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A cricket crazy fan and a dynamic, unbiased critic of the game. Looks at cricket putting on a different lens, changing the focus and questioning the ordinary viewpoint. Grew up watching the Aussies rule the game, and turned an ardent fan of the game seeing India lift the World Cup.
NewsKolkata Knight Riders orchestrated an impactful IPL 2024 auction, marked by the record-breaking ₹24.75 crore acquisition of Mitchell Starc and strategic signings, securing 10 players for a total of ₹31.35 crore under the mentorship of Gautam Gambhir.
NewsLucknow Super Giants made strategic moves in the IPL 2024 mini-auction, securing six players including Shivam Mavi and Ashton Turner, while navigating with a modest purse, restructuring their squad after parting ways with ten players.
NewsGujarat Titans significantly bolstered their squad for IPL 2024 with strategic acquisitions, including key players like Spencer Johnson, Shahrukh Khan, Umesh Yadav, and promising talents, aiming for a competitive edge in the upcoming season.
NewsChennai Super Kings, the defending champions, made strategic buys at the IPL 2024 auction, securing six players, including Daryl Mitchell and Sameer Rizvi, ending with ₹1 crore left from their ₹31.4 crore purse.
NewsMumbai Indians, led by new captain Hardik Pandya, strategically strengthened their squad in the IPL 2024 mini-auction, prioritizing fast-bowling additions and securing notable talents like Gerald Coetzee and Mohammad Nabi.
NewsPunjab Kings (PBKS) fortified their 2024 IPL squad by retaining key players like Sam Curran and Liam Livingstone, strategically acquiring talents such as Rilee Rossouw and Chris Woakes, resulting in a well-balanced team with a remaining purse of INR 4.15 Crore. The squad, featuring 25 players, exhibits a mix of experience and promising talent, positioning PBKS for a competitive run in the upcoming IPL season.
NewsRCB finalized their 2024 IPL squad in the Dubai mini-auction, prioritizing pace bowlers with key acquisitions including Alzarri Joseph and Lockie Ferguson, after initial bids for Pat Cummins fell short. The team, armed with a ₹23.25 crore purse, completed its squad with strategic buys like Yash Dayal, Tom Curran, Swapnil Singh, and Saurav Chauhan.
NewsPat Cummins makes history as the Second costliest IPL player at Rs 20.50 crore, joining SunRisers Hyderabad in a major overhaul alongside teammate Travis Head. The Australian World Cup-winning captain’s record-breaking auction resonates with cheers in Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena.
NewsThe IPL 2024 auction, held in Dubai for the first time, features 333 players, with key releases including Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer. Teams, armed with increased budgets, eye notable players like Mitchell Starc and Shahrukh Khan, while Mallika Sagar makes history as the first female auctioneer in the IPL’s 16-year span.
NewsThe choice to replace Rohit with Hardik as captain stirred discontent among numerous Mumbai Indians fans, with many voicing their disappointment and anger on social media. In an extreme display of displeasure, one fan protested the leadership change by burning a Mumbai Indians jersey.
It is not my job to announce the winner
Rohit Sharma on being asked if England were rightly awarded the World Cup title in 2019