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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.
NewsDelhi Capitals, led by Rishabh Pant, have undergone significant changes for IPL 2024, retaining key players like David Warner and releasing several, aiming for a strong comeback after finishing ninth in 2023.
NewsLucknow Super Giants (LSG) is reportedly set for a major overhaul ahead of the IPL 2024 auction, planning to release 8-9 players, including Manan Vohra and Karan Sharma. The franchise aims to secure 20-25 crores in the auction, emphasizing a strategic revamp for the upcoming season.
NewsLucknow Super Giants (LSG) fell short in their IPL 2023 playoff bid but is strategically strengthening their squad through trades, retaining captain KL Rahul for IPL 2024 with a remaining purse of 13.9 crores for upcoming auction. The team seeks impactful additions before the retention deadline on November 26 and the IPL auction scheduled for December 19 in Dubai.
NewsChennai Super Kings (CSK) have let go of South African all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius in anticipation of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction.
NewsVeteran West Indies cricketer Darren Bravo has revealed his choice to take a step back from international cricket. The 34-year-old, recognized for his reliable run-scoring in Caribbean cricket, shared his disappointment on social media after being excluded from the One Day International series against England.
NewsEngland’s Joe Root, who debuted for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2023, opts out of IPL 2024 a day before the retention deadline, citing the need for a break. Royals express respect for Root’s decision, acknowledging his positive impact on the team and his role in nurturing young talents.
NewsThe Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have decided to release Shardul Thakur ahead of the upcoming IPL auction. Thakur, who was acquired through a trade with Delhi Capitals, had underwhelming performances with both bat and ball in the IPL 2023 season.
NewsChennai Super Kings (CSK) enter IPL 2024 aiming for a record sixth title, facing the absence of Ambati Rayudu and Ben Stokes. With a modest purse of 1.50 crore INR, CSK anticipates key additions while the legendary MS Dhoni gears up for another IPL season.
NewsGujarat Titans may witness a significant IPL trade as reports suggest the potential return of Hardik Pandya to Mumbai Indians, with GT holding a 4.45 crore INR purse for IPL 2024. The franchise, aiming to build on recent successes, anticipates the trade’s confirmation upon the release of the retention list ahead of the December 19 auction in Dubai.
NewsMumbai Indians face the prospect of Hardik Pandya’s return while considering the release of Ishan Kishan and other players, managing a modest purse of INR 50 lakh for the IPL 2024 auction. The challenge includes strategic player releases to accommodate the Pandya trade, with Rohit Sharma aiming to strengthen the squad after lackluster performances in the previous two seasons.
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