The IPL 2026 retention and trading window has thrown up some massive surprises. Former India spinner Amit Mishra has voiced his shock at Mohammed Shami’s trade to Lucknow Super Giants and labeled Kolkata Knight Riders’ decision to release Andre Russell as highly risky. His insights shed light on the complex strategy behind these headline-grabbing moves.
Sunrisers Hyderabad have confirmed that Australian pace spearhead Pat Cummins will continue as their captain for the IPL 2026 season—his third consecutive year at the helm. After a rollercoaster tenure that began with a record-breaking Rs 20.50 crore signing, SRH is doubling down on Cummins’ tactical acumen and global stature to steer the franchise back to the playoffs.
Mark your calendars! The Women’s Premier League (WPL) has officially announced its mega auction for the 2026 season, set for November 27 in New Delhi. With a star-studded player pool headlined by Deepti Sharma, Laura Wolvaardt, and legends like Alyssa Healy and Meg Lanning, and franchises armed with a combined Rs 41.1 crore, this promises to be a blockbuster event that will shape the future of women’s cricket in India.
Legendary batter Cheteshwar Pujara has issued a stark, no-nonsense verdict on India’s shocking home defeat to South Africa. Dismissing the ‘transition phase’ narrative, Pujara insists that with world-class talent like Jaiswal and Gill in the side, such a collapse points to a far deeper, systemic problem.
In a stunning and optimistic forecast, former England captain Michael Vaughan has declared the 2025 Ashes will end in a 2-2 draw, with England snatching a historic win in Perth. His prediction hinges on a major setback for Australia: the potential absence of their pace spearheads, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood.
Former England captain Nasser Hussain has issued a stark warning: despite their revolutionary ‘Bazball’ approach, England remain underdogs for the 2025 Ashes. With a 15-Test winless streak in Australia looming large, Hussain believes this series is the ultimate test of their new philosophy.