Chennai Super Kings stunned the cricket world by spending ₹14.2 crore each on uncapped talents Kartik Sharma and Prashant Veer. Head coach Stephen Fleming has now revealed the meticulous reasoning behind this bold gamble—and it’s all about filling critical gaps with future-ready talent.
Ravi Bishnoi is back where it all began—Rajasthan Royals have re-signed the Jodhpur-born leg-spinner for ₹7.2 crore. From net bowler to match-winner, his emotional return could be the glue Rajasthan’s attack needs in IPL 2026.
At just 19, Kartik Sharma went from swinging a plastic bat in Udaipur to becoming CSK’s ₹14.20 crore golden boy. Backed by the Chahars and fueled by relentless hunger, his story is the ultimate ‘chhota packet, bada dhamaka’ tale.
In a stunning twist at the IPL 2026 auction, Quinton de Kock—once a Mumbai Indians mainstay—was re-signed for a mere ₹1 crore. The South African star’s emotional homecoming, marked by fans chanting ‘Ghari Aala!’, raises big questions about value, form, and franchise strategy.
In a bold and expensive move at the IPL 2026 auction, Chennai Super Kings have signed uncapped 20-year-old all-rounder Prashant Veer for a staggering ₹14.20 crore. But who is he, and can he really replace the legendary Ravindra Jadeja?
Abhigyan Kundu smashed an unbeaten 209 as India U-19 posted 408/7 before bowling out Malaysia for 93—a 315-run demolition that stunned the U19 Asia Cup.