After ending their 17-year drought with a historic IPL 2025 title, Royal Challengers Bengaluru enter the 2026 auction with just ₹16.40 crore and 8 slots—but critical gaps in bowling depth and middle-order stability demand smart, surgical buying in Abu Dhabi.
In a dramatic twist ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, Bengal captain Abhimanyu Easwaran has been added at the last minute with a ₹30 lakh base price, while former CSK all-rounder Deepak Hooda—now listed as a bowler—faces scrutiny over a reported suspect bowling action.
In an exclusive interview, legendary all-rounder and Desert Vipers Director of Cricket Tom Moody argues that four-day Tests can only succeed if teams dramatically improve their over rates—warning that without discipline, the longest format may not survive the T20 era.
After Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s explosive 171 against UAE—and a quiet 5 against Pakistan—Malaysia captain Deeaz Patro has issued a bold warning: his team has a concrete plan to ‘trap’ the Indian prodigy in their upcoming U-19 Asia Cup showdown.
Facing a 2-0 deficit in the Ashes, England captain Ben Stokes has issued a fiery rallying cry: ‘Look them in the eye and fight.’ With one change—Josh Tongue in for Gus Atkinson—and Will Jacks stepping in as spin-bowling all-rounder, England’s survival hinges on grit, not just talent.
As the IPL 2026 auction approaches, Kolkata Knight Riders enter with a massive ₹64.3 crore purse and 13 open slots, while Mumbai Indians are cornered with just ₹2.75 crore and minimal flexibility—setting the stage for a dramatic bidding war.