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Cricket News Today Live: IPL Auction 2025: RCB’s director of cricket opens up on Virat Kohli captaincy, says 'he dropped a few hot text messages'
- Apart from Virat Kohli, the RCB also retained , Rajat Patidar for ₹11 crore and Yash Dayal ₹5 crore.
Cricket News Today Live: IPL Auction 2025: Vaibhav Suryavanshi becomes crorepati at just 13, Rajasthan Royals sign Bihar cricketer
- His base price was ₹30 lakh.
Cricket News Today Live: IPL Auction 2025: MI buy Afghanistan spinner Allah Ghazanfar for ₹4.80 crore, here's who is he?
- Ghazanfar was signed by the 2024 IPL title winner Kolkata Knight Riders as an injury replacement for his teammate Mujeeb ur Rahman.
Sports News Today Live: IPL 2025: Did Akash Ambani thank RCB for not exercising RTM card for Will Jacks?
- IPL Auction 2025: Punjab Kings and MI got into a fierce bidding war for the England batter, pushing the bid up to ₹5 crore. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) had the chance to use their Right To Match (RTM) card but chose not to.
Cricket News Today Live: IPL auction 2025 | 'Deadly Combo': Memes flood on social media as Mumbai Indians bag Deepak Chahar for ₹9.25 crore
- Mumbai Indians went into a bidding war with Punjab Kings and Chennai Super Kings over Deepak Chahar. The Mumbai team closed Chahar at ₹9.25 crore on Monday to which netizens flooded the social media platform X with memes.
Cricket News Today Live: IPL Auction 2025 Day 2: Kane Williamson, Ajinkya Rahane unsold; list of capped players not opted by franchises
- The capped players who were not opted by franchises for ₹2 crore include Adil Rashid, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Shardul Thakur, Daryl Mitchell, and Kane Williamson.
Sports News Today Live: Rajasthan Royals (RR) Squad IPL 2025 LIVE Updates: Full list of players bought and retained on day 2
- IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals (RR) placed the winning bid worth ₹12.5 crore for top England seamer Jofra Archer during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega-auction on Sunday in Jeddah.
Cricket News Today Live: IND vs AUS: Complete list of records broken after Jasprit Bumrah's India start BGT campaign with Perth win
- India triumphed over Australia by 295 runs in the Border Gavaskar Trophy at Perth, becoming the first team to win at Octus Stadium. Stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah shone with 8 wickets, while Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli broke multiple records.
Cricket News Today Live: India vs Australia 1st Test: Jasprit Bumrah says ‘wicket less spicy than…’ after India breaches Perth fortress
- India vs Australia 1st Test: Jasprit Bumrah led India to a significant 296-run victory over Australia in Perth, highlighting the team's resilience after early pressure.
Cricket News Today Live: How can India qualify for WTC Final after a 296-run victory against Australia? Check full scenarios
- Jasprit Bumrah's India triumphed over Australia in the 1st Test at Perth, winning by 296 runs. Following a strong second innings, India must now secure three more wins in the series to qualify for the World Test Championship Final after a recent defeat by New Zealand.
Cricket News Today Live: Netizens blame Rohit Sharma as Travis Head storms back to form in Perth Test. Here's why
- Rohit Sharma rejoined the Indian team for the Perth Test, where Travis Head's impressive 89 runs drew netizen criticism. Fans noted the connection between Rohit's presence and Head's comeback, recalling their past encounters in crucial matches.
Cricket News Today Live: IPL 2025 Auctions: Full list of players to go under the hammer on Day 2; from Bhuvneshwar Kumar to Faf du Plessis
- On Day 1 of IPL 2025 Mega Auction, ₹467.95 crore was spent on 72 players, while 12 went unsold. Rishabh Pant topped the bids at ₹27 crore, with Day 2 promising action from key players including Faf du Plessis and Bhuvaneshwar Kumar.
Cricket News Today Live: IPL auction 2025: PKSB did not bid for Rishabh Pant for Shreyas Iyer? Ricky Ponting says ‘I mean everyone knows…’
- IPL auction 2025: Punjab Super Kings did not bid for Rishabh Pant, sold for ₹27 crore, due to signing Shreyas Iyer. Coach Ricky Ponting acknowledged Pant's talent but stated they weren't interested in a bidding war.
Cricket News Today Live: IPL auction 2025: Will Venkatesh Iyer be KKR's new captain? Says ‘more than happy…’
- IPL auction 2025: After being bought for ₹23.75 crore by Kolkata Knight Riders, Venkatesh Iyer expressed his willingness to take on the captaincy role.
Cricket News Today Live: ‘Bigger mastermind than Chanakya’, Kiran Grandhi sells Rishabh Pant for ₹27 cr | Who is he?
- Kiran Grandhi, a key figure in the GMR Group, significantly shaped Delhi Capitals in the IPL. His success in acquiring players like KL Rahul for ₹14 crore demonstrates his strategic acumen, marking him as a formidable presence in sports management.
Cricket News Today Live: India vs Australia 1st Test LIVE updates: Jasprit Bumrah's IND 7 wickets away from historic win in Perth
- India vs Australia 1st Test LIVE updates: India is close to a remarkable Test victory over Australia at Perth, needing just 7 wickets. Jasprit Bumrah's impactful bowling has already claimed the wickets of 2 Aussie batters in the 2nd innings, with more likely to follow on Monday.
Sports News Today Live: IPL 2025 auction news: CEO Venky Mysore explains KKR's bidding war for Venkatesh Iyer, says ‘crucial to maintain…’
- Kolkata Knight Riders' CEO Venky Mysore said his team's main objective for the IPL mega auction was to maintain balance and retain some core players.
Cricket News Today Live: 'Rahul bhai told me to…': Yashasvi Jaiswal shares KL Rahul's role in 161-run innings vs Australia
- Yashasvi Jaiswal achieved his first Test century with 161 runs in Australia, bouncing back from a first-innings duck. He and KL Rahul set a record partnership, helping India declare at 487/6 by Day 3.
Cricket News Today Live: IPL 2025 auction: Complete list of sold, unsold players, teamwise remaining purse
- A total of84 players went under the hammer on Day1 of the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.