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Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi capped his much-celebrated GOAT India Tour 2025 by sharing a minute-long video montage of his visit, offering fans a heartfelt glimpse into his whirlwind journey across the country and expressing optimism about the future of football in India. Go Beyond The…

NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans retained 20 players and entered the IPL 2026 mini-auction with a purse of Rs 12.90 crore. They allowed Sherfane Rutherford to move to Mumbai Indians through a trade on the retention deadline day. Led by India captain Shubman Gill, GT has been one of the most consistent franchises in the IPL…

Prithvi Shaw and Sarfaraz Khan NEW DELHI: The IPL 2026 auction delivered many big-money headlines, but few stories matched the emotional weight of Prithvi Shaw and Sarfaraz Khan scripting their return to the league after early rejection. Once touted as India’s next batting stars, both were initially left unsold, only to find new life in…

Aquib Nabi (Agency Image) Jammu & Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi has become one of the standout stories of the IPL 2026 auction, being snapped up by Delhi Capitals for a staggering Rs 8.40 crore. The uncapped Indian seamer has been making waves with consistent performances across domestic tournaments, and the Capitals moved quickly to secure…

Chennai Super Kings have made a bold statement at the IPL 2026 auction by securing 20-year-old left-arm spinner Prashant Veer for a whopping Rs 14.20 crore. The young allrounder, who initially caught attention playing for Noida Super Kings in the UP T20 League, has impressed with consistent performances this year, particularly in the Syed Mushtaq…

Chennai Super Kings turned heads at the IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi by going big on youth, securing two of the most talked-about uncapped Indian talents in Karthik Sharma and Prashant Veer for Rs 14.20 crore each. The twin signings underlined CSK’s intent to invest in long-term potential while reshaping key areas of their…

Venkatesh Iyer (Image credit: BCCI) India all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer experienced a dramatic swing in fortunes at the IPL 2026 auction on Tuesday as Royal Challengers Bengaluru outbid Kolkata Knight Riders in a fierce contest to secure his services. Iyer, who had commanded a massive Rs 23.75 crore at last year’s mega auction in Jeddah, was…

Prashant Veer Singh and Cameron Green (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Franchises opened their purses freely at the IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi, splashing big money to secure their preferred targets. Kolkata Knight Riders stole the spotlight by spending a record Rs 25.20 crore to sign Australian all-rounder Cameron Green, while also shelling out…

Ravi Bishnoi (PTI Photo/Shashank Parade) India leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi described his return to Rajasthan Royals as “like playing at home” after the inaugural champions secured him for Rs 7.2 crore at the IPL 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. The bidding for the 25-year-old turned intense before the Royals finally had the last word…

Cameron Green & Matheesha Pathirana (Agency Image) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders were the biggest spenders in the IPL players’ auction on Tuesday, shelling out a record Rs 25.20 crore to sign Australian all-rounder Cameron Green and investing a further Rs 18 crore to bring in Sri Lankan fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana.Uncapped Indian talent drew…