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…
IPL Auction 2026: Cameron Green. (Image: Agencies) Australian all-rounder Cameron Green has become the most expensive overseas player in Indian Premier League (IPL) mini-auction history, being acquired by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 25.20 Crore in the IPL 2026 auction. This record-breaking purchase surpasses previous high-value overseas acquisitions and highlights the growing trend of teams…
Gujarat Titans owner Jinal Mehta Gujarat Titans, with a limited purse of Only Rs 12.90 crore, may go looking for a finisher as the rest of the squad looks well-balanced, like has always been.Gujarat Titans owner Jinal Mehta is excited about the upcoming season. In Ashish Nehra and the rest of the coaching staff, he…
Abhigyan Kundu’s historic double century in the Under-19 Asia Cup has set tongues wagging across the cricketing world, especially with the IPL 2026 auction taking place today, Tuesday, December 16. However, despite his record-shattering knock, the 17-year-old will not feature when franchises go under the hammer. Kundu created history in Dubai on Tuesday after smashing…
Pune Grand Tour, a four-stage cycle race spanning 437 kilometres, will be held from 19-23 January, 2026. (Image by Special Arrangement) Pune’s geographical features, such as its hilly landscapes and picturesque surroundings, make it an ideal city for cycling. No surprise then that ‘Poona’ was known as the Cycle Capital of India during the 1960s…
NEW DELHI: As the IPL 2026 Auction unfolds in Abu Dhabi, Venkatesh Iyer ensured his name stayed firmly in focus with a timely and commanding knock in domestic cricket. Released by Kolkata Knight Riders after being bought for a staggering Rs 23.75 crore last season, the Madhya Pradesh all-rounder delivered a strong statement just hours…
Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Football legend Lionel Messi on Tuesday departed Jamnagar after visiting Vantara, the wildlife rescue and conservation centre, bringing the curtain down on his much-celebrated GOAT India Tour 2025. Hosted by Anant Ambani at Vantara, the visit marked Messi’s final stop before his exit…
Usman Khawaja during an Australia nets session. (Getty Images) Fit-again opener Usman Khawaja was the biggest casualty as Australia named their XI for the third Ashes Test in Adelaide starting Wednesday, opting to back continuity at the top while recalling captain Pat Cummins and veteran spinner Nathan Lyon in a bid to seal the series….
Arshdeep Singh and teammates. (Image: X/BCCI) DHARAMSHALA: For a long time leading up to the T20 World Cup in 2024, India copped a lot of criticism for their rather conservative approach to batting in the format. When the transition happened under new coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav, the batting line-up was filled with…
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta shakes hands with footballer Lionel Messi (ANI Photo/Naveen Sharma) Delhi’s worsening air quality cast a shadow over Lionel Messi’s farewell appearance in India, as a section of the crowd at the Arun Jaitley Stadium voiced its anger at the political leadership even while welcoming the global football icon. As Chief…
