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Uttar Pradesh Pacer Announces Retirement to Explore Foreign T20 Leagues Indian pacer Ankit Rajpoot, 31, officially announced his retirement from Indian cricket on Monday, December 16, 2024. The Uttar Pradesh bowler took to social media to share the news and express gratitude for his 15-year-long domestic career. Rajpoot, who also represented Chennai Super Kings (CSK)…

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A Game-Changing Signing for RCB In a high-stakes IPL 2025 mega auction held in Jeddah, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured England’s dynamic wicketkeeper-batter Phil Salt for a staggering INR 11.5 crore. The acquisition followed an intense bidding war with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), marking one of the auction’s most talked-about moments. Salt, who was instrumental…

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Rutherford Secures Lucrative Deal with Gujarat Titans West Indies all-rounder Sherfane Rutherford emerged as the highest-earning Caribbean player on the second day of the 2025 IPL Mega Auction in Saudi Arabia. The 26-year-old was picked up by the Gujarat Titans for a remarkable US$317,000, surpassing his base price of US$182,000. Rutherford’s auction journey was filled…

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IPL 2025 Auction: Top 5 Surprise Picks That Shocked Everyone The IPL 2025 Mega Auction was a rollercoaster of emotions, with teams strategizing over two intense days to finalize their squads. While some buys seemed spot-on, others raised eyebrows. Players who previously commanded sky-high prices faced significant pay cuts, while some unexpected names fetched lucrative…

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Emerging Stars of IPL 2025: The Next Generation of Indian Cricket The Indian Premier League (IPL) has always been a breeding ground for raw talent, giving young players a platform to shine and make a case for national selection. Every season, the IPL uncovers a fresh crop of promising cricketers who are on the cusp…

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IPL 2025: All 10 Teams Reveal Their Retained Players List The excitement for IPL 2025 has reached new heights as each of the ten franchises has officially announced their list of retained players. With a total purse of ₹120 crore per team, these player retentions are strategically planned, deducting specific amounts from each franchise’s purse…

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The IPL 2025 auction, set to take place on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, promises excitement for cricket fans and franchise owners alike. Held overseas for only the second time (following the 2024 auction in Dubai), this year’s event has stirred plenty of anticipation. With the auction coinciding with the third and…

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With the 2025 IPL auction around the corner, all 10 franchises have finalized their retentions, setting the stage for a thrilling bidding battle. Punjab Kings, retaining only two players, enters with the deepest purse and two Right-To-Match (RTM) cards, while Rajasthan Royals, with six retentions, has the tightest budget. As excitement builds, let’s take a…

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MS Dhoni Hints at CSK Future, Eyes IPL 2025 Return MS Dhoni, the former India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper, recently hinted at his potential return for IPL 2025, saying he wants to enjoy “whatever last few years of cricket” he can. This has sparked interest in Dhoni’s future role with CSK, especially after…

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BCCI Releases Guidelines for IPL 2025 Retention The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has released the official player retention guidelines for the IPL 2025 auction, giving teams a deadline of October 31, 2024, to submit their final retention lists. Among the ten teams, Mumbai Indians (MI), the five-time champions, are under particular…

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