‘Other franchises were sleeping’: R Ashwin shocked as MI snap up Quinton de Kock for 1 crore | Cricket News

Quinton de Kock (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) Mumbai Indians (MI) approached the IPL 2026 mini auction with the smallest available purse, just Rs 2.75 crore, after retaining most of their core squad. Despite the limited funds, they secured South African wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock for only Rs 1 crore, a move praised by former…

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India’s mystery spinner scales new heights: Varun Chakaravarthy tightens grip on No.1 T20I ranking | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: India’s preparations for their T20 World Cup title defence have received a major boost with mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy entering uncharted territory at the top of the ICC Men’s T20I Bowler Rankings. The right-arm spinner has surged to a career-best rating of 818 points, further consolidating his position as the No.1 ranked bowler…

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India an ‘untapped market’ for athletics, says Sebastian Coe; 2030 CWG in Ahmedabad seen as game-changer | Football News

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe believes India represents a vast, largely untapped market for track and field, and has identified the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad as a pivotal moment for the sport’s growth in the country. Coe made the remarks during a virtual media interaction on Tuesday, while confirming that the mixed 4x400m relay…

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Third Ashes Test: Alex Carey’s home-ground hundred, Usman Khawaja’s grit put Australia in command vs England | Cricket News

Australia’s Alex Carey celebrates his century at the Adelaide Oval. (AP Photo) A composed Alex Carey marked a special day at his home ground with a majestic century as Australia seized control on the opening day of the third Ashes Test against England at Adelaide Oval on Wednesday. Carey’s assured 106, combined with a defiant…

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WATCH: Dhols, dances and tears of joy — Baramulla erupts as Auqib Nabi’s IPL dream comes alive | Cricket News

Celebrations in Baramulla district after local cricketer Auqib Nabi Dar secured a lucrative IPL deal. NEW DELHI: Scenes of unfiltered joy swept through Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Tuesday evening after local cricketer Auqib Nabi Dar sealed a life-changing Rs 8.40 crore deal with Delhi Capitals at the IPL auction. What followed was a…

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