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Bengal BJP makes public a report blaming Trinamool regime for States industrial decline
The BJP released the document a day before West Bengal government is likely to hold a high-level business conclave in Kolkata on December 18 to highlight the states industrial progress and new investment prospects
On December 18, 2025, gold prices in India range from Rs 13,452 per 1 gram for 24K gold and Rs 12,331 per 1 gram for 22K gold. Silver is priced at Rs 2,08,100 per kilogram. Check city-wise rates here.
'They missed a trick': R Ashwin questions CSKs strategy at IPL auction
Ravichandran Ashwin believes Chennai Super Kings missed a significant opportunity by not securing Cameron Green at the IPL 2026 mini-auction. He suggests Kolkata Knight Riders could have employed a more patient bidding strategy to force CSK's hand earlier. Ashwin lauded Green as a generational talent, calling his acquisition by KKR brilliant.
Starting price for non-India group games is Rs 100, Indias Super 8 game Rs 900
Kolkata, Dec 17: The Cricket Association of Bengal on Wednesday announced the ticket prices for matches to be held at the Eden Gardens during the ICC Mens T20 World Cup, with rates varying across group-stage fixtures and knockout matches. The 10th edition of showpiece will start on February 7. For group matches featuring Bangladesh vs []
Kolkata region records highest name deletions in Bengal SIR draft
In Kolkata, the Trinamool Congress is facing a surprising challenge as voter deletions reach staggering numbers in key strongholds. Constituencies like Jorasankho and Chowringhee are grappling with troubling statistics of voters marked absent, deceased, or even duplicated.
Uncertain if Dr Nusrat, whose hijab was pulled down by Bihar CM Nitish, will join government service
PATNA: Uncertainty prevails over AYUSH doctor, Nusrat Parveen, joining the government service. Nusrat Parveen's hijab was pulled down by Bihar CM Nitish Kumar during the distribution of appointment letters to newly appointed AYUSH, Ayurvedic and Homoeopathic doctors at a government function in Patna on December 15. She is determined not to join the service. However, all family members, including me, are trying to convince her otherwise. We are telling her that it is the fault of the other person, and why should she feel bad or suffer due to it? Parveens brother told eNewsroom. He is a professor at a government law university in Kolkata. Nusrat arrived in Kolkata to be with her family, and the very next day, the incident took place. Shahnawaz Akhtar, a senior journalist and a close family friend of Nusrat, said that she has been in shock since the incident. The family is constantly trying to comfort her, but she is not ready to listen. The family has now left the decision of returning to Bihar and joining the job entirely up to Nusrat, he added. Nusrat said, I'm not saying that the CM did it intentionally, but I didn't like what happened. There were so many people there. Some were even laughing. As a girl, it felt like an insult. I studied wearing a hijab from school to college. Whether it was home, the market, or the mall, I always wore a hijab everywhere. This has never happened to me before. My parents also always taught me the same thing at home. Hijab is a part of our culture. She further said, I don't understand what my mistake is. I'm not saying that the Chief Minister did anything wrong either, but right now I don't understand anything. My mind is not at peace. I get scared remembering that day. The video showing the chief minister pulling her hijab went viral. CMs action evoked sharp criticism from Opposition parties. They also demanded a public apology on the issue. He claims to be a champion of women's empowerment. But his behaviour with a woman doctor is highly objectionable, a senior RJD leader said.
SC allows action against vehicles below BS-IV norms in NCR
The Supreme Court has empowered the Delhi government to take action against vehicles not meeting BS IV emission standards in the NCR region. In a separate development, the apex court has transferred the suo moto case concerning the rape of a trainee doctor in Kolkata to the Calcutta High Court.
Watch: IPL 2026 auction analysis | CSK and KKR go big; massive pay days for uncapped Indian players
At the IPL 2026 auction held in Abu Dhabi, Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings expectedly hogged the limelight with their high bids
Watch: SIT begins probe into vandalism at Lionel Messi event in Kolkata
Third tigress dies within three months at Kolkata's Alipore Zoo, triggering concerns
KOLKATA: A third tigress has died within three months at the city's Alipore Zoological Garden on Wednesday, raising questions about the medical care provided to animals at the facility. According to sources at the zoo, the sub-adult Royal Bengal tigress was suffering from an infection by a haemoprotozoan parasite and admitted to an animal hospital in the city where she died. She would have completed three years in February. The tigress was born at Nandankanan in Odisha and brought to the Alipore Zoo in August 2023. A viscera test will confirm the exact cause of death, sources said. The infection is caused by blood parasites like Babesia, Theileria, Anaplasma and Trypanosoma. It is transmitted by ticks or biting flies, leading to fever, anaemia and jaundice. These parasites also affect livestock (cattle, sheep, goats) and companion animals (dogs, cats). The two previous tigress deaths at the zoo occurred within a 24-hour span on September 23-24. One was a 21-year-old white tigress born in Alipore Zoo, while the other -- a 17-year-old -- had been brought from Odisha's Nandankanan Zoo in 2016. Both were reportedly ailing from age-related illnesses and were under veterinary care. The zoo has been dogged by a series of concerns. Earlier this year, reports emerged of discrepancies in animal sourcing, transfer, and record-keeping, with the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) disputing some of the zoo's records. A separate case on the disappearance of more than 300 animals from the zoo is currently being heard in court.
Bangla band, once the voice of a generation, to reunite after 20 years for one evening
For many Kolkatans who were in college in the 1990s, the Parash Pathar reunion performance is a trip down memory lane
Clips from Kolkata stadium missing from Messis GOAT Tour video
Kolkata: Argentina football legend Lionel Messi released a commemorative video of his GOAT India Tour on Wednesday, notably excluding any footage of his appearance at Kolkatas Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium). The omission comes amid a backdrop of administrative mismanagement resulting in fans outrage and the arrest of the event organiser. The video, shared Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Ansu Singh Hails Younger Brother Ravi Singh's Journey To IPL 2026
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Railways wicketkeeper-batter Ravi Singh's elder brother Ansu Singh hailed the 24-year-old cricketer's journey, giving credit to his hard work after he was roped in by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 95 lakh in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi. Royal Challengers Bengaluru was the other team that went for him, but former winners Rajasthan Royals prevailed in the end. Hailing from the Mau district of Uttar Pradesh, Ravi is known for his aggressive batting against both pace and spin. He was one of the nine players RR signed at the auction. He was recently featured in the 2025 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and registered 218 runs while striking at an impressive 173.01. He ended up with more sixes (17) than fours (16). It has been a long struggle for him. He has been playing cricket since childhood and represented Uttar Pradesh Under-16. After that, he took up a railway job in Kolkata and is currently playing for Railways. He works as a TC in the Railways. Our father is in business and works as an inspector. Ravi is in Kolkata at the moment, and he has a lot of hope, said Ansu Singh, elder brother of Ravi Singh, to IANS. Ravi has participated in four List A games in addition to the ten Twenty20 matches he has already played. Despite the limited experience and exposure, it is noteworthy that he has a higher strike rate (121.11), which highlights his ability to hit hard with the bat. It has been a long struggle for him. He has been playing cricket since childhood and represented Uttar Pradesh Under-16. After that, he took up a railway job in Kolkata and is currently playing for Railways. He works as a TC in the Railways. Our father is in business and works as an inspector. Ravi is in Kolkata at the moment, and he has a lot of hope, said Ansu Singh, elder brother of Ravi Singh, to IANS. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Ravindra Jadeja (traded in), Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma, Nandre Burger, Sam Curran (traded in), Adam Milne, Kwena Maphaka, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Donovan Ferreira (traded in), Ravi Singh, Shubham Dubey, Kuldeep Sen, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Lhuan-Dre Pretorius, Vignesh Puthur, Sushant Mishra, Yash Raj Punja, Brijesh Sharma, Aman Rao. Article Source: IANS
'India Call Up Is The Next Aim', Says Auqib Dars Father After Blockbuster IPL Deal
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: As Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Dar made headlines after Delhi Capitals bought him for Rs 8.40 crore during the IPL 2026 mini auction, the uncapped pacer's father, Ghulam Nabi Dar, has said that while the IPL contract was a matter of great pride for the family, the only aim now is for his son to get selected in the Indian team. Starting at a base price of Rs 30 lakh, Auqib sparked an intense bidding war between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad later entering the fray. The contest ended with the 29-year-old pacer from Baramulla being snapped up by the Delhi Capitals. I can't express my happiness in words Now the only thing left is to get selected for the Indian team. Every parent wants their child to progress and succeed, Auqib's father told IANS. A consistent wicket-taker across formats in domestic cricket over the past few seasons, Auqib Nabi (registered as Auqib Dar) is primarily a swing bowler. Recently, however, the Jammu & Kashmir bowler has added new dimensions to his gamemost notably improved death-overs skillswhich have significantly boosted his value. His recent Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy performances underline that progress: 15 wickets in seven matches at an economy rate below eight, figures that support the effort he has invested. Has been a net bowler with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the past. A consistent wicket-taker across formats in domestic cricket over the past few seasons, Auqib Nabi (registered as Auqib Dar) is primarily a swing bowler. Recently, however, the Jammu & Kashmir bowler has added new dimensions to his gamemost notably improved death-overs skillswhich have significantly boosted his value. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Earlier this year, Nabi once grabbed everyone's eyeballs by bagging a five-wicket haul, which included four wickets in four balls during the 2025-26 Duleep Trophy game between North Zone and East Zone. Article Source: IANS
A Messi Affair: How Political VIP Culture is Making Kolkata Joyless
Kolkata, Mecca of desi football, wanted to roll out the red carpet for Messi. Instead, it tripped over its own feet.
SIT Begins Probe Into Vandalism at Messi Event in Kolkata
Bidhannagar police apprehended one more person in connection with the vandalism at the stadium, taking the total number of arrests to six
BJP slams Mamata government over deindustrialisation in West Bengal
KOLKATA: The opposition BJP on Wednesday alleged that the state has been suffering from deindustrialisation since the Trinamool Congress, led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, came to power in the state in 2011. The Bengal BJP unit today released a booklet, 'West Bengal: Industrialisation graveyard', on the industrialisation scenario in the state, hardly 24 hours before the state government organised Business and Industry Conclave in the city on 18 December, showcasing its industrial investment in the state. The BJP held a press conference today where Samik Bhattacharya, Rajya Sabha MP, the partys Bengal president, and Suvendu Adhikari, Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly, were present. Both Samik and Suvendu gave comparative figures focusing on the Trinamool Congress governments promises in the annual mega show Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS) since 2015. They alleged that the state government has been misleading people of the state by giving false figures related to industrial investments and the number of Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) signed between the state and industry houses. Samik alleged that large industrial houses have left West Bengal, damaging the state's prospects for industrialisation. Both leaders alleged that the governments much-publicised claim about industrial investments of twenty lakh rupees in the state and 800 MoUs signed so far during the past 10 years is nothing but false propaganda. The investments in industries are very poor in the state, they alleged. The Trinamool Congress government has failed in generating employment in the state, they alleged, adding that MoUs are signed in every business summit without any results in investments. The amount of expenditures in organising BGBS showcasing industrialisations in the state is shooting up every year, according to the BJP leaders. Industrial investment in the state is a big zero despite spending a huge amount of Rs 500 crore for BGBSs during the past 10 years. No major investment has been made in heavy and ancillary industries so far, Suvendu said. He also alleged that the state government has decided to organise the business conclave at Dhan Dhannya auditorium in the city instead of the sprawling Biswa Bangla Convention Centre in New Town, spending hundred crores of rupees.
Visa Restrictions Disrupt Bangladesh Exhibitors at Kolkata Cable TV Event
The three-day B2B event features 90 companies showcasing new technologies, products and solutions in digital cable television, broadband and OTT services.
Jute mills fear more order dilution as balers flag tight raw fibre supply
KOLKATA, Dec 17: Jute mills have raised concerns over the possibility of further dilution of statutory packaging demand after indications from the Jute Balers Association (JBA) pointed to a sharper-than-expected crunch in the availability of the golden fibre, industry sources said. The apprehensions surfaced following a meeting of the Jute Advisory Group (JAG), chaired by the jute commissioner, where the supply-demand situation in the current jute year was reviewed on Tuesday. Sources said the group discussed the likelihood of additional [] The post Jute mills fear more order dilution as balers flag tight raw fibre supply appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Visa curbs hit Bangladesh participation at Kolkata cable TV show
Kolkata's Cable TV Show 2025 sees fewer Bangladeshi delegates due to visa issues. Indian authorities intervened to allow about 60 participants. Bangladesh is a key market for Indian cable TV equipment. Reduced participation may affect cross-border trade. Chinese participation has also ceased. The show highlights new technologies in digital cable, broadband, and OTT services.
The Supreme Court has transferred a suo moto case concerning the rape of a trainee doctor in Kolkata to the Calcutta High Court. The apex court directed that a status report on the CBI investigation be given to the victim's parents.
Messi Omits Salt Lake Stadium From India Tour Highlights; Video Features Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy: Argentina football legend Lionel Messi released a commemorative video of his 'GOAT India Tour' on Wednesday, notably excluding any footage of his appearance at Kolkatas Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium). The omission comes amid a backdrop of administrative mismanagement and fan unrest during the Kolkata leg of the tour, which was marred by mismanagement resulting in fans' outrage and the arrest of the event organiser. The video, shared on Messi's official Instagram account, includes only one event from Kolkata, the unveiling of Messis statue at Lake Town. There are no visuals from Yuva Bharati Krirangan. The rest of the video is dominated by scenes from Hyderabad, Mumbai and Delhi. It shows Messi playing football with Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy at the Hyderabad stadium, interacting with children, kicking the ball into the stands and waving to spectators. The video also carries moments of Messi interacting with Sachin Tendulkar at Mumbais Wankhede Stadium, along with visuals of him engaging with children and the crowd. Brief clips from the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi are also part of the montage. Messi is seen alongside Luis Surez and Rodrigo De Paul, all smiling through the tour. Apart from on-field moments, the video includes events outside the stadium, such as Messis participation in the Paddle Cup at the Cricket Club of India in Mumbai and photographs with actor Kareena Kapoor Khan. During his visit to Kolkata, Messi met several prominent personalities. State minister Aroop Biswas was seen accompanying him at Yuva Bharati Krirangan, but neither the minister nor the stadium event features in the video. In contrast, some industrialists appear in the montage. Although Yuva Bharati Krirangan does not find a place in the visuals, Messi did mention Kolkata in the caption. He wrote, Namaste India! What incredible visits to Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Kolkata. Thanks for the warm welcome, great hospitality and all the expressions of love throughout my tour. I hope football has a bright future in India! #GOATTourIndia #GOATconcert #Messiinlndia A Satadru Dutta Initiative. While Kolkata received a brief mention in the caption, the Yuva Bharati event was entirely left out of the video. Notably, Messi retained the name of Satadru Dutta, the main organiser of the tour, in the caption, despite Duttas arrest. Messi also shared a message reflecting on his visit to India. He said, First of all, thank you to India for the love I have received over the past few days. It was a wonderful experience. This trip was very short, but the love I received has removed all my fatigue. He added, I knew I would receive love, but I didn't realise how much. Everyone loved me like crazy. I am returning home with this experience. I hope that one day we will play in India. But even if we don't play, I will definitely come to India. Thank you, everyone. On December 13, the Salt Lake Stadium was packed well before the scheduled start of Messis event, with thousands of fans waiting to catch a glimpse of the great footballer. As Messi arrived, a large crowd surrounded him, trying to take photographs, while security personnel struggled to control the situation. Spectators later complained that many could not see Messi at all. He left the field after about 22 minutes. He added, I knew I would receive love, but I didn't realise how much. Everyone loved me like crazy. I am returning home with this experience. I hope that one day we will play in India. But even if we don't play, I will definitely come to India. Thank you, everyone. Also Read: Live Cricket Score In the aftermath, the state government constituted an inquiry committee. Event organiser Satadru Dutta was arrested, while on Tuesday, Aroop Biswas resigned from his post as state Sports Minister. Senior IPS officers, including Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar, were also issued show-cause notices. Article Source: IANS
THIS city has worst AQI on Dec 17, not Delhi, Lahore, or Mumbai; its name is
With a hazardous air quality index, there's a city which surpasses the AQI levels of Delhi and Kolkata. Scroll down to know the name.
Sarthak Ranjan IPL 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders bought Delhi cricketer Sarthak Ranjan, son of MP Pappu Yadav for 30 lakh. The buy garnered considerable attention, eliciting an emotional public congratulatory message from the politician father. This modest pick added a personal touch to KKR's extensive squad rebuilding efforts.
Watch: Messi shares India tour video, hopes for 'bright future' for football
Lionel Messi concluded his highly anticipated India tour with a heartwarming video montage, expressing gratitude for the immense love received across Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata. He shared optimism for Indian football's future, highlighting his visit to Jamnagar's Vantara wildlife center and interactions with young players and dignitaries, marking a significant moment for the sport in the nation.
Around 1.36 crore voters will be called for SIR hearings in West Bengal: CEO
KOLKATA : Around 1.36 crore voters will be called for hearings as part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, a senior Election Commission official said. He said the state has completed the SIR exercise within the stipulated timeframe. Among the big states, we finished in time. Others have asked for more time, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Manoj Kumar Agarwal said on Tuesday. Around 1 crore 36 lakh voters will be called for hearings, though this number may reduce. If someone cannot attend a hearing due to a genuine reason, it will certainly be considered, he said. Agarwal said the names of these voters were flagged during the exercise. The Commission on Tuesday published West Bengal's draft electoral rolls following SIR, deleting the names of more than 58 lakh voters on various grounds, including death and migration, and redrawing voter profiles across districts and border belts ahead of the 2026 assembly polls. He said some names have been removed from the draft rolls due to mismatches and procedural reasons. They will also be called, and there will be no difficulty, he said, adding that voters whose names do not appear in the draft rolls should submit Form 6 along with Annexure 4. Booth-level officers (BLOs) have already started making door-to-door visits to notify those who would be called for hearing, he said. The CEO also called for greater delegation of powers. In Bihar, the EROs were given the responsibility for disposals. We are asking that AEROs be given more powers, he said. Agarwal also acknowledged the role of political parties in the process. Agents of political parties have helped us, and we are thanking them for their cooperation, he said. He said complaints or information related to the draft rolls could be shared with the observers. Special camps have been opened, and BLA-BLO meetings have been held, he said.
Wayne Madsen To Lead Italy In T20 World Cup Next Year
The Italian Cricket Federation: The Italian Cricket Federation (Federazione Cricket Italia) have confirmed Wayne Madsen will lead the side for their historic ICC Men's T20 World Cup tilt next year, replacing Joe Burns who will be omitted from the squad for the tournament. The Italians are yet to submit their player list for the tournament next year, their first appearance at a cricket global tournament at any level of the game. Despite preliminary discussions regarding Burns' availability in recent weeks, however, a final agreement has not been reached and, consequently, no contract has been formalized. At the same time, internal technical and organizational evaluations have led to the identification of Wayne Madsen as the most suitable choice to lead the team, Federazione Cricket Italia said in a statement. Burns wore the Italian national team jersey in the 2024 tournaments in Rome and Uganda and captained the national team during the qualifying campaign in the Netherlands in July 2025, which culminated in Italy's historic qualification for the Men's T20 World Cup, the first in the history of the sport. The Federation would like to thank Joe Burns for his contribution to Italian cricket, both on the field and as captain, it added. Italy begin their T20 World Cup campaign against Bangladesh in Kolkata on February 9, with the team also scheduled to play against England, West Indies and Nepal in Group C. Italy will play three-match T20I series against Ireland in Dubai as both teams continue their preparations for the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026. Italy begin their T20 World Cup campaign against Bangladesh in Kolkata on February 9, with the team also scheduled to play against England, West Indies and Nepal in Group C. Also Read: Live Cricket Score It also offers a valuable opportunity for both sides to fine-tune their squads ahead of the marquee event. Article Source: IANS
Kareena Kapoor Reacts As Messi Includes Her In His Goodbye Post Following India Visit
Shah Rukh Khan: After concluding the last leg of his India tour, legendary footballer Lionel Messi decided to post a special montage video on social media, incorporating memories from his visit to the country. Amidst several moments that apparently stood out for the G.O.A.T. was his meeting with Bollywood beauty Kareena Kapoor and her two boys, Taimur and Jeh. Elated about featuring in Messi's farewell video, Bebo gave a shout-out to her elder son Taimur. Kareena re-posted Messi's video on the Stories section of her Instagram and wrote, Ok Tim then this happened (heart emoji) for you (heart emoji) (sic). During his visit to India, Messi met many bigwigs from B-town such as Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff, Shilpa Shetty, and Geeta Basra, to name just a few. On Wednesday, Messi took to his IG and treated the netizens with a special video, along with a special goodbye message for all his Indian fans. The clip had glimpses of Messi meeting the children at the stadium, along with his meeting with the cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar. However, picking from all his Bollywood interactions, Messi chose to include only Kareena and her sons in the montage. The footballer captioned the post, Namaste India! What incredible visits to Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Kolkata. Thanks for the warm welcome, great hospitality, and all the expressions of love throughout my tour. I hope football has a bright future in India (sic). As part of his Indian tour, Messi landed in Mumbai on Sunday. However, this tour did not start on a great note, as he encountered an embarrassing situation in Kolkata. The footballer captioned the post, Namaste India! What incredible visits to Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Kolkata. Thanks for the warm welcome, great hospitality, and all the expressions of love throughout my tour. I hope football has a bright future in India (sic). Also Read: Live Cricket Score After Kolkata, Messi also went to Hyderabad and then Mumbai as part of his itinerary. Article Source: IANS
Four Flights Cancelled at Srinagar Airport
SRINAGAR: Four flights were cancelled at Srinagar International Airport on Wednesday morning due to bad weather and operational reasons, officials said. According to airport authorities, IndiGo flight 6E-6164 scheduled to depart for Amritsar at 9 am was cancelled due to bad weather at the destination airport. Another IndiGo flight, 6E-6962 to Kolkata, scheduled for departure []
Vizhinjam Port expansion phase 2 from mid-January
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The second phase of expansion at the Vizhinjam International Port will begin in the second week of January, Ports Minister V N Vasavan announced after a review meeting on Tuesday. He said the exact date would be finalised after consultations with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the Adani Group. Preparations for the upcoming phases of construction have already been completed. The Rs 10,000-crore investment by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ) will significantly enhance the ports infrastructure. The existing 800-m berth will be extended by 1,200 m to create a 2,000-m berth, enabling multiple ultra-large vessels to load and unload simultaneously. The 2.96-km breakwater will be lengthened by 920 m , taking its total stretch beyond 3.9 km. According to the revised contract, the phases II-IV must be completed by 2028, advancing the timeline from the original 2045 deadline. The minister also announced that the temporary approach road has been completed and will be inaugurated in January, opening the way for road-based cargo transport. Vizhinjam recently received Inland Container Port/Depot (ICP) status, alongside ports in Gujarat and Kolkata, which will pave the way for new tourism facilities in collaboration with the tourism department. To accommodate cruise ships, 50 hectares of land will be acquired for yard development, customs, security systems, and allied infrastructure, while dredging operations will be undertaken directly from the sea to support berth construction. Railway connectivity is also planned, with a 10.7-km track including a 9.2-metre tunnel. Land acquisition is progressing and construction is expected to begin soon. Road connectivity to the national highway has already been approved, including a cloverleaf interchange to support large-scale business operations. Vizhinjam completed its first year of commercial operations on December 3. Against a target of 1 million containers, the port handled 1.325 million containers through 616 ships. As of Tuesday, 636 ships had docked, pushing the total to nearly 1.4 million containers. The port became the first in India to handle more than 40 ultra-large container ships measuring 399 metres in length. More than 155 ships exceeding 300 metres and 45 ships with drafts over 16 metres also arrived at Vizhinjam. The government earned Rs 97 crore in tax revenue from operations. A standout achievement has been Vizhinjams ability to attract vessels that had never docked in Asia before, including some of the worlds largest ships such as MSC Turkiye, MSC Irena and MSC Verona. Ambitious plans Existing 800-m berth to be extended by 1,200 m to create a 2,000-m berth, enabling multiple ultra-large vessels to load and unload simultaneously 2.96-km breakwater to be lengthened by 920m Revised contract says phases II-IV must be completed by 2028, advancing it from the original 2045 deadline
Bengal SIR: 58 Lakh Names Deleted As North Kolkata Tops Districts, One Crore More Under Scanner
At the constituency level, Chowringhee has recorded the highest number of deletions, with more than 74,000 voter names removed.
Cameron Green becomes most expensive overseas buy in IPL history
Australia all-rounder Cameron Green became the most expensive overseas buy in Indian Premier League history on Tuesday. Green was in the first set of players in the auction in Abu Dhabi and his name triggered a bidding war with former champions Kolkata Knight Riders finally signing him for next season for 252 million rupees ($2.77 million). In rupees, Green surpassed the previous overseas record of 247.5 million rupees paid by Kolkata in the 2024 auction for Mitchell Starc. The fall of the rupee means Starc's 2024 price was higher in dollars at $2.98 million. Three-time winners Kolkata also acquired Sri Lankan speedster Matheesha Pathirana for 180 million rupees. England's Liam Livingstone went to Sunrisers Hyderabad for 130 million rupees in the accelerated round after he went unsold in the first phase. Green has a capped salary of 180 million rupees due to a new maximum fee rule, with the remainder going to the Board of Control for Cricket in India. Very happy, something we were focused on and hoping. Happy with the price with which we got him, Kolkata chief executive Venky Mysore told reporters. He adds a lot to our team, especially with our new power coach Andre Russell. Very nice to have a young all-rounder. We know what he does with bat and ball. - Jackpot for uncapped Indians - Green, 26, becomes the third most expensive player in the IPL, after India's Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer. He has scored 707 runs in 29 IPL matches for five-time winners Mumbai Indians and defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru. He missed the 2025 edition with a back injury but is currently playing in the Ashes against England. Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings made a splash with when they bought uncapped Indians Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma for 142 million rupees each. The duo's value jumped from their base price of 3 million rupees to become joint-holders of the record for costliest uncapped players in IPL. Another uncapped Indian Auqib Nabi -- an up and coming fast bowler from Indian-administered Kashmir -- went for 28 times over his base price for 84 million rupees to Delhi Capitals. Delhi got lucky landing explosive South African batter David Miller for his base price of 20 million. At that price it's an absolute steal for Delhi Capitals, India's spin great Anil Kumble said on JioStar. Overall, it's a genius move by Delhi Capitals to add experience -- something they were missing last season. Mumbai brought wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock for the 10 million rupees the South African had picked as his base price. Australian Jake Fraser-McGurk, England's Jonny Bairstow and New Zealand batter Devon Conway went unsold. The business value of the world's richest cricket tournament was estimated earlier this year at $18.5 billion, by US investment bank Houlihan Lokey. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The 19th edition of the IPL begins on March 26.
Ministers letter of resignation should come to me, not CM: West Bengal Governor
NEW DELHI: West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose said on Tuesday that he was yet to receive official correspondence from the Mamata government about Arup Biswas regisnation. The constitution stipulates that the resignation of a minister and reallocation of portfolios should be done with the approval of the governor. I am waiting for official correspondence from the government, he told reporters in New Delhi. He added that people made many demands in the case of mismanagement at the Lionel Messi event, including immediate resignation of the state sports minister, who was there at the event on the fateful day. First, through a representative of the Lok Bhavan and, then, in a letter, an advisory was given to the government that the sports minister and those responsible candidly admit their vicarious liability in the matter and resign. Also, an inquiry is needed to establish responsibility of those who committed lapses, Bose said. He also said there was specific, perceptible, and systemic failure in managing the event. It is surprising that a metropolis like Kolkata does not have standard operating procedures for congregation management, he said. The governor demanded an insurance scheme for spectators at such events, with the premium to be paid by organisers.
Messi thanks India for warm welcome, great hospitality following GOAT India Tour conclusion
Football legend Lionel Messi concluded his 'GOAT India Tour' with a visit to Delhi, expressing gratitude for India's love. He met ICC Chairman Jay Shah, receiving Indian cricket jerseys and an autographed bat. The tour, which included stops in Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Mumbai, saw memorable interactions and some fan chaos.
On December 17, 2025, gold prices in India range from Rs 13,385 per 1 gram for 24K gold and Rs 12,269 per 1 gram for 22K gold. Silver is priced at Rs 1,99,000 per kilogram. Check city-wise rates here.
Cameron Green breaks IPL overseas record in move to Kolkata Knight Riders
The Australia allrounder was part of a bidding war which saw him finish with a AU$4.2 million deal
Record bids for Green, uncapped Indians steal spotlight
Pathirana; uncapped Prashant, Kartik go to CSK for Rs 14.20 cr each IPL AUCTION 2025 Abu Dhabi, Dec 16: Kolkata Knight Riders splurged a record-breaking Rs 25.20 to land top Australian all-rounder Cameron Green and Rs 18 crore to acquire the services of Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana in the Indian Premier League players auction []
Full list of players sold in IPL Auction
David Miller: Sold to Delhi Capitals for Rs 2 crore Cameron Green: Sold to Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 25.20 crore Wanindu Hasaranga: Sold to Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 2 crore Venkatesh Iyer: Sold to Royal Challengers Bengaluru for Rs 7 crore Quinton de Kock: Sold to Mumbai Indians for Rs 1 crore Ben []
Green becomes most expensive overseas IPL player
Kolkata Knight Riders sign Australia all-rounder Cameron Green for 25.2 crore (2.1m) for next year's Indian Premier League.
ED conducts searches in Muzaffarpur PNB fraud case, freezes Rs83 lakhs
In a significant operation, the Enforcement Directorate targeted Muzaffarpur, revealing a complex banking fraud that led to the theft of Rs 1.29 crore from PNB accounts. Criminal masterminds employed SIM swapping and digital manipulation techniques to carry out their scheme, with funds withdrawn at ATMs in Kolkata before being funneled into the fraudsters' accounts.
The Messi Mess: Money, Power and Politics of Bengal Elections
Aafreen Hussain From Kolkata The Lionel Messi event in Kolkata has rapidly evolved from a sports celebration into a political scandal with unmistakable electoral overtones. What was marketed as a landmark moment for Bengals football culture has instead triggered allegations of elite capture, administrative failure, and questionable financial priorities providing the opposition with a powerful []
200 BLOs demo against voter deletion in West Bengal
Kolkata: Around 200 members of a forum of booth-level officers (BLOs) held a demonstration outside the West Bengal CEOs office here on Tuesday, protesting against the alleged deletion of thousands of genuine voters in the draft electoral roll under the SIR. Members of the BLO Oikyo Manch (BLO Unity Platform) raised slogans against the Election Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
IPL 2026 Auction: From Cameron Green To Prashant Veer - Updated Player List Of All Ten Teams
From Cameron Green: Australia all-rounder Cameron Green made headlines on Tuesday after being roped in by the Kolkata Knight Riders for a record sum of Rs. 25.20 crore, becoming the third most expensive player in the history of the Indian Premier League at the mini auction at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. India's Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma became the highest-priced uncapped players in IPL history as Chennai Super Kings went all out for the young Indian talent, whereas Matheesha Pathirana stole the limelight by fetching Rs. 18 crore from Kolkata Knight Riders and becoming the highest-paid Sri Lankan player in IPL history. Overall, all the 10 teams managed to fill all the 77 vacant slots for which they splurged a combined Rs 215.45 crore. Here is the updated list of players for all 10 teams: Lucknow Super Giants: Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, Aiden Markram, Matthew Breetzke, Himmat Singh, Rishabh Pant (c), Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Arshin Kulkarni, Mayank Yadav, Avesh Khan, Mohsin Khan, Manimaran Siddharth, Digvesh Rathi, Prince Yadav, Akash Singh, Mohammed Shami, Arjun Tendulkar, Wanindu Hasaranga, Anrich Nortje, Mukul Choudhary, Naman Tiwari, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Josh Inglis. Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Anukul Roy, Harshit Rana, Manish Pandey, Ramandeep Singh, Rinku Singh, Rovman Powell, Sunil Narine, Umran Malik, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, Cameron Green, Finn Allen, Matheesha Pathirana, Tejasvi Singh, Kartik Tyagi, Prashant Solanki, Rahul Tripathi, Tim Seifert, Mustafizur Rahman, Sarthak Ranjan, Daksh Kamra, Rachin Ravindra, Akash Deep. Sunrisers Hyderabad: Pat Cummins (c), Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Aniket Verma, R. Smaran, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harsh Dubey, Kamindu Mendis, Harshal Patel, Brydon Carse, Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga, Zeeshan Ansari, Shivang Kumar, Salil Arora, Sakib Hussain, Onkar Tarmale, Amit Kumar, Praful Hinge, Krains Fuletra, Liam Livingstone, Shivam Mavi, Jack Edwards. Mumbai Indians: Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Ryan Rickleton, Robin Minz, Raj Bawa, Raghu Sharma, Mitchell Santner, Corbin Bosch, Naman Dhir, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Allah Ghafanzar, Ashwani Kumar, Deepak Chahar, Will Jacks, Sherfane Rutherford, Mayank Markande, Shardul Thakur, Quinton de Kock, Danish Malewar, Mohammad Izhar, Atharva Ankolekar, Mayank Rawat. Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer, Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyala Avinash, Harnoor Pannu, Suryansh Shedge, Mitchell Owen, Xavier Bartlett, Lockie Ferguson, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Yash Thakur, Vishnu Vinod, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Pravin Dubey, Vishal Nishad. Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ayush Mhatre, M.S. Dhoni, Sanju Samson, Dewald Brevis, Urvil Patel, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, Shreyas Gopal, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, Akeal Hosein, Prashant Veer, Kartik Sharma, Matthew Short, Aman Khan, Sarfaraz Khan, Matt Henry, Rahul Chahar, Zak Foulkes. Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajat Patidar (c), Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Jacob Bethell, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Nuwan Thushara, Rasikh Salam, Abhinandan Singh, Suyash Sharma, Venkatesh Iyer, Jacob Duffy, Satvik Deswal, Mangesh Yadav, Jordan Cox, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra, Kanishk Chouhan. Rajasthan Royals: Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Donovan Ferreira, Sandeep Sharma, Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Lhuan-Dre Pretorius, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Kwena Maphaka, Nandre Burger, Ravi Bishnoi, Sushant Mishra, Yash Raj Punja, Vignesh Puthur, Ravi Singh, Aman Rao, Brijesh Sharma, Adam Milne, Kuldeep Sen. Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajat Patidar (c), Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Jacob Bethell, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Nuwan Thushara, Rasikh Salam, Abhinandan Singh, Suyash Sharma, Venkatesh Iyer, Jacob Duffy, Satvik Deswal, Mangesh Yadav, Jordan Cox, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra, Kanishk Chouhan. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Jos Buttler, Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Arshad Khan, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma, Gurnoor Singh Brar, Rashid Khan, Manav Suthar, Sai Kishore, Jayant Yadav, Ashok Sharma, Jason Holder, Tom Banton, Prithvi Raj Yarra, Luke Wood. Article Source: IANS
The Indian-born woman who almost became Queen of Jordan, has this Pakistani connection, she is...
Jordon's Princess Sarvath El Hassan is the living connection between India and the West Asian country. Born in Kolkata (then Calcutta) in pre-independent India, El Hassan is a highly educated woman who worked for various social issues, including education.
WB CM Mamata meets BLAs in Bhawanipore hours after ECI released draft electoral rolls for the State
KOLKATA: Hours after the Election Commission of India (ECI) released the draft electoral rolls on Tuesday, the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee held a meeting with Booth Level Agents (BLAs) in Bhawanipore assembly constituency this evening. Senior leaders and Kolkata civic body councillors of the party and ministers like Firhad Hakim attended the meeting. Bhawanipore constituency recorded around 44,000 dead and bogus voters as per the draft electoral rolls after completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls for West Bengal. The release of the draft rolls has prompted the ruling Trinamool Congress and the opposition to go for political equations in terms of electoral advantage ahead of the assembly polls scheduled next year in the State. EC releases draft electoral rolls in West Bengal post completion of SIR exercise phase one, 58 lakh voters deleted This afternoon, Mamata asked the party leaders and BLAs to verify the alleged reports of alive voters whose names have been deleted as dead in the draft electoral rolls. The Trinamool Congress supremo, who has been strongly opposing the SIR exercise since the ECI announced dates of voters list revision in the State in October, instructed the party BLA to check the draft rolls so that no genuine voter is deleted. She asked them to conduct door-to-door visits to help voters in every booth. Significantly, the names of 127 voters that have been deleted in the draft roll of Mitra Institution of polling booth (no. 260), is where Mamata casts her votes. Thirteen out of these deleted voters are dead, while the rest have been shifted permanently. The draft rolls seem to be a setback for the BJP camp as well with the deletion of 86,000 voters in the Matua-dominated Bongaon subdivision in North 24 Parganas district. There had been a phenomenal rise for BJP in Matua vote bank in Nadia, North 24 Parganas and parts of Jalpaiguri districts since 2019.
The Lionel Messi tour was a futile exerciseforIndian football
Never before has any international football star received the level of adulation throughout India as Lionel Messi did during his short trip to different cities inIndia. In 1977,Pelecameto Kolkata with the CosmosClub of New York to play against Mohun BaganSG. Diego Maradona came to India twice the first timeto inaugurate a football school in Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Indian Navy commissions first of the five Diving Support Craft to boost operational efficiency
NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy commissioned DSC A20, the first of the five Diving Support Craft (DSC), built indigenously by M/s Titagarh Rail System Limited, during a ceremony held at Naval Base, Kochi, on Tuesday. As per the MoD, the Craft features a catamaran hull form, the ship offers superior stability, enhanced deck area, improved seakeeping characteristics, and has a displacement of approximately 390 tons. Fitted with state-of-the-art Diving Equipment, the vessel would play a vital role in underwater repairs & inspections, harbour clearances and critical diving missions in coastal waters. With its induction, the Indian Navy's capability in diving support, underwater inspection, salvage assistance, and coastal operational deployment will be substantially strengthened. As per the MoD, DSC A20 is the lead ship in a series of five Diving Support Craft being built by M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), Kolkata. Purpose-built for a wide spectrum of diving and underwater missions in coastal waters, the vessel is equipped with advanced, state-of-the-art diving systems that meet the highest standards of safety and operational efficiency. The event was presided over by Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command and hosted by Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu, Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition (CWP&A), with senior naval officers, representatives of M/s Titagarh Rail System Limited, Kolkata and distinguished guests in attendance. The contract for building five Diving Support Craft was signed between the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Titagarh Rail System Limited, Kolkata, on 12 February 21. The Hydrodynamic Analysis and Model Testing of the ship during the design stage was undertaken at Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam. DSC A20 has been designed and constructed as per the classification rules of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS). At the time of contract signing, the Diving Support Craft was said to be a game changer in conducting diving operations and will serve as an ideal platform for conducting training of the Indian Navy's diving cadre. Commissioning of DSC A20 is yet another milestone in the Indian Navy's quest for indigenous shipbuilding, upholding the Government's vision of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'. The indigenous construction of such a specialised platform in the Indian Navy stands as a testament to growing domestic capabilities, self-reliance and reducing dependency on imports. It will be based at Kochi and operate under the Southern Naval Command.
T20 World Cup 2026 Trophy Tour Kicks Off At Ram Setu Bridge
Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground: The ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 Trophy Tour was launched on Tuesday over the Adams Bridge, culturally revered in India as the Ram Setu, a symbolic gateway linking the two co-hosts, India and Sri Lanka. The 10th edition of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup, featuring 20 teams, 29 days of high-intensity cricket and eight world-class venues (five in India and three in Sri Lanka), will take place from 7 February to 8 March 2026, promising to be one of the most compelling editions yet of the sports most explosive format. The Trophy Tour will journey across Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Qatar, Oman, Nepal, Bahrain, and Mongolia, giving millions of fans the chance to see the iconic silverware up close, participate in interactive experiences, and build excitement ahead of the global event. In a unique initiative, the trophy will also be taken to schools and colleges associated with players set to participate in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026, offering young fans an inspiring, once-in-a-lifetime connection to the global stage. In addition, aligning with the international cricket calendar, the trophy will be showcased at major T20 leagues as well as select bilateral series, extending its presence across competitive cricket environments and reinforcing the build-up to the tournament across formats and geographies. ICC Chairman, Jay Shah, said, Launching the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 Trophy Tour with DP World above the Ram Setu, a site steeped in history, symbolism, and shared cultural identity, sets an inspiring tone as we build towards this landmark event. This tour represents far more than the physical movement of a trophy. It is a unifying journey that brings continents, cultures, and cricketing communities together, igniting passion among fans worldwide and strengthening the shared spirit that defines our game. As we prepare for the 10th edition of this global spectacle, our aim is for supporters everywhere to feel connected to the road to India and Sri Lanka. With every stop, the Trophy Tour will heighten the sense of anticipation and invite fans across the world to join us in celebrating what promises to be an unforgettable ICC Mens T20 World Cup. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said, The T20 World Cup brings a unique intensity and emotion, and launching the Trophy Tour at the iconic Ram Setu perfectly captures the magnitude of the journey ahead. India has successfully hosted two 50-over World Cups in the last three years, and we are delighted to welcome fans to yet another world-class event. This edition will showcase the extraordinary growth and depth of the T20 format in India. As co-host, the BCCI remains fully committed to providing outstanding facilities for players and curating a tournament experience for fans that will resonate long after the final ball is bowled. The Trophy Tour marks the beginning of a campaign that will gather immense momentum as it travels across the cricketing world. Sri Lanka Cricket president Shammi Silva said, As co-host, Sri Lanka Cricket welcomes the launch of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 Trophy Tour with DP World with great enthusiasm. This moment signals the start of an exciting journey as we prepare to host fans from across the globe. As co-host, the BCCI remains fully committed to providing outstanding facilities for players and curating a tournament experience for fans that will resonate long after the final ball is bowled. The Trophy Tour marks the beginning of a campaign that will gather immense momentum as it travels across the cricketing world. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The tournament venues are: Narendra Modi Stadium (Ahmedabad), MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai), Arun Jaitley Stadium (New Delhi), Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai), Eden Gardens (Kolkata), R. Premadasa Stadium (Colombo), Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground (Colombo), and Pallekele International Cricket Stadium (Kandy). Article Source: IANS
Why CSK bid Rs 14.2 crore for Prashant and Kartik, coach Fleming explains
Chennai Super Kings made significant moves at the IPL 2026 auction, securing uncapped talents Kartik Sharma and Prashant Veer for Rs 14.2 crore each. Head coach Stephen Fleming cited a need for specific skillsets and lessons learned from the previous season. Meanwhile, Cameron Green became the most expensive overseas player, acquired by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 25.20 crore.
Match Centre Live Auction: Lucknow Super Giants suffered a heartbreak in their attempts to bag Sri Lanka star Matheesha Pathirana, losing him to the Kolkata Knight Riders. But LSG expressed satisfaction with their auction strategy, having secured key international targets aligned with their team requirements. LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka highlighted the successful acquisition of Wanindu Hasaranga and Anrich Nortje as part of a well-planned and disciplined bidding approach in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction. Pathirana stole the limelight in early bidding by fetching Rs. 18 crore from Kolkata Knight Riders. He sparked a bidding war between the Delhi Capitals and LSG, with the sum crossing Rs. 15 crore. Just when Delhi backed out, KKR joined in, taking the youngsters fee even higher. The three-time champions eventually won the battle and roped in the 22-year-old pacer for a massive sum of Rs. 18 crore. Pathirana made his IPL debut for the Chennai Super Kings and represented them till the 2025 edition of the tournament. On losing Matheesha to KKR, Goenka said they went to their absolute limit to get him as he was their priority, but that was not to be. Yes, our captain and vice-captain were both very keen on Matheesha Pathirana, as was I. We were also very interested in Anrich Nortje. Pathirana was our priority, and we went up to 17.8 crore, which was our absolute limit we didnt have the purse to go beyond that. When Anrich Nortje came up later, we were pleasantly surprised and delighted to secure him at the base price. So overall, it was a very considered, concerted, and well-thought-out decision, Dr Goenka said on JioHotstars Match Centre Live Auction 2026. Pathirana made his IPL debut for the Chennai Super Kings and represented them till the 2025 edition of the tournament. Also Read: Live Cricket Score We are very close to our primary targets. Our key objectives were to secure one quality international leg-spinner and one reputed international fast bowler. Wanindu Hasaranga was our first-choice leg-spinner, and for the fast-bowling option, it was between Matheesha Pathirana and Anrich Nortje. We are delighted to have acquired two players who were part of our shortlisted three, so we are extremely happy with how the auction has unfolded, he said. Article Source: IANS
IPL Auction 2026's most expensive buys: From Cameron Green to Prashant Veer
Kolkata Knight Riders made a record-breaking Rs 25.20 crore bid for Australian all-rounder Cameron Green at the IPL 2026 auction. Uncapped Indian spinner Prashant Veer also fetched a historic Rs 14.20 crore from Chennai Super Kings, becoming the most expensive uncapped player ever. Matheesha Pathirana was also secured by KKR for Rs 18 crore.
IPL Auction 2026: Full list of sold and unsold players for all teams
Cameron Greens deal rewrote the record books as he went past fellow Australian Mitchell Starcs previous mark of Rs 24.75 crore to become the most expensive overseas player in IPL auction history. The bidding for Green turned into a fierce contest between KKR and Chennai Super Kings, before Kolkata eventually outbid their rivals.
IPL 2026 Auction: Prashant Veer And Kartik Sharma Become Highest-paid Uncapped Players
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Young stars Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma became the highest-priced uncapped players in Indian Premier League (IPL) history as Chennai Super Kings went all out for young Indian talent at the mini auction for the 2026 edition at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. CSK paid a staggering Rs 14.20 crore each for the duo, both coming in at a base price of Rs 30 lakh, underlining the franchises aggressive shift towards investing in emerging players. Uttar Pradesh all-rounder Prashant Veers price soared 47.3 times his base value after CSK fought off early interest from Rajasthan Royals and a late, intense challenge from Sunrisers Hyderabad to secure the 20-year-old left-arm spinner and middle-order batter. Veer, who will make his IPL debut, first caught attention while representing Noida Super Kings in the UP T20 League and has since built an impressive domestic record. In 12 T20 matches, he has scored 112 runs at a strike rate of 167.16 and taken 12 wickets in nine innings at an economy of 6.45. His strong showing in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy further boosted his credentials, with CSK viewing him as a long-term successor to Ravindra Jadeja. Moments later, CSK matched that investment by signing Rajasthan power-hitter Kartik Sharma for the same 14.20 crore, following another fierce bidding war involving Mumbai Indians, Lucknow Super Giants, and Kolkata Knight Riders. Kartik, known for his explosive middle-order batting and dependable wicketkeeping, has scored 334 runs in 12 T20s at a strike rate of 164, smashing 28 sixes, and was among the leading six-hitters in the Ranji Trophy. Moments later, CSK matched that investment by signing Rajasthan power-hitter Kartik Sharma for the same 14.20 crore, following another fierce bidding war involving Mumbai Indians, Lucknow Super Giants, and Kolkata Knight Riders. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Kartik had trained with the CSK squad last season and has drawn praise across the domestic circuit for his ability to dominate spin and pace alike. Article Source: IANS
IPL Auction: I Would Like To See Him Play As Opener For KKR, Says Anil Kumble On Cameron Green
Kolkata Knight Riders: Former India cricketer Anil Kumble wants Cameron Green to play as an opener for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) after he emerged as the most expensive overseas buy at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction so far, and the third most expensive purchase in the history of the tournament. Green made his IPL debut in the 2023 season after the Mumbai Indians (MI) bought him for Rs 17.5 crore. Notably, at the time, he became the second-most expensive overseas player in IPL auction history and the most expensive Australian player. Most recently, he played in IPL 2024 for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) after being traded in from MI. In 12 innings, he made 255 runs at a strike rate of 143.25 and picked up 10 wickets in 13 matches with the ball at an economy of 8.61. I would like to see him play the opening slot for KKR. I think, in terms of a finisher, KKR already have a decent line-up. They have Rinku Singh, for instance. I dont think they utilised their resources well last season. If you compare it to the season when they won the trophy, it was a similar kind of line-up. Yes, of course, Shreyas Iyer, the skipper, was missing, and Mitchell Starc, the key fast bowler, was also missing. However, if you look at the kind of batting depth they had Ramandeep Singh, Rovman Powell, and Rinku Singh; these are all capable and experienced batters who can operate in the No. 5, No. 6, and finisher roles. So I feel, they dont need a Cameron Green to do that job. I would rather see him at the top of the order, either opening or at No. 3, depending on where Ajinkya Rahane wants to bat. Sunil Narine could drop down to No. 6 or No. 7 or even act as a floater, Kumble told JioStar. However, the Australian all-rounder will take home only 18 crore, as per the new maximum fee rule. The maximum fee rule was brought in last year to address the collective concern of franchises that some overseas players were registering exclusively at mini auctions to exploit the supply-demand imbalance. As per the rule, the overseas player cannot be paid more than Rs 18 crore, which was the highest slab for franchises retaining players ahead of the 2025 mega auction. If the bid exceeded the Rs 18-crore mark, the additional money would be utilised by the BCCI for player welfare. However, the Australian all-rounder will take home only 18 crore, as per the new maximum fee rule. The maximum fee rule was brought in last year to address the collective concern of franchises that some overseas players were registering exclusively at mini auctions to exploit the supply-demand imbalance. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Experience is something the Delhi Capitals clearly lacked. While the uncapped batters did perform well last season Ashutosh Sharma and Vipraj Nigam, in particular, played the finishers role effectively. Adding someone with David Millers experience and ability is a big plus. Pairing him with Tristan Stubbs, his South African teammate, strengthens the middle order significantly. At that price, its an absolute steal for the Delhi Capitals. I thought Gujarat Titans might look to bring him back, but they seem likely to stick with Washington Sundar for that role. Overall, its a very smart move by Delhi Capitals to add experience something they were missing last season. Article Source: IANS
Venkatesh Iyer takes 70% pay cut, joins RCB
Venkatesh Iyer saw a significant drop in his IPL 2026 auction price, moving from Rs 23.75 crore to Rs 7 crore after Royal Challengers Bengaluru outbid Kolkata Knight Riders. Despite a recent strong domestic performance, Iyer's previous IPL season was disappointing, leading to this substantial pay cut.
IPL Auction: Paid Rs 25.20 Cr For Cameron Green As He Was In Our Range, Says KKR CEO Venky Mysore
KKR CEO Venky Mysore: Kolkata Knight Riders' CEO Venky Mysore has said that they paid a hefty sum to rope in Australian all-rounder Cameron Green because he was in the range they had thought. Claiming that having a young all-rounder just after appointing a power coach was a very nice move and went with their plans. Green was roped in by the Kolkata Knight Riders for a record sum of Rs. 25.20 crore at the Indian Premier League 2026 auction, underway at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Well, first of all, we're very happy. This is something that we were really focused on and hoping for. Always fingers crossed because of the auction, anything can happen. I think we were quite happy with the price at which we got him. He adds immense value to the squad, and with Andre Russell coming on board as our new power coach, having a young all-rounder with IPL and international experience is ideal. Given his impact with both bat and ball and the conditions at Eden, we couldnt be happier with the outcome, he told the broadcasters, said Mysore in a press conference on Tuesday. At the same time, the KKR CEO clarified that they would have gone totally berserk in trying to get Green if they felt it would have impacted their overall auction plan. You know, there was always a concern that it had gone higher. What would we have done? I think the fact is that we were very keen but not so attached. So, at some level, if we felt that it could affect the rest of the auction, we would have let him go. And so, fortunately, that didn't happen. It came within the range that we were looking at. So, extremely happy with that. I think he adds a lot to our team, said Venky Mysore. Asked whether he was surprised to see Chennai Super Kings jump into the bidding war over Cameron Green after Rajasthan Royals had dropped out at INR 12 crore, There were no surprises. We all tried to prepare as well as possible. The surprise was Rajasthan coming in with their purse to bid. So, we knew that it was maybe to warm up the room or whatever it was. But that's okay. That happens, and that's absolutely fine. But no, no surprises at all. We fully expected CSK to come. And try their best to get it to a level that would have worked for them, perhaps. But we were just happy to have that one more bid that allowed us, said Mysore. He also supported the restrictions imposed on the number of foreign players that can be taken up by a franchise, and also the rule about capping the overall salary for a player to 18 crore. I think the rule, BCCI/IPL have made it in their wisdom on capping it at 18 crore. I think that's what you were talking about. From our standpoint, I don't think there is any concern in that regard. Whether it had gone to the player or gone this way, this is something that's an outflow for the franchise. So, we are okay. We are okay with that. And I don't think it changes anything as far as the auction is concerned, said Venky Mysore. Asked whether the lower price bagged by former KKR Venkatesh Iyer in this auction after being roped in for a massive price in the previous one was a kind of 'price correction', he said it all depended on the strategy for the auction. You know, it's so difficult to sort of give an answer to that. Because a lot of it is, you know, we did go for him, and then how all of these things work. But he has been a terrific player for us. He will be dearly missed. It's just one of these things that happens in an auction. When you're faced with an auction, you have opportunities to sort of think about your strategy. And if that strategy is taking you in a slightly different direction, sometimes these are things that happen. Not for the first time or the last time for us, or for that matter, other teams as well. So, it's a bit sad for us. But that's the way all of these things go, he added. Asked about what areas they are trying to strengthen in this auction, he said they had to sort of hit a reset button. When you're faced with an auction, you have opportunities to sort of think about your strategy. And if that strategy is taking you in a slightly different direction, sometimes these are things that happen. Not for the first time or the last time for us, or for that matter, other teams as well. So, it's a bit sad for us. But that's the way all of these things go, he added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score What kind of structure will allow us to be a very competitive team. We just felt last year we were missing out on a couple of areas. And so, based on that, I think that we have more work to do in the auction. But I think it's been a good start for us, said Mysore on their plans ahead. Article Source: IANS
Cameron Green becomes most expensive overseas player; uncapped Indians go big
Kolkata Knight Riders won a bidding war with Chennai Super Kings to buy the Australian allrounder
Kolkata Knight Riders entered the IPL Auction 2026 with the largest purse after a disappointing 2025 season. Having retained 12 players and released key figures like Andre Russell, KKR aimed to rebuild their squad with a focus on filling batting, bowling, and leadership gaps. The franchise sought to reset after finishing eighth last season.
Kolkata air pollution worse than Delhi; experts seek more monitoring stations
After Kolkatas air quality remained worse than Delhis for seven consecutive days, environmentalists urged authorities to install more automatic air quality monitoring stations in densely populated and traffic-heavy areas to ensure accurate, real-time pollution data
KKR Full Squad, IPL 2026: List Of Players Bought By Kolkata Knight Riders
KKR Full Squad, IPL 2026: Here is the full list of players bought by Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2026 auction.
Cameron Green Becomes Most Expensive Overseas Player in IPL Auction History
Australian all-rounder Cameron Green was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 25.2 crore, becoming the most expensive overseas player ever in IPL auction history.
IPL 2026: So Excited To Get Down To Eden, Says Cam Green After Being Roped In By KKR
Kolkata Knight Riders: Australia all-rounder Cameron Green made headlines on Tuesday after being roped in by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for a record sum of Rs. 25.20 crore at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction, underway at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Due to a mistake by his manager during the player auction registration, Green was registered as a batter. However, he clarified later that hed be available to bowl as well at the tournament. By marking his availability as an all-rounder, he surpassed the previous record held by his Australia teammate Mitchell Starc, who was bought by KKR for Rs 24.75 crore in the IPL 2024 auction. Cameron made his IPL debut in the 2023 season after the Mumbai Indians (MI) bought him for Rs 17.5 crore. Notably, at the time, he became the second-most-expensive overseas player in IPL auction history, the third-most expensive player ever, and the most expensive Australian player. Im so excited to be part of Kolkata for this years IPL to get down to the Eden Gardens, get used to that atmosphere, and hope its a great year for us. So see you soon, Green said in a video shared by the franchise across social media. Cameron made his IPL debut in the 2023 season after the Mumbai Indians (MI) bought him for Rs 17.5 crore. Notably, at the time, he became the second-most-expensive overseas player in IPL auction history, the third-most expensive player ever, and the most expensive Australian player. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The Royals withdrew when bids reached Rs. 13 crore. At that moment, Chennai Super Kings, five-time champions, joined the bidding war, increasing the competition. KKR and CSK entered the auction, with the largest funds, Rs. 64.30 crore and Rs. 43.40 crore, respectively. It was eventually the three-time champions who emerged on top in the battle as they bagged the Aussies services. Article Source: IANS
Indian Premier League: Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer, while sharing insights into the teams approach to decision-making, said the franchise knows exactly what they want from the auction, which is underway here at the Etihad Arena on Tuesday. Shreyas Iyer joined Punjab Kings management at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction, becoming only the second cricketer, after Rishabh Pant, to be a part of the process. There is no pressure as such. We had several meetings before coming here, and the way we have planned and prepared, everyone feels quite relaxed. We know exactly what we want, Iyer told JioStar. On the role of analytical data in auction strategy, he said, Analytical data definitely plays a big role. We have two analysts in our team, and the experience and depth of information they provide is immense. I dont know everything thats on the table yet, but once I sit down, Ill get a clearer picture. Im sure things are already buzzing. I can see it on the screen, and Im really looking forward to the experience and what it has to offer. Iyer, who left Kolkata Knight Riders after the teams victorious IPL 2024 campaign, was roped in by PBKS at the IPL 2025 mega-auction for a whopping Rs. 26.75 crore and handed the leadership duties. His captaincy proved critical for the team, as they reached only their second final in the tournaments history, only to lose the title to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who lifted their maiden cup. Iyer further recognised the transition the team has undergone over the past year to build a more stable squad. Crediting head coach Ricky Ponting for this change, he said, I feel it all started with Ricky coming on board. He is fabulous. His player management skills are amazing. He provides confidence and freedom to every individual, from the most senior player to the newcomers. He continued: When you have people like that alongside you, it gives a player immense motivation and confidence. I felt that basically gave us the liberty to go out there and perform to the best of our abilities. Iyer further recognised the transition the team has undergone over the past year to build a more stable squad. Crediting head coach Ricky Ponting for this change, he said, I feel it all started with Ricky coming on board. He is fabulous. His player management skills are amazing. He provides confidence and freedom to every individual, from the most senior player to the newcomers. Also Read: Live Cricket Score He further added, We have to rebuild the family. A lot of players will be returning from international duty, so I dont think we can implement changes immediately. We need a practice game to gel and bond as a team. Then we can identify what we want to work on. Article Source: IANS
Australian all-rounder Cameron Green has become the IPLs most expensive overseas player after Kolkata Knight Riders signed him for 252 million at the 2026 auction, a milestone that has also drawn attention to his long-standing health challenge. Green was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease before birth and currently functions with around 60% kidney capacity, placing him at stage two of the condition.
'Ami KKR'! Cameron Green's first message after Rs 25.20 crore KKR move
Kolkata Knight Riders made history at the IPL auction, securing Australian all-rounder Cameron Green for a record Rs 25.20 crore, making him the most expensive overseas player ever. Despite the massive bid, Green will earn Rs 18 crore, with the remainder supporting BCCI development. Green expressed his excitement to join KKR and play at Eden Gardens.
IPL 2026 Auction: Cameron Green To Get Rs 18 Crore Despite KKR's Rs 25.2 Cr Bid
Indian Premier League: Though Cameron became the most expensive overseas buy in the Indian Premier League history after fetching a staggering Rs 25.20 crore bid from three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the Australian all-rounder will only take home Rs 18 crore, in accordance with the new maximum fee rule. The rule was introduced last year to address the shared concern of franchises that some overseas players were registering solely at mini auctions to exploit the supply-demand imbalance. According to the rule, the overseas player cannot be paid more than Rs 18 crore, which was the highest bracket for franchises retaining players ahead of the 2025 mega auction. If the bid exceeded the Rs 18-crore threshold, the additional money would be used by the BCCI for player welfare. In a note to franchises last year, the IPL said, Any overseas player's auction fee at small auction will be lower than the highest retention price of Rs 18 crore and the highest auction price at the big auction. In case the highest auction price at the big auction is Rs 20 crore, then Rs 18 crore will be the cap. If the highest auction price at big auction is Rs 16 crore, then the cap will be Rs 16 crore. Registered as a batter due to an oversight by his manager during the player auction registration, Green surpassed the previous record set by his Australia teammate Mitchell Starc, whom KKR bought for Rs 24.75 crore in IPL 2024 auction. Overall, he became the third most expensive player in the history of the IPL auction after Rishabh Pant (Rs 27 crore to Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2025 mega auction) and Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer (26.75 crore in the IPL 2025 auction). Registered as a batter due to an oversight by his manager during the player auction registration, Green surpassed the previous record set by his Australia teammate Mitchell Starc, whom KKR bought for Rs 24.75 crore in IPL 2024 auction. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Most recently, he played in IPL 2024 for RCB after being traded in from MI. In 12 innings, he scored 255 runs at a strike rate of 143.25 and took 10 wickets in 13 matches with the ball at an economy rate of 8.61. Article Source: IANS
Messi event fiasco: CM Mamata Banerjee to take sports charge; Aroop Biswas quits ministry
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee is reportedly set to take over the state's sports ministry. This follows Sports Minister Aroop Biswas offering to resign amid allegations of mismanagement and security lapses during the Lionel Messi event in Kolkata. The controversy led to spectator anger and damage to stadium property.
IPL Auction: Top 10 most expensive overseas players in history
Cameron Green has shattered records, becoming the most expensive overseas player in IPL history after being acquired by Kolkata Knight Riders for a staggering Rs 25.20 Crore in the 2026 mini-auction. This highlights the growing value of international talent, with recent seasons witnessing massive bids for players like Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins, underscoring their impact and versatility.
Transcript of the media interaction with Venky Mysore, CEO, Kolkata Knight Riders
IPL Auction 2026: Cameroon Green, Pathirana...check the costliest players of the season
The IPL Auction 2026 in Abu Dhabi witnessed fierce bidding. Kolkata Knight Riders secured all-rounder Cameron Green for a massive Rs 25.2 crore. This move highlights Green's value in T20 cricket. The December 2025 mini auction saw franchises invest heavily in top talent. Rishabh Pant remains IPL's most expensive player.
Pathirana makes IPL history! KKR secures Sri Lankan pacer for record price
Kolkata Knight Riders made a strong statement at the IPL Auctions. They secured Australian all-rounder Cameron Green for a record Rs 25.20 crore. Sri Lanka pacer Matheesha Pathirana was also acquired for Rs 18 crore. These signings highlight KKR's aggressive approach to building a powerful squad for the upcoming season.
After Cameron Green, SRK's KKR land Matheesha Pathirana for Rs 18 crore at IPL 2026 auction
Shah Rukh Khan-owned Kolkata Knight Riders went on a spending spree at the IPL 2026 auction. After securing Cameron Green for a record Rs 25.20 crore, KKR splurged Rs 18 crore on Sri Lankan pace star Matheesa Pathirana, underlining their aggressive rebuild strategy.
IPL 2026 Auction: Green Goes To KKK For Record Fee Of 25.20 Cr; RCB Takes Venkatesh For Rs 7 Cr
Indian Premier League: Australian allrounder Cameron Green batted for the biggest pay cheque at the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction here at the Etihad Arena, when three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) acquired his services for a whopping price of Rs 25 crore, while reigning champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru bought India allrounder Venkatesh Iyer for Rs 7 crore. Registered as a batter, owing to a goof-up by his manager during the player auction registration, Green went past the previous record set by his Australia teammate Mitchell Starc, who was bought by KKR for Rs 24.75 crore in the IPL 2024 auction. Cameron made his IPL debut in the 2023 season after Mumbai Indians (MI) bought him for Rs 17.5 crore. Notably, at the time, he became the second most expensive overseas player in IPL auction history, besides being the most expensive Australian player. Most recently, he played in IPL 2024 for RCB. In 12 innings, he made 255 runs at a strike rate of 143.25. Picked up 10 wickets in 13 matches with the ball at an economy rate of 8.61. Has also played for Mumbai Indians - from where he was traded. Further down the capped batter's list, South Africa's David Miller went to Delhi Capitals at a base price of Rs 2 crore, while India's Prithvi Shaw and Sarfaraz Khan and New Zealand opener Devon Conway, along with Australian batter Jake Fraser-McGurk, went unsold. Most recently, he played in IPL 2024 for RCB. In 12 innings, he made 255 runs at a strike rate of 143.25. Picked up 10 wickets in 13 matches with the ball at an economy rate of 8.61. Has also played for Mumbai Indians - from where he was traded. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Meanwhile, other capped all-rounders, including England's Gus Atkinson, India's Deepak Hooda, New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra, and South Africa's Wiaan Mulder, remained unsold. Article Source: IANS
Cameron Green Tops IPL 2026 Mini-Auction Charts with Rs 25.20 Crore KKR Deal
Australian all-rounder Cameron Green bagged the biggest pay cheque at the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction here at the Etihad Arena, when three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) acquired his services for a whopping price of Rs 25.20 crore, while reigning champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru bought India all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer for Rs 7 crore. Registered as a batter, owing to a goof-up by his manager during the player auction registration, Green went past the previous record set by his Australia teammate Mitchell Starc, whom KKR bought for Rs 24.75 crore in the IPL 2024 auction. Green made his IPL debut in the 2023 season after the Mumbai Indians (MI) bought him for Rs 17.5 crore. Notably, at the time, he became the second-most-expensive overseas player in IPL auction history, and the most expensive Australian player. Most recently, he played in IPL 2024 for RCB after being traded in from MI. In 12 innings, he made 255 runs at a strike rate of 143.25 and picked up 10 wickets in 13 matches with the ball at an economy of 8.61. Further in the capped batter's list, South Africa's David Miller went to Delhi Capitals at his base price of Rs 2 crore, while India's Prithvi Shaw, Sarfaraz Khan and New Zealand opener Devon Conway, formerly with Chennai Super Kings, and Australia batter Jake Fraser-McGurk, formerly with DC, went unsold. Green made his IPL debut in the 2023 season after the Mumbai Indians (MI) bought him for Rs 17.5 crore. Notably, at the time, he became the second-most-expensive overseas player in IPL auction history, and the most expensive Australian player. Most recently, he played in IPL 2024 for RCB after being traded in from MI. In 12 innings, he made 255 runs at a strike rate of 143.25 and picked up 10 wickets in 13 matches with the ball at an economy of 8.61. Also Read: Live Cricket Score A total of 1390 players registered for the Player Auction, out of which 350 players were shortlisted; 240 Indian and 110 are overseas recruits. The pool comprises 224 uncapped Indian players and 14 uncapped overseas players, adding significant depth and fresh talent to this year's auction roster. Article Source: IANS
During the Lionel Messi event, angry spectators resorted to an indiscriminate rampage and clashed with the police, causing an estimated damage of Rs 2 crore to stadium furniture.
Cameron Green shattered the overseas IPL auction record after Kolkata Knight Riders outbid Chennai Super Kings in a fierce bidding war. However, despite the historic Rs 25.2 crore bid, the Australian all-rounder will not receive the full amount due to IPL salary cap rules.
West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas has reportedly offered to resign following allegations of mismanagement and security lapses at the Lionel Messi event in Kolkata. The move comes after angry spectators clashed with police, causing significant damage to stadium property. A Trinamool Congress leader shared a purported resignation letter, though its authenticity is being questioned.
West Bengal sports minister resigns over Messi event debacle
West Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas resigned on Tuesday, December 16 following the debacle at Lionel Messis match in Kolkata on December 13. In a handwritten letter to chief minister Mamata Banerjee, Biswas, who has faced much of the criticism for the chaos, said he was stepping down to ensure a free and fair investigation Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
IPL auction 2026: RCB snap up Venkatesh Iyer for 7 crore after intense bidding war
Indian all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer was bought by RCB for 7 crore at the IPL 2026 mini-auction after being released by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Despite a muted 2025 season, his base price of 2 crore reflected his value in the domestic circuit. A left-handed batter and medium-pace bowler, Venkatesh made his IPL debut with KKR in 2021 and earned national call-ups, with his peak IPL value reaching 23.75 crore in 2025.
Captain Shreyas Iyer Joins PBKS Think Tank At IPL 2026 Auction Table
Captain Shreyas Iyer: Shreyas Iyer joined Punjab Kings management at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction table, becoming only the second cricketer, after Rishabh Pant, to be a part of the process. The IPL 2026 auction is currently underway here at the Etihad Arena. Pant was part of the auction table when he was the Delhi Capitals skipper, for the 2024 edition of the event. IPL 2024 was Pants comeback to the league after his near-death accident. That edition, notably, was also his last with the franchise, as he was roped in by the Lucknow Super Giants at the IPL 2025 mega auction last year. Iyer, who left Kolkata Knight Riders after the teams victorious IPL 2024 campaign, was roped in by PBKS at the IPL 2025 mega-auction for a whopping Rs. 26.75 crore and handed the leadership duties. His captaincy proved critical for the team, as they reached only their second final in the tournaments history, only to lose the title to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who lifted their maiden cup. The IPL 2025 runners-up have already retained a core group of 21 players, providing a stable base as they plan to fill a few important gaps with the 11.5 crore they still have. With four remaining slots, including two for overseas players, PBKS has the structure and flexibility to make precise, high-impact additions. With a near-complete roster, Punjab Kings will mainly focus on targeted, minor upgrades during the auction rather than major overhauls. They aim to acquire a powerful middle-order batter to boost late-game scoring and increase batting lineup flexibility. The IPL 2025 runners-up have already retained a core group of 21 players, providing a stable base as they plan to fill a few important gaps with the 11.5 crore they still have. With four remaining slots, including two for overseas players, PBKS has the structure and flexibility to make precise, high-impact additions. Also Read: Live Cricket Score PBKS squad before IPL 2026 auction: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harpreet Brar, Suryansh Shedge, Vishnu Vinod, Xavier Bartlett, Yash Thakur, Mitchell Owen, Harnoor Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson. Article Source: IANS
Cameron Green Becomes Costliest Overseas Buy In IPL History, Sold To KKR For Rs 25.20 Cr
Australian all-rounder Cameron Green was roped in by Kolkata Knight Riders for a whopping sum of Rs. 25.20 crore at the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction, underway here at the Etihad Arena. With that, he became the most expensive overseas player in the history of the tournament. As his bidding reached the Rs 25 crore mark, he went past the previous record set by his Australia teammate Mitchell Starc, who was bought by KKR for Rs 24.75 crore in the IPL 2024 auction. Overall, he became the third costliest player in the history of the IPL auction after Rishabh Pant (Rs 27 crore to Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2025 mega auction) and Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer (26.75 crore in IPL 2025 auction). Green went under the hammer at his base price of Rs. 2 crore and initiated a bidding war between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals, before the latter team backed out when the figures touched Rs. 13 crore. Just then, five-time champions Chennai Super Kings lifted the paddle as the battle intensified. KKR and CSK entered the auction as the teams with the heaviest purses, with the three-time champions having Rs. 64.30 crore and the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led team having Rs. 43.40 crore. After a few tense moments and several discussions among members of the think tanks of both sides, Green became the first player of the eve to cross the Rs. 20 crore mark before KKR sealed the deal for a whopping 25.20 crore. Just then, five-time champions Chennai Super Kings lifted the paddle as the battle intensified. KKR and CSK entered the auction as the teams with the heaviest purses, with the three-time champions having Rs. 64.30 crore and the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led team having Rs. 43.40 crore. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The all-rounders most recent IPL outing was in IPL 2024, when he represented RCB. In 12 innings, he made 255 runs at a strike rate of 143.25. Picked up 10 wickets in 13 matches with the ball at an economy of 8.61. Has also played for the Mumbai Indians before being traded. Article Source: IANS
Green surpassed the previous record bid for an overseas player held by fellow Aussie Mitchell Starc (24.75 crore), also by Kolkata Knight Riders
IPL Auction 2026: Full List Of All Sold And Unsold Players, And Salaries
IPL Auction 2026: Full List of Sold and Unsold Players - The IPL 2026 auction has seen an all-time record break in the first set.Cameron Greenwas roped in by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 25.20 crore
Cameron Green scripts history, becomes costliest overseas buy as KKR outbid CSK at IPL 2026 auction
Australian all-rounder Cameron Green created history at the IPL auction as he became the costliest overseas player. Kolkata Knight Riders won a fierce bidding war against Chennai Super Kings, securing Green after an intense contest that sent the auction room buzzing.
MI, RR, CSK, KKR: As it happened - How Green became a 'Knight'
An intense bidding war erupted for Australian all-rounder Cameron Green at the IPL auction, with three teams vying for his signature. Ultimately, the Kolkata Knight Riders secured Green for a staggering Rs 25.20 crore, potentially making him the most expensive player of the auction.
IPL Auction 2026: These are the 10 costliest players in IPL history
Cameron Green has become the third most expensive player in IPL history, acquired by Kolkata Knight Riders for 25.20 crore at the 2026 auction. This significant deal highlights his escalating value, following strong performances with Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Green's acquisition places him among an elite group of high-value players in the league's history.
Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas Resigns Over Chaos At Lionel Messi Kolkata Event
Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas Resigns Over Chaos At Lionel Messi Kolkata Event
IPL Auction Record Buy: Cameron Green fetched a massive bid at the IPL Auction, becoming the most expensive player in IPL Auction. Multiple teams vied for the Australian all-rounder but Kolkata Knight Riders finally bought him. Cameron Green's ability with bat and ball made him a top target. He offers power hitting and bowling skills. This makes him a valuable asset for any franchise. His proven T20 performance justifies the high price.
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