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The first-ever mens Hundred auction took place at Piccadilly Lights in London on Thursday, marking a new chapter for the competition. With squads now finalised, heres a look at how the eight teams stack up ahead of the 2026 season of the Hundred mens competition. Birmingham Phoenix: Jacob Bethell (340,000), Rehan Ahmed (250,000), Donovan Ferreira (210,000), Mitchell Owen (130,000), Saqib Mahmood (150,000), Usman Tariq (140,000), Joe Clarke (85,000), Will Smeed (55,000), Jordan Thompson (60,000),

Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah: Hours after issuing a non-bailable warrant against former J&K Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah in the J&K Cricket Association (JKCA) scam case, the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Srinagar on Thursday recalled the warrant. The CJM Srinagar said in the recall order that the decision was taken considering Abdullahs condition following a murderous attack a day earlier. Earlier in the day, the CJM had issued a non-bailable warrant as Abdullah failed to appear in court e

After Kavya Maran: After Kavya Maran's franchise Sunrisers Leeds bought Pakistan leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed for 190,000 pounds (Rs 2.3 crore) on Thursday in the inaugural mens Hundred auction, the decision drew backlash from many Indian supporters on social media. Abrar became the first Pakistani international signed by an Indian-owned franchise in the tournament. Leeds acquired Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed for 190k. Abrar was literally used to mock India with the having tea picture and used to moc

Lucknow Super Giants: India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant shared glimpses of him training under former India batting all-rounder Yuvraj Singh in a short camp in Mumbai as he looks to revive his white-ball career ahead of IPL 2026 starting on March 28. Pant, who captains Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and is the most expensive IPL player via a Rs 27 crore deal, has not played competitive cricket since suffering a side strain while batting on the eve of Indias ODI series against New Zealand in Vado

Wales Cricket Board: Sunrisers Leeds bought Pakistan leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed for 190,000 pounds (Rs 2.3 crore) on Thursday in the inaugural mens Hundred auction, making him the first Pakistani international signed by an Indian-owned franchise in the tournament. The purchase for Abrar, who came with a base price of 75,000 pounds, came after Sunrisers Leeds, owned by Indian media group Sun TV, prevailed in a bidding contest with Trent Rockets at the auction shortly before the lunch break happened.

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium: Punjab Kings (PBKS) have unveiled their match jersey for the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, with the franchise opting for a refreshed design that features its signature red and blue colours. PBKS, led by Indias ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer and coached by legendary Australia cricketer Ricky Ponting, had finished as runners-up of IPL 2025 after losing to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the final at the Narendra Mod Stadium in Ahmedabad. The fr

World Champions India: World Champions India could play additional T20Is in Sri Lanka and Ireland as the team prepares for a packed international schedule over the next 12 months, said a report. The proposed matches would come alongside a series of already scheduled bilateral tours and tournaments. According to a report by Cricbuzz, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering adding three T20Is to Indias upcoming tour of Sri Lanka. The matches are likely to take place before

Gurudwara Shri Rakab Ganj Sahib: India head coach Gautam Gambhir offered prayers at Gurudwara Shri Rakab Ganj Sahib on Thursday to express gratitude after Indias triumphant campaign in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. India sealed the title with a commanding 96-run win over New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. The victory made India the first team to win three T20 World Cup titles and the first to successfully defend the trophy on home soil. The former India opener w

T20 World Cup: Indias left-arm fast bowler Arshdeep Singh said the teams focus on process and self-belief was key to their 2026 Mens T20 World Cup triumph on home soil, adding that the squad has set its sights on winning multiple trophies in the coming decade. With a 96-run win over New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India became the first team to defend its title, win the trophy thrice and also emerge victorious on home soil. When we won the last (T20) World Cup

IGPL CEO Uttam Singh Mundy: The LIV Golf-backed International Series and the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) have unveiled a direct performance pathway that will propel Indias top performers onto the global stage. Leading IGPL players will gain access to various International Series events and further opportunities to compete at LIV Golf Promotions, accelerating their progression into elite-level golf. The collaboration was formalised at LIV Golf Singapore, where leaders from both organisation

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Former India captain Anil Kumble said Rajat Patidar will face a stern test in leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru to successive Indian Premier League (IPL) titles, saying that the expectations will be on a high after last seasons breakthrough triumph. Patidar took over from Faf du Plessis as RCBs captain ahead of the 2025 season and led the side to their first-ever trophy win in Ahmedabad. With RCB set to open their IPL 2026 season against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Marc

BAN vs PAK 2nd ODI , Cricket Tips :Pakistan suffered an embarrassment in the first ODI in Dhaka. They looked clueless against an all-round Bangladesh. From 41/0 in 9.5 overs to 114 all-out in 30.4 overs. Only three batters for Pakistan scored more than ten runs. Then with the ball, they were all over the pace and bowled loose balls. Tanzid Hasan took advantage of the poor bowling and scored an unbeaten 67 off 42 balls to seal the deal for Bangladesh. It was the first ODI defeat for Pakistan sin

Indian Premier League: Former India left-arm pacer Irfan Pathan said the talismanic Virat Kohli will be hungrier than ever to win back-to-back Indian Premier League (IPL) titles after Royal Challengers Bangalore won their first-ever trophy in 2025. Kohli played a pivotal role in RCBs IPL 2025 victory by hitting 43 in the final against Punjab Kings and ended the season as the sides leading run-getter with 657 runs in 15 matches. The hunger in Virat Kohli will be there. In fact, he will be hungrie

The Mission Olympic Cell: The Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) under the Sports Authority of India (SAI) has approved financial assistance for leading Indian tennis players Yuki Bhambri and Sumit Nagal, while also recommending the inclusion of emerging player Dhakshineswar Suresh in the Target Asian Games Group (TAGG). The decision came after keeping in mind Indian tennis players preparations for key events such as the Asian Games 2026 and the second round of the Davis Cup 2026 qualifiers. The MOC app

Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement: Former India head coach Rahul Dravid is likely to receive the Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award, while Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill could be named as Mens Cricketer of the Year when the BCCI Awards takes place in the national capital on March 15. IANS had previously reported that the annual awards ceremony named NAMAN will see the recent Mens T20 World Cup winning team, 2025 Mens Champions Trophy winning side, the victorious 2025 Womens ODI World C

Karnataka State Cricket Association: Despite the Board of Cricket Control of India (BCCI) including M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in the first phase schedule of the IPL 2026 released on Wednesday, a cloud of uncertainty still hangs over the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) home ground. The fate of the stadium rests on March 13, when an expert committee appointed by the government of Karnataka is scheduled to inspect the M Chinnaswamy Stadium before giving its final verdict on hosti

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) seam-bowling all-rounder Ramandeep Singh said working under Shane Watson and Andre Russell in the franchises coaching setup for IPL 2026 is a blessing, adding that he wants to soak in as many lessons as possible from the legendary all-rounders. Watson has joined KKR as assistant coach while Russell has taken on the role of power coach. Having them in the dugout is a blessing. I want to make the most of it and absorb as much as I can from them.

King Charles and global cricket royalty have been invited to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first Test match in Melbourne, officials said Thursday, with ticket sales through the roof a year before a ball is bowled. Australia will play England under lights at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to celebrate the landmark from March 11-15 next year. It will commemorate the first ever Test, played between the two arch-rivals, at the same stadium in 1877. All members of the Australia and England tea

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Former India cricketer Abhinav Mukund believes defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) could face a tough examination at home in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), describing their early fixtures against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as a 'trial by fire'. Last year. RCB 's performances away from home were better than those at their home venue M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The Bengaluru-based franchise managed to

Indian Premier League: Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan has labelled the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash between five-time winners Mumbai Indians (MI) and defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as the biggest game among the first 20 matches. The schedule for the first phase of the tournament was announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday, to be played from March 28 to April 12. The 19th edition of the cash-rich event will commence with def

The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has taken strict action on West Indies fast-bowling all-rounder Javon Searles, Titans team owner Chitranjan Rathod and team official Griffith following the breach of the anti-corruption codes of Cricket West Indies (CWI) and the ICC. All three individuals face charges in relation to the Bim10 Tournament 2023/24, which falls under the jurisdiction of the CWI Anti-Corruption Code. In addition, Griffith faces one charge rela

Manchester Super Giants: The most successful captain in the history of women's cricket, Meg Lanning, believes that the Australian side is entering an exciting new phase following the retirement of veteran wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy from international cricket. Healy brought the curtain down on her decade-long international career after Australias victory over India in a multi-format series. The wicketkeeper-batter led the side in the ODIs and the one-off Test at the WACA Ground. Under her l

The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed the safe return of the last travelling groups from both South Africa and the West Indies, who were stranded in India following the conclusion of their 2026 T20 World Cup campaigns. Within the past 24 hours, South Africas remaining 29 members and the West Indies' final 16 members have departed on flights to their respective homelands, bringing to a close a complex operation that has taken place under exceptio

T20 World Cup: Indias pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah expressed his gratitude, stating that he always wanted to take on a challenging role, which led him to choose cricket. He stated that being able to make a difference brings him great joy and that theres no better feeling than that. Bumrah was the wrecker-in-chief for Team India in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup final, where he picked up a four-wicket haul in his four-over spell to help his side defend their crown and clinch a second consecutive tit

Manchester Super Giants: At the inaugural Womens Hundred auction, where record-breaking sums were exchanged and the spotlight was firmly on players, MI London head coach Lisa Keightley stood out for a different reason: she was the only woman occupying a coaching role. With extensive experience leading teams across Australia, England, and franchises in the Womens Big Bash and the Women's Premier League, Keightley is no stranger to high-pressure environments. Yet, as the auction unfolded, the abse

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has charged team officials Chitranjan Rathod and Trevon Griffith, along with West Indian player Javon Searles, with various breaches of the Anti-Corruption Codes of Cricket West Indies (CWI) and the ICC. All three individuals face charges in relation to the Bim10 Tournament 2023/24, which falls under the jurisdiction of the CWI Anti-Corruption Code. In addition, Griffith faces one charge relating to International Matches that fall under the jurisdiction of

The Asian Games: As the 2026 Indian Open approaches, Indias squash star Ramit Tandon is gearing up to showcase his skills on home soil. Scheduled from March 18 to 22 at Mumbais Brabourne Stadium, the tournament is crucial in Tandons busy year, which also includes preparing for the 2026 Asian Games, a major event that doubles as a pathway to the Olympics. In an exclusive interview with IANS, Tandon reflected on the current state of Indian squash, the pressures and perks of playing at home, and wh

IPL 2026is scheduled to start from28 March, but India has suddenly been woken up by the news of aplayers auction to form teams for a white-ball professional league calledThe Hundred. This tournament commenced in the2021 English cricket season, but with our own IPL being the envy of the cricketing world, and with none of the Indian stars participating (in the mens event), India never seriously paid attention to The Hundred. Suddenly, this year everything has changed, andanother IPL-style mens and

New Zealand's Sophie Devine and Beth Mooneyof Australia topped the bidding in the inaugural auction for English cricket's women's Hundred on Wednesday, each securing deals worth 210,000 ($282,000) All-rounder Dani Gibson went for 190,000 to Sunrisers Leeds to become the highest-paid Englishwoman while South Africa all-rounderNadine de Klerk, who starred at the recent 50-over World Cup, went to London Spirit for 170,000. Former New Zealand captain Devine will play for the Welsh Fire while Trent R

Bangladesh pace sensation Nahid Rana claimed his first five-wicket haul in one-day internationals to lead his team to a crushing eight-wicket win over Pakistan in their opening match on Wednesday. Rana returned figures of 5-24 to skittle out Pakistan for 114, a total Bangladesh overhauled in 15.1 overs of the 50-over contest in Mirpur to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Opener Tanzid Hasanhammered an unbeaten 67 off 42 balls and put on a second-wicket partnership of 82 with Najmul Hoss

Opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim: Pakistans cricket team faced sharp criticism from fans and media after suffering a humiliating eight-wicket defeat against Bangladesh in the first ODI, here. Chasing a modest target of 115, Bangladesh comfortably reached 115/2 in just 15.1 overs. Opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim led the charge with an unbeaten 67, while Najmul Hossain Shanto contributed 27 as the hosts sealed an emphatic victory. Pakistan did get an early breakthrough when captain Shaheen Shah Afridi dismisse

BCCI Ethics Officer: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Ethics Officer, Justice Arun Mishra, has dismissed a conflict-of-interest complaint filed against former India captain MS Dhoni, ruling that there was no evidence of any violation under the boards regulations. The complaint, filed in February 2024, claimed that Dhoni, while being a current player, was also the owner of a cricket academy. This situation allegedly broke Rule 38(4)(a) and Rule 38(4)(p) of the BCCIs conflict-of-in

T20 World Cup: Sanju Samson began the 2026 Mens T20 World Cup relegated to the bench for all but a single league match against Namibia in New Delhi. Many feared the tournament would see Samson as an unused member again, a fate he faced during the victorious 2024 campaign. When it seemed another chapter of unfulfilled potential would be written for Samson, a dramatic turn saw him redrafted during the Super Eights clash against Zimbabwe. From there, Samson did more than just step into the light -

Indian Premier League: Gujarat Titans on Wednesday announced the appointment of former India wicketkeeper-batter Vijay Dahiya as an Assistant Coach ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, further strengthening the franchises coaching setup. A respected figure in Indian cricket, Dahiya represented the country in 19 ODIs and two Tests and enjoyed a successful domestic career with Delhi before transitioning into coaching. He later guided Delhi to the Ranji Trophy title in the 200708 s

TATA Indian Premier League: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced the schedule for the first phase of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, to be played from March 28 to April 12, 2026. As three states are scheduled to undergo State Assembly elections during this period, the full schedule of the tournament will be announced once the poll dates are announced, BCCI said in a statement. The 19th edition of the biggest T20 league on the globe will commence with

Indian Premier League: The first phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 will see defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the season opener at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, March 28, a report said. Five-time champions Mumbai Indians will start their campaign against Kolkata Knight Riders at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on March 29. Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings will open their season against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. This match

T20 World Cup: Indias historic defence of their Mens T20 World Cup title was built on a foundation of sheer dominance and a team-first ethos. Under head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian team clobbered a record 106 sixes and became the first team in tournaments history to maintain a run rate of above 10 runs per over. Behind this relentless power-hitting run to the trophy, there were many contributors - Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan finished amongst the tournament's l

The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the final prize money distribution for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, confirming that champions India will receive USD 2.63 million from the tournaments USD 11.25 million players prize pool. India secured the title after defeating New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, capping off a successful campaign that also delivered a record financial reward. The prize purse reflects the

T20 World Cup: India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak credited the teams culture and unwavering belief in ensuring that Abhishek Sharma would come good one day during their successful 2026 Mens T20 World Cup 2026 campaign after enduring a difficult start to the competition. Abhishek, the swashbuckling top-ranked T20I batter, struggled to get going in the tournament, especially after suffering from a stomach infection. He scored just one fifty and bagged three ducks before shining in the title clash

Indian Premier League: With the 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) set to begin on March 28, former India captain Anil Kumble reflected on Royal Challengers Bengalurus long-awaited title triumph last year, crediting both Virat Kohlis influence and the teams improved bowling unit for their success. Kumble explained that while Kohli remained central to the franchises rise, the bowlers played a decisive role in helping the side clinch their maiden IPL crown. Virat plays a major part in

T20 World Cup: India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has revealed the quiet confidence that preceded Sanju Samsons resurgent run to become the Player of the Tournament in a triumphant 2026 Mens T20 World Cup campaign, recalling how the wicketkeeper-batter promised that he was to contribute to the teams cause whenever the side needed him. Samson has been the toast of the cricket-loving nation still in euphoria of retaining the title on home soil following Indias 96-run triumph over New Zealand in th

The ODI World Cup: Indias T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav opened up about some of the personal conversations he had that shaped the teams triumphant campaign at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, revealing how belief, trust and team spirit played a crucial role behind the scenes. Surya reflected on emotional exchanges with several squad members, including Ishan and Sanju. The skipper said the willingness of players to put the team first, regardless of their role, was one of the defining features of

The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday provided an update on the departure of teams following the conclusion of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, confirming that members of the South Africa and West Indies contingents are returning home amid ongoing travel disruptions. Some of the teams remained stuck in India after the T20 World Cup campaign due to ongoing airspace restrictions in the wake of the conflict in the Middle East and West Asia. The Wes

T20I Rankings: India's title-winning run at the recent ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 saw India batters rewarded in the latest rankings released by the ICC on Wednesday, with the side now holding the top two ranked players on the list for T20I batters. Young opener Abhishek Sharma has held on to his lead at the top following his quickfire half-century against the Black Caps in the T20 World Cup final, while fellow opener Ishan Kishan is now his closest rival after he moved up two places to second

CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO Kasi Viswanathan said that veteran wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni is likely to play all matches in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) while also stating that a final decision of his playing role will be taken by the team management. The 19th edition of the IPL is set to begin on March 28, and all franchises have already begun their training camps to prepare for the cash-rich event. Players who were a part of the recently

CEO Todd Greenberg: Cricket Australia (CA) CEO Todd Greenberg has reaffirmed its intention to include a day-night Test in the 202930 mens Ashes series, pushing back against recent reports suggesting that the fixture had already been ruled out. During the most recent Ashes series in Australia, the day-night Test was staged in Brisbane, where the hosts secured an eight-wicket victory. Englands record in such matches on Australian soil remains poor; they have played four pink-ball Tests there and l

The Afghanistan Cricket Board: The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) announced on Wednesday that the bilateral series between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka, which was initially set to start on March 13 in the United Arab Emirates, has been pushed to late 2026, citing logistical issues, including flight restrictions due to current regional circumstances, as the reason. The tour, which would have marked Afghanistans first time hosting Sri Lanka, was set to include six white-ball fixtures. Three T20 Inte

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis felicitated T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav and all-rounder Shivam Dube at his residence. The Chief Minister, who was also accompanied by his wife Amruta Fadnavis, appreciated Team Indias remarkable triumph in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026. Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis Sir felicitated Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube, appreciating Team Indias remarkable tr

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stalwart Virat Kohli has started his preparations for the upcoming 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is set to begin on March 28. Kohli shared a video of himself hitting powerful shots in the nets as he began training. The 39-year-old appeared in good form as he picked up the bat and smacked some impressive hits at the training centre in the United Kingdom. In the video that he shared on Instagram, Kohl

The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a formal response to the logistical crisis that has left few teams stranded in India following the conclusion of their 2026 T20 World Cup campaigns. The ICC aimed at quelling rising frustrations among players and addressing allegations of preferential treatment, the governing body cited the ongoing crisis across the Gulf region as the sole cause for the travel delays. Some of the teams remained stuck in India a