Cricket News

R Ashwin questions CSK’s Sarfaraz Khan signing and predicts Dhoni may step back in IPL 2026.

A video showing Jasprit Bumrah taking a fan’s phone at an airport during the SA T20I series went viral, triggering online debate. While some slammed him for “arrogance,” the fan shared the clip himself, hinting the moment may have been light-hearted.

In the Ashes 2025 Adelaide Test, Nathan Lyon became Australia’s second-highest Test wicket-taker by surpassing Glenn McGrath’s 563 wickets. McGrath’s funny reaction went viral as Lyon’s comeback performance put Australia firmly in control on Day 2.

The fourth T20I between India and South Africa in Lucknow was abandoned due to dense fog and hazardous AQI. With India leading 2-1, fans and public figures, including MP Shashi Tharoor, slammed the BCCI for poor winter scheduling in North India.

BBG Sports, operator of Snicko, admitted an error that gave Australia’s Alex Carey a reprieve at 72 during the third Ashes Test. Carey went on to score a century, sparking controversy over the technology’s reliability in the high-stakes series.

Lionel Messi concluded his GOAT India Tour in New Delhi, felicitated at Arun Jaitley Stadium. A viral moment saw him notice two stars on India’s cricket jersey. The tour also included a visit to the Vantara wildlife sanctuary in Jamnagar.

CSK acquired Sanju Samson from the Rajasthan Royals in a blockbuster trade for Jadeja and Curran ahead of IPL 2026. Coach Fleming said it’s part of their succession plan, securing a top-order batter and future wicketkeeper after Dhoni’s era.

KKR splashed record sums on Cameron Green and Matheesha Pathirana at the IPL 2026 auction, while uncapped Indian youngsters drew massive bids, reshaping squads ahead of the new season.

Kris Srikkanth slammed SRH’s IPL 2026 auction strategy and questioned GT’s planning, calling out unaddressed weaknesses.

After going unsold initially at the IPL 2026 auction, Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan was picked by CSK in the accelerated round at the base price. After a strong domestic season, he thanked CSK for giving him a “new life” to revive his IPL career.