‘Matheesha Pathirana is a huge risk’: Former India captain cautions KKR after Rs. 18-crore IPL auction buy | Cricket News

[ad_1] Cricketer Matheesha Pathirana (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) Former India cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth expressed surprise at the massive sum paid to Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana during the IPL 2026 auction, where Kolkata Knight Riders secured him for a staggering INR 18 crore. Known for his unusual bowling action, Pathirana attracted intense interest on auction day,…

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England fume as Snickometer glitch saves Alex Carey in Adelaide Ashes Test | Cricket News

[ad_1] Australia’s Alex Carey, left, celebrates his century (AP Photo/James Elsby) England were weighing up whether to formally approach the match referee over the use of Snickometer technology in Australia after the company supplying the system accepted responsibility for a possible operational mistake on the opening day of the third Ashes Test at the Adelaide…

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

[ad_1] Quinton de Kock (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) Mumbai Indians (MI) approached the IPL 2026 mini auction with the smallest available purse, just Rs 2.75 crore, after retaining most of their core squad. Despite the limited funds, they secured South African wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock for only Rs 1 crore, a move praised by…

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Dhoni’s last dance? Ex-India batter reads the signs as CSK bet big on youth at IPL Auction | Cricket News

[ad_1] MS Dhoni and Stephen Fleming (Agency Image) NEW DELHI: Former India and Chennai Super Kings batter Robin Uthappa believes the speculation surrounding MS Dhoni’s future can finally be put to rest, insisting that the IPL 2026 season is set to be the 44-year-old legend’s last as a player. Speaking after CSK’s strikingly youth-focused auction…

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

[ad_1] Australia’s Alex Carey celebrates his century at the Adelaide Oval. (AP Photo) A composed Alex Carey marked a special day at his home ground with a majestic century as Australia seized control on the opening day of the third Ashes Test against England at Adelaide Oval on Wednesday. Carey’s assured 106, combined with a…

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