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Matheesha Pathirana. (Photo: ANI)

Pathirana jots down emotional farewell note to CSK, reveals one unfulfilled desire with franchise

Dec 16, 2025

Pathirana was sold to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for a whopping Rs 18 crore during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction on Tuesday. Delhi Capitals (DC) opened the bidding for Sri Lankan speedster, and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) joined the fray. Bidding intensified between LSG and DC as Pathirana's bid rose to Rs 10.4 crore. When the bid stood at Rs 15.8 crore, KKR came in at Rs 16 crore, quickly raised it to Rs 18 crore, and ultimately stole the deal.

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Livingstone bags Rs 13 crore deal as SRH go big in IPL auction

Dec 16, 2025

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) made one of the marquee purchases of the auction by signing England all-rounder Liam Livingstone for Rs 13 crore. Livingstone brings vast T20 experience, having scored 7,496 runs in 330 T20 matches at an average of 28.18 and a strike rate of 144.93, including two centuries and 39 half-centuries, along with 143 wickets at an average just over 25. For England, he has 955 runs in 60 T20Is at an average of 25.13 and a strike rate of 148.98, with one century and two fifties, besides 43 wickets.
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KSCA constitutes new Cricket Advisory Committee featuring Kumble, Srinath

Dec 16, 2025
Ravi Bishnoi (Photo: ANI)

"Bowling alongside Ravindra Jadeja will mean a lot": RR's new pick Ravi Bishnoi

Dec 16, 2025

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Matheesha Pathirana. (Photo: ANI)

"Acquired two of three shortlisted players": Sanjiv Goenka on losing Pathirana in IPL auction

Dec 16, 2025

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka has expressed delight at having acquired two of the three "shortlisted...
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Pune Grand Tour unveils trophy in New Delhi in presence of Union Sports Minister Mandaviya, IOA president

Dec 16, 2025

The event brought together notable dignitaries at the national capital, led by Union Minister of Youth Affairs &...
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"Hope Bangladesh become a force in coming T20 WC": Pakistan pace icon Shoaib Akhtar

Dec 16, 2025

Marking his first role in the T20 franchise circuit, Akhtar has joined Dhaka Capitals as a mentor in...
Parth Jindal (Photo: ANI)

"I think we came in with a clear plan": Parth Jindal on DC's IPL 2026 Auction strategy

Dec 16, 2025
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty. (Photo: ANI)

Satwik-Chirag India's lone representative at BWF World Tour Finals

Dec 16, 2025
Nitish Kumar Reddy. (Photo: ANI)

SMAT 2025: Nitish Kumar Reddy shines as Andhra Pradesh ends Jharkhand's nine-match winning streak

Dec 16, 2025
Stephen Fleming (Photo: Reuters)

"We've been watching...": Stephen Fleming on buying Kartik Sharma, Prashant Veer at IPL 2026 auction

Dec 16, 2025
Kartik Sharma. (Photo: X/IPL)

IPL 2026 auction: Kartik Sharma joins Prashant Veer to CSK for record-breaking price

Dec 16, 2025
Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara (R) with Brian Lara (Photo/ANI)

Rajasthan Royals co-owner Manoj Badale speaks on Sangakkara's appointment as coach, dismisses RR sale rumours

Dec 16, 2025
Cameron Green (Photo: ANI)

"So excited to be part of Kolkata...": Cameron Green looks forward to Eden Gardens atmosphere after joining KKR

Dec 16, 2025
David Miller. (Photo/ANI)

"It's a genius move by Delhi Capitals": Anil Kumble praises DC's smart move for signing David Miller for Rs 2 crore

Dec 16, 2025
Cameron Green (Photo: ANI)

"Would like to see him play opening slot for KKR": Anil Kumble on Cameron Green's role

Dec 16, 2025
Azhar Mahmood. (Photo: Reuters)

Azhar Mahmood ends his coaching stint with Pakistan's Test side

Dec 16, 2025
Jacob Duffy (Photo: ANI)

"Duffy is a bargain...": RCB Director of Cricket welcomes Kiwi pacer's acquisition in IPL 2026 auction

Dec 16, 2025
Australian captain Pat Cummins (Photo: ANI)

Pat Cummins hails Head-Weatherald opening partnership as Ashes series decider looms

Dec 16, 2025