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Hundred draft: Smriti Mandhana goes high, Harmanpreet, Babar Azam, Mohd. Rizwan find no buyer
Riding high on the success of her team (RCB) at the recently concluded Women’s Premier League, Smiriti Mandhana was snapped by Southern Brave, while her teammate at RCB Richa Ghosh was picked by Birmingham Phoenix. Both players remained the only two Indians picked up in the hundred draft. Harmanpreet Kaur didn’t find any buyer.
Australian Women went big with Beth Mooney (Manchester Originals), Meg Lanning (London Spirit) being picked at second and third selection. Other Australians to be picked were Ashleigh Gardner (Trent Rockets), Annabel Sutherland (Northern Superchargers) and Jess Jonassen (Welsh Fire)
On men’s draft, West Indies’ power-hitters remained the dominant force with Nicholas Pooran (Northern Superchargers) being the first to be signed. Other power-hitters from West Indies included Rovman Powell (Trent Rockets), Andre Russell (London Spirit), Shimron Hetmyer (London Spirit) and Kieron Pollard (Southern Brave). Few renowned players like Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Jason Roy couldn’t find a buyer. Several notable Aussies, David Warner, Matthew Wade, Josh Inglis and Tim David weren’t picked.
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IPL to allow temporary replacements as tournament resumes on May 17
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to resume on May 17 after a week-long suspension prompted by escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. Meanwhile, the IPL has taken a bold decision, allowing franchises to sign temporary replacement players for the remainder of the season. However, these players will not be eligible for retention ahead of the next edition o...
Trent Boult to rejoin MI for the remainder of IPL
New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult, according to ESPNcricinfo, is set to rejoin Mumbai Indians’ squad for the remainder of the Indian Premier League 2025, which is scheduled to resume on May 17. The veteran pacer will return at a crucial time for Indians, who have staged an impressive turnaround after a dismal start to the tournament. Boult has played a ...
“One of the greatest Test batters”: James Anderson on Kohli
Former England fast-bowling legend James Anderson has lauded Virat Kohli as one of the greatest batters to ever play Test cricket following Kohli’s recent retirement from the longest format. Kohli, who called time on his Test career after a remarkable 14-year journey, leaves behind a legacy that will be remembered forever.
Kohli’s retirement call came just...
West Indies name squad for England tour
West Indies have announced their squad for the upcoming white-ball tour of England, with Chinelle Henry and Deandra Dottin missing out due to injury. The tour will involve three ODIs and as many T20Is, scheduled to be played from May 21 to June 8. Hayley Matthews will be leading the side amid the presence of Shemaine Campbelle, Aaliyah Alleyne,...
“Massive blow to Test cricket”: Former England star on Kohli’s Test retirement
Former England cricketer Moeen Ali has shared his views on Virat Kohli’s recent announcement to retire from Test cricket, calling it a huge blow to the Test cricket. Moeen Ali didn’t hold back in expressing praise for Kohli’s contributions to the game, even drawing a comparison between Kohli and the legendary Sachin Tendulkar....
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