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The WPL 2027 auction data features a mix of Indian and overseas cricketers, with franchises strengthening their squads through a combination of experienced international players, domestic talent and emerging prospects.While several players secured contracts at their respective base prices, others attracted higher bids, and a number of cricketers remained unsold.According to the supplied auction list,…

Cricket – ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 – Semi Final – Australia v West Indies – The Oval, London, Britain – June 30, 2026 Australia’s Sophie Molineux Action Images via Reuters/Cat Goryn KOCHI: UP Warriorz, with the biggest purse of Rs 3.75 crore, beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a fierce bidding war to sign…

Kajal Dhochak and Neelam Sirohi NEW DELHI: With 30 seconds left and the scores locked at 4-4, Kajal Dhochak stood on the brink of a golden finish. The 18-year-old Indian had fought her way back into contention, but just when victory appeared within reach, Ukraine’s Anastasiya Alpyeyeva struck decisively. Kajal’s spirited resistance ended in an…

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2027 mini-auction in Kochi saw several prominent international cricketers and familiar domestic names fail to attract bids despite their experience and previous performances.With limited slots available across five franchises, teams had to prioritise their remaining budgets and specific squad requirements. The absence of bids for several established players highlighted the…

The WPL 2027 mini auction was held in Kochi on Wednesday, October 28, with 150 players going under the hammer.The five franchises — Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz — had a total of 27 slots to fill.Australia captain Sophie Molineux was the most expensive player at the auction,…

NEW DELHI: UP Warriorz strengthened their squad for the 2027 Women’s Premier League season by adding eight players at the auction, with Australian all-rounder Sophie Molineux emerging as their biggest signing at Rs 1.1 crore.The franchise also secured Asha Sobhana Joy, Sahana Pawar, Manali Dakshini and Scotland all-rounder Kathryn Bryce as they completed their squad…

Ireland’s seam-bowling all-rounder Orla Prendergast (Image: IANS) Ireland all-rounder Orla Prendergast has created history at the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction, becoming the first player from her country to secure a contract in the tournament. Gujarat Giants signed the 24-year-old for her base price of Rs 30 lakh at the auction in Kochi. Who…

James Anderson (Photo by Reuters) James Anderson is set to continue his cricket career in Italy after Lancashire decided not to renew his contract. The 44-year-old former England fast bowler will captain and co-own a Naples-based team in a 10-over cricket tournament.Anderson spent 25 years with Lancashire and remains one of England’s most successful bowlers,…

Marnus Labuschagne extended his unwanted record on Wednesday, going 48 Test innings without a century as Australia reached 90/2 at lunch on Day 2 of the decisive third Test against South Africa at Newlands.His ongoing drought is now the longest among Australian top-four batters, with his last Test hundred coming in July 2023.Australia reached 90…

Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma In a team where individual milestones often command the spotlight, Sanju Samson chose to put the team ahead of himself. Fresh off a match-winning 61, the India wicketkeeper-batter gave up his opening slot to teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the third T20I against New Zealand, a selfless call that earned…