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‘Toughest call we’ve ever taken’: CSK explains why they traded Ravindra Jadeja for Sanju Samson | Cricket News

Ravindra Jadeja (Photo by Prakash Singh/Getty Images) Chennai Super Kings Managing Director Kasi Viswanathan announced that the franchise has traded their key all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran to Rajasthan Royals in exchange for Sanju Samson ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, describing it as one of the most challenging decisions for the team management.The…

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After 800 days of drought, Babar Azam finally hits ton, equals Saeed Anwar’s elusive record | Cricket News

Pakistan’s Babar Azam (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) Babar Azam scored an unbeaten 102 runs off 119 balls, leading Pakistan to a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in Friday’s one-day international match in Rawalpindi. The win secured Pakistan an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, which was briefly in doubt after a suicide bombing in…

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‘RR gave me my first platform’ – Ravindra Jadeja reveals why his reunion with Rajasthan Royals is special | Cricket News

Ravindra Jadeja (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) Veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and England’s Sam Curran have joined Rajasthan Royals from Chennai Super Kings ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League retention deadline, while Sanju Samson moves to CSK in a significant player trade. Jadeja, who returns to RR after 17 years for Rs 14 crore, was part…

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As Bihar’s Vaibhav Suryavanshi creates history in Asia Cup Rising Stars, coaches go ga-ga over 14-year-old’s blitzkrieg | Cricket News

Vaibhav Suryavanshi (BCCI Photo) MUMBAI: Bihar’s teen batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi continues to show his penchant for smashing cricketing records at an age where kids bother more about ice creams and homework. On Friday, the 14-year-old explosive opener blazed away to 144 off just 42 balls in India A’s opening game in the Asia Cup…

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IPL 2026 Retentions: Official! Mohammad Shami joins LSG; Delhi Capitals sign Nitish Rana | New Zealand in India 2016 News

SRH’s Mohammad Shami (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist Lav) It has been confirmed officially that Mohammad Shami will join Lucknow Super Giants from Sunrisers Hyderabad at his existing fee of Rs 10 crore. The experienced fast bowler has played 119 IPL matches across five franchises since 2013. Shami earned the Purple Cap in 2023 with 28 wickets…

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IPL Retentions 2026 Live Updates: Sanju Samson joins Chennai Super Kings; Rajasthan rope in Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran

IPL Retention 2026 Live Updates: Welcome to our TimesofIndia.com’s coverage of IPL Retention Day 2025 — one of the most anticipated off-season moments as all ten franchises confirm their official retention lists for the IPL 2026 campaign. Every team has spent weeks negotiating contracts, weighing performances, exploring internal trades, and assessing long-term squad needs. Today,…

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Levon Aronian, P Harikrishna face decisive final games; Javokhir Sindarov scores lone win of the day | Chess News

Panaji: Levon Aronian and P Harikrishna will aim to cash in on their white pieces on Saturday when they play the last classical game of their World Cup pre-quarterfinals against Arjun Erigaisi and Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara, respectively. The veterans from Armenia and India drew their first games at Rio Resort here on Friday. With…

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‘Everything happened in the first over’: Jasprit Bumrah explains his Eden Gardens magic | Cricket News

India’s Jasprit Bumrah (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) Kolkata: How do you solve a problem like Jasprit Bumrah? That is a question on every opposition skipper’s mind right now, especially Temba Bavuma. The South Africa skipper would have kept the Bumrah threat in mind when he chose to bat after winning the toss on Friday. However, he…

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