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IPL 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders Release Andre Russell Ahead Of Mini Auction
Kolkata Knight Riders: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have released superstar all-rounder Andre Russell, ending a long and decorated association with the franchise ahead of the IPL 2026 auction. Russell, who was with KKR for ₹12 crore, headlines a dramatic overhaul that sees the two-time champions part ways with nine players, including six overseas names and high-profile Indian performers.
Along with West Indies' Russell, KKR has also released Venkatesh Iyer (₹23.75 crore), Quinton de Kock (₹3.60 crore), Moeen Ali (₹2 crore), Anrich Nortje (₹6.50 crore), Spencer Johnson (₹2.80 crore), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (₹2 crore), Chetan Sakariya (₹75 lakh), and Luvnith Sisodia (₹30 lakh).
The franchise, a three-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champion, has further completed a trade, sending Mayank Markande (₹30 lakh) to the Mumbai Indians in exchange for left-arm pacer Arjun Tendulkar, who now joins the retained group at ₹30 lakh.
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'I Love That': Pieterson Welcomes Kuldeep's Inclusion In India’s XI For Kolkata Test
South Africa Tests: Former England batter Kevin Pietersen backed spinner Kuldeep Yadav's inclusion in India's playing 11 for the first Test against South Africa at the Eden Gardens on Friday.
1st Test: Rishabh, Axar Return As South Africa Opt To Bat First Against India
India have welcomed back Rishabh Pant and Axar Patel into their playing eleven as South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first in the Test series opener at the Eden Gardens on Friday.
2009 Revisited: Vaas And Lakmal Recall Lahore Terror As Current Squad Face Security Concerns On Pak Tour: Report
Pakistan Cricket Board: Two former Sri Lankan cricketers, who survived the 2009 Lahore terror attack, have warned members of the current squad, facing security concerns following a suicide bomb blast in Islamabad, that it will be no easy task to “get on with the game” after initially deciding to fly home.
IPL 2026: Sherfane Rutherford Traded To Mumbai Indians From Gujarat Titans
Lucknow Super Giants: West Indies’ batting all-rounder Sherfane Rutherford has been traded to Mumbai Indians (MI) from Gujarat Titans (GT) two days ahead of IPL 2026 retention deadline. Previously, MI had traded India’s seam-bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur from Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for INR 2 crore.
South Africa Eye First Test Series Win In India In 25 Years As Jurel, Pant Set To Feature
Star Sports Network TV: Twenty-five years since their last Test series win in India, South Africa return with renewed belief, experience, and the ambition to end one of their longest barren runs in world cricket. The reigning World Test Championship winners, led by Temba Bavuma, will begin their 2025-26 tour at Eden Gardens on Friday, aiming to become only the second visiting side since 2012 to win a series in India.
Playing With Gill Is Always Enjoyable, He’s One Of The Great Players Of Our Generation: Jaiswal
What Rohit Bhaiya: Ahead of the first Test against South Africa, India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has praised skipper Shubman Gill, saying that batting alongside him is an enjoyable experience and that he’s one of the great players of the current generation.
Challenge Is More Mental Than Physical: Gill Admits He Is 'still Trying To Manage Workload' As All-format Player
Ryan Ten Doeschate: India skipper Shubman Gill admitted that he was 'still trying to figure out how to balance' playing across three formats as he is set to lead India in the Test series after featuring in the white-ball tour of Australia.
Jurel Deserves A Spot In Playing XI, I Believe He’ll Bat At 6: Pujara
Nitish Kumar Reddy: Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara believes young wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel is deserving of the spot in the playing eleven for the upcoming first Test against South Africa, suggesting that he could bat at number six in the line-up.
Campbell Returns, King Dropped As WI Name Squad For NZ ODIs
The West Indies: The West Indies have announced their ODI squad for the forthcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand, starting on November 16, with John Campbell making a return after six years, while Brandon King, who failed to impress in the recently concluded T20I series, has been dropped.
Duffy Powers New Zealand To 3-1 Series Win Over West Indies
The West Indies: Jacob Duffy's 4-35 helped New Zealand secure an eight-wicket victory in the fifth and final T20I against the West Indies as the hosts clinched the five-match series 3-1 here at the University Oval on Thursday.
Nitish Kumar Reddy Released From India’s Squad For First Test Against SA
Nitish Kumar Reddy: All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been released from India’s squad for the first Test against South Africa, set to begin at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Friday. The decision was confirmed by the BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, who said that Reddy will link up with the India A side for their upcoming One-day series against South Africa A in Rajkot.
Hashim Amla Backs South Africa’s Preparation Ahead Of India Test Opener, Praises Shubman Gill’s Leadership
Former South Africa: Former South Africa cricketer Hashim Amla believes that Temba Bavuma’s side is well-prepared for the challenge awaiting them in India, as the two-match Test series begins in Kolkata on Friday.
No Competition Between Me And Rishabh Bhai, Motive Is To Make India Win: Jurel
World Test Championship: Young wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel said there is no sense of competition between him and senior gloveman Rishabh Pant, adding that their sole focus is on contributing to India’s success in Tests.
Jurel Will Certainly Play In Kolkata, Nitish Might Miss Out, Says Ryan Ten Doeschate
Gavaskar Trophy Test: India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate on Wednesday confirmed that Dhruv Jurel will feature in the playing eleven alongside Rishabh Pant for the first Test against South Africa, starting at Eden Gardens on Friday.
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