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IPLNov 8, 2026

CSK-SRH Trade Analysis: Why This Deal Makes No Sense for Chennai

A breakdown of the CSK-SRH IPL 2027 trade, why losing Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis could hurt Chennai, how SRH strengthen their pace attack, and why Prashant Veer may be released.

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KKR and CSK logos in a dark studio-style graphic for the Hardik Pandya trade analysis
IPLNov 8, 2026

How KKR and CSK Blundered the Hardik Pandya Deal

A breakdown of why CSK, KKR and Gujarat Titans missed out on Hardik Pandya, how Punjab Kings moved ahead, and what the reported MI-PBKS swap means.

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InternationalNov 8, 2026

IND vs NZ 2nd ODI Match Analysis: Gurnoor Brar's Four-Wicket Haul Headlines India's Victory

India beat New Zealand by four runs via the DLS method in the Wellington 2nd ODI. Gurnoor Brar starred with 4/30 as rain brought a tense contest to an end.

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IPLNov 8, 2026

PUNJAB KINGS IPL 2027: PREDICTED RETENTIONS, RELEASES, HARDIK PANDYA TRADE & AUCTION STRATEGY

Punjab Kings' predicted IPL 2027 retentions, releases, proposed Hardik Pandya–Arshdeep Singh trade, auction purse and squad-building strategy.

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IPLNov 8, 2026

RCB IPL 2027: PREDICTED RETENTIONS, RELEASES & AUCTION STRATEGY

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's predicted IPL 2027 retentions, released players, estimated auction purse and squad-building strategy.

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Suryakumar Yadav in an LSG jersey
IPLNov 8, 2026

MI Rejects KKR, LSG for Surya; Rohit Returns as Captain

Suryakumar Yadav stays, and Rohit Sharma returns as captain. See Mumbai Indians’ big plan, the Tilak Varma angle, and what comes next.

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Yashasvi Jaiswal KKR trade watch graphic
IPLNov 8, 2026

Jaiswal to KKR? The Trade That Could Save Their Auction

Jaiswal is on the trade market, and KKR cannot miss out twice. Read why he is the captain they need and who will lead RR next.

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Mohammed Shami celebrates in front of a glowing exit doorway with Thank You Shami text
InternationalNov 7, 2026

MOHAMMED SHAMI RETIRES FROM TEST CRICKET: END OF A 13-YEAR JOURNEY IN THE WHITE JERSEY

Mohammed Shami announces his retirement from Test cricket after a 13-year journey, finishing with 229 wickets in 64 matches for India.

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Rainy cricket stadium atmosphere ahead of the India vs New Zealand second ODI
InternationalNov 6, 2026

INDIA vs NEW ZEALAND – 2ND ODI PRE-MATCH ANALYSIS

India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI pre-match analysis covering Hnry Stadium pitch and weather, probable playing XIs, head-to-head records, venue stats and match prediction.

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Chennai Super Kings predicted player releases ahead of IPL 2027
IPLNov 5, 2026

CSK Set To Release These Players

A look at Chennai Super Kings' predicted releases, retained players, auction purse and key squad priorities ahead of IPL 2027.

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CSK and SRH four-player trade graphic featuring Liam Livingstone, Jack Edwards, Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis
IPLNov 5, 2026

CSK Trade Ellis, Khaleel for SRH’s Livingstone and Edwards

Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad complete a four-player IPL trade, with Liam Livingstone and Jack Edwards joining CSK while Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis move to SRH.

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Mumbai Indians squad players in blue and gold ahead of the IPL 2027 season
IPLNov 5, 2026

MUMBAI INDIANS IPL 2027: PREDICTED RETENTIONS, RELEASES & AUCTION STRATEGY

Mumbai Indians' predicted IPL 2027 retentions, releases, Hardik Pandya trade scenarios, auction purse and squad-building strategy.

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Virat Kohli celebrating in India’s blue jersey after a match-winning innings
InternationalNov 4, 2026

India vs New Zealand ODI: Virat Kohli Leads India to a Five-Wicket Victory in Auckland

Virat Kohli's 74 off 51 balls and Anshul Kamboj's economical bowling spell guide India to a five-wicket ODI victory over New Zealand in Auckland.

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Australia vs England ODI Series 2026 preview featuring both teams ahead of their three-match series
InternationalNov 3, 2026

Australia vs England ODI Series 2026: Everything You Need to Know

Australia host England for a three-match ODI series across Perth, Adelaide and Hobart from November 13, 2026. Check squads, schedule, match timings and key battles.

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Glenn Maxwell tribute cover celebrating The Big Show and his Australia cricket career
InternationalNov 3, 2026

GLENN MAXWELL: THE BIG SHOW TAKES HIS FINAL BOW – A CAREER THAT REFUSED TO BE ORDINARY

A look back at Glenn Maxwell's extraordinary Australia career, unforgettable innings and major trophies following his international retirement announcement.

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Hardik Pandya to Punjab Kings reported trade thumbnail
IPLNov 3, 2026

Hardik Pandya to Punjab Kings?

Hardik Pandya is reportedly close to a move from Mumbai Indians to Punjab Kings in a swap involving Arshdeep Singh and Vishnu Vinod. Here is what the reported IPL trade could mean for both teams.

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India vs New Zealand 1st ODI preview cover
InternationalNov 3, 2026

India vs New Zealand 1st ODI Preview: Probable XI, Pitch Report & Prediction

India face New Zealand in the first ODI at Eden Park, Auckland, on 4 November 2026. Preview the pitch, probable XIs, head-to-head record and match prediction.

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India vs New Zealand T20I Series 2026 analysis, featuring the 3-2 series result and Glenn Phillips
InternationalNov 3, 2026

India vs New Zealand T20I Series 2026 Analysis

A match-by-match and statistical analysis of India's 3-2 T20I series win over New Zealand, including Glenn Phillips' record-breaking 341 runs and key turning points.

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New Zealand injury update featuring Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman ahead of the India ODI series
InternationalNov 2, 2026

New Zealand Injury Update: Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman Ruled Out of India ODI Series

New Zealand suffer a major setback as Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman are ruled out of the India ODI series 2026. Check injury updates, replacements and squad impact.

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India and New Zealand batters in action during the fifth T20I at Seddon Park, Hamilton
InternationalNov 1, 2026

India vs New Zealand 5th T20I 2026: Match Analysis, Scorecard & Key Moments

A detailed tactical and statistical analysis of the 5th T20I between India and New Zealand at Seddon Park, where Adam Milne starred in a seven-wicket win.

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South Africa vs Australia third Test 2026 at Newlands, Cape Town, illustrated CricBreakdown match-analysis cover
InternationalNov 1, 2026

South Africa vs Australia 3rd Test 2026: Match Analysis

A detailed tactical and statistical analysis of South Africa’s 176-run win over Australia at Newlands, as the hosts secured the Test series 2–1.

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Best cricket bats to buy online in India
Cricket GearOct 29, 2026

4 Cricket Bats with 200+ Customer Reviews to Buy Online in India

Compare four cricket bats rated at least 4 stars with more than 200 marketplace ratings or reviews, including suitable use, weight, size, price and official brand links.

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IPL 2027 released players: reported names across six teams
IPLOct 26, 2026

IPL 2027 Released Players: 13 Shock Names Leaked Across 6 Teams!

Who will be released before the IPL 2027 auction? We break down 13 leaked names across SRH, RCB, KKR, PBKS, DC and GT, with prices and purse impact.

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India ODI squad for the New Zealand tour 2026
InternationalOct 17, 2026

India ODI Squad for New Zealand Tour 2026: Full Team, Captain & Fixtures

India's ODI squads for the New Zealand tour 2026, key selection changes, World Cup concerns and the complete five-match schedule.

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India Test squad for the New Zealand tour 2026
InternationalOct 17, 2026

India Test Squad for New Zealand Tour 2026: Full Team & Analysis

India's New Zealand Test squad analysed with key batting and bowling statistics, ICC rankings, likely playing XI and notable omissions.

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar and India T20I squad for New Zealand 2026 cover image
InternationalOct 6, 2026

Bhuvi is back in blues

Bhuvneshwar Kumar returns to India's T20I squad for the New Zealand tour after a strong IPL run with RCB, sparking fresh discussion about his ODI future.

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Afghanistan ODI World Cup 2027 schedule cover image
InternationalOct 2, 2026

Afghanistan ODI World Cup 2027 Schedule: Fixtures, Dates & Venues

Afghanistan ODI World Cup 2027 schedule with Group Stage fixtures, dates, opponents, venues, cities and the team's Super 7 qualification pathway.

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Australia ODI World Cup 2027 schedule cover image
InternationalOct 2, 2026

Australia ODI World Cup 2027 Schedule: Fixtures, Dates & Venues

Australia ODI World Cup 2027 schedule with five Group Stage fixtures, match dates, opponents, venues, cities and conditional Super 7 details.

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Bangladesh ODI World Cup 2027 schedule cover image
InternationalOct 2, 2026

Bangladesh ODI World Cup 2027 Schedule: Fixtures, Dates & Venues

Bangladesh ODI World Cup 2027 schedule with five Group Stage fixtures, dates, opponents, venues, cities and the team's later-stage pathway.

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England ODI World Cup 2027 schedule cover image
InternationalOct 2, 2026

England ODI World Cup 2027 Schedule: Fixtures, Dates & Venues

England ODI World Cup 2027 schedule with five Group Stage fixtures, dates, opponents, venues, cities and the conditional Super 7 pathway.

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ICC ODI World Cup 2027 schedule cover image
InternationalOct 2, 2026

ICC ODI World Cup 2027 Schedule: Full Fixtures, Dates and Venues

Check the ICC ODI World Cup 2027 schedule with all fixtures, dates, venues, groups, Super 7 matches, semi-finals and final.

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India ODI World Cup 2027 schedule cover image
InternationalOct 2, 2026

India ODI World Cup 2027 Schedule: Full Fixtures, Dates, Venues & Timings

India ODI World Cup 2027 schedule with all five Group Stage fixtures, match dates, opponents, venues, cities and conditional Super 7 details.

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New Zealand ODI World Cup 2027 schedule cover image
InternationalOct 2, 2026

New Zealand ODI World Cup 2027 Schedule: Fixtures, Dates & Venues

New Zealand ODI World Cup 2027 schedule with five Group Stage fixtures, match dates, opponents, venues, cities and conditional Super 7 details.

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Pakistan ODI World Cup 2027 schedule with fixtures, dates, venues and timings
InternationalOct 2, 2026

Pakistan ODI World Cup 2027 Schedule: Fixtures, Dates, Venues & Timings

Pakistan ODI World Cup 2027 schedule: five Group A matches from 8 Oct, venues, 1:00 PM PKT timings, Super 7 fixtures and Pakistan’s ODI form.

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South Africa ODI World Cup 2027 schedule cover image
InternationalOct 2, 2026

South Africa ODI World Cup 2027 Schedule: Fixtures, Dates & Venues

South Africa ODI World Cup 2027 schedule with Group Stage fixtures, dates, opponents, venues, cities and conditional Super 7 details.

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Sri Lanka ODI World Cup 2027 schedule cover image
InternationalOct 2, 2026

Sri Lanka ODI World Cup 2027 Schedule: Fixtures, Dates & Venues

Sri Lanka ODI World Cup 2027 schedule with five Group Stage fixtures, dates, opponents, venues, cities and conditional Super 7 details.

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Zimbabwe ODI World Cup 2027 schedule cover image
InternationalOct 2, 2026

Zimbabwe ODI World Cup 2027 Schedule: Fixtures, Dates & Venues

Zimbabwe ODI World Cup 2027 schedule with five Group Stage fixtures, dates, opponents, venues, cities and later-stage qualification details.

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Sachin Tendulkar vs Virat Kohli Test cricket comparison
InternationalAug 24, 2026

Sachin Tendulkar vs Virat Kohli: The Stats AB de Villiers Ignored

Sachin Tendulkar vs Virat Kohli - who is better in overseas Tests? Compare their SENA records, averages, centuries & full stats to settle the debate.

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India Beat Sri Lanka in Galle: What It Does to the WTC Points Table
InternationalAug 19, 2026

India Beat Sri Lanka in Galle: What It Does to the WTC Points Table

India won the first Test against Sri Lanka by 165 runs. It was India’s 600th Test. Their World Test Championship hopes are still alive.

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Hardik Pandya Trade: What Is the Latest Update? cricket update
IPLAug 12, 2026

Hardik Pandya Trade: What Is the Latest Update?

Hardik Pandya’s future with Mumbai Indians has become a major talking point ahead of the upcoming IPL season, with KKR, CSK, DC, RR and LSG reportedly linked with the all-rounder.

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RCB IPL 2027 Auction Strategy: Players to Release and Targets
IPLAug 10, 2026

Can RCB Win IPL 2027? Squad Analysis, Auction Strategy & Target Players

A breakdown of RCB's biggest IPL 2027 squad concerns, their strongest areas, auction priorities, purse permutations, player release questions, and key fan FAQs.

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IPLFeb 10, 2026

RCB's 2025 Title Run: The Numbers Behind 18 Years of Waiting

A stat-by-stat breakdown of how Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally won the IPL in 2025 — the turning points, the death-overs fix, and what changed.

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StatsJan 22, 2026

The Best Death-Over Bowlers in T20 Cricket Since 2020

Who actually defends totals best in the last four overs? A stat breakdown of economy rate, dot-ball percentage, and boundary concession since 2020.

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IPLDec 18, 2025

IPL Auction Economics: Why Cheap Signings Keep Outperforming Marquee Buys

A look at how auction price correlates — or doesn't — with actual IPL performance, and why the smartest franchises spend differently.

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