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RCB Squad 2026
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Royal Challengers Bangaluru | RCB Squad 2026, Retained Players, Auction Buys with Price and Released Players Lists

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is one of the most popular franchises in IPL. They were the runners up in 2009, 2011, and 2016 before winning their first title at IPL 2025. RCB have been the home of great players such as Virat Kohli, who is still their highest run scorer and one of the most consistent players in the league. Royal Challengers Bangalore retained the likes of Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt and Krunal Pandya ahead of IPL 2026 to keep core consistency. At 2026 auction, they signed Venkatesh Iyer for ₹7 crore and Jacob Duffy, Mangesh Yadav to reinforce their pace attack. The RCB squad is a blend of experienced internationals and young raring talent, all put together to defend the title and create a fresh brand of winning. RCB Squad 2026: Overview RCB Squad 2026: Player Name, Type, Country and Purchased Price S No Player Name Player Type Country Purchased Price 1 Rajat Patidar (c) Wicketkeeper/ Batter India Rs11.00 crore 2 Virat Kohli Batter India Rs21.00 crore 3 Devdutt Padikkal Batter India Rs2.00 crore 4 Phil Salt Batter England Rs11.50 crore 5 Jitesh Sharma Wicketkeeper/ Batter India Rs11.00 crore 6 Krunal Pandya All-Rounder India Rs05.75 crore 7 Swapnil Singh All-Rounder India Rs0.50 crore 8 Tim David All-Rounder Australia Rs3.00 crore 9 Romario Shepherd All-Rounder West Indies Rs1.50 crore 10 Jacob Bethell All-Rounder England Rs2.60 crore 11 Josh Hazlewood Bowler Australia Rs12.50 crore 12 Yash Dayal Bowler India Rs05.00 crore 13 Bhuvneshwar Kumar Bowler India Rs10.75 crore 14 Nuwan Thushara Bowler Sri Lanka Rs01.60 crore 15 Rasikh Salam Bowler India Rs6.00 crore 16 Abhinandan Singh Bowler India Rs0.03 crore 17 Suyash Sharma Bowler India Rs2.60 crore 18 Venkatesh Iyer All-Rounder India Rs07.00 crore 19 Jacob Duffy Bowler New Zealand Rs2.00 crore 20 Mangesh Yadav All-Rounder India Rs05.20 crore 21 Satvik Deswal All-Rounder India Rs0.30 crore 22 Jordan Cox Batter England Rs0.75 crore 23 Vicky Ostwal All-Rounder India Rs0.30 crore 24 Vihaan Malhotra All-Rounder India Rs0.30 crore 25 Kanishk Chouhan All-Rounder India Rs0.30 crore RCB Retained Players 2026 and Auction Price S No Player Name Player Type Country Purchased Price 1 Rajat Patidar (c) Wicketkeeper/ Batter India Rs11.00 crore 2 Virat Kohli Batter India Rs21.00 crore 3 Devdutt Padikkal Batter India Rs2.00 crore 4 Phil Salt Batter Overseas Rs11.50 crore 5 Jitesh Sharma Wicketkeeper/ Batter India Rs11.00 crore 6 Krunal Pandya All-Rounder India Rs05.75 crore 7 Swapnil Singh All-Rounder India Rs0.50 crore 8 Tim David All-Rounder Overseas Rs3.00 crore 9 Romario Shepherd All-Rounder Overseas Rs1.50 crore 10 Jacob Bethell All-Rounder Overseas Rs2.60 crore 11 Josh Hazlewood Bowler Overseas Rs12.50 crore 12 Yash Dayal Bowler India Rs05.00 crore 13 Bhuvneshwar Kumar Bowler India Rs10.75 crore 14 Nuwan Thushara Bowler Overseas Rs01.60 crore 15 Rasikh Salam Bowler India Rs6.00 crore 16 Abhinandan Singh Bowler India Rs0.03 crore 17 Suyash Sharma Bowler India Rs2.60 crore Players Bought at Auction 2025 (for IPL 2026) S No Player Name Player Type Country Purchased Price 18 Venkatesh Iyer All-Rounder India Rs07.00 crore 19 Jacob Duffy Bowler New Zealand Rs2.00 crore 20 Mangesh Yadav All-Rounder India Rs05.20 crore 21 Satvik Deswal All-Rounder India Rs0.30 crore 22 Jordan Cox Batter England Rs0.75 crore 23 Vicky Ostwal All-Rounder India Rs0.30 crore 24 Vihaan Malhotra All-Rounder India Rs0.30 crore 25 Kanishk Chouhan All-Rounder India Rs0.30 crore RCB Released Players (Ahead of IPL Auction 2025) Before the mini-auction, RCB had released a few players to make space on the purse and give their schedules some breathing room. Included among them were a few well-known names, known nationally or internationally. Released Before IPL 2026 Swastik Chikara Mayank Agarwal Liam Livingstone Manoj Bhandage Lungi Ngidi Mohit Rathee This was to free these players and plan the new talent in with the RCB or restructuring of the squad according to requirements needed for 2026. Squad Dynamics & Strategic Insights Overseas Strength Final Thoughts The RCB 2026 team represents a sensibly-constructed idea, nurturing the following: Championship continuity — keep a championship core. Strategic bolstering — savvy auction purchases strengthening position groups. and Well-rounded XI — an inherent blend of batting firepower, backup pace and bowling options as they try to defend their 2025 crown.

MI Squad 2026
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Mumbai Indians | MI Squad 2026, Retained Players, Auction Buys with Price and Released Players Lists

The TATA IPL 2026 will begin on 26 March 2026 and culminate on May 31,2026. Indiawin Sports Pvt. Ltd, who own the Mumbai Indians (MI) are the franchise for him. Ltd. (Ambani / Reliance group) – coached by Mahela Jayawardene, and led by Hardik Pandya. MI have a mixture of proven players and youth in their squad. Key players for both sides There are some key players in the form of Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult from MI and Quinton de Kock and Tilak Varma along with Deepak Chahar. MI’s success lies in their strong top-order followed by depth, all-rounders who are at the helm of everything and different types of bowlers. Smart auction buys, such as Quinton de Kock, deepen the team, and young domestic talents offer flexibility in every department. The strong leadership, tactical nous, and well roundedness of the team makes MI a competitive outfit. Their blend of established match-winners and up-and-coming young stars makes them one of the favourites to lift the IPL 2026 trophy, extending a proud tradition for the franchise. MI Squad 2026: Players, Role, Country, Price Player Name Player Type Country Price Rohit Sharma Batter India Rs 16.30 crore Suryakumar Yadav Batter India Rs 16.35 crore Tilak Varma Batter (All-Rounder) India Rs 8.00 crore Hardik Pandya (C) Batter (All-Rounder) India Rs 16.35 crore Ryan Rickelton Wicketkeeper Batter South Africa Rs 1.00 crore Robin Minz Wicketkeeper Batter India Rs 0.65 crore Will Jacks Batter (All-Rounder) England Rs 5.25 crore Mitchell Santner Spinner (All-Rounder) New Zealand Rs 2.00 crore Naman Dhir Batter (All-Rounder) India Rs 5.25 crore Raj Angad Bawa Batter (All-Rounder) India Rs 0.30 crore Corbin Bosch Bowler (All-Rounder) South Africa Rs 2.0 crore Shardul Thakur (Traded from LSG) Bowler (All-Rounder) India Rs 2.00 crore Sherfane Rutherford (Traded from GT) Batter (All-Rounder) West Indies Rs 2.60 crore Mayank Markande (Traded from GT) Spinner India Rs 0.30 crore Jasprit Bumrah Fast Bowler India Rs 18.00 crore Trent Boult Fast Bowler New Zealand Rs 12.50 crore Allah Ghazanfar Bowler Afghanistan Rs 4.80 crore Ashwani Kumar Bowler India Rs 0.30 crore Deepak Chahar Bowler India Rs 9.25 crore Raghu Sharma Bowler India Rs 0.30 crore Quinton de Kock Wicketkeeper Batter South Africa Rs 9.25 crore Danish Malewar Batter India Rs 0.30 crore Mohammad Salahuddin Izhar Bowler India Rs 0.30 crore Atharva Ankolekar All-Rounder India Rs 0.30 crore Mayank Rawat All-Rounder India Rs 0.30 crore Players Purchased in Mini Auction 2026 Player Name Player Type Country Price Quinton de Kock Wicketkeeper Batter South Africa Rs 9.25 crore Danish Malewar Batter India Rs 0.30 crore Mohammad Salahuddin Izhar Bowler India Rs 0.30 crore Atharva Ankolekar All-Rounder India Rs 0.30 crore Mayank Rawat All-Rounder India Rs 0.30 crore MI Released Players 2026 Satyanarayana Raju – Uncapped Indian Player Reece Topley – Fast Boler from England Karn Sharma – Indian Leg Spinner Bevan Jacobs – South African All-Rounder KL Shrijith – Indian Player Lizaad Williams – South African fast Bowler Mujeeb Ur Rehman – Spinner Vignesh Puthur – Spinner Arjun Tendulkar- Indian All-Rounder Conclusion Mumbai Indians go into IPL2026 with a well-rounded and experienced side, mixing seasoned performers such as Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah with exciting youths and smart auction purchases. Their powerhouse is not in dominating or flashy players – which they have plenty of - but a solid batting line-up, their presence of all-rounders and control of the baseness workhorse pace or spin men. But reliance on foreign players and lack of experience of some young Indians might prove to be a worry in case injuries or poor form unravel things. As such, MI are one of the top contenders to qualify for the playoffs and if they manage a few crucial wins from their big guns who’ve been performing well, they can easily have shot at another IPL2026 title.

Dayalan Hemalatha
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Dayalan Hemalatha (Indian Player): Profile, Age, Height, Family, Cricket Stats, WPL, Career, Awards, Net Worth and More

Dayalan Hemalatha is an Indian women cricketer and she plays in the role of a batting all-rounder. She is a right handed-batter and right arm off break bowler. Dayalan started her domestic career with Tamil Nadu Women and moved on to Railways Women, where she still plays. She made her WODI debut on 11 September 2018 against Sri Lanka and WT20I debut on 9 November 2018 against NewZealand in which she managed to claim a 3-wicket haul. She is more than handy with bat and ball, regularly chipping in valuable lower-order runs and occasional off-spin breakthroughs. Playing in the Women’s Premier League (WPL), her debut for Gujarat Giants on 4 December 2023, with a highest score of 74. She is playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women in WPL 2026. With regular appearances in domestic and league cricket, she continues to push for international selection and ICC tournaments. Dayalan Hemalatha: Profile Dayalan Hemalatha is an Indian women cricketer played as a batter and all rounder with IPL players. She is a right-handed batter and bowls off spin with right arm. She plays for the India women’s national cricket team in international cricket. In 2018, Hemalatha played her first international match in the Woman’s one day Internationals and made her debut against Bangladesh. She has played for Gujarat Giants in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) in franchise cricket. She was born on 29th September 1994 in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, India. Her nationality is Indian. She belongs to the zodiac sign of Libra according to her birth date. Hemalatha has likewise played domestic cricket for Tamil Nadu-based teams in Indian women’s competitions. Dayalan Hemalatha Age (As of 2026), Height and Physical Stats Dayalan Hemalatha was born on 29 September 1994 and she is only 31 years as in 2026. She stands a height of 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs around 60 KG. She has black hair that is worn in a bun and dark brown eyes and medium brown skin. No exact body measurements have been shared in the public. Training Hemalatha keeps herself fit with coaching sessions which includes cricket practice, gymming (she does running, catches and throwdowns), fitness drills (strength based and endurance). Family Background and Early Life Dayalan Hemalatha hails from Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, India. She was born into a loving family, but there is limited public information with regard to her parents names and occupations. Her family fostered her interest in sports when she was a young girl. She picked up interest in cricket from a young age, playing cricket during her childhood days in Tamil Nadu and local school matches. Her domestic cricket performances enabled the prospective cricketer to play professional women’s cricket and from there she even made her way up to the Indian team. Education and Domestic Career Education Dayalan Hemalatha did her schooling in Tamil Nadu, India. Her exact date of college at higher education record is not made public at the moment. She had a penchant for sports during her school and early college days, played district and school level cricket. She started playing domestic cricket for Tamil Nadu Women in Indian women’s domestic matches. She has also featured in tournaments like the Senior Women’s One Day Trophy and Senior Women’s T20 Trophy. Her regular performance as a pace bowling all-rounder in domestic cricket earned her attention, and she was included in the Indian women’s cricket team for 2018. She has kept playing domestic cricket while featuring in franchise leagues such as the Women’s Premier League. International Career Playing for the India women’s cricket team, she played her first international match during Women’s One Day International (WODI) match against Bangladesh in 2018. She also played T20 International cricket for India later in the day. Hemalatha is a batting all-rounder, her off-spin can be handy as well. WPL Career In franchise cricket, She featured for the Women’s Premier League (WPL). She has represented Gujarat Giants. In the league, she has proven to be more of a middle-order bat and occasional off-spin bowler, playing matches against top Indian and international players. The WPL has played a big role in displaying her skills on a significant professional T20 league stage. Dayalan Hemalatha Stats Batting Stats Format Matches Innings NO Runs HS Average BF SR 100s 50s 4s 6s ODI2018-2024 12 8 0 97 35 12.1 167 58.1 0 0 7 3 T20I2018-2024 23 21 4 276 47 16.2 247 111.7 0 0 28 8 Bowling Stats Format Matches Innings Ball Mdn Runs Wickets Best Spell Econ Average SR 4W 5W ODI2018-2024 12 10 218 0 189 5 2/6 5.20 37.8 43.6 0 0 T20I2018-2024 23 8 122 0 132 9 3/15 6.49 14.7 13.6 0 0 Awards and Achievement Dayalan Hemalatha Net worth and Source of Income Estimated Net Worth: Around ₹80–90 lakh (Indian Rupees) as of 2025–26, based on available reports. Source of Income:• WPL Contract: She earned approximately ₹30 lakh from her Women’s Premier League contract (e.g., with Gujarat Giants).• Match Fees and Domestic Earnings: Income from playing in domestic tournaments and match fees from BCCI/Indian team assignments.• Endorsements & Sponsorships: Smaller endorsements and sponsorship deals contribute additional income. Conclusion Dayalan Hemalatha is a talented woman cricketer from India who excels as an all-rounder with her right-hand-batting and off-spin bowling. Emerging out of domestic cricket in Tamil Nadu, she’s been a contributor across ODIs and T20Is for India ever since her international debut in 2018. She has played for Gujarat Giants in the Women’s Premier League where she has played some good innings and proved her worth as a middle-order batter. FAQs

simran bahadur
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Simran Bahadur (Indian Player): Profile, Age, Family, Cricket Stats, WPL, Awards, Net Worth and More

Simran Bahadur is an Indian woman cricketer, who played as the right arm medium pace bowler and lower‑order batter. She played her first WT20I match for India on 20 March 2021 against South Africa Women and her WODI match too on 15 February 2022 New Zealand Women. She was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore in the WPL auction at an amount of ₹30 lakh, and made her debut for the team on 24 February 2024 against UP Warriorz Women (WPL) at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Simran Bahadur: Profile Simran Bahadur is an Indian women cricketer who played as a bowling all-rounder, She is a right-arm medium pace bowler. She was born on 3 January 1998 in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh India. She is of Indian nationality and has a zodiac sign of Capricorn. She made her T20I debut for South Africa on 20 March 2021 and entered New Zealand’s WODI side during their tour of the former nation that commenced on 15 February 2022 and also selected at Indian women’s national team and played Women’s Premier League, Simran has played for Delhi Women in domestic cricket, and was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore Women for the 2024 WPL season. Simran Bahadur Age, Height & Physical Stats As of 2026 Simran Bahadur is 28 year. She is about 5 feet 6 Inches Tall and weight about 60 kgs. She’s a professional cricketer and an athlete who does everything that is physically demanding like fast bowling. Her training regnimum strength, and endurance workouts, bowling drills and agility. Among fast bowlers, core strength, lower-body power are Herculean and injury prevention programmes makes an integral part of her conditioning too. Family and Education Background Simran Bahadur has a supportive family that resides in Uttar Pradesh. Not much information is available publicly regarding her family and their professions, though she said that her family’s support has been an important factor in her cricketing career. Simran received exposure to cricket in her formative years where she grew up in Ghaziabad. She played in local academies and worked her way up through age-group cricket of Uttar Pradesh. She continued juggling her studies and cricket, honing her skills as a pace bowler. Regular outings at domestic events helped her to step up for the senior competitions. Early life and Path to Success Simran Bahadur was born on 13 December 1999 in New Delhi, India. Originating from a city where cricket is near religion, she fell in love with the sport quite early in her life. When she was a child, she was involved in sports and school athletics which helped to lay the foundations for her fitness and athleticism. Bahadur spent much of her childhood playing cricket with friends in the streets where she grew up, a crucial part of nurturing her native talent and passion for the sport. In her early to mid‑teens she started attending a cricket coaching academy in Delhi where local coaches spotted her potential and honed out the kinks in her bowling and batting techniques. Here her organised coaching developed her ‘all‑round’ cricket skills and provided a taste of competitive cricket. Her good performances in junior and state-level cricket got her chances to play at different levels, which eventually led to domestic representation for Delhi Women and being selected in India’s national sides. Practice and mentors and progression through India’s women’s cricket paths characterized Bahadur’s formative years. Domestic Career Domestic career Simran Bahadur is a domestic cricketer playing for Uttar Pradesh in the Indian women’s cricket. She has played in the Senior Women’s One Day League and Senior Women’s T20 Trophy. Her consistent performances with the ball in domestic cricket put her in national selectors’ frame. Good spells of bowling in the limited-over formats was instrumental in her selection. International Career Simran played her first intra-national Series for India in Women’s T20 against Australia in 2021. Playing for India in the international matches was a great achievement for her. A budding pace option in India’s bowling attack, she has been included in their one-day and T20I squads too and adds depth to the side’s seam unit. Women’s Premier League (WPL) Career In Women’s Premier League, Simran Bahadur has played for UP Warriorz and later with Delhi Capitals. The WPL introduced her to the world and gave a chance to feature with the international stars. The obvious answer is franchise cricket, which has helped her finetune the art in high-pressure matches as well as get exposed to competitive T20. Simran Bahadur Stats Batting Stats Format Matches Innings NO Runs HS Average BF SR 100s 50s 4s 6s T20I2021-2022 6 1 0 10 10 10.0 6 166.7 0 0 2 8 Bowling Stats Format Matches Innings Ball Mdn Runs Wickets Best Spell Econ Avg SR 4W 5W ODI2022 1 1 18 0 18 0 0/18 6.00 – – 0 0 T20I2021-2022 6 6 90 0 126 1 1/29 8.40 126.0 90.0 0 0 Awards and Achievements Some of her key milestones are playing for India in international cricket and getting picked in Women’s Premier League. Being a national team member has always been one of her greatest honors in the sport. Simran Bahadur Net Worth And Source Of Income The sources of income for Simran Bahadur are BCCI central / match contracts (if selected), WPL franchise contract fees, earnings from domestic matches and brand endorsements. Her net worth is sourced from her booming professional cricket career and series of leagues; given she is an emerging international cricketer. Social Media Presence Simran Bahadur has a social media presence on Instagram, updating about her training events, matches and personal landmarks. Athletes use social media to connect with fans and grow their professional brand. FAQs

Cameron Green
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Cameron Green (Australian Player): Profile, Age, Family, Cricket Stats, ICC Ranking, Awards, Net Worth and More

Cameron Green is an Australian international cricketer, and an aggressive right-handed batsman and fast-medium right-arm bowler. He is an explosive middle-order batsman with voracious hitting ability and a handy seam bowler who offers balance as a genuine T20 all-rounder. In T20 Internationals, he has been rated as one of the world’s finest all-rounders and a brutal hitter at times in the lower middle-order. He was the most expensive foreign player in IPL history when he was purchased for ₹25.20 crore at a mini-auction in Abu Dhabi by Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the 2026 IPL auction. This big bid came after a tug of war for the services of a quality all-rounder among different franchises. He had earlier played for Mumbai Indians (2023 purchase) and Royal Challengers Bangalore where he got the necessary exposure to T20 before his record-breaking move to KKR. Cameron Green (Australian Player): Profile Cameron Green is an Australian all-rounder, right-handed batter and rights arm fast-medium fast bowler. He was born on 3 June 1999 in Perth, Western Australia and competes for Australia internationally. He played his international test match in December 2020 against India and IPL debut in 2023. He was purchased by the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2026 IPL auction for ₹25.20 crore. Attribute Details Name Cameron Green Player Type All-Rounder Batting Type Right Handed Batter Bowling Type Right Arm Fast Bowler Date of Birth 3 June 1999 Birthplace Perth, Western Australia Nationality Australian Zodiac Sign Gemini Age (As of 2026) 27 Years Height 1.98 m 6 feet 6 Inches Weight 80 Kg to 90 Kg Hair Colour Light Brown Eye Colour Blue-Green Wife Emily Redwood Children No Net worth (As of 2026) Rs 58 crore ($7 million) Teams Australia, KKR, RCB, West Australia, CA XI, MI, Scorchers, WA U19 ICC Rankings (2026) #13 (T20 Batting)#27 (T20I) IPL Debut 2023 (Mumbai Indians) IPL 2026 (Team) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Purchased Amount Rs 25.20 crore Family Background Cameron Green was born in Perth, Western Australia. His dad Gary Green works in the corporal business and was very supportive of his cricket career from playing as a kid to becoming a professional player. His mother, Bee (Tracey) Green has had a career in the healthcare industry (nursing/medical field) and has been enthusiastic about his calling. Cameron has a younger sister, Bella Green who has played competitive basketball. As of 2026, Cameron Green is dating Emily Redwood, reputedly executing in the health and fitness industry. Early Life and Education Cameron Green went on to study at Scotch College, Perth – which is among Western Australia’s most famous private schools. He was a part of the good cricket development program during his time at school, and played for First XI. By the time he was out of school at age 16 Dawd had already made his debut in WAFL (Western Australia) Under-19s, incredibly young for a fast bowler. Through his quick rise to the domestic side with Western Australia and subsequently into the Australian team, he never completed a University degree. Instead, he threw himself entirely into professional cricket from the time he turned 18. Domestic Career Cameron Green made his domestic debut for Western Australia. He debuted at Sheffield Shield level for Western Australia in February 2017, making him one of the youngest players to play for the state. He bowled fast in his earlier games. In the 2019–20 Sheffield Shield season Conboy scored three centuries from five matches, establishing his reputation as a powerful batting all-rounder. He concentrated further on batting after persistent back stress injuries and was transformed into a steady middle-order batsman. His performances in domestic cricket saw him called up to the Australian national team in 2020. International Career Test Debut: ODI Debut: T20I Debut: IPL and World T20 Leagues Indian Premier League (IPL) Career IPL Debut: 2 April 2023 against Royal Challengers Bangalore for Mumbai Indians. IPL 2023: He has Scored 452 runs in 16 matches at a strike rate of over 160 and grabbed six wickets. IPL 2024: Traded and played for Royal Challengers Bangalore. Contributed useful runs in the middle, and proved effective with the ball as well. IPL 2025: Stuck with RCB, continued to be consistent in the middle order and a strong allrounder option (decent strike rate, handy bowler). IPL 2026: Picked up by Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹25.20 crore in 2026 auction — the costliest overseas buy in IPL history as franchises moved heaven and hell to snatch his all-round qualities. Big Bash League (BBL) Career Cameron Green made his BBL debut in the 2018–19 season for the Perth Scorchers. He made his debut on 13 January 2019 against the Hobart Hurricanes. Green was primarily used as a bowling all-rounder in his initial BBL seasons. He batted to bat after returning from back stress fractures. He had a breakout season in BBL 2020–21, where he scored 197 runs from eight matches at a strike rate over 150, featuring an unbeaten 61 that helped guide the Strikers to victory against Melbourne Renegades. He was restricted to only a handful of BBL games between 2021 and 2024 because of his involvement in the Australian national team across formats. He played only sporadically for the Perth Scorchers between 2024 and 2026 due to time in the international side, workload management, and recovering from injury. Records and Milestones Cameron Green has a lot of records and milestones to his name. He made his first Test century (114) against India in Ahmedabad in March 2023. In T20 Internationals his 100 off 47 balls against India in Hyderabad in September 2022* is one of the quickest T20I centuries by an Australian. He scored 452 runs, topped the scoring for Mumbai Indians in IPL season of 2023 & also included a century(100*). He was one of the most expensive players in 2026 IPL auction where Kolkata Knight Riders purchased him for ₹25.20 crore as overseas player. Cameron Green Stats Batting Stats Format Matches Innings Runs Highest Score Average SR 100s 50s 4s 6s Test 2020-2026 37 59 1736 174* 32.8 49.4 2 7 196 14 ODI2020-2026 31 27 782 118* 43.4 89.6 1 2 63 20 T202022-2026 26 25 635 62* 30.2 153.8 0 6 49 36 IPL2023-2024 29 28 707 100* 41.6 153.7 1 2

Riyan Parag Named Captain of Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2026
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Riyan Parag Named Captain of Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2026

Rajasthan Royals on Sunday announced Riyan Parag as their captain for the IPL 2026 season in another leadership change post-trading Sanju Samson to Chennai Super Kings. The Royals revealed their decision after a process of examination on leadership candidates. Parag, 24, has been part of the outfit since making his IPL debut in 2019 and is now seen as a senior hand in the dressing room. “This appointment reiterates the team’s focus on youth, continuity and internal leadership development. Riyan Parag’s Leadership Journey Parag had briefly captained Rajasthan Royals in the 2025 season when Samson was injured. His contribution on the field may have been limited as the team won just two of eight matches under him but his play, attitude and grasp of the philosophy impressed all in the coaching staff. He had studded a career-best 95 against Kolkata Knight Riders that season which showed his potential to lead by the example with the bat. Head Coach and Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara acknowledged he took Parag’s calmness under pressure, acumen of the game, and respect in the locker-room while tabling him to lead side full-time. Why Riyan Parag Was Appointed RR Captain 1. Homegrown Loyalty & Team Understanding Parag and all the seven of his seasons in the IPL have come with Rajasthan Royals. He was familiar with the team’s culture and philosophy, which gave him an advantage over other candidates. 2. Leadership Experience Parag has captained RR in the past among the leadership contenders, albeit under pressure. That limited, yet practical exposure made him a known quantity for the Royals’ decision makers. 3. Youth and Long-Term Vision At 24, Parag is representative of the franchise’s long-term ethos intact and in line with its young blood approach. The Royals seem to be tilting toward the future and not going after some celebrity leader-type in the short run. 4. Balanced Leadership Traits Coaches also emphasized Parag’s mental strength, tactical nous and respect among players — attributes that are vital for captaincy in a compressed and congested IPL season. Why Not Yashasvi Jaiswal or Dhruv Jurel? Yashasvi Jaiswal But Jaiswal, widely considered as one of India’s most talented young batsmen and a good contender for the selecting men to fill in the reserve player’s role was overlooked – albeit for various reasons: Unlike Parag, he has had no experience of leading in IPL games in the past. “Captaincy at this stage may have created unnecessary pressure on him and management. The Royals’ leadership strategy was more about inside experience and continuity than raw star power. Though fans and analysts had speculated about Jaiswal starting, the franchise went with someone who would come in knowing everything about Royals’ dressing room dynamics. Dhruv Jurel Dhruv Jurel has led India in age-group teams (including at the U-19 level) and he is a leader. However: His experience of captaining in the IPL with Royals, if at all he did lead, is virtually none compared to Parag taking over as a stand-in. The Royals seem to have leant toward guys who are more familiar with the franchise’s unique culture and playing group. It is for this reason that Jurel is a core member of the side but not picked to captain the team this season. Club Vision and Beyond By naming Parag at the helm, its indicative of Rajasthan Royals in words and action that their approach as a franchisee is built around local leadership and long-term stability. Which is where Parag’s age and any prior leadership experienced blends into an evolving strategy, that puts internal trust first and fearless cricket next. That decision also comes at a time of transition for the franchise: RR will have a new captain, and a new coaching setup to boot, after Rahul Dravid went his way from after the 2025 season. The Royals are betting on the power of young leadership, good coaching and mindful planning to lead them back into competitive contention in 2026.

CSK squad 2026
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Chennai Super Kings | CSK Squad 2026, Retained Players, Auction Buys with Price and Released Players Lists

CSK Squad 2026: Overview CSK Squad 2026, Retained Players, Auction Buys, Role and Price Lists CSK Retained Players (2026) S No Player Name Player Type Country Purchased Price 1 Dewald Brevis Batter South Africa 2.20 crore 2 Ruturaj Gaikwad Batter India 18 crore 3 MS Dhoni Wicketkeeper India 4 crore 4 Urvil Patel Wicketkeeper India 30 lakh 5 Shivam Dube All Rounder India 12 crore 6 Jamie Overton All Rounder England 1.50 crore 7 Ramakrishna Ghosh All Rounder India 30 lakh 8 Ayush Mhatre All Rounder India 30 lakh 9 Shreyas Gopal Bowler India 30 lakh 10 Noor Ahmad Bowler Afghanistan 10 crore 11 Nathan Ellis Bowler Australia 2 crore 12 Khaleel Ahmed Bowler India 4.80 crore 13 Anshul Kamboj Bowler India 3.40 crore 14 Mukesh Choudhary Bowler India 30 lakh 15 Gurjapneet Singh Bowler India 2.20 crore Chennai Super Kings 2026 IPL Auction Purchases S No Player Name Player Type Country Purchased Price 1 Akeal Hosein Bowler West Indies 2 crore 2 Prashant Veer All Rounder India 14.20 crore 3 Kartik Sharma Wicketkeeper India 14.20 crore 4 Matthew Short All Rounder Australia 1.50 crore 5 Aman Khan All Rounder India 40 lakh 6 Sarfaraz Khan Batter India 75 lakh 7 Matt Henry Bowler New Zealand 2 crore 8 Rahul Chahar Bowler India 5.20 crore 9 Zak Foulkes All Rounder New Zealand 75 lakh 10 Sanju Samson (Trade In) Wicketkeeper India 18 Crore CSK Squad 2026 Predicted Playing 11 S No Player Name Player Type Position 1 Ayush Mhatre All Rounder Opener 2 Sanju Samson (Trade In) Wicketkeeper Opener 3 Ruturaj Gaikwad Batter 3rd 4 Dewald Brevis Batter 4th 5 Shivam Dube All Rounder 5th 6 Prashant Veer All Rounder 6th 7 MS Dhoni Wicketkeeper 7th 8 Akeal Hosein Bowler 8th 9 Noor Ahmad Bowler 9th 10 Nathan Ellis Bowler 10th 11 Khaleel Ahmed Bowler 11th CSK Released Players Lists with Base Price 2026 S No Player Name Country Base Price 1 Devon Conwey New Zealand Rs 6.25 crore 2 Rahul Tripathi India Rs 3.40 crore 3 Vijay Shankar India Rs 1.20 crore 4 Deepak Hooda India Rs 1.70 crore 5 Kamlesh Nagarkoti India Rs 30 lakh 6 Rachin Ravindra New Zealand Rs 4.20 crore 7 Matheesha Pathirana Sri Lanka Rs 13.00 crore 8 Sam Curran (Traded to RR) England Rs 2.40 crore 9 Ravindra jadeja (Traded to RR) India Rs 14 crore

India Under-19 Thrash England to Lift ICC U19 World Cup 2026
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India Under-19 Thrash England to Lift ICC U19 World Cup 2026 Final by 100 Runs

In a mesmerizing show of talent under pressure and authority at the biggest stage as kid cricketers so far, India Under-19 team today stole the march over their arch-rivals England Under-19 team beating them by a comprehensive margin of 100 runs to win the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 at Harare Sports Club in Zimbabwe. India’s triumph is their sixth title in the U-19 World Cup, making them the most successful team in the history of the tournament. The top scorer for India was Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who recorded the highest individual score at the Under 19 level with a fiery 175 off 80 balls, replete with timing and power well beyond his years. His innings was studded with fours and sixes which moved the scorecard rapidly and kept England’s bowlers on their toes. Sooryavanshi’s innings will already be counted among the best in Under-19 World Cup history, and he was deservedly named player of the match. India Under 19 Team – 1st Innings – 411/9 Opting to bat, India’s top and middle-order fired in unison to post a mammoth 411 for nine against England under 19 Team, the highest team total in an U-19 World Cup final here on Friday. Key contributions included: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: 175 (80 balls) Ayush Mhatre (c)53 runs (51 balls) Abhigyan Kundu: 40 (31 balls) Kanishk Chouhan: 37* (20 balls) This coordinated skippery helped India to keep run-rate high as they built partnerships that would turn out to be the difference later urned portion. India’s was an aggressive but calculated approach, and it worked to push England on the back foot from the start. England Under 19 Team – 2nd Innings – 311 All Out England’s reply was also promising, with Caleb Falconer leading the charge by scoring a brave 115 runs. He batted aggressively and fought against the formidable Indian bowlers. Other notable contributions came from: Ben Dawkins: 66 no (56 balls) Thomas Rew: 31 (18) Ben Mayes: 45 runs (28 balls) However, despite the attempts, England’s pursuit was dented by some early wickets and disciplined Indian bowling. The visitors overhauling the target but eventually fell short, bundled out for 311 in just 40.2 overs to hand India a comprehensive 100-run victory. Key Bowling Performances Analysis: India’s Dominance and Strategy India’s choice to bat batted first mattered. The guys bat very deep, with six players scoring in excess of 30. Sooryavanshi’s stay was key, but Mhatre (42 off 45), Kundu (34 off 35) and Chouhan ensured India smashed through the middle-overs and death overs. England tried to respond with Falconer’s century and some cameos, but at the loss of early wickets the run rate kept increasing. India’s bowlers kept the pressure on, picking up wickets at regular intervals and not allowing a significant partnership to develop. This is an all-round show from India which reflects in the planning, the mental strength and execution under pressure. Records and Milestones India’s Sixth U-19 World Cup Title: India move to the top of the list on all-time basis with six titles. 100-Run Victory One of the biggest victories by runs in a U-19 World Cup final. The highest runs scored by an individual in the final: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 175 is the most any batsman has managed in a U-19 World Cup decider. High Team Total: India’s 411/9 ranks among the highest totals ever made in an Under-19 final. These landmarks reflect India’s depth at this younger level, and also suggest there are more stars in waiting for the senior international stage. Emerging Talent Spotlight Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been the standout player of the tournament. At just 14 years old, his cool head and strength at the crease make him seem years older. His final innings that he played has also got a flair of being talked about by the cricket pundits making it possible that Hala Born child can become an international star. Ayush Mhatre, Abhigyan Kundu and Kanishk Chouhan – other players who have looked impressive enough to add depth and balance in India’s U-19 squad. Their all-round value is indicative of a healthy pipeline for Indian cricket. Final Thoughts The final of the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 was a game from history, demonstrating how India has outmuscled the rest in youth cricket. An imposing combined score, record individual performances and a smart bowling scheme led India to a convincing 100-run win over England. The title win not only added to India’s record haul of U-19 World Cup crowns but also threw up new prospects that could define the future for Indian cricket. India’s under-19 team sends powerful message to cricket world: our youth system is as strong as any in the world and we can win at global stage under pressure.

RCB Women Beat DC Women in Thrilling WPL 2026 Final
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RCB Women Beat DC Women in Thrilling WPL 2026 Final, Won by 6 wickets, RCB lift Second WPL trophy and DC fourth time unlucky

the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 conclusion, called Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB women) defeated Delhi Capitals Women (DC‑Women) by a margin of 06 runs in the final played at Baroda Cricket Association Stadium, Vadodara on February 05, 2026. The final was one of the most thrilling, high ‑ score WPL finals ever played in the history, where 204 runs were successfully chased, and is still the highest chased target in a WPL grand finale. On the chase of a competitive target, vs RCB reached 204/4 in 19.4 overs to overtake DC’s score of 203/4 in 20 overs with two balls remaining. Captain Smriti Mandhana was named Player of the Match after a brutal 87 off 41 balls, while fellow batter Georgia Voll also chipped in with a handy 79 from Danielle Wyatt (52) and Georgie Redmayne (38). This win was RCB’s second WPL title, confirming their standing in the league and proving yet again that pursuing under extreme pressure is something they dominate. Delhi Capitals Women Innings — Setting the Target (203/4) RCB Women Overhaul History Target Records and Highlights From the WPL 2026 Final There were some notable records and historical markers that emerged from this final: Standout Performances Batting Smriti Mandhana (RCB): 87 runs from 41 balls — Player of the Match and the centrepiece of the record chase. Georgia Voll (RCB): 79 off 54 balls — role in record stand was vital. Jemimah Rodrigues (DC): 57 runs off 37 balls — highest run-scorer for DC. Laura Wolvaardt (DC): 44 not out off 25 balls — offered late impetus. Bowling Arundhati Reddy (RCB) – 40 runs – 1 Wicket – 4 Overs Sayali Satghare (RCB) – 46 runs – 1 Wicket – 4 Overs Chinelle Henry (DC) – 34 runs – 2 wickets – 4 Overs Minnu Mani (DC)-19 runs – 1 wickets – 4 Overs Tactical Insights and Match Flow The choice to bowl first might have appeared strategic from RCB as they backed their bowlers to stifle DC’s robust batting line-up and allowed their own solid top order something substantial to chase. While DC’s tally was overwhelming, RCB’s batting depth and flexibility came to the fore in its chase. The shift in momentum was brought about by Mandhana’s captaincy and shot selection, as she began to play with more freedom and power while gradually upping the scoring rate, which was complemented by Voll’s bullish approach that prevented DC bowlers from bossing around. Their alliance successfully eased the pressure of the rising run requirement. DC’s bowlers toiled hard, Henry took two wickets and other bowlers bowled tight to at least trying restrict RCB, but the combination of Mandhana and Voll was too much. Closing Thoughts The WPL 2026 ins final produced high drama, records of historic significance and a brilliant match which went down to the wire for one of the best finishes in Women’s Premier League cricket. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women confirmed their status with a stunning maiden title, as Delhi Capitals had yet another near-miss in their quest for the first WPL title.

MS Dhoni
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MS Dhoni: Profile, Age, Family, Wife, Debut, Career, IPL, Awards and Achievements, Net Worth and More

Introduction MS Dhoni is an ex Indian international cricketer widely regarded as one of the best captains in world cricket history. Known for his cool-as-ice approach and incredible cricketing acumen, Dhoni inspired India to a number of memorable wins in all formats of the game. He has been labeled as one of the best wicketkeeper-batters that the game has witnessed, and he is famously known as “Captain Cool” due to his calm presence in high-pressure situations. MS Dhoni: Profile Mahendra Singh Dhoni was born on 7 July, 1981 in Ranchi, Bihar (now Jharkhand), India. He was an Indian wicket-keeper and right-handed batsman. Dhoni was also a right-arm medium bowler at times. He played for India in Tests, ODIs and T20Is, and also represented Bihar and Jharkhand in domestic cricket. MS Dhoni Age, Height, Weight and Physical Stats MS Dhoni has a fit and athletic body. He is 44 now, as of 2026 and his height about 5 feet 9 inches (175 centimeters) and weight about 75 kilograms. Black hair, dark brown eyes. He is also physically strong and has quick reflexes behind the stumps, as well as being known for his confident and powerful striking of the ball; he ended up hitting 209 sixes in ODIs. MS Dhoni Family Background MS Dhoni belongs to a middle class family. His father Pan Singh worked at MECON, a public sector undertaking and his mother Devaki Devi is a homemaker. He has an elder brother, Narendra Singh Dhoni, a politician, and an elder sister, Jayanti Gupta. Dhoni was born and raised in Ranchi. MS Dhoni Wife, Marital Status and Daughter MS Dhoni is married. His wife’s name is Sakshi Singh Dhoni, who he married on the 4th of July 2010. Sakshi has degree in hotel management. The couple are blessed with a daughter Ziva Dhoni and will turn 6 this year. Dhoni’s relationship status is married and he does not share his personal aspect on media. Educational Qualifications MS Dhoni finished his secondary level education from DAV Jawahar Vidya Mandir, Shyamali, Ranchi. A4: While in school, I used to play football and badminton, and was a goalkeeper of the football team. His sporting skills eventually guided him to cricket, in the form of a wicketkeeper. Early Career and Struggles Prior to international fame, MS Dhoni was a Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) at Indian Railways from 2001-03. He represented domestic side Bihar and eventually its successor team Jharkhand, where aggressive form of batting along with wicket-keeping caught attention of national selectors. He did well in India A, which set the platform for his national selection. International Career and Debut MS Dhoni’s first ODI match was against Bangladesh on 23 December 2004. His early scores were modest, but his aggressive style quickly attracted attention. His best came in 2005 when he made 148 against Pakistan at Visakhapatnam. Dhoni played his Test debut match in December 2005 vs Sri Lanka and T20 International debut in December 2006 (vs South Africa). He developed into one of India’s most dependable middle-order batters over time, as well as the team wicketkeeper. Captaincy Career MS Dhoni is the most successful Indian captain. He was the captain of India in all three formats and achieved historic success with his leadership. India won the ICC T20 World Cup in 2007, the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2011 and the ICC Champions Trophy under his captaincy. He is the only captain in history to win all three ICC white-ball trophies. Dhoni was also captain when India ascended to number one in the Test rankings. MS Dhoni IPL Career MS Dhoni has been part of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) from the season one in 2008. Under his captaincy, CSK has won 5 IPL titles in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and now in 2023. CSK, under his captaincy, was one of the most consistent franchises in the history of IPL. Dhoni is known for his finishing with the bat and grooming young players. Batting and Wicketkeeping Records MS Dhoni is one of the finest wicketkeeper-batsman in cricketing history. He also accumulated more than 10,000 runs in ODIs and retired with a good ODI average. He also holds the world record for most dismissals by a wicketkeeper, having claimed 829 in Test cricket and ODIs; He has 256 stumpings in his career, which is the highest number of stumping by any wicket keeper. Awards and Achievements MS Dhoni is the recipient of many awards. He received the Khel Ratna in 2007, Padma Shri in 2009 and Padma Bhushan in 2018. He has been named ICC ODI Player of the Year and was also part of the ICC Teams of the Year in that format on numerous occasions. His success and captaincy has made him one of the most revered persons in Indian sports. MS Dhoni Net Worth (2026) In 2026, MS Dhoni is expected to have a net worth of around ₹1,000–1,050 crore. IPL Contracts, Brand Endorsements, Business investments, sports ventures are the sources of income. He is one of the world’s wealthiest former cricketers. MS Dhoni Social Media Presence MS Dhoni is among the most active cricketers on social media. He has over 45 million followers on Instagram, more than 8 million followers on Twitter (X) and over 30 million followers on Facebook. For all of his followers, he’s not especially active on social media and has a relatively low profile. Key Interesting Facts MS Dhoni is an Indian Territorial Army paratrooper and holds the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He has a love for motorcycles, and he definitely has quite the collection of bikes. Dhoni has introduced the helicopter shot in international cricket. With his prestige and fame reaching globally, he chooses to be simple in life. Conclusion MS Dhoni’s journey from Ranchi- a small town in Jharkhand to the top of cricket command chain as one of its greatest skippers is nothing short of an inspiration, tale of a leader and his philosophy. His cool temperament, his sharp decision-making and many a match-winning performance will be remembered for ever by the cricketing world. The legend of MS Dhoni as a player, leader and an inspiration to many is lost on neither players nor fans.

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