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Greg Chappell questioned Australia's Ashes selection strategy with Marnus Labuschagne set to open batting against England in Perth Test 2025
International

Greg Chappell Questions Australia's Risky Ashes Selection Plan

Former captain Greg Chappell believes Australia's plan to open with Marnus Labuschagne is extremely risky. He advocates for Mitchell Marsh instead for the Perth Test against England.

The Cricket Standard Desk10 Nov 20253 min
Vijay Shankar celebrating his career-best 150 not out for Tripura against Assam in Ranji Trophy 2025-26, with Hanuma Vihari's 156 helping team reach 602/7 declared
Domestic

Vijay Shankar's 150 and Vihari's 156 Put Tripura in Command

Vijay Shankar smashed a career-best 150 not out as Tripura declared at 602/7 against Assam. Hanuma Vihari's 156 set the stage before the lower order took charge in the Ranji Trophy.

The Cricket Standard Desk10 Nov 20253 min
Sanju Samson in Rajasthan Royals Jersey with MS Dhoni On the other representing potential trade to CSKrepresenting potential IPL trade between RR and CSK for IPL 2026 season
IPL 2026

Sanju Samson to CSK? Reports Claim Massive Trade for Jadeja and Curran

Rajasthan Royals might trade captain Sanju Samson to Chennai Super Kings for Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran. Will this blockbuster IPL deal happen before the deadline?

The Cricket Standard Desk10 Nov 20253 min
IPL trophy in the stadium during a photo op as tournament's business expands
IPL 2026

IPL's Business Boom: How Cricket's Biggest League Keeps Growing

The Indian Premier League smashes viewership records in its 18th season. Discover the business strategies, digital revolution, and smart tactics driving cricket's biggest success story.

The Cricket Standard Desk10 Nov 20254 min
CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan dismissed Sanju Samson trade rumors while confirming MS Dhoni's participation in IPL 2026 for 17th season with Chennai Super Kings, one week before November 15 retention deadline.
IPL 2026

Trade Talks Dismissed: CSK CEO Denies Sanju Samson Acquisition, Confirms MS Dhoni's IPL 2026 Return

CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan denies Sanju Samson trade rumors: "No, not likely." Confirms MS Dhoni will play IPL 2026 (17th CSK season). RR demanded Jadeja/Gaikwad in exchange; CSK refused. November 15 retention deadline approaching.

The Cricket Standard Desk09 Nov 20252 min
ICC announcing Women's ODI World Cup 2029 expansion to 10 teams with 48 matches following record-breaking 2025 edition in India where 300,000 fans attended and 500 million viewers watched India's historic triumph over South Africa.
World Cup 2025 Womens

Expansion Era: ICC Confirms 10-Team Women's ODI World Cup 2029 with 48 Matches Following Record-Breaking India Triumph

ICC announces Women's ODI World Cup 2029 expansion from 8 to 10 teams with 48 matches (up from 31). Decision follows record 300,000 stadium attendance and 500 million Indian viewers during India's maiden 2025 triumph. Women's T20 World Cup 2026 expands to 12 teams.

The Cricket Standard Desk09 Nov 20253 min
Shubman Gill reviewing Marcus Stoinis' LBW appeal during India vs Australia 4th T20I at Carrara Oval, where successful DRS overturn didn't count run due to Dead Ball law—prompting Irfan Pathan's call for rule change.

"Makes No Sense": Irfan Pathan Demands Rule Change After Shubman Gill Denied Single Despite Successful DRS in India-Australia 4th T20I

Irfan Pathan calls for Dead Ball law amendment after Shubman Gill denied single in IND vs AUS 4th T20I despite successful DRS overturn. Marcus Stoinis' LBW appeal on Gill (inside edge confirmed) led to run being nullified. India won by 48 runs at Carrara Oval.

The Cricket Standard Desk09 Nov 20250
Kane Williamson announced decision to skip West Indies ODI series (November 16-22) to prepare for World Test Championship series starting December 2, prioritizing Test cricket five days after T20I retirement.
International

Test Cricket Priority: Williamson Skips West Indies ODIs to Prepare for World Test Championship Series

Kane Williamson will miss New Zealand's ODI series vs West Indies (November 16-22) to prepare for World Test Championship series starting December 2. Decision follows November 1 T20I retirement. Will play Plunket Shield from November 26 for red-ball readiness.

The Cricket Standard Desk09 Nov 20253 min
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World Cup

Ahmedabad Set for Final Glory: BCCI Proposes 5-City Blueprint for T20 World Cup 2026 with Modi Stadium Hosting Showpiece

BCCI submits 5-city T20 World Cup 2026 proposal to ICC: Ahmedabad (final), Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai. February 7-March 8 tournament co-hosted with Sri Lanka. Pakistan matches in Colombo, Kandy under neutral-venue agreement.

The Cricket Standard Desk09 Nov 20250
Gujarat Giants WPL 2026 retention announcement showing only Ashleigh Gardner and Beth Mooney retained while Laura Wolvaardt, Harleen Deol, and 14 others released for complete squad rebuild with Rs 9 crore maximum auction purse.

Maximum Auction Flexibility: Gujarat Giants Retain Only Australian Duo Gardner and Mooney, Release 16 Including World Cup Star Wolvaardt

Gujarat Giants retain only two players—Ashleigh Gardner (Rs 3.5 crore) and Beth Mooney (Rs 2.5 crore)—ahead of WPL 2026 auction. Laura Wolvaardt (571 World Cup runs) among 16 released. Rs 9 crore purse highest among five franchises.

The Cricket Standard Desk09 Nov 20253 min
Delhi Capitals WPL 2026 retention announcement showing World Cup heroes Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma retained alongside Marizanne Kapp and Annabel Sutherland, while captain Meg Lanning shockingly released after leading franchise to three consecutive finals.

Three-Time Finalists' Bold Move: Delhi Capitals Retain World Cup Heroes Jemimah and Shafali, Release Captain Meg Lanning

Delhi Capitals retain five players including World Cup heroes Jemimah Rodrigues (127* semifinal) and Shafali Verma (87 final) but shockingly release captain Meg Lanning who led team to three consecutive finals. Rs 5.70 crore purse remaining for November 27 auction.

The Cricket Standard Desk09 Nov 20252 min
Harmanpreet Kaur and Nat Sciver-Brunt celebrating Mumbai Indians WPL 2025 title, with captain's decision to retain England all-rounder as top pick (Rs 3.5 crore) ahead of herself (Rs 2.5 crore) demonstrating team-first leadership philosophy.

Captain's Sacrifice: Harmanpreet Kaur Puts Team First as Nat Sciver-Brunt Becomes MI's Top Retention at Rs 3.5 Crore

Harmanpreet Kaur requested Mumbai Indians retain Nat Sciver-Brunt as top pick (Rs 3.5 crore) ahead of herself (Rs 2.5 crore) for WPL 2026. Sources confirm captain's team-first approach after World Cup triumph.

The Cricket Standard Desk09 Nov 20253 min