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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.
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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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.