As the deadline for retentions approaches, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) has reportedly decided to retain Heinrich Klaasen, Pat Cummins, and Abhishek Sharma for the upcoming 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction. The South African batsman is expected to fetch INR 23 crore, while the Australian all-rounder will be retained for INR 18 crore. Additionally, SRH might also retain the services of Travis Head and Nitish Kumar Reddy. The IPL Governing Council has allowed each franchise to retain up to six players through retention or Right to Match (RTM) option.
The National Selection Panel has confirmed the ODI squad for Australia's upcoming series against Pakistan and India A. The team is also set to face off against Pakistan in three T20 matches. Meanwhile, the Australia A squad has been chosen based on recent domestic performances, with a strong focus on preparing players for the upcoming Test season.
Australian and Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins has yet to decide if he will feature in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League due to new rules implemented by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. Foreign players will now not be able to earn more than Indian players and if they opt out after the auction, they will be banned from the league for the next two seasons. This presents a dilemma for Cummins, who prioritizes playing for Australia and has never pulled out of a season after registering for the auction.
Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma became the fourth Indian to be dismissed for a duck on his T20I debut, joining the likes of MS Dhoni, KL Rahul and Prithvi Shaw. This happened during the first T20I between India and Zimbabwe in Harare on Saturday. Sharma was the second Indian to be dismissed for nought on debut against Zimbabwe, after KL Rahul in 2016.
Uncapped batsman Abhishek Sharma is set to make his debut for India in the T20 match against Zimbabwe. India's stand-in captain Shubman Gill confirmed that Sharma will open the innings. After a remarkable IPL season in 2020, where he scored 484 runs at a strike-rate of 204.22, Sharma is ready to showcase his skills on the international stage.
Sports - Sunrisers Hyderabad register all-time unwanted record in history of IPL finals In what can be termed as one of the most lopsided IPL finals in history, the Kolkata Knight Riders have defeated the Sunrisers Hyderabad by a whopping 105 runs, to lift the trophy for the third time. In what was an all-round performance from KKR, it was no surprise to see their star all-rounder Sunil Narine being awarded the Player of the Tournament for his incredible performance throughout the season. Meanwhile, RCB's Virat Kohli bagged the Orange Cap for being the top-scorer, while Harshal Patel and Nitish Reddy were awarded the Purple Cap and Emerging Player of the Season awards, respectively.
The Kolkata Knight Rider's (KKR) victory in the IPL 2024 final match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) has taken the entertainment industry by storm. Several Bollywood stars including Ranveer Singh, Karan Johar, and Kartik Aaryan have congratulated Shah Rukh Khan and his team on their third IPL title. Moments from the celebration, including SRK's iconic pose and a warm family hug, have gone viral.
Kavya Maran, the daughter of billionaire businessman Kalanidhi Maran, has been making headlines as the owner of Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL. With her father's vast media empire, estimated at over Rs 24,000 crore, and involvement in politics, Kavya's wealth is about four times that of KKR owner Shahrukh Khan. While Shahrukh is considered the king of Bollywood with a net worth of around Rs 6000 crore, Kavya's family boasts political influence and a diverse business portfolio. As she continues to make headlines in the world of cricket, Kavya's impressive background and rise to success is worth noting.
In a thrilling IPL final between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders, former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden points out that Mitchell Starc's incredible dismissal of Abhishek Sharma set the tone for KKR's victory. With excellent bowling from Starc and Vaibhav Arora, including the crucial wicket of Rahul Tripathi, KKR emerged as the dominant team. Despite initial criticism, Starc's experience proved to be the difference maker in the playoffs, earning him the man of the match accolade for both games against Hyderabad. Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen also noted the improvement in Starc's bowling during the tournament.
After a dominating eight-wicket win over SunRisers Hyderabad, the Kolkata Knight Riders celebrated their third IPL title, with stars Gautam Gambhir and Sunil Narine showing rare moments of joy together. Gambhir, who is now a mentor for KKR, played a key role in their previous two IPL wins. His impact as a mentor was evident as KKR's bowlers, led by record signing Mitchell Starc, bundled out SRH for a mere 113 runs in the final. Starc's opening spell of 2 for 14 played a crucial role in KKR's emphatic victory and their decade-long wait for another title finally came to an end. Gambhir's success as a mentor has also put him in the running for the role of India's head coach.