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Rohit Sharma, Mumbai Indians opener, scripted an unwanted chapter in Indian Premier League (IPL) history on Sunday, matching Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell for an embarrassing record in the tournament’s history.

A viral quote claiming Virender Sehwag refused to teach David Miller how to play spin has sparked major debate among cricket fans online. Fact check reveals the remark originated from a Cricbuzz discussion and was misinterpreted on social media. The controversy also revived Sehwag’s long-standing tension with Glenn Maxwell from their Punjab Kings days.

The year 2025 marked the end of an era for world cricket as several prominent international players across formats and countries announced their retirement. From explosive white-ball specialists to reliable Test anchors, this year's list of retirees reflects a generational shift in global cricket dynamics.

Here's a list of four top players who won't be part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction, which will be held on December 16 in Abu Dhabi.

Glenn Maxwell ends his 14-year IPL journey with an emotional farewell, reshaping the IPL 2026 narrative. Moeen Ali and Faf du Plessis follow suit, choosing PSL over IPL in a historic talent shift. Experts raise concerns over whether the IPL is witnessing the beginning of a foreign-player exodus.

Glenn Maxwell’s absence from the IPL 2026 auction forces teams to rethink middle-order and all-rounder strategies. Steve Smith registers at a ₹2 crore base price, joining elite names like Cameron Green, Pathirana, Hasaranga and Livingstone. With 1,355 players vying for 77 spots, the December 16 auction promises intense bidding and key franchise reshuffles.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will enter the IPL 2026 mini-auction with a substantial purse of Rs 43.4 crore and just 9 slots to fill. After a dismal 2025 season when they finished last with just four wins, the five times champions CSK have undergone a major overhaul, trading away long-time all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran to Rajasthan Royals in exchange for Sanju Samson, while releasing 11 players including Rachin Ravindra and Matheesha Pathirana. The overhaul from CSK has left a glaring gap in their all-rounder department and they desperately need versatile players to bolster their lineup ahead of the IPL 2026 season. As a result, CSK will be looking for spin-bowling all-rounders and as well as overseas fast-bowling all-rounders during the upcoming IPL 2026 mini-auction on December 16 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Here are four players CSK might actively target at the IPL 2026 auction:

Gujarat Titans (GT) enter the IPL 2026 mini-auction with a robust, balanced core after a playoff finish in 2025 season. The 2022 IPL champions GT have retained 20 players, including captain Shubman Gill, Rashid Khan, Sai Sudharsan, Mohammed Siraj, Jos Buttler, Rahul Tewatia and others. With a purse of Rs 12.9 crore and only five slots to fill (including four overseas), GT's strategy will be surgical, focusing on specific roles to transform a strong core into a championship-winning unit. Here are the 4 key players Gujarat Titans might target at the IPL 2026 mini-auction:

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will enter the IPL 2026 mini-auction on December 16 in Abu Dhabi with Rs 22.95 crore in their purse and six slots to fill including four overseas. After a seventh-place finish in IPL 2025, LSG have retained a strong core around captain Rishabh Pant, including Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, and new trade-ins like Mohammed Shami. Ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction, LSG's key gaps include a middle-order finisher after David Miller's release, an overseas pacer, a frontline Indian spinner after Ravi Bishnoi's exit, and all-rounder depth. Their strategy will focus on versatile, high-impact players to build a title-contending squad under coach Justin Langer. Here are four players LSG might actively target at IPL 2026 auction:

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will enter the IPL 2026 mini-auction with a substantial purse of Rs 43.4 crore and just 9 slots to fill. After a dismal 2025 season when they finished last with just four wins, the five times champions CSK have undergone a major overhaul, trading away long-time all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran to Rajasthan Royals in exchange for Sanju Samson, while releasing 11 players including Rachin Ravindra and Matheesha Pathirana. The overhaul from CSK has left a glaring gap in their all-rounder department and they desperately need versatile players to bolster their lineup ahead of the IPL 2026 season. As a result, CSK will be looking for spin-bowling all-rounders and as well as overseas fast-bowling all-rounders during the upcoming IPL 2026 mini-auction on December 16 in Abu Dhabi Here are four all-rounders CSK might actively target at the IPL 2026 auction:

Punjab Kings have submitted their official list with their retained and released players list ahead of the IPL 2026 mini auction. Check the complete player list along with their price.

As the Indian Premier League (IPL) retention deadline approaches on November 15, 2025, franchises are finalizing their squads for the mini-auction scheduled for December 16 in Abu Dhabi. With no restrictions on retention (up to 25 players per team), most teams are opting for minor tweaks rather than overhauls. However, underperforming stars, injury-hit players, and high-salary mismatches are set to hit the auction block, freeing up purses for targeted buys like star all-rounders Cameron Green and others. Here's list of top 10 high-profile players who are likely to be released before IPL 2026 auction:

Australia has received a major boost ahead of their T20I series against India, with star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell officially added to the squad for the remaining three matches.

Celebrate Glenn Maxwell's 37th birthday on October 14, 2025, with a look at his iconic 201* knock against Afghanistan after Australia was 91/7, reigniting Pat Cummins' side to win the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, showcasing his journey and legacy.

Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) had a remarkable IPL 2025 season as they reached the final after a decade. However, Punjab Kings fell short of the ultimate prize as they lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by six runs in the IPL 2025 final in Ahmedabad. During their memorable season, some of the PBKS players underperformed and they may not fit the team's long-term strategy. The Punjab-based franchise is likely to make some tough calls and release some underperforming players in order to increase their purse for the upcoming IPL 2026 auction and strengthen their squad for the next season. Here's list of players whom PBKS might release to increase IPL 2026 auction purse:

Australian star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has given fans a major update on his recovery process after undergoing surgery for a fractured right wrist.

Australia suffered a major setback as Glenn Maxwell was ruled out of the NZ T20I series after fracturing his forearm during a net session. Josh Philippe replaced him in the squad, marking Australia’s second injury blow after Josh Inglis was sidelined earlier.

The Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) had a remarkable IPL 2025 season as they reached the final after a decade. However, Punjab Kings fell short of the ultimate prize as they lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by six runs in the IPL 2025 final in Ahmedabad. During their memorable season, some of the PBKS players underperformed and they may not fit the team's long-term strategy. The Punjab-based franchise is likely to make some tough calls and release some underperforming players before the IPL 2026 auction in order to free up some purse and strengthen their squad for the next season. Here's list of players whom PBKS might release before IPL 2026 auction:

T20 International (T20I) cricket has always been a format known for fireworks, and over the years, several batters have redefined the limits of big hitting. From Aaron Finch’s world-record knock to Abhishek Sharma’s recent brilliance for India, the list of highest individual scores continues to grow with extraordinary innings across the globe.

The Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) had a remarkable IPL 2025 season as they reached the final after a decade. However, Punjab Kings lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by six runs in the IPL 2025 final in Ahmedabad on June 3, failing short of the title once again. During their memorable season, some of the PBKS players underperformed and they may not fit the team's long-term strategy. The Punjab-based franchise is likely to release some underperforming players before the IPL 2026 auction in order to free up some purse and strengthen their squad for the next season. Here's list of players whom PBKS might release before IPL 2026 auction:

As the equation came down to four required from two balls, Glenn Maxwell finished the job with a trademark reverse sweep six off the match's penultimate ball and guided Australia to a series victory.

Chasing 173 for victory, Australia looked in trouble at 122/6, before the big-hitting Glenn Maxwell took charge and led him team to memorable victory against South Africa.