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Who is Naman Tiwari? Former U19 World Cup superstar purchased by LSG for INR 1 crore

Lucknow Super Giants purchased Naman Tiwari for INR 1 crore at the IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi. Having entered at a base price of INR 30 lakh, a total of 15 bids took place for Tiwari before he was roped in by LSG.

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IPL 2026 Auction: Happy On Getting Uncapped Pacers Ashok And Prithvi, Says Parthiv Patel

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Gujarat Titans (GT) assistant coach Parthiv Patel expressed satisfaction on securing the services of uncapped pacers Ashok Sharma and Prithvi Raj Yarra in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 Auction in Abu Dhabi, saying the duo bolsters their fast-bowling resources in unique ways.

Cricket News / CricketGully / December 16

Rajasthan Royals Team for IPL 2026: Full Squad and Predicted Playing XI

The Rajasthan Royals will enter the 2026 Indian Premier League with an Indian core, after they managed to enlist 25 players under their color. Notably, RR came to the auction with INR 16.05.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / December 16

IPL 2026 Auction: Prithvi Shaw Makes Insta U-turn After Being Revived And Bought By Delhi Capitals

U19 Cricket World Cup: India batter Prithvi Shaw on Tuesday took a notable U-turn on social media as he posted a heartbreak emoticon on his Instagram story shortly after going unsold twice at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction, before deleting the post as the Delhi Capitals bought his services in a late bid.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 16

Who are the 5 most expensive buys in IPL 2026 Mini Auction?

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction concluded on Tuesday, December 16, in Abu Dhabi, with several established stars and emerging players securing lucrative contracts for the upcoming season.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / December 16

South Africa beat Ireland to clinch ODI series

South Africa beat Ireland by 74 runs in Gqeberha to win the second one-day international and clinch the series.

Cricket News / CricketGully / December 16

Sunrisers Hyderabad Team for IPL 2026: Full Squad and Best Playing XI

The Sunrisers Hyderabad are stepping into IPL 2026 with one of the most well-rounded and impressive squad you could ask for. Thanks to a smartly executed auction, SRH has crafted a team that ticks all the right boxes strong top-order batting, solid middle-order depth, quality all-rounders, and a fierce bowling attack.

Cricket News / Crictoday / December 16

Chennai Super Kings complete squad, IPL 2026: Full list of players purchased by CSK

Chennai Super Kings made waves in the IPL 2026 auction by signing uncapped talents Kartik Sharma and Prashant Veer for Rs 14.20 crore each, setting a record for the most expensive uncapped players in the tournament’s history.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 16

Prithvi Shaw reacts ‘It’s okay’ to going unsold before Delhi Capitals snap him up for INR 75 lakh

The IPL mini-auction 2026 witnessed the opening batter, Prithvi Shaw, going unsold twice before being secured by his former franchise, Delhi Capitals. Shaw’s brief emotional reaction on social media went viral before and after DC stepped in to secure him for INR 75 lakh.

Cricket News / SportsInfo / December 16

IPL 2026: RCB and MI full squad, players, and auction picks

RCB and MI ended the IPL 2026 auction with a good squad with not many new big additions to the squad In the auction, RCB bought the likes of Venkatesh

Cricket News / CricketGully / December 16

PBKS Squad for IPL 2026: Complete Squad and Predicted XI of Punjab Kings

The Punjab Kings have been the most sorted team sitting for the 2026 IPL mini auction. Yet they have been a late bloomer, quickly adding four names to the list.

Harshit Rana News / Cricfit / December 16

Matheesha Pathirana Sold To The KKR For Rs.18 Crore In IPL 2026 Auction

Sri Lanka’s fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana has been acquired by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the IPL 2026 season. Pathirana, who was once considered

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 16

RR Squad 2026 Player List: Complete Rajasthan Royals Squad and Players List for IPL 2026

Rajasthan Royals did not have a season to remember in IPL 2025, as they ended up ninth on the points table, with only eight points from 14 matches. RR avoided a rock bottom finish only due to theit superior net run rate as compared to CSK.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 16

DC Squad 2026 Player List: Complete Delhi Capitals Squad and Players List for IPL 2026

Delhi Capitals missed out on the playoffs in IPL 2025 by a whisker with seven wins and six losses in 14 matches, including a rain-affected match. The runners-up of the 2020 season ended up in the fifth place with 15 points at a net run rate of +0.011 in 2025.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 16

Which players faced the biggest pay cuts after IPL 2026 Auction?

The IPL 2026 mini-auction, held at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, witnessed a usual mix of record-breaking buys and shocking misses. While players like Cameron Green, Prashant Veer, and Kartik Sharma walked away with massive paydays, several names experienced financial setbacks.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / December 16

IPL 2026 - full squads after auction in Abu Dhabi

See how each of the squads look before the 2026 Indian Premier League.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 16

LSG Squad 2026 Player List: Complete Lucknow Super Giants Squad and Players List for IPL 2026

Lucknow Super Giants roped in the likes of Anrich Nortje and Naman Tiwari in their setup at the IPL 2026 auction. The franchise also bagged the talented uncapped batting duo of Akshat Raghuvanshi and Mukul Choudhary while they secured the services of Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasarangain as a steal deal.

Cricket News / Cricfit / December 16

Azhar Mahmood Ends Pakistan Test Coaching Stint Ahead of 2026 Season

Azhar Mahmood, the former Pakistan all-rounder, has officially concluded his role as coach of Pakistan’s Test cricket team with immediate effect. The news of his departure was reported on December 16, 2025, and confirmed through cricket sources including ESPNcricinfo.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 16

Who is Sushant Mishra? Rajasthan Royals sign Jharkhand left-arm pacer for ₹90 lakh

Sushant Mishra, the left-arm medium pacer from Ranchi, was bought by Rajasthan Royals (RR) for ₹90 lakh at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction following a competitive bidding war involving Delhi Capitals (DC) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

Cricket News / Crictoday / December 16

Punjab Kings complete squad, IPL 2026: Full list of players purchased by PBKS

Punjab Kings, the runners-up of IPL 2025, entered the 2026 mini-auction with the second-smallest budget among all ten franchises. Under Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy, PBKS made a remarkable run to the final last season but narrowly lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six runs.

Cricket News / Cricfit / December 16

Who Is Kartik Sharma? CSK’s ₹14.20 Crore Uncapped Sensation Who Lit Up the IPL 2026 Auction

At the IPL 2026 auction held in Abu Dhabi, 19-year-old wicketkeeper-batter Kartik Sharma created a huge stir when Chennai Super Kings (CSK) secured his services for a whopping ₹14.20 crore, a figure that instantly made headlines across the cricketing world.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 16

GT Squad 2026 Player List: Complete Gujarat Titans Squad and Players List for IPL 2026

Gujarat Titans went into the IPL 2026 mini-auction with a purse of INR 12.90 crore. They had most of their bases covered and needed to plug minor gaps at the much-awaited event, which was held at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.

Cricket News / Crictoday / December 16

Rajasthan Royals complete squad, IPL 2026: Full list of players purchased by RR

Rajasthan Royals made headlines at the IPL 2026 auction by signing leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi for Rs 7.20 crore. The 2008 champions faced tough competition from SunRisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings, ultimately winning the race as CSK pulled out after their bid reached Rs 7 crore.

Cricket News / CricketGully / December 16

Top 10 Most Expensive Overseas Players in IPL History

The IPL has become the biggest market in the world of cricket with the international superstars selling at astronomical prices that would make any football transfers not only blush but also faint on seeing the price tag.