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IPL 2026: 'Representing the name of my state means a lot to me' - Ravi Bishnoi on joining Rajasthan Royals

IPL 2026: 'Representing the name of my state means a lot to me' - Ravi Bishnoi on joining Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan Royals (RR) have completed a sensational homecoming at the IPL 2026 Auction, securing Indian leg-spinner and Rajasthan native Ravi Bishnoi for INR 7.2 crore.

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 / 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 / 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 / CricTracker / December 16

Who is Mangesh Yadav? The pace-bowling all-rounder who RCB secured for INR 5.2 crore

Royal Challengers Bengaluru purchased Madhya Pradesh's Mangesh Yadav for INR 5.2 crore at the auction for IPL 2026 in Abu Dhabi on December 16. RCB were locked in with a bidding war with Sunrisers Hyderabad but they came out on top.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 16

PBKS Squad 2026 Player List: Complete Punjab Kings Squad and Players List for IPL 2026

Punjab Kings (PBKS) went into the IPL 2026 mini-auction with the second-lowest purse after Mumbai Indians. Last season's runner-up PBKS had only INR 11.50 crore in their kitty.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 16

KKR Squad 2026 Player List: Complete Kolkata Knight Riders Squad and Players List for IPL 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) entered the IPL 2026 mini-auction with the biggest purse of INR 64.3 crore. This is because they released nine players ahead of the auction and traded Mayank Markande to the Mumbai Indians.

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 / Cricketnmore / December 16

T20 World Cup 2026 Trophy Tour Kicks Off At Ram Setu Bridge

Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground: The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Trophy Tour was launched on Tuesday over the Adam’s Bridge, culturally revered in India as the Ram Setu, a symbolic gateway linking the two co-hosts, India and Sri Lanka.

Cricket News / Crictoday / December 16

Lucknow Super Giants complete squad, IPL 2026: Full list of players purchased by LSG

Lucknow Super Giants walked into the IPL 2026 auction with Rs 22.95 crore left in their kitty and wasted little time making a move. Their opening acquisition was Wanindu Hasaranga, the Sri Lankan spin bowling all-rounder, snapped up at his base value of Rs 2 crore without any counter bids.

Cricket News / CricketGully / December 16

Kolkata Knight Riders Squad for IPL 2026: Complete Squad and Predicted XI of KKR

Kolkata Knight Riders had to work hard a bit and had to redo their squad, especially after an eighth-position finish in 2024. Even though they had tried to the core team intact, they had to create the backup!

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / December 16

U19 Asia Cup: Abhigyan Kundu's Unbeaten 209 Guides India To A Massive Win Over Malaysia

Asia Cup Group: Abhigyan Kundu delivered a record-breaking innings to lead India to a dominant win over Malaysia in their Under-19 Asia Cup Group A match in Dubai.

Cricket News / Crictoday / December 16

Sunrisers Hyderabad complete squad, IPL 2026: Full list of players purchased by SRH

Sunrisers Hyderabad strengthened their IPL 2026 lineup by acquiring uncapped Indian all-rounder Shivang Kumar for RS 30 lakh and wicket-keeper batter Salil Arora for (Rs 1.5 crore) at the mini-auction in Abu Dhabi.

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.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / December 16

IPL 2026 Auction: Playing For Rajasthan Royals Will Feel Like Home, Says Ravi Bishnoi

RR Lead Owner Manoj Badale: India leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi said it felt “like playing at home” after being picked up by former champions Rajasthan Royals for Rs 7.2 crore at the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, with the franchise securing the spinner following competitive bidding.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / December 16

IPL 2026 Auction: Pathirana Was Our Priority, We Went To Our Absolute Limit For Him, Says LSG Owner Goenka

Match Centre Live Auction: Lucknow Super Giants suffered a heartbreak in their attempts to bag Sri Lanka star Matheesha Pathirana, losing him to the Kolkata Knight Riders.

Cricket News / CricketGully / December 16

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Squad for IPL 2026: Full Squad and Predicted Playing XI

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) went into the IPL 2026 season with a very strong purse, having Rs. 43.40 crores with them. After a disappointing performance in IPL 2025, where they finished with the tenth position in the points table, CSK decided to rebuild their squad.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / December 16

India B Outclass India A By 83 Runs In The Opening Match Of Physical Disability T20 Series

Physically Disabled T20 Cricket Series: Opener Wasim Iqbal slammed a brilliant 66 off 51 balls to help India 'B' beat India 'A' by 83 runs in the first game of the three-match Physical Disability T20 Series at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Cricket News / Cricfit / December 16

Who Is Prashant Veer? The Uncapped Sensation CSK Backed With A Massive Bet

At the IPL 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi, a relatively unknown domestic cricketer captured everyone’s attention when his price soared dramatically in the bidding room.

Ravindra Jadeja News / Crictoday / December 16

14.2 crore for Prashant Veer! CSK have found the new Ravindra Jadeja

“Bada hokar Jadeja banega” is the phrase many are using for 20-year-old Prashant Veer, one of India’s most exciting young left-arm spinning all-rounders.

Cricket News / Crictoday / December 16

Who is Auqib Dar? Dale Steyn of Baramulla goes to Delhi Capitals for INR 8.40 crore in IPL 2026 Auction

Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Auqib Dar was bought by Delhi Capitals for INR 8.40 crore at the IPL 2026 auction on Tuesday. Starting at a base price of Rs 30 lakh, Auqib started a bidding war between the Delhi Capitals and the Rajasthan Royals.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / December 16

IPL 2026 Auction: CSK Spend Record 14.2 Cr Each For Prashant Veer, Kartik Sharma; Auqib Dar Goes To DC For 8.4 Cr In Uncapped Category (Ld)

The Indian Premier League: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 player auction started on a dull note in the uncapped players’ category, but Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma then scripted history as Chennai Super Kings roped them in for a record price of Rs.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 16

Who is Kartik Sharma? - All you need to know about CSK’s INR 14.20 crore uncapped wicketkeeper-batter

Chennai Super Kings acquired youngster Kartik Sharma for a whopping INR 14.20 crore in the auction ahead of IPL 2026. The 19-year-old player recently represented Rajasthan in the 2025 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.  Kartik first rose to prominence when he smacked a century on debut in the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy.

Venkatesh Iyer News / Cricfit / December 16

Venkatesh Iyer Sold To The RCB For Rs. 7 Crore In IPL 2026 Auction

Defending champions and fan-favourite Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) were able to obtain the versatile Indian cricketer, Venkatesh Iyer, for a whopping sum of ₹7 crores at the IPL 2026 auction, which took place on December 16, 2025, at the Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi.

Cricket News / Cricfit / December 16

Ravi Bishnoi Becomes The Most Expensive Player Of IPL 2026 Auction

Indian leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi became one of the biggest talking points of the IPL 2026 auction after being picked up by Rajasthan Royals for a massive ₹7.20 crore.

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