The Rise of Uncapped Stars: How IPL Franchises Are Betting on Youth The 2026 IPL auction turned heads as franchises splashed big money on uncapped Indian talent. From a swing-bowling prodigy in Delhi to a 14-year-old batting marvel in Rajasthan, these youngsters are set to reshape line-ups and test the nerves of seasoned stars. The…
When a Franchise Owner’s Call Turns Into a Cricketing Lesson: Preity Zinta’s Apology to Jitesh Sharma The story centers on a personal phone call that Preity Zinta, co-owner of Punjab Kings, made to wicket-keeper-batter Jitesh Sharma after the 2025 IPL auction. It matters because it pulls back the curtain on the human side of a…
Sunrisers Leeds’ Spin Gamble: The Abrar Ahmed Pick Explained The Hundred auction in London saw Sunrisers Leeds lock in Pakistani mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed for £190,000, a deal that ignited a firestorm among fans and sparked a debate about politics versus performance. Coach Daniel Vettori has now laid out the cricketing logic behind the pick,…
