Sources close to the negotiations reveal that the trade is expected to be an all-cash deal, with Lucknow Super Giants set to pay SRH INR 10 crore (approximately $1.12 million).
CSK MD Kasi Viswanathan reveals why the franchise made the tough call to trade Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran for Sanju Samson ahead of IPL 2026.
His return to the franchise that first dubbed him Rockstar marks a full-circle moment - but it also raises a key question: why would one of the IPL's top all-rounders accept a reduced salary now?
Concern for India as Shubman Gill walks off with apparent neck injury after brief but attacking start
The batter, who has three IPL and three international centuries to his name, is seen as MS Dhoni's replacement in the squad, both as a leader and a wicketkeeper-batter.
Sehwag had held the mark with 90 sixes, but Pant has now moved past him with 92 - and counting
Suryavanshi raced to his hundred in just 32 balls, equalling Rishabh Pant's 2018 mark for Delhi against Himachal Pradesh - the joint second fastest T20 ton by an Indian batter
Coached by Sunil Joshi, India A boast a talented squad led by Jitesh Sharma, who recently played in the T20I series against Australia.
A major boost for India came in the form of Rishabh Pant's comeback from a foot injury that kept him out of action for three Tests.
Bumrah's figures of 5/27 make him the first fast bowler since Ishant Sharma in 2019 to claim a five-wicket haul on the opening day of a Test in India.
Washington Sundar set to bat at No. 3 batting position in the India vs South Africa first Test. A detailed look at his Test and first-class stats, top-order credentials and evolving batting role.
Young captain Shubman Gill will rely on experienced campaigners like Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, while Rishabh Pant is set to return after a lengthy injury layoff.
Pakistan A, also known as the Shaheens, will be led by Irfan Khan. Key players in their squad include Yasir Khan, Saad Masood, Ghazi Ghori, and Ahmed Daniyal.
South Africa entered the opening Test without their premier fast bowler, Kagiso Rabada, who was sidelined due to a rib injury.
India have received a major boost with Rishabh Pant returning from the foot injury that sidelined him for three Tests.
Under the new leadership of Shubman Gill, the hosts aim to continue their impressive home record, especially after bouncing back strongly from a 2-2 draw in ENG and the rare 3-0 loss to NZ last year.
Eden Gardens, historically known for its batting-friendly surfaces that occasionally offer assistance to spinners, may play differently this time.
Thakur, who represented LSG in the 2025 IPL season, has been traded to Mumbai Indians for his existing player fee of Rs. 2 crore.
A suicide bombing outside a courthouse in Islamabad claimed 12 lives on Tuesday, just hours before the first ODI between the two teams took place in Rawalpindi.
Bavuma believes the current squad, unbeaten in a full-strength Test series since coach Conrad took charge in 2023, has the maturity and belief to challenge India and script a rare away series win.