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WPL 2026 auction: Deepti Sharma's salary surges to Rs 3.2 crore at UPW

In the previous three editions of the WPL, Deepti represented UP Warriorz, who had bought her for Rs 2.60 crore.

WPL 2026 Auction: Remaining purse and player slots for all five teams

For the upcoming WPL season, each franchise will be permitted to assemble a squad comprising a maximum of 18 players. Across the five teams, a total of 73 vacancies remain

WPL 2026 to start on January 9; DY Patil and Vadodara to host matches

The adjustment in schedule comes ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, which is set to take place in February-March next year.

WPL auctions: List of most expensive Indian players in tournament history

RCB skipper Smriti Mandhana, with the whopping ₹3.4 crore price tag during the inaugural season auction, holds the top spot as the most expensive player in WPL auction history

WPL Auctions: Full list of most expensive players in tournament history

Aussie all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner's ₹3.2 crore pick in the inaugural season has been the most expensive overseas auction pick in WPL history

WPL Auction 2026: Top 5 Indian players who might trigger a bidding war

With 73 total slots available, 50 for Indian players and 23 for overseas cricketers, franchises are preparing to invest smartly in proven match-winners and emerging talent.

WPL 2026 Auction: Full list of Indian and overseas stars to go under hammer

A total of 277 players, including Indian and overseas, will be up for grabs during the WPL 2026 mega auction

First time in 66 years! India lose five home Tests in span of seven games

India last endured back-to-back home Test series defeats in successive years more than 40 years ago, against the West Indies in 1983 and England in the 1984/85 season

WPL 2026 Auction live streaming: When and where to watch event in India?

In the inaugural season, Smriti Mandhana became the most expensive signing, joining RCB Women for INR 3.40 crore.

T20 World Cup 2026 schedule: Bangladesh matches, groups, venue, streaming

Bangladesh will start their ICC T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against the West Indies in Kolkata on the opening day

T20 World Cup 2026 schedule: Pakistan match list, Groups, Venue, streaming

The highly anticipated clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan takes place at the R Premadasa Stadium on February 15.

T20 World Cup 2026 schedule: Afghanistan matches, groups, venue, streaming

Afghanistan are drawn in Group D for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, alongside South Africa, New Zealand, Canada, and the UAE

T20 World Cup 2026 schedule: Nepal match list, groups, venue, streaming

Nepal will play four matches in the first round and each tie will be played in Mumbai as they will try to punch above their weight in the tournament next year.

India vs South Africa HIGHLIGHTS 2nd Test Day 5: SA complete the whitewash; beat IND by 408 runs

Gautam Gambhir addressed the media after the loss and talked about the bating collapses and how the current crop of players are part of a transition.

T20 World Cup 2026 schedule: Sri Lanka match list, groups, venue, streaming

The 2014 champions, Sri Lanka are drafted in Group B for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 alongside Australia, Zimbabwe, Ireland and Oman

T20 World Cup 2026 starts on Feb 7: 8 venues to host 55 matches

ICC announced the 2026 T20 World Cup schedule with 55 matches from Feb 7-Mar 8. Super Eight starts Feb 21, semifinals on Mar 4-5, and the final on Mar 8.

ICC T20 World Cup schedule announcement HIGHLIGHTS: IND vs PAK on Feb 15; Final on March 8

With the tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, the Indian team will aim to start strongly and secure a place in the Super Eight.

ICC T20 World Cup 2026: India schedule, IND vs PAK match date, streaming

India will kick off their T20 World Cup journey at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, where they face the USA in their tournament opener on February 7.

Srikkanth slams Gambhir over inconsistent IND selections amid SA Test loss

After the visitors dominated the opening three days, following their win in the first Test at Kolkata, Srikkanth voiced his concerns during his YouTube show Cheeky Cheeka.

Bazball 'dies' in Perth: Aussie papers publish fake obituary for England

The Australian newspaper 'The Australian', took a satirical approach, publishing a mock obituary for the aggressive English strategy.