Kumar Sangakkara, Rubaba Dowla, and Shane Watson featured together, representing cricket leadership and commentary roles

People Moves: Roundup (Nov 21, 2025)

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Matheesha Pathirana in Chennai Super Kings jersey with team logos of CSK, Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals ahead of IPL 2025

CSK’s release of Matheesha Pathirana sparks auction buzz as KKR circles ahead of IPL 2026

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Andre Russell in Kolkata Knight Riders jersey alongside Aakash Chopra, Mohammad Kaif and KKR logo on purple background

Why KKR’s release of Andre Russell is drawing fierce backlash ahead of IPL 2026

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IPL 2025 logo surrounded by logos of all ten franchises: Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Lucknow Super Giants

Where do all ten IPL squads stand heading into the 2026 auction?

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Collage featuring ICC, Asia Cup, IPL, Olympic rings, World Test Championship, Women's World Cup India 2025 logos, national cricket boards (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan), star players including Rashid Khan, Sanju Samson, Ravindra Jadeja, and administrators, alongside national flags and cricket stadiums.

Week in Review: Global strategies, governance showdowns and franchise shake‑ups

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Kolkata Knight Riders players huddle together near the dugout before an IPL 2025 match, wearing purple jerseys with sponsor branding in the background.

KKR retain Narine, Rinku, Rahane among 12 ahead of IPL 2026 auction with ₹64.3 Cr purse

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Shardul Thakur, Sherfane Rutherford, and Arjun Tendulkar in their IPL team jerseys alongside Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants logos, ahead of IPL 2025.

Mumbai Indians land Shardul Thakur, Sherfane Rutherford in all-cash deals; Arjun Tendulkar heads to LSG

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Shane Watson in Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) jersey posing with arms crossed, announced as assistant coach for IPL 2025 with bold text in the background.

Shane Watson joins Kolkata Knight Riders as assistant coach ahead of IPL 2026

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IPL 2025 logo surrounded by logos of all ten franchises: Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Lucknow Super Giants

IPL 2026 auction set for December 15, likely to be held in India

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Week in Review: Governance showdowns, emerging markets & franchise shake‑ups

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