This week’s highlights feature game-changing moments from the IPL 2026 auction, deepening tech controversy in the Ashes, and multiple off-field headlines spanning integrity breaches, franchise futures, and governance moves.
Four Assam cricketers suspended for corrupt approaches after Riyan Parag reports them
Following a report by Riyan Parag, the BCCI ACU has suspended four Assam players for receiving illicit offers, triggering a major domestic anti-corruption probe.
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The IPL 2026 auction that changed the game — when uncapped players became cricket millionaires
The IPL 2026 auction flipped the script as several uncapped Indian players scored million-dollar contracts, reshaping scouting and valuation models.
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Snicko still under fire as Nasser Hussain calls Ashes technology meltdown farcical
Nasser Hussain slammed Snicko’s Ashes performance, calling the glitches “farcical” and sparking renewed scrutiny on replay technology.
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R. Ashwin tips uncapped Indian talents and key overseas names as IPL 2026 auction dark horses
Ashwin spotlighted several domestic and overseas players poised to become surprise picks in IPL 2026.
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Snicko scrutiny deepens after Carey reprieve as England weigh complaint and supplier accepts fault
The fallout from Alex Carey’s reprieve continues as England consider action and the Snicko supplier admits fault.
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The players’ view on county cricket’s once-in-a-generation reset — how the PCA is navigating this moment
County players share how the PCA is guiding them through structural reforms reshaping English cricket.
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Fog-hit India vs South Africa T20I in Lucknow called off amid controversy — Uthappa and Steyn question officials
A fog-induced cancellation prompted strong criticism from former players over match-day decision-making.
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ICC and JioStar reaffirm billion-dollar media rights partnership amid exit speculation
The ICC and JioStar have confirmed their commitment to their billion-dollar deal despite recent withdrawal rumors.
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From Fifth Avenue to franchise gold — inside the Pakistan Super League’s New York power play
The PSL’s NYC investor strategy reflects its ambitions for global reach and commercial expansion.
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Cricket Australia confirms Pakistani stars to play entire BBL season despite Pakistan’s January tour of Sri Lanka
CA confirmed Pakistani players will remain available for the full BBL season despite scheduling overlaps.
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MS Dhoni’s transition, Pathirana’s farewell and a new CSK era take shape — Uthappa, Kumble, Mukund weigh in on reset
Cricket legends weigh in on CSK’s evolving identity as Dhoni winds down and Pathirana departs.
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Indian team continues handshake refusal with Pakistan before dominant victory in U-19 Asia Cup
India’s U-19 team once again skipped handshakes before a commanding win over Pakistan.
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Babar Azam makes Australian front pages but stumbles on BBL debut
Babar’s BBL debut drew headlines but failed to impress with the bat.
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Sri Lanka’s World Cup hero Arjuna Ranatunga faces arrest in US $5 million oil corruption scandal
The cricketing great faces legal action in a major corruption probe linked to oil contracts.
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Sunil Gavaskar blames Lionel Messi for Kolkata chaos, says Indian organisers wrongly accused
Gavaskar shifted blame to Messi’s influence for recent crowd disruption, defending Indian cricket officials.
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