In a move that underscores his growing stature in the world of T20 cricket, Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh has been retained by Punjab Kings (PBKS) through the Right-To-Match card for a staggering ₹18 crore at the IPL 2025 auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Arsh be like ➡️ 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐮𝐧𝐣𝐚𝐛! 🫶♥️#ArshdeepSingh #IPL2025Auction #PunjabKings pic.twitter.com/UT1hBhFoWv — Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) November 24, 2024 This significant investment reflects Arshdeep's exceptional performances, both for India and in the IPL, as he continues to emerge as one of the most promising fast bowlers in the shorter formats of the game. Also Read: 1,574 players, one epic battle! IPL auction gets a Saudi spin Arshdeep, who first rose to prominence as a reliable death bowler in T20s, has cemented his position as one of India's go-to pacers in the shortest format. His career has seen a meteoric rise, and his IPL journey, which began in 2019, has been nothing short of impressive. Having played 65 matches in the IPL, Arshdeep has already taken 76 wickets, with an impressive economy rate that speaks volumes about his consistency and ability to bowl in high-pressure situations. The 2024 IPL season, in particular, saw Arshdeep elevate his game to new heights. Partnering with fellow pacer Harshal Patel, the duo formed a formidable bowling attack for Punjab Kings. Arshdeep was instrumental in their success, taking 19 wickets in 14 matches and proving himself to be one of the most lethal pacers in the competition. His ability to bowl crucial overs, especially in the death, made him a key player for PBKS, and his performances in IPL 2024 were a key factor in the franchise's decision to retain him at such a high price. Also Read: Gavaskar lauds BCCI, defends timing of IPL mega auction Arshdeep’s success is not confined to the IPL. On the international stage, he has carved out a reputation as a specialist white-ball bowler, capable of delivering under pressure. Having played 59 T20Is for India, Arshdeep has claimed 95 wickets, making him one of the most consistent wicket-takers for India in recent years. His performance in the 2023 ICC T20 World Cup was a defining moment in his career, where he showcased his skills to the world by claiming 17 wickets in 8 matches at an outstanding average of 12.47. His death-over bowling, often under intense pressure, was particularly impressive and earned him accolades from across the cricketing fraternity. This IPL season, with the hefty price tag attached to his name, Arshdeep will be expected to continue his dominance, both with the ball and in the field, as he plays a pivotal role in Punjab Kings' bowling attack.
24 November,2024 04:08 PM IST | Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) | mid-day online correspondentIndia’s batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has slammed criticism about the November 24-25 Indian Premier League mega auction being held in the middle of a Test match (India v Australia at Perth). “There was some loose talk here in Australia as to why the auction is being held in the middle of the first Test match. What these people forget is that it is the owners of the franchises who are busy people and who would prefer to have the auction on a Sunday so that they can get back to their business on Monday. “BCCI would naturally care about looking at what is convenient for them rather than what some Australian and English employees of the franchises want,” Gavaskar wrote in his column that appeared in Sunday Mid-day. Also Read: 1,574 players, one epic battle! IPL auction gets a Saudi spin Critics felt that the auction would be distracting for the players who were in thick of battle during the opening Test of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Australia captain Pat Cummins stressed in his pre-Test media interaction that the Jeddah event won’t distract the players. Meanwhile, Gavaskar added: “Another message sent by BCCI is that they will go with what is convenient to Indian cricket and their stakeholders than for those who have no business to poke their noses in Indian cricket. Well done, BCCI.”
24 November,2024 04:00 PM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentA total of 1,574 players will go under the hammer in the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Sunday and Monday which includes 1,165 Indian players and 409 overseas players, all competing for a place in the world's premier T20 league. The comprehensive list of registered players features 320 capped players, 1,224 uncapped players, and 30 players from Associate Nations. Specifically, the breakdown includes 48 capped Indian players, 272 capped international players, 152 uncapped Indian players who previously played in IPL seasons, 3 uncapped international players with prior IPL experience, 965 uncapped Indian players, and 104 uncapped international players. Among the 409 overseas players, Australia leads with 76 registrations, followed by South Africa with 91, and England with 52. Other notable countries include New Zealand with 39, West Indies with 33, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka with 29 each, and the USA with 10 players. Players from Bangladesh (13), Ireland (9), Canada (4), Netherlands (12), Zimbabwe (8), Scotland (2), UAE (1), and Italy (1) have also registered. With each of the ten IPL franchises able to fill a maximum squad of 25 players, 204 slots will be available at the IPL 2025 player auction. The event promises to be highly competitive as teams build their rosters for the next three years. Also Read: 'Rishabh Pant may go for more than Rs 25 crore': Raina A total of 574 players were released by the respective franchise ahead of the mega auction. Of the 574 players, 366 are Indian, while 208 are overseas, including three from associate nations. The auction will see 318 Indian uncapped players and 12 uncapped overseas players in contention. There are 204 slots available, with 70 reserved for overseas players. The highest reserve price is set at INR 2 crore, with 81 players opting for this bracket. The largest segment comprises players with a base price of INR 30 lakh, totalling 320. Among the standout names are Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, and KL Rahul, part of the 12 marquee players. These three captains were released by their respective franchises ahead of the retention deadline. For the first time since 2018, the marquee players are divided into two sets, comprising seven Indian players and five overseas stars. The first set includes Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, and Arshdeep Singh, while the second features KL Rahul, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Shami, and Mohammed Siraj. The overseas marquee players are Mitchell Starc, Jos Buttler, Liam Livingstone, David Miller, and Kagiso Rabada. Several teams will deploy Right-to-Match (RTM) cards during the auction. The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals (RR), having retained six players each--the maximum allowed--will not have any RTM cards. Punjab Kings (PBKS) hold four RTMs, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) three, and Delhi Capitals (DC) two. Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Gujarat Titans (GT), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), and Mumbai Indians (MI) each have one RTM. RTM cards enable teams to buy back released players by matching the highest bid. In this auction, the team with the highest bid can increase their offer once more, after which the team holding the RTM card can match the final bid to secure the player. The IPL 2025 Mega Auction promises to deliver high-stakes action, with marquee players and strategic manoeuvres set to enthral cricket fans. (With agency inputs)
24 November,2024 03:48 PM IST | Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) | mid-day online correspondentVirat Kohli returned to form with a morale-boosting hundred after Yashasvi Jaiswal's masterful century as India declared their second innings for 487 for six, setting Australia a victory target of 534 on day 3 of the opening Test, on Sunday. Kohli smashed eight fours and two sixes during his unbeaten 100 off 143 balls, forging a 89-run partnership for the sixth wicket with Washington Sundar (29) and unfinished 77 off 54 balls with Nitesh Reddy (38 not out) to bat Australia out of the match. This was after Jaiswal's solid 161 at the top. The year 2024 has been a challenging one for Kohli, who had managed just one half-century in his previous 13 innings. However, he made a strong comeback with a century at the Optus Stadium, with his wife, Bollywood superstar Anushka Sharma, present in the stands. This will go down as one of my most favourite Virat Kohli hundreds. The way he had complete control throughout the innings, the way he replicated those classic shots, the sweeps, the drives, and finally that evergreen flying kiss to Anushka… uff whata day 😭❤️😭❤️ pic.twitter.com/rm1DXcrE3K — H. 🇮🇹 (@cmoncheeeks) November 24, 2024 Anushka, visibly emotional, stood up and applauded her husband’s remarkable achievement. Kohli reached his century during the 135th over, when he received a full delivery from Marnus Labuschagne, which he expertly swept fine past a diving fielder for a four. The camera once again focused on Anushka, whose emotional reaction was evident. Kohli then blew flying kisses to his wife in a heartfelt moment. Immediately after, India declared at 487/6, setting Australia a daunting target of 534 runs. Speaking to broadcasters post-declaration, Kohli praised Anushka’s unwavering support, saying, “Yes, look I mean Anushka has been right by my side through thick and thin. So she knows everything that goes on behind the scenes, when I am in the room, what goes on in the head, when you don't play well, you make a few mistakes, when you are getting yourself in. I just wanted to contribute to the team's cause, you know I am not a guy who wants to hang around just for a sake of it. I take pride in performing for my country and just feels amazing, the fact that she is here makes it even more special.” Also Read: Virat Kohli smacks 30th century, shutting critics and downing Australia in Perth Earlier this year, the couple welcomed their second child in February and both have accompanied Kohli for the ongoing series in Australia. In the first innings, Kohli had faced only 12 balls, scoring just five runs. He was dismissed by a length delivery from Josh Hazlewood, edging it to Usman Khawaja at first slip for a straightforward catch. With this century, Kohli now has seven Test tons in Australia, the joint-highest for any Indian batter in an away country. He is tied with Sunil Gavaskar, who also has seven centuries in the West Indies, and ahead of Rahul Dravid (six in England) and Sachin Tendulkar (six in Australia). In terms of most Test centuries against a single opponent, Kohli has nine centuries against Australia, equaling Sachin Tendulkar’s tally. Sunil Gavaskar holds the record with 13 centuries against the West Indies, followed by Tendulkar with 11 against Australia. Gavaskar also boasts eight centuries against Australia. Kohli’s nine centuries in Australia now place him joint-second among visiting batters, alongside Wally Hammond, with Jack Hobbs leading the pack with 9 centuries.
24 November,2024 03:30 PM IST | Perth | mid-day online correspondentVirat Kohli on Sunday marked a significant milestone by bringing up his 30th Test century in the ongoing first Test between India and Australia at Optus Stadium in Perth. The Indian star batter, who had been under intense scrutiny for his recent slump in Test cricket, silenced his critics with a commanding knock, ending his century drought in style. He's back! Virat Kohli hits his 30th Test ton!#AUSvIND | #PlayOfTheDay | @nrmainsurance pic.twitter.com/X6P7RnajnX — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) November 24, 2024 Kohli walked to the crease when India were 275/2 and displayed remarkable resilience, learning from the errors he made in the first innings. His century, which comes after a lengthy gap since his last Test ton in July 2023 against the West Indies, featured a total of eight boundaries and two sixes. Also Read: Jaiswal falls after a stellar 161, India’s lead rockets to 405 at tea Kohli brought up his century in emphatic fashion, smacking Marnus Labuschagne for a boundary. Prior to this match, Kohli had been struggling with the bat, and his recent performances had raised concerns over his form. This century not only marks his highest individual score in red-ball cricket in 2024, but also sees him equalling the feats of legends Steve Waugh and Shivnarine Chanderpaul, both of whom have scored 30 Test centuries. More updates to follow...
24 November,2024 03:11 PM IST | Perth | mid-day online correspondentVirat Kohli returned to form with a morale-boosting hundred after Yashasvi Jaiswal's masterful century as India declared their second innings for 487 for six, setting Australia a victory target of 534 on day 3 of the opening Test, on Sunday. Kohli smashed eight fours and two sixes during his unbeaten 100 off 143 balls, forging a 89-run partnership for the sixth wicket with Washington Sundar (29) and unfinished 77 off 54 balls with Nitesh Reddy (38 not out) to bat Australia out of the match. This was after Jaiswal's solid 161 at the top. India lost only Washington in the third session after Australia picked four wickets after lunch but Kohli put India in command. Jaiswal, who completed his fourth Test hundred in the morning session, hit 15 boundaries and three maximums in his 297-ball innings before being caught by Steven Smith off Mitchell Marsh. Also Read: Virat Kohli smacks 30th century, shutting critics and downing Australia in Perth Devdutt Padikkal (25), Rishabh Pant (1) and Dhruv Jurel (1) were the other Indian batters to be dismissed in the post lunch session. India had scored only 150 runs in their first innings but returned to bundle out Australia for 104 in their first essay. In their second innings, Jaiswal and KL Rahul (77) stitched a record-breaking 201-run stand for the opening wicket, the highest by an Indian opening pair on Australian soil, to put India in a strong position. Brief Score: India: 150 & 487-6 declared in 134.3 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 161, Virat Kohli 100 not out, KL Rahul 77; Nathan Lyon 2/96) Australia 1st innings: 104 all out (With agency inputs)
24 November,2024 03:09 PM IST | Perth | mid-day online correspondentYashasvi Jaiswal on Sunday emerged as the unofficial flag-bearer of Indian batting for the next decade and a half as India's lead swelled to a commanding 405 at tea, despite the fall of a few wickets on the third day of the opening Test against Australia. At tea, India were 359 for 5 in their second innings. A little over a month shy of his 23rd birthday, Jaiswal, who has already announced his arrival on the big stage, notched up a classic 161 off 297 balls -- his fourth century in Tests -- which has provided his skipper Jasprit Bumrah with enough ammunition to exploit the variable bounce that is starting to trouble batters. Virat Kohli (40 batting, 74 balls) used all his decade and half of experience in Test cricket is ensuring that the chase goes beyond Australia's reach and the classic on-drive off rival skipper Pat Cummins reminded one and all of the golden days that the 'King' has enjoyed in this part of the world. Devdutt Padikkal (25) and Dhruv Jurel (1) didn't make most of the big break that they got and are all set to be replaced in the next Test in Adelaide with both skipper Rohit Sharma and injured Shubman Gill set to be back in action. Rishabh Pant's (1) intent was spot-on but execution can always go wrong when one plays a high-risk game. The post-lunch session turned out to be the most productive one for Australia since the opening day as India, starting the session at 275 for 1, slumped to 321 for 5 but by then the lead was well past 360-run mark and it didn't hurt the team much. Also Read: Jaiswal's ton sails India to 275/1, Australia left scrambling for answers With no seam movement, Kohli was able to control the other factor -- variable bounce -- and his front-foot stride was way more assured compared to first essay. However if India go on to win the Test match, Jaiswal and KL Rahul (77)'s 201 run opening stand would be as important as Jasprit Bumrah's first innings five-for. Exactly 32 years ago, 17-year-old Sachin Tendulkar became a global phenomenon with a hundred for the ages at the old WACA ground on a track that had those snake-like cracks and in the last two days, Jaiswal (141 batting, 264 balls) has shown the entire world that he is here to be the torch-bearer of Indian batting for the next decade and a half. The 22-year-old has hit 15 fours and three sixes as he became the second youngest Indian batter after Sachin Tendulkar to score a hundred at Perth. Jaiswal completed his fourth Test hundred and first in a SENA country with a beautifully executed ramp shot off a bouncer bowled by Josh Hazlewood. The celebration was one for the keeps with hands in the air and gratitude for the almighty before showing his lean but muscular biceps. All his four Test hundreds are now scores of 150 plus. The six also ensured that Jaiswal and KL Rahul's opening pair surpassed the previous record stand of 191 set by Sunil Gavaskar and Krishnamachari Srikkanth way back in Sydney in 1986. Devdutt Padikkal knew that best chance to get some confidence was to score a few runs before the second new ball was taken. He had an extremely confident Jaiswal at the other end, who smashed Nathan Lyon's delivery pitched on the rough through the off-side. Jaiswal hit a gorgeous off-drive off Starc once the second new ball was taken. Jaiswal-Padikkal duo added 74 runs for the second wicket but the Karnataka player failed to convert the start that he got. (With agency inputs)
24 November,2024 01:02 PM IST | Perth | mid-day online correspondentYashasvi Jaiswal hit his fourth Test hundred as India reached 275 for 1 at lunch on the second day of the opening Test against Australia on Sunday. The 22-year-old slammed 12 fours and three sixes during his unbeaten 141, marking his maiden century on Australian soil. India, which managed only 150 in their first innings, now lead by 321 runs after bundling out Australia for 104 in their first essay. Also Read: Jaiswal, Rahul throw Australia off balance with strong opening stand During the break, Jaiswal was batting alongside Devdutt Padikkal, who reached 25 not out, as the duo carried India forward after KL Rahul's dismissal for 77. Jaiswal and Rahul stitched a record-breaking 201-run stand for the opening wicket, the highest by an Indian opening pair on Australian soil. Brief Score: India: 150 & 275 for 1 in 84 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 141 not out, KL Rahul 77; Mitchell Starc 1/81) vs Australia: 104. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
24 November,2024 12:50 PM IST | Perth | PTIJustin Greaves scored a patient maiden century in only his third test before West Indies declared at 450-9 on the second day of the first test against Bangladesh. Greaves, who finished 115 not out, had a previous highest score in tests of 33 and only one century in 43 first-class matches before compiling a composed hundred from 181 balls, batting at No. 6. He completed the first century of West Indies' innings after Mikyle Louis was out for 97 and Alick Athanaze for 90 on the first day. Bangladesh was 40-2 at stumps, trailing by 410 runs when bad light stopped play with seven overs left in the day. Shahadat Hossain was 10 not out and Mominul Haque on 7. The tourists lost Mahmadul Hasan Joy (5) and Zakir Hasan (15) in 20 overs before the close. West Indies resumed Saturday at 250-5 after being sent in when Bangladesh won the toss. They were 261-7, the match closely balanced, when Greaves was joined by Kemar Roach, batting at nine. The pair put on 140 for the eighth wicket to fully turn the match in West Indies' favor. Roach made a painstaking 47 from 144 balls, following the example of Greaves whose innings of 206 deliveries included 128 dot balls. "Me and Justin are from the same country and he understands my batting ability so he just backed me in the situation and obviously it paid off," Roach said. Also Read: Shreyas Iyer’s century sends IPL auction buzz through the roof "We're good mates, we have very good conversations at the cricket and outside cricket so that's what helped us in the middle." The 30-year-old Greaves, playing his first test for 10 months, hit only four fours, including the boundary that brought up his century. Otherwise, he took 52 runs from singles, 38 from twos and nine from threes in an excellent example of running between wickets. His batting form had been hinted at by the fact he scored four centuries in domestic one-day matches in West Indies. "It was a fantastic effort," Roach said. "He's one who wants to learn ... I've had big hopes for him from the time he started." Roach also restrained his attacking instinct, hitting two boundaries and scoring at a strike rate of 32.6 as he played a vital support role to Greaves. When Roach came to the crease, Greaves was only 18 after resuming Saturday at 11 not out. The pair came together in the 87th over after Alzarri Joseph (4) was brilliantly caught in the gully by Zakir Hasan from the bowling of Hasan Mahmud. They built their partnership diligently, ticking off milestones. Greaves reached his half century from 88 balls and by lunch the West Indies had recovered to 336-7, scoring at a steady three runs per over. Brief rain breaks failed to disturb the batters' concentration. Roach finally was out in the 134th over when the total was 401-8. Mahmud delivered a ball outside off stump which beat Roach's shot as it curled back to hit middle. Greaves was 98 when Roach was out but kept his concentration and avoided the fate of Louis and Athanaze who both fell just short of maiden centuries. He reached his personal milestone four balls later, raising his bat to acknowledge the applause of the crowd. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
24 November,2024 11:50 AM IST | North Sound | AP | PTIYashasvi Jaiswal established his status as the next big batting superstar with a superb hundred on his maiden appearance on Australian soil as India extended their overall lead to 321 at lunch on the third day of the opening Test on Sunday. At the break, India reached 275 for 1 in their second innings despite losing KL Rahul's (77) wicket. Exactly 32 years ago, 17-year-old Sachin Tendulkar became a global phenomenon with a hundred for the ages at the old WACA ground on a track that had those snake-like cracks and in the last two days, Jaiswal (141 batting, 264 balls) has shown the entire world that he is here to be the torch-bearer of Indian batting for the next decade and a half. The 22-year-old has hit 12 fours and three sixes and currently has Devdutt Padikkal (25 not out) for company. And just like Sunil Gavaskar and Tendulkar, the latest batting sensation from 'Mumbai School of Batsmanship' is showing his voracious appetite for runs, slowly striding towards another 'Daddy Hundreds'. Jaiswal completed his fourth Test hundred and first in a SENA country with a beautifully executed ramp shot off a bouncer bowled by Josh Hazlewood (0/23 in 16 overs). The celebration was one for the keeps with hands in the air and gratitude for the almighty before showing his lean but muscular biceps. The six also ensured that Jaiswal and KL Rahul's opening pair surpassed the previous record stand of 191 set by Sunil Gavaskar and Krishnamachari Srikkanth way back in Sydney in 1986. Also Read: Jaiswal, Rahul throw Australia off balance with strong opening stand Rahul, who played one of his most compact defensive innings on the second day, was more intent on scoring some quick runs with the Kookaburra ball being 60 plus overs old and hardly doing anything off the pitch which had flattened considerably. A few overpitched deliveries from Mitchell Starc did fetch him some runs but a hundred that was there for the taking didn't come though. Once they became the first opening pair to add 200 runs, Rahul got one from Starc angled in and the nick was taken low by Alex Carey. Devdutt Padikkal knew that best chance to get some confidence was score a few runs before the second new ball was taken. He had an extremely confident Jaiswal at the other end, who smashed Nathan Lyon's delivery pitched on the rough through the off-side. Jaiswal hit a gorgeous off-drive off Starc once the second new ball was taken. Jaiswal-Padikkal duo added 74 runs for the second wicket in decent time. (With agency inputs)
24 November,2024 11:42 AM IST | Perth | mid-day online correspondentThe “X-factor” that Rishabh Pant offers will trigger a bidding war for him in Sunday’s IPL mega auction in Jeddah and the wicketkeeper-batter could smash the Rs 25 crore barrier, reckoned former India batter Suresh Raina. Kolkata Knight Riders shelled out Rs 24.75 crore to acquire the services of Australian pacer Mitchell Starc ahead of IPL 2024, the highest in the tournament’s history, and Raina felt it could be broken this time. “More than his batting and keeping, he’s a great character to have in the team when he is a captain. Any owner or coach would not like to miss his X-factor,” Raina, IPL Expert, JioStar, said. So will Pant break the Rs 25-crore mark? “I think he will go for more than that. Punjab, Delhi, KKR, and RCB have the money. So, when he comes to the auction, expect him to go 4-5 crores higher than Rs 25 crore,” said Raina, the first player to breach the 5000-run mark in IPL history. Highlighting Pant’s on-field energy and rapport with players, Raina, a four-time IPL winner with Chennai Super Kings, said: “He has that strength, the bonding he has with players, and everyone wants to play under him, which makes him special.” Also Read: Jaiswal, Rahul throw Australia off balance with strong opening stand “No one will leave him. This is a three-year auction. If you’re getting Pant for three years. CSK don’t have that budget, but I definitely see him going to RCB or maybe as the captain of KKR. He will bring a lot of fans if he goes to KKR,” the former India left-hander added. Royal Challengers Bengaluru needs a captain after releasing Faf du Plessis, and Raina said they have many options in the auction room like KL Rahul, Pant or can even go back to Du Plessis. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
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