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WPL 2026: Delhi Capitals thrash Gujarat Giants by 7 wickets, set up blockbuster clash against RCB in the final
Feb 4, 2026 • etnownews

WPL 2026: Delhi Capitals thrash Gujarat Giants by 7 wickets, set up blockbuster clash against RCB in the final

DC vs GG WPL 2026: Delhi Capitals trounced Gujarat Giants by 7 wickets in the WPL 2026 Eliminator on Tuesday to enter the final of the tournament. Batting first, GG posted a competitive total of 168/7 in 20 overs. In reply, DC chased down the score inside 16 overs at the BCA Stadium on Tuesday.With this victory, the Capitals have reached the WPL 2026 final. They will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the summit clash on Thursday, February 5.WPL 2026: Delhi Capitals sail into the final by beating the Giants convincinglyEarlier, Delhi Capitals captain Jemimah Rodrigues won the toss and elected to bowl first. Giants were off to a shaky start as Sophie Devine got dismissed cheaply at the score of 6. After that, Anushka Sharma and Beth Mooney tried to steady the ship, but Nandni Sharma picked up two wickets in two balls to leave the Giants in trouble. Sharma picked the wicket of Anushka first; she got out after scoring 16 runs, and then got the prized scalp of Ashleigh Gardner, dismissing her on a golden duck. Giants lost the fourth wicket soon in the form of Kanika Ahuja. Giants were reeling at 59/4 after 8.4 overs and desperately needed a partnership. Mooney and Georgia Wareham stitched a much-needed 61 stand for the fifth wicket, and as a result, GG posted a competitive total of 1689/7. Beth Mooney went unbeaten at 62 off 51, whereas Wareham scored a valuable knock of 35 off 25.Chasing 169, Delhi Capitals were off to a flying start as both the openers, Lizelle Lee and Shafali Verma, played an aggressive brand of cricket. They dealt in fours and sixes and managed to score 75 runs in the powerplay. Wareham brought the Giants back by removing both Lee and Verma in the same over, but the damage was already done. At 92/2 after 8 overs, captain Rodrigues joined Laura Wolvaardt and had the luxury to play risk-free cricket. After going run a ball initially, both batters shifted gears and pushed Delhi across the line in 15.4 overs. Rodrigues got out just before the end of the match. She scored 41 off 23, and Wolvaardt remained not out on 32 off 24. Rodrigues was adjudged the player of the match for her captain's knock. The convincing victory has taken the Delhi Capitals to their fourth consecutive WPL final.DC will face Smriti Mandhana-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the WPL 2026 final on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

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'If Pakistan doesn't relent, they may face'...: PCB source reveals the heavy price Pakistan may pay for boycotting T20 WC match vs India
Feb 4, 2026

'If Pakistan doesn't relent, they may face'...: PCB source reveals the heavy price Pakistan may pay for boycotting T20 WC match vs India

T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan could face massive repercussions for not playing the T20 World Cup 2026 match against India. According to a report by PTI, Pakistan could face financial penalties, and the broadcasters could also explore a legal route against them. As the India vs Pakistan match draws massive attention from cricket lovers around the world, Pakistan's boycott of the match will compel the stakeholders to bear immense loss.Pakistan may face financial penalties for boycotting T20 World Cup match vs IndiaWhile PCB is yet to officially convey its decision to the ICC, they are expected to follow the directive given by their government and forfeit the match against India in the upcoming tournament. Upon doing so, they will may face severe consequences."If Pakistan doesn't relent and play against India, not only will they face financial penalties, perhaps a lawsuit from broadcasters, but also any efforts to go to the ICC Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC) are likely to fail," a PCB source told PTI.The report further stated that despite following the orders of the government, the PCB may face penalties as all their matches are scheduled to take place in Sri Lanka, and they do not have valid grounds to take this extreme step."The PCB might face problems regardless of their government directive to not play India as they are playing all their matches at a neutral venue (Sri Lanka) as per their wishes and not in India," another PCB source said."Secondly, while the Indian government has not given permission to its team to play in Pakistan, it has not stopped them from playing against Pakistan at neutral venues in Asia Cup or ICC events even after the May conflict," the board source, who tracks Naqvi closely, added.As PCB openly backed Bangladesh's refusal to play the World Cup in India, the boycott decision is being seen as an act of solidarity with Bangladesh after their ouster."When the ICC signed its four year deal with the broadcaster for all ICC events, the contract included Pakistan and India matches based on which the broadcaster made the payments to the ICC," the source explained."So the broadcaster will be within its rights to take the PCB and ICC to court over a major breach of the contract."With only a handful of days left before the start of the World Cup, let's see what more unfolds in this drama.

India vs Afghanistan Live Streaming: How to watch the ICC Under-19 World Cup semi-final match in India, USA, UK, and Afghanistan?
Feb 4, 2026

India vs Afghanistan Live Streaming: How to watch the ICC Under-19 World Cup semi-final match in India, USA, UK, and Afghanistan?

India vs Afghanistan: After comprehensively beating Pakistan in their final group encounter, the India Under-19 team will face Afghanistan Under-19 in the semi-final of the ICC U-19 World Cup 2026. India will enter the match on the back of an unbeaten run in the campaign, Afghanistan, on the other hand, have had a dream tournament till now and will look to pull off an upset over the Ayush Mjhatre-led side on Wednesday.The winner of this match will secure a place in the final of the tournament and meet England in the summit clash on Friday, February 6, 2026.As the stakes are high, both teams will look to showcase their best performance. So, the set-up is there for an intriguing contest, let's see who come out on top and progresses to the final.When will India U19 vs Afghanistan U19 World Cup 2026 2nd Semi-final take place?The India U19 vs Afghanistan U19 World Cup 2026 2nd Semi-final match will take place on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.Where will the India U19 vs Afghanistan U19 World Cup 2026 2nd Semi-final take place?The India U-19 vs Afghanistan U-19 World Cup 2026 2nd Semi-final match will take place at Harare Sports Club in Harare.At what time will the India U19 vs Afghanistan U19 World Cup 2026 2nd Semi-final begin?The India U19 vs Afghanistan U19 World Cup 2026 2nd Semi-final match will start at:India: 1 PM ISTUSA: 2:30 AM ESTUK: 7:30 AM GMTAustralia: 6:30 PM AEDTAfghanistan: 12 AM AFTHow to watch the India U19 vs Afghanistan live broadcast of the U19 World Cup 2026 2nd Semi-final?India vs Afghanistan will broadcast live on Star Sports network in India.How to watch India U19 vs Afghanistan U19 live streaming of the World Cup 2026 2nd Semi-final in India?Fans in India can catch the India vs Afghanistan Under-19 match on the JioHotstar app and website.How to watch India U19 vs Afghanistan U19 live streaming of the World Cup 2026 2nd Semi-final in the USA?Fans in USA can watch the India vs Afghanistan Under-19 match on Willow TV.How to watch India U19 vs Afghanistan U19 live streaming of the World Cup 2026 2nd Semi-final in the UK?Fans in UK can watch the India vs Afghanistan Under-19 match on the SKY Go app.How to watch India U19 vs Afghanistan U19 live streaming of the World Cup 2026 2nd Semi-final in Afghanistan?Fans in Afghanistan can watch the India vs Afghanistan Under-19 match on the ICC.tv. AF Sports and Lemar TV will broadcast the match live.India U19 vs Afghanistan U19, World Cup 2026 2nd Semi-final: SquadsIndia U19: Aaron George, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre(c), Vedant Trivedi, Vihaan Malhotra, Abhigyan Kundu(w), RS Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan Patel, Deepesh Devendran, Henil Patel, Harvansh Pangalia, Mohamed Enaan, Udhav Mohan, Kishan Kumar SinghAfghanistan U19: Osman Sadat, Khalid Ahmadzai, Faisal Shinozada, Uzairullah Niazai, Mahboob Khan(w/c), Azizullah Miakhil, Abdul Aziz, Roohullah Arab, Nooristani Omarzai, Wahidullah Zadran, Aqil Khan, Nazifullah Amiri, Khatir Stanikzai, Salam Khan, Zaitullah Shaheen

EXCLUSIVE: How much impact will the India-EU FTA have on the economy? FM Sitharaman EXPLAINS | Watch Video
Feb 4, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: How much impact will the India-EU FTA have on the economy? FM Sitharaman EXPLAINS | Watch Video

The proposed India-EU Free Trade Agreement is expected to give a boost to exports and investor confidence, especially in labour-intensive sectors, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman saying the deal will strengthen India’s traditional trade ties with Europe during an interview with ET Now.She said, "it (India-EU FTA) will have an impact because our exports have traditionally had a very strong European market. In some items, after the withdrawal of Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) benefits, our competitive edge was dulled. Bangladesh benefited from such GSP treatment and as a result, its textile exports multiplied.""However, this did not deter our exporters -- we continued exporting. A trade deal would have given more confidence, which we believe industries have now gained after the signing of the agreement. Particular sectors that are labour intensive will benefit because they are product that are much sought after -- our marine products, textiles, footwear, sports goods, our cars and so on," she added.India-EU FTAThe long-awaited India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has finally been sealed, and it arrives at a moment when global commerce is facing fresh uncertainty. The India-EU deal is being described by policymakers as one of the most important economic pacts in recent years.Mother of all Trade AgreementsOften referred to as the 'mother of all trade agreements,' the FTA was finalised after nearly 18 years of negotiations. Once the legal text is completed and approved by the European Parliament, the agreement will be formally signed. The EU is already India’s largest trading partner as a bloc, while the US remains India’s biggest single-country partner. The timing of this deal reflects a broader effort by both sides to reduce dependence on volatile markets and create reliable trade channels.Talks had dragged on for years mainly because of differences over non-trade issues such as labour standards, sustainability and regulatory norms. However, momentum picked up recently as global trade became more protectionist. Exporters on both sides now see the agreement as a way to expand into new markets and shield themselves from sudden tariff shocks.India-US trade dealUS President Donald Trump has agreed to a trade deal with India, lowering tariffs on Indian exports from 25 per cent to 18 per cent, following a phone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.US President Donald Trump posts on Truth Social, "It was an honour to speak with Prime Minister Modi. He is one of my greatest friends and, a Powerful and Respected Leader of his Country. We spoke about many things, including Trade, and ending the War with Russia and Ukraine. He agreed to stop buying Russian Oil, and to buy much more from the United States and, potentially, Venezuela. This will help END THE WAR in Ukraine, which is taking place right now, with thousands of people dying each and every week! Out of friendship and respect for Prime Minister Modi and, as per his request, effective immediately, we agreed to a Trade Deal between the United States and India, whereby the United States will charge a reduced Reciprocal Tariff, lowering it from 25% to 18%.""They will likewise move forward to reduce their Tariffs and Non Tariff Barriers against the United States, to ZERO. The Prime Minister also committed to "BUY AMERICAN," at a much higher level, in addition to over $500 BILLION DOLLARS of U.S. Energy, Technology, Agricultural, Coal, and many other products. Our amazing relationship with India will be even stronger going forward. Prime Minister Modi and I are two people that GET THINGS DONE, something that cannot be said for most," Trump added.https://youtu.be/S0dkvPRaQkM?si=JqOoGiivrhvvBgsH

Who is Yumnam Khemchand, set to become Manipur's new CM after President’s Rule - His life, education, political career
Feb 4, 2026

Who is Yumnam Khemchand, set to become Manipur's new CM after President’s Rule - His life, education, political career

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Yumnam Khemchand Singh is all set to take charge as the next Chief Minister of Manipur, marking the end of nearly a year of President’s Rule imposed after prolonged ethnic violence in the state.Khemchand was elected leader of the BJP legislative party on Tuesday during a meeting of party MLAs held at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi. With this decision, the party has formally initiated the process of forming a new government in Imphal.The leadership change comes almost a year after former chief minister N Biren Singh resigned from office on February 9, amid continuing unrest triggered by ethnic clashes between the Meitei and Kuki communities. Violence that began in May 2023 had disrupted normal life across the state, forcing the Centre to intervene.President’s Rule was first imposed in Manipur on February 13, 2025, for a 6 month period due to the deteriorating law-and-order situation. It was later extended for another six months in August 2025. After Biren Singh stepped down, the 60 member Manipur Assembly, whose term runs till 2027, was kept under suspended animation.The BJP remains the dominant force in the assembly with 37 MLAs, a number strengthened by defections from the Janata Dal (United) after the 2022 elections. Party sources indicated that delaying government formation any further would have required parliamentary approval to extend President’s Rule during the ongoing Budget Session, making the political transition urgent.With Khemchand’s selection, the BJP aims to restore an elected government and push administrative normalcy in the violence-hit state.Who is Yumnam Khemchand Singh?Yumnam Khemchand Singh is a senior BJP MLA from the Singjamei Assembly constituency. A familiar face in Manipur politics, he earlier served as the Speaker of the Manipur Legislative Assembly from 2017 to 2022.After the 2022 elections, Singh handled major portfolios in the state government, including Rural Development, Panchayati Raj and the Education Department, giving him wide administrative experience across grassroots governance and public services.62 year-old Singh is also known for his association with sports, particularly traditional Taekwondo. In late 2025, he became the first Indian to receive the 5th Dan black belt in traditional Taekwondo from the Global Traditional Taekwondo Federation in Seoul, adding a rare distinction to his profile.

Arsenal vs Chelsea Live Streaming: How to watch EFL Leg 2 match in India, USA, UK, Australia, and Saudi Arabia?
Feb 4, 2026

Arsenal vs Chelsea Live Streaming: How to watch EFL Leg 2 match in India, USA, UK, Australia, and Saudi Arabia?

Arsenal vs Chelsea: Arsenal will host Chelsea in the return leg of the EFL Cup semi-final tonight at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal will enter with an edge as they won the first leg 3-2 and will have the support from the home fans tonight. However, Chelsea has picked up a winning momentum by scoring late winners in the last couple of matches. The winner will progress to the EFL Cup final; hence, a supreme performance is expected from both clubs.This will be an opportunity for both managers to get closer to the first trophy of the season. With a one-goal advantage, Mikel Arteta's Gunners will look to seal the tie, whereas Liam Rosenior can win over the Chelsea fans by dictating another comeback victory.With all to look forward to let's see who comes out as the winner tonight in the EFL Cup semi-final leg 2.When will the Arsenal vs Chelsea EFL Cup match take place?The Arsenal vs Chelsea EFL Cup match will take place on February 3, 2026. However, as time zones vary, Indian football fans will have to stay up till late as the match will begin post midnight. For Indians, the date of the match will be February 4, 2026.Where will the Arsenal vs Chelsea EFL Cup match take place?The Arsenal vs Chelsea Spanish EFL Cup match will take place at Stamford Bridge.At what time the Arsenal vs Chelsea EFL Cup match begin?The Arsenal vs Chelsea EFL Cup match will kick off at:India: 1:30 AM,USA: 3 PM ETUK: 8 PM GMTAUS: 7 AM AEDTSaudi Arabia: 11 PM ASTHow to watch Arsenal vs Chelsea live streaming of the EFL Cup match in India?Fans in India can watch Arsenal vs Chelsea live streaming on the Fancode app and website.How to watch Arsenal vs Chelsea live streaming of the EFL Cup match in the USA?Fans in the USA can watch Arsenal vs Chelsea FC live streaming of the EFL Cup match on ESPN Select, ESPN App, or fuboTV.How to watch Arsenal vs Chelsea live streaming of the EFL Cup match in the UK?Fans in the UK can catch the live streaming of Arsenal vs Chelsea FC EFL Cup match on TNT Sports 1, Discovery +, and Prime Video.How to watch Arsenal vs Chelsea live streaming of the EFL Cup match in Australia?Fans in Australia can watch the Arsenal vs Chelsea live streaming on Stan Sport.How to watch Arsenal vs Chelsea live streaming of the EFL Cup match in Saudi Arabia?Fans in Saudi Arabia can watch the Arsenal vs Chelsea live streaming on beIN Sports HD 1.

SRH Full Squad (Sunrisers Hyderabad), IPL 2026 Auction: Cummins Retained, Shami Traded & Squad Revealed
Jan 8, 2026

SRH Full Squad (Sunrisers Hyderabad), IPL 2026 Auction: Cummins Retained, Shami Traded & Squad Revealed

IPL 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad Team Full Squad: Sunrisers‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Hyderabad (SRH) team will be led by Pat Cummins in the IPL 2026 season. They want to take advantage of the experiences of the last campaigns while adjusting the squad for the next mini-auction. The franchise has managed to keep on board the likes of explosive batting powerhouses such as Travis Head, reliable performers like Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen, and important all-round contributors which makes them a strong team going into the new season.Sunrisers‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Hyderabad (SRH) went into the 2026 Abu Dhabi auction with a strategy of extreme patience. They were pretty confident that they had a world-class core already, so they didn't feel the need to rush into the auction. Under Pat Cummins' guidance, SRH saw off the early bidding frenzies and finally in the second round, they decided to buy England's explosive all-rounder Liam Livingstone with a hefty ₹13 crore. Livingstone was the key player in their auction, and was meant to intimidate the opposition's middle order along with the retained Heinrich Klaasen.Moreover, they signed up Australian Jack Edwards for ₹3 crore to complete their overseas squad. Although they sent off the experienced Mohammed Shami to LSG in exchange for Shivam Mavi (₹75 lakh) to strengthen their domestic pace attack and also picked up several young talents like Salil Arora (₹1.5 crore) to invest in the future.It is worth noting that the "Orange Army" having the likes of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma as their retained players, their 2026 squad is still one of the most aggressive and intimidating teams in the ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌league. Also Read: IPL Auction 2026 LIVE UpdatesSunrisers Hyderabad – Team OverviewCategoryDetailsTeam NameSunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)Founded2012Home GroundRajiv Gandhi International Stadium, HyderabadOwnerSun TV Network LimitedCaptainPat CumminsHead CoachDaniel VettoriIPL Titles1 (2016)Source: Official Indian Premier League website. SRH Retained Players for IPL 2026 Below is the list of players the franchise has chosen to continue with for the upcoming season: Player NameRolePat Cummins (c)Fast BowlerTravis HeadBatterAbhishek SharmaBatterIshan KishanWicketkeeper‑BatterHeinrich KlaasenWicketkeeper‑BatterNitish Kumar ReddyAll‑RounderHarshal PatelFast BowlerBrydon CarseFast BowlerJaydev UnadkatFast BowlerKamindu MendisAll‑RounderEshan MalingaFast BowlerHarsh DubeyBowlerAniket VermaBatterR. Smaran (Smaran Ravichandran)BatterZeeshan AnsariSpinnerSRH Released Players Before IPL 2026 Auction Here are the names of released / traded players by SRH this season: Mohammed Shami (traded to LSG)Adam ZampaRahul ChaharWiaan MulderAbhinav ManoharAtharva TaideSachin BabySimarjeet SinghSunrisers Hyderabad Squad 2026 Sunrisers Hyderabad have completed their squad for IPL 2026 following the auction. The updated SRH players list includes retained players, new auction signings, and traded additions for the upcoming season.Player NameRoleAuction Price (₹)How AcquiredJack EdwardsAll-rounder₹3,00,00,000AuctionLiam LivingstoneAll-rounder₹13,00,00,000AuctionSalil AroraBatter₹1,50,00,000AuctionShivam MaviBowler₹75,00,000AuctionKrains FuletraBatter₹30,00,000AuctionPraful HingeBowler₹30,00,000AuctionAmit KumarAll-rounder₹30,00,000AuctionOnkar TarmaleBowler₹30,00,000AuctionSakib HussainBowler₹30,00,000AuctionShivang KumarAll‑rounder₹30,00,000AuctionPat Cummins (c)Fast BowlerRetainedRetainedTravis HeadBatterRetainedRetainedAbhishek SharmaBatterRetainedRetainedIshan KishanWicketkeeper‑BatterRetainedRetainedHeinrich KlaasenWicketkeeper‑BatterRetainedRetainedNitish Kumar ReddyAll‑RounderRetainedRetainedHarshal PatelFast BowlerRetainedRetainedBrydon CarseFast BowlerRetainedRetainedJaydev UnadkatFast BowlerRetainedRetainedKamindu MendisAll‑RounderRetainedRetainedEshan MalingaFast BowlerRetainedRetainedHarsh DubeyBowlerRetainedRetainedAniket VermaBatterRetainedRetainedR. Smaran (Smaran Ravichandran)BatterRetainedRetainedZeeshan AnsariSpinnerRetainedRetainedSunrisers Hyderabad have completed their squad for IPL 2026 with a focus on strengthening key areas. The blend of retained players and new additions reflects SRH’s plan to improve consistency and impact this season.Below is a complete list of IPL 2026 team squad pages with detailed information on retained players, released players, and pre-auction updates for each franchise. S. No.Squad1CSK (Chennai Super Kings) Team Full Squad IPL 20262DC (Delhi Capitals) Team Full Squad IPL 20263GT (Gujarat Titans) Team Full Squad IPL 20264KKR (Kolkata Knight Riders) Team Full Squad IPL 20265LSG (Lucknow Super Giants) Team Full Squad IPL 20266MI (Mumbai Indians) Team Full Squad IPL 20267PBKS (Punjab Kings) Team Full Squad IPL 20268RR (Rajasthan Royals) Team Full Squad IPL 20269RCB (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) Team Full Squad IPL 2026SRH’s retention plan shows the mix of seasoned players and energetic youngsters, a nicely spun theme of fast bowling, some explosive batting, and a sneaky little bit of overseas strength for the middle overs. Since a considerable amount of purse is still with the franchise, they are likely to make a few punctilious call-ups to the auction to strengthen their batting both top and down the order and add bowling that can be used in multiple ways. The Sunrisers Hyderabad squad for IPL 2026 will be completely updated here. Keep refreshing this page to see the latest after the ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌auction.

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PK Full Squad (Punjab Kings), IPL 2026 Auction: Who Stayed, Who Was Dropped? Full List After Auction
Jan 8, 2026 • etnownews

PK Full Squad (Punjab Kings), IPL 2026 Auction: Who Stayed, Who Was Dropped? Full List After Auction

IPL 2026, Punjab Kings Team Full Squad: Punjab‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Kings has a well-rounded, a mix of stable, experienced and young players to be able to compete in the IPL 2026 season after the announcement of their official retained and released players. Led by Shreyas Iyer, the franchise has maintained a solid core group of performers through the likes of Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Marcus Stoinis, and Lockie Ferguson, thereby guaranteeing a well-balanced team in terms of batting, bowling, and all-round depth. Punjab‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Kings (PBKS) came to the 2026 auction with a very different atmosphere compared to other teams. They had the biggest core of 21 players remaining after their record-breaking run to the final last season. With the guidance of captain Shreyas Iyer and head coach Ricky Ponting, the "Sadda Squad" was like a well-tuned machine and achieved their goal with the second-smallest purse of ₹11.50 crore in Abu Dhabi. They went on to purchase versatile all-rounders and strengthen the domestic side with a few more players since their line-up was already strong.Most of the money was spent on an Australian left-arm pace all-rounder Ben Dwarshuis who went for ₹4.40 crore with the next big buy being a versatile young Australian Cooper Connolly bought for ₹3 crore. Along with the leg-spinning re-signing of Pravin Dubey, PBKS has a 25-men squad that is a perfect mixture of experienced players and new ones like Vishal Nishad. They are betting on it will be the veteran players like Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Marcus Stoinis who will lead them to their first IPL ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌title. Also Read: IPL Auction 2026 LIVE UpdatesPunjab Kings – Team Overview CategoryDetailsTeam NamePunjab Kings (PBKS)Founded2008Home GroundPCA Stadium, MullanpurOwnerK.P.H. Dream Cricket Pvt. Ltd.CaptainShreyas IyerHead CoachRicky PontingIPL Titles0Source: Official Indian Premier League website. PBKS Retained Players for IPL 2026 Below is the list of players the franchise has chosen to continue with for the upcoming season: Player NameRoleShreyas Iyer (c)BatterArshdeep SinghFast BowlerYuzvendra ChahalSpinnerMarcus StoinisAll-RounderMarco JansenAll-RounderShashank SinghBatterNehal WadheraBatterPrabhsimran SinghWK-BatterPriyansh AryaAll-RounderNaman DhirBatterAzmatullah OmarzaiAll-RounderLockie FergusonFast BowlerVijaykumar VyshakBowlerYash ThakurBowlerHarpreet BrarAll-RounderVishnu VinodWK-BatterXavier BartlettFast BowlerSuryansh ShedgeAll-RounderPyla AvinashAll-RounderMusheer KhanAll-RounderPBKS Released Players Before IPL 2026 Auction Punjab Kings have parted ways with a few players to free up purse space and create flexibility for auction strategy: Josh InglisGlenn MaxwellAaron HardieKuldeep SenPravin DubeyPunjab Kings Squad 2026 Punjab Kings have locked in their final squad for IPL 2026 following the auction. The updated PBKS players list includes retained core members, new signings, and traded players ahead of the upcoming season.Player NameRoleAuction Price (₹)How AcquiredBen DwarshuisBowler₹4,40,00,000AuctionPravin DubeyBowler₹30,00,000AuctionVishal NishadAll-Rounder₹30,00,000AuctionCooper Connolly All-Rounder₹3,00,00,000AuctionShreyas Iyer (c)BatterRetainedRetainedArshdeep SinghFast BowlerRetainedRetainedYuzvendra ChahalSpinnerRetainedRetainedMarcus StoinisAll-RounderRetainedRetainedMarco JansenAll-RounderRetainedRetainedShashank SinghBatterRetainedRetainedNehal WadheraBatterRetainedRetainedPrabhsimran SinghWK-BatterRetainedRetainedPriyansh AryaAll-RounderRetainedRetainedNaman DhirBatterRetainedRetainedAzmatullah OmarzaiAll-RounderRetainedRetainedLockie FergusonFast BowlerRetainedRetainedVijaykumar VyshakBowlerRetainedRetainedYash ThakurBowlerRetainedRetainedHarpreet BrarAll-RounderRetainedRetainedVishnu VinodWK-BatterRetainedRetainedXavier BartlettFast BowlerRetainedRetainedSuryansh ShedgeAll-RounderRetainedRetainedPyla AvinashAll-RounderRetainedRetainedMusheer KhanAll-RounderRetainedRetainedPunjab Kings have locked in their final squad for IPL 2026 after the auction. The retained core, along with several new signings, underlines PBKS’s continued efforts to find the right combination for a successful season. Below is a complete list of IPL 2026 team squad pages with detailed information on retained players, released players, and pre-auction updates for each franchise. S. No.Squad1CSK (Chennai Super Kings) Team Full Squad IPL 20262DC (Delhi Capitals) Team Full Squad IPL 20263GT (Gujarat Titans) Team Full Squad IPL 20264KKR (Kolkata Knight Riders) Team Full Squad IPL 20265LSG (Lucknow Super Giants) Team Full Squad IPL 20266MI (Mumbai Indians) Team Full Squad IPL 20267RR (Rajasthan Royals) Team Full Squad IPL 20268RCB (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) Team Full Squad IPL 20269SRH (Sunrisers Hyderabad) Team Full Squad IPL 2026

RCB Full Squad (Royal Challengers Bangaluru), IPL 2026 Auction: Retained Stars, Major Releases & Team Update After Auction
Jan 8, 2026 • etnownews

RCB Full Squad (Royal Challengers Bangaluru), IPL 2026 Auction: Retained Stars, Major Releases & Team Update After Auction

IPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru Team Full Squad: Royal‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the IPL 2025 winners, have made it clear with their retained and released player lists the going down of the mini-auction for IPL 2026 that they are up for another battle-season. The titleholders have decided to retain as many as 17 players, including heroes Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar as captain, as well as important contributors like Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, and Josh Hazlewood, thus ensuring a seamless continuation from the past. Royal‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) took part in the 2026 Abu Dhabi auction with the unusual mood of a team that has just won the championship for the first time in 2025. With the help of captain Rajat Patidar, the franchise decided to focus more on the few surgical changes rather than complete changes in the team. It was the Indian all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer who was their headline signing. He was bought for ₹7 crore to add the left-hand batting and medium pace bowling variety from the middle-order of the RCB side.RCB also focused on their bowling department, they brought in New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy (₹2 crore) who can be a very good and a reliable backup for the injury-prone Josh Hazlewood. They have obtained an un-capped left-arm quick Mangesh Yadav after winning a bidding war at ₹5.20 crore. In addition to Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who make up the championship core, the 2026 squad appears to be more balanced and have more depth as they set out to become the first team after CSK to win the IPL title twice in a ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌row. Also Read: IPL Auction 2026 LIVE UpdatesRoyal Challengers Bengaluru – Team OverviewCategoryDetailsTeam NameRoyal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)Founded2008Home GroundM. Chinnaswamy Stadium, BengaluruOwnerRoyal Challengers Sports Private Ltd. Captain Rajat PatidarHead CoachAndy FlowerIPL Titles1 (2025)Source: Official Indian Premier League website. RCB Retained Players for IPL 2026 Below is the list of players the franchise has chosen to keep for the upcoming season: Player NameRoleVirat KohliBatterRajat Patidar (c)BatterDevdutt PadikkalBatterPhil SaltBatterJitesh SharmaWicketkeeper-BatterKrunal PandyaAll-RounderSwapnil SinghAll-RounderTim DavidAll-RounderJacob BethellAll-RounderJosh HazlewoodFast BowlerYash DayalFast BowlerBhuvneshwar KumarFast BowlerRasikh Salam DarFast BowlerAbhinandan SinghBowlerSuyash SharmaBowlerRCB Released Players Before IPL 2026 Auction Here are the names of the released players of RCB for this season: Swastik ChikaraMayank AgarwalTim SeifertManoj BhandageLiam LivingstoneLungi NgidiBlessing MuzarabaniMohit RatheeRoyal Challengers Bengaluru Squad 2026 Royal Challengers Bengaluru have locked in their final squad for IPL 2026 after the auction. The updated RCB team list includes retained players, fresh signings, and key trades ahead of the new season. Player NameRoleAuction Price (₹)How AcquiredJordan Cox Batter₹75,00,000AuctionKanishk ChouhanAll-rounder₹30,00,000AuctionVihaan MalhotraBowler₹30,00,000AuctionVicky OstwalBowler₹30,00,000AuctionMangesh YadavBowler₹5,20,00,000AuctionSatvik DeswalBatter₹30,00,000AuctionJacob Duffy Bowler₹2,00,00,000AuctionVenkatesh IyerAll-rounder₹7,00,00,000AuctionVirat KohliBatterRetainedRetainedRajat Patidar (c)BatterRetainedRetainedDevdutt PadikkalBatterRetainedRetainedPhil SaltBatterRetainedRetainedJitesh SharmaWicketkeeper-BatterRetainedRetainedKrunal PandyaAll-RounderRetainedRetainedSwapnil SinghAll-RounderRetainedRetainedTim DavidAll-RounderRetainedRetainedJacob BethellAll-RounderRetainedRetainedJosh HazlewoodFast BowlerRetainedRetainedYash DayalFast BowlerRetainedRetainedBhuvneshwar KumarFast BowlerRetainedRetainedRasikh Salam DarFast BowlerRetainedRetainedAbhinandan SinghBowlerRetainedRetainedSuyash SharmaBowlerRetainedRetainedRoyal Challengers Bengaluru have finalized a refreshed squad for IPL 2026 following the auction. The mix of retained players and new acquisitions shows RCB’s intent to address past gaps and build a competitive unit for the season ahead.Below is a complete list of IPL 2026 team squad pages with detailed information on retained players, released players, and pre-auction updates for each franchise.S. No.Squad1CSK (Chennai Super Kings) Team Full Squad IPL 20262DC (Delhi Capitals) Team Full Squad IPL 20263GT (Gujarat Titans) Team Full Squad IPL 20264KKR (Kolkata Knight Riders) Team Full Squad IPL 20265LSG (Lucknow Super Giants) Team Full Squad IPL 20266MI (Mumbai Indians) Team Full Squad IPL 20267PBKS (Punjab Kings) Team Full Squad IPL 20268RR (Rajasthan Royals) Team Full Squad IPL 20269SRH (Sunrisers Hyderabad) Team Full Squad IPL 2026RCB's retention plan maintains the backbone of their title-winning team while giving them money left in the wallet to add more strength to the team by, for example, more spin or pace bowling. Supporters will see the RCB players being wisely selected at the IPL 2026 auction to give their star core the necessary strength. Don't miss out on the complete Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad with roles and auction details right ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌here.

DC Full Squad (Delhi Capitals), IPL 2026 Auction: Complete Players List after Auction
Jan 8, 2026 • etnownews

DC Full Squad (Delhi Capitals), IPL 2026 Auction: Complete Players List after Auction

IPL 2026, Delhi Capitals Team Full Squad: Delhi‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Capitals are coming into IPL 2026 with a revitalized mindset and a sturdy core as the franchise keeps seeking its first title. After the last seasons which were only sporadically brilliant, DC has decided to retain a balanced mix of experienced and young emerging talent before the mega season. So with Axar Patel being the leader on the ground and new head coach Hemang Badani giving a fresh tactical approach, the team has built a more stable lineup this year. Delhi‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Capitals (DC) went into the IPL 2026 season with a definite plan: preserve their core and look for "steal" deals to add a vintage character to their team. The club under the new captain Axar Patel, aimed at balancing their squad after a 5th place finish last year.Their biggest single shot at the Abu Dhabi auction was a staggering ₹8.40 crore purchase of Jammu & Kashmir's untried all-rounder Auqib Nabi Dar, who therefore became the most expensive player from the region. However, refusing to take the risk of continuation of such aggressive openers like Jake Fraser-McGurk and Faf du Plessis, they went ahead and signed two of the most experienced international players, David Miller and Ben Duckett, for a throwaway price (₹2 crore each). Besides that, the team retained Prithvi Shaw at ₹75 lakh and welcomed the addition of Pathum Nissanka, a top-order batter from Sri Lanka, to their side. Kept with a core of KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav, and Mitchell Starc, DC is set to raise the bar from a "mercurial" team to a more disciplined, high-IQ outfit in ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌2026. The retained squad is a reflection of the management's trust in the depth of the all-rounders, the aggressive batting options, and a bowling unit that has the potential to deliver under pressure. Also Read: IPL Auction 2026 LIVE UpdatesDelhi Capitals – Team OverviewCategoryDetailsTeam NameDelhi Capitals (DC)Founded2008Home GroundArun Jaitley Stadium, DelhiOwnerGMR Group & JSW SportsCaptainAxar PatelHead CoachHemang BadaniIPL Titles0Source: Official Indian Premier League website. DC Retained Players for IPL 2026 A quick look at the players DC has decided to continue with for the IPL 2026 season: Player NameRoleAxar PatelAll-Rounder / CaptainKL RahulBatterKarun NairBatterAbhishek PorelWicketkeeper-BatterTristan StubbsBatter / All-RounderSameer RizviBatterAshutosh SharmaAll-RounderVipraj NigamAll-RounderAjay MandalBowlerTripurana VijayBowlerMadhav TiwariAll-RounderMitchell StarcFast BowlerT NatarajanFast BowlerMukesh KumarFast BowlerDushmantha ChameeraFast BowlerKuldeep YadavSpinnerNitish Rana (Traded In)BatterDC Released Players Before IPL 2026 AuctionThese are the players the franchise had let go ahead of the IPL 2026 auction: Mohit SharmaFaf du PlessisSediqullah AtalJake Fraser-McGurkManvanth KumarDarshan NalkandeDonovan Ferreira (traded out)Delhi Capitals Squad 2026 Delhi Capitals have completed their squad for IPL 2026 after the auction. The final DC team list includes retained players, auction signings, and traded-in cricketers, providing a clear view of the team’s composition. Player NameRoleAuction Price (₹)How AcquiredKyle JamiesonBowler₹2,00,00,000AuctionLungisani NgidiBowler₹2,00,00,000AuctionPrithvi ShawBatter₹75,00,000AuctionSahil ParakhAll-Rounder₹30,00,000AuctionPathum NissankaBatter₹4,00,00,000AuctionAuqib Nabi DarBowler₹8,40,00,000AuctionBen Duckett Batsman ₹2,00,00,000AuctionDavid MillerBatsman (Left-handed finisher)₹2,00,00,000AuctionAxar PatelAll-Rounder / CaptainRetainedRetainedKL RahulBatterRetainedRetainedKarun NairBatterRetainedRetainedAbhishek PorelWicketkeeper-BatterRetainedRetainedTristan StubbsBatter / All-RounderRetainedRetainedSameer RizviBatterRetainedRetainedAshutosh SharmaAll-RounderRetainedRetainedVipraj NigamAll-RounderRetainedRetainedAjay MandalBowlerRetainedRetainedTripurana VijayBowlerRetainedRetainedMadhav TiwariAll-RounderRetainedRetainedMitchell StarcFast BowlerRetainedRetainedT NatarajanFast BowlerRetainedRetainedMukesh KumarFast BowlerRetainedRetainedDushmantha ChameeraFast BowlerRetainedRetainedKuldeep YadavSpinnerRetainedRetainedNitish RanaBatterTrade InTrade InDelhi Capitals’ IPL 2026 squad reflects a clear rebuilding strategy through retentions and auction investments. With a balanced mix of youth and experience, DC will be keen to translate this squad strength into consistent performances.Below is a complete list of IPL 2026 team squad pages with detailed information on retained players, released players, and pre-auction updates for each franchise. S. No.Squad1CSK (Chennai Super Kings) Team Full Squad IPL 20262GT (Gujarat Titans) Team Full Squad IPL 20263KKR (Kolkata Knight Riders) Team Full Squad IPL 20264LSG (Lucknow Super Giants) Team Full Squad IPL 20265MI (Mumbai Indians) Team Full Squad IPL 20266PBKS (Punjab Kings) Team Full Squad IPL 20267RR (Rajasthan Royals) Team Full Squad IPL 20268RCB (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) Team Full Squad IPL 20269SRH (Sunrisers Hyderabad) Team Full Squad IPL 2026

IPL 2026 setback to record-breaking success: Odisha pacer Rajesh Mohanty scripts record in Vijay Hazare Trophy – All about his remarkable rise
Jan 8, 2026 • etnownews

IPL 2026 setback to record-breaking success: Odisha pacer Rajesh Mohanty scripts record in Vijay Hazare Trophy – All about his remarkable rise

In a significant landmark for Odisha cricket, 25-year-old fast bowler Rajesh Mohanty etched his name in the book of records by becoming the state's first-ever player to claim a hat-trick in List A cricket. The pacer achieved the feat on Friday during the Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Services held at Alur Cricket Stadium III in Bengaluru.Rajesh Mohanty IPL Team 2026: Pacer went unsold! This achievement for Rajesh Mohanty comes after a recent setback in the IPL 2026 mini-auction. Mohanty was part of the recently held IPL mini-auction in Abu Dhabi. Entering with a base price of Rs 30 lakh, the pacer from Odisha failed to find a buyer during the event.Rajesh Mohanty's impressive bowling recordRajesh Mohanty has taken 41 wickets in 38 List A matches so far, while he has claimed 124 wickets in 34 First-Class matches. In T20 cricket, he has taken 27 wickets in 28 matches.Rajesh Mohanty’s historic moment in Vijay Hazare Trophy! The historic moment unfolded in the seventh over of the match after Odisha captain Biplab Samantray won the toss and elected to field. Mohanty dismantled the Services top order with three clinical deliveries: Sagar Dahiya - Clean bowled, Amit Shukla - Trapped LBW, Ravi Chauhan - Trapped LBW for a golden duck. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Odisha Cricket Association (@cricketodisha)Dominant bowling by Rajesh Mohanty and others Mohanty’s devastating opening spell reduced Services to a precarious 21/3. He finished the innings with stellar figures of 4/25 in 9 overs, having also claimed the wicket of P Raj Bahadur later in the game.His efforts, combined with an astonishing performance from Sambit S Baral (4/21) and Badal Biswal (2/20), bundled out the Services for a paltry 83 in just 21.5 overs. The score also stands as one of the lowest totals in the history of the Vijay Hazare Trophy for the Services team.Odisha won a very important toss and Rajesh Mohanty exploited the condition well to put the opposition batters into trouble. They could never make a comeback after the initial loss.Vijay Hazare Trophy - Odisha Vs Services: OCA congratulates Rajesh MohantyThe Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) took to its official X handle to congratulate Mohanty and Baral for their performance in the match against the Services.“𝐕𝐢𝐣𝐚𝐲 𝐇𝐚𝐳𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐲 (BCCI Domestic Season 2025-26) 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐍𝐨. 𝟐- 𝐎𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐚 𝐯𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 Odisha edged past Services in a thrilling low-scoring nail-biter 🏏🔥. Sambit S Baral and Rajesh Mohanty picked up four wickets each, with Rajesh Mohanty being named Player of the Match 💙,” the OCA wrote in the post.“🚨 𝐇𝐀𝐓-𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐊 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓 🚨🔥 Rajesh Mohanty becomes the first Odisha bowler to take a List A hat-trick 💙Watch his sensational four-wicket haul against Services in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 💙💥,” the OCA wrote in another post shared with a video.Vijay Hazare Trophy Odisha Vs Services: The chase and resultDespite the small target of 84, the chase for Odisha was far from smooth. The team lost early wickets and found themselves under pressure from Services bowler Poonam Poonia, who grabbed 4/27.However, opening batter Sandeep Pattnaik played a patient and mature knock, remaining unbeaten on 32 off 69 balls to anchor the innings. Govinda Poddar (11) and Rajesh Mohanty (12) stitched small and effective partnerships with Sandeep to ensure Odisha reached the target in 24.3 overs with four wickets to spare.Poonam Poonia (4/27) was the highest wicket taker for Services.Who is Rajesh Mohanty?Born on May 20, 2000 in Odisha’s Nayagarh district, Rajesh Mohanty is a right-arm medium-fast bowler. He has played for India Green, India Under-19, Odisha, Odisha-B, and Puri Titans teams so far.He made his List A debut in the Vijay Hazare Trophy in 2018.

At 15 crore, FIFA World Cup 2026 shatters ticket demand records
Jan 8, 2026 • etnownews

At 15 crore, FIFA World Cup 2026 shatters ticket demand records

FIFA World Cup 2026: FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated that they are set to make history, after more than 150 million ticket requests were received from over 200 countries for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, according to Goal.com.FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the ticket prices for next year’s World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, citing strong demand and the significant revenue they generate for football globally, according to a report by Reuters.In an Instagram post, FIFA President Gianni Infantino shared: "The 🇨🇦🇲🇽🇺🇸 FIFA World Cup 2026 is shaping up to be the biggest and most inclusive show on the planet! Over 150 million tickets were requested in just the first 15 days, making this edition 30 times oversubscribed, a true testament to the incredible demand from fans across more than 200 countries."He further added: "The Random Selection Draw Sales Phase will remain open until 13 January 2026 at 11:00 ET (17:00 CET), with all requests processed randomly, so no advantage is given based on timing. Some tickets will also be reserved for later sales phases, while Participating Member Associations (PMAs) will offer tickets to their supporters until 13 January 2026, following their own guidelines."Dubai to host FIFA best awards 2026, celebrating top players and coachesDubai has been announced as the host city for next year’s FIFA Best Awards ceremony, according to a report by Reuters. The awards, organized by football’s global governing body, recognize the finest achievements in men’s and women’s football, honoring the best players, coaches, and teams as voted by fans, media representatives, national team captains, and coaches.FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed his excitement about the partnership and the choice of Dubai, saying, “I can announce here a new partnership we have closed together to honour the best players, coaches, and teams, here in Dubai. We have enjoyed the sport, and now we will enjoy even more the unity the sport brings to the entire world.”In the 2025 edition of the awards, France forward Ousmane Dembele was named men’s player of the year, while Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati won the women’s player award, highlighting the global talent recognised by FIFA each year.The event in Dubai is expected to draw football fans and dignitaries from around the world, celebrating excellence both on and off the pitch.The 2026 World Cup will introduce a new format, featuring 48 teams for the first time. These teams will be divided into 12 groups of four, with the top two teams from each group and the eight best third-placed teams advancing to the round of 32, according to a report by ANI.

GT Full Squad (Gujarat Titans), IPL 2026 Auction: Full Squad, Retentions and Releases Post-Auction
Jan 8, 2026 • etnownews

GT Full Squad (Gujarat Titans), IPL 2026 Auction: Full Squad, Retentions and Releases Post-Auction

IPL 2026, Gujarat Titans Team Full Squad: Gujarat‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Titans, a team which has been thrilling the fans ever since their IPL debut, is going to IPL 2026 with a solid bunch of retained players who give the team a perfect mix of batsmen, bowlers and all-rounders. It is hard to imagine a better GT picture than Gill at the helm and Khan, Buttler for experience, plus some talented Indian youngsters.Gujarat‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Titans (GT) had the most stable squad in the league going into the 2026 season as they kept a massive core of 20 players. The Titans, under the captaincy of Shubman Gill, did not go for a complete revamp but rather chose to make a few surgical additions. Their major move at the Abu Dhabi auction was the signing of the veteran West Indian all-rounder Jason Holder for ₹7 crore, thus giving the Titans an experienced finishing option in the middle order and a pace bowling option that would extract bounce from the tracks in Ahmedabad. Apart from that, they also focused on domestic pace by buying Ashok Sharma for ₹90 lakh, the leading wicket-taker of the 2025-26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. With a potent core of Rashid Khan, Jos Buttler, and a high-velocity pace attack of Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, and Prasidh Krishna, GT looks like one of the most balanced "win-now" teams for the 2026 title ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌race. Also Read: IPL Auction 2026 LIVE UpdatesGujarat Titans – Team OverviewCategoryDetailsTeam NameGujarat Titans (GT)Founded2021Home GroundNarendra Modi Stadium, AhmedabadOwnerCVC Capital PartnersCaptainShubman GillHead CoachAshish NehraIPL Titles1 (2022)Source: Official Indian Premier League website. GT Retained Players for IPL 2026 Gujarat Titans have retained a core group of players ahead of the IPL 2026 auction to maintain stability and balance in their squad. Player NameRoleShubman Gill (c)BatterSai SudharsanBatterShahrukh KhanAll-RounderKumar KushagraWicketkeeper-BatterAnuj RawatWicketkeeper-BatterJos ButtlerWicketkeeper-BatterGurnoor Singh BrarBowlerIshant SharmaFast BowlerJayant YadavAll-RounderKagiso RabadaFast BowlerManav SutharBowlerMohammed SirajFast BowlerPrasidh KrishnaFast BowlerSai KishoreSpinnerWashington SundarAll-RounderRashid KhanSpinnerGT Released Players Before IPL 2026 AuctionThese players have been released or traded out by the Gujarat Titans ahead of the IPL 2026 auction: Gerald CoetzeeKarim JanatMahipal LomrorDasun ShanakaKulwant KhejroliyaSherfane Rutherford (traded to MI)Gujarat Titans Squad 2026 Gujarat Titans have finalized their IPL 2026 squad after the auction. The updated GT team list features retained players, fresh auction buys, and traded cricketers as the franchise shapes its campaign.Player NameRoleAuction Price (₹)How AcquiredTom BantonBatter₹2,00,00,000AuctionLuke Wood Bowler₹75,00,000AuctionPrithviraj YarraAll-rounder₹30,00,000AuctionAshok SharmaBowler₹90,00,000AuctionJason Holder All-rounder₹7,00,00,000AuctionShubman Gill (c)BatterRetainedRetainedSai SudharsanBatterRetainedRetainedShahrukh KhanAll-RounderRetainedRetainedKumar KushagraWicketkeeper-BatterRetainedRetainedAnuj RawatWicketkeeper-BatterRetainedRetainedJos ButtlerWicketkeeper-BatterRetainedRetainedGurnoor Singh BrarBowlerRetainedRetainedIshant SharmaFast BowlerRetainedRetainedJayant YadavAll-RounderRetainedRetainedKagiso RabadaFast BowlerRetainedRetainedManav SutharBowlerRetainedRetainedMohammed SirajFast BowlerRetainedRetainedPrasidh KrishnaFast BowlerRetainedRetainedSai KishoreSpinnerRetainedRetainedWashington SundarAll-RounderRetainedRetainedRashid KhanSpinnerRetainedRetainedGujarat Titans’ IPL 2026 squad highlights a continuation of their core philosophy, supported by smart auction picks. With a well-structured team in place, GT will aim to remain strong contenders in the league. Below is a complete list of IPL 2026 team squad pages with detailed information on retained players, released players, and pre-auction updates for each franchise. S. No.Squad1CSK (Chennai Super Kings) Team Full Squad IPL 20262DC (Delhi Capitals) Team Full Squad IPL 20263KKR (Kolkata Knight Riders) Team Full Squad IPL 20264LSG (Lucknow Super Giants) Team Full Squad IPL 20265MI (Mumbai Indians) Team Full Squad IPL 20266PBKS (Punjab Kings) Team Full Squad IPL 20267RR (Rajasthan Royals) Team Full Squad IPL 20268RCB (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) Team Full Squad IPL 20269SRH (Sunrisers Hyderabad) Team Full Squad IPL 2026