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Wriddhiman Saha Announces Retirement: Saha International and IPL Career

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Wriddhiman Saha announces retirement : The Indian cricket team is playing a five-match Test series against Australia from November 22. Now a big news is coming out from Indian cricket before the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Veteran talented player Wriddhiman Saha has retired from all formats of cricket after a stable season in the Ranji Trophy. This 40-year-old player from Bengal played 40 Tests and 9 ODIs after making his international debut in 2010. Saha will also not play the Indian Premier League (IPL). Saha was a part of Gujarat Titans (GT) in the last season of IPL. Saha said in a post released on social media, 'This will be my last season after a wonderful journey in cricket. ➥ Also Read: Can India Still Reach The ICC WTC 2025 Final Wriddhiman Saha Debut Wriddhiman Saha first joined the Indian team in 2010 for the Test series against South Africa. As long as MS Dhoni was there, his place in the Test team was not confirmed. After Dhoni retired from Test cricket in 2014, Wriddhiman...

Who is The Most Expensive Player in IPL Auction History? - Full List With Prices

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Who is The Most Expensive Player in IPL Auction History? : From Mitchell Starc to Yuvraj Singh: Here’s a list of the most expensive players in the history of the Indian Premier League auction. With the mega IPL auction around the corner, all 10 franchises have finalised their retentions, setting the stage for a bidding frenzy. Punjab Kings, holding onto only two players, heads to the auction with the deepest pockets and two Right-To-Match cards in hand, while Rajasthan Royals, having maxed out with six retentions, enters with the tightest purse. As we gear up for the excitement of the 2025 auction, here’s a look back at the top 10 most expensive players in IPL history. Player Team Price (in Cr.) Year Mitchell Starc Kolkata Knight Riders 24.75 2024 Pat Cummins Sunrisers Hyderabad 20.50 2024 Sam Curran Punjab Kings 18.50 2023 Cameron Green Mumbai Indians 17.50 2023 Ben Stokes Chennai Super Kings 16.25 2023 Chris Morris Rajasthan Royals 16.25 2021 Yuvraj Singh Delhi Daredevils (Delhi Capi...

Who is the Godfather of West Indies Cricket?

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The West Indies cricket team, once the undisputed powerhouse of world cricket, has given the sport some of its most legendary players. The phrase "Godfather of West Indies Cricket" doesn't just apply to statistics or records; it signifies a player who has influenced the game profoundly, inspired future generations, and helped shape West Indian cricket culture. With names like Sir Garfield Sobers , Viv Richards , Brian Lara , Clive Lloyd , and Courtney Walsh in the mix, it’s a challenging task to crown just one as the “ Godfather of West Indies Cricket .” Let’s take a closer look at each of these cricket legends and see who might best deserve this title. What Does “Godfather of West Indies Cricket” Mean? The term “ Godfather of West Indies Cricket ” refers to a player who has not only achieved greatness but also influenced the style, spirit, and dominance of West Indies cricket. This player would be a role model, someone who inspired teammates and fans, and left an indeli...