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FIDE World Cup 2025: India’s Narayanan, Diptayan, Aronyak advance to second round

Panaji, Nov 3 (UNI) GM Narayanan SL and GM Diptayan Ghosh won both their rapid games to clinch their spots in the second round of the FIDE World Cup 2025 while Aronyak Ghosh joined them with a clinical performance in the second stage of the Round 1 tiebreak here today.

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"From retaining 2 to 21, it’s a dream”: Punjab Kings co-owner Ness Wadia

16 Dec 2025 | 11:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16, (UNI) Punjab Kings co-owner Ness Wadia and captain Shreyas Iyer on Tuesday discussed in detail the team’s vision for the 2026 TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) auction. Emphasizing that the franchise has already retained its core, Wadia noted the team will be highly selective with its remaining purchases.

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Baramulla erupts in celebration as Auqib Nabi bags Rs 8 40 cr IPL deal

16 Dec 2025 | 11:30 PM

Srinagar, Dec 16 (UNI) Celebrations erupted across Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday after local fast bowler Auqib Nabi, 28, was picked up by Delhi Capitals for a whopping Rs 8.40 crore at the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction, with leaders including Chief Minister Omar Abdullah congratulating the young cricketer on his historic achievement.

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Kartik Sharma, Prashant Veer bought for record Rs 14 20 crore each

16 Dec 2025 | 10:48 PM

Abu Dhabi, Dec 16 (UNI) Chennai Super Kings stole the spotlight at the IPL 2026 mini-auction here on Tuesday by signing uncapped Indian youngsters Kartik Sharma and Prashant Veer for a record Rs 14.20 crore each, marking the highest-ever price paid for uncapped players in the history of the Indian Premier League.

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Sarfaraz, Bairstow, Conway go unsold at IPL 2026 auction

16 Dec 2025 | 10:44 PM

Abu Dhabi, Dec 16 (UNI) Several high-profile international and domestic cricketers were left unsold at the IPL 2026 mini-auction here on Tuesday, underlining the unpredictable dynamics of the auction and franchises’ shifting priorities.

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Cameron Green costliest overseas player in IPL history

16 Dec 2025 | 10:41 PM

Abu Dhabi, Dec 16 (UNI) Australia allrounder Cameron Green rewrote the record books at the IPL 2026 mini-auction here on Tuesday, becoming the costliest overseas player in the history of the Indian Premier League after being snapped up by Kolkata Knight Riders for a staggering Rs 25.20 crore.

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