The winners of the inaugural season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024), Rajasthan Royals, splurged plenty of cash at the auction to rope in the players that they felt could provide them with enough balance and stability to win the 2024 season of the marquee tournament.
Royals went into the IPL 2024 auction with a decent purse size of INR 14.50 crore (USD 1.74 million approx.) and utilised the money to fill the void they had in the side which ailed them during the previous edition. They picked the first player at the auction, Rovman Powell for the massive amount of INR 7.4 crore and played safe for the majority of the auction then.
The Indian Premier League brought some new dimensions into the game with players getting paid a huge some of money for one T20 season that is played once a year for only 2-3 months. Starting with an eight-team tournament, it has now included two more teams with each team having 100 crore rupees in their…. Read More
In One Day International (ODI) cricket, a maiden over—where no runs are conceded—is a testament to a bowler’s discipline, accuracy, and ability to apply pressure. While wickets are crucial, consistently bowling maidens can be just as impactful in limiting the opposition’s scoring opportunities. This article delves into the top 10 bowlers who have bowled the…. Read More
IPL 2023 will begin with a grand opening ceremony on March 31, ahead of the first match between defending champions Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings. The 16th season of the much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) will be played across 12 venues, with the Narendra Modi Stadium hosting the inaugural and final on May 28….. Read More