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The IPL 2026 Auction will be remembered as one of the most dramatic and emotionally charged auctions in the league’s history. From record-shattering bids to unknown domestic players becoming overnight millionaires, the day truly captured the soul of the IPL— where preparation meets opportunity. Cameron Green Creates History: ₹25.5 Crore After a 117-Bid War The biggest headline of the day belonged to Australian all-rounder Cameron Green , who scripted history by becoming the highest-bid international player in IPL auction history. In an extraordinary bidding war that saw 117 bids placed by multiple franchises, it was Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) who finally emerged victorious, snapping him up for a staggering ₹25.5 crore . The auction room was electric as franchises went hammer and tong for Green, fully aware of his rare ability to influence games with both bat and ball. KKR’s aggressive pursuit highlighted their intent to build a future-ready core, and Green now carries not just a hef...

  A Milestone in the Making When Quinton de Kock crossed the 7,000-run mark in One Day Internationals (ODIs) during the third match between South Africa and Pakistan in Faisalabad on 8 November 2025 , it was far more than just another number. For the wicketkeeper-batter who had once walked away from ODIs, it was a statement of renewal and resilience. He reached the milestone in just 158 innings , making him the second-fastest man in history to reach 7,000 ODI runs — behind only Hashim Amla, another South African batting legend. It took Amla 150 innings, while de Kock’s 158 innings put him ahead of Kane Williamson (159) and Virat Kohli (161). He also became only the fifth South African player to cross the 7,000-run threshold, joining Jacques Kallis, AB de Villiers, Hashim Amla, and Herschelle Gibbs — an elite club that defines South Africa’s golden generation of batting. Why This Achievement Matters Consistency and Speed Reaching 7,000 runs in fewer than 160 innings places de ...