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| From borrowed money for trials to IPL pick: Vishal Nishad's remarkable rise Dec 19th 2025, 05:12 by Fazal Khan  Hailing from a humble village in Gorakhpur, Vishal Nishad's journey to the IPL is a testament to perseverance. Despite financial struggles, a supportive coach and friends paved his way. His 'mystery bowling' caught the eye of Punjab Kings, who secured him for Rs 30 lakh, marking a life-changing moment for the young cricketer and his family.
| | Four Decembers of Ishan Kishan: Double century, dropped, Bhagavad Gita, redemption Dec 19th 2025, 05:09 by Pratyush Raj  Ishan Kishan's career has swung between extremes — a historic double century, prolonged benching, questions over attitude and eventual spiritual rediscovery. Across four Decembers in four years, the wicketkeeper-batter found solace in the Bhagavad Gita amid professional setbacks. Now leading Jharkhand with explosive returns, Kishan's hunger to reclaim his India place burns brighter than ever.
| | Shubman Gill injury opens T20I auditions as NZ series, T20 World Cup loom Dec 19th 2025, 04:36 by Hindol Basu  Shubman Gill's injury opens doors for T20I experimentation, with Yashasvi Jaiswal and potentially Sanju Samson vying for the opener's spot. KL Rahul is being considered for a middle-order wicketkeeper role, while Rinku Singh and Ruturaj Gaikwad also remain in contention. The bowling unit is largely stable, though Axar Patel's absence might see Washington Sundar return.
| | Varun Chakravarthy's rise gives India middle-overs edge ahead of T20 WC Dec 19th 2025, 04:19 by Hindol Basu  Varun Chakravarthy has transformed from a 'one-season wonder' to the world's top T20I bowler, becoming India's crucial asset for the 2026 T20 World Cup. His mastery of variations, including a potent googly, makes him a formidable wicket-taking threat in the middle overs. This redemption arc sees him dominate opposition batsmen, proving his indispensable value.
| | Ashwin breaks down RCB's luck and strategy at IPL Auction 2026 Dec 19th 2025, 04:02 by TOI Sports Desk  Ravichandran Ashwin lauded RCB's sharp auction strategy, highlighting their shrewd acquisitions of young talents Vihaan Malhotra and Kanishk Chouhan for Rs 30 lakh each, showcasing excellent scouting. He also praised the successful bid for Venkatesh Iyer at Rs 7 crore, despite competition, and noted the team's overall strong performance in the IPL 2026 mini-auction.
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