On Saturday I said Hardik Pandya would leave Mumbai Indians.
He is leaving. MI and Punjab Kings have agreed a direct swap for Arshdeep Singh. Both players consented and no third player is involved.
Hardik captained MI from 2024. At Punjab Kings he will play under Shreyas Iyer, not take over the captaincy.
The salaries do not change. Hardik earns Rs 16.35 crore and Arshdeep earns Rs 18 crore.
Arshdeep has 111 wickets in 96 IPL matches. Hardik has 82 wickets and 2,955 runs in 162.
MI get a left-arm pacer for the new ball and the death overs, to bowl alongside Jasprit Bumrah.
One of my three calls is done. Boult and Chahar wait for November 17.
Sanju Samson, the Player of the Tournament in India's 2026 T20 World Cup-winning campaign, turns 32 today.
Happy Birthday 🎂
Would you like to see him in India's 50-over side for the World Cup next year? 🤔
NOT JUST A NAME, IT'S AN EMOTION - CHETTA❤️
The charm, the class, the attitude, and that unforgettable smile😊
Wishing the one and only Sanju Samson a blockbuster birthday🎂🔥
My read on SRH before the November 17 retention deadline.
SRH have already rebuilt their pace attack through trades. Natarajan came back from Delhi for Rs 5 crore. Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis came from CSK for Rs 4.8 crore and Rs 2 crore. Three bowlers for Rs 11.8 crore.
Pat Cummins costs Rs 18 crore. He took 8 wickets at an economy of 9.59 last season.
Harshal Patel costs Rs 8 crore. Five matches, no wickets.
I think both go. That puts Rs 26 crore back into the auction.
SRH finished third, with Cummins captaining from the eighth match. Letting him go would shock everyone.
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GTA 6 PRE-DOWNLOAD: INDIA
Based on an unofficial estimate, approximately 50,000–1,00,000 digital pre-downloads may have taken place in India on November 10, 2026.
These are estimated figures, NOT official numbers📌
#GTA6#GrandTheftAuto6
If I had to choose between happiness and peace for the rest of my life, I would choose peace. Happiness comes and goes, but peace is a quiet mind. I find it in nature, in silent mountains and in letting go. Happiness is a feeling. Peace is a way of life.
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#Dream11’s next move will make it clear which direction the entire Indian gaming industry is likely to take in the coming days
It will also help players giving them much-needed clarity about what lies ahead and what future opportunities the gaming industry may hold for them
The IPL market has been declining over the past 18–24 months. Broadcasters are struggling to generate the expected returns, and several franchises are still finding it difficult to achieve strong profitability. Even Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka has publicly explained the challenges.
If broadcasters aren't seeing proportional growth in revenue, what incentive is there for them to pay more for two additional teams? Expanding the tournament could also dilute its competitiveness, excitement and viewership.
The decline has become even more noticeable since the shutdown of RMG platforms, which were an important part of the IPL's commercial ecosystem.
Adding two more teams without first rebuilding the market, improving franchise valuations and securing stronger broadcasting economics would be a terrible business decision.
The IPL and Indian cricket need to rebuild their commercial ecosystem first. Expansion should come only when the market is strong enough to support it.
#PROGA
#RMG
Spot on regarding the need for "sustainable economics," @LalitKModi. However, expanding to 136 matches requires massive sponsorship inventory and sustained fan interest. The blanket bans and heavy curbs on legitimate Real-Money Gaming (RMG) fantasy platforms have directly hurt the sports economy. RMG wasn’t just a key sponsorship pillar for teams and broadcasters; it was the primary driver turning casual viewers into active, ball-by-ball fans. A 12-team IPL will struggle to monetize effectively without progressive regulation for domestic sports-tech and gaming sponsors.
#Regulateskillgames
Spot on regarding the need for "sustainable economics," @LalitKModi. However, expanding to 136 matches requires massive sponsorship inventory and sustained fan interest. The blanket bans and heavy curbs on legitimate Real-Money Gaming (RMG) fantasy platforms have directly hurt the sports economy. RMG wasn’t just a key sponsorship pillar for teams and broadcasters; it was the primary driver turning casual viewers into active, ball-by-ball fans. A 12-team IPL will struggle to monetize effectively without progressive regulation for domestic sports-tech and gaming sponsors.
#Regulateskillgames
@ANI If Number Goes High Let's Assume
1 Lakh+ illegal Betting Website going to be Blocked. Within 24 hours New
2 Lakh+ Website Arrived with Same Structure with New Domain 🙏