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Kolkata Knight Riders etched their name in the record books of IPL as they broke their bank to secure the services of Australian pacer Mitchell Starc for a staggering Rs 24.75 crore - most expensive buy ever in the history of IPL.

Chris Rogers has revealed that David Warner cried uncontrollably at the first net session after Phil Hughes' death.

India have been handed a setback as Jasprit Bumrah is ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy. Australia, hit the hardest, will miss key players like Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc. South Africa and Afghanistan also deal with injuries, while Pakistan's Saim Ayub faces exclusion due to an ankle injury.

His eyes transfixed on the TV screen, left-arm seamer Thangarasu Natarajan was finding it surreal when the bids against his name zoomed up at a breakneck pace during the IPL auction.

By their high standards, Australia have underperformed in the previous five editions of the World Twenty20.

The Chepauk pitch, which will be the home for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL starting later this month, is likely to be a traditional made-to-order slow track, primarily prepared with the franchise in mind. But Starc has the ability to take the pitch out of the equation with his pace and swing. And with the humidity and sea breeze around, there is every chance he will make the ball talk yet again on Wednesday.

Delhi Capitals, led by Axar Patel, are set to face Kolkata Knight Riders, captained by Ajinkya Rahane, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. DC aims to improve their middle-overs batting, while KKR seeks to break their losing streak and revive playoff hopes. The pitch conditions in Delhi might be tricky, and dew could play a role later in the game.

All-rounder Dwayne Bravo wrote his own piece of history, while Praveen Tambe became the first Indian cricketer to play in the Hero Caribbean Premier League as Trinbago Knight Riders posted their fourth straight win, beating St Lucia Zouks by six wickets via D/L method in a rain-truncated match here.

Virat Kohli and James Anderson are renowned cricketers who have faced each other multiple times. Initially, Anderson dominated by dismissing Kohli four times in 2012. However, Kohli improved significantly over the years. Their rivalry evolved into mutual respect, with Kohli revealing he used to imitate Anderson's bowling action as a young player.

The legends are coming, not just in a trickle or dozens but in hordes. One could be in for copious quantities of legends cricket in the next three weeks – sometimes same cricketers in different leagues. Road Safety World Series and Legends League Cricket T20 will take over the telly once the Asia Cup ends in Dubai and before the World Cup starts in Australia. If it comes across as an overdose, don’t say we have not warned you.

James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen - eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, "The Lion King" and Darth Vader - has died. He was 93.

Out of 333 players, 214 are Indians and 119 are overseas players of which 2 players are from associate nations. The total capped players are 116, uncapped players are 215 and 2 from associate nations. In the top base price category of Rs 2 crore, the three Indian capped players are seamers Harshal Patel and Shardul Thakur, alongside the experienced pacer Umesh Yadav. The auction is scheduled for Dec 19 in Dubai and will commence at 2:30 pm IST.

Week Six of the NBA 2024 season concluded with 20 teams in action. Prominent players such as LeBron James, Donovan Mitchell, Anthony Davis, Luka Doncic, Victor Wembanyama, and James Harden led their teams to tight victories. Game highlights include pivotal performances by key players across various teams, impacting standings significantly.

Mitchell Starc, an Australian pace sensation, secured his services for an unprecedented Rs 24.75 crore at the IPL auction. Starc made a comeback after an eight-year hiatus, outbid Pat Cummins for Rs 20.50 crore. Rajasthan Royals (RR) also bid for West Indian power-hitter Rovman Powell, who was finalized at Rs 7.40 crore after a fierce contest with the Kolkata Knight Riders. Powell, initially listed with a base price of Rs 1 crore, found himself in a lucrative agreement after being released by the Delhi Capitals.

Kendrick Lamar leads all nominees with 11, The Weeknd and Taylor Swift each have 7 nominations.

Hollywood bigwigs Robert De Niro, Matt Damon, Julia Roberts and Jennifer Lawrence are among the stars who will present the he 20th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.

The sports year 2024 revisits key moments like Pakistan's Nadeem winning javelin gold, the controversy over the Ballon d'Or, India's T20 World Cup triumph under Dravid, Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia, and milestones in athletics, chess, and tennis. Significant transitions in football and gymnastics, alongside social media trends and India's cricket defeats, are highlighted.

Following is the list of countries with their respective squads for the November 20 to December 18 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

The Recording Academy and CBS on Tuesday announced the nomination list for the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards. The nominations were revealed in a live stream on Tuesday. Beyoncé came out on top with nine nominations, followed by Taylor Swift, Roddy Ricch and Dua Lipa with six apiece.