'Is there a loophole there?': Aakash Chopra questions CSK-Brevis deal after Ashwin's explosive revelation
Firstcricket Staff • 22 days agoR Ashwin hinted on YouTube that CSK may have paid above permissible limit to sign Dewald Brevis. Now former India batter Aakash Chopra has asked some pertinent questions.
Explained: What is Rs 100 crore defamation suit filed by MS Dhoni that will go to trial after 11 years
Firstcricket Staff • 24 days agoMS Dhoni's Rs 100 crore defamation case from 2014 will go to trial after a Madras High Court order. Dhoni sued Zee Media and others over defamatory remarks related to the 2013 IPL betting case.
CSK star Dewald Brevis breaks captain Ruturaj Gaikwad’s T20I record with stunning ton against Australia
Firstcricket Staff • 25 days agoDewald Brevis smashed an unbeaten 125 off 56 balls in the 2nd T20I against Australia, breaking multiple records and leading South Africa to a 53-run win in Darwin. He even went past his CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad’s T20I record in the process.
'I feel Riyan Parag is the reason': Ex-CSK batter dissects why Sanju Samson might leave RR amid trade rumours
Firstcricket Staff • 25 days agoFormer India cricketer Subramaniam Badrinath believes Riyan Parag could be the reason behind Sanju Samson’s possible exit from Rajasthan Royals. This after reports emerged suggesting that Samson may move to Chennai Super Kings as a potential MS Dhoni replacement ahead of IPL 2026.
Ravichandran Ashwin seeks clarity from Chennai Super Kings on his future at Chepauk amid rumours of an exit
Firstcricket Staff • 26 days agoRavichandran Ashwin faces the prospect of not being included in Chennai Super Kings' retention list ahead of the mini auction for 2026 Indian Premier League after collecting just seven wickets in nine games in his first appearance for the franchise in a decade.
‘RR has meant the world to me’: Sanju Samson addresses rumours about his potential move to CSK
Firstcricket Staff • 27 days agoRajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson addressed rumours of a move to Chennai Super Kings ahead of IPL 2026. Samson had a tough IPL 2025 season as his team finished second last on the points table, while he suffered from an injury.
R Ashwin likely to part ways with Chennai Super Kings after returning to 'Yellow Army' in IPL 2025: Report
Firstcricket Staff • 29 days agoRavichandran Ashwin had returned to the Chennai Super Kings after a decade after he was bought by the five-time IPL champions for Rs 9.75 crore in last year's mega auction. The spin legend's second stint with the 'Yellow Army', however, might be limited to just one season in the end.
Sanju Samson to stay with Rajasthan Royals, not joining Chennai Super Kings: Report
Firstcricket Staff • 1 month agoSanju Samson is set to stay with Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2026, ending rumours of a move to Chennai Super Kings or some other team. According to a report, Samson will continue as RR captain despite a tough IPL 2025 season, where they finished ninth out of ten teams.
'Doctor only gave a clearance for eyesight': MS Dhoni drops big hint on his IPL 2026 return
Firstcricket Staff • 1 month agoMS Dhoni has dropped a big hint about his future in IPL amid ongoing fitness concerns. After CSK’s poor IPL 2025 campaign, Dhoni’s future remains uncertain as he is not fully fit to continue his career.
IPL valuation hits $18.5 billion; RCB topple MI, CSK as most valuable franchise
Firstcricket Staff • 1 month agoThe IPL’s overall valuation has surged to USD 18.5 billion in 2025, with RCB becoming the most valuable franchise for the first time. Punjab Kings recorded the highest year-on-year growth, while CSK slipped to third place after a poor season that saw them finish last for the first time in history.