Avesh Khan, who had a memorable run for the Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) in IPL 2021, has made heads turn by becoming the highest-ever uncapped player&nbsp;during Day 1 of the IPL 2022 mega auction, being held in Bengaluru on Saturday (February 12). He, thus, went&nbsp;past K Gowtham’s 9.25 cr in 2021 (CSK) to create a new record among uncapped players.

When broadcaster Charu Sharma announced the players from the uncapped list, Avesh's name attracted quite a lot of franchises as he saw several teams bidding for him. The MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Mumbai Indians (MI) and the 2016 champions Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) were engaged in an intense bidding war for the 25-year-old pacer, who eventually went to the KL Rahul-led Lucknow franchise for a whopping price of INR 100 million (INR 10 crore).

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For the unversed, Avesh had a breath-through season in IPL 2021 edition, accounting for a total of 24 wickets -- second-most overall --&nbsp;at an average of 18.75. He, thus, played a key role in taking Pant &amp; Co. to the playoffs. He, however, wasn't retained by Delhi camp as they went ahead and retained Pant, Prithvi Shaw, Axar Patel and Anrich Nortje.

DC, surprisingly, also didn't bid for Avesh; having already invested a huge sum on several players.

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Prior to the mega auction proceedings, R Ashwin -- Avesh's ex-DC teammate -- had predicted a huge bidding war for the young speedster.&nbsp;"There is definitely going to be a bidding war for Avesh Khan. No doubt about that. Guarantee. Just like how Vijay Mallya fought for me with CSK in 2010, I can picture a Parth Jindal or a Kiran Rao fighting it out for Avesh Khan this year. With whom will they fight? Well, that might be any team," Ashwin said on his YouTube channel.

Surely, many are highly&nbsp;impressed with Avesh as he will now look to replicate his previous season's performance in the Rahul-led Lucknow franchise.

Avesh Khan, who had a memorable run for the Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) in IPL 2021, has made heads turn by becoming the highest-ever uncapped player during Day 1 of the IPL 2022 mega auction, being held in Bengaluru on Saturday (February 12).

Avesh Khan, who had a memorable run for the Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) in IPL 2021, has made heads turn by becoming the highest-ever uncapped player during Day 1 of the IPL 2022 mega auction, being held in Bengaluru on Saturday (February 12). He, thus, went past K Gowtham’s 9.25 cr in 2021 (CSK) to create a new record among uncapped players. When broadcaster Charu Sharma announced the players from the uncapped list, Avesh's name attracted quite a lot of franchises as he saw several teams bidding for him. The MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Mumbai Indians (MI) and the 2016 champions Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) were engaged in an intense bidding war for the 25-year-old pacer, who eventually went to the KL Rahul-led Lucknow franchise for a whopping price of INR 100 million (INR 10 crore). ALSO READ | IPL 2022: Aakash Chopra names Virat Kohli's successor as RCB pick star players in mega auction For the unversed, Avesh had a breath-through season in IPL 2021 edition, accounting for a total of 24 wickets -- second-most overall -- at an average of 18.75. He, thus, played a key role in taking Pant & Co. to the playoffs. He, however, wasn't retained by Delhi camp as they went ahead and retained Pant, Prithvi Shaw, Axar Patel and Anrich Nortje. DC, surprisingly, also didn't bid for Avesh; having already invested a huge sum on several players. ALSO READ | CSK stalwart Suresh Raina goes UNSOLD at IPL 2022 mega auction Prior to the mega auction proceedings, R Ashwin -- Avesh's ex-DC teammate -- had predicted a huge bidding war for the young speedster. "There is definitely going to be a bidding war for Avesh Khan. No doubt about that. Guarantee. Just like how Vijay Mallya fought for me with CSK in 2010, I can picture a Parth Jindal or a Kiran Rao fighting it out for Avesh Khan this year. With whom will they fight? Well, that might be any team," Ashwin said on his YouTube channel. Surely, many are highly impressed with Avesh as he will now look to replicate his previous season's performance in the Rahul-led Lucknow franchise.

IPL 2022 mega auction: Avesh Khan becomes highest-ever uncapped pick, sold for Rs 10 crore

The opening day of the IPL 2022 mega auction has lived upto expectations. The Virat Kohli-starrer Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) entered the auction pool with INR 570 million (Rs 57 crore) in their purse. With the 33-year-old Kohli stepping down as the RCB captain after IPL 2021 edition, the franchise also had to lookout for a captaincy candidate in the mega auction.

While RCB have bought some big names, such as Faf du Plessis, Josh Hazlewood, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dinesh Karthik, etc., former Indian opener-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra has named Kohli's successor for IPL 2022 edition, set to be held in March-May. Chopra feels former South African captain Du Plessis is an ideal choice to replace Kohli from the top post. Faf was bought by RCB for INR 70 million (7 crore).

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"100 percent. In my opinion, he (Faf) is their captain. They will eventually announce it for sure. Otherwise, they wouldn't have gone that hard for that long because there are other options available," Aakash Chopra told Star Sports.

"If you are looking only at openers, there were options and there will be more in the likes of Jonny Bairstow, Jason Roy. They did not go for someone like a Warner or Quinton de Kock. They knew, they had their eyes set on Faf that he is our captain. His record is phenomenal. What he brings is stability and consistency. No international cricket is working in his favour now," Chopra added.

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So far, RCB have attained the services of some big players along with Shahbaz Ahmed, re-signed Harshal Patel for a whopping sum (INR 107.5 million), however, couldn't reattain Devdutt Padikkal, Washington Sundar, etc.

RCB had already retained Kohli, Glenn Maxwell and Md Siraj before the mega auction.

The opening day of the IPL 2022 mega auction has lived upto expectations. The Virat Kohli-starrer Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) entered the auction pool with INR 570 million (Rs 57 crore) in their purse.

The opening day of the IPL 2022 mega auction has lived upto expectations. The Virat Kohli-starrer Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) entered the auction pool with INR 570 million (Rs 57 crore) in their purse. With the 33-year-old Kohli stepping down as the RCB captain after IPL 2021 edition, the franchise also had to lookout for a captaincy candidate in the mega auction. While RCB have bought some big names, such as Faf du Plessis, Josh Hazlewood, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dinesh Karthik, etc., former Indian opener-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra has named Kohli's successor for IPL 2022 edition, set to be held in March-May. Chopra feels former South African captain Du Plessis is an ideal choice to replace Kohli from the top post. Faf was bought by RCB for INR 70 million (7 crore). ALSO READ | From Shreyas Iyer to Kagiso Rabada: Complete list of 10 marquee players sold at IPL 2022 mega auction "100 percent. In my opinion, he (Faf) is their captain. They will eventually announce it for sure. Otherwise, they wouldn't have gone that hard for that long because there are other options available," Aakash Chopra told Star Sports. "If you are looking only at openers, there were options and there will be more in the likes of Jonny Bairstow, Jason Roy. They did not go for someone like a Warner or Quinton de Kock. They knew, they had their eyes set on Faf that he is our captain. His record is phenomenal. What he brings is stability and consistency. No international cricket is working in his favour now," Chopra added. ALSO READ | From Ishan Kishan to Yuvraj Singh: Top five most expensive Indian buys in IPL auction So far, RCB have attained the services of some big players along with Shahbaz Ahmed, re-signed Harshal Patel for a whopping sum (INR 107.5 million), however, couldn't reattain Devdutt Padikkal, Washington Sundar, etc. RCB had already retained Kohli, Glenn Maxwell and Md Siraj before the mega auction.

IPL 2022: Aakash Chopra names Virat Kohli's successor as RCB pick star players in mega auction

The Russian coach of the 15-year-old figure skater embroiled in an Olympic doping scandal broke her silence to defend Kamila Valieva on Saturday, while the sport's highest court said it would hold a hearing on Valieva's Winter Games future on Sunday.

Coach Eteri Tutberidze said she was certain Valieva was "clean and innocent" in an interview with Russian state television after hugging her figure-skating prodigy, who trained again at the rink next to the Capital Indoor Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Valieva's future at the Winter Games will be decided by Monday afternoon Beijing time, after a hearing by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Sunday, CAS said in a statement on Saturday.

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The figure skater's Olympics hangs in the balance after the stunning revelation that she had tested positive for a banned heart drug before winning the team event on Monday, but it took more than six weeks before that positive result was reported.

Valieva is due to compete again on Tuesday in the women's individual event.

YOUNG ATHLETES

Valieva is one of the youngest athletes ever to have a positive test revealed at the Olympics, in a case that has prompted outrage from fans, athletes and anti-doping advocates around the world.

Earlier, Olympic officials said they would welcome an anti-doping investigation into the Russian doctors, coaches and family members in Valieva's entourage.

Many have questioned the role of the adults around the teenage skater and the continuing scourge of Russian doping in international sports.

Senior International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Dick Pound told Reuters that Russia may need an Olympic "timeout" after the latest doping scandal.

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The Kremlin - separately preoccupied with Western diplomatic wrath over a troop buildup near Ukraine - calls Valieva's case a "misunderstanding".

Rachael Denhollander, the first woman to publicly accuse former USA Gymnastics doctor, Larry Nassar of sexual abuse, told Reuters the failed drug test was a reminder of how vulnerable young athletes remain.

"A child does not make a choice to take those kinds of medications unless they're given to her by somebody who`s in authority," Denhollander told Reuters.

"What we're really seeing is the incredible damage that has come yet again to a child who has been under the control of adults who value her, not for who she is but for what she can produce for them."

COACH ADDS HER VOICE

Tutberidze is known for raising a generation of Russian skaters with stellar but ephemeral careers. Her skaters are among the only women in the world who can successfully land quadruple jumps.

On Saturday, she added her voice to the growing cries from Russian officials over the delay in the figure skater receiving her positive drug test result.

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More than six weeks went by between Valieva's sample being taken on Dec. 25 and Feb. 8 when she was notified by a lab in Stockholm, Sweden that she had tested positive for the banned heart medication trimetazidine.

"It's unclear why an athlete with a suspected doping on Dec. 25 was cleared to compete at the Olympics," Tutberidze told Russian state television.

"Either it is an ill-fated confluence of circumstances, or it's a very well-planned plan. I hope our officials will not abandon us and defend our rights and prove our innocence."

The Russian Olympic Committee (ROC), the Russian figure skating federation and Russian anti-doping agency RUSADA have questioned the timeline.

The Doping Control Laboratory Karolinska University Hospital, in Stockholm, is accredited by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

RUSADA released a statement saying the laboratory had cited a spike in COVID-19, which impacted staff and quarantine rules, as the reason for the delay.

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The lab's director Anton Pohanka declined to comment.

On Saturday, the International Olympic Committee said the delay was a question for WADA, which could not be immediately contacted by Reuters.

Test results during the Games take between 24-72 hours for a result, depending on the kind of test, but the process during the Olympics is expedited given the urgent need for quick results with many athletes competing in several events.

While a six-week delay is unusual, there could be mitigating factors, said Jean-Pierre Verdy, the former director of testing at the French Anti-Doping Agency (AFLD), who helped bust several top names on the Tour de France.

"Between a sample's delivery time, added to the analysis time and re-analysis time to confirm the presence of a specific substance, and the fact that you have to send the screenings to several labs to get external confirmation - and some labs don't have that kind of experience - the delays can be long," Verdy told Reuters.

The Russian coach of the 15-year-old figure skater embroiled in an Olympic doping scandal broke her silence to defend Kamila Valieva on Saturday, while the sport's highest court said it would hold a hearing on Valieva's Winter Games future on Sunday.

The Russian coach of the 15-year-old figure skater embroiled in an Olympic doping scandal broke her silence to defend Kamila Valieva on Saturday, while the sport's highest court said it would hold a hearing on Valieva's Winter Games future on Sunday. Coach Eteri Tutberidze said she was certain Valieva was "clean and innocent" in an interview with Russian state television after hugging her figure-skating prodigy, who trained again at the rink next to the Capital Indoor Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Valieva's future at the Winter Games will be decided by Monday afternoon Beijing time, after a hearing by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Sunday, CAS said in a statement on Saturday. ALSO READ: Beijing Winter Olympics: US Could Prosecute Russians in Kamila Valieva doping case, says USADA Chief The figure skater's Olympics hangs in the balance after the stunning revelation that she had tested positive for a banned heart drug before winning the team event on Monday, but it took more than six weeks before that positive result was reported. Valieva is due to compete again on Tuesday in the women's individual event. YOUNG ATHLETES Valieva is one of the youngest athletes ever to have a positive test revealed at the Olympics, in a case that has prompted outrage from fans, athletes and anti-doping advocates around the world. Earlier, Olympic officials said they would welcome an anti-doping investigation into the Russian doctors, coaches and family members in Valieva's entourage. Many have questioned the role of the adults around the teenage skater and the continuing scourge of Russian doping in international sports. Senior International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Dick Pound told Reuters that Russia may need an Olympic "timeout" after the latest doping scandal. ALSO READ: Explainer: What is trimetazidine (TMZ), the drug at the centre of doping drama The Kremlin - separately preoccupied with Western diplomatic wrath over a troop buildup near Ukraine - calls Valieva's case a "misunderstanding". Rachael Denhollander, the first woman to publicly accuse former USA Gymnastics doctor, Larry Nassar of sexual abuse, told Reuters the failed drug test was a reminder of how vulnerable young athletes remain. "A child does not make a choice to take those kinds of medications unless they're given to her by somebody who`s in authority," Denhollander told Reuters. "What we're really seeing is the incredible damage that has come yet again to a child who has been under the control of adults who value her, not for who she is but for what she can produce for them." COACH ADDS HER VOICE Tutberidze is known for raising a generation of Russian skaters with stellar but ephemeral careers. Her skaters are among the only women in the world who can successfully land quadruple jumps. On Saturday, she added her voice to the growing cries from Russian officials over the delay in the figure skater receiving her positive drug test result. ALSO READ: WADA back in the spotlight with Russian Kamila Valieva's doping case at Beijing Winter Olympics More than six weeks went by between Valieva's sample being taken on Dec. 25 and Feb. 8 when she was notified by a lab in Stockholm, Sweden that she had tested positive for the banned heart medication trimetazidine. "It's unclear why an athlete with a suspected doping on Dec. 25 was cleared to compete at the Olympics," Tutberidze told Russian state television. "Either it is an ill-fated confluence of circumstances, or it's a very well-planned plan. I hope our officials will not abandon us and defend our rights and prove our innocence." The Russian Olympic Committee (ROC), the Russian figure skating federation and Russian anti-doping agency RUSADA have questioned the timeline. The Doping Control Laboratory Karolinska University Hospital, in Stockholm, is accredited by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). RUSADA released a statement saying the laboratory had cited a spike in COVID-19, which impacted staff and quarantine rules, as the reason for the delay. ALSO READ: Shaun White, on his farewell tour, prepares to throw his last McTwist The lab's director Anton Pohanka declined to comment. On Saturday, the International Olympic Committee said the delay was a question for WADA, which could not be immediately contacted by Reuters. Test results during the Games take between 24-72 hours for a result, depending on the kind of test, but the process during the Olympics is expedited given the urgent need for quick results with many athletes competing in several events. While a six-week delay is unusual, there could be mitigating factors, said Jean-Pierre Verdy, the former director of testing at the French Anti-Doping Agency (AFLD), who helped bust several top names on the Tour de France. "Between a sample's delivery time, added to the analysis time and re-analysis time to confirm the presence of a specific substance, and the fact that you have to send the screenings to several labs to get external confirmation - and some labs don't have that kind of experience - the delays can be long," Verdy told Reuters.

Coach Eteri Tutberidze defends skater Kamila Valieva, CAS to hold Sunday hearing on case

Chelsea FC will lock horns with the Palmeiras FC to be&nbsp;crowned as the World Champion&nbsp;in the&nbsp;FIFA Club World Cup 2021/22 Final on Saturday (12 February). Despite Chelsea entering the final as the favourites, they have a lot to prove and win the coveted title after having lost the title in the 2012 edition, losing to&nbsp;Corinthians in a shocking manner. Back then, the&nbsp;Corinthians had won the trophy for the second time, beating Chelsea 1-0.

For the unversed, Chelsea FC remain the only&nbsp;European team to have lost the Club World Cup final. On the other hand, Palmeiras FC&nbsp;are Brazil's most successful club. Thus, they&nbsp;will look to be the first side from the continent to lift the trophy after nine long years (since 2012). They are enjoying a four-match winning streak in their last five encounters and were clinical in their 2-0 semi-final win over&nbsp;Al-Ahly.

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Where&nbsp;will the&nbsp;Chelsea FC vs Palmeiras FC FIFA CWC Final match be held?&nbsp;

Chelsea FC&nbsp;will come up against&nbsp;Palmeiras FC&nbsp;at the&nbsp;Mohammad Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

At what time will the Chelsea FC vs Palmeiras FC FIFA CWC Final match start?

The Chelsea FC vs Palmeiras FC match&nbsp;will kick off&nbsp;at 10:00&nbsp;PM&nbsp;IST.&nbsp;

Where can one watch&nbsp;the&nbsp;Chelsea FC vs Palmeiras FC FIFA CWC Final match on TV in India?&nbsp;

The Chelsea FC vs Palmeiras FC encounter&nbsp;will not be telecasted live on TV.

Where to live stream the&nbsp;Chelsea FC vs Palmeiras FC FIFA CWC Final match in India?&nbsp;

The live stream of the&nbsp;Chelsea FC vs Palmeiras FC face-off&nbsp;will be available on FIFA's YouTube channel on the YouTube&nbsp;app as well as on the Website.&nbsp;

Chelsea FC will lock horns with the Palmeiras FC to be crowned as the World Champion in the FIFA Club World Cup 2021/22 Final on Saturday (12 February). Despite Chelsea entering the final as the favourites, they have a lot to prove and win the coveted title after having lost the title in the 2012 edition, losing to Corinthians in a shocking manner.

Chelsea FC will lock horns with the Palmeiras FC to be crowned as the World Champion in the FIFA Club World Cup 2021/22 Final on Saturday (12 February). Despite Chelsea entering the final as the favourites, they have a lot to prove and win the coveted title after having lost the title in the 2012 edition, losing to Corinthians in a shocking manner. Back then, the Corinthians had won the trophy for the second time, beating Chelsea 1-0. For the unversed, Chelsea FC remain the only European team to have lost the Club World Cup final. On the other hand, Palmeiras FC are Brazil's most successful club. Thus, they will look to be the first side from the continent to lift the trophy after nine long years (since 2012). They are enjoying a four-match winning streak in their last five encounters and were clinical in their 2-0 semi-final win over Al-Ahly. ALSO READ | Diogo Jota scores a brace as Liverpool beat Leicester City 2-0 to close gap on top Where will the Chelsea FC vs Palmeiras FC FIFA CWC Final match be held? Chelsea FC will come up against Palmeiras FC at the Mohammad Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. At what time will the Chelsea FC vs Palmeiras FC FIFA CWC Final match start? The Chelsea FC vs Palmeiras FC match will kick off at 10:00 PM IST. Where can one watch the Chelsea FC vs Palmeiras FC FIFA CWC Final match on TV in India? The Chelsea FC vs Palmeiras FC encounter will not be telecasted live on TV. Where to live stream the Chelsea FC vs Palmeiras FC FIFA CWC Final match in India? The live stream of the Chelsea FC vs Palmeiras FC face-off will be available on FIFA's YouTube channel on the YouTube app as well as on the Website.

FIFA Club World Cup 2021/22 final: When and where to watch Chelsea FC vs Palmeiras FC live streaming?

The first day of the IPL 2022 mega auction has hogged the limelight. The opening day of the auction proceedings have made quite a few players end up with a big fat cheque as the likes of Ishan Kishan, Deepak Chahar, Shreyas Iyer made heads turn by fetching mammoth deals.&nbsp;The trio have become one of the most expensive Indian buys in the IPL auction history.

Here's the list of some of the most expensive Indian players in IPL auction history:&nbsp;

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			<td>Name of Player</td>
			<td>Team</td>
			<td>Price (INR)</td>
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			<td>Yuvraj Singh</td>
			<td>Delhi Daredevils (2015)</td>
			<td>16 crore (160 million)</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>Ishan Kishan</td>
			<td>Mumbai Indians (2022)</td>
			<td>15.25 crore (152.5 million)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Deepak Chahar</td>
			<td>Chennai Super Kings (2022)</td>
			<td>14 crore (140 million)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Yuvraj Singh</td>
			<td>Royal Challengers Bangalore (2014)</td>
			<td>14 crore (140 million)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Dinesh Karthik</td>
			<td>Delhi Daredevils (2014)</td>
			<td>12.5 crore (125 million)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Shreyas Iyer</td>
			<td>Kolkata Knight Riders (2022)</td>
			<td>12.25 crore (122.5 million)</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

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Yuvraj Singh, India's former all-rounder, features twice in the list. In IPL 2015 auction, he went to the Delhi Daredevils (DD) camp -- now known as the Delhi Capitals (DC) -- whereas he was bought by the three-time runners-up Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for Rs 14 crore (INR 140 million) in the 2014 auction. Deepak Chahar, after being bought back by the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) franchise -- is now also&nbsp;their most expensive IPL signing of all time.&nbsp;

Former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Dinesh Karthik also features in the list whereas Iyer comes at the sixth place; being roped in by the KKR unit for INR 12.25 crore (INR 122.5 million).

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Apart from Iyer, Chahar and Ishan, the likes of Shardul Thakur (Rs 10.7 crore), Shikhar Dhawan (Rs 8.25 crore), Ambati Rayudu (Rs 6.75 crore) have also made the headlines with their staggering price tags.

The first day of the IPL 2022 mega auction has hogged the limelight. The opening day of the auction proceedings have made quite a few players end up with a big fat cheque as the likes of Ishan Kishan, Deepak Chahar, Shreyas Iyer made heads turn by fetching mammoth deals.

The first day of the IPL 2022 mega auction has hogged the limelight. The opening day of the auction proceedings have made quite a few players end up with a big fat cheque as the likes of Ishan Kishan, Deepak Chahar, Shreyas Iyer made heads turn by fetching mammoth deals. The trio have become one of the most expensive Indian buys in the IPL auction history. Here's the list of some of the most expensive Indian players in IPL auction history: ALSO READ | IPL 2022 mega auction: No. 1 T20I bowler Wanindu Hasaranga bought by Kohli-starrer RCB for Rs 10.75 crore Name of Player Team Price (INR) Yuvraj Singh Delhi Daredevils (2015) 16 crore (160 million) Ishan Kishan Mumbai Indians (2022) 15.25 crore (152.5 million) Deepak Chahar Chennai Super Kings (2022) 14 crore (140 million) Yuvraj Singh Royal Challengers Bangalore (2014) 14 crore (140 million) Dinesh Karthik Delhi Daredevils (2014) 12.5 crore (125 million) Shreyas Iyer Kolkata Knight Riders (2022) 12.25 crore (122.5 million) I’m coming home @mipaltan 💙 pic.twitter.com/PBDAxPfZD7 — Ishan Kishan (@ishankishan51) February 12, 2022 × Yuvraj Singh, India's former all-rounder, features twice in the list. In IPL 2015 auction, he went to the Delhi Daredevils (DD) camp -- now known as the Delhi Capitals (DC) -- whereas he was bought by the three-time runners-up Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for Rs 14 crore (INR 140 million) in the 2014 auction. Deepak Chahar, after being bought back by the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) franchise -- is now also their most expensive IPL signing of all time. Former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Dinesh Karthik also features in the list whereas Iyer comes at the sixth place; being roped in by the KKR unit for INR 12.25 crore (INR 122.5 million). ALSO READ | IPL 2022 mega auction: Mumbai Indians go all out to buy back Ishan Kishan for Rs 15.25 crore Apart from Iyer, Chahar and Ishan, the likes of Shardul Thakur (Rs 10.7 crore), Shikhar Dhawan (Rs 8.25 crore), Ambati Rayudu (Rs 6.75 crore) have also made the headlines with their staggering price tags.

From Ishan Kishan to Yuvraj Singh: Top five most expensive Indian buys in IPL auction

Rajasthan Royals'&nbsp;Lead Owner Manoj Badale on Saturday confirmed that wicketkeeper Sanju Samson will be batting at number four for his side in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.

Badale's remarks came after RR bought Indian opener Devdutt Padikkal for Rs 7.75 crores in the ongoing IPL 2022, mega auction in Bengaluru on Saturday.

"It's been a pretty dramatic morning. It's been a busy morning. We're pretty pleased with where we're at. We've got a gun batting lineup now. We like Devdutt Padikkal because he plays spin particularly well and fills that number three slot, with Sanju batting four this year. Shimron Hetmyer is a player we've admired for many, many years, and he has that real ability to play pace and spin at the back of the innings," said Manoj Badale as per an official release.

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"So we just need some bowlers now. I'm pretty pleased with (Ravichandran) Ashwin. We were expecting him to go for a lot more than that. So that's a real scoop. We just need to get some leg-spin and some pace, otherwise we'll have to get Warnie (Shane Warne) out of retirement (chuckles)," he added.

India wicketkeeper batter Ishan Kishan has been sold to Mumbai Indians for Rs 15.25 crores while England batter Jonny Bairstow got picked by Punjab Kings for 6.75 crores.

India wicketkeeper batter Dinesh Karthik was picked by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for Rs 5.5 crores, after a bidding war with Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

India all-rounder Krunal Pandya was acquired by Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 8.25 crores while Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh was sold to Delhi Capitals for Rs 6.50 crores. Sri Lanka spinner Wanindu Hasaranga was picked up by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for Rs 10.75 crore.

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India all-rounder Deepak Hooda was sold to Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 5.75 crore while Harshal Patel was picked up by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for Rs 10.75 crore.

Nitish Rana was picked up by KKR for Rs 8 crore while West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder was bought by Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 8.75 crore. Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan remained unsold as no franchise showed interest in him.

India batter Manish Pandey was picked by Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 4.6 crore. Windies left-handed batter Shimron Hetmyer was bought by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 8.5 crore.

India batter Robin Uthappa was acquired by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for Rs 2 crore. England opening batter Jason Roy was acquired by Gujarat Titans for Rs 2 crore.

Proteas player David Miller went unsold in the auction as there were no takers for him, however, he might be picked up in the accelerated auction which will take place later on.

India opening batter Devdutt Padikkal was sold to Rajasthan Royals for Rs 7.75 crore, while Suresh Raina and Steve Smith went unsold in the auction.

West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo was picked up by Chennai Super Kings for Rs 4.4 crore.

India opening batter Devdutt Padikkal was sold to Rajasthan Royals for Rs 7.75 crore, while Suresh Raina and Steve Smith went unsold in the auction.

West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo was picked up by Chennai Super Kings for Rs 4.4 crore. Proteas pacer Kagiso Rabada was acquired by Punjab Kings for Rs 9.25 crore. Kiwi pacer Trent Boult was sold to Rajasthan Royals for Rs 8 crore.

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Shreyas Iyer was picked up by KKR for Rs 12.25 crore. India pacer Mohammed Shami was picked up by Gujarat Titans for Rs 6.25 crore.

South Africa batter Faf du Plessis was picked up by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for Rs 7 crore.

Lucknow Super Giants picked up Quinton de Kock for Rs 6.75 crore. Australia opening batter David Warner was picked up by Delhi Capitals for Rs 6.25 crore.

Rajasthan Royals' Lead Owner Manoj Badale on Saturday confirmed that wicketkeeper Sanju Samson will be batting at number four for his side in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.

Rajasthan Royals' Lead Owner Manoj Badale on Saturday confirmed that wicketkeeper Sanju Samson will be batting at number four for his side in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Badale's remarks came after RR bought Indian opener Devdutt Padikkal for Rs 7.75 crores in the ongoing IPL 2022, mega auction in Bengaluru on Saturday. "It's been a pretty dramatic morning. It's been a busy morning. We're pretty pleased with where we're at. We've got a gun batting lineup now. We like Devdutt Padikkal because he plays spin particularly well and fills that number three slot, with Sanju batting four this year. Shimron Hetmyer is a player we've admired for many, many years, and he has that real ability to play pace and spin at the back of the innings," said Manoj Badale as per an official release. ALSO READ: Insane! CSK make Deepak Chahar their most expensive IPL signing of all time at Rs 14 crore "So we just need some bowlers now. I'm pretty pleased with (Ravichandran) Ashwin. We were expecting him to go for a lot more than that. So that's a real scoop. We just need to get some leg-spin and some pace, otherwise we'll have to get Warnie (Shane Warne) out of retirement (chuckles)," he added. India wicketkeeper batter Ishan Kishan has been sold to Mumbai Indians for Rs 15.25 crores while England batter Jonny Bairstow got picked by Punjab Kings for 6.75 crores. India wicketkeeper batter Dinesh Karthik was picked by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for Rs 5.5 crores, after a bidding war with Chennai Super Kings (CSK). India all-rounder Krunal Pandya was acquired by Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 8.25 crores while Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh was sold to Delhi Capitals for Rs 6.50 crores. Sri Lanka spinner Wanindu Hasaranga was picked up by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for Rs 10.75 crore. ALSO READ: From Ishan Kishan to Yuvraj Singh: Top five most expensive Indian buys in IPL auction India all-rounder Deepak Hooda was sold to Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 5.75 crore while Harshal Patel was picked up by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for Rs 10.75 crore. Nitish Rana was picked up by KKR for Rs 8 crore while West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder was bought by Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 8.75 crore. Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan remained unsold as no franchise showed interest in him. India batter Manish Pandey was picked by Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 4.6 crore. Windies left-handed batter Shimron Hetmyer was bought by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 8.5 crore. India batter Robin Uthappa was acquired by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for Rs 2 crore. England opening batter Jason Roy was acquired by Gujarat Titans for Rs 2 crore. Proteas player David Miller went unsold in the auction as there were no takers for him, however, he might be picked up in the accelerated auction which will take place later on. India opening batter Devdutt Padikkal was sold to Rajasthan Royals for Rs 7.75 crore, while Suresh Raina and Steve Smith went unsold in the auction. West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo was picked up by Chennai Super Kings for Rs 4.4 crore. India opening batter Devdutt Padikkal was sold to Rajasthan Royals for Rs 7.75 crore, while Suresh Raina and Steve Smith went unsold in the auction. West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo was picked up by Chennai Super Kings for Rs 4.4 crore. Proteas pacer Kagiso Rabada was acquired by Punjab Kings for Rs 9.25 crore. Kiwi pacer Trent Boult was sold to Rajasthan Royals for Rs 8 crore. ALSO READ: IPL 2022 mega auction: Mumbai Indians go all out to buy back Ishan Kishan for Rs 15.25 crore Shreyas Iyer was picked up by KKR for Rs 12.25 crore. India pacer Mohammed Shami was picked up by Gujarat Titans for Rs 6.25 crore. South Africa batter Faf du Plessis was picked up by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for Rs 7 crore. Lucknow Super Giants picked up Quinton de Kock for Rs 6.75 crore. Australia opening batter David Warner was picked up by Delhi Capitals for Rs 6.25 crore.

Sanju Samson to bat at number 4 in IPL 2022, confirms Rajasthan Royals co-owner Manoj Badale

Ishan Kishan has created a huge storm. The 23-year-old wicketkeeper-batter was expected to make heads turn in the IPL 2022 mega auction on Saturday (February 12). As expected, he&nbsp;attracted quite a lot of bids as soon as broadcaster Charu Sharma announced his name in the middle.&nbsp;

Mumbai Indians (MI), Gujarat Titans (GT), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Punjab Kings (PBKS) were involved in an intense bidding war for the youngster before the five-time champions Rohit Sharma-led MI camp regained Ishan's services for INR 152.5 million (INR 15.25 crore).&nbsp;The swashbuckling keeper-batter has a strike-rate of&nbsp;136.34 and has been groomed in the MI setup. In IPL 2020, he returned with 516 runs at 145.76 and played a key role in the Men in Blue's title win.

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Ishan has now become the costliest buy on Day 1 of the two-day mega auction in Bengaluru. He has also shattered record by being the most expensive player bought by the Mumbai-based franchise in the auction proceedings.&nbsp;

So far, Ishan has amassed&nbsp;1,452 runs in 61 IPL games at a strike-rate of 136.34 with a high score of 99. He has been hailed by many former cricketers and experts of the game for his wide range of shots and also being a gun fielder if not given the keeper's gloves. Deemed to be the next-big-thing, Ishan has surely made heads turn by going at a whopping price in the two-day mega auction.

Ishan Kishan has created a huge storm. The 23-year-old wicketkeeper-batter was expected to make heads turn in the IPL 2022 mega auction on Saturday (February 12).

Ishan Kishan has created a huge storm. The 23-year-old wicketkeeper-batter was expected to make heads turn in the IPL 2022 mega auction on Saturday (February 12). As expected, he attracted quite a lot of bids as soon as broadcaster Charu Sharma announced his name in the middle. Mumbai Indians (MI), Gujarat Titans (GT), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Punjab Kings (PBKS) were involved in an intense bidding war for the youngster before the five-time champions Rohit Sharma-led MI camp regained Ishan's services for INR 152.5 million (INR 15.25 crore). The swashbuckling keeper-batter has a strike-rate of 136.34 and has been groomed in the MI setup. In IPL 2020, he returned with 516 runs at 145.76 and played a key role in the Men in Blue's title win. ALSO READ | New KKR captain? Shreyas Iyer roped in by two-time champions for whopping INR 122.5 million Ishan has now become the costliest buy on Day 1 of the two-day mega auction in Bengaluru. He has also shattered record by being the most expensive player bought by the Mumbai-based franchise in the auction proceedings. So far, Ishan has amassed 1,452 runs in 61 IPL games at a strike-rate of 136.34 with a high score of 99. He has been hailed by many former cricketers and experts of the game for his wide range of shots and also being a gun fielder if not given the keeper's gloves. Deemed to be the next-big-thing, Ishan has surely made heads turn by going at a whopping price in the two-day mega auction.

IPL 2022 mega auction: Mumbai Indians go all out to buy back Ishan Kishan for Rs 15.25 crore

Sri Lanka all-rounder Wanindu Hasarange drew quite a lot of bid in the ongoing IPL 2022 mega auction on Saturday (February 12). In the all-rounder's category, Hasaranga's name attracted many franchises as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) competed for him before his former team Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) joined the race as the bidding war intensified.&nbsp;

Eventually, the Sri Lankan spin-bowling all-rounder went back to the Virat Kohli-Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)&nbsp;for a whopping INR 107.5 million (INR 10.75 crore) on Day 1 of the opening proceedings. The Sri Lankan's bid was interrupted in a freakish manner as auctioneer&nbsp;Hugh Edmeades led to a sudden halt to proceedings. It was a physical fall for Edmeades, which led to a stoppage in action&nbsp;as lunch break was taken.&nbsp;The auctioneer has been replaced by broadcaster Charu Sharma for the remainder of the opening day.

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Coming back to Hasaranga, the Islander had a memorable run in the previous calendar year, accounting for most wickets in the shortest format in 2021 (36) and also contributing with vital runs down the order in limited-overs. The 24-year-old, who is the No. 1 ranked T20I bowler, had represented the Virat Kohli-starrer RCB franchise in the second and final leg of IPL 14. He, however, couldn't do much in his limited outings.

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With his stokes now being risen by a significant level, Hasaranga will now be eager to make a strong statement in the RCB jersey in the IPL 2022 edition, to be held in India in March-May. Hasaranga is also the costliest foreign player so far on Day 1 of the two-day mega auction in Bengaluru.

Sri Lanka all-rounder Wanindu Hasarange drew quite a lot of bid in the ongoing IPL 2022 mega auction on Saturday (February 12). In the all-rounder's category, Hasaranga's name attracted many franchises as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) competed for him before his former team Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) joined the race as the bidding war intensified.

Sri Lanka all-rounder Wanindu Hasarange drew quite a lot of bid in the ongoing IPL 2022 mega auction on Saturday (February 12). In the all-rounder's category, Hasaranga's name attracted many franchises as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) competed for him before his former team Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) joined the race as the bidding war intensified. Eventually, the Sri Lankan spin-bowling all-rounder went back to the Virat Kohli-Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for a whopping INR 107.5 million (INR 10.75 crore) on Day 1 of the opening proceedings. The Sri Lankan's bid was interrupted in a freakish manner as auctioneer Hugh Edmeades led to a sudden halt to proceedings. It was a physical fall for Edmeades, which led to a stoppage in action as lunch break was taken. The auctioneer has been replaced by broadcaster Charu Sharma for the remainder of the opening day. ALSO READ | LIVE IPL 2022 Mega Auction Updates: Shreyas Iyer finds new home; auction to resume at 3:30pm IST Coming back to Hasaranga, the Islander had a memorable run in the previous calendar year, accounting for most wickets in the shortest format in 2021 (36) and also contributing with vital runs down the order in limited-overs. The 24-year-old, who is the No. 1 ranked T20I bowler, had represented the Virat Kohli-starrer RCB franchise in the second and final leg of IPL 14. He, however, couldn't do much in his limited outings. ALSO READ | CSK stalwart Suresh Raina goes UNSOLD at IPL 2022 mega auction With his stokes now being risen by a significant level, Hasaranga will now be eager to make a strong statement in the RCB jersey in the IPL 2022 edition, to be held in India in March-May. Hasaranga is also the costliest foreign player so far on Day 1 of the two-day mega auction in Bengaluru.

IPL 2022 mega auction: No. 1 T20I bowler Wanindu Hasaranga bought by Kohli-starrer RCB for Rs 10.75 crore

The IPL 2022 mega auction has started with a bang. The first slot featured the marquee players, such as David Warner, Shikhar Dhawan, Kagiso Rabada, Trent Boult, etc. Rajasthan Royals -- the winners of the inaugural season -- came into the mega auction with INR 620 million and have roped in the likes of R Ashwin (INR 50 million) and Trent Boult (INR 80&nbsp;million) whereas David Warner has rejoined his first-ever IPL franchise, i.e. Delhi Capitals (DC), for INR 62.5 million.

Warner, who represented the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) from 2014-2021, wasn't retained by the Orange Army ahead of the mega auction proceedings in Bengaluru. His fallout with the SRH team management was a big talking point in the previous season and, hence, Delhi made the most of it to re-buy the Aussie left-hander. Warner is the fifth-highest run-getter in IPL history, with 5,449 runs at 41.59 along with a strike-rate of&nbsp;139.96. He had earlier represented the Delhi camp -- when they were known as the Delhi Daredevils (DD) -- from 2009 to 2013.

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Ashwin, on the other hand, has found a new base. Starting from Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to captaining the Punjab Kings (PBKS) and moving to the DC camp, Ashwin will now represent the RR camp. Meanwhile, Boult -- who played a key role in Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians' (MI) title-win in 2020 season -- has also joined Ashwin in the RR setup.

Both Ashwin and Boult will look to assist the young RR captain Sanju Samson in the IPL 2022 edition, to be held in India in March-May. Ashwin has 145 scalps whereas the New Zealander has accounted for 76 wickets in 62 IPL games.

The IPL 2022 mega auction has started with a bang. The first slot featured the marquee players, such as David Warner, Shikhar Dhawan, Kagiso Rabada, Trent Boult, etc.

The IPL 2022 mega auction has started with a bang. The first slot featured the marquee players, such as David Warner, Shikhar Dhawan, Kagiso Rabada, Trent Boult, etc. Rajasthan Royals -- the winners of the inaugural season -- came into the mega auction with INR 620 million and have roped in the likes of R Ashwin (INR 50 million) and Trent Boult (INR 80 million) whereas David Warner has rejoined his first-ever IPL franchise, i.e. Delhi Capitals (DC), for INR 62.5 million. Warner, who represented the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) from 2014-2021, wasn't retained by the Orange Army ahead of the mega auction proceedings in Bengaluru. His fallout with the SRH team management was a big talking point in the previous season and, hence, Delhi made the most of it to re-buy the Aussie left-hander. Warner is the fifth-highest run-getter in IPL history, with 5,449 runs at 41.59 along with a strike-rate of 139.96. He had earlier represented the Delhi camp -- when they were known as the Delhi Daredevils (DD) -- from 2009 to 2013. ALSO READ | New KKR captain? Shreyas Iyer roped in by two-time champions for whopping INR 122.5 million Ashwin, on the other hand, has found a new base. Starting from Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to captaining the Punjab Kings (PBKS) and moving to the DC camp, Ashwin will now represent the RR camp. Meanwhile, Boult -- who played a key role in Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians' (MI) title-win in 2020 season -- has also joined Ashwin in the RR setup. Both Ashwin and Boult will look to assist the young RR captain Sanju Samson in the IPL 2022 edition, to be held in India in March-May. Ashwin has 145 scalps whereas the New Zealander has accounted for 76 wickets in 62 IPL games.

IPL 2022 mega auction: David Warner goes back to DC, Trent Boult and R Ashwin shift base to RR

Suresh Raina has gone unsold at the ongoing IPL 2022 mega auction. Raina, who is known as Mr. IPL, had a base price of INR 20&nbsp;million (Rs 2 crore), however, failed to draw a single bid in the auction proceedings in Bengaluru.&nbsp;

Raina, who announced his international retirement on August 15, 2020, remains one of the biggest names in IPL history. The swashbuckling left-hander has been the mainstay of the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) since the tournament inception and was a part of their championships run in 2010, 2011, 2018 and 2021. However, the 35-year-old hasn't been at his very best ever since he returned to the CSK setup when they once again joined the IPL in 2018, after serving a two-year-suspension on the spot-fixing saga.&nbsp;

In CSK's title win in the 2021 edition, Raina ended with&nbsp;160 runs in 12 matches at a strike-rate of 125.&nbsp;

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Raina has amassed&nbsp;5,528 runs in 205 matches at an average of&nbsp;32.51 and strike rate of&nbsp;136.73. It was expected that CSK would still go for the 'Chinna Thala' in the auction proceedings, but the former India international failed to grab any bid in the mega auction; making heads turn.

Suresh Raina has gone unsold at the ongoing IPL 2022 mega auction. Raina, who is known as Mr. IPL, had a base price of INR 20 million (Rs 2 crore), however, failed to draw a single bid in the auction proceedings in Bengaluru.

Suresh Raina has gone unsold at the ongoing IPL 2022 mega auction. Raina, who is known as Mr. IPL, had a base price of INR 20 million (Rs 2 crore), however, failed to draw a single bid in the auction proceedings in Bengaluru. Raina, who announced his international retirement on August 15, 2020, remains one of the biggest names in IPL history. The swashbuckling left-hander has been the mainstay of the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) since the tournament inception and was a part of their championships run in 2010, 2011, 2018 and 2021. However, the 35-year-old hasn't been at his very best ever since he returned to the CSK setup when they once again joined the IPL in 2018, after serving a two-year-suspension on the spot-fixing saga. In CSK's title win in the 2021 edition, Raina ended with 160 runs in 12 matches at a strike-rate of 125. ALSO READ | IPL 2022 mega auction: David Warner goes back to DC, Trent Boult and R Ashwin shift base to RR Raina has amassed 5,528 runs in 205 matches at an average of 32.51 and strike rate of 136.73. It was expected that CSK would still go for the 'Chinna Thala' in the auction proceedings, but the former India international failed to grab any bid in the mega auction; making heads turn.

CSK stalwart Suresh Raina goes UNSOLD at IPL 2022 mega auction

Jay Rodriguez`s second-half goal gave Burnley what could be a valuable point in their battle against relegation in the Premier League as they claimed a 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Turf Moor on Tuesday. Man Utd dominated the first half and after Raphael Varane`s goal was ruled out for offside, they went ahead on 18 minutes when Luke Shaw found Paul Pogba, who placed his shot into the corner.

The visitors tried to add to their lead but Edinson Cavani, Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford were denied by goalkeeper Nick Pope before half-time. United were left to rue those misses as three minutes into the second half, Burnley`s Wout Weghorst showed great skill before his reverse pass played in Rodriguez who ran in on goal to finish. Elsewhere, Kieran Trippier`s superb free-kick helped Newcastle United claim a come-from-behind 3-1 win over Everton which moves the Magpies out of the bottom three.

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A fourth match without defeat takes Newcastle up to 17th with 18 points, one place and one point below Everton who have played one match fewer.At the London Stadium, Jarrod Bowen scored the only goal as West Ham United moved back into the top four with a 1-0 win over Watford.

Jay Rodriguez`s second-half goal gave Burnley what could be a valuable point in their battle against relegation in the Premier League as they claimed a 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Turf Moor on Tuesday.

Jay Rodriguez`s second-half goal gave Burnley what could be a valuable point in their battle against relegation in the Premier League as they claimed a 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Turf Moor on Tuesday. Man Utd dominated the first half and after Raphael Varane`s goal was ruled out for offside, they went ahead on 18 minutes when Luke Shaw found Paul Pogba, who placed his shot into the corner. The visitors tried to add to their lead but Edinson Cavani, Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford were denied by goalkeeper Nick Pope before half-time. United were left to rue those misses as three minutes into the second half, Burnley`s Wout Weghorst showed great skill before his reverse pass played in Rodriguez who ran in on goal to finish. Elsewhere, Kieran Trippier`s superb free-kick helped Newcastle United claim a come-from-behind 3-1 win over Everton which moves the Magpies out of the bottom three. ALSO READ | Christian Eriksen look for a return to 'normal life' with Brentford as he returns to Premier League A fourth match without defeat takes Newcastle up to 17th with 18 points, one place and one point below Everton who have played one match fewer.At the London Stadium, Jarrod Bowen scored the only goal as West Ham United moved back into the top four with a 1-0 win over Watford.

Premier League: Burnley hold Man Utd to a 1-1 draw, Newcastle thrash Everton

Justin Langer, on February 5, stepped down as the Australian team's head coach. Langer succeeded his former teammate Darren Lehmann at the top post in early 2018, following the spot-fixing scandal which rocked the Australian cricket. Since then, he did a remarkable job in once again lifting the national side and leading them to a 4-0 Ashes win, recently at home, and a maiden T20 World Cup title.

However, a lot has been said and written regarding Langer's method of coaching, which didn't go down nicely amongst the national players.&nbsp;"Justin was offered a short-term extension to his current contract, which sadly he has opted not to accept," stated an official Cricket Australia release.

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Following Langer's exit, former Aussie pacer Mitchell Johnson lashed out at Test captain Pat Cummins and called him 'gutless'. Johnson&nbsp;feels that Cummins had&nbsp;an agenda of his own to bring down his national coach. Thus, Cummins recently opened up on Langer's exit and the&nbsp;criticism received while talking to reporters on Wednesday (February 8). He said, "I think he (Langer) tweaked and changed quite a bit. He deserves a lot of credit for that. I think the question then became do we think that it's sustainable. We thought it is the right time to make a change. I think some of these skill sets are perhaps a little bit different to perhaps his traditional coaching style."

"I think he tweaked his coaching style in the last six months and did a really good job, but we think now is the right time for a different direction. It's a matter of opinion but we think it's the right one. I don't think he should be surprised though, it's been two years of evaluation. I don't think there's any big surprise," he added.

On Johnson's comments, Cummins asserted, "Mitchell Johnson is just standing up for his mates. I absolutely disagree with what he said. No, he hasn't reached out, but that's fine. He's entitled to his opinion, he's standing up for his mate. I can hold my head high so I'm fine. I actually haven't really had much of it (personal criticism) before, so it's actually been good to get it out of the way early in the captaincy."

"I knew when I took on the job it's gonna come with added scrutiny. The last week's been good ... I'll cop it, but I'm absolutely fine with it. I know a lot of it's come from the right place. We all want to do what's best for Australian cricket. There's been a lot of emotion flying around. Added to the feedback, you've got to take everything in that kind of context. They're all people I really respect so I listen to them for sure. I'd welcome chatting to any of them directly about feedback and thoughts they have."

"We're custodians of the Australian cricket team. It's not forever. We just want to do what's best. Me as captain, I want to do what's best for Australian cricket and what's best for the team. It's a responsibility I've been given and I take that really seriously,"&nbsp;the 28-year-old Cummins added.

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Langer was offered a contract extension, which was the result of a thorough review process that evaluated many factors --&nbsp;future requirements of the national side as well as the upcoming extensive schedule of fixtures. For the unversed, the contract extension was approved by Cricket Australia (CA) and presented before Justin, which he didn't accept.

It will be interesting to see who takes the top job and succeeds Langer as the Aussie head coach in the coming days.

Justin Langer, on February 5, stepped down as the Australian team's head coach. Langer succeeded his former teammate Darren Lehmann at the top post in early 2018, following the spot-fixing scandal which rocked the Australian cricket.

Justin Langer, on February 5, stepped down as the Australian team's head coach. Langer succeeded his former teammate Darren Lehmann at the top post in early 2018, following the spot-fixing scandal which rocked the Australian cricket. Since then, he did a remarkable job in once again lifting the national side and leading them to a 4-0 Ashes win, recently at home, and a maiden T20 World Cup title. However, a lot has been said and written regarding Langer's method of coaching, which didn't go down nicely amongst the national players. "Justin was offered a short-term extension to his current contract, which sadly he has opted not to accept," stated an official Cricket Australia release. ALSO READ | Ian Chappell terms former cricketers 'PR Machine', backs Pat Cummins and CA amid Justin Langer saga Following Langer's exit, former Aussie pacer Mitchell Johnson lashed out at Test captain Pat Cummins and called him 'gutless'. Johnson feels that Cummins had an agenda of his own to bring down his national coach. Thus, Cummins recently opened up on Langer's exit and the criticism received while talking to reporters on Wednesday (February 8). He said, "I think he (Langer) tweaked and changed quite a bit. He deserves a lot of credit for that. I think the question then became do we think that it's sustainable. We thought it is the right time to make a change. I think some of these skill sets are perhaps a little bit different to perhaps his traditional coaching style." "I think he tweaked his coaching style in the last six months and did a really good job, but we think now is the right time for a different direction. It's a matter of opinion but we think it's the right one. I don't think he should be surprised though, it's been two years of evaluation. I don't think there's any big surprise," he added. On Johnson's comments, Cummins asserted, "Mitchell Johnson is just standing up for his mates. I absolutely disagree with what he said. No, he hasn't reached out, but that's fine. He's entitled to his opinion, he's standing up for his mate. I can hold my head high so I'm fine. I actually haven't really had much of it (personal criticism) before, so it's actually been good to get it out of the way early in the captaincy." "I knew when I took on the job it's gonna come with added scrutiny. The last week's been good ... I'll cop it, but I'm absolutely fine with it. I know a lot of it's come from the right place. We all want to do what's best for Australian cricket. There's been a lot of emotion flying around. Added to the feedback, you've got to take everything in that kind of context. They're all people I really respect so I listen to them for sure. I'd welcome chatting to any of them directly about feedback and thoughts they have." "We're custodians of the Australian cricket team. It's not forever. We just want to do what's best. Me as captain, I want to do what's best for Australian cricket and what's best for the team. It's a responsibility I've been given and I take that really seriously," the 28-year-old Cummins added. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar make the cut in Venkatesh Prasad's all-time Indian ODI XI Langer was offered a contract extension, which was the result of a thorough review process that evaluated many factors -- future requirements of the national side as well as the upcoming extensive schedule of fixtures. For the unversed, the contract extension was approved by Cricket Australia (CA) and presented before Justin, which he didn't accept. It will be interesting to see who takes the top job and succeeds Langer as the Aussie head coach in the coming days.

Intensity wasn't the issue: Pat Cummins opens up on Justin Langer's resignation as Aussie head coach

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