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Mukesh Kumar ever-ready to do the hard yards – Times of India

Mukesh Kumar. (Photo by Philip Brown/Popperfoto/Popperfoto via Getty Images) Pacer romancing toil of domestic cricket, says setting short-term goals helpsMUMBAI: Mukesh Kumar's life has seen so many twists and turns that he doesn't think too far ahead.When asked if he had his eye on selection for the Australian tour during the Irani Cup, he said his "focus was on the game.""Right now, the important thing is to justify the faith that the captain has shown in me.Selection and all will keep happening. If I have done well and if I'm deserving, I will be selected. There will be many more opportunities to perform in other matches as well," said Mukesh, who, on a placid wicket, was the best Rest of India pacer on display during last week's match in Lucknow, ending with figures of 5/110 in the fir...
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IPL 2025 auction likely to be held outside India in November | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League (IPL) Auction for Season 18 is anticipated to be held in November, likely during the third or fourth week, as indicated by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to IPL franchises.The auction is expected to take place in a foreign location, with the Middle East being a probable choice, similar to last year's event in Dubai.Other potential venues include Doha, Abu Dhabi, and even Saudi Arabia, which has been investing heavily in sports, including cricket. However, the exact location remains uncertain at this point, sources within the IPL revealed to Cricbuzz.IPL franchises have expressed some apprehension regarding the news, as they have not yet received the retention rules for the upcoming mega auction.The BCCI has communicated a possible dela...