November 25, Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

1. ‘Jitesh comes as a very, very good option’ - Dinesh Karthik reflects on RCB’s keeping options post Day 1 of mega auction

The side only retained three of their players ahead of the event and had a sizeable purse with them. (Read More)

2. 'Getting ₹23.75 crore is secondary' - Venkatesh Iyer on being bought by KKR after being released

Iyer, who entered the auction at a base price of INR 2 crore, went back to his former tame with a massive paycheck. (Read More)

3. Watch: Sherfane Rutherford blasts his way to become inaugural centurion of Abu Dhabi T10

UP Nawabs' Odean Smith was taken to the cleaners by Rutherford, who blazed five maximums in an over which went for 33 runs. (Read More)

4. IPL 2025 Auction: Ishan Kishan takes 26% pay cut with INR 11.25 crore SRH deal

The explosive left-hander, previously with Mumbai Indians, triggered an intense bidding war before landing with his new franchise. (Read More)

5. KL Rahul is not a 14 crore player for what he brings to table: Eoin Morgan

Morgan pointed out how the Delhi-based IPL franchise appreciated the real value of Rahul for the way he can juggle around with multiple roles quite efficiently. (Read More)

6. IPL 2025 Auction: DC Head Coach Badani ‘pretty elated’ with Rahul, Starc buys

Australia's Mitchell Starc was acquired for INR 11.75 crore, while India’s wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul was bought for INR 14 crore. (Read More)

7. 'We're really happy to get Liam Livingstone' - Andy Flower pleased for RCB to have bagged English all-rounder

 Liam Livingstone was ultimately brought on board by the Royal Challengers Bengaluru for INR 8.75 crore. (Read More)

8. IPL 2025 mega auction: Shreyas Iyer’s IPL salary sees 118% increase, Rishabh Pant experiences huge increment

Shreyas Iyer was roped in by Punjab Kings for INR 26.75. (Read More)

9. IPL 2025 mega-auction: David Warner finds no bidders as veteran goes unsold

The former Delhi Capitals opener, who was released ahead of the 2025 season, has had a brilliant IPL journey spanning 15 years. (Read More)

10. Jay Shah blessed with baby boy, Arun Dhumal announces during IPL 2025 auction

While announcing the news, Dhumal described the veteran as “India’s off field captain”. (Read More)