RR will have to get their combination right as only four foreigners can make the playing XI.
A look at how the teams stack up ahead of the mega auction.
Raducanu stormed into the third round of the Cincinnati Open
Novak Djokovic said he expects a "great battle" against Italian powerhouse Matteo Berrettini in Sunday's Wimbledon final when victory will earn the Serb a record-equalling 20th Grand Slam title.
Langer said the fightback after the Adelaide debacle was nothing short of remarkable especially after injury-forced ouster of big players like Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja.
Sent in to bat on a grassy MCG pitch on Sunday, England were skittled for 185
'I'm very passionate. I feel I've got the support of the men behind me to take the team forward. That's not changed at all.'
Kings XI Punjab plays Chennai Super Kings in their last league match on Sunday and skipper K L Rahul is confident of making the last four round.
Ben Stokes, who scored a stroke-filled 82 in his 124-run partnership with Joe Root, praised his skipper's ability to dominate spin.
England's inconsistent death bowling once again hurt their chances in the side's defeat to New Zealand in Wednesday's Twenty20 World Cup semi-final, according to former captain Nasser Hussain.
IMAGES from the tour match played between Australia A and India at the SCG in Sydney on Sunday.
Jason Holder could well turn out to be one of the most expensive buys at this edition of IPL
'They totally blew us away during that partnership of Jonny and Ben Stokes. We didn't even have a chance during that partnership.'
The IPL is slated to begin from April 9 with the final scheduled to be played on May 30, while the opening Test against New Zealand begins on June 2.
Four out of eight franchises will be captained by wicket-keepers and Buttler feels the credit should go to Dhoni for setting the trend.
Images from Premier League matches played on Wednesday.
'My film will not only be a reminder for all of us who have gone through these hellish two years, but also a reference point for future generations and for the four-five year olds who would have forgotten everything by the time they grow up.'
The 17-minute video, dubbed 'Paris Has Collapsed', features the final words of the killers behind the Paris attacks last November.
Images from Day 2 of the second Test between India and England, at the M A Chidambaram stadium, in Chennai.
'I think the ECB has been very forward-thinking,' Buttler said, praising the board for recognising the challenges of living in bio-bubbles
Joe Root has yet to score a century in Australia and in his two previous away Ashes series averages 38 from nine Tests.
An in-form Delhi Capitals will fancy their chances of securing a play-off berth when they face Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League in Sharjah on Tuesday.
In the form of his life for the past few years, the 29-year-old all-rounder already has 7000 plus runs and more than 270 wickets across formats and finds his name mentioned alongside the likes of Ian Botham and Andrew Flintoff.
He's been Rooty's (Joe Root) right-hand man for a while now. I know Rooty does turn to him a lot. He's been involved in a lot of talks we have behind the scenes, England coach Silverwood said.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho was charged with misconduct by the FA on Thursday following comments he made about referee Anthony Taylor.
'You have to be careful how you use an advantage because, with Root not being there, you have some youngster who wants to make a name for himself.'
Joginder Tuteja takes a look at the actor's brief movie parts.
Images from the 2nd One-day International played between India and England in Pune on Friday.
A round-up off all transpired on and off the football pitch
Meet the winners of the past seven editions of the T20 World cup.
The West Indies will need the likes of Evin Lewis, Lendl Simmons, Shimron Hetmyer and Nicholas Pooran to fire to make a good start and win at least three group matches to qualify for the semi-finals.
'Why on earth aren't all competitions using DRS'
Jason Holder took 3-33 in four overs, which helped restrict Royals to a below par 154 for 6 in their 20 overs, which was easily overpowered by Sunrisers Hyderabad with eight wickets in hand and 11 deliveries to spare.
Images from Day 2 of the fourth Test between India and England, at the Narendra Modi stadium, in Motera, Ahmedabad.
The Indian team may look to revisit its 50-over template while picking up pieces from the thrashing in the second match as they aim to complete a hat-trick of series wins against England in the third and final ODI, in Pune, on Sunday.
A round-up of Saturday's matches in the English Premier League.
A round-up of the action in the English Premier League on Monday.
A virgin Motera pitch has become the big talking point as captain Virat Kohli looks to get the combination right with India looking to continue their momentum to trouble England in the day-night third Test match, starting in Ahmedabad, on Wednesday.
Kolkata sheds its white-blue nocturnal hue with pink ball day-night Test.
Morgan (68) found runs all over the ground and seemed in a hurry from the get go as the net run rate would have been on his mind.
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