MS Dhoni did not have an impressive season with the bat in the ongoing 18th edition of the tournament. He became Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) captain in their last nine games after regular skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out due to an elbow injury. However, the Men in Yellow failed to cross the finishing line […]
Jasprit Bumrah will not be available for all five Tests in India‘s upcoming England tour due to workload management issues, according to chief selector Ajit Agarkar, who revealed the 18-player squad. Agarkar mentioned that the choice was made following discussions with the physios and medical team of the Indian cricket board. “According to the physios […]
Marcus Stoinis was unstoppable with the bat against the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League 2025. The Australia all-rounder scored an unbeaten 44 runs off 16 deliveries to take the score to 206/8 in the allotted overs. His runs came at a strike rate of 275, laced with 4 sixes and 3 boundaries. Punjab […]
Sunrisers Hyderabad registered their fifth win of the season in the Indian Premier League 2025 on May 23. Ishan Kishan, the discarded Indian player, scored an unbeaten 94 runs off 48 balls, with the help of 7 boundaries and 5 sixes in Lucknow. Hyderabad posted 231/6 and then dismissed Royal Challengers Bengaluru for 189 in […]
Ishan Kishan returned to form against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League 2025. The southpaw scored 94 runs off 48 balls, laced with 7 fours and 5 sixes. Earlier, Bengaluru stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma won the toss and invited Hyderabad to bat first. Abhishek Sharma was brilliant with the bat, amassing 34 runs […]
Mitchell Marsh scored a hundred while Nicholas Pooran added another fifty to take Lucknow Super Giants’ score to 235/2 in 20 overs. Shubman Gill’s decision to bowl first back-fired as LSG batters went after the bowlers. Marsh accumulated 117 runs off 64 balls, with the help of 10 fours and 8 sixes. He added 91 […]
Suryakumar Yadav and Naman Dhir added 57 runs in 21 balls to take the Mumbai Indians total to 180/5 against Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League 2025. Their knocks played a crucial role in Mumbai’s 59-run win and quantification to the playoffs. SKY was named the Player of the Match for scoring an unbeaten […]
Suryakumar Yadav played a magnificent knock for Mumbai Indians against the Delhi Capitals at the Wankhede Stadium in the Indian Premier League 2025. He scored 73 runs off 43 balls to take the score to 180/5 in the allotted 20 overs. He hit 7 fours and 4 sixes on a slow track. Earlier, DC stand-in […]
Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid was pleased with the performance of the interim captain Riyan Parag in the Indian Premier League 2025. Sanju Samson was injured for most of the 18th season, and the team management appointed Parag as the leader of the team in the veteran cricketer’s absence. Although cricket experts slammed Parag […]
Chennai Super Kings scored 187/8 against Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League 2025. RR captain Sanju Samson won the toss and invited Chennai to bat first in Delhi. Ayush Mhatre was magnificent with the bat, scoring 43 runs off 20 balls. He hit 8 fours and 1 six. Devon Conway (10), Urvil Patel (0), Ravichandran Ashwin (13) and […]
Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated the Lucknow Super Giants by 6 wickets to eliminate Rishabh Pant’s team from the playoff race. Chasing 206 runs, the visitors completed the task in 18.2 overs, with Abhishek Sharma (59) and Heinrich Klaasen (47) playing aggressive knocks. The southpaw was named the Player of the Match for giving an impressive start […]
Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram once again provided a solid start to Lucknow Super Giants, adding 115 runs for the opening wicket against the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League 2025. Marsh scored 65 runs off 39 balls, laced with six fours and 4 sixes. On the other hand, Aiden managed 61 runs off […]
Sanjay Bangar revealed that he spoke to Virat Kohli about the reasons behind his retirement from Test cricket. According to him, Virat was firm on his decision. On May 12, Kohli bid adieu to the longest format of the game after playing 123 matches and accumulating 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85. Kohli hit […]
Virender Sehwag was one of the most destructive batters during his active days in international cricket. He was renowned for his aggressive batting across formats and hit two triple centuries in Test cricket. He scored 309 runs against Pakistan in the first innings of the opening Test in 2004. His 319 runs came against South […]
Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings share one of the IPL’s most explosive rivalries, a series loaded with runs, nerves, and seesaw drama. Their meetings can stand shoulder to shoulder with the celebrated El Clasico battles of Mumbai Indians against Punjab Kings because pink versus red rarely disappoints. Both squads usually carry underdog tags and swing […]
The IPL 2025 has resume with a match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The tournament was suspended on May 9 after the Delhi Capitals and the Punjab Kings match was called off in Dharamshala, following drone and missile attack by Pakistan in Jammu and Pathankot. […]
India will travel to England for a five-match Test series next month. However, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have announced their retirement from the format, and now the selectors will pick a new captain. Shubman Gill is leading the race, and former head coach Ravi Shastri voted in favour of the young 25-year-old batter. “He […]
India A will travel to England later this month for a two unofficial Tests, and the BCCI has announced a strong squad. Abhimanyu Easwaran is the captain of the team that will take on the England Lions. Karun Nair and Ishan Kishan have been included in the group. Dhruv Jurel is the vice-captain. Nitish Kumar […]
Gujarat Titans (GT) have signed Sri Lanka player Kusal Mendis as a replacement for England batter Jos Buttler, who is set to leave for the bilateral series against the West Indies on May 26, 2025, following the franchise’s last league-stage game against Chennai Super Kings on May 25, 2025. Buttler has scored over 450 runs […]
IPL 2025 is set to restart on May 17 with the first game to be played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Bengaluru have won 8 out of 11 matches and is second in the points table. Former RCB and India player Mohammad Kaif also […]
Following the retirement of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from Test cricket, India’s head coach, Gautam Gambhir, has reportedly sought full control over the team’s operations. According to a report in Dainik Jagran, Gambhir wants to end the ‘superstar’ culture prevalent in Indian cricket. He also implemented a 10-point protocol that encouraged players to participate […]
Jos Buttler and Gerald Coetzee will join the Gujarat Titans for the remaining matches of the Indian Premier League 2025. The league is restarting on May 17, and the final is scheduled for June 3. According to ESPNcricinfo, Buttler and Coetzee were the only overseas players of GT who left India after the tournament was […]
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Kagiso Rabada was picked by South Africa for the World Test Championship final against Australia next month after serving a one-month suspension for using a recreational drug. The fast bowler has already been cleared to return to play and is back in the Gujarat Titans squad ahead of the restarting of the […]
According to Sky Sports, India’s premier bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, has decided to withdraw from the Test captaincy race. Reportedly, Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant are the top candidates for the job after Rohit Sharma’s retirement. Rohit bid adieu from Test cricket on May 7, sparking considerable speculation that Bumrah could take over as captain. Bumrah […]
Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on May 12, bringing an end to a 14-year career in the longest format of the game. He made revealed the news before India’s five-match Test series against England, scheduled to start on June 20 at Headingley, Leeds. His decision came after Rohit Sharma retired from red-ball […]
Former India player Sunil Gavaskar has heaped massive praise on Rohit Sharma‘s leadership abilities following his retirement from Test cricket. The 38-year-old announced the decision after playing 67 Tests for India. Rohit led India in 24 Test matches, winning 12. In the 2021-23 World Test Championship (WTC), India were the runners-up under his leadership. However, […]
On Mother’s Day, the legendary Sachin Tendulkar took to his official social media account to pen a special note for his mother, Rajni Tendulkar. He expressed his gratitude and love. “Everything I am started with her prayers and her strength. My Aai has always been my anchor, just like every mother is for her child. […]
After Rohit Sharma‘s retirement, Madan Lal, a former cricketer, is of the opinion that Jasprit Bumrah should be named the captain of the Indian men’s Test team. The 31-year-old Bumrah led India in the rescheduled fifth Test against England in Birmingham in 2022. He also captained the team in two matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy […]
Following the suspension of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) due to the escalating tension between India and Pakistan, Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain expressed his relief upon reaching Dubai on Saturday. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) formally cancelled the PSL on Friday. Earlier, PCB wanted to host the remaining matches in Dubai but the Emirates Cricket […]
Tanveer Jabbar, the batting coach of Tamil Nadu, recently shared insights into B Sai Sudharsan‘s remarkable batting skills. He explained how Sudharsan’s soft bottom hand allows him to play a variety of shots, effectively enabling him to play “two shots for each ball” and offering a dynamic approach to his batting. “As a batting coach, […]
The Pakistan Cricket Board wanted to host the remaining matches of the PSL in the UAE but their request will be rejected due to the ongoing tension between India and Pakistan. A source close to the Emirates Cricket Board has revealed that the top brass is going to say no to the PCB despite the […]
Rishabh Pant was bought for INR 27 crore with the hope of him taking the Lucknow Super Giants to their maiden title in the IPL 2025. However, he has turned out to be the most expensive flop in the history of the Indian Premier League. He is not willing to spend time in the middle, […]
Virat Kohli is not just a name in Indian cricket. He is a phenomenon. A standard. A mindset. Over the last 18 seasons of the Indian Premier League, Kohli has redefined consistency, hunger, and legacy. From the very first season in 2008 to the current edition in 2025, Kohli has stood tall through RCB’s highs […]
Rohit Sharma has announced his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect. There were reports of sacking and removal from the Indian team before the tour of England, and the veteran decided to make a move before the national selectors took a tough stance against him. He has been underperforming for a long time, and […]
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will sack Rohit Sharma from Test captaincy. According to the Indian Express, the apex body of the Indian cricket has decided to appoint a new skipper for the tour of England. The decision-makers will back the decision of the national selection committee. This move is not […]
Jasprit Bumrah’s two-wicket haul went in vain as Gujarat Titans stunned the five-time champions by three wickets at the Wankhede Stadium. With this victory, Gujarat dethroned Royal Challengers Bengaluru from the top spot in the standings on the basis of net run rate. GT have recorded 16 points from 11 games. Chasing 156 runs, Gujarat […]
Daniel Vettori, head coach of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), commended his team’s bowling performance, even though they have officially been eliminated from the IPL 2025 playoff race. The match between SRH and Delhi Capitals (DC) on May 5, held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, was called off due to incessant rain after the first innings, […]
Mohammed Siraj has become a different bowler after joining the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League. His pace and Yorkers are back, and the speedster is taking wickets from the new and old ball. He was dropped from Team India after the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and Indian captain Rohit Sharma revealed that Siraj was not […]
Match 55 of the IPL 2025 season sees Sunrisers Hyderabad welcome Delhi Capitals. SRH are 9th, and a defeat will see them get eliminated from the playoff race. After 10 games, they own 3 wins and 7 defeats. DC, who were flying high earlier this season, find themselves 5th with 12 points. DC own 6 […]
Lucknow Super Giants are going down at an alarming pace in the Indian Premier League 2025. After showing promising signs at the start of the 18th season, the franchise has lost the plot in recent times. Their recent 38-run defeat against Punjab Kings was their sixth, and now they will have to win the remaining […]
Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are very much alive for a playoff place in IPL 2025. Placed at 4th and 6th, both sides will aim to boost their chances on Sunday. For PBKS and LSG alike, their front three in batting hold the cards in terms of doing the majority of the work. […]
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are on a roll in their IPL 2025 campaign. They are now no.1 in the points table, having won eight of their last 11 games. While they have qualified for the playoffs , RCB wants to win the remaining three matches. In IPL 2025, the inclusion of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh […]
Sunil Gavaskar has questioned whether Pakistan will take part in the upcoming Asia Cup, particularly after the recent terror attack in Pahalgam last month. While India and Sri Lanka are set to co-host the tournament later this year, the attack in April has raised concerns about the event’s future and whether Pakistan will be involved. […]
Fans and former player Ajay Jadeja slammed Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill for not giving enough credit to Vaibhav Suryavanshi for his sensational hundred in the RR vs. GT match in Jaipur. The 14-year-old scored a century, becoming the youngest batter to smash a century in the history of T20 Cricket. Rajasthan completed the chase […]
Gujarat Titans will be aiming to get to 14 points and get closer to the playoff qualification in the Indian Premier League 2025 season. Gujarat are on twelve points with six wins in nine matches and are well placed to become the 3rd side with 14 points this season after RCB and MI. However, Gujarat […]
Rajasthan Royals batters had no answer to the brilliance of Mumbai Indians bowlers while chasing 218. The hosts were bowled out for 117 runs in 16 overs. With a 100-run win over the 2008 champions, MI reached the No.1 spot in the points table. Mumbai have won 7 out of 11 games so far and […]
On April 30, Wednesday, Punjab Kings claimed their sixth victory of the IPL 2025 season by defeating Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. They are now in second place in the points table, which means they are closer to making the playoffs after this win. Shreyas Iyer guided the chase with an […]
Chennai Super Kings have been eliminated from the playoff race after losing to Punjab Kings by 4 wickets at Chepauk. They couldn’t defend 190 runs, and the visiting team completed the chase in 19.4 overs to reach 13 points from 10 matches. Former India player RP Singh slammed the five-time champions and mentioned the names […]
Former Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist has suggested that MS Dhoni should consider stepping away from the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), following a dismal Indian Premier League 2025 campaign. While the 43-year-old has refrained from commenting on his future, he has been retained by CSK for three years. Despite Dhoni’s continued excellence behind the stumps and […]
Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals captains Ajinkya Rahane and Axar Patel suffered finger injuries during their teams’ match in Delhi. Patel went off the field in the 19th over when a shot from Rovman Powell struck his hand while he was trying to stop the ball. Although he scored 43 runs with the bat, […]
After Vaibhav Suryavanshi‘s historic IPL century, former India coach Ravi Shastri lauded the young batter. Shastri also underlined the importance of patience. Vaibhav’s powerful 101 off just 38 balls, which included seven fours and eleven sixes, helped Rajasthan Royals beat Gujarat Titans by eight wickets. His century, achieved in just 35 balls, ranks as the […]
Vaibhav Suryavanshi is the talk of the town after his 35-ball hundred for the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2025 match against the Gujarat Titans in Jaipur. He smashed 11 sixes and 7 fours to take RR to an eight-wicket win while chasing 210 runs. Legendary India spinner Harbhajan Singh took his name alongside Sachin […]
Former Pakistan cricketers Shoaib Akhtar and Basit Ali’s YouTube channels have been blocked in India after government’s order due to national security in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attacks. The central government has taken action against 16 Pakistani YouTube channels for their provocative and sensitive content. According to the Indian Express, the orders were […]
Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Delhi Capitals by six wickets in the Indian Premier League 2025. Chasing 163, the visiting team won the contest in 18.3 overs, with Krunal Pandya and Virat Kohli scoring fifties. DC captain Axar Patel put RCB under pressure with two early strikes, and the score was 26/3 at one stage. However, […]
Sanjay Bangar, former India cricketer and batting coach, believes Virat Kohli will be prepared to respond to KL Rahul’s celebration at Chinnaswamy Stadium. Bangar highlighted that Kohli would aim to create a similar moment on his home ground, just as Rahul did after his match-winning knock when RCB and DC faced off earlier in IPL […]
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) suffered their seventh defeat of the IPL 2025 season when they fell short by five wickets against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Despite the defeat, former Indian captain Anil Kumble found a silver lining in the performance of young Dewald Brevis. In his debut match for CSK, the 21-year-old […]
RP Singh pointed out that the inconsistency in Venkatesh Iyer‘s performances during IPL 2025 might stem from the pressure of living up to his price tag of INR 23.75 crore. The left-handed batter has scored 135 runs in 8 games at an average of 22.5 and a strike rate of 139.17. During KKR’s recent match […]
Former India player Aakash Chopra didn’t name MS Dhoni, but he held the CSK captain responsible for the franchise’s slump in the Indian Premier League 2025. With Chennai losing seven games in the 18th season, former players and fans are questioning the performance of the team. The five-time champions are out of the playoff race, […]
Sanjay Bangar, a former cricketer and now a commentator, predicted that Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will emerge victorious against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 43 of the Indian Premier League 2025. CSK and SRH are ninth and tenth in the points table after two wins out of eight matches. They started the 18th season with […]
Virat Kohli has scored five fifties in the Indian Premier League 2025, and the Royal Challengers have won all those matches. He has amassed 392 runs from 9 matches and is the second-highest run-getter in the ongoing season. Bengaluru had lost three consecutive home games before the clash against the Rajasthan Royals. The batting collapsed […]
Anil Kumble stressed that Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) can only fix their problems at home if they can figure out how to play on the Chinnaswamy pitch properly. Speaking ahead of RCB’s match against the Rajasthan Royals on Thursday, April 24, Kumble noted that the team has played three home games but is winless. Their […]
Sunrisers Hyderabad are losing one match after another. After starting the IPL 2025 with a win over Rajasthan Royals, the previous season’s runners-up have suffered six defeats and registered just one victory. They are ninth in the points table and will have to win the remaining six games to make it to the playoffs. However, […]
Indian Premier League 2025 has given opportunities to several young players to showcase their talent. Priyansh Arya and Digvesh Rathi, who did exceptionally well in the first edition of the Delhi Premier League, are leading the race in terms of performances by new additions to the tournament. Digvesh, who is playing for Lucknow Super Giants, […]
Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel has warned the players of his franchise of the consequences if the fielding doesn’t improve. He commented after DC defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 8 wickets in an away game. The all-rounder looked satisfied with the performance of the batters and bowlers, but came down heavily on the teammates for […]
Rajasthan Royals (RR) haven’t been impressive in the Indian Premier League 2025. The 2008 champions lost by two runs against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Riyan Parag was Rajasthan’s captain in the recent match as regular skipper Sanju Samson suffered a rib injury in the previous contest against the Delhi Capitals. Jaideep Bihani, the convenor […]
Kolkata Knight Riders were not interested in winning the game against Gujarat Titans in the 18th season of the tournament. Venkatesh Iyer, who was bought for INR 23.75 in the mega auction, played a Test match when the team needed 199 runs. The southpaw didn’t hit a single boundary in his knock of 14 runs […]
Former Chennai Super Kings player Suresh Raina wants to see a new captain leading the franchise. He commented after CSK suffered a 9-wicket defeat at the hands of Mumbai Indians, their sixth in the Indian Premier League 2025. The total of 176/5 was never going to challenge MI at the Wankhede, and the fifties by […]
Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar has won the toss and elected to bowl first against Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League 2025. “We’ve decided to bowl first. The pitch looks good and shouldn’t change much. Batting second will help us assess the game and the conditions more clearly. We’re not focusing too much […]
Ravindra Jadeja, widely known as one of the best all-rounders in modern cricket, showcases brilliance beyond just his batting and bowling. His fielding is equally exceptional. At 36, he is one of the best fielders and his catching skills are unmatched.VIn a recent chat with Star Sports, Ashish Nehra, the coach of Gujarat Titans, was […]
On April 19, the second match of the double-header will be played between Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Who will come out on top in this battle? That will be revealed from 7:30 PM onwards. Aiming to become a Dream11 millionaire? Don’t miss this ultimate team combination! […]
Arshdeep Singh has achieved remarkable success in the game’s shortest format. In just 63 T20Is, he has taken 99 wickets at an average of 18.30 and an economy of 8.29. Overall, the left-arm seamer has been a part of 163 T20 games, picking up 217 scalps. He has played only for Punjab Kings in the […]
After successfully defending the lowest total in Indian Premier League (IPL) history against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Punjab Kings (PBKS) assistant coach Brad Haddin, in a pre-match press conference, shared that the victory against KKR had boosted the team’s confidence. He feels the players now have a strong belief that they can secure victories from […]
Mumbai Indians bowled exceptionally well to restrict Sunrisers Hyderabad to 162/5 in 20 overs. However, their chase was not easy, as the team lost 6 wickets and took 18.1 overs to cross the finishing line. All the batters got starts, but none of them scored a fifty. Will Jacks was named the Player of the […]
Cheteshwar Pujara pointed out that Delhi Capitals (DC) wicketkeeper KL Rahul took a more reserved approach while scoring 38 runs against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday, April 16. DC claimed the top position in the points table after a thrilling Super Over win, with Mitchell Starc playing a pivotal role […]
Delhi Capitals Axar Patel heaped massive praise on Mitchell Starc, who single-handedly won the game against Rajasthan Royals. He didn’t allow RR batters to score 9 runs for a win in the 20th over and then conceded just 11 runs in the Super Over. Starc executed the yorkers to perfection when it mattered the most. […]
Former India fast bowler Zaheer Khan and his wife Sagarika Ghatge have been blessed with a baby boy. Married for eight years, the couple shared the delightful news with their fans, celebrating the arrival of the newest member of their family. On Wednesday, Sagarika took to social media to share the joyful news, posting a […]
Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer was left clueless after his side defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 16 runs in New Chandigarh. Chasing 112 runs in 20 overs, the defending champions were bowled out for 95 in 15.1 overs. Yuzvendra Chahal took four wickets, while Marco Jansen dismissed two batters. The batters from both sides didn’t […]
Former New Zealand pacer Simon Doull has opined on Ruturaj Gaikwad’s failure as Chennai Super Kings captain in the Indian Premier League. The franchise’s succession plans haven’t been fruitful, with Ravindra Jadeja and Gaikwad failing to lead the franchise to success. Jadeja was removed from the captaincy midway in 2022 after the poor performance of […]
MS Dhoni didn’t mince his words while criticizing the Chennai pitch curator for not giving good wickets to the franchise in their home games in the Indian Premier League 2025. In fact, he blamed the curator for the team’s below-par performances in the ongoing edition. CSK started the home season with a scratchy win over […]
Delhi Capitals’ four-match winning streak was ended by Mumbai Indians as the visiting franchise registered a 12-run win. Axar Patel, the captain of the hosts, was also punished by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for breaching the IPL code of conduct during the contest against MI. Delhi couldn’t complete 20 overs […]
Four matches. Four wins. Three different match winners. Delhi Capitals (DC) are off to a dream start in the IPL 2025, and if early signs are anything to go by, they might just be the most balanced side in the tournament this year. After a heartbreak in the mega auction where they lost their marquee […]
When Shreyas Iyer scored 82 runs, and Punjab Kings posted 245/6 against Sunrisers Hyderabad, he thought it was an above-par total as the visiting team was targeting 230 runs. However, what followed next was carnage by Abhishek Sharma, which left Iyer clueless. He couldn’t do anything after getting angry and frustrated. The 24-year-old batter gave […]
All the teams in T20Is and franchises in different leagues have adopted a new aggressive style of batting. The franchises, barring Chennai Super Kings, are going all out against the bowlers. Punjab Kings kept losing wickets against CSK but Priyansh Arya continued to attack from one end and scored one of the fastest hundred in […]
When Chennai Super Kings announced that MS Dhoni is returning as the captain for the remaining matches of the IPL 2025, the fans started celebrating, thinking the franchise would return to winning ways. The jubilation was expected as he has led the team to five IPL titles and several runners-up finishes in the history of […]
BENGALURU, India (AP) — Delhi Capitals stretched its winning streak to four games with a six-wicket victory, handing Royal Challengers Bengaluru a second home defeat in the Indian Premier League on Thursday. Bengaluru wasted opener Phil Salt’s quickfire 37 off 17 balls and was restricted to 163-7. Wrist spinners Vipraj Nigam and Kuldeep Yadav picked […]
In match number 23 of the Indian Premier League 2025 season, Gujarat Titans (GT) crushed Rajasthan Royals (RR) by a massive margin of 58 runs. The match took place at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The in-form Sai Sudharsan smashed a solid 82. And then, Prasidh Krishna’s brilliant bowling of 3/24 helped GT clinch the […]
Sanju Samson blamed bowlers for Rajasthan Royals’ defeat against Gujarat Titans as he felt his franchise gave 15-20 runs extra. Former India player Virender Sehwag was not satisfied with the reason and highlighted the real concern. GT posted 217/7 while batting first and dismissed RR for 159 in 19.2 overs. Samson (41), Shimron Hetmyer (52), […]
Shreyas Iyer hasn’t been consistent with the bat in the Indian Premier League 2025. After scoring consecutive fifties, he has failed in the next two games. The right-handed batter is trying to dominate the bowlers from the start, which is resulting in his downfall. He took on Jofra Archer in the contest against Rajasthan Royals […]
Priyansh Arya won almost all the awards during a post-match presentation ceremony. His knock of 103 runs off 42 balls was laced with 7 fours and 9 sixes. Punjab Kings posted 219/6 in 50 overs and managed to limit Chennai Super Kings to 201/5. He scripted several records and was lauded by former players. Murali […]
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Repeated concussions have taken such a toll on Will Pucovski’s promising cricket career that he’s decided he’ll never play the game again. Pucovski was a precocious talent when he was first selected for an Australia squad in 2019 but he only played one test match — scoring a flourishing 62 on […]
Royal Challengers Bengaluru bowlers held their nerves in a tense finish against Mumbai Indians in the 18th season of the tournament. Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya were running away with the game, with sensational hitting against Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, and Krunal Pandya. However, the bowlers didn’t stop trying and finally managed to […]
Ravichandran Ashwin will not be previewing the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) matches on his YouTube channel for the remaining part of the Indian Premier League 2025. He was slammed after one the guests on his channel had criticized some of the players of the franchise. Prasanna Agoram, who was associated with South Africa and Royal […]
Harsha Bhogle asked a controversial question to Player of the Match Mohammed Siraj in the post-match presentation ceremony after the end of the proceedings between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium. However, Siraj was up to the task and didn’t allow the renowned sports commentator to succeed in his […]
A complete performance from Rajasthan Royals helped them down Punjab Kings in match number 18 of the IPL 2025 season at Mullanpur, Chandigarh. The Royals saw several boxes get ticked. Yashasvi Jaiswal hammered his maiden fifty-plus score this season. Sanju Samson was back as skipper after just playing as an Impact Substitute in RR’s 1st […]
Sanju Samson’s return to the playing XI was good as Rajasthan Royals defeated Punjab Kings by 50 runs. The visiting side posted 205/4 in 20 overs, with Yashasvi Jaiswal scoring 67 runs off 45 balls. The other top and middle-order batters played impactful innings against the Shreyas-led team. Jofra Archer broke Punjab’s back during the […]
New Zealand defeated Pakistan by 43 runs in the third and final ODI to complete a 3-0 clean sweep in the series. The match was reduced to 42 overs a side due to weather conditions, with the hosts posting 264/8. Chasing 265 to avoid embarrassment, the Men in Green tried their best but fell short […]
Captain generally talks about being a few runs short from their actual target after winning or losing a game in the Indian Premier League. A leader has never spoken about scoring extra runs against a rival in the tournament. However, KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane broke this trend by admitting that his team exceeded the expectations […]
Former India player Navjot Singh wants Mumbai Indians to beat Lucknow Super Giants on April 4. He is against the early elimination of the five-time champions. After losing to Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League 2025, the Hardik Pandya-led team returned to winning ways against Kolkata Knight Riders at the […]
Shubman Gill was taken aback by the behavior of the surface at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Gujarat Titans’ match against the home franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The fans and cricket experts were hoping to see a high-scoring game, but the pitch helped the seamers, with GT restricting the RCB to 169/8 in 20 overs. […]
Mohammed Siraj returned to Bengaluru in a different jersey in the Indian Premier League. After playing seven seasons for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, he turned up for Gujarat Titans, having joined them in the mega auction. He was spot on from the start and took three wickets while conceding just 19 runs from his four overs. […]
Royal Challengers Bengaluru is leading the points table with two wins from as many matches in the Indian Premier League 2025. They defeated Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings in away matches, and the Rajat Patidar-led franchise is now ready to face Gujarat Titans in their first home game of the 18th season. The […]
Rishabh Pant has been an ordinary captain and batter in the Indian Premier League. His reckless shots have led to his dismissal in three matches of the 18th season so far. Lucknow Super Giants have lost two games while crossing the finishing line in one. In IPL, the teams don’t get a lot of duration […]
MUMBAI, India (AP) and Staff Writer — Mumbai Indians crushed defending champions the Kolkata Knight Riders by eight wickets to finally post a win in the Indian Premier League on Monday. Five-time champion Mumbai lost its first two games and turned its fortunes around thanks to debutant Ashwani Kumar, a left-arm pacer. Kumar grabbed the […]
Mumbai Indians registered their first win of IPL 2025 when they defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 8 wickets in their third contest of the season. The franchise has been impacted by the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, who is currently working at the National Cricket Academy. The speedster had suffered a back injury in the fifth […]
Jasprit Bumrah, the fast bowler for India and Mumbai Indians (MI), has resumed bowling in the nets at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. Bumrah has been sidelined since the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25, played in Sydney. He was also ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and has yet […]
The investigation into Shane Warne‘s death has taken a surprising turn after a report from the Daily Mail revealed that an item was removed from the Australian cricket legend’s villa in Thailand, where he was found deceased. According to the report, a senior police officer at the scene was instructed to remove a bottle of […]
Gujarat Titans defeated Mumbai Indians by 36 runs in their second match of the Indian Premier League 2025. Chasing 197 runs, the visiting batters were kept in control by Gujarat bowlers. MI were restricted to 160/6 in 20 overs. The five-time champions have lost two consecutive matches in the 18th season of the tournament. Suryakumar […]
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) wicketkeeper Heinrich Klaasen dismissed suggestions that the team is overly reliant on openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma following their defeat to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on March 27. The duo, popularly known as “Travishek” among fans, played a key role in SRH’s journey to the IPL 2024 final, amassing 736 runs […]
Chennai Super Kings were completely outplayed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League 2025. The 50-run defeat is a big margin in the shortest format of the game, but the CSK captain, Ruturaj Gaikwad, doesn’t think so. He made a shocking statement on his team’s defeat in the post-match presentation ceremony. The hosts […]
HYDERABAD, India (AP) and Staff Writer – Mohammed Shami had Aiden Markram caught at mid-off off his fourth ball in Lucknow’s run-chase before Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh featured in a brisk 116-run stand off just 43 balls. Pooran completed his half-century off 18 balls with a swept six against Adam Zampa as Lucknow sprinted […]
Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson was thoroughly impressed by Quinton de Kock’s performance against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 6 of the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025). De Kock played an outstanding knock of 97* from 61 balls, hitting eight fours and six sixes to steer Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to their first win […]
Normal service resumed for Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Kolkata Knight Riders. The Knights beat Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati by 8 wickets in match 6 of the IPL 2025 season. After losing the IPL 2025 opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, this was a solid win for the Knights, who chased RR’s score of 151/9 with […]
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly said that Shreyas Iyer has improved a lot as a batter in the last one year. Iyer played a match-winning knock for Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their 11-run win over Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. PBKS captain amassed an unbeaten 97 off 42 balls, laced […]
Punjab Kings defeated Gujarat Titans by 11 runs in their first match of the Indian Premier League 2025. Chasing 244 runs, the hosts managed 232/5 in 20 overs. Despite Sai Sudharsan (74), Shubman Gill (54), and Shubman Gill (33) good batting, the 2023 champions fell short. Earlier, Shreyas Iyer struck 97 not out off 42 […]
Lucknow Super Giants bought Rishabh Pant for INR 27 crore in the mega auction, making him the most expensive player in the history of the Indian Premier League. However, his performance in the first game of the season against Delhi Capitals was below par. He had the stage set for him to take the team’s […]
Ashutosh Sharma hit a match-winning fifty to take Delhi Capitals to a 1-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in their first match of IPL 2025. Chasing 210 runs, DC crossed the line in the last over of the contest. The hosts lost wickets in clusters, and despite an impressive partnership between Ashutosh Sharma and Vipraj […]
Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan was not included in the commentary panel for the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Reports suggest that Pathan was overlooked for the role due to accusations of bias and taking “potshots” at certain groups of players. Since his retirement, Pathan has been a regular commentator in both […]
Chennai Super Kings had to dig deep to beat Mumbai Indians by 4 wickets in the Indian Premier League 2025. Chasing 156 runs, the hosts kept losing wickets at regular intervals, but brilliant batting by Rachin Ravindra took the team home. He scored a well-compiled fifty to keep the rivals at bay. CSK captain Ruturaj […]
Ricky Ponting aims to build the greatest Punjab Kings team in IPL history ahead of their opening match. PBKS, who have never won the IPL, came close in 2014 but fell short. Since then, they’ve failed to reach the playoffs. Under Ponting’s leadership, the team revamped their squad in the IPL 2025 auction, adding players […]
Virat Kohli was in form in the IPL 2025 first match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Eden Gardens. Despite the aggressive batting of his new opening partner, Phil Salt, Kohli didn’t play a waiting game. He hit fours and sixes to score his runs at an impressive strike rate. Virat […]
Delhi Capitals will aim to shrug off the topsy-turvy period of late and get straight into action in the upcoming 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League. Here’s a side who struggled in the tournament from 2013 to 2018 before mending ways with playoff qualification in the next three seasons. However, DC were once again […]
KL Rahul, the star batter for Delhi Capitals, could miss the first two matches of IPL 2025 as he prepares to welcome his first child with his wife, Athiya Shetty. The cricketer, who has been a key player in India’s ODI and Test teams, announced his wife’s pregnancy shortly after India’s successful Champions Trophy campaign earlier this month. […]
Venkatesh Iyer’s last 12 months have been eventful. He played a key role in Kolkata Knight Riders’ IPL 2024 title win, and despite being released by KKR, the franchise re-signed him for INR 23.75 crore in the 2025 auction. During this time, Iyer was a regular for Madhya Pradesh. Though a return to the Indian […]
The IPL’s financial power has sparked the debate between country and club in cricket. Overseas players often face the dilemma of prioritizing one over the other. Former Australia captain Michael Clarke believes there’s no issue with cricketers choosing the IPL over national duty. While Clarke once adhered to putting country first, he acknowledges the need […]
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will play all their home matches of IPL 2025 at the Uppal Stadium, also known as the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad. Fans in the city will enjoy top-class cricket throughout the season. SRH will start their campaign against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on March 23. The match will begin at […]
Former Australia captain Michael Clarke is not sure the Mumbai Indians will win the IPL 2025 if Jasprit Bumrah doesn’t play for them. He mentioned that the five-time champions will struggle without Bumrah in the early matches of the 18th season. Bumrah hasn’t recovered from his back injury and is working hard at the National […]
5-time Indian Premier League champions Mumbai Indians will be keen to showcase their pedigree after some poor seasons on the trot. Since their previous title win in the year 2020, MI finished 5th in 2021, last in 2022, playoff stage in 2023 and last in 2024. Skipper Hardik Pandya, who had a tough time as […]
Shreyas Iyer had a fantastic run in ODI cricket over the last two months. His journey started with uncertainty about his role in the team. But by the end, he finished as India’s top run-scorer in the victorious Champions Trophy 2025. His strong performances in Dubai sent a clear message to his critics. Iyer has […]
Karun Nair is set to return to the Indian Premier League (IPL) after a five-year hiatus. The experienced Indian batter was acquired by Delhi Capitals during the mega auction in November. However, Nair’s main goal is to secure a spot in the Indian team for the upcoming tour of England in June. Nair has been […]
Former spinner Harbhajan Singh pointed out the stark contrast between key members of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) coaching staff. Following the departure of Gautam Gambhir, Abhishek Nayar, and Ryan ten Doeschate after the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, KKR made notable changes to their support team. In a significant move during the off-season, […]
Rishabh Pant, captain of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), has been urged to make the 2025 IPL season count to secure a spot in India’s T20I squad for the 2026 World Cup. Aakash Chopra believes Pant needs to score heavily to put pressure on T20I contenders like Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, and Shubman Gill. Pant, part […]
Pakistan were ordinary in the first T20I against New Zealand. The visiting team was bowled out for 91, and the Kiwis reached the target in 10.1 overs with 9 wickets in hand. Batting first, Pakistan failed to handle Jacob Duffy, who took four wickets. He got rid of Hasan Nawaz (0), Khushdil Shah (32), Shaheen Shah Afridi (1) […]
Virat Kohli retired from T20Is after India’s win in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in the West Indies and the USA. Cricket was added to the 2028 Olympics, which Los Angeles will host. Former India player S Sreesanth wants Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to represent India in the biggest sporting event. Kohli also […]
The 18th season of the Indian Premier League will start on March 22, with Kolkata Knight Riders taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens. Legendary Pakistan batter Inzamam-ul-Haq has again urged other nations to boycott the cash-rich league. He says the BCCI doesn’t permit players to compete in different T20 leagues. Women cricketers are […]
Jasprit Bumrah, the fast bowler, is set to miss at least the first three matches of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 as he continues to recover from a back injury sustained during India’s tour of Australia. Bumrah has been sidelined since suffering the back strain in the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar […]
Australia speedster Mitchell Starc, who didn’t play in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, is looking forward to competing alongside KL Rahul for Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League 2025. In last year’s mega auction, the DC owners added the two to the team. “KL Rahul is like Mr. Fix-it for Team India. He has […]
LONDON (AP) — Fast bowler Mark Wood is set to miss England’s marquee test series against India this summer after undergoing knee surgery. The latest setback for 35-year-old Wood occurred last month during England’s miserable Champions Trophy campaign in Pakistan. Back after a long layoff from an elbow stress injury, he pulled up sore during […]
Team India all-rounder Hardik Pandya is unsatisfied after winning the two back-to-back ICC titles. The Men in Blue won the 2024 T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy 2025, with Hardik playing a crucial role. He scored 99 runs and took four wickets in the recently concluded global tournament in Pakistan and Dubai. The sub-continent […]
Virat Kohli is currently taking a short break after India’s victorious campaign in the 2025 Champions Trophy. The Men in Blue defeated New Zealand in the final to secure their third title. Kohli played a pivotal role in India’s success, scoring a match-winning century against Pakistan and contributing a vital 84 runs in the semi-final […]
R Ashwin has lauded India captain Rohit Sharma for his legacy as a batter in white-ball cricket. Rohit has led India to two global titles in the last eight months. The Men in Blue defeated South Africa in the 2024 T20 World Cup final, while the team thumped New Zealand in the summit clash of […]
Team India batter Shreyas Iyer has expressed his disappointment over not getting enough recognition for leading Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to victory in IPL 2024. The 30-year-old guided KKR to a dominant season, helping them win their third IPL title. However, despite his success, KKR did not retain Iyer ahead of the IPL 2025 auction. […]
Former South African cricketing icon Jonty Rhodes is widely regarded as one of the greatest fielders the sport has ever seen. While many fans of the modern era may not have witnessed Rhodes’ fielding brilliance firsthand, the recently concluded ICC Champions Trophy 2025 offered them a glimpse of his athleticism through the electrifying efforts of […]
“Rahul or Hardik didn’t score many runs”: Ashwin shows mirror to Karthik for targeting Kuldeep Yadav
Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin defended Kuldeep Yadav from criticism during the Champions Trophy 2025. The left-arm wrist spinner struggled in some matches but played a crucial role in the final. He took the key wickets of Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson, helping India win against New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday, March 9. Kuldeep […]
India defeated New Zealand by 4 wickets in the ICC Champions Trophy final 2025. The result could have gone either way after the Indian batters played reckless shots, but the presence of KL Rahul in the middle led the team to a win. Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel and Hardik Pandya were responsible for […]
Former Australia player Brad Hogg wants to see India playing in Pakistan and the Men in Green coming to the neighboring country for bilateral matches. He commented after giving his opinion on whether India enjoyed the advantage by playing their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 matches in Dubai. The Men in Blue are the only unit […]
India will face New Zealand in the 2025 Champions Trophy final on Sunday, March 9, at Dubai International Stadium. Rohit Sharma aims to lead India to their second ICC trophy in a year. Despite not being at his best with the bat, he will be keen to score a half-century or more, potentially making history […]
India are set to take on New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final on Sunday, marking their second clash in the tournament. Rohit Sharma’s side had previously secured a 40-run victory over Mitchell Santner in the Group A encounter, finishing at the top of the table. Interestingly, India haven’t won a single toss in the […]
India’s journey to the Champions Trophy 2025 final has sparked considerable debate, particularly regarding the perceived advantage of playing all their matches at a single venue in Dubai. While other teams have had to adapt to different conditions and frequently travel between Pakistan and the UAE, India has remained in one city throughout. This scheduling […]
Former New Zealand captain Tim Southee has lauded young batter Rachin Ravindra, calling him a “gifted” player with a great work ethic. Southee highlighted Ravindra’s dedication to improve his game and his ability to play like an experienced cricketer despite being 25 years old. Ravindra played a match-winning knock of 108 runs in the Champions […]
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Jason Gillespie says he was undermined before quitting as Pakistan test cricket coach last December and has used a social media post to describe interim head coach Aaqib Javed as a “clown.” Gillespie was a fast bowler who played 71 tests and 97 one-day internationals for Australia from 1996-2006 before going into […]
India have advanced to the final of the ICC Champions Trophy, where they will play against New Zealand on March 9 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The two teams met in the group stage, with India registering a 44-run win riding on Varun Chakravarthy’s five-wicket haul. Rohit Sharma has batted aggressively but hasn’t been […]
Former Indian fast bowler S Sreesanth has dismissed retirement talks for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. He urged the legendary duo to participate in the 2028 Olympics and win a gold medal for India. Kohli and Rohit are among India’s greatest batters. Together, they have scored over 47,000 runs and hit 131 centuries in international […]
Virat Kohli once again displayed why he is called the greatest ODI batter in the history of cricket. The 36-year-old played the perfect knock against Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal. He didn’t go for the glory shots and kept the situation of the match under control by taking singles and doubles. Former […]
India and Australia gear up for a crunch semi-final clash on March 4, Tuesday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. The first semi-final sees Group A winners India face runners-up of Group B Australia in what is a massive affair. It was Australia who defeated India in the final of the 2023 ODI World […]
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A storied cricket rivalry will add a new chapter when India and Australia square off in the first semifinal of the 2025 Champions Trophy on Tuesday. And it will come with a bit of controversy. While Pakistan is hosting the tournament, India has played all of its games in […]
The Indian team completed the group stage task against Bangladesh, Pakistan, and New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The Men in Blue registered victories in all three contests and are now ready for the semi-final against Australia. The team management took a big gamble by playing four spinners in the recent match, but […]
Pakistan Cricket Board announced a full ticket refund for two abandoned ICC Champions Trophy 2025 matches in Rawalpindi. Australia vs. South Africa on February 25 and Bangladesh vs. Pakistan on February 27 were abandoned with a ball being bowled. Former players and fans slammed Pakistan for failing to cover the field during the rain. The […]
Australia have qualified for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals after their match against Afghanistan was called off due to rain. Chasing 274, the Aussies were 109/1 in 12.5 when the game was stopped due to a downpour in Lahore. Despite the best efforts of the ground staff, the outfield remained wet, and the officials […]
Virat Kohli broke his run of poor form with a stunning century against Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Despite initial struggles, he found his rhythm and dismantled the Pakistan bowling attack, leading India to a crucial victory. Kohli will be looking to continue his impressive form when India faces New Zealand on March […]
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 was supposed to take place in Pakistan. However, due to well-known political and security concerns, the Indian team was allowed to play in Dubai. This decision has drawn criticism from various overseas cricket pundits, including Michael Atherton, Nasser Hussain, and Australia’s captain Pat Cummins (who is currently injured and ruled […]
Afghanistan have been dominating big teams in white-ball cricket in international cricket. In their recent match against England, they registered an 8-run win to stay alive in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Despite Joe Root’s magnificent hundred, the sub-continent nation managed to stun its rivals in Lahore. This is Afghanistan’s second win over England in […]
Afghanistan defeated England by 8 runs to stay alive in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. In a thrilling match, the sub-continent team successfully defended 325 runs as the rivals were bowled out for 317 runs in Lahore. Ibrahim Zadran, who scored 177 runs off 146 balls, was named the Player of the match. He hit […]
Injuries are piling up for England in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Brydon Carse has been ruled out of the tournament due to an injury, and Mark Wood and Liam Livingstone suffered injuries during the game against Afghanistan. Wood’s injury looks serious as he left the field after bowling four overs. Although the right-arm […]
Pakistan’s jailed former captain, Imran Khan, is miffed with the performance of the Men in Green in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Pakistan, the defending champions and the hosts, were eliminated from the first round of the ICC tournament. Pakistan is hosting a global event after 29 years but the Mohammad Rizwan-led team suffered […]
India are blessed with match-winners in the batting and bowling departments, and their presence is helping the young cricketers. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been winning games for the team, and the former hit a hundred against Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Shubman Gill is learning from these two and is now […]
Virat Kohli was once again the hero of Team India’s win over Pakistan in international cricket. The veteran, who was under the scanner for his performance in the recent past, struck a hundred in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. His knock led the Men in Blue to a six-wicket win and also booked their place […]
Virat Kohli once again showed why he is the greatest ODI batter in the history of the format. The veteran kept his best performance for the most important match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. His unbeaten 100 runs led India to a six-wicket win over Pakistan in the tournament. He batted with full authority […]
Kuldeep Yadav and Hardik Pandya bowled exceptionally well to restrict Pakistan to 241 in 49.3 overs. When Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan added more than 100 runs, the Men in Green were targeting 270-plus, but the fall of the regular wickets ended all the hopes of Pakistan. Shakeel was the only batter who scored a […]
Former India cricketer Atul Wassan has made a surprising remark ahead of the highly anticipated 2025 Champions Trophy match between India and Pakistan. The two teams are set to compete on Sunday, February 23, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. Wassan revealed his preference for Pakistan to win the game, as a loss […]
Rishabh Pant was not seen in the team huddle on the eve of the India vs Pakistan match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The stories of a rift between the wicket-keeper and the head coach, Gautam Gambhir, doing the round added more ammunition to the whispers. Team India’s vice-captain Shubman Gill ended all the […]
“Whether it is Rashid or Rishad”: Ex-India player reacts to Virat Kohli’s struggles against spinners
Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra expressed concerns over Virat Kohli’s struggles against leg-spin. He noted Kohli’s dismissal by Rishad Hossain in the 2025 Champions Trophy match against Bangladesh, following a similar dismissal by Adil Rashid in the recent England ODI series. In India’s opening Group A match on February 20, Bangladesh was bowled out for […]
Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi created history when he became the second oldest bowler to pick up two wickets in the history of ODI cricket. He achieved the milestone in his team’s first ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match against South Africa on February 21. Nabi is 40 years 51d old and is one of the best […]
Pakistan’s Champions Trophy campaign got off to a disastrous start, with Babar Azam facing heavy criticism after their crushing 60-run defeat to New Zealand. Former cricketer Basit Ali didn’t mince words, accusing Babar of lacking intent and prioritizing personal milestones over the team’s needs. Opening the batting with Saud Shakeel, Babar struggled to 64 off […]
New Zealand went past Pakistan by 60 runs in the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The hosts were behind in all the departments of the game. From wayward bowling to dropped catches, the Men in Green played the catching-up game. In the batting department, the Kiwi spinners dried up the runs, and […]
Yesterday’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match between PAK and NZ was won by the latter in Karachi. The Kiwis defeated Pakistan by 60 runs in match 1 of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. New Zealand scored 320/5 and then dismissed the Men in Green for 260 runs. Top Scorers Tom Latham scored 118 not out […]
Will Young completed his hundred in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match between Pakistan and New Zealand. Despite losing Devon Conway and Kane Williamson early in the innings, Young batted smartly. He didn’t try to hit the ball hard and relied on singles and doubles as well. Young was not sure about playing the contest […]
Former Pakistan player Saqlain Mushtaq has slammed the BCCI and India for showing tantrums, calling their demands illogical. He urged Pakistan to teach a lesson to the Indian Cricket Board for their unreasonable tactics. The veteran cricketer also recalled an incident when the Indian embassy forced him to stand in line for hours for visa […]
Former player Mohammad Yousuf is backing Pakistan to win the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and also mentioned that the Men in Green have an edge over India. He says Pakistan is the favorite because they will play most of their matches at home. “India have a balanced side, but Pakistan have the edge because they […]
Team India bowling coach Morne Morkel’s father has passed away, and the former pacer has left for South Africa from Dubai. No information is available on his return for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The Men in Blue are practising in Dubai before their opening match against Bangladesh on February 20. Morkel has been with […]
Just before the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 kicks off, the Pakistan Cricket Board has stirred up a major controversy by taking a bold step against India. Pakistan has removed the Indian flag from Karachi Stadium, where the mini World Cup is set to take place. Now, only 7 flags of the participating nations are flying […]
Pakistan all-rounder Salman Ali Agha has shared his thoughts on the highly anticipated clash against India in the 2025 Champions Trophy. While the spin-bowling all-rounder is eager for a win against their arch-rivals, he expressed that Pakistan would be willing to accept a loss to India if it helps them successfully defend their title. The […]
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to begin on February 19, with matches taking place in Pakistan and Dubai. Pakistan has been searching for a stable opening partner for Fakhar Zaman, especially after Saim Ayub was ruled out of the tournament due to an ankle injury. In the recent tri-series against New Zealand and […]
Mumbai Indians bowlers didn’t allow the Delhi Capitals batters to score freely in the middle overs of their first match in the ongoing Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025. However, the Capitals managed to seal a win in the end. Mumbai were ordinary with the bat and managed just 164 runs in 19.1 overs. They failed […]
The roar of India’s cricket legend Virat Kohli is also being heard loudly across the border in Pakistan. The situation is such that even the popularity of Pakistani star batter Babar Azam is fading compared to King Kohli. In fact, after the final match of the Triangular Series between Pakistan and New Zealand on Friday, […]
Richard Gould, the Chief Executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), assured that the involvement of Pakistani players in the upcoming seasons of The Hundred will remain unaffected, despite the acquisition of stakes in the tournament by owners of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises. Four IPL teams Mumbai Indians, Lucknow Super Giants, Sunrisers […]
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Kusal Mendis scored his fifth century and Dunith Wellalage took four wickets as Sri Lanka beat Australia by 174 runs in the second one-day international on Friday and swept the two-match series 2-0. Sri Lanka made a competitive 281-4 in its 50 overs after captain Charith Asalanka had won the […]
Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has praised Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer for their dynamic performances in the third ODI against England. He suggested that the two could be crucial for India’s success in the 2025 Champions Trophy. Gill’s splendid knock of 112 off 102 balls and Iyer’s solid 78 off 64 helped India post […]
Former Indian opener Sunil Gavaskar criticized England batter Tom Banton for squandering a DRS review after his dismissal in the third ODI against India in Ahmedabad. Banton, making his first appearance of the tour, had looked solid, scoring 38 off 40 balls. However, in the final ball of the 18th over, with England at 126/2, […]
Spinner Matthew Kuhnemann has found himself under scrutiny after being reported for a suspected illegal bowling action during the recently concluded two-match Test series in Sri Lanka. The Australian spinner faces a potential suspension if his action is deemed to exceed the permitted degree of arm flexion. Kuhnemann will now undergo a series of assessments […]
Shubman Gill is in sensational form in one-day internationals at the moment. After hitting two consecutive fifties in the first two ODIs against England, he slammed a hundred in the third and final contest of the series. He also surpassed Hashim Amla, becoming the fastest to reach 2500 runs in the fifty-over format. The vice-captain […]
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (India) revealed that Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, with Harshit Rana set to take his place in the squad. Yashasvi Jaiswal has been dropped, with Varun Chakravarthy making the cut. Jaiswal, Mohammed Siraj and Shivam Dube are the non-travelling reserves […]
Former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga has made a big claim, saying that his 1996 World Cup-winning squad would have defeated India in three days. The Men in Blue were undefeated in a red-ball series at home since 2012 before New Zealand thumped them by 3-0 in 2024. Ranatunga was Sri Lanka’s captain in 56 […]
Former cricketer Aakash Chopra has raised concerns over KL Rahul’s role despite India’s series win against England. With one game left before the Champions Trophy, he urged head coach Gautam Gambhir to make a decisive call. While debates continue over Rishabh Pant as the first-choice keeper, India has backed Rahul based on his stellar 2023 […]
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — South African opening batter Matthew Breetzke became the first cricketer to score 150 in his maiden ODI appearance in the tri-nation series game against New Zealand on Monday. Breetzke, who isn’t part of South African squad for this month’s Champions Trophy, smashed 150 off 148 balls and broke West Indies batter […]
Kuldeep Yadav was dropped from the second ODI against England but in Rohit Sharma’s terminology, he was rested to given a chance to Varun Chakravarthy. Kuldeep played in the series opener in Nagpur and instead of giving him more game time ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the team management decided to exclude him. […]
Mohammed Shami hasn’t been given a full quota of overs by Suryakumar Yadav and Rohit Sharma in the T20I and ODI series against England. The veteran speedster is playing international cricket after more than a year due to his ankle injury and surgery. Former India player Aakash Chopra feels Shami is not ready for the […]
Team India captain Rohit Sharma met one of his devoted fans following India’s triumph over England in the first ODI at Nagpur’s Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium. The Men in Blue secured a four-wicket win on Thursday (February 6), gaining a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Although Sharma led the team well, he struggled with […]
The 2025 Champions Trophy is set to take place in Pakistan and Dubai, starting on February 19. Afghanistan, placed in Group B alongside Australia, England, and South Africa, will play all their group-stage matches in Pakistan. Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra, in a video on his YouTube channel Aakash Chopra, highlighted Afghanistan’s strong spin-bowling attack. […]
Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra criticized England’s batting performance in the first ODI against India in Nagpur on Thursday, February 6. While pointing out that the visitors sported three lions on their jerseys, he likened their performance to the timidity of a cat. After winning the toss and opting to bat first, England were bowled […]
Steve Smith is in phenomenal form at the moment. After scoring two hundreds in the five-match Test series against India, he has accumulated two more in the ongoing assignment in Sri Lanka. Smith has amassed 36 centuries in his Test career and equalled Joe Root’s number. In the list of Fab Four, Root and Smith […]