IPL 2025 Mega Auction (Photo Credits: IPL) NEW DELHI: The highly anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Mega Auction will take place on November 24 and 25, 2024, at the Abady Al Johar Arena (also known as Benchmark Arena) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This marks the second consecutive year the IPL player auction is being…

Jasprit Bumrah (AP photo) NEW DELHI: India’s stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah delivered a sensational performance, claiming a five-wicket haul to dismiss Australia for a mere 104 runs in their first innings of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener in Perth on Saturday. The hosts’ total marked their second-lowest Test score against India at home, behind only the…

NEW DELHI: With Jeddah set to host the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Mega Auction on November 24 and 25, 2024, the trophy made its appearance in the Saudi Arabia city.The official handle of the cash-rich league shared a video on the official X handle of the trophy being taken through the roads of Jeddah…

Mitchell Starc talks to Harshit Rana on Day 2 of the first Test in Perth on November 23, 2024. (Photo by Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Fast bowlers finishing their follow-throughs close to the batters after bowling a bouncer with a few words is as old as the game itself.Some batters keep their…

Faf du Plessis (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Faf du Plessis has shared his thoughts on the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega-auction, expressing excitement and uncertainty about the proceedings. Du Plessis, a seasoned IPL campaigner, has represented franchises like Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS), and…

NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah‘s devastating spell on Day 1 of the first Test against Australia in Perth left former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram in awe.While commentating during the match, the fast bowling legend was so impressed that he nearly jumped from his seat and referred to Bumrah as the “best fast bowler” in the world.“He…

Jasprit Bumrah celebrates with teammates after taking a wicket in Perth. (AP Photo) On dramatic Day 1, captain Bumrah stars with 4-wicket haul to leave Oz gasping for air as India fight fire with fire after being bowled out for 150; hosts reeling at 67/7India captain Jasprit Bumrah showed ample evidence of the endless spirit…

Border-Gavaskar Trophy Live Score: India took control of the proceedings Debutant Nathan McSweeney (10) got a nip-backer and DRS ruled him leg before. Usman Khawaja (8) just froze in his crease once Bumrah decided to square him up by coming round the wicket. Virat Kohli, who had earlier dropped Marnus Labuschagne ( 2 off 52…

Baroda coach Mukund Parmar clearly remembers a phone call from his captain Krunal Pandya after his side conceded first innings lead to Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy quarterfinals last season, and were knocked out of India’s premier domestic competition. Krunal, who was missing with injury, made a promise to Parmar in February. “I will play…

Nitish Kumar Reddy, making his debut in the Test match against Australia, admitted to feeling slightly anxious about Perth’s reputation as a bowler-friendly venue. However, he managed to overcome his nerves by remembering a piece of advice from head coach Gautam Gambhir. In the first innings at the Optus Stadium, Nitish played a composed knock,…