MS Dhoni (left) speaks to CSK head coach Stephen Fleming during the practice session. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming admitted that turning around their woeful IPL 2025 campaign would be a “big challenge,” emphasising that MS Dhoni’s return as captain, following Ruturaj Gaikwad’s injury, is not a magical solution.“His…
ICC chairman Jay Shah (c) with Chief Executives Committee members. (Pic credit: ICC) NEW DELHI: In a major move to promote inclusivity and opportunity in cricket, the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday announced the formation of a dedicated task force to support displaced Afghan women cricketers. The initiative, launched in partnership with the BCCI,…
Madhya Pradesh and Punjab won their semifinal matches in the 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2025 in Jhansi and are one step away from lifting the coveted title. In the first match, MP defeated Manipur 5-3 to seal its spot in the grand finale. Captain Yousuf Affan (5’, 34’) and Ali Ahmad (7’,…
Virat Kohli (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli etched his name deeper into cricketing history on Sunday by becoming the first Indian to score 100 half-centuries in T20 cricket. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star achieved the milestone during his unbeaten knock of 62 off 45 balls against Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh…
NEW DELHI: An unusual incident occurred when the umpire inspected Simron Hetmyer’s bat dimensions upon his arrival at the crease during the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Following Yashasvi Jaiswal’s dismissal on the final delivery of the 16th over, Hetmyer entered…
Shardul Thakur (ANI Photo) Lucknow Super Giants seamer Shardul Thakur did not mince his words as he took a sharp dig at cricket commentators for their persistent criticism of bowlers in the IPL. After his impressive performance against Gujarat Titans, where he picked up two wickets and helped LSG secure a crucial win, Thakur used…
Multan Sultans, a Pakistan Super League (PSL) team, has launched a charitable campaign to aid Palestinians during the current season. The team pledges to contribute Rs 100,000 ($356) to Palestinian charities for each six and wicket secured by their players.The PSL, being Pakistan’s top T20 cricket competition, commands substantial following across the country with extensive…
Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson and Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar. (Pic credit: RCB) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) took the field in their iconic green jerseys against Rajasthan Royals on Sunday at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, reinforcing their commitment to environmental sustainability. The special edition jersey is part of RCB’s annual “Go…
Hardik Pandya (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya had made a promise to Indian woman cricketer Kashvee Gautam a few months ago, and he has now fulfilled it with complete sincerity during the ongoing IPL.The 21-year-old Kashvee, who represents Gujarat Giants in the Women’s Premier League, met Pandya during the tournament. During…
Nicholas Pooran injured a fan in Lucknow during his blistering knock against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025. (Image: PTI/Screenshot) In IPL 2025‘s double-header on Saturday, Nicholas Pooran‘s explosive innings of 61 off 34 balls, including seven sixes, led Lucknow Super Giants to a six-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans at Ekana Stadium, while Abhishek Sharma’s record…
