NEW DELHI: First, it was Shardul Thakur who rattled Sunrisers Hyderabad with a sensational spell, grabbing four wickets, including the prized scalp of Ishan Kishan for a golden duck. Then, Nicholas Pooran unleashed his brute power, launching a relentless assault with the bat to propel Lucknow Super Giants to their first victory of the Indian…
Pakistan cricketer Iftikhar Ahmed (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: The National T20 Cup semifinal between Abbottabad and Peshawar on Wednesday had its fair share of cricketing action, but it was Iftikhar Ahmed’s over-the-top celebration and Salman Butt’s cheeky commentary that stole the show.Pakistan all-rounder and Peshawar skipper Iftikhar Ahmed put in an impressive bowling performance, bagging two…
Rishabh Pant asked Sunrisers Hyderabad to bat first (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper Rishabh Pant’s decision to bowl first after winning the toss against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their IPL 2025 clash has left many puzzled. Given SRH’s explosive batting lineup, many expected LSG to set a target rather than chase one….
NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Thursday saw an emerging talent make headlines. Prince Yadav, a relatively unknown name before the season, delivered a crucial breakthrough by dismissing the in-form Travis Head, who had been threatening to take the game away but…
NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Yograj Singh, known for his outspoken nature, has once again stirred the cricketing world with his bold remarks. Speaking on Taruwar Kohli’s “Find a Way” podcast, Yograj passionately defended India’s senior players, including Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, amid ongoing scrutiny over their form.“If you make me the coach of the…
Peter Lever (Photo: @lancscricket on X) NEW DELHI: Former England fast bowler Peter Lever has passed away at the age of 84. Lever played a pivotal role in helping England win the 1970-71 Ashes series in Australia, where he showcased his exceptional bowling skills.During his international career, Lever represented England in 17 Test matches, claiming…
Mumbai: In-form batter Shreyas Iyer is set to regain his BCCI central contract when the top brass of the Indian cricket board announces the full list of retained players for the 2024-25 season sometime this week. It’s learnt that the BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia will meet India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir, currently vacationing in France…
For years, MS Dhoni’s judgement for DRS has remained a pivotal point for CSK, and he continues to prove this right even during IPL 2025. MS Dhoni, the former India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain, has emphasised the importance of his wicketkeeping role in cricket. At 43, he continues to serve as the wicketkeeper…
NEW DELHI: After losing their opening game to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the defending champions finally gained momentum in their Indian Premier League title defense by defeating Rajasthan Royals by eight wickets at Guwahati’s ACA Stadium. While Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane was denied favourable conditions at their home ground – Eden Gardens – in…
Ishan Kishan during IPL 2025. Former international umpire Anil Chaudhary had last year criticised Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan for excessive appealing, comparing his jumping to that of a pigeon. He also cautioned other umpires about Rizwan’s behaviour.Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan, currently playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad, recently discussed this matter with Chaudhary during IPL 2025. Kishan,…
