Rishabh Pant has copped criticism for his start in IPL 2025, after being bought for Rs 27 crore in the mega auction by LSG. Former Indian cricketer and 1983 World Cup winner Madan Lal has commented on the visuals that went viral after Lucknow Super Giants lost to Punjab Kings in IPL 2025 on Tuesday….
Rinku Singh and Rohit Sharma (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders batter Rinku Singh found himself at the center of a lighthearted moment after Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) clash against Mumbai Indians (MI) on Monday. A short video posted on MI’s official social media platforms captured Rinku hilariously getting teased by MI’s batter Tilak Varma…
Shreyas Iyer (BCCI Photo) After a perfect start of 2/2 wins, led from the front by their new captain Shreyas Iyer, there’s no doubt now that the Punjab Kings played a masterstroke by acquiring the service of Shreyas at the IPL mega auction last November. The INR 26.75 crore they spent on the batter could…
File photo of Yashasvi Jaiswal. Mumbai: In a stunning development and a setback for Mumbai cricket, TOI has learnt that India’s Test opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has decided to quit Mumbai and move to Goa. Jaiswal will captain Goa in the 2025-26 season.“Yes, Jaiswal has decided to move to Goa. He will soon apply to the…
Photo Credit: @BLACKCAPS on X New Zealand’s 84-run win over Pakistan in the second ODI in Hamilton on Tuesday gave the hosts an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, thanks to wicketkeeper-batter Mitchell Hay‘s unbeaten 99 and a five-wicket haul by pacer Ben Sears. Hay was unlucky to miss a century by just a…
File photo of Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai (Photo Source: @ICC on X) NEW DELHI: Among the new generation of Afghanistan cricketers, Azmatullah Omarzai has emerged as a beacon of hope. Born in Nurgal district of Kunar Province, Azmatullah grew up in a region where opportunities were scarce and dreams limited. He began his cricketing journey…
Mohammed Siraj meets Virat Kohli ahead of their clash at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. (RCB | X) On the eve of the highly anticipated clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, the Bengaluru franchise shared a heartfelt video featuring Mohammed Siraj and Virat Kohli. It will be RCB‘s…
Rob Walter resigns as South Africa white-ball coach (Getty Images) South Africa’s white-ball coach Rob Walter resigned citing “personal reasons,” Cricket South Africa (CSA) said in a statement on Tuesday. Under Walter’s leadership, the South Africa created history by reaching their first-ever ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final in 2024, where they finished as runners…
Jasprit Bumrah, left, and Akash Deep (Photo: Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah’s return to competitive cricket may take a little longer. It is understood that he is yet to bowl full tilt at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE). Pacer Akash Deep’s comeback, too, has been pushed back by at least a week. TOI…
Andy Flower and Virat Kohli (Photo Credit: RCB video grab) BENGALURU: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), perennial slow starters and a side that has too often flattered only to fizzle when it matters, have been a revelation in this Indian Premier League (IPL) so far. As beginnings go, theirs has been pristinely new.Under new captain Rajat…
