T Natarajan (Photo Credit: X) CHENNAI: Delhi Capitals left-arm medium-pacer T Natarajan will have a tough job on his hands in the upcoming IPL season, because of different contributing factors.Firstly, Natarajan will head into the 18th edition with little gametime under his belt; he last featured in the Tamil Nadu Premier League in July-August, being…
File photo of Ravichandran Ashwin, left, and MS Dhoni (Photo Credit: X) India’s former ace spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has seen it all – multiple Indian Premier League (IPL) teams, the growing corporatisation of the league, and the evolution of franchises. Yet, as he returned to the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) camp after nearly a decade,…
Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra believes that the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) could be a turning point for Rishabh Pant as he eyes a comeback to India’s T20I squad. Pant, who has been out of the national T20 setup, now has a golden opportunity to prove his…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has served a legal notice to South African cricketer Corbin Bosch for breaching his contract by failing to honour his commitment to the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Bosch, who made his international debut against Pakistan earlier this year, was selected by Peshawar Zalmi in the Diamond category during the PSL…
File pic: Umran Malik (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders have suffered a major setback ahead of IPL 2025, as their pace sensation Umran Malik has been ruled out of the tournament due to injury. KKR have roped in left-arm pacer Chetan Sakariya as Umran’s replacement. Known for his raw pace, Umran, who represented…
Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal (Photo credit: BCCI/IPL) MUMBAI: In a big boost for the Rajasthan Royals, both their India stars – skipper Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal have recovered from their injuries and are set to be available for their first game in IPL 2025 against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 23.Jaiswal, India’s Test opener,…
L-R: India and Pakistan cricketers after the Champions Trophy match; PM Narendra Modi. NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently shared his thoughts on the intense cricket rivalry between India and Pakistan, emphasising India’s remarkable record against their arch-rivals in international competitions. Modi’s comments came during his appearance on the Lex Fridman podcast, where he…
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (PTI photo) New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel has thrown his weight behind Indian cricket legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, stating that both icons have the right to decide their own ODI futures amid growing speculation over their potential retirements following India’s recent Champions Trophy triumph. Patel, who is currently…
Shardul Thakur (PTI Photo) MUMBAI: Even though he went unsold at the IPL auction in November last year, India allrounder Shardul Thakur may soon end up playing as an injury replacement for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025. Thakur was spotted training at the team’s camp on Sunday, wearing the LSG kit. He even celebrated…
Karun Nair (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: Veteran batter Karun Nair is brimming with confidence as he gears up for the upcoming IPL season after a phenomenal run in domestic cricket. The experienced right-hander, who has been a crucial player for Vidarbha, is determined to replicate his sensational form and help his team secure their…
