MUMBAI: The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) has decided to introduce demerit points for poor player behaviour, slow over-rates and practically all the transgressions in IPL-2025, along the lines of the demerit points system which the ICC has implemented in international cricket since Sept 2016.The decision was taken during a meeting, where…
Indian Premier League moments NEW DELHI: As we gear up for another exhilarating edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), it’s the perfect time to take a nostalgic walk down memory lane.The IPL, a tournament that redefined the cricketing landscape, has been a goldmine of drama, thrills, and unforgettable moments, especially during its formative years.From…
5 times players lost their cool in IPL NEW DELHI: As the countdown to 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) begins, the buzz is all about fresh rivalries, big hits, and title dreams. But beneath the glitz and glam, the IPL has also served up some heated moments that reminded everyone.Here, TimesofIndia.com takes…
Ajinkya Rahane and Rishabh Pant NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders‘ home match against Lucknow Super Giants on April 6 is set to be relocated to Guwahati after the police expressed their inability to provide security for the IPL fixture due to ‘Ram Navami’ celebrations in the city on the same day, Cricket Association of Bengal…
NEW DELHI: Over the years, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has introduced several innovative rules, such as strategic timeouts and the Impact Player rule, to enhance the excitement of the tournament. With IPL 2025 set to begin, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has introduced a few more changes while retaining some…
Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid and captain Sanju Samson (PTI Photos) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals (RR), champions of the inaugural IPL season in 2008, enter the 2025 edition of the tournament with renewed hunger and a bolstered squad. After a promising campaign in 2024 that saw them reach Qualifier 2, the Royals are looking…
GOLF Diksha off to solid start with 4-under 67 in Australia Undeterred by the missed cut last week, Indian golfer Diksha Dagar, a two-time Ladies European Tour winner, shot a fine 4-under 67 to be placed tied fourth after the first round of the Ford Women’s NSW Open in Wollongong on Thursday. Starting from the…
NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has introduced several new rules over the years, including strategic timeouts and the Impact Player rule. Now, the tournament is set to implement another innovation in IPL 2025 – the ‘Second Ball’ rule.The ‘Second Ball’ rule has been introduced to counter the impact of dew in night matches….
NEW DELHI: The banter, fiery exchanges, on-field altercations, nail-biting finishes, run fests, towering sixes, elegant cover drives, and much more await as the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League gears up for action. IPL 2025 is set to kick off with a thrilling clash between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru…
File photo of the India vs Australia Test during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. (AP) The International Cricket Council (ICC) may introduce a revamped points structure for World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27, introducing in-game bonus points and additional points for away wins. The next cycle starts in June.Australia will face South Africa in the 2023-25 championship final…
