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Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has expressed his concerns over the ongoing decline in Pakistan cricket, attributing the issues to poor decision-making and frequent changes within the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Speaking to journalists in Lahore, Inzamam highlighted how the lack of stability and consistent planning has negatively impacted the national team’s performance in recent years.“We…

Sachin Tendulkar bats during the International Masters League (IML) final. India Masters clinched the inaugural International Masters League (IML) 2025 title by defeating West Indies Masters by six wickets in the final on Sunday.Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar shared his joy after winning the tournament with India Masters.“C.H.A.M.P.I.O.N.S. From practice sessions to match days, every moment…

Faf du Plessis (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Veteran South African batter Faf du Plessis has been named the vice-captain of Delhi Capitals for the upcoming 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The franchise announced the appointment via its social media handles on Monday.“You mean right now? I’m at home, where else would I be?…

File photo of MI captain and all-rounder Hardik Pandya (PTI Photo) Since a horror season as Mumbai Indians’ (MI) captain last year, Hardik Pandya‘s life on the field has turned around in remarkable fashion, landing him the honour of being part of India’s triumphant T20 World Cup and ICC Champions Trophy teams. And the star…

The rules around replacement of players by a team in the Indian Premier League (IPL) became a matter of intrigue after Corbin Bosch’s inclusion in the Mumbai Indians’ squad for Lizaad Williams was reported as alleged breach of his existing contract with Pakistan Super League (PSL), with Bosch facing legal action from the Pakistan Cricket…

Virat Kohli (Photo Credit: RCB video grab) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stalwart and former captain Virat Kohli has begun his preparations for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), once again leading the charge of his team’s pursuit of an elusive maiden title.RCB will open the season with a clash against the defending…

Karun Nair (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: Karun Nair is back in top-flight cricket with Delhi Capitals this IPL season. It’s been five years since he last played an IPL game. Incidentally, when his career hit its peak with a Test triple century in 2016, he was a part of the Delhi franchise. “Only thing…

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,…