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The BCCI Apex Council on Saturday decided to re-introduce the traditional inter-zonal format for the Duleep Trophy — the first class tournament for six regions. Last year, the Ajit Agarkar-led…
Sanju Samson on Saturday conceded that missing the first three IPL matches of this season “feels a bit different” but placed his trust on stand-in skipper Riyan Parag to guide…
“No one moves on so quickly in life,” Nikhat Zareen said, her voice heavy with the weight of her painful Paris Olympics experience. Struggling with a knee injury after Paris…
India will host the West Indies after 12 years in a two-match Test series in October while South Africa will arrive in the country for an all-format tour in November.…
Shah Rukh Khan, Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner, and Virat Kohli, former Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain, set the IPL 2025 opening ceremony on fire with a dance performance for the ages.…
Shah Rukh Khan, Bollywood superstar and Kolkata Knight Riders, kicked off the IPL 2025 ceremony in a grand way. He even delivered a ‘Pathaan’ dialogue that went viral. “Party Pathaan…
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, IPL 2025 opening match LIVE Streaming: Weather threat looms as Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru gear up for the opening match…
Heather Knight has stepped down as England women’s team captain after nearly nine years, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Saturday. The development comes a day after…
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru LIVE Score, IPL 2025: The stage is set as the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are ready to take on Royal Challengers…
Chennai Super Kings will lean on their formidable spin strength under favourable conditions at the Chepauk as well as recent record against Mumbai Indians sans Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya,…
The defending champions – Kolkata Knight Riders would be out on a mission to defend their title as they face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening game of IPL 2025.…
Former Australia captain Michael Clarke feels there is nothing wrong in prioritising Indian Premier League (IPL) or any other franchise league over international cricket. Clarke explaination stems from the fact…
IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony Live Streaming: The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) gets underway with a glittering opening ceremony at the Eden Gardens, ahead of the tournament’s…
Equipped with a balanced squad that features a formidable batting line-up and experienced bowlers, last edition’s runners-up Sunrisers Hyderabad will start as favourites in their opening Indian Premier League (IPL)…
Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh was full of praise for Sachin Tendulkar after witnessing the batting maestro roll back the years in the International Masters League. “For me, it was…
Bayern Munich goalie and captain Manuel Neuer has suffered a setback in his return from a calf injury, the German club said in a statement on Saturday. Neuer has been…
After the Champions Trophy ended, several reports claimed that Pakistan – the hosts of the tournament faced severe loss. However, on Thursday, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) put up a…
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) confirmed that pacer Matt Henry will not take part in the ongoing T20I series against Pakistan as he continues his injury rehabilitation programme. Henry injured his…
The immediate target is to end their title draught in the Indian Premier League (IPL), but head coach Ricky Ponting has also set the goal of becoming the best-ever Punjab…
The immediate target is to end their title draught in the Indian Premier League (IPL), but head coach Ricky Ponting has also set the goal of becoming the best-ever Punjab…
McLaren’s Oscar Piastri took his first-ever pole position on Saturday at the Chinese Grand Prix ahead of Mercedes’ George Russell, after Lewis Hamilton won the sprint race. The second row…
Former India cricketer Sarandeep Singh recently shared his insights on Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, discussing the major squad changes in Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR),…
Lewis Hamilton said it was “really special” to register his first victory for Ferrari after winning the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix on Saturday in dominant fashion. Hamilton…
IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony LIVE: The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will get underway with a glittering opening ceremony featuring Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and Shreyal…
The 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to begin from Saturday, March 22, with the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru…
Ahead of defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)’s opening match of IPL 2025 against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), franchise co-owner and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan gave a motivating…
Opener Hasan Nawaz struck a record-breaking maiden century Friday as Pakistan crushed New Zealand by nine wickets in the third Twenty20 to keep the series alive. After scoring a duck…
Mega auction, that once in three years churning of IPL teams, presents a set of challenging posers to each of them. For the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers…
On the eve of the IPL-18 opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Varun Chakravarthy let the media in on the mechanics that make the ‘mystery’ around his bowling. “See, basically,…
Former Mumbai Indians coach Mark Boucher feels the torrid time endured by Hardik Pandya in the last IPL season added to his already tough character and the “battle-hardened” all-rounder will…
Cricketer Shoaib Malik wife, Sana Javed, has come under heavy scrutiny for her controversial remarks on a television show with former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed. Sana recently appeared on a…
The Indian cricket team won the T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy title in the last year but their form in red-ball cricket has been less than satisfying. The…
Out-of-favour batter Umar Akmal has revealed he helped former Pakistan captain Babar Azam overcome his struggles against the spinners. Babar has come under heavy scrutiny of late for his failure…
World number three Carlos Alcaraz suffered a shock early exit from the Miami Open on Friday as Belgian veteran David Goffin fought back for an inspired 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 win…
Defending champions Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the opening match of IPL 2025 on Saturday at the Eden Gardens. However, the weather could play…
Argentina edged to the brink of qualification for the 2026 World Cup on Friday after a superb strike from Thiago Almada earned them a 1-0 victory over Uruguay in Montevideo.…
Ahead of the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL), a TV advertisement featuring three of India’s most celebrated cricket captains — Kapil Dev, MS Dhoni, and Rohit Sharma —…
Thomas Tuchel made a winning start to life as England coach with a 2-0 victory against Albania in 2026 World Cup qualifying on Friday, while Robert Lewandowski handed Poland a…
Daniil Medvedev crashed out of the Miami Open in the second round on Friday after suffering a 6-2, 6-3 upset defeat to Spain’s 56th-ranked Jaume Munar while Novak Djokovic powered…
Kolkata Weather Report LIVE, KKR vs RCB, IPL 2025: IPL 2025 is set to kick off on Saturday with a match between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers…
Pakistan stalwart Babar Azam is under pressure to perform following his nation’s embarrassing group stage exit from Champions Trophy 2025, held on home soil. Babar flattered to deceive during the…
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has backed Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) move to ban Harry Brook after the batter pulled out of of the upcoming Indian…
Former heavyweight champion George Foreman, who fought and lost against Muhammad Ali in boxing’s iconic 1974 “Rumble in the Jungle” before reclaiming the title two decades later, died Friday aged…
Australia Test veteran Usman Khawaja has found himself embroiled in a bit of controversy, following his decision to visit the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne on Sunday, March 16. Khawaja…
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have copped heavy criticism just days ahead of the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season after they put a video with South Africa…
Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates shared a video with Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, captioned “A snack break before we get to work,” as per a video posted by…
The countdown is almost over as defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) prepare to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL 2025 season opener at Eden Gardens on Saturday.…
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is all set to commence on Saturday, promising yet another thrilling season for cricket enthusiasts. The much-anticipated curtain-raiser will see defending champions Kolkata Knight…
Indian Premier League 2025 will start on March 22, where defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Ahead of the IPL, former Indian player Harbhajan Singh…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) conducted a Captains’, Coaches, and Managers’ meeting at its headquarters on Thursday, March 20, ahead of the 18th season of the…
Virat Kohli will hope to make it 18th time lucky as he embarks this weekend on his latest quest to finally win the Indian Premier League while a 13-year-old could…
Legendary Indian cricketer and former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni unleashed a flurry of big hits in the nets ahead of his side’s Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign…
Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar met Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates recently and the duo played ‘crennis’ – which according to the India great is ‘little bit of cricket and little bit…
Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign opener between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), RCB head coach Andy Flower and KKR spinner Varun…
Key mid-fielder Brandon Fernandes has been released from the Indian team due to an injury ahead of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifying round match against Bangladesh in Shillong on…
Virat Kohli might have tweaked his batting approach a bit over the years, but former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has little doubt that the champion batter will have a…
The upcoming Boxing Federation of India elections were “paused” on Friday by Returning Officer RK Gauba after the Delhi and Himachal Pradesh High Courts directed the body to reinstate names…
Indian boxer Gaurav Bidhuri, a World Championship bronze medallist, has called for greater recognition of Olympic sports in India, highlighting the disparity in attention given to different sports. Speaking to…
Rajat Patidar might have been a surprise choice to lead star-studded Royal Challengers Bengaluru, but head coach Andy Flower on Friday said the whole team is “right behind” the skipper…
Virat Kohli has the skill to score runs at a much better strike-rate like any young T20 star but RCB’s team composition is such that he needs to adopt a…
Newly-elected International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry was expectedly guarded on India’s bid to stage the 2036 Games, saying she will reveal her “ideas” on the selection of future…
From explosive batting displays to fiery bowling spells, and from legends with most games played to fielding maestros with most catches, here`s a list that breaks down top highlights of…
The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 has broken major viewership records in India as its TV ratings surged to the highest ever for a multi-nation cricket tournament. The eight-team tournament…
A steady drizzle in the evening brought premature end to evening practice sessions of Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on the eve of their IPL 2025 opener at…
The IPL 2025 is here. This time all teams bear a fresh look with quite a few teams having a new captain. Royal Challengers Bengaluru face Kolkata Knight Riders in…
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been one of the driving factors which has led to India establishing themselves as one of the biggest cricketing nations in the world. While…
Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) President Snehasish Ganguly stated on Friday that no final decision had been made regarding the rescheduling or relocation of the IPL 2025 match between Kolkata…
Delhi Capitals player KL Rahul might miss the first two matches of the side in Indian Premier League 2025. The 18th edition of IPL is set to kick off on…
A fiery century by Hasan Nawaz and top-class performances from pacers helped Pakistan keep the series alive, beating New Zealand by nine wickets in the third T20I at Auckland on…
IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony Live Streaming: The Indian Premier League 2025 is set to kick off on Saturday with a match between defending Champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) enter the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) hoping that this can finally be the lucky year where they win the coveted title. Despite…
Mark Boucher, the former South Africa cricketer who served as Mumbai Indians head coach in last two seasons of the IPL, said the side always looks a lot better when…
Ravichandran Ashwin, who retired from international cricket in December, 2024, is likely to have a road named after him in Chennai. According to reports, the Greater Chennai Corporation has decided…
Jwala Singh, the formative coach of Yashasvi Jaiswal, believes the IPL season will be key to the opener’s bid to reclaim a spot in India’s squad for next year’s T20…
Though Hardik Pandya will miss Mumbai Indians’ opening game in IPL 2025 against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday in Chennai due to a one-match suspension carrying forward from last year’s…
Shubman Gill faces captaincy litmus test as Gujarat Titans bid to return to the playoffs for the first time under his leadership. After back-to-back runs to final in their first…
Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy, who has been a key player for the Indian team as well as the Kolkata Knight Riders side, believes that consistency is the key to success…
The return of the Indian Premier League (IPL) does bring along a set of new rules for the 18th edition of the campaign. As 10 franchises prepare to square off…
Lewis Hamilton broke the Shanghai lap record to take a stunning pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race as Ferrari bounced back from a torrid season-opener in style…
Pakistan, a team that is often criticised for its poor fielding, saw pacer Haris Rauf pull off one of the finest catches in the team’s history. Rauf produced a one-handed…
Former Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist warned that Jake Fraser-McGurk could find himself warming the bench in the Delhi Capitals if he doesn’t produce results early in the tournament. Fraser-McGurk’s T20I…
Relying on data science has become an integral part of IPL teams’ planning and when blended with the perfect balance of “gut-feel”, it certainly improves decision making, feels RCB’s Director…
Former BCCI and Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) administrator Prof Ratnakar Shetty urged the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to honour former India and Mumbai captain Ajit Wadekar for his immense contribution…
Former Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan has been cleared of a suspect bowling action, and will now be able to resume bowling. Last December, Shakib was suspended from bowling after…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have stirred a big controversy ahead of the start of IPL 2025, seemingly taking a dig at Mumbai Indians (MI) over their captaincy saga last year.…
Rising star Riyan Parag will lead Rajasthan Royals in their first three IPL games as regular captain Sanju Samson has been told to avoid wicketkeeping duties by the BCCI due…
With just a day left for IPL-18 to commence, veteran India leg-spinner Piyush Chawla said spin-bowling attacks of Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians are looking strong…
The BCCI on Thursday lifted the ban on use of saliva on the ball in the upcoming Indian Premier League after a majority of captains agreed to its proposal, making…
India pacer Mohammed Siraj on Thursday wholeheartedly welcomed the BCCI’s decision to lift the saliva ban ahead of IPL 2025, saying it will help the bowlers find reverse swing even…
Shardul Thakur is set to join Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) ahead of their opening match of IPL 2025 against Delhi Capitals in Visakhapatnam on Monday. According to a report, Shardul…
After the Kolkata Police request the Cricket Association of Bengal to reschedule the IPL game scheduled for April 6 at the Eden Gardens on account of Ram Navmi, President of…
Captains in the Indian Premier League will not be banned for over-rate offences and instead will be docked demerit points. The call was taken at the captains’ meeting in Mumbai…
India’s Sankar Muthusamy Subramanian caused a major upset by knocking out world no. 2 Anders Antonsen of Denmark in a thrilling three-game contest to reach the men’s singles quarterfinals of…
Ahead of the start of the Indian Premier League 2025, Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Sam Curran said that he will be showcasing his capabilities in this edition in order to…
UFC fighter Conor McGregor registered his name for the Ireland Presidential elections on Thursday and promised his country would protect its citizens from migration. He made this decision after meeting…
Just days after the video of former Australia cricketer Brad Hogg insulting Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Rizwan’s English outraged social media, another video has left fans fuming on the internet. In…
Entrepreneur, and sports enthusiast, Abhishek Bachchan was welcomed with immense enthusiasm in Dublin as he promoted the European T20 Premier League (ETPL). The ETPL is an ICC-sanctioned T20 franchise league…
India pacer Mohammed Siraj, a mainstay across formats in the national team over the last 2-3 years, found himself being left out of the team’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad.…
There’s a buzz of excitement in the camp at Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as the franchise begins its bid for a maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) crown. RCB, who are…
Vinicius Junior struck a winner in the ninth minute of stoppage time to give Brazil a 2-1 win over Colombia in their South American World Cup qualifier on Thursday. The…