Cricket

"Heartbroken to hear about the lives lost in Bengaluru": Mandhana

The incident occurred on Wednesday during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) IPL winning celebrations near the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium when thousands of fans gathered to catch a glimpse of their favourite players.

2025-06-05T08:43:50.887230+00:00 IST

Smriti Mandhana on franchise cricket

Indian star batter Smriti Mandhana praised the growing women's T20 leagues trends in Maharashtra, which further helps the prospects of identifying key talent for the national side.

2025-06-05T08:31:59.048429+00:00 IST

Aiden Markram aims to end SA ICC trophy drought

Markram hopes a run of sporting trophy droughts broken in 2025 rings true at the World Test Championship 2025 Final, with the Proteas taking on defending champions Australia from June 11.

2025-06-05T07:27:34.723274+00:00 IST

Revisiting KL Rahul's performance in English conditions

KL is also part of the Indian team that will kick off India's World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-2027 cycle against England on June 20.

2025-06-05T06:32:50.220243+00:00 IST

Hayley Matthews in doubt for third ODI after shoulder injury

Matthews went down in the field in the first ODI of the series last Friday in Derby, and the injury kept her out of the second match in Leicester. The hosts cruised to victory to claim the series with a match in hand.

2025-06-05T05:40:09.540748+00:00 IST

BCB announces 16-member test squad for series against Sri Lanka

Najmul Hossain Shanto will continue to lead the side. The 25-year-old top-order batter remains at the helm after impressing with his leadership and consistency in the previous WTC cycle, where Bangladesh finished seventh.

2025-06-05T05:19:16.786773+00:00 IST

AAP advocate submits complaint to Bengaluru Police

The complaint alleges that KSCA's negligence led to the tragedy. A formal letter has been submitted demanding that an FIR be registered against KSCA.

2025-06-05T05:16:18.140641+00:00 IST

SA spinner Keshav Maharaj applauds youngsters in Proteas team

The Proteas saw through the transition phase with new young players coming in, went on to top the WTC points table and will now take on Australia in the Final at Lord's from 11 June.

2025-06-05T04:38:17.167233+00:00 IST

Atul Wassan on Bengaluru stampede

Following the death of 11 people in a stampede on Wednesday near the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, former Indian cricketer Atul Wassan expressed his grief, saying, "This is very sad".

2025-06-05T02:59:25.027164+00:00 IST

Trans Titans reach finals, beat American Strikers in semis

Trans Titans held their nerve to clinch a thrilling 7-run victory over American Strikers in semi-final 1 of the ongoing Intercontinental Legends Championship here at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida on Wednesday.

2025-06-04T19:43:26.173635+00:00 IST

Intercontinental Legends: Maneka, Faridi Brothers light up semis

The excitement at the ongoing Intercontinental Legends Championship reached a new high on Wednesday during the semifinal clashes held at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida, as per the press release from Intercontinental Legends Championship.

2025-06-04T18:53:35.929052+00:00 IST

"Good to have the information...": Jansen on learning from Broad

South African pacer Marco Jansen said that bowling-friendly conditions at Lord's could help him during the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia and also expressed his eagerness to pick the brains of ex England quick Stuart Broad, who joined the Proteas as consultant ahead of title clash.

2025-06-04T18:25:19.030598+00:00 IST

"Absolutely gutted": RCB batter Virat Kohli on Bengaluru stampede

The incident occurred on Wednesday during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) IPL winning celebrations near the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium when thousands of fans gathered to catch a glimpse of their favourite players.

2025-06-04T18:18:58.438511+00:00 IST

NECO Master Blaster announces squad for Vidarbha Pro T20 League

NECO Master Blaster on Wednesday announced their men's and women's squad for the upcoming Vidarbha Pro T20 League, slated to be played at the VCA Stadium in Jamtha, Nagpur from June 5 to 15.

2025-06-04T18:09:19.794681+00:00 IST

Akash Parkar packs a punch for Sobo Mumbai Falcons in T20 Mumbai

Akash Parkar's Super Over exploits powered SoBo Mumbai Falcons to a short and sweet win in the opening tie of the T20 Mumbai's third edition at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Stadium.

2025-06-04T18:07:34.928362+00:00 IST

Yograj slams Shreyas on his dismissal in IPL 2025 final

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally ended an 18-year wait for the coveted IPL trophy, defeating Punjab Kings by six wickets in the finals of IPL 2025, held on Tuesday at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

2025-06-04T17:51:52.003710+00:00 IST

BCCI was not aware of plans to felicitate RCB: IPL Chairman

IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal has expressed his condolences to families who lost their members in the stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday and said BCCI had no information that such an event was being planned.

2025-06-04T17:50:36.646298+00:00 IST

Andy Flower: The man behind conclusion of RCB's IPL title quest

After ending as Zimbabwe's top-run-getter in international cricket with 11,580 runs with 16 centuries during his playing days from 1992-2003, Flower has earned as much success as a coach, guiding top-class Australia and England sides and several T20 teams to championship glory.

2025-06-04T17:25:30.094437+00:00 IST

Bhopal Leopards, Chambal Ghariyals, Rewa Jaguars reveal captains

As the excitement around Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) peaks, Bhopal Leopards, Chambal Ghariyals and Rewa Jaguar have announced their captains for the upcoming season. The Madhya Pradesh League will begin from June 12 here at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Shankarpur, Gwalior.

2025-06-04T17:11:16.886078+00:00 IST

Sairaj steals spotlight after SKY show on T20 Mumbai League 2025

India's T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav lit up the opening day of the third season of the T20 Mumbai League 2025 with a blistering 25-ball half-century, but his heroics weren't enough as Sairaj Patil's impressive cameo helped a spirited Eagle Thane Strikers claim a five-wicket win against Triumph Knights Mumbai North East at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday.

2025-06-04T17:05:20.855352+00:00 IST

Sachin Tendulkar reflects on "tragic" stampede incident

India's legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar condoled the "tragic" stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium, where the Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrated its first IPL title triumph in 18 years after beating Punjab Kings in the final on Tuesday.

2025-06-04T17:04:21.999734+00:00 IST