Cricket

"We will have an advantage...": BCCI VP on India's England tour

"We are sending a young team to England. We have made Shubman Gill the captain. So, I think we will have an advantage, and the new boys will get a chance to perform and display their talent. I think this will be a very successful tour. I am very hopeful that we will win," Shukla said.

2025-06-03T11:52:21.305543+00:00 IST

CWI announces squads for West Indies T20Is against Eng, Ireland

The series will be the first for newly appointed T20 captain Shai Hope, who will have a dynamic and exciting squad which will see the return of Jason Holder who last represented the Caribbean team in the shortest format in February 2024

2025-06-03T11:45:43.356966+00:00 IST

Test captain Shubman Gill unlikely to play for India A

India's newly crowned Test captain, Shubman Gill, won't feature in the second unofficial Test between India A and England Lions, which is scheduled to be held at Northampton from June 6, according to ESPNcricinfo.

2025-06-03T11:24:37.155141+00:00 IST

Chris Gayle arrives in Ahmedabad to catch RCB-PBKS IPL final

RCB and PBKS will lock horns in the IPL 2025 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Tuesday and will seek to end their title drought in the competition.

2025-06-03T11:22:31.373512+00:00 IST

Bhagwant Mann sends best wishes to PBKS for IPL 2025 final

: As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 final gears up to deliver a blockbuster showdown between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Narendra Modi Stadium, excitement has spilled beyond the boundary ropes, drawing attention from politicians and cricket legends. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann showed support for the Punjab-based franchise ahead of their most crucial match of the season.

2025-06-03T11:10:49.424391+00:00 IST

"We'll have a new champion...": BCCI VP Shukla ahead of IPL final

"It is the IPL final match today. Everyone has come here expecting it to be an exciting match. Fans from all over the country have come here to watch the match because, for the first time, two fresh teams are fighting out in the final, and we will have a new champion," the BCCI VP said while speaking to the media.

2025-06-03T10:50:08.929540+00:00 IST

We know the skill Heinrich Klaasen possesses: Keshav Maharaj

Heinrich Klaasen stunned the cricketing world on Monday by announcing his decision to step away from international cricket. Widely regarded as one of the most destructive batters of the modern era, Klaasen's international career spanned just seven years, having debuted in 2018. Despite the brevity of his stint, the 33-year-old played a pivotal role in South Africa's white-ball resurgence, helping them reach the semi-finals of the 2023 Cricket World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy, as well as the final of the 2024 T20 World Cup.

2025-06-03T10:47:03.183723+00:00 IST

RCB hoping for strong Virat Kohli performance in IPL final

Former India skipper Virat Kohli has performed well many times in big games and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be hoping for a strong performance from him in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 final against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Tuesday.

2025-06-03T10:38:05.858987+00:00 IST

Amy Jones rises in ICC ODI Rankings after brilliant century

A scintillating century from England's Amy Jones has propelled the wicketkeeper-batter up three places in the ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings, as per the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

2025-06-03T10:37:37.708413+00:00 IST

Shreyas Iyer’s love affair with finals

Shreyas Iyer will walk into his second consecutive Indian Premier League (IPL) final on Tuesday evening, but this time not in the purple and gold of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). He will instead be donning the red of Punjab Kings (PBKS), as they face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Iyer's blistering 87 off just 41 balls in the Qualifier 2 against Mumbai Indians (MI) took Punjab to their second IPL final after eleven years.

2025-06-03T10:11:09.641663+00:00 IST

Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre confident of RCB victory

With Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) set to take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the much-anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 final on Tuesday, the excitement has spread well beyond cricket circles. Karnataka's Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister, Eshwar Khandre, has thrown his weight behind the Bengaluru-based franchise, expressing full confidence in their chances. "RCB has entered finals and I wish them success. I am 100% sure they will win the trophy," Khandre told ANI.

2025-06-03T08:55:05.296406+00:00 IST

Vijayendra Yediyurappa backs RCB ahead of IPL 2025 final

As Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) gear up for their fourth appearance in an Indian Premier League (IPL) final. Vijayendra Yediyurappa, State President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Karnataka and MLA from Shikaripura, who extended his heartfelt support to the team through a post on his official X handle.

2025-06-03T08:34:27.507026+00:00 IST

CA CEO Todd Greenberg opens up about upcoming India series

Cricket Australia (CA) CEO Todd Greenberg has described the upcoming India men's tour of Australia as a major highlight for the 2025-26 season, calling it "a summer like we've never seen before."

2025-06-03T08:33:17.372240+00:00 IST

Whoever plays better will win the game: Anil Kumble

Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS), former India captain Anil Kumble shared his thoughts on the title clash, where he said that the team that plays better will win the match.

2025-06-03T07:58:58.387682+00:00 IST

Ratnagiri Jets ready for title defence

The Ratnagiri Jets, winners of the first two editions of the Maharashtra Premier League (MPL), are set to return to the field with renewed focus as they begin their campaign for a potential third title in the men's tournament. Alongside, the franchise marks a significant milestone with the debut of its women's team, led by Smriti Mandhana, in the inaugural Women's Maharashtra Premier League (WMPL), aiming to carry forward the values and momentum that have defined the Jets' journey so far, according to a release from Ratnagiri Jets.

2025-06-03T07:34:57.355228+00:00 IST

Mitch Hay, Abbas, Foulkes, Ashok among new entrants in NZ central contracts list

Players like Mitch Hay, Muhammad Abbas, Zak Foulkes and Adi Ashok received maiden contracts as New Zealand announced central contracts for the 2025/2026 season, as per the ICC official website.

2025-06-03T06:24:19.802087+00:00 IST

IPL to witness new champion as RCB-PBKSin final

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) will lock horns against each other in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Tuesday in order to end their title drought in the competition.

2025-06-03T02:56:42.760406+00:00 IST

Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru hope to lift 1st title

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is bound to get a new champion on Tuesday in Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), two teams that have never savoured the sweet taste of lifting the coveted title in the tournament's 18-year history, will be the new champions.

2025-06-02T18:54:52.202358+00:00 IST

India-A fixture against England Lions ends in a draw

Nitish Reddy and Dhruv Jurel kept India A going in their second innings against England Lions in the first unofficial test match at Canterbury on Monday. The match ended in a draw.

2025-06-02T18:01:10.829027+00:00 IST

Shreyas points out signs that make Ricky Ponting "great coach"

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer pointed out that head coach Ricky Ponting stands out for treating everyone "equally," and the control he has over his emotions irrespective of the results is a sign of being a "great" coach.

2025-06-02T17:17:33.749393+00:00 IST

Yograj Singh backs PBKS to trounce RCB in IPL 2025 final

Former India cricketer Yograj Singh believes Punjab Kings can lift their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy by staging Royal Challengers Bengaluru's downfall in the final of the 18th season in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.

2025-06-02T17:07:51.236462+00:00 IST