Cricket

Alice Capsey, Lauren Filer added in England's ODI squad

Key batter Heather Knight is in doubt for the series that commences in Derby on May 30 due to a hamstring issue, with all-rounder Alice Capsey drafted into a 16-player group as cover for the former England captain.

2025-05-28T06:40:06.318568+00:00 IST

MPL unveils team jerseys for exciting new season starting June 12

For the second consecutive year, Gwalior will host the entire tournament, having been the venue for MPL's inaugural season in 2024. This year's jersey unveiling was a glittering ceremony, showcasing the new looks for both the men's and women's teams.

2025-05-28T05:22:14.720621+00:00 IST

Raghav Chadha meets Punjab Kings squad ahead of RCB clash

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha met the Punjab Kings (PBKS) squad and congratulated them on their spectacular performance in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL).

2025-05-28T05:15:31.284290+00:00 IST

Mayank Agarwal hails Jitesh Sharma's innings against LSG

Stand-in RCB captain Jitesh Sharma arguably played the knock of his life and lifted Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a handsome victory as they overcame Lucknow Super Giants with a six-wicket triumph in the final group stage game of the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

2025-05-28T04:22:56.065262+00:00 IST

IPL 2025: LSG skipper Rishabh Pant fined for maintaining a slow over-rate against RCB

As it was his team's third offence of the season under the IPL's Code of Conduct relating to minimum over-rate offences, Rishabh Pant was fined INR 30 Lakh. The rest of the members of the Playing XI, including the Impact Player, were each individually fined either INR 12 Lakh or 50 per cent of their respective match fees, whichever is lesser.

2025-05-28T04:12:19.044521+00:00 IST

RCB script never achieved away record in IPL after win over LSG

Stand-in skipper Jitesh Sharma conjured up a rollicking unbeaten 85 to propel Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to an unprecedented feat that no team in the Indian Premier League (IPL) has accomplished before.

2025-05-27T20:57:44.921685+00:00 IST

Jitesh reveals "guru" Karthik's message after record chase win

Royal Challengers Bengaluru stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma, who couldn't believe he executed a match-winning knock, revealed the message of his "mentor and guru" Dinesh Karthik, which allowed him to finish off a record-shattering chase against Lucknow Super Giants in the final group stage game of the 18th season of the IPL.

2025-05-27T20:50:18.349008+00:00 IST

Rishabh Pant reveals plan before taking up vice-captiancy mantle

Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant wants to switch off for a few days, stop thinking about cricket and then prepare for the England series in a good frame of mind.

2025-05-27T20:28:03.665024+00:00 IST

RCB's Mayank Agarwal left enchanted by Jitesh Sharma's heroics

Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Mayank Agarwal struggled to find words to describe the bewitching heroics of stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma, who left Lucknow Super Giants gobsmacked in the final group stage fixture of the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Ekana Stadium.

2025-05-27T19:56:15.575594+00:00 IST

Jitesh's heroics take RCB home in high-scoring game against LSG

Stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma arguably played the knock of his life and lifted Royal Challengers Bengaluru by trouncing Lucknow Super Giants with a six-wicket triumph in the final group stage game of the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

2025-05-27T18:29:14.382360+00:00 IST

Atkinson ruled out of West Indies ODIs due to hamstring strain

In a statement, the ECB announced, "England and Surrey seamer Gus Atkinson has been ruled out of the upcoming One-Day Internationals against the West Indies due to a right hamstring strain."

2025-05-27T17:58:43.731925+00:00 IST

Triple delight for Virat Kohli as he smashes records for RCB

Royal Challengers Bengaluru stalwart Virat Kohli became the first batter to complete 9,000 runs across IPL and CLT20 for a single franchise following his explosive display against Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday at the Ekana Stadium.

2025-05-27T17:57:22.398963+00:00 IST

Rishabh Pant's sizzling 118* powers LSG to 227/3 against RCB

Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant saved his best for the final group stage fixture of the 18th season of the IPL. He blazed his way to an unbeaten 118(61) to power the hosts to 227/3 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Tuesday at the Ekana Stadium.

2025-05-27T16:20:45.437303+00:00 IST

How nostalgic pace duo reunion, 'Supla' shots sealed MI playoffs

MI have finished the season with eight wins and six losses, giving them 16 points. They have finished the league stage at fourth spot. The idea of playing an eliminator is risky, but a playoff spot is earned nonetheless. The Blue and Gold brigade is a five-time champion for a reason and knows how to win out of the most difficult situations. Over the years, MI has created an art form out of the idea of 'winning big and fighting hard'.

2025-05-27T15:29:17.733563+00:00 IST

IPL 2025: RCB win toss, opt to bowl against LSG

Royal Challengers Bengaluru stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma won the toss and opted to bowl against Lucknow Super Giants in the final group stage game of the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Ekana Stadium on Tuesday.

2025-05-27T13:49:14.775287+00:00 IST

GT continue to champion sustainability at Narendra Modi stadium

Gujarat Titans started this initiative in 2023 aligning with their larger goal of sustainability, and ever since, thousands of kilograms of waste have been collected, processed and repurposed through their concentrated all-round efforts. In the 2024 season, the initiative resulted in a total of 1,04,777 kilograms of waste being efficiently processed through recycling, composting, upcycling, reuse, or donation across the Titans' home fixtures

2025-05-27T13:31:06.633418+00:00 IST

Sachin Tendulkar Foundation introduces 'Maidan Cup Competition'

Coordinated efforts, with support from the district administration, are helping shape a sports-empowered future for children, one maidan at a time, as per a press release.

2025-05-27T13:13:07.377706+00:00 IST

Stunning Seven: How PBKS' batters transformed team's fortunes

PBKS' unit has felt really different this year. The aura and legend of coach Ponting, proven top-class leadership of Shreyas Iyer and fearless batting by its Indian core and timely contributions by overseas talent have come together nicely to present the team as a team meant to be feared. Once considered a team that could give "two free points" to several fans' favourite teams, a fixture against PBKS this year has been a box-office affair, which demands other teams work extremely hard and be at their absolute merciless with both bat and ball.

2025-05-27T13:01:06.336851+00:00 IST

Real serious stuff starts now: Ponting lauds Punjab Kings

Shashank Singh, Shreyas Iyer credits players' and management's mindset for team's success this season

2025-05-27T12:45:32.375735+00:00 IST

A look at top moments from WTC finals history

Few events in cricket ignite both passion and prestige quite like the World Test Championship Final, the Ultimate Test for supremacy in the game's purest format. Since its announcement in 2019, followed by a dramatic debut in 2021, the World Test Championship Final has delivered edge-of-the-seat thrillers, career-defining performances, and moments that have reverberated across the cricketing world.

2025-05-27T12:20:56.527496+00:00 IST

Virat Kohli 24 runs away from achieving this unique feat

Virat could achieve this milestone during his side's last Indian Premier League (IPL) league stage game against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Lucknow today. If RCB wins the match, they can confirm a top-two finish and a clash with Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the Qualifier one, which will give them a double shot at the IPL final.

2025-05-27T12:14:17.739022+00:00 IST