Cricket

Sanjay Manjrekar lauds Sameer Rizvi's knock against Punjab Kings in IPL 2025

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar hailed uncapped right-hand batter Sameer Rizvi for his mature and composed innings under pressure during Delhi Capitals' (DC) win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 66 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

2025-05-25T12:30:50.647946+00:00 IST

"PBKS should be concerned about their bowling": Anil Kumble

Sameer Rizvi saw his team home with an unbeaten 58 off 25 balls studded with three fours and four sixes as the DC chased the target of 207 with three balls to spare at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Saturday.

2025-05-25T12:23:09.575313+00:00 IST

India A players reach UK for England Lions matches

As a part of the tour, India A will play two first-class matches against the England Lions at Canterbury and Northampton on May 30 and June 6, before concluding their outing with an intra-squad match against Team India on June 13 at Beckenham.

2025-05-25T12:04:24.708733+00:00 IST

CSK to 230/5 in 20 overs against GT

This was the highest score for Chennai this season. CSK skipper MS Dhoni won the toss and elected to bat. Ayush Mhatre and Devon Conway opened the innings for CSK; after a quiet first over from GT seamer Mohammed Siraj, Mhatre charged Arshad Khan in the second over, smashing him for 28 runs.

2025-05-25T12:02:14.080770+00:00 IST

Gujarat Cricket Association felicitates Shubman Gill

In a momentous development for Indian cricket, Shubman Gill has been appointed as the new Test captain of Team India. The Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) felicitated the young cricketer on Saturday, celebrating his rise to one of the most prestigious roles in Indian sport.

2025-05-25T11:34:31.637629+00:00 IST

'Disappointed we lost': Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting

The Indian Premier League franchise Punjab Kings (PBKS) have already qualified for the playoffs, but faced a hurdle on their road to the top two spots on Saturday as they lost to Delhi Capitals by six wickets.

2025-05-25T11:10:18.418090+00:00 IST

IPL 2025: Chennai Super Kings win toss; opt to bat first

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni won the toss and elected to bat first in the 67th encounter of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium here on Sunday.

2025-05-25T09:54:18.771582+00:00 IST

"PBKS bowling attack leaves them a bit vulnerable...": Manjrekar

PBKS' finish in the final two is under jeopardy, as after their loss to DC by six wickets, they are just left with one game, and so are Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who could displace them from the top two. PBKS' final league game is with an in-form Mumbai Indians (MI) while RCB will be facing Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).

2025-05-25T09:33:07.937441+00:00 IST

"I believe in....": India's new red-ball skipper Gill

The month of June will kickstart not only India's new ICC World Test Championship cycle for 2025-27, but also a new era in Indian cricket as Gill will be leading a new-look Indian team in England during a tough tour, in absence of senior stars Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin, who all retired from Test cricket after a disappointing tour of Australia.

2025-05-25T09:10:02.672026+00:00 IST

"His innings became the perfect template...": Manjrekar on Nair

Delhi Capitals ended their season on a high with a six-wicket win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a high-scoring clash at Jaipur on Saturday. In a run-chase of 207 runs, KL's 21-ball 35 and Karun's 27-ball 44 set up a nice platform for Sameer Rizwi, who scored an explosive 58* in 25 balls.

2025-05-25T08:39:22.348886+00:00 IST

"Want to get back in T20I team, World Cup is on my mind...": KL Rahul

KL ended an exciting IPL season with the bat following a 21-ball 35 during the clash against Punjab Kings (PBKS), with his run tally being 539 runs in 13 innings at an average of 53.90 and a strike rate of 149.72, with a century and three fifties. He ended as the seventh-highest run-getter of the season and DC's top run-getter.

2025-05-25T08:02:32.945332+00:00 IST

Josh Hazlewod rejoins RCB camp ahead of final league game

Hazlewood has joined the squad after being out on the sidelines for a while due to a shoulder injury.

2025-05-25T07:44:55.379519+00:00 IST

Everyone gave their best throughout tournament: Sameer Rizvi

Delhi Capitals (DC) ended their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 campaign on a high, as they defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six wickets in their final match of the season at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Saturday.

2025-05-25T02:58:26.818695+00:00 IST

Yograj Singh credits Yuvraj, Gill's father for Shubman's rise

As Shubman Gill takes over the reins of India's Test team ahead of the highly anticipated series against England, former cricketer Yograj Singh has praised the people behind the young captain's journey, his father and India great Yuvraj Singh. While speaking to ANI, Yograj Singh emphasized the impact of strong mentorship and family support in shaping Gill's career.

2025-05-24T20:30:29.734237+00:00 IST

"Didn't have confidence before that I'd do well": Sameer Rizvi

Sameer Rizvi delivered a breathtaking performance with the bat, smashing an unbeaten 58 off just 25 balls to guide Delhi Capitals (DC) to a six-wicket win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their final Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 league match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Saturday.

2025-05-24T19:28:18.197127+00:00 IST

“Finishing on a high is important": Faf du Plessis

Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Faf du Plessis admitted that while finishing the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season on a high note was satisfying, the team's overall campaign lacked the consistency required to break into the top four. DC wrapped up their season with a six-wicket win over Punjab Kings (PBKS), securing a fifth-place finish, with seven wins, six losses, and one no result.

2025-05-24T19:03:28.498937+00:00 IST

Shreyas Iyer reflects on defeat by Delhi Capitals

After Punjab Kings (PBKS) suffered a six-wicket loss to Delhi Capitals (DC) in Jaipur, skipper Shreyas Iyer admitted that despite putting up a strong total on the board, the team fell short in execution with the ball. Delhi, already out of playoff contention, chased down the 207-run target in 19.3 overs.

2025-05-24T18:51:56.286459+00:00 IST

Sameer Rizvi shines as Delhi Capitals clinch thrilling chase

Sameer Rizvi played a stunning match-winning knock of unbeaten 58 off just 25 balls as Delhi Capitals (DC) chased a challenging target of 207 to beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) in 19.3 overs at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Saturday.

2025-05-24T18:28:34.880920+00:00 IST

England beat Zimbabwe comfortably in four-day Test

England started their international summer with a dominant performance, defeating Zimbabwe in just five sessions of play in their four-day Test at Trent Bridge.

2025-05-24T18:16:46.693162+00:00 IST

Matthew Forde equals AB de Villiers' record of fastest ODI fifty

The visiting side made the most of the good batting conditions in Dublin in the first innings, providing plenty of entertainment to the spectators.

2025-05-24T18:00:00.076013+00:00 IST

VCA announces teams for Inaugural Vidarbha Pro T20 League

At a glittering function held at the VCA Recreation Club on Saturday, the six franchises were each allotted a 16-member squad and a list of support staff. Each squad was pre-selected by VCA's Senior Selection Committee, ensuring good balance in the line-up to boost keen competition, according to a release from Vidarbha Pro T20.

2025-05-24T17:54:38.597760+00:00 IST