Cricket

Cummins reflects on SRH's victory over RCB

He praised the addition of Nitish Reddy as a sixth bowling option and acknowledged the power of Ishan Kishan. Despite misreading the wicket, Cummins commended Malinga's impact, calling him a valuable find.

2025-05-23T19:23:29.602278+00:00 IST

Jitesh outlines why RCB's defeat against SRH is "positive sign"

Royal Challengers Bengaluru stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma believes their thumping 42-run defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad is a "good sign" because it allows them to check and analyse ahead of their final group stage fixture and playoff clash in the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

2025-05-23T19:22:12.888063+00:00 IST

IPL 2025: SRH beat RCB by 42 runs

Sunrisers Hyderabad's bowlers Pat Cummins and Nitish Reddy shine as Hyderabad post a commanding victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by 42 runs in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), on Friday at Lucknow.

2025-05-23T18:27:14.526956+00:00 IST

Haddin denies change in skipper Shreyas Iyer's batting position

Punjab Kings assistant coach Brad Haddin debunked the speculations about franchise skipper moving away from the number three spot by assuring that he would be restored to the position for their upcoming fixture against Delhi Capitals in the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.

2025-05-23T17:37:05.812983+00:00 IST

BCCI to announce India's squad for upcoming 5-match Test series

The Selection Meeting will be followed by a press conference. The Indian cricket team is set to tour England in 2025 for a five-match Test series, part of the 2025-2027 ICC World Test Championship.

2025-05-23T17:14:16.859418+00:00 IST

Abhishek showers praise on Kishan for fiery outing against RCB

Sunrisers Hyderabad's explosive opener Abhishek Sharma, who crossed the 4000-run landmark in the T20s, felt a massive score was pending from Ishan Kishan's bat, who took the centerstage with his relentless assault on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Ekana Stadium on Friday in the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

2025-05-23T16:49:45.398955+00:00 IST

Ishan Kishan's majestic innings powers SRH to 231/6

Royal Challengers Bengaluru stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma won the toss and opted to bowl against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

2025-05-23T16:11:46.924800+00:00 IST

IPL 2025: Karthik says Virat Kohli is "at his happiest now"

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batting coach Dinesh Karthik gave a sneak peek into stalwart Virat Kohli's life after he bid adieu to Test cricket earlier this month and said that the 36-year-old is at his "happiest now".

2025-05-23T15:43:10.941036+00:00 IST

Yuvraj Singh dons mentorship hat with launch of Prolithic

Cricketing icon Yuvraj Singh has stepped into a new innings, this time as a mentor with the launch of Prolithic Talent Agency Private Limited, a newly established athlete management firm aiming to redefine sports development in India and globally.

2025-05-23T15:13:17.328055+00:00 IST

Atherton impressed by Brook's swift attack against Zimbabwe

Former England cricketer Michael Atherton is mesmerised by "amazing player" Harry Brook's enchanting outing with the bat on the second day of the one-off Test against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge.

2025-05-23T15:11:37.422565+00:00 IST

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

Royal Challengers Bengaluru stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma won the toss and opted to bowl against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Lucknow on Friday in the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

2025-05-23T13:48:21.349815+00:00 IST

Will try to finish season on good note: Avesh Khan

After registering a win over table toppers Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 64th encounter of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) right-arm seamer Avesh Khan expressed confidence to finish the season a good note.

2025-05-23T13:29:20.862973+00:00 IST

Shami's unlikely to feature in India's squad for England tour

India's seasoned seamer Mohammed Shami is unlikely to board the plane to England for the upcoming five high-stakes Tests, scheduled to begin on June 20 at Headingley, according to ESPNcricinfo.

2025-05-23T13:11:18.729343+00:00 IST

RCB skipper Paridar reflects on Bengaluru's bowling unit

He believes the current RCB's bowling unit is the team's strongest across 18 seasons of the Indian Premier League.

2025-05-23T12:35:06.393834+00:00 IST

GT batter Sherfane Rutherford on Butler's absense in IPL playoff

Buttler will not be available for the playoffs as he was selected to play for England's ODI team in the home series against the West Indies, which begins on May 29. The playoffs of the IPL start on the same day.

2025-05-23T12:18:13.353565+00:00 IST

England's Pope dismisses speculations about his place against IND

After dazzling against Zimbabwe with his sheer blitzkrieg with the bat during the one-off Test, Ollie Pope dismissed the growing speculation about his axing from England's squad in the upcoming five high-stakes Tests against India, scheduled to begin from June 20.

2025-05-23T12:09:03.632292+00:00 IST

Angelo Mathews to retire from Tests after first Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh match

Mathews, who made his Test debut against Pakistan in 2009, has been a cornerstone of Sri Lankan cricket for over 15 years, excelling as both an all-rounder and a leader.

2025-05-23T10:48:19.069975+00:00 IST

Gill likely to be appointed as India's new Test captain: Sources

Following Rohit Sharma's retirement in Tests, right-hand batter Shubman Gill is likely to be named the captain of the Indian Cricket Team in the longest format, as per sources.

2025-05-23T09:21:56.876050+00:00 IST

Think I would have a great time there: Sai Sudarshan on ENG tour

After the completion of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), left-hand batter Sai Sudarshan expressed his feelings on being selected in the India A for the upcoming tour of England.

2025-05-23T08:21:33.622968+00:00 IST

ICC announces match officials for WTC final between Australia, SA

Chris Gaffaney of New Zealand and England's Richard Illingworth have been announces as the on-field umpires for the World Test Championship (WTC) final which is set to take place at Lord's from 11 to 15 June between Australia and South Africa, as per the ICC official website.

2025-05-23T07:43:50.348720+00:00 IST

Josh Hazlewood likely to join RCB squad ahead of the IPL playoffs

Right-arm seamer Josh Hazlewood is firming to return to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 playoffs after coming through a period of rehab on a shoulder niggle back in Australia, as reported by ESPNcricinfo.

2025-05-23T06:53:43.864745+00:00 IST