Cricket

Wriddhiman Saha joins Siliguri Strikers as mentor

Former India and Bengal wicket-keeper batter Wriddhiman Saha has been appointed mentor of the Siliguri Strikers ahead of Season 2 of the Bengal Pro T20 League, scheduled for June 2025.

2025-05-23T05:30:58.440084+00:00 IST

Hayley Jensen announces retirement from international cricket

New Zealand all-rounder Hayley Jensen announced her retirement from international cricket on Friday after representing the national team at five ICC tournaments, as per the ICC official website.

2025-05-23T03:58:21.790628+00:00 IST

Marsh reveals factor that makes IPL "best competition in world"

Lucknow Super Giants top-order star Mitchell Marsh believes the factor that makes the Indian Premier League (IPL) the "best competition in the world" comes down to its competitive nature, where any team can beat anyone on a given day.

2025-05-22T20:06:13.434722+00:00 IST

LSG skipper Rishabh Pant on their victory over GT

He highlighted their ability to play good cricket despite not qualifying for the IPL playoffs. He emphasised the importance of learning and improvement, while also acknowledging the positive contributions of the batting unit, particularly Shahrukh's performance, and addressing fielding lapses.

2025-05-22T19:56:17.063783+00:00 IST

LSG wins by 33 runs against GT

GT remains on top in the IPL points table, after this defeat, with 9 wins and 4 defeats in their 13 matches, they have 18 points. On the other hand, LSG is placed on sixth with six victories and seven defeats in their 13 macthes, they have 12 points.

2025-05-22T19:29:10.427197+00:00 IST

Shubman Gill reflects on GT's defeat against LSG

He told the team conceded extra runs while bowling and highlighted the impact of the opponent's scoring in the middle overs.

2025-05-22T19:28:35.686775+00:00 IST

Root blazes his way to become fastest to 13,000 Test runs

England's flamboyant Joe Root shattered South Africa's legendary Jacques Kallis' record for the fastest to 13,000 Test runs and took a step closer towards dethroning India's legendary Sachin Tendulkar from the summit of the highest-run scorer in the format during the opening day of their one-off fixture against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge.

2025-05-22T19:27:51.778913+00:00 IST

Mitchell Marsh inches closer to shattering KL Rahul's milestone

Mitchell Marsh took a step closer towards breaking former captain KL Rahul's record for most runs in a single Indian Premier League (IPL) season for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) after his scorching maiden ton in the cash-rich league.

2025-05-22T17:35:27.229628+00:00 IST

Rivaba Jadeja on his husband Ravindra Jadeja

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Rivaba Jadeja expressed pride over her husband and Indian cricketer Ravindra Jadeja becoming the longest-reigning No.1 all-rounder in Test cricket, calling it a moment of great honour for the family and Indian cricket fans alike.

2025-05-22T17:32:40.072541+00:00 IST

Richard Thompson reappointed as ECB chair until 2028

Richard Thompson will continue his role as the chair of the England and Wales Cricket Board until September 2028 following his reappointment by the independent directors.

2025-05-22T17:16:24.282980+00:00 IST

Mitchell Marsh's maiden IPL hundred, powered LSG to 235/2

GT skipper Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to bowl first. Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh opened the innings for LSG, providing a solid start. The duo added a 50-run stand within the powerplay as LSG reached 53 for no loss, with Markram being the aggressor.

2025-05-22T16:42:06.949102+00:00 IST

Lack of gametime for SRH fixture no "concern" for RCB head coach

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head coach Andy Flower assured that his side isn't "too concerned" about the shift of their upcoming fixture against Sunrisers Hyderabad from their home den, M Chinnaswamy Stadium, to Lucknow's Ekana Stadium on Friday.

2025-05-22T15:45:26.634462+00:00 IST

Soumya Sarkar ruled out from Pakistan T20 series

Pakistan will host Bangladesh for a three-match T20 series starting from May 28, The Bangladesh team is scheduled to arrive in Lahore on May 25, three days before the opener.

2025-05-22T15:16:39.169367+00:00 IST

Pant launches scathing tirade, debunks LSG exit rumours

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant gave a fitting reply to reports indicating his exit from the franchise following an abysmal run in the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

2025-05-22T14:22:09.228908+00:00 IST

Harbhajan Singh three Punjab cricketers named in India U-19 team

He expressed his pride in their contributions to the Indian team, acknowledging the PCA's efforts in nurturing talent and fostering their success.

2025-05-22T14:19:46.929426+00:00 IST

IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans win toss, opt to field against LSG

Gujarat Titans (GT) skipper Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to bowl against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Thursday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in the 18th season of the Indian Premier League.

2025-05-22T13:59:30.844584+00:00 IST

Remainder of PSL 2025 to be played without DRS

The Hawk-Eye team that provides the technology did not return to Pakistan after the league resumed. The first five games since the restart of the tournament have been without incident or dispute. The PSL or the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is yet to make any public comment about its absence.

2025-05-22T13:01:04.647820+00:00 IST

IPL 2025: Suryakumar Yadav levels elusive T20 feat

Mumbai Indians' (MI) dynamic batter Suryakumar Yadav levelled the all-time joint-highest streak for successive 25-plus scores in T20s following his masterclass against Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

2025-05-22T12:27:44.890247+00:00 IST

Tim Seifert joins RCB as temporary replacement for Jacob Bethell

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have roped in New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter Tim Seifert as a short-term replacement for England's Jacob Bethell, who is set to return home for national duties. Seifert will be available for selection from May 24 as per a media advisory from the Indian Premier League (IPL).

2025-05-22T09:41:17.638520+00:00 IST

Charlotte Edwards era begins in style as Eng outclass WI

Charlotte Edwards couldn't have asked for a better start to her tenure as head coach, as England produced a commanding performance to defeat West Indies in the opening match of the T20I series, as per the official website of ICC.

2025-05-22T08:57:14.001361+00:00 IST

Ayush Mhatre to lead India U19 squad for England tour

The Junior Cricket Committee has announced the Indian U19 squad for their upcoming tour of England, which is scheduled to take place from June 24 to July 23, 2025. The month-long tour will include a 50-over warm-up match, a five-match Youth One-Day series, and two Multi-Day matches against England U19, according to a media advisory from BCCI.

2025-05-22T07:42:54.562409+00:00 IST