Cricket

Maharashtra CM to attend MCA's stand reveal ceremony at Wankhede

In a statement, MCA said, "Honourable Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis to attend MCA's stand reveal ceremony at Wankhede Stadium on Friday."

2025-05-15T13:19:50.616526+00:00 IST

South African WTC final squad members set to miss IPL playoffs

As per ESPNCricinfo, these eight players are: Kagiso Rabada (Gujarat Titans), Aiden Markram (Lucknow Super Giants), Marco Jansen (Punjab Kings), Tristan Stubbs (Delhi Capitals), Lungi Ngidi (Royal Challengers Bengaluru), Wiaan Mulder (Sunrisers Hyderabad), Ryan Rickelton and Corbin Bosch (both Mumbai Indians). They will all be leaving for UK on May 30. Ahead of the final at Lord's scheduled for June 11, they will be playing a warm-up game against Zimbabwe from June 3 at Arundel.

2025-05-15T13:13:50.103812+00:00 IST

Sunil Gavaskar inaugurates 10000 Gavaskar

BCCI posted on their X handle,"Honouring a legend! India great Sunil Gavaskar inaugurates 10000 Gavaskar - a Board Room named in his honour and his iconic milestone at the BCCI HQ in Mumbai."

2025-05-15T13:04:27.347182+00:00 IST

Tim David joins RCB squad

On May 8,the BCCI suspended the cash-rich league for a week in the wake of the cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. After the cessation of hostilities, the IPL is set to resume on May 17 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru squaring off against the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

2025-05-15T12:25:04.105121+00:00 IST

Kusal Mendis to replace Jos Buttler in GT squad

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.

2025-05-15T11:48:34.104786+00:00 IST

Cricket Predicta's deep analysis of IPL 2025: Virat Kohli shines

As Kohli bids an emotional farewell to Test cricket earlier this week, the IPL has borne witness to his remarkable resurgence in the shortest format. Representing Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 18th season. Kohli's 2025 campaign has been one of grit, poise, and controlled aggression -- a masterclass in modern-day T20 anchoring, as per a press release from Cricket Predicta.

2025-05-15T11:45:51.643789+00:00 IST

"I expected him to play England Tests...": Vengasarkar on Virat

Before the England tour of five Tests kick-starting India's ICC World Test Championship campaign, the 36-year-old Virat sent shockwaves in world cricket after announcing his decision to pull down the curtains on his 14-year, 123-match-long Test career.

2025-05-15T11:10:55.163080+00:00 IST

Tim Southee appointed by ECB as specialist skills consultant

ECB stated on Thursday in a statement, "Former New Zealand international Tim Southee has joined the ECB as a specialist skills consultant for the England men's teams on a short-term basis."

2025-05-15T10:06:17.690450+00:00 IST

Record prize money revealed for World Test Championship Final

The total prize pool for the WTC 2023-25 Final stands at $5.76 million USD, more than double that of the previous two editions, as per ICC.

2025-05-15T09:24:29.610095+00:00 IST

Gambhir offers prayers at Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple 

Head coach of Indian cricket team, Gautam Gambhir offered prayers at Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple in Mumbai on Thursday.

2025-05-15T08:27:27.409368+00:00 IST

South African stars to delay Test preparations under BCCI pressure: Report

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has used its influence to make sure South African players stay in the Indian Premier League (IPL) until the tournament ends, even though it could affect their preparation for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia, as per The Sydney Morning Herald.

2025-05-15T06:49:23.407647+00:00 IST

Former SL player Dassanayake earns second stint as USA coach

Former Sri Lanka and Canada international Pubudu Dassanayake has been appointed as the new head coach of USA's men's team, as per the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

2025-05-15T03:20:21.707661+00:00 IST

Romario Shepherd, Liam Livingstone rejoin RCB squad

On May 8 ,the BCCI suspended the cash-rich league for a week in the wake of the cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. After the cessation of hostilities, the IPL is set to resume on May 17 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru squaring off against the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

2025-05-14T20:35:57.549310+00:00 IST

England Women announce ODI, T20 squad

Issy Wong was selected in the T20I team for three fixtures, along with Emily Arlott, another Warwickshire seamer. But Maia Bouchier was left out. Arlott was also chosen to the team for the three ODIs, even though she hasn't made her international debut.

2025-05-14T18:26:24.480146+00:00 IST

Virat Kohli impressed in SENA countries with sublime strokeplay

Virat Kohli, a modern-day Test icon who impressed in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia) conditions with his sublime strokeplay and aggression, played his last match in India's last tour of a gruelling Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.

2025-05-14T18:14:32.334064+00:00 IST

"National duty is the top priority for me": Sikandar Raza

Sikandar Raza will join the Zimbabwe squad for this month's Trent Bridge Test match against England even as Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 is set to resume on May 17.

2025-05-14T18:02:12.448272+00:00 IST

Atherton recalls Virat Kohli's energy, passion    

Former England cricketer Michael Atherton has said that he "loved" watching Virat Kohli play every day of his 123 Tests and felt it was hard for someone to take their eyes off the India stalwart when he dazzled on the crease in the red-ball format.

2025-05-14T17:43:01.775046+00:00 IST

Hussain hails sparkling Test career of Virat Kolhi

Former England captain Nasser Hussain believes batting stalwart Virat Kohli transformed the way India plays Test format with his "aura, swagger, and passion".

2025-05-14T16:52:59.766503+00:00 IST

"Mustafizur is supposed to go UAE": BCB CEO Nizamuddin Chowdhury

On Wednesday, DC announced Mustafizur as a replacement for Australian opener Jake Fraser-McGurk, who will be unavailable for the remainder IPL 2025. Bangladesh are set to tour the United Arab Emirates later this month for a two-match T20 International series against UAE.

2025-05-14T16:38:56.324821+00:00 IST

Ireland announce squad for T20I and ODI series vs West Indies

The Ireland cricket team have announced 14-member squads for the upcoming ODI and T20I series at home against West Indies, which will take place later this year in June, as per the ICC official website.

2025-05-14T14:05:38.659159+00:00 IST

England, India rise in latest ICC Women's ODI team rankings

England and India Women's cricket teams rose, whereas Australian players remain at the top in the ICC Women's ODI team rankings following the annual update made by the ICC on Wednesday.

2025-05-14T13:04:59.463052+00:00 IST