Cricket

"Be attacking": Delhi Capitals pacer Starc outlines his role

Australia and Delhi Capitals left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc defined his role as "attacking", the tactical advantage that comes with the Impact Player rule and the need to adapt if the conditions don't favour the bowler.

2025-05-08T14:36:37.921334+00:00 IST

T20 Mumbai League auction: SoBo Mumbai Falcons buys Raghuvanshi

From powerful batters to explosive bowlers, the squad is ready to take Mumbai's premier T20 tournament by storm

2025-05-08T14:21:44.454192+00:00 IST

James Rew drafted into England's squad for one-off Test

Somerset's young wicketkeeper batter James Rew has been included in England's squad for the one-off Test against Zimbabwe, after Jordan Cox was ruled out with an abdominal muscle injury.

2025-05-08T14:20:24.529757+00:00 IST

IPL 2025: Rain delays toss for high-voltage clash between PBKS-DC

In the heated race for the playoffs, the toss for the high-stakes fixture between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals has been delayed due to rain on Thursday in the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

2025-05-08T13:41:47.443474+00:00 IST

BCCI dedicates rooms to cricket legends Tendulkar, Gavaskar

The newly named Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar rooms were officially inaugurated in a ceremony attended by both legends, along with several senior BCCI officials.

2025-05-08T13:39:28.820009+00:00 IST

IPL 2025: PBKS-MI clash shifted to Ahmedabad

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Mumbai Indians (MI) on May 11 has officially been shifted to to the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad from the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala after Indian Army successfully conducted the execution of 'Operation Sindoor', which targeted nine anti-Indian terror infrastructures in both Pakistan and the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack.

2025-05-08T13:31:43.544141+00:00 IST

Chopra drops big statement about KKR's bleak playoffs chances

Former cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra believes, even though a challenging route to the playoffs lies ahead of Kolkata Knight Riders, it is not over yet for the defending champions in the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

2025-05-08T13:06:16.063935+00:00 IST

T20 Mumbai League auction: Maratha Royals sign Tushar Deshpande

Though not physically present, Abhishek Nayar proved to be the strategic architect behind Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals' successful debut auction at the T20 Mumbai League 2025, as per the MSC Maratha Royals press release.

2025-05-08T12:51:02.207592+00:00 IST

Pat Cummins turns 32, celebrates birthday with SRH players

One of Australia's most successful captains, Pat Cummins, turned 32 on Thursday and celebrated the occasion with his Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad teammates.

2025-05-08T12:27:58.853033+00:00 IST

IPL 2025: Bangar impressed with CSK's knack of unearthing young

Former India cricketer and coach Sanjay Bangar was "impressed" with Chennai Super Kings' knack of unearthing young talent after Gujarat's wicketkeeper batter Urvil Patel stole the show with his four sizzling sixes against Kolkata Knight Riders in the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League.

2025-05-08T11:22:49.617254+00:00 IST

Madhya Pradesh League to start on May 27 in Indore

This season will witness the launch of a Women's Cricket League, which will be held alongside the men's matches

2025-05-08T11:18:49.435755+00:00 IST

PBKS-MI clash likely to be shifted to Ahmedabad from Dharamshala

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Mumbai Indians (MI) on May 11 is likely to be shifted to the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad from the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala after Indian Army successfully conducted the execution of 'Operation Sindoor', which targeted nine anti-Indian terror infrastructures in both Pakistan and the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack., as reported by ESPNcricinfo.

2025-05-08T10:44:34.132189+00:00 IST

RR sign Nandre Burger as injury replacement for injured Sandeep

Rajasthan Royals have roped in Nandre Burger as an injury replacement for the experienced Sandeep Sharma for the remainder of the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

2025-05-08T09:50:11.865776+00:00 IST

IPL 2025: Bangar labels Dhoni "key" to CSK's win over KKR

Former India cricketer and coach Sanjay Bangar classified skipper MS Dhoni "key" to Chennai Super Kings' last-over finishes, which steered them past the finishing line in their last two stories of success, following their recent triumph over the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders.

2025-05-08T09:49:17.525160+00:00 IST

Sachin lauds Rohit’s "remarkable" Test journey 

India's 'God of Cricket' Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday said Rohit Sharma's cricket journey has been remarkable and he has given his best to the Indian cricket as a player and captain.

2025-05-08T09:36:44.886619+00:00 IST

Rohit Sharma: A look at his contrasting numbers in home, away

The 'Hitman' has seen it all in Tests. After making noise in the Mumbai domestic circuit for his knocks in the longer format, it took six years for Rohit to get his Test cap in 2013 after his international debut in 2007. Even after getting the coveted cap, it took the right-hander years to find the consistency and rhythm that could justify his immense talent.

2025-05-08T09:02:18.186803+00:00 IST

Graeme Swann outlines reason behind off-spinners struggle in IPL

Former England ball-tweaker Graeme Swann decoded the reason behind off-spinners' ineffectiveness in the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) as the tournament heads towards its business end.

2025-05-08T08:12:20.243386+00:00 IST

How could India fill void left by Rohit at the top in Tests?

The Hitman had immense success as an opener, a journey which kickstarted with the introduction of the ICC World Test Championship as a proper competition in 2019. In 66 innings as an opener, Rohit scored 2,697 runs at an average of 42.81, with nine centuries and eight fifties and the best score of 212. Starting his Test career revival following years of inconsistency and being dropped with 176 and 127 against South Africa at Visakhapatnam, Rohit turned himself into an irreplaceable beast at the top.

2025-05-08T07:34:13.687152+00:00 IST

Wankhede to The Oval: A look at Rohit's career-defining knocks

The up-and-down nature of Rohit's career, his evolution from a struggling middle-order batter to a world-beating, chart-topping opener and his resilience and determination shown throughout these 11 years is a source of inspiration for many cricketers and fans worldwide.

2025-05-08T06:45:24.130581+00:00 IST

Bumrah, Kuldeep hail Rohit for successful Test career

Rohit's 11-year-long Test career, which saw him transform from a middle-order batter to a world-class opener in the second half, finally ended with the skipper announcing his intentions to give up the whites and continue playing ODIS in a social media post.

2025-05-08T06:17:29.120459+00:00 IST

Chakravarthy fined, handed demerit point for breaching IPL CoC

The league's official website issued a media statement announcing the same. Notably, during the match, Varun was seen giving a send-off to Dewald Brevis, signalling with his index finger to go back after he dismissed the CSK batter.

2025-05-08T05:26:53.268527+00:00 IST