Cricket

IPL 2025: PBKS-MI clash shifted to Mumbai from Dharmshala

The match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Mumbai Indians (MI) of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season has been shifted from the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala to Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai 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.

2025-05-07T11:11:03.535641+00:00 IST

Mehidy Hasan rises in latest ICC Men's Test Player Rankings

Star India spinner Ravindra Jadeja remained at the top, whereas Bangladesh cricketer Mehidy Hasan Miraz rose in the latest ICC Men's Test Player Rankings for all-rounders, as per the ICC official website.

2025-05-07T09:24:20.945137+00:00 IST

IPL: Suryakumar overtakes Sachin, De Kock to achieve unique feat

Suryakumar broke this record during his side's IPL match against Gujarat Titans (GT) at Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday. During the game, Suryakumar played a solid knock of 35 in 24 balls, with five fours. His runs came at a strike rate of 145.83. This was his 12th successive score of 25+ runs in this season, most by any batter.

2025-05-07T09:23:45.491701+00:00 IST

Dunkley, Ecclestone confident of repeating 2017 heroics

England Women stars Sophia Dunkley and Sophie Ecclestone were among the attendees for the T20 World Cup 2026 launch event, and the pair recalled the 2017 tournament with much excitement, where they emerged as champions by defeating India Women by nine runs.

2025-05-07T09:09:11.250943+00:00 IST

KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane on brink of massive IPL milestone

A huge milestone is up for grabs for KKR skipper as his side aims to continue with their new-found winning momentum against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. CSK is already at the bottom, with just two wins and nine losses in their 11 matches. KKR is in the sixth spot, having won five and lost five matches each and one ending in a no result. With 11 points to their name, they still have hopes of reaching the playoffs.

2025-05-07T08:49:17.304235+00:00 IST

MI skipper Hardik fined for slow over-rate during GT clash

The official website of the league issued a media statement announcing the same. It is his team's second offence under the league's Code of Conduct, relating to over-rate offences, and he has been fined Rs 24 lakhs.

2025-05-07T07:43:31.438893+00:00 IST

Ponting calls Owen ‘exciting package’ as he replaces Maxwell

Joining the Kings for Rs. 3 crore, Owen has scored a total of 646 runs and picked up 10 wickets in 34 T20 matches. He also has two centuries to his name, with a highest score of 108.

2025-05-07T07:38:30.049659+00:00 IST

Sachin hails armed forces after successful 'Operation Sindoor"

Sachin took to his official X handle, posting a powerful message hours after the operation, posting, "Fearless in unity. Boundless in strength. India's shield is her people. There's no room for terrorism in this world. We're ONE TEAM! Jai Hind #OperationSindoor."

2025-05-07T07:35:13.089284+00:00 IST

KKR to wear kit dedicated to their ‘Shahoshi Rani’ initiative

As part of their continued commitment to empowering the community and celebrating everyday heroes, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are set to bring their Shahoshi Rani initiative to the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. This unique initiative honours women who have shown exceptional bravery, resilience, and determination in the face of adversity.

2025-05-07T07:15:39.863985+00:00 IST

Sachin, Shikhar, Harbhajan hail Indian Army for Operation Sindoor

Former Indian cricketers Sachin Tendulkar, Shikhar Dhawan, and Harbhajan Singh lauded the Indian Army for the successful 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.

2025-05-07T07:01:43.578987+00:00 IST

IPL to go on normally amid rising Ind-Pak tensions: BCCI source

The source told ANI that the current circumstances will not have any effect on the IPL scheduling and matches, and it will go on as scheduled.

2025-05-07T06:45:48.079336+00:00 IST

Bhuvneshwar Kumar speaks on Virat's "hunger" as Test captain

Bhuvneshwar was speaking in a video posted by RCB's official X handle, a team where he is playing alongside Virat. Bhuvneshwar represented India in Tests from 2013-2018 on 21 occasions, taking 63 wickets at an average of 26.09, with best figures of 6/82. He was at his best under Virat, playing nine Tests and taking 33 wickets at an average of 22.09 and an economy rate of 2.78. The 2018 tour to South Africa till this day is his last Test outing as he moved down the pecking order due to injuries and the emergence of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and other bowlers under Virat.

2025-05-07T06:13:58.777872+00:00 IST

"Same but different": Bhuvneshwar on partnership with Josh, Yash

Bhuvneshwar was speaking on a video posted on RCB's official X handle. In the ongoing season, Bhuvneshwar has taken 12 wickets for RCB in 10 matches at an average of 28.25, with best figures of 3/33. His economy rate is 8.92. The 'Swing King' was previously a part of the RCB set-up as a youngster from 2009-2010, but did not get to play a game for them. From 2011 onwards, he made his IPL debut with Pune Warriors India and later went on to have a legendary run with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), including a title win in 2016 and Purple Cap for most wickets in 2016 and 2017, for two seasons straight.

2025-05-07T05:32:40.151984+00:00 IST

Sehwag, Raina, Aakash hail Indian Army for 'Operation Sindoor'

Taking to his official handle, Sehwag hailed the Indian Army with a powerful slogan, posting, "Dharmo Rakshati Rakshata Jai Hind ki Sena #OperationSindoor." In English, the phrase 'Dharmo Rakshati Rakshata' translates to 'Dharma protects those who protect it'.

2025-05-07T05:11:23.221108+00:00 IST

"I do not have anything...": Bhuvneshwar on Indian team return

Bhuvneshwar was speaking in a video posted on RCB's official X handle. The 'Swing King', as he is known by his fans, last played for India in a T20I against New Zealand in November 2022. Since then, younger pacers like Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik, Mayank Yadav etc have been given chances to play alongside stars like Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj etc.

2025-05-07T04:59:32.103367+00:00 IST

'Deserves to be the most expensive...": Aakash on Bumrah

Bumrah continued to add to his list to brilliant spells as his figures of 2/19 almost prevented GT from chasing down 156 runs, but the revised target and conditions after rain were enough for GT as they pulled off a memorable last ball win, ending MI's six-match winning run and going to the top of the table.

2025-05-07T04:46:52.254490+00:00 IST

IPL 2025: GT assistant coach defends team's middle-order batting

It was a rollercoaster ride for GT and MI fans as a target of 156 runs was reduced to 147 runs in 19 overs during a match curtailed by rain, which saw the 2022 champions emerge as victors in a last-ball thriller. The match saw GT acing the run-chase, then almost fumbling it with a wobbly middle-order performance and then sealing a win thanks to some fine hits by Rahul Tewatia and Gerald Coetzee down the order.

2025-05-07T04:21:09.698042+00:00 IST

"Will treat every game as playoff game from here on...": MI coach

In a run-chase which was halted by rain breaks, Gujarat Titans' smart batting, on-point application of skill emerged on top as they chased down the revised target of 147 runs set by MI with one ball to spare at Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday. With this win, not only did GT rise to the top, but it also ended MI's dominant six-match winning streak.

2025-05-07T03:44:38.808512+00:00 IST

Bangladesh remain optimistic on fitness of Taskin Ahmed

Bangladesh are confident that pace spearhead Taskin Ahmed will be fit to return to action for next month's ICC World Test Championship series in Sri Lanka. The Asian side will travel to Sri Lanka for a multi-format series that commences next month, with the two-match Test series the highlight as the teams start the next World Test Championship cycle.

2025-05-07T03:32:45.932729+00:00 IST

IPL: Gill joins Virat, Shreyas in elite company after GT's win

Gill registered this accomplishment to his name during the IPL clash against Mumbai Indians (MI) at Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday. During the match, Gill played a captain's knock, scoring 43 in 46 balls, with three fours and a six during a run-chase of 156 runs, which was affected by rain.

2025-05-07T03:10:49.474888+00:00 IST

"It is crime": MI captain Hardik Pandya's no-nonsense verdict

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya classified the no-balls that he bowled, along with his other compatriots, were a "crime" in the aftermath of their three-wicket defeat by the DLS method against Gujarat Titans in a pulsating encounter at the Wankhede Stadium.

2025-05-06T20:28:56.549288+00:00 IST