Cricket

Anil Kumble hails Prabhsimran Singh after PBKS-LSG clash

After the completion of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble praised Prabhsimran Singh's all-round shot-making and crucial consistency for the Shreyas Iyer-led side this season.

2025-05-05T12:21:11.618710+00:00 IST

India clinchesPD Deepaka Lohia Memorial Trophy

The Indian Physical Disability Cricket Team concluded a dominant run in the PD Deepaka Lohia Memorial Trophy 2025 with a clean 5-0 series win against Sri Lanka, in a tournament that highlighted not just competitive excellence but also the spirit of inclusivity and the growing stature of disability sports in South Asia, as per the DCCI press release.

2025-05-05T12:01:33.823243+00:00 IST

After serving doping ban SA quick Rabada cleared to play again

South African speedster Kagiso Rabada served a one-month ban, reduced from three months, for using a recreational drug during the SA20, held earlier this year, according to ESPNcricinfo.

2025-05-05T11:37:23.387711+00:00 IST

IPL 2025: Southgate soaks in Rajasthan-Kolkata thriller

Former England men's football team head coach Gareth Southgate opened up about his love for cricket and his "amazing" experience of visiting India for the first time in his life.

2025-05-05T10:54:20.976301+00:00 IST

BCA President applauds Vaibhav Suryavanshi after IPL heroics

The Bihar Cricket Association (BCA), which has focused in recent years on grassroots talent scouting, celebrated a historic moment on Monday as young batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi delivered a stunning performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL). BCA President Rakesh Tiwari, who watched the match from the stands alongside the Rajasthan Royals chairman, expressed immense pride in Suryavanshi's achievement and confidence in his bright future.

2025-05-05T10:44:15.433338+00:00 IST

Iyer thrives while Pant struggles in IPL 2025

Former India cricketer Ambati Rayudu pointed out that Iyer's close rapport with head coach Ricky Ponting has played a key role in his success.

2025-05-05T09:39:20.093341+00:00 IST

"Calmness is key": Mohammed Shami praises Pat Cummins' leadership

Indian seamer Mohammed Shami lauded Pat Cummins for his composed and effective leadership, highlighting the Australian skipper's ability to bring out the best in his players.

2025-05-05T09:28:57.622827+00:00 IST

India, Australia hold top spots as Sri Lanka make big gains

Australia continue to lead the ICC Test rankings, while India hold the top position in both ODI and T20I formats. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka have made significant progress across formats, emerging as one of the biggest winners in the latest annual update of the ICC rankings, as per the official website of ICC.

2025-05-05T09:07:20.699012+00:00 IST

“They have to sort that middle order out”: Rayudu

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) finally found momentum in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 with a crucial win over the already-eliminated Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Sunday afternoon at Eden Gardens. The victory marked the first time this season that KKR have won two consecutive matches. Including the no-result against Punjab Kings (PBKS), they have now secured five points from their last three games and are firmly in the playoff race, as per ESPNcricinfo. "They have to really sort that middle order out," former India cricketer Ambati Rayudu said, as quoted from ESPNcricinfo.

2025-05-05T08:12:20.464729+00:00 IST

Badoni sets LSG record for most 50+ scores from No. 5 or lower

Ayush Badoni once again underlined his growing importance in the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) middle order with a brilliant 74 off just 40 deliveries against Punjab Kings (PBKS). His innings, laced with five boundaries and five sixes, kept LSG in the chase of a daunting 237-run target. However, despite his valiant effort, the team eventually fell short by 37 runs, finishing at 199/7 in Dharamsala. The 25-year-old has now registered the most 50-plus scores for LSG from the No. 5 position or lower, with six such innings to his name. He stands ahead of Nicholas Pooran, who has five, while Deepak Hooda and Marcus Stoinis have two each, and Arshad Khan has one.

2025-05-05T06:41:22.601816+00:00 IST

Injury blow for SRH as Smaran ruled out, Dubey named replacement

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have suffered another setback in their disappointing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 campaign, with 22-year-old Karnataka batter R Smaran ruled out due to injury. Smaran, who had replaced Australian spinner Adam Zampa in the squad earlier this season, will now be replaced by Harsh Dubey, according to ESPNcricinfo.

2025-05-05T06:18:39.468405+00:00 IST

'Great crowd, great atmosphere,' says PBKS head coach Ponting

Punjab Kings (PBKS) began their home leg of the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala with a solid 37-run win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). After being asked to bat, PBKS opener Prabhsimran Singh continued his stunning form and smashed 91 runs off 48 balls at a strike rate of 189.58 with six fours and seven sixes. With late fireworks from PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer (45 off 25 balls), Shashank Singh (33* off 15 balls) and Marcus Stoinis (15* off 5 balls), Punjab posted a mammoth total of 236/5 in 20 overs, according to a release from PBKS.

2025-05-05T05:53:56.526370+00:00 IST

Rayudu criticizes LSG captain Pant’s batting position

Former India cricketer Ambati Rayudu believes that Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant is going through a very bad patch in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 because of his stubbornness in not changing his batting position. According to Rayudu, Pant doesn't have the right mindset to bat in the middle order and would be better suited as an opener, as per ESPNcricinfo.

2025-05-05T05:23:29.742943+00:00 IST

Beau Webster impresses on County debut

Australian all-rounder Beau Webster bolstered his chances of earning a spot in next month's ICC World Test Championship Final with a standout performance on debut for his English county side, Warwickshire, as per the official website of ICC.

2025-05-05T03:26:27.572362+00:00 IST

"It was chaseable": Ayush Badoni reflects on LSG's loss to Punjab

In a high-scoring clash at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) fell short against Punjab Kings (PBKS), who posted a mammoth total of 236/5. Despite a valiant effort with the bat, LSG could only manage 199/7 in response. Ayush Badoni emerged as the standout performer for LSG, showcasing his class with a scintillating 74 off just 40 deliveries. His knock was studded with five boundaries and five towering sixes, keeping LSG in the hunt during the chase. Speaking at the post-match press conference, Badoni acknowledged that the team could have done better in the field.

2025-05-05T03:03:09.894264+00:00 IST

DC mentor Kevin Pietersen on T20 cricket

Delhi Capitals (DC) mentor Kevin Pietersen showered praise on the cricketers who have adapted their game to the demands of T20 cricket in a consistent manner.

2025-05-05T00:45:26.578357+00:00 IST

Prabhsimran Singh on PBKS win against LSG

PBKS opener Prabhsimran Singh expressed his feelings after giving a match-winning performance in the 54th encounter of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).

2025-05-04T23:29:05.022111+00:00 IST

Rishabh Pant opens up on LSG's loss to Punjab Kings in IPL 2025

After losing the match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper Rishabh Pant revealed the reason behind the team's loss in the 54th clash of the ongoing 18th edition of the cash-rich league.

2025-05-04T23:22:10.124820+00:00 IST

Youngsters are playing their best cricket: Chamari Athapaththu

Chasing 276 to make it back-to-back wins in the tri-series, the Sri Lanka batters produced a sublime performance to close out the run chase with five balls to spare.

2025-05-04T22:44:15.838625+00:00 IST

Such wins will give us self-belief: Varun Chakravarthy

With this victory, the Knight Riders are in sixth spot with five wins and five losses.

2025-05-04T22:06:03.628952+00:00 IST

"Everyone stepped up at right time...": PBKS skipper Iyer

PBKS continued their fine run under the duo of Shreyas Iyer and coach Ricky Ponting, rising to second spot following a 37-run win over LSG at Dharamsala's HPCA Stadium on Sunday.

2025-05-04T21:38:10.654225+00:00 IST