Cricket

IPL 2025: Hazlewood, Dayal save the day as RCB

With this victory, RCB has secured their first win at home after three losses. Standout efforts came from Virat Kohli (70), Devdutt Padikkal (50) after being put to bat first by RR, which powered the hosts to 205/5. All RR batters got starts quick enough to stay alive in the match, but when 18 runs were needed in the final two overs, Hazlewood (4/33) and Dayal (1/33) delivered a fantastic performance, leaving RR 11 runs short of a win.

2025-04-24T18:15:16.602733+00:00 IST

"Since childhood, I have kept my preparation...": PBKS' Wadhera

Wadhera was speaking to the media ahead of his side's match against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. PBKS is at the fifth spot with five wins and three losses, giving them 10 points. On the other hand, KKR is struggling, having won just three of their eight matches and standing in seventh spot in the points table.

2025-04-24T16:57:52.285336+00:00 IST

Virat-Padikkal emerge as most prolific batting pair of IPL 2025

During the clash against the Rajasthan Royals (RR), Virat and Paddikal added 95 runs in 51 balls for the second wicket, reaching a total of 426 runs as a pair. Their partnership played a crucial role in RCB posting 205/5 in their 20 overs.

2025-04-24T16:57:24.651065+00:00 IST

IPL 2025: Virat posts first home fifty of season, overtakes Babar

Virat achieved this unique feat during his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday.

2025-04-24T16:19:40.318311+00:00 IST

Gujarat Titans deepen roots to Gujarati heritage

In a celebration of heritage, culture, and community, the Gujarat Titans spent a memorable day exploring the historic town of Vadnagar; further deepening their bond with the roots of Gujarat. The visit, organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism (Gujarat Tourism) and the Ministry of Home, brought the Titans squad face-to-face with the rich cultural tapestry that defines the region. This visit saw close to 100 members of the franchise - players, support staff, management, families, as well as the ownership - immerse themselves into the culture of the town, according to a release from Gujarat Titans.

2025-04-24T16:12:38.768829+00:00 IST

Virat Kohli smashes a sublime 70 as RCB post 205/5 against RR

Virat Kohli ended his half-century drought at home with a fluent 70 off 42 balls against Rajasthan Royals (RR), helping Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) post a formidable total of 205/5 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

2025-04-24T16:11:57.183919+00:00 IST

"A part of me feels...": Flintoff opens up on horrific car crash

A documentary on Flintoff, titled 'Flintoff', coming to Disney+, touches on the life of one of England's all-time greats in cricket, a massive part of which was the car accident in December 2022 which almost killed him. From 1998-2009, Flintoff represented England in 227 matches, scoring 7,315 runs at an average of 31.39, with eight centuries and 44 fifties and picking up 400 wickets at an average of 29.23. He was the hero of the Ashes 2005 series win for England against Australia, scoring 402 runs in five matches with a century and three fifties and picking up 24 wickets.

2025-04-24T15:05:46.595704+00:00 IST

"We love taking challenges": Nehal Wadhera

As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season heats up, Punjab Kings (PBKS) find themselves in a promising position--currently fifth on the points table with five wins and three losses, tallying ten points. With the race to the playoffs intensifying, all eyes are on their crucial upcoming clash against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Saturday at Eden Gardens.

2025-04-24T14:53:57.129042+00:00 IST

IPL 2025: RR wins toss, opt to bowl against RCB

Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper Riyan Parag won the toss and elected to bowl first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday.

2025-04-24T14:00:02.664136+00:00 IST

Ganguly, Pujara extend birthday wishes to Sachin Tendulkar

The Cricket fraternity continues to extend wishes to 'Master Blaster' and India's 'God of Cricket', Sachin Tendulkar, as he turned 52 on Thursday.

2025-04-24T13:44:55.852224+00:00 IST

"I went up to him and asked...": PBKS's Nehal on talk with Virat

Wadhera was speaking to the media ahead of his side's match against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. PBKS is at the fifth spot with five wins and three losses, giving them 10 points. So far, Wadhera has scored 189 runs in seven matches at an average of 37.80, with a strike rate of over 146 and a half-century. His best score this season is 62 and he has played some crucial knocks for PBKS.

2025-04-24T13:12:10.332119+00:00 IST

Shanto backs seasoned Bangladesh campaigner to bounce back

"He is an experienced cricketer. He is not only contributing with his batting, he is a part of the planning group as well when we field," Shanto said of Rahim, as quoted from the official website of the ICC. "He is an experienced cricketer. He is not only contributing with his batting, he is a part of the planning group as well when we field," Shanto said of Rahim, as quoted from the official website of ICC.

2025-04-24T11:21:17.152981+00:00 IST

Former England opener wants SRH to promote Klaasen up the order

Klaasen's remarkable 71 runs and his 99-run stand with Abhinav Manohar prevented SRH, struggling at 35/5, from avoiding a downright humiliation against Mumbai Indians (MI) at their home ground of Uppal Stadium on Thursday. Klaasen walked in with his side at 13/3 and produced a fighting knock that powered his side to 143/8 in their 20 overs, which MI chased down.

2025-04-24T11:05:01.310012+00:00 IST

Yuvraj, Dhawan extend heartfelt wishes to Sachin

On the occasion of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's 52nd birthday on Thursday, former Indian cricketers Yuvraj Singh and Shikhar Dhawan took to social media to pay heartfelt wishes to the Master Blaster, whose contribution to Indian cricket remains unparalleled.

2025-04-24T10:52:01.111231+00:00 IST

Cricket fraternity extends wishes to legendary Sachin Tendulkar

Tendulkar is a name recognised in households not only in India but across all major cricketing nations worldwide. It would not be wrong to say that the sport owes a lot to the 'Master Blaster' for the sheer popularity, competitiveness and money power it currently enjoys.

2025-04-24T09:14:22.751948+00:00 IST

IPL 2025: Chawla decodes reason behind MI's second wind

Former stars Matthew Hayden and Piyush Chawla traced down the factors behind Mumbai Indians' newfound success and lavished praise on the batting masterclass from Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav that they produced against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

2025-04-24T09:05:43.684552+00:00 IST

Jitesh Sharma outlines massive reason he feels settled in RCB

Royal Challengers Bengaluru first-choice wicketkeeper batter Jitesh Sharma opened up about the bond he shared with the team mentor and franchise icon Dinesh Karthik and the influence he has had on his game.

2025-04-24T08:33:38.372402+00:00 IST

Srikkanth drops massive praise for "legend" Rohit Sharma

Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth felt that India's seasoned opener, Rohit Sharma, delivered a rollicking display with the bat against Sunrisers in Hyderabad, reminding everyone of the reason why he is classified as a "legend".

2025-04-24T08:00:11.802537+00:00 IST

Bangladesh recall in-form opener for 2nd Test against Zimbabwe

After suffering a historic defeat against Zimbabwe in the opening Test, Bangladesh have decided to recall in-form opener Anamul Haque back to the fold, while tearaway Nahid Rana has stepped aside to fulfil his commitments in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) for the second and last fixture of the series.

2025-04-24T07:21:54.622907+00:00 IST

A look at 'Master Blaster' Sachin Tendulkar's memorable WC knocks

'Master Blaster' Sachin Tendulkar, worshipped as the 'God of Cricket' in India, turned 52 on Thursday. Throughout his record-shattering career, Sachin left an everlasting impression with his exquisite skill set with the bat across different tournaments; however, in the ICC World Cup, he was a class above the rest.

2025-04-24T06:38:14.981745+00:00 IST

Being investigated: Delhi Police on Gambhir death threat

Delhi Police on Thursday assured that an investigation has been launched regarding the alleged death threat that India head coach Gautam Gambhir received from "ISIS Kashmir."

2025-04-24T05:22:38.465253+00:00 IST