Cricket

Pakistan Prevail, West Indies stunned in Women's WC Qualifer

Pakistan kicked off their ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 campaign with a hard-fought win over Ireland, while West Indies were left stunned by a spirited Scotland despite a valiant effort from Hayley Matthews, on an eventful opening day of the tournament, according to the ICC.

2025-04-09T15:35:06.128807+00:00 IST

IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals win toss, opt to field against Gujarat

Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper Sanju Samson won the toss and elected to bowl first against the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 23rd encounter of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday.

2025-04-09T13:59:22.483064+00:00 IST

Michael Bracewell rises in ODI all-rounder rankings

Star New Zealand player Michael Bracewell rose in the latest ICC Men's ODI all-rounder rankings by two spots following his strong performance against Pakistan in the three-match series, which the Blackcaps swept 3-0.

2025-04-09T12:47:33.746150+00:00 IST

ISPL star Abhishek Dalhor joins KKR as net bowler for IPL

After a phenomenal run in the past two seasons of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), Majhi Mumbai's star all-rounder Abhishek Kumar Dalhor has been picked by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as a net bowler for the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

2025-04-09T11:48:18.240577+00:00 IST

Devdutt Padikkal on his test debut

He emphasized the special feeling of living out his daily aspirations and realizing his ultimate goal. Padikkal highlighted the significance of playing Test cricket, acknowledging it as a pinnacle of his cricketing journey.

2025-04-09T09:20:26.547267+00:00 IST

Working with Virat is something special: Devdutt Padikkal

Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Devdutt Padikkal shared his experience of working with batting maestro Virat Kohli and his dream of lifting the Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy with the franchise as they continue to prosper in the ongoing 18th edition of the cash-rich league.

2025-04-09T09:17:29.633534+00:00 IST

Kohli reflects on IPL's format and dynamic structure

While speaking on Jio Hotstar, Kohli highlighted the unique mental and competitive challenges of the IPL and emphasised its dynamic nature compared to shorter bilateral series.

2025-04-09T08:49:22.698854+00:00 IST

"Felt like fantasy land": Virat reminisces his debut IPL season

India stalwart Virat Kohli took a trip down memory lane and reminisced about his debut for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League back in 2008, during which he was in complete "awe" of meeting legends Anil Kumble and Rahul Dravid.

2025-04-09T08:16:29.275730+00:00 IST

Virat Kohli reflects on his game

While speaking on JioHotstar, he explained that he takes the lead when he's in rhythm but readily steps back if someone else is better positioned to take charge. He clarified that his approach is not about overshadowing anyone but about prioritizing the team's success and playing according to the demands of the situation.

2025-04-09T08:02:17.725395+00:00 IST

Sachin Tendulkar feeds elephants, enjoys jeep safari

The 'Master Blaster' continued to enjoy his time in the Kaziranga National Park and interacted with the wildlife present in the sanctuary. He fed elephants sugarcane sticks and then enjoyed a jeep safari.

2025-04-09T07:48:48.618264+00:00 IST

Robin Uthappa feels CSK's middle order has a lack of intent

While speaking on Jio Hotstar, Uthappa said that the team's middle overs were their downfall. Despite a strong start, they failed to maintain momentum and lost control of the game. Uthappa highlighted the importance of big overs after the powerplay to keep the pressure on the opposition, which the team failed to achieve.

2025-04-09T07:31:10.882043+00:00 IST

Sidhu backs Priyansh Arya to represent India

When Punjab were looking like a lost cause, dwindling at 83/5, with defeat staring at their face, Priyansh raised the tempo with a memorable outing with the bat. With the odds stacked against Punjab, he tore through Chennai's star-studded bowling unit, featuring Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja.

2025-04-09T07:13:00.965514+00:00 IST

"He showed the bravery": Mark Boucher on Priyansh's innings

While speaking on Jio Hostar, Boucher said that he was impressed by Arya's audacity and bravery. He believed he had a clear intention to score a century quickly and executed it perfectly, despite the constant fall of wickets from the other end. Boucher highlighted his ability to stick to his game plan and achieve a remarkable feat, putting him among the greatest for scoring a century in just 39 balls.

2025-04-09T07:07:14.296773+00:00 IST

Robin Uthappa on Dhoni's innings against PBKS

While speaking on Jio Hotstar, Uthappa said that Dhoni is passing on the responsibility to younger players, preparing them for the future and ensuring CSK remains a competitive team. While Uthappa acknowledged that Dhoni's batting skills are still valuable, he believed that the team focuses on building a strong foundation for future success.

2025-04-09T07:03:35.706232+00:00 IST

Srikkanth scathing take on CSK bowlers after PBKS defeat

Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth launched a scathing attack on Chennai Super Kings for its woeful fielding effort against Punjab Kings. He believes it is high time Chennai figures out its bowling and finds a way to restrict opposition before 180 because that is the chasing capacity of the current batting unit.

2025-04-09T06:24:54.158491+00:00 IST

IPL 2025: Maxwell fined heavily, accumulates one demerit point

Punjab Kings all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has been fined 25 per cent of his match fees and accumulated a demerit point after breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during their clash against Chennai Super Kings at the New PCA Stadium on Tuesday.

2025-04-09T05:14:53.739874+00:00 IST

Hasan Ali drops bold statement ahead of PSL opener

With the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and Indian Premier League's (IPL) schedule clashing this time around, right-arm seamer Hasan Ali expressed optimism with a jaw-dropping remark that fans and viewers would watch PSL, Pakistan's premier T20 tournament, if they play well.

2025-04-09T04:43:02.675746+00:00 IST

Shashank Singh credits WI icon Brian Lara for batting advice

Punjab Kings' explosive batter Shashank Singh credited legendary West Indies batter Brian Lara for the balance he has been able to maintain between timing and a belligerent batting approach while fulfilling the middle-order role.

2025-04-09T04:07:56.710920+00:00 IST

Ashwin surpasses Bhuvneshwar to become third-highest wicket-taker

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin surpassed Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) right-arm seamer Bhuvnesh Kumar to become the third-highest wicket-taker in the history of Indian Premier League (IPL).

2025-04-09T02:54:18.136057+00:00 IST

Game was lost in field: Felming's unfiltered assessment

Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming was scathing while assessing the fielding effort from his side and hopeful following an improved batting display against Punjab Kings on Tuesday night as they slumped to their fourth defeat on the trot in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

2025-04-09T02:52:01.802877+00:00 IST

CSK skipper Gaikwad speaks on "point of difference" during four successive IPL 2025 losses

CSK's downward spiral in IPL continued as a counter-attacking century from Priyansh Arya and timely wickets by PBKS bowlers condemned them to a fourth-successive loss in the ongoing IPL by 18 runs.

2025-04-08T20:31:41.100711+00:00 IST