Sanju Samson (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals (RR), now back under the leadership of Sanju Samson, will take on an in-form Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a high-stakes Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash on Saturday.A big focus of the match will be on a struggling Yashasvi Jaiswal, who will be eager to shift … Read more
NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss on Tuesday and opted to field against Rishabh Pant-led Lucknow Super Giants at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Iyer included New Zealand speedster Lockie Ferguson in the playing XI, handing him his debut cap for Punjab Kings.“We are … Read more
Shashank Singh, left, and Shreyas Iyer (Photo Credit: BCCI) To say that Shreyas Iyer has rediscovered himself will be an understatement, considering his recent stints with the bat, especially in white-ball cricket. Besides the runs he continues to score, it’s the ease of batting that has stood out in his knocks of late. Beginning his … Read more
Shreyas Iyer (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy stint with Punjab Kings began in the perfect fashion, as he led his team to a thrilling 11-run victory over Gujarat Titans in their IPL 2025 clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. His commanding unbeaten 97 with the bat and astute leadership helped Punjab … Read more
Team India, currently in scintillating form, will look to clinch their third ICC Champions Trophy title when they face a determined New Zealand in the final at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. India’s previous triumphs came in 2002 and 2013, and this final offers them a chance to settle some old scores against the … Read more
Virat Kohli. (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Star Indian batter Virat Kohli once again proved his mettle under pressure with a match-winning knock against Australia in the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy, guiding India to a comfortable victory in Dubai.Chasing 265 on a tricky surface, India was in trouble at 43/2, but Kohli anchored the … Read more
India’s Varun Chakravarthy (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India capped off their Group A campaign in the ICC Champions Trophy with a commanding 44-run victory over New Zealand, thanks to Shreyas Iyer’s composed 79 and Varun Chakaravarthy’s stellar 5/42. The win secured India’s place at the top of the table and set up a highly anticipated … Read more
Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: A dramatic moment unfolded during India’s Champions Trophy 2025 clash against New Zealand when Virat Kohli’s dismissal sparked an animated reaction from Ravindra Jadeja, instantly going viral on social media.Kohli, one of cricket’s most celebrated batters, fell cheaply after an outstanding catch by Glenn Phillips.Attempting a fierce … Read more
Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma. (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: A year before the 50-over World Cup at home in 2023, India played 30 ODIs in order to find the right balance and the right combination. As a result, India had a near faultless show – up until that forgettable evening in Ahmedabad.With the ICC Champions … Read more
India have been dominant in the few ODIs they’ve played heading into the Champions Trophy, but inconsistencies remain in the batting order…Does India’s middle order wear an uncertain look heading into the Champions Trophy? The dominance against England at home in the lead up to the ICC tournament notwithstanding, there appears to be some confusion … Read more