Transfers, squad news, series previews and reaction from across international and franchise cricket.
In a nail-biting showdown on Tuesday in Lucknow, RCB showcased their dominance with a commanding 6-wicket victory over LSG , sealing a top-two finish and securing a vital spot in qualifier 1. RCB chased down a daunting target of 228 with eight balls to spare, riding on a masterclass from Jitesh Sharma and strong supporting knocks from Mayank Agarwal and Virat Kohli. Chasing the target, Virat Kohli laid the groundwork for the chase with a composed 54.
Josh Inglis and Priyansh Arya slammed half-centuries to power Punjab Kings to a seven-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians on Monday in Jaipur. With the win, Punjab successfully sealed a top-two spot in the IPL playoffs. Meanwhile, PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer highlighted the support of head coach Ricky Ponting and the management that has played a big role in their success right from the…
South African batter and women's team captain Laura Wolvaardt has recommitted to the Adelaide Strikers, penning a contract for two more seasons. She will continue to maintain her association with the Adelaide Strikers until BBL12. In her five-year journey with the franchise, Laura has racked up 1726 runs at 27.83 and a strike rate of 110.92. "I'm absolutely delighted to be extending my time with the Adelaide Strikers for another two seasons. The club…
The stage is set for a high-profile finale to the league stage of the Indian Premier League as Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants lock horns in a high-stakes encounter on Tuesday in Lucknow. While the two sides find themselves at opposite ends of the points table, the stakes remain high for both sides for their respective reasons. RCB, who are sitting comfortably in third place, have already secured a playoff…
Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting has lauded his team's resilience and determination following their commanding victory over high-flying Mumbai Indians , which secured them a top-two finish and a spot in Qualifier. The win underscores consistent performance throughout the season, positioning them as strong contenders for the IPL title. "I'm obviously very pleased for the group. It's a lot of hard work that goes…
Punjab Kings , on Monday in Jaipur, stamped their authority in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 with a dominant seven-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians , securing a top-two finish and a spot in the qualifier 1. PBKS, one of the most consistent sides this season, delivered a clinical all-round performance in a high-stakes clash. Chasing a competitive target of 185, Punjab were propelled by explosive half-centuries from Priyansh Arya and Josh…
Young Indian batter Shubman Gill is set to lead India in the five-match Test series against England after being appointed India’s Test skipper, taking over from Rohit Sharma. Rohit Sharma called time on his Test career recently, putting an end to a career that spanned 12 years. There were reports earlier floating around that Bumrah would be named India’s Test captain, but he wasn’t appointed as captain due to fitness concerns and workload…
As the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) approaches its conclusion, all eyes will be on the blockbuster face-off between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings, scheduled to be held on Monday in Jaipur. Both teams have already secured their spots in the playoffs, but with a top-two finish still on the line, there’s plenty left to play for. Punjab Kings have been the benchmark of consistency this season. Their disciplined bowling and solid batting have seen them…
As India gear up for their highly anticipated five-match Test series against England , wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul is ready to showcase his skills in the longer format of the game. Rahul enters the series with a renewed focus and a deep appreciation for red-ball cricket. In preparation for the series, KL Rahul has emphasised his love for red-ball cricket. “I love red ball cricket. I mean you can’t take that away from…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have received a significant boost ahead of their final league match and the upcoming IPL playoffs with the return of star pacer Josh Hazlewood . Hazlewood, who is RCB’s highest wicket-taker this season, is set to rejoin the squad after a spell on the sidelines due to a shoulder injury. “Yeah, obviously, it's great to be back. Made the most of the last week in Brisbane and bowled quite a few overs.…
In their final league stage match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings will face each other on Sunday in Ahmedabad. GT have already secured their place in the playoffs, sitting comfortably at the top of the table. However, a victory in this final league match is crucial for them to ensure a spot in Qualifier 1, providing them a second chance if they lose. Key players like Shubman Gill, Sai…
India have named their squad for the upcoming five-match Test series against England, to be played in June, with Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair making their comeback to the side. The squad will be led by young Shubman Gill, who was named India's Test skipper on Saturday. Rishabh Pant has been named as India's vice-captain. Gill has represented India in 32 Tests, and has 1893 runs at an average of 35.05. He has also smashed five…
