Transfers, squad news, series previews and reaction from across international and franchise cricket.
In a stunning display of batting pyrotechnics, Rohit Sharma continued his red-hot streak with the bat as he guided Mumbai Indians to an emphatic seven-wicket victory over the struggling Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday in Hyderabad. Rohit’s well-crafted 70 stood out, as he played a pivotal role in helping MI chase down a target of 144 in just 15.4 overs. The match clearly was a one-sided affair, with Mumbai Indians firmly in…
Sri Lanka have named a formidable squad for the upcoming women’s home tri-nation series involving India and South Africa . The 17-player squad includes some of the well-known names such as Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshi Silva, and Kavisha Dilhari. Sri Lanka will be led by Chamari Athapaththu . Meanwhile, pacer Malki Madara has received a maiden ODI call-up after making an impressive…
Indian veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara has lavished high praise on Indian wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul , who has enjoyed a productive start in the IPL 2025, amassing 323 runs in just seven matches. KL Rahul played another excellent knock on Tuesday, leading his side (Delhi Capitals) to an impressive 39-run win over his former franchise, Lucknow Super Giants . He crafted an unbeaten 57 to help DC chase down LSG’s total of 159 with 13…
Mumbai Indians , who are on a roll, having secured three consecutive victories in the ongoing Indian Premier League, are getting ready to face Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday in Hyderabad. Their upcoming clash against SRH presents an opportunity to extend this winning streak. In contrast, SRH are grappling with persistent inconsistency, having won only two of their seven games so far. After kicking off their campaign on a low, MI’s recent…
Former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu has praised young Shubman Gill’s scintillating 90-run knock that guided Gujarat Titans to a commanding 39-run victory over KKR in their IPL match on Monday. Gill’s innings was a mix of elegance and power, showing his brilliant class. His incredible performance not only anchored GT’s innings but also powered the side to a solid total of 198, which proved to be quite challenging for KKR…
Delhi Capitals cruised to a dominant eight-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday at Ekana Cricket Stadium, with KL Rahul and Abishek Porel playing a major role. The masterful innings from Abhishek Porel and KL Rahul set the tone for the Capitals, guiding the side to a commanding win in just 17.5 overs. Chasing a target of 160, Porel was in dynamic form, crafting a fluent 51 off 36 balls that laid the…
Kolkata Knight Riders’s mentor Dwayne Bravo has admitted that the team’s failure with the bat has been the biggest factor in their gloomy show in the ongoing IPL. On Monday, KKR, who were outperformed by GT, suffered a devastating 39-run defeat. And the latest defeat was their third home loss of the season. For GT, skipper Shubman Gill rocketed 90 runs while his opening partner Sai Sudharsan scored 52 to guide GT to a competitive…
When both LSG and DC last faced off against each other almost a month ago, the latter had emerged victorious, downing the former by 1 wicket, thanks to a heroic knock from Ashutosh Sharma , who blitzed 66 runs off 31 deliveries to take the side over the line. And now, once again, DC and LSG are getting ready to take on each other in the 40th match of the Indian Premier League, scheduled to be played on Thursday at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal…
Demonstrating an outstanding display of masterclass batting and powerful bowling, Gujarat Titans defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 39 runs in their Indian Premier League clash on Monday at Eden Gardens. Put into bat first, Titans produced an imperious performance with the bat, posting an impressive total of 198/3 in 20 overs. Their ever-reliable top order was the backbone of their massive score, with Sai Sudharsan (52), Shubman Gill (90), and Jos…
Indian ODI and Test skipper Rohit Sharma, who plays for Mumbai Indians in the IPL, finally hit his straps as MI thrashed Chennai Super Kings by nine wickets on Sunday at Wankhede. After enduring a series of disappointing innings, Rohit returned to his best, slamming 76 off 45 to inspire the side to a dominant win. His eye-catching knock included six impressive sixes and four boundaries. Speaking on his knock, Rohit asserted that he never…
Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan , who missed out on central contracts last year , have bagged their annual contracts after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced central contracts for the 2024-25 season. Shreyas Iyer features in grade B, while Kishan is in grade C. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ravindra Jadeja are in the A+ category. Mohammed Siraj, KL…
Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj has opened up about his omission from India’s Champions Trophy squad earlier this year. For the showpiece event co-hosted by Pakistan and Dubai, India had gone with pacers Mohammed Shami, Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh, overlooking Siraj, who was in a bit of a struggling mode at that time. However, Siraj didn’t have any issue with being snubbed; instead, he devoted himself to rigorous training to further boost…
