Transfers, squad news, series previews and reaction from across international and franchise cricket.
The highly anticipated 2025 Indian Premier League season opener between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru , scheduled for Saturday (March 22) at Eden Gardens, is facing potential disruption as Indian Met Department (IMD) has issued an orange weather alert for the region. The warning raises concerns that adverse weather conditions, including rain and strong winds, could affect the match.…
Mumbai Indians are gearing up for a new season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, determined to bounce back from a forgettable campaign last year. In the 2024-25 season, Mumbai found themselves at the bottom of the points table, enduring a tough run filled with numerous challenges. As the franchise looks ahead, they are aiming to put the setbacks behind them and begin afresh with renewed hope. Last year was a season to forget for Mumbai…
Pakistan will take on New Zealand in a crucial third T20I match of the ongoing five-match series on Friday at Eden Park in Auckland. With New Zealand having displayed exceptional skills in the first two encounters, the pressure is mounting on Pakistan, as they find themselves in a do-or-die situation after losing both of the opening games. The series has so far been a challenge for Pakistan, who now find themselves 0-2 down. New Zealand have…
The highly anticipated Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL) is back, and this year promises to be bigger and better than ever. The Big-Bucks tournament, which is set to kick off on March 22, will run until May 25. With ten teams vying for glory, the competition will see some of the biggest names in world cricket joining forces with young guns, ensuring a thrilling tournament . This season will also witness a bunch of fresh leaders, who will lead their sides for the first time in…
Former Australian cricketer Michael Clarke has expressed his support for BCCI’s decision to ban England batter Harry Brook from the IPL for two years. Brook recently withdrew from this year's edition of the IPL, a decision that has fetched him a lot of criticism. The ban is a result of Brook’s sudden withdrawal. He was scheduled to play for Delhi Capitals after being bought by the franchise for INR 6.25 crore.
Suryakumar Yadav will be leading Mumbai Indians in their opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 in the absence of regular skipper Hardik Pandya, who will serve a one-match ban handed during IPL 2024. Mumbai Indians will be facing Chennai Super Kings in their opening match on Sunday at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. During IPL 2024, Hardik was fined for maintaining a slow over-rate in MI's last league-stage match against…
Indian batter Shreyas Iyer is looking forward to batting at No. 3 in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier league, beginning March 22. Iyer, who is set to lead Punjab Kings after guiding Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to title victory last year, has expressed his desire to bat at No.3. Recently, he was instrumental in India’s title-winning campaign at the Champions Trophy while batting at No.4.
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are gearing up for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 with fresh energy and renewed hope. After two years under the captaincy of South African veteran Faf du Plessis , RCB have made the bold decision to appoint a new skipper in Rajat Patidar . The shift in leadership is a major change for RCB as they set their sights on claiming their elusive maiden IPL title. Faf du…
Lucknow Super Giants’ dynamic batter Nicholas Pooran has thrown his full support behind Rishabh Pant , who is set to lead the Super Giants for the first time in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL). Explosive batter Pant was snapped up by the franchise for a whopping sum of INR 27 crore in last year’s auction in Jeddah. “Yeah, again, there’s a better, fresh air. He…
New Zealand Women’s cricket team has announced their squad for the upcoming t hree-match T20I series against Australia Women . Suzie Bates will be leading the side. While, Izzy Gaze misses out due to an injury. She has been replaced by Polly Inglis. The series will also see the return of star all-rounder Sophie Devine . Devine, who had taken a break from cricket, is making her comeback to the national team after being ruled out…
New Zealand clinched a five-wicket victory in the second T20I match against Pakistan on Tuesday in Dunedin to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. Following an hour delay due to rain, the match had been reduced to 15 overs and Pakistan, who were asked to bat, posted a good total of 135 for the loss of nine wickets. They were bolstered by an impressive innings from skipper Salman Agha , who clouted 28-ball 46. Defending the total, Pakistan bowlers…
RCB batter Rajat Patidar is gearing up to lead Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), beginning March 22. Patidar, who was named team’s skipper last month, has taken the reins from Faf du Plessis, who was released by the franchise ahead of the mega auction last year in November. Meanwhile, former RCB captain Virat Kohli , who remains a part of the team, has backed Patidar to lead the…
