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"Need To Take...": MS Dhoni Blunt As Ever As CSK's IPL 2025 Playoff Hope Fade Away After Losing To PBKS

The loss to PBKS marks a historic low for the MS Dhoni-led CSK, as they have now failed to make it to the playoffs in two consecutive seasons from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/cTQnabw via IFTTT

Can CSK Enter IPL 2025 Playoffs After Losing To PBKS? Updated Points Table Indicates...

CSK is currently at the bottom of the IPL 2025 points table, with two wins and eight losses, giving them four points from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/p7TjNlt via IFTTT

Virender Sehwag Finally Breaks Silence On Why Delhi Didn't Sign Virat Kohli In 2008: "Our Thinking..."

Virat Kohli has been a one-franchise man throughout his career so far, making him the only player to play for one team for 18 seasons. from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/7GAILEm via IFTTT

Axar Patel Grimaces In Pain, Leaves Field After Injuring Hand To Leave DC Worried vs KKR In IPL 2025 Match

Axar Patel, Delhi Capitals captain, got injured during the side's IPL 2025 match against Kolkata Knight Riders in Delhi from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/0fs3Eja via IFTTT

Vaibhav Suryavanshi Scripts History, 14-year-Old Shatters Three Records With 17-Ball 50 For RR vs GT In IPL 2025

Vaibhav Suryavanshi slammed a fiery half-century off just 17 balls for Rajasthan Royals against Gujarat Titans in an IPL 2025 match in Jaipur from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/4le2PV9 via IFTTT

"People Are Forgetting...": 'Chase Master' Virat Kohli Makes Sensational Claim As RCB Go Top

Virat Kohli opened up on his batting methodology, saying his focus remains on analysing the conditions and rotating the strike as he scripted yet another successful chase to lift Royal Challengers Bengaluru to the top of the IPL table. from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/KWsc9BD via IFTTT

IPL 2025 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap: RCB Climb To Top, Mumbai Indians At...

RCB's sixth straight away win saw them claim the top spot, pushing DC to the fourth position. from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/6vprids via IFTTT

Virat Kohli, KL Rahul Engage In Heated Exchange During IPL 2025 Clash - Video Is Viral

Virat Kohli and KL Rahul engaged in a heated exchange during the IPL 2025 encounter between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals. from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/shuSwkM via IFTTT

"Really Happy When We Lost...": MI Batter Suryakumar Yadav's Honest Statement After Fiery Fifty vs LSG

Mumbai Indians' star batter Suryakumar Yadav continues his terrific form in the Indian Premier League 2025. from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/IqNGUsl via IFTTT

"Has Taken Bull By The Horns": RCB Spin Bowling Coach On Batter Devdutt Padikkal

Ahead of his side's match against Delhi Capitals (DC) in Delhi, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) spin bowling coach Malolan Rangarajan spoke on Devdutt Padikkal. from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/LEl5hdP via IFTTT

How Can KKR Qualify For IPL 2025 Playoffs After Match Against Punjab Kings Is Called Off

The IPL 2025 encounter between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens in Kolkata was called off due to bad weather. from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/dtIQaJw via IFTTT

IPL 2025 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap: Punjab Kings Gain A Spot At Expense Of Mumbai Indians

Rain played spoilsport as Kolkata Knight Riders' IPL match against Punjab Kings was called off after the visiting team posted 201 for 4 in Kolkata on Saturday. from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/uGJP2DZ via IFTTT

Ambati Rayudu Opens Up On MS Dhoni's Future Plans For CSK

Former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu offered his perspective on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) current form from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/Wo86mz4 via IFTTT

Sunil Gavaskar Blasts IPL vs Ranji Trophy Imbalance, Pinpoints Shock Salary Divide

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar heaped praises on IPL but also pointed out the difference for a player playing in IPL and domestic cricket in India. from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/L5wfgFx via IFTTT

What Defeat Against SRH Means For CSK's IPL 2025 Playoffs Hopes

Chennai Super Kings are all but out of the IPL 2025 playoffs race after defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad. from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/60vuLUe via IFTTT

IPL 2025 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap: CSK All But Out, SRH Rise To...

SRH edged out CSK by five wickets in their IPL 2025 match, thus keeping their slim playoff hopes alive. from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/FTsUHKQ via IFTTT

"He Was Told Something...": Harbhajan Singh Slams Rishabh Pant Coming To Bat At No.7 For LSG vs DC

Rishabh Pant, who is the costliest player in IPL history, has failed to perform with the bat. from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/i2q0Tfw via IFTTT

Watch: Yashasvi Jaiswal Angry With Josh Hazlewood After Fiery Send-off During RCB vs RR IPL 2025 Game

The Yashavi Jaiswal vs Josh Hazlewood contest in the IPL 2025 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals in Bengaluru on Thursday was an intriguing one from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/vhJdeE8 via IFTTT

Virat Kohli Slams 1st 50 At Home In IPL 2025 For RCB vs RR, Surpasses Babar Azam For Historic Feat

Virat Kohli achieved a unique feat during RCB's Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday. from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/3dZ2x8w via IFTTT

"Hasn't Worked Out...": Pat Cummins Reflects As SRH Collapse To Sixth Defeat Of IPL 2025 vs MI

Mumbai Indians chased down a target of 144 with 5.2 overs to spare against Sunrisers Hyderabad. from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/SNE8Wtd via IFTTT

Under Pressure Rahul Dravid Delivers Brutal "No Options" Message To Rajasthan Royals

Rahul Dravid accepted that the Royals have not fared well in crunch situations in this tournament despite playing excellent cricket in patches. from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/4zbHN63 via IFTTT

IPL 2025 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap: With 4th Straight Win, Mumbai Indians Jump To...

Mumbai Indians fourth win on the trot took them to the third spot from the earlier sixth in the IPL 2025 points table from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/k7BA65d via IFTTT

Rishabh Pant Told To 'Stop Giving Excuses' By Ex-India Star, Urged To Take More Control Of LSG

Rishabh Pant has endured a difficult season on a personal level, scoring only 106 runs in nine games. from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/7V01NwU via IFTTT

Rishabh Pant's Bizarre Logic For Coming To Bat At No.7 In Last Over vs DC: "To Capitalise..."

Batting first, LSG managed only 159 for 6 with Rishabh Pant scoring a duck coming in at No.7 with only two balls remaining in the innings. from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/Aa2rGXp via IFTTT

KL Rahul Almost Ignores Sanjiv Goenka As 'Cold Hand-Shake' Video Goes Viral

From IPL 2022 to 2024, KL Rahul was the captain of the Sanjiv Goenka-owned LSG. from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/W3GQSC1 via IFTTT

IPL 2025 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap: KL Rahul's Half-Century vs LSG Takes DC Closer To Playoffs

Delhi Capitals registered a thumping victory over Lucknow Super Giants in their IPL 2025 match on Tuesday from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/rLhXZYU via IFTTT

Watch: Nicholas Pooran Meets Fan Who Was Injured By His Six. This Happens Next

Following an unfortunate incident, Lucknow Super Giants star batter Nicholas Pooran made a fan's day by gifting him a signed cap. from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/0dFroj9 via IFTTT

How Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja Got BCCI's A+ Contract Despite T20 Retirement

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli figure in A+ category but it remains to be seen if the Mumbai batter will be asked to lead the team in England from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/4dCK0PX via IFTTT

IPL 2025 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap: Shubman Gill-Led GT Extend Lead, KKR's Playoff Hopes Fading

Gujarat Titans became the first team to reach 12 points in IPL 2025 with their victory over Kolkata Knight Riders. from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/qda1xAk via IFTTT

"You Left Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant...": Suresh Raina Goes On Scathing Attack At Rock-Bottom CSK

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) auction strategy has been questioned by Suresh Raina. from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/AwN6RHT via IFTTT

IPL 2025 Points Table After MI vs CSK Game: Chennai Super Kings Stay At Bottom Spot, Mumbai Indians Rise To...

Skipper Rohit Sharma (76 not out) and Suryakumar Yadav (68 not out) tore apart Chennai Super Kings to hand Mumbai Indians a commanding nine-wicket win. from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/FJ9n3P2 via IFTTT

How Can CSK Still Qualify For IPL 2025 Playoffs After Crushing Loss Against Mumbai Indians

Chennai Super Kings continued their disappointing run in IPL 2025 as they slumped to a nine-wicket loss against Mumbai Indians. from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/YWtdJLy via IFTTT

Rajat Patidar Primed To Be "Front Runner In Captaincy" In Indian Cricket Team

RCB captain Rajat Patidar has impressed many with his leadership qualities. from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/siXzEAb via IFTTT

IPL 2025 Points Table After RR vs LSG Game: Lucknow Super Giants Fourth, Rajasthan Royals Down To...

It was heartbreak for Rajasthan Royals, who lost from a dominant position to slump to their fourth straight loss -- and sixth defeat in eight matches from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/uXjh53f via IFTTT

Rahul Dravid Breaks Silence On Reports Of Sanju Samson-Rajasthan Royals Rift: "Don't Know Where..."

Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid completely rubbished reports of any rift between the franchise and skipper Sanju Samson. from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/E4J8tXn via IFTTT

RCB Star Slams 3 Sixes In A Row Against Punjab Kings, Leaves Everyone Stunned - Watch

Tim David slammed three sixes in the final over to score a fiery half-century for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Punjab Kings in IPL 2025. from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/WGACe6M via IFTTT

Rahul Dravid Points Out Major Issue For Rajasthan Royals In IPL 2025: "We Suffered A Bit..."

Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid on Friday admitted that death bowling has been a cause for concern for the franchise in the ongoing IPL. from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/R4DvPbZ via IFTTT

Rohit Sharma Finally Reveals Story Behind Famous 'Garden Mein Nahi Ghoomna' Dialogue

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma finally revealed the story behind his famous "Koi Garden mein nahi ghoomega" dialogue. from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/O4MjhpN via IFTTT

Fresh Details Emerge On BCCI Sacking Abhishek Nayar From Team India: "What's The Point Of..."

Abhishek Nayar had come on board as the Indian team assistant coach in July last year after leaving Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/TS6Pk0W via IFTTT

IPL 2025 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap: X-Factor Will Jacks Comes Good As Mumbai Indians Down SunRisers Hyderabad

Led by Will Jacks who played a decisive role with a fine 36 (26 balls, 3x4s, 3x6s) after a crucial spell of 3-0-14-2, Mumbai Indians executed an all-round show to record their second consecutive win. from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/8STNHqr via IFTTT

"What Has He Done Wrong?" Rahul Dravid's Rajasthan Royals Brutally Roasted For Super Over Call vs Delhi Capitals

Mitchell Starc produced a display of brilliant pace bowling as Delhi Capitals beat Rajasthan Royals in Super Over during their IPL 2025 encounter. from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/U5pYoNC via IFTTT

IPL 2025 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap: Delhi Capitals Reclaim Top Spot After Super Over Drama vs Rajasthan Royals

Mitchell Starc powered Delhi Capitals (DC) to a thrilling Super Over win over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their IPL 2025 match. from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/HLGydvF via IFTTT

"Who Left A Legacy, You?": Pakistan Legend Shoaib Akhtar Hits Back At Mohammad Hafeez

Mohammad Hafeez had questioned the legacy left behind the Pakistan squad of the late 1990s, to which Shoaib Akhtar has hit back. from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/P2C4VIa via IFTTT

"I'll Take The Blame": Ajinkya Rahane's Never-Heard-Before Outburst After KKR Fail To Chase 112

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane blamed the batting unit including himself after failing to chase 112 against Punjab Kings. from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/KeaVByd via IFTTT

"What A...": RJ Mahvash's Heartfelt Post For Yuzvendra Chahal After IPL 2025 Heriocs vs KKR

Spinner Yuzvendra Chahal returned figures of 4/28 as PBKS defended IPL's lowest ever total (in 20-overs-a-side game) of 111 to down KKR by 16 runs. from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/6TwGIe3 via IFTTT

IPL 2025 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap: Despite MS Dhoni Heroics, CSK Stay At...

Chennai Super Kings' losing streak came to an end with a dramatic last-over win against Lucknow Super Giants. from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/Wr03bN1 via IFTTT

MS Dhoni Achieves Historic Record, Becomes First Player In The World To...

Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni added another feather to his cap in his illustrious career from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/SMVgjXY via IFTTT

Chennai Super Kings Rope In 17-Year-Old Batter Ayush Mhatre, SRH Name Replacement For Adam Zampa

Chennai Super Kings have picked Ayush Mhatre as a replacement for their injured skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/sjyzDYa via IFTTT

Rohit Makes Huge Unwanted Record After Flopshow With The Bat In DC vs MI

Former Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma's dreadful run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) continued with another mediocre outing on a placid strip against Delhi Capitals on an action-packed Sunday. Rohit and Ryan Rickelton tried to exploit the benign conditions by adopting a belligerent approach against the table-toppers after being put to bat. Rohit showed signs of positivity by clobbering Mitchell Starc in the second over. With two boundaries and a sole six, Rohit looked set for an extended stay on the crease. However, he lost the plot while trying to find the balance between aggression and caution. The seasoned opener went for a sweep, missed the ball completely and was pinned in front of the stumps. With another failure to his name, Rohit returned to the dressing room with 18(12). After another flop show, Rohit now has the second-lowest batting average as an opener since IPL 2023 among players who have at least played a minimum of 25 innings. Since IPL 2023, Rohit has ave...

How Abhishek Convinced Superstitious Father To Watch Him Play Live In Stadium

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) revived their IPL 2025 bid with a much-needed win on Saturday, beating Punjab Kings (PBKS). Opener Abhishek Sharma smashed 141 off 55 balls as SRH chased down 246 with eight wickets and nine balls to spare. Abhishek and Travis Head put on this season's highest stand of 171 to set up the second highest successful chase in the history of IPL. However, SRH's chase was all about Abhishek's brilliance as the southpaw didn't let the required run-rate slip beyond his team's sight at any stage. And his parents were in the stands to witness his effortless strokemaking. In fact, Abhishek's father Raj Kumar Sharma revealed he never watched his son play live at a stadium in the IPL.  Abhishek's father Raj Kumar Sharma revealed he never watched his son play live at a stadium in the IPL, mainly because of his superstitious nature. Raj Kumar also revealed that, given his superstitious belief, he started blaming himself after Abhishek was caugh...

RCB To Wear Green Jerseys Against RR To Raise Awareness About Conservation

Royal Challengers Bengaluru players will once again sport their iconic green jerseys when they take on Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Sunday. The green jerseys, made from recycled fabric, highlight the franchise's broader sustainability initiatives, aiming to raise awareness about conservation and the need to protect the environment. RCB is a "carbon-neutral" T20 franchise, and through this initiative at the home stadium for fan engagement throughout the season, the team seeks to further engage fans in its environmental mission with the ambition of becoming carbon-positive, according to the RCB press release. Speaking on the initiative, Rajesh Menon, COO, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, said, "For us it is about being bold, both on and off the pitch. Our green jerseys are more than just a symbol; they are a call to action. As proud representatives of the Garden City, sustainability is a natural priority for us. Through this initiative, we a...

"This Is For...": Abhishek's Mysterious Note After 40-Ball 100 Revealed

Abhishek Sharma batted like a man possessed during SunRisers Hyderabad's 246-run chase against Punjab Kings. The SRH batter slammed a 40-ball 100 as SRH made a mockery of the chase against PBKS. After reaching the century-mark Abhishek could be seen bringing out a note and displaying it to the public. The note became a matter of intrigue as rival captain Shreyas Iyer started reading it. Later, visuals showed the note said: "This one is for orange army". When Abhishek Sharma crossed 132 he became the highest individual Indian scorer in an innings in the IPL.  "THIS ONE IS FOR ORANGE ARMY". - The message from Abhishek Sharma pic.twitter.com/2tBNSsKybF — Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 12, 2025 WHAT. A. MOMENT. 100 reasons to celebrate #AbhishekSharma 's knock tonight! PS. Don't miss his special message for #OrangeArmy Watch the LIVE action https://t.co/HQTYFKNoGR #IPLonJioStar #SRHvPBKS | LIVE NOW on Star Sports Network & JioHotstar! pi...

Watch: Shreyas Iyer Left Fuming At Punjab Kings Teammate Over DRS Call vs SRH

Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer was left fuming during their IPL 2025 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). PBKS' Glenn Maxwell thought he had dismissed Travis Head caught behind by wicket-keeper Prabhsimran Singh . However, upon seeing the umpire giving it not out, signalled for a DRS review straight away. Moments later, though, Shreyas Iyer was shown to be angry at one of his teammates. Iyer pointed at himself, with his teammates vying for a review. Eventually, Iyer decided to go up with a DRS review upon Maxwell's insistance. As it turned out, Travis Head remained not out after the whole saga. NDTV could not verify which teammate Iyer seemed to be frustrated on. While what Iyer said was not audible, It was quite apparent that he said: " Pehle merese puch na (Ask me first)" Watch: Shreyas Iyer angry after DRS saga Shreyas Iyer's angry reaction over DRS call. pic.twitter.com/huZBhbDn4F — CricAsh (@ash_cric) April 12, 2025 Earlierm Punjab Ki...

CSK 'Have Reached Patal Lok': Ex-India Star Loses It After Flop Show

Former Indian cricket team spinner Murali Kartik believes that Chennai Super Kings have reached their lowest point following the loss against Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday. With five losses in six matches, CSK are ninth in the competition and their flop show has resulted in a lot of criticism from both experts as well as fans. Following the humiliating loss against KKR, Kartik urged the five-time champions to 'collectively dig in' and try to reverse the situation. The former India star also referenced RCB's run in IPL 2024 where they won six matches on the trot after a shocking start to their season. "You can only come upwards from here. You cannot go any lower. It feels like they have reached patal lok (hell). The way this season has gone, you think that this is now my team and what I can do with it. The more you can collectively dig deep from here, the more you can reverse the situation like RCB did last year. They said that let us have a deep look at ourselves a...

"No Excuses For This": Ravi Shastri Rips Into CSK Crawl To 103/9 vs KKR

Kolkata Knight Riders produced an inspired bowling effort to restrict Chennai Super Kings to a lowly 103 for 9 in an Indian Premier League match here on Friday. Sent into bat, CSK never really got going as they lost wickets at regular intervals to be limited to their lowest total at home. Shivam Dube ( 31 not out), Vijay Shankar (29) and Rahul Tripathi (16) were the main run getters for CSK. "No excuses for this," Ravi Shastri was blunt in his analysis while doing commentary for Star Sports. Sunil Narine didn't concede a single boundary in his miserly spell of 3-13 as a clinical performance of Kolkata Knight Riders' bowlers helped them restrict a listless Chennai Super Kings to a below-par 103/9, their lowest total at their home venue MA Chidambaram Stadium, here on Friday. On a black-soil pitch, spin dictated terms from the word go, Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy and Moeen Ali, brought to counter left-handed batters, picked six wickets collectively as CSK's b...

Dhoni's Reaction After Replacing Gaikwad As CSK Captain: "Had No..."

MS Dhoni will once again lead Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. When CSK get down to action against Kolkata Knight Riders in an IPL 2025 match in Chennai on Friday, all eyes will be on the most successful IPL captain - MS Dhoni. However, the situation that CSK find itself in is not at all ideal. The five-time champions have lost four out of five matches, they are placed 9th in the 10-team league and now regular captain Ruturaj Gaikwad is also out due to an elbow injury. In this scenario, MS Dhoni steps in to revive CSK's campaign.    CSK coach Stephen Fleming said MS Dhoni was not at all averse to the idea of leading CSK again.  "He had no hesitation to step up and help guide us out of this if we can," Fleming said. "So that was never a doubt. We'll look at replacements. We've got some good players in the squad that have been with us a while, so we'll look from within first. But yeah, there is an opportunity to see how we can enhance the squad probably...

Kohli's Rs 110 Crore 8-Year Contract With Puma Ends, Star Set To Join...

Virat Kohli 's long-time association with sports apparel giant Puma has ended, according to several reports. "Sports brand PUMA India confirms the end of its longtime partnership with cricketer and brand ambassador Virat Kohli. PUMA wishes Virat the best for his future endeavours and said it was a wonderful association with him spanning over several years, many outstanding campaigns, and path-breaking product collaborations. As a sports brand, PUMA will continue to actively invest in the next generation of athletes and aggressively build the future of the sporting ecosystem in India," a Puma spokesperson reportedly said.  According to a report in livemint.com , Kohli is going to join sports athleisure firm Agilitas. According to the report, "Agilitas was founded in 2023 by former Puma India and South-East Asia managing director Abhishek Ganguly. The company makes and retails sportswear goods in India and abroad. Last year, Agilitas acquired long-term licence rights ...

"Maybe I'll Get Another Chance": Sarfaraz Ahmed Hopes To Make A Comeback

Former Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed is undoubtedly one of the best players of the country. Making his debut in 2007 in an ODI match against India, Sarfaraz went on to score 2315 runs in ODIs, 3031 runs in Tests, and 818 runs in T20Is. Under his captaincy, Pakistan also clinched the 2017 Champions Trophy title after defeating India in the summit clash. However, Sarfaraz last played for Pakistan in December 2023 in a Test match against Australia and has apparently fallen out of the scheme of things. Ahead of the 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League, Sarfaraz also joined Quetta Gladiators as the team director. Recently, he also opened up on the speculations about his international retirement. "I haven't announced my retirement yet. When someone has played cricket all their life, it obviously hurts to stay away from the game. There comes a time when every player has to step away from cricket, but I try to make the most of whatever matches I get," said Sarfaraz in a...

Angry Rizwan Gives Ultimatum To Pakistan Cricket Board: 'Give Power Or...'

A few days after Pakistan's debacle in a white-ball tour of New Zealand, skipper Mohammad Rizwan along with star batter Babar Azam is likely to meet Mohsin Naqvi, the chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), in the next few days to get clarity on his selection in the T20I format and seeking more power as captain. A senior PCB official told Telecom Asia Sport (www.telecomasia.net) on condition of anonymity that Rizwan was frustrated with the selectors' decision to drop him and Babar Azam for the five-match Twenty20 international series in New Zealand. The duo have sought a meeting the PCB chief after the Pakistan team management and selection committee decided to drop them so as to try some young players under new captain Salman Agha. The news was also confirmed by sources close to Pakistan captain Rizwan. "Rizwan is due to meet the PCB chairman as soon as he gets an opportunity to seek clarity on his axing from the T20I side," the sources close to the Pakistan cap...

Samson Fined Rs 24 Lakh By BCCI After RR's Loss Against GT. Reason Is...

Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson was fined Rs 24 lakh after his team maintained a slow over-rate during the IPL 2025 encounter against Gujarat Titans on Wednesday. It was a bad day for RR as they were completely outplayed by GT and the Samson-led side slumped to a 58-run defeat. Samson was fined for breaching the IPL code of conduct and this was the second time that RR maintained a slow over-rate during this year's competition. Earlier, following the match against Chennai Super Kings, stand-in captain Riyan Parag was fined Rs 12 lakh. "The rest of the members of the Playing XI, including the Impact Player, will be fined either INR six lakhs or 25 per cent of their respective match fees, whichever is lesser," an IPL media release read. Meanwhile, Samson admitted his side let the game slip away during key moments in their 58-run loss to Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Chasing a daunting target of 218, RR were bowled out for 159 in 19.2 overs, as Gu...

Virat Kohli's Surprising Instagram Act Has Internet Saying: "Finally..."

Virat Kohli is one of the most followed celebrities across social media platforms. He has 271 million followers on Instagram, while in X he has 67.7 million followers. He is among the top athletes in the world, when it comes to brand endorsements. On Wednesday, Kohli removed promotional post in his Instagram account to the reels section. While no reason was given, the act got the internet intrigued. Kohli had retired from T20 Internationals in the middle of last year after helping India win their second T20 World Cup in the Americas, having played 125 matches to score 4,188 runs with one century and 38 fifties at an average of 48.69 and strike rate of 137.04. Virat Kohli's Instagram feed is now ad-free. pic.twitter.com/efjLhdmB2s — Prathamesh Avachare (@onlyprathamesh) April 8, 2025 Virat Kohli's Instagram feed is now ad-free. pic.twitter.com/efjLhdmB2s — Prathamesh Avachare (@onlyprathamesh) April 8, 2025 Go & Check #ViratKohli Instagram. All the Ads have been...

IPL 2025 Points Table: GT Go Top Of Table With Win Over RR

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Sai Sudharsan's classy fifty combined with a collective bowling effort powered Gujarat Titans to a commanding 58-run win over Rajasthan Royals in their IPL clash in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. Sudharsan lit up the evening with a dazzling 53-ball 82, while explosive cameos from Jos Buttler (36), Shahrukh Khan (36), and Rahul Tewatia (24) propelled GT to a formidable 217/6. The bowlers then kept chipping away, striking at regular intervals to keep Rajasthan on the back foot despite fighting knocks from Shimron Hetmyer (52) and skipper Sanju Samson (41). The visitors were eventually bowled out for 159 in 19.1 overs. Sudharsan was in sublime touch, effortlessly finding gaps and punishing anything loose. His fluent knock, laced with eight boundaries and three sixes, formed the bedrock of GT's imposing total. Defending 217, pacers Mohammed Siraj (1/30) and Arshad Khan (1/19) struck early to give GT the perfect start. Arshad drew first blood, removing the dangerous Yashasvi Jaiswal ...

"He Was Timid...": Shreyas's Big Revelation About Priyansh After Stunning Ton

Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer on Tuesday said he wants his batters to play with an aggressive, fearless, and free-flowing mindset, something young opener Priyansh Arya showcased during his sensational maiden IPL century against Chennai Super Kings. Arya rode on his luck and power-hitting to slam 103 off 42 balls -- the fifth fastest century in IPL history as PBKS posted 219/6 despite half their side returning to the dugout in the first eight overs. "Absolutely. This is going to be the template, irrespective of the ground. We have variety in the batting line-up. Great hitters, great timers, scintillating to watch Priyansh bat from the outside. "When I had a chat with him in the last game, he was a bit timid in his decision-making against Jofra (Archer). Tonight, he was backing his instincts," Iyer said at the post-match presentation. "It was free-flowing and that is the mindset I want in everyone. Today, he kept on going, he was fearless and it was basically on...

IPL 2025 Points Table: Big Day For LSG; CSK Stay In Bottom Two

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Priyansh Arya set the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season on fire, slamming the fastest century by an uncapped player in IPL history as Punjab Kings (PBKS) beat Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 18 runs. Earlier, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) fell short by 4 runs in their chase of 239 against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Five teams now sit on 6 points each, with KKR the best team on 4 points. CSK continue to languish near the bottom after their fourth successive defeat in IPL 2025. They're in ninth. LSG's overseas stars Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh are runaway leaders in the IPL Orange Cap race, after slamming 87* and 81 respectively against KKR. Noor Ahmad continues to lead the Purple Cap race, with Mitchell Starc and Khaleel Ahmed close behind. Rookie opener Priyansh Arya delivered on his high promise with a sensational hundred before the bowlers survived M S Dhoni's late onslaught to script an 18-run win for Punjab Kings over Chennai Super Kings in the IPL here on...

Dhoni Suffers Heartbreak, Gets Dismissed In Final Over Of Run Chase vs PBKS

MS Dhoni suffered a massive heartbreak as he was dismissed in the final over of the run chase against Punjab Kings in their IPL 2025 encounter on Monday. With 28 runs needed in the final over, Dhoni was dismissed in the first ball from Yash Thakur for 27. Dhoni looked in great touch as he slammed one four and three sixes to take the run chase down to the wire. However, he ended up playing a low full-toss from Thakur straight to Yuzvendra Chahal at short fine-leg. The disappointment was clear on his face as he made his way back to the dugout and CSK ended up losing the match by 18 runs. WELL PLAYED, MS DHONI. - People had hopes from him even at the age of 43. The evergreen man, a fine innings. pic.twitter.com/0WrUUo5VXP — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 8, 2025  Rookie opener Priyansh Arya delivered on his high promise with a sensational hundred before the bowlers survived MS Dhoni's late onslaught to script an 18-run win for Punjab Kings over Chennai Super Kings. ...

It Would Be Honour To Coach Team India: Zaheer Khan

Zaheer Khan, former Indian left-arm fast bowler and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) mentor for the Indian Premier League, has said that it will be an honour if he gets an opportunity to coach Team India. "It would be an honour to coach Team India," Zaheer Khan told Boria Majumdar in Kolkata at a CII event, according to a video posted by RevSportz on their X handle. The left-arm fast bowler went on to participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for two additional years before retiring in 2017. Following his retirement, Zaheer Khan worked as a bowling coach with Mumbai Indians in international cricket prior to accepting a position as a mentor at LSG in 2024. Zaheer Khan made his debut in the ICC Knockout Cup in 2000 and immediately hit the headlines when he yorked Steve Waugh, beating him for pace. An Indian express-pacer was a once-in-a-blue-moon discovery, and his ability to bowl fast yorkers at the death, move the ball off the deck and in the air, and maintain his pace set hi...

IPL Points Table, Purple Cap, Orange Cap: Positions Of RCB, MI Unchanged

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It was a perfect thriller between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2025 on Monday. Getting an invitation to bat first, RCB posted 221 for 5 and then stopped MI at 209 for 9. The match went down to the wire with RCB emerging as the winners. While the Rajat Patidar -led side remained at the third spot after the win, Hardik-led MI too stayed at the number 8 position. Lucknow Super Giants' batter Nicholas Pooran continues to hold the Orange Cap with 201 runs from 4 matches. In the wicket-takers' list, Hardik Pandya has equalled Noor Ahmad 's tally of 10 wickets. Royal Challengers Bengaluru survived a massive scare from a doughty Mumbai Indians to end their six-match winless streak at the Wankhede Stadium with a 12-run victory in the Indian Premier League on Monday. Set a daunting target of 222, Mumbai Indians staged a stunning late recovery to turn the tables on their opponents but the task proved too difficult in the end for the hosts, who have not ...

RCB Stars Collide, End Up Spilling Catch; Ritika Sajdeh's Reaction Viral

Jitesh Sharma and Yash Dayal collided on the field as they ended up missing a catch during the IPL 2025 encounter between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians on Monday. During the 12th over of the MI innings, Suryakumar Yadav miscued a delivery from Yash Dayal and the ball went high up in the air. Both Dayal and Jitesh went for the catch but there was a huge miscommunication between the two cricketers. In the end, they ended up colliding with each other as the ball spilled out of Dayal's hands. Both cricketers were left unhappy while replays showed Jitesh was hit on his face. The incident left the crowd thrilled and Rohit Sharma 's wife Ritika Sajdeh's reaction has gone viral on social media. #MIvsRCB OH NO! Major miscommunication between Jitesh & Yash Dayal! Catch of Surya Dada goes down! RCB let a golden chance slip — and MI fans just took a deep breath! You can't drop Surya and sleep peacefully. #SuryakumarYadav #IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/jKQo...

Rahul Banters With Pietersen Over Eng Great's Old Post On Him. Video Viral

In a lighthearted moment, Delhi Capitals (DC) batter KL Rahul reminded his team's mentor, Kevin Pietersen , of his old social media post on him. Rahul, who was bought by DC for Rs 14 crore, hit a match-winning half-century, helping his side beat the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Saturday. Rahul hit 77 off 51 balls, slamming six four and three sixes, as DC maintained its 100 per cent record in IPL 2025. After the match, Rahul had a freewheeling chat with Pietersen, which was organised by the IPL. During the interview, Rahul reminded Pietersen than he once compared his batting to be as slow as watching "paint dry on a wall." "It's better than watching the paint of the wall dry. Exactly. That was your tweet about me one day," KL Rahul told Pietersen. While Pietersen found it hard to recall sharing something like that, he was glad to see Rahul change his batting approach. "Did I say that? Well, I am glad you've changed your game," Pietersen rep...

IPL 2025 Points Table: SRH Stay At Bottom, GT Rise To...

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Skipper Shubman Gill led by example with a classy half-century after Mohammed Siraj bowled with fire in his belly to return excellent figures of 4/17 as Gujarat Titans crushed Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets in their IPL match in Hyderabad on Sunday. Sent at number four, Washington Sundar too showed his class with a 29-ball 49 as GT registered their third win in four outings, even as SRH suffered their fourth defeat in five matches. The chase of 153 was completed with as many as 20 balls to spare, with Gill making an unbeaten 61 off 43 balls. Bowling first, GT restricted SHR to 152 for eight with left-arm spinner R Sai Kishore (2/24) and seamer Prasidh Krishna (2/25) too performing admirably on a slow surface. Mohammed Shami (2/28) and Pat Cummins (1/26) brought SRH back into the contest with their early strikes as GT found themselves at a tricky 16 for two in the fourth over. B Sai Sudharsan (5) could not keep his shot down and was caught at square leg off Shami, and ...

Controversy Hits IPL 2025 As Fans Slam 3rd Umpire Call During SRH vs GT Game

The dismissal of Washington Sundar sparked a massive controversy during the IPL 2025 match between Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday. Washington looked in brilliant form as he dominated the SRH bowlers but he was ultimately dismissed for 49 by Mohammed Shami. During the 14th over of the GT innings, Washington slammed a short of length ball from Shami towards sweeper cover and Aniket Verma ended up taking a brilliant catch. However, the umpires were not convinced whether he cleanly collected it or not. They decided to go for a review and although some replays suggested that the ball may have touched the ground, the third umpire ruled against the batter. The dismissal led to a massive discussion on social media with several users criticising the decision. A sundar inning was being played by Washi Sundar. But was that really out? #SRHvGT — Aadarsh (@Aadarsh1830) April 6, 2025 Skipper Shubman Gill led by example with a classy half-century after Mohammed Siraj bowled w...

"Our Nation...": Rizwan's Response After Pak Suffer 0-3 Battering vs NZ

Pakistan's captain Mohammad Rizwan said the team needs to improve. "Disappointing series for us. (Positives) Babar was in good touch with two fifties. Naseem Shah's batting as well. In the bowling, Sufiyan Muqeem was the guy who bowled really well. I give credit to New Zealand in all departments. They've been playing well. We know that these are difficult conditions for us here, but they played in Pakistan really well. They played against us in Pakistan. There are professionals in all departments. We need to improve, that's it." Mohammad Rizwan said at the post-match presentation. "In New Zealand, it's very important to play well against the new ball. We'll learn from here and fix it. If you lose, you can't say like that (when asked if today was their best performance of the tour). Individually, we are good. New Zealand won all the key moments. After the Champions Trophy and this series, we'll leave the past. PSL is a big tournament for u...