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Pakistan opener Usman Khan, who made his debut in the first ODI against New Zealand, has been ruled out of the second ODI due to a hamstring injury, the ICC's official website reported. The 29-year-old sustained the injury while fielding during the series opener in Napier, and a scan after the game confirmed a low-grade tear. As a result, he will be unavailable for the second clash of the three-match series. The right-hand batter was not initially part of Pakistan's ODI squad for the New Zealand series but was included after the conclusion of the T20I series. He made his debut in the first ODI, scoring 39 off 33 balls. Pakistan suffered a 73-run defeat in the first ODI against New Zealand. Batting first, New Zealand posted a formidable total of 344/9 in their 50 overs, driven by a brilliant century from Mark Chapman. In response, Pakistan were bowled out for 271 in 44.1 overs, with Babar Azam top-scoring with 78 off 83 balls. Batting first, the Michael Bracewell-led side slam...

One of the finest finishers in the history of the game, MS Dhoni is a name that needs no introduction. Over the years, Dhoni has led many successful run-chases, both for Team India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). However, the last couple of years have seen Dhoni's role evolve into something completely different. Dhoni has rarely come out to bat above No. 7. In fact, in the match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), he played as a No. 9 batter, a never-seen-before feat for the former India captain. In the match against Rajasthan Royals on Sunday, Dhoni scored 16 runs off 11 balls but couldn't take the Super Kings across the line, as his side suffered a 6-run defeat. Once touted as the finest finisher in the game, Dhoni doesn't seem to have the same touch anymore. Since the conclusion of IPL 2023 season, Dhoni has contributed more to CSK's cause in losing matches than winning. Statistics suggest that. MS Dhoni while chasing in IPL since 2023: - In WON matches - ...

Delhi Capitals (DC) have got off to the ideal start in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, winning their first two games, including a thumping win over previous year's runners-up Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). DC's biggest reason for victory over SRH was Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc , who grabbed an impressive five wicket-haul, running through the opposition top order. In the aftermath of the game, Starc's wife - Australia women's cricketer Alyssa Healy - made a cheeky post on Instagram to commemorate the performance. Healy plays for UP Warriorz in the Women's Premier League (WPL), but showed her support for Delhi Capitals in her post. "Go UP Warriorz! And Delhi Capitals I suppose..." posted Healy on Instagram, with a picture of Starc celebrating one of his wickets. The post was quickly noticed by Delhi Capitals themselves, who shared it on their social media. " Sahi uttar , Alyssa ji (Correct answer, Alyssa)," posted Delhi...

The Indian women's cricket team will travel to Australia early next year for a gruelling all-format tour, which will culminate with a one-off Test at the WACA Ground in Perth in March. The tour, scheduled from February 15 to March 9, will see the teams play three T20Is and an equal number of One-day Internationals. The series will commence with the first T20I in Sydney on February 15, which will be followed by matches at the Manuka Oval and Adelaide Oval. The ODI series will commence on February 24 at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane, which will be followed by matches on February 27 and March 1. The one-off Test will be played at the newly-redeveloped WACA Ground in Perth from March 6-9. "The Melbourne Cricket Ground, which hosted the day-night Ashes Test in January-February earlier this year, was not available due to upcoming renovation works," cricket.com.au reported, quoting Cricket Australia. "The WACA Ground, is undergoing a redevelopment that will transfor...

Shane Warne , arguably the finest spinner to ever play the game, breathed his last at the age of 52 after reportedly suffering a heart attack in April 2022. Warne was in Thailand when the news of his death emerged. While heart attack was cited as reason behind his demise, fresh details has emerged from the case, making some ground-breaking revelations. As per a report, an Indian drug could've been behind Warne's death, an officer who was part of the case investigation has revealed. According to Daily Mail , a police officer at the scene had found a bottle of Kamagra - a drug used by people suffering from erectile dysfunction. The drug has similar ingredients as Viagra but is reportedly not supposed to be used by people who have heart issues. A police officer, on the condition of anonymity, claimed that some senior people had asked him to remove the drug from the site as they didn't want the news of the death of a national figure like Warne to come out in such a manner. ...

Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2025, Live Updates: Delhi Capitals are ready to host the fiery Sunrisers Hyderabad in Visakhapatnam for their next IPL 2025 match on Sunday. SRH, known for their powerful batting performances, began their campaign with a victory against Rajasthan Royals. However, they fumbled in their second match against Lucknow Super Giants. DC, on the other hand, claimed a thrilling one-wicket win over LSG in their opening match. In that game, batter Ashutosh Sharma stood like a lone warrior and propelled his side to victory in the last over. In this match, both the teams will be eager to earn the crucial two points. ( Live Scorecard ) IPL 2025 Live Updates: Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Live Score from NDTV Sports-Cricket https://ift.tt/bqw6r4Q

New Zealand all-rounder Muhammad Abbas on Saturday shattered a huge record during the 1st ODI against Pakistan at the McLean Park in Napier. On debut against the country of his birth, Abbas struck 52, setting a world record for the fastest half-century on debut when he reached 50 off the 24th ball he faced. Abbas, who was born in Lahore, surpassed the previous best of Indian all-rounder Krunal Pandya , who had scored a fifty in 26 balls on his ODI debut. The moment 21-year-old Muhammad Abbas registered the fastest-ever fifty on ODI debut! Follow LIVE and free in NZ on TVNZ + & DUKE and @SportNationNZ Live scoring | https://t.co/CvmR1mQN5I #NZvPAK #CricketNation pic.twitter.com/6KtLNYbLIh — BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) March 29, 2025 Meanwhile, New Zealand won the series-opener to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. After being put into bat, the Kiwis, led by Mark Chapman 's second ODI century, posted 344/9 in 50 overs at the McLean Park. Chapman inflicted misery upo...

A meeting in Guwahati featuring Ajit Agarkar, the chairman of the senior men's selection committee, and Devajit Saikia, the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has been postponed. The meeting had originally been scheduled for Saturday.' There was also a possibility of head coach Gautam Gambhir being a part of the meeting, after being on an overseas family vacation. “Agarkar was scheduled to land in Guwahati on Saturday and have a meeting with Saikia, as per the original schedule. But the information of the meeting's postponement came out on Friday night itself. “As of now, there's no real clarity on when that meeting could happen now – either after second IPL game in Guwahati or in the first week of April. But whatever conversation happens in that meeting in future, all relevant details are believed to be coming out in public domain soon after,” said sources aware of the development to IANS. Earlier this week, the BCCI announced the annual r...

'Ee Sala Cup Namde' is the most famous slogan used by Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans for their franchise in the Indian Premier League. RCB, a team that has been there since the inception of the event, has failed to win a single title so far. The viral Kannada chant means "This year the cup will be ours". The RCB fans use this slogan every year but their team fails to live up to the expectations. Out of the 17 concluded editions of IPL, RCB have made it to the final thrice but won none. While reflecting on the team's trophyless run in the tournament, former Chennai Super Kings players Subramaniam Badrinath and Ambati Rayudu mocked the side.  The interaction between the duo took place in a video on Badrinath's YouTube channel - Cric It with Badri . Badrinath interviewed Rayudu and asked him "will RCB jinx be broken this year?". Just after the question was completed, both the players shared a laugh at it. Rayudu then said, "Purely as a fan, an...

The BCCI's Centre of Excellence (COE) will soon have a new spin bowling coach, replacing Sairaj Bahutule, who resigned earlier this year to join the IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals. The COE, which has shifted to its new location in Bengaluru, was earlier known as National Cricket Academy (NCA). Since Bahutule left, the post lay vacant and now the board has invited applications for a role which will be "integral to the development and performance enhancement of India's spin bowling talent across all formats and age groups including India Senior Teams (Men & Women), India A, U-23, U-19, U-16, and U-15 squads and State association players training at the BCCI COE." As per job requirement, the spin bowling coach will report to VVS Laxman, Head, Cricket at COE. "The Spin Bowling Coach will work closely with the Head Cricket, BCCI COE, to design and deliver specialized coaching programs and assist in performance monitoring. "The role also involves working clo...

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Robin Uthappa feels that Rajasthan Royals (RR) need to reflect on their auction strategy and analyse their shortcomings after suffering back-to-back defeats in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. Rajasthan lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad in their opening fixture before facing their second straight defeat against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Wednesday. Despite adding 14 players of their choice in last year's mega auction in Jeddah, the Jaipur-based franchise have not found the right balance in the playing 11 so far. Compared to their batting line-up that features the likes of Indian stars Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel and Riyan Parag, Rajasthan fall short in the bowling department with struggling Jofra Archer and Sandeep Sharma. Archer conceded the most expensive spell in IPL history when he was hammered for 76 runs in his four overs against Sunrisers Hyderabad. "They'll need to reflect on ...

In a dominant display at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Wednesday night, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) cruised to victory, chasing down the Rajasthan Royals' 151 with eight wickets and a comfortable 15 balls to spare. For Moeen Ali, making his debut for KKR, the win was a testament to the team's warmth and collective spirit. Ali was full of praise for de Kock, whose innings decisively sealed the match. He called it 'an amazing innings' and noted how the South African wicketkeeper made batting look effortless. "Quinton is an experienced player who has been around for a while now. It was an amazing innings, and he made the Rajasthan Royals bowlers, especially Jofra Archer, look like they were bowling quite slow." "I love meeting new people and being in new environments," De Kock remarked after his incredible unbeaten 97- the highest individual score for KKR in run-chases. "It is about finding your feet within the team. Sometimes the team acc...

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Swastik Chikara left his teammates completely bemused with his recent antics in the dressing room. In a video shared by RCB, pacer Yash Dayal and captain Rajat Patidar revealed Chikara, 19, opened franchise icon Virat Kohli 's bag without permission and sprayed a bottle of perfume on himself in the dressing room. That too in front of Kohli. Guessing by Dayal and Patidar's face, neither of them would've even thought about encroaching Kohli's privacy. "We were sitting in the dressing room after our last game in Kolkata. He went and from Virat Kohli's bag, took out a perfume bottle and used it without even asking. Everyone started laughing. He didn't even do anything; he was sitting like this [gesturing]," Dayal said in the video uploaded by RCB. "Virat bhai was right there. I was wondering what this guy is doing," said Patidar, who led RCB to a win in their opening match of IPL 2025 against KKR. Wh...

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant shared a lighthearted moment with former Delhi Capitals (DC) teammate Kuldeep Yadav during their intense IPL 2025 clash in Visakhapatnam on Monday. Pant, leading LSG for the first time, that too against his former team DC, was full of spirit, even though his side suffered a narrow one wicket loss. During DC's 210-run chase, Pant engaged in a lighthearted banter with his former teammate Kuldeep, who was one of his go-to bowlers during the wicketkeeper's time as captain of DC. The incident happened on the second ball of the 18th over, with DC needing 39 to win in 17 balls. Kuldeep tried to cut Ravi Bishnoi 's delivery off the back foot, but only managed to get an under edge. Pant collected the ball and pushed Kuldeep to the ground, before dislodging the bails, leaving the commentators in splits. The incident went viral on social media. Rishab Pant Pushes Kuldeep pic.twitter.com/Gxt0Gm6KGL — TJ | Raw and Real (@TJRawandReal...

Ashutosh Sharma powered Delhi Capitals (DC) to an incredible victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2025, smashing 66 off 31 balls. Walking in to bat with DC struggling at 65/5, Ashutosh was the backbone as they chased down 210 with three balls to spare. This is not the first time Ashutosh has starred in dramatic run chases, having done the same for Punjab Kings (PBKS) in IPL 2025. It is a sensational turnaround for the 26-year-old, who once had to battle depression after being brutally dropped by a former coach. The former coach, widely reported to be current Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) head coach Chandrakant Pandit, had left out Ashutosh from his domestic side Madhya Pradesh's team. The drop had happened despite stellar performances from Ashutosh, which had caused the powerful finisher to almost lose his love for the game. "There was a time when I wasn't even allowed to get a feel of the cricket ground," Ashutosh had said to PTI in 2024, after smashing 3...

It was a disappointing start to the IPL 2025 campaign for Lucknow Super Kings and captain Rishabh Pant . Pant failed with the bat and also missed a crucial stumping in the final over of the match while Ashutosh Sharma produced a stunning batting display to clinch the match for Delhi Capitals on Monday. Following the loss, Pant was seen having a discussion with head coach Justin Langer and team owner Sanjiv Goenka. Social media was abuzz after the discussion as they referenced Goenka's heated interaction with then-captain KL Rahul during IPL 2024. On Tuesday, Goenka took to social media to share pictures of their interaction along with the caption - "Intensity on the ground, camaraderie off it. Looking ahead to the next one." Intensity on the ground, camaraderie off it. Looking ahead to the next one. #LSG #LSGvsDC pic.twitter.com/dGjlTlVBk7 — Dr. Sanjiv Goenka (@DrSanjivGoenka) March 25, 2025 Meanwhile, after leading Delhi Capitals to a dramatic one-wicket win ov...

Following a magnificent 66* that led Delhi Capitals (DC) to a thrilling win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Delhi Capitals (DC) batter Ashutosh Sharma reflected on his mindset during tense run-chase, learnings from a solid 2024 debut season with Punjab Kings (PBKS) and his experiences with team mentor and English legend Kevin Pietersen. The Railways batter continued from where he had left off during the debut 2024 season with Punjab Kings, pulling off a clutch knock that lifted DC from 65/5 during a 210-run chase and failed all computerised and data-driven win predictors. Speaking after the match in the post-match presser, Ashutosh said that he was normal during the final phase of the run-chase and was confident about his abilities. "I was confident. It is a part of the game. But it was not a part of my batting. I was very normal, if he (Mohit Sharma) took a single, I would hit a six. I was confident about my ability. I was just following the process, to go as deep as possible ...

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) secured a convincing 4-wicket victory against Mumbai Indians (MI) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 opener on Sunday, with MS Dhoni 's lightening quick hands behind the stumps arguably becoming the biggest talking point. Rachin Ravindra 's 65 and Noor Ahmad 's 4-wicket haul were the top contributors to the Super Kings' victory in their opening clash, though the internet has alleged that 'another factor' could have contributed to the result of the series. A video has emerged on social media, featuring CSK duo Ruturaj Gaikwad and Khaleel Ahmed , triggering speculations of 'ball tampering' by the hosts at Chepauk. In the video, Khaleel and Ruturaj seemed to have exchanged a small item. The video concludes with the CSK skipper putting the item in his pocket. Here's the video: CSK is involved in ball tampering another ban is loading. pic.twitter.com/u2a6Ner62r — (@jod_insane) March 24, 2025 A section of fans on so...

Sunrisers Hyderabad have stocked their bowling attack with fast bowlers for their season opener at home from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/jwFg5Ey

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan will not be a part of the commentary team for this year's Indian Premier League (IPL) season. According to a report, Irfan has not been included in the commentary panel for IPL 2025. Since his retirement from the sport, Irfan has been a regular member of the commentary panel in the IPL, becoming one of the most recognisable voices of the game. However, Pathan was nowhere to be seen during the opening match of IPL 2025 between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Saturday. According to a report in the Times of India (TOI) , Irfan has been snubbed from the panel as the "broadcasters were not happy with him bringing in personal grudges on-air and even on his social media handle." "Pathan had a fallout with a couple of players a few years ago. Since then, he has not shied away from referring to them aggressively. The matter was raised that other junior players got caught in the crossfire. He has bee...

Assam's largest city Guwahati is set to be the first Test cricket venue in the northeast region when India take on South Africa here in November, BCCI general secretary Devajit Saikia said on Sunday. The city will also host its first-ever world cup match later this year during the ICC Women's ODI World Cup, he said. "No Test and world cup matches have been played in Guwahati so far. But, as per the decision taken at the BCCI apex council meeting on Saturday, Guwahati will host both those matches this year," Saikia said. He said the second of the two-match Test series between India and South Africa will be played at the Assam Cricket Association (ACA) Stadium here from November 22. It will put Guwahati on the Test cricket map, he said. The ACA Stadium will also host five to six matches of the ICC Women's ODI World Cup, which will be the first world cup cricket matches in the northeast, Saikia said. "The women's world cup will be held from September 24 ...

IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony LIVE: The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will get underway with a glittering opening ceremony featuring Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and Shreyal Ghoshal and others at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The star-studded opening ceremony will also feature performances from Bollywood actor Disha Patani and Punjabi sensation Karan Aujla. The event is expected to get underway at 6 PM IST, an hour before the toss for the opening match of the tournament between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. While the fans expect a dazzling blend of music, entertainment, and cricket fever, rain could play spoilsport. ( Eden Gardens Weather Live Updates ) Here are the Live Updates of IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony - from NDTV Sports-Cricket https://ift.tt/1tuBiAF

World Cup-winning captain follows head coach in departure after Women's Ashes whitewash from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/UfBpq5M

For New Zealand, Matt Henry will also miss the remainder of the series as he continues his rehab from shoulder injury from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/cM5wSxp

Shubman Gill faces captaincy litmus test as Gujarat Titans bid to return to the playoffs for the first time under his leadership. After back-to-back runs to final in their first two seasons under the leadership of Hardik Pandya, including the title-winning campaign in 2022, GT received a reality check under a young captain in Gill, finishing 8th last season. Despite Jos Buttler also part of the franchise for IPL 2025, GT made it clear they are looking into the future with Gill, who has been touted as the next big thing in world cricket. The 2022 champions picked up the likes of Jos Buttler (Rs 15.75 crore), Mohammed Siraj (Rs 12.25 crore), and Kagiso Rabada (Rs 10.75 crore) as their marquee signings. They had also retained the likes of Rashid Khan, Shubman Gill, B Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan. Strengths : GT have some top-of-the-shelf bowlers such as Kagiso Rabada, Rashid Khan, Ishant Sharma and Gerald Coetzee in their ranks, which will ease pressure off Moham...

The BCCI on Thursday lifted the ban on use of saliva on the ball in the upcoming Indian Premier League after majority of captains agreed to its proposal. The decision was taken at the captains' meeting in Mumbai. "The saliva ban has been lifted. Majority of captains were in favour of the move," a top BCCI official told PTI. The International Cricket Council (ICC) had banned the age-old practice of applying saliva to shine the ball as a precautionary measure during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022, the world body made the ban permanent. The IPL too included the ICC ban in its playing conditions in the aftermath of the pandemic but its guidelines are outside the purview of the sport's governing body. With the development on Thursday, the IPL becomes the first major cricketing event to re-introduce saliva's use after the COVID-19 pandemic. from NDTV Sports-Cricket https://ift.tt/3MbkS48

Each player in the squad of the ICC Champions Trophy winning team will be given Rs 3 crore, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia said. BCCI on Thursday announced a cash prize of Rs 58 crore for the ICC Champions Trophy-winning Indian team, with the contributions of all players, coaching staff, support staff and members of men's selection committee to be recognised. Speaking to ANI, Saikia revealed the breakdown of the cash prize, saying, "Rs 3 crore each will be given to every player. Rs 3 crore will be given to the head coach (Gautam Gambhir), Rs 50 lakh will be given to the remaining coaches (assistant coaches Ryan Ten Doeschate, Abhishek Nayar, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak, bowling coach Morne Morkel), remaining support staff will 50 lakh each and BCCI officials will get Rs 25 lakh each." Team India continued its monstrous white-ball run after the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup final heartbreak, winning their second successive white-ba...

Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin expressed his gratitude to former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni for bringing him back to the five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) winning franchise again and talked about how well the Captain Cool utilised him with new ball during his early days in the cash-rich league. Ashwin was speaking at the launch event of a book titled Leo -- The Untold Story of Chennai Super Kings, written by senior advocate and former Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) vice-president PS Raman. The book launch on Sunday, was attended by CSK star MS Dhoni and two vital parts of the coaching set-up, its ex-stars Stephen Fleming and Mike Hussey. Ashwin was also felicitated at the event by Kris Srikkanth, the ex-Indian batter. Speaking at the event, Ashwin recalled that after playing two games in IPL 2009 in South Africa, Dhoni, then CSK skipper, told him on Facebook that he will be utilised well in the coming season. "I went in and bizarre, Dho...

A big development has emerged from the divorce case featuring Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and his wife estranged Dhanashree Verma. According to an order by the Bombay High Court, the couple has been allowed to waive a 6-month cooling period post-divorce. The honourable court has directed the family court to decide the divorce plea of cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and his estranged wife Dhanashree Verma by March 20 because of the Punjab Kings cricketer's participation in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season from March 22. Bar and Bench posted on X (formerly Twitter): " Bombay High Court has overturned a Family Court decision that denied the request to waive the statutory cooling-off period for the divorce of cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma under the Hindu Marriage Act. A bench of Justice Madhav Jamdar has also directed the family court to decide the divorce petition by tomorrow considering Chahal's participation in the upcoming IPL." #Brea...

Legendary cricketer Kapil Dev is all for family travelling with cricketers on tours but has also called for a balanced approach in dealing with the contentious issue that has divided opinions. Following India's 1-3 Test series loss to Australia, the BCCI issued a directive limiting the duration of family visits on tours lasting more than 45 days, allowing a maximum of 14 days of family time. For shorter tours, players could bring their families for a maximum of one week. "Well, I don't know, that's individual. I think it's the cricket board's call," said the 1983 World Cup-winning captain, speaking on the sidelines of the 'Kapil Dev Grant Thornton Invitational' event. "My view is, yes, you need family. But you also need a team, all the time." During the recently-concluded Champions Trophy, players like Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, and Mohammed Shami had their families with them in Dubai but did not stay at the team hotel. The expenses ...

Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shreyas Iyer recalled the time when he was the ball boy during the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at Wankhede Stadium during a clash between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), saying that it was his first experience of the competition and New Zealand's Ross Taylor, who played for RCB, also had a brief interaction with him. Iyer, who led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to their third title and first in 10 years last year and also led Delhi Capitals to the finals, will be aiming to replicate the same magic with PBKS when they kickstart their campaign against Gujarat Titans at Narendra Modi Stadium on March 25. Speaking to JioHotstar on the 'Superstars' programme, Iyer said, "I grew up playing street cricket in my area, and at that time, I was playing for Mumbai's U-14 team. All the kids from the Mumbai squad were assigned to be ball boys, and It was was my first experience of IPL up close. I remem...

What happens when the 'captain cool' MS Dhoni turns into an 'Animal'? An advert featuring film director Sandeep Reddy Vanga has given us a glimpse, while also setting social media on fire. Dhoni, who is preparing for the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, surprised fans in an advert ahead of the start of the new season. In the advert, Dhoni could be seen wearing long hair, just like Bollywood actor Ranbeer Kapoor did in the movie 'Animal'. In the advert, Dhoni even asked Vanga if it was too much (gesturing at his long hair). An epic conversation then unfolded. Here's the advertisement that has broken the internet: MS DHONI BANGER DROPS. - What a wonderful Ad by EMotorad with MSD and Sandeep Reddy Vanga. pic.twitter.com/0AN6efQWnk — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 18, 2025 MS Dhoni Gears Up For IPL 2025 Former Chennai Super Kings and India spinner Harbhajan Singh revealed that MS Dhoni has been batting for 2-3 hours every s...

Star India batter Virat Kohli opened up on balancing his calm and aggressive personas on and off the field, saying that people have had problems with both of his sides and his competitiveness has "not gone down" despite him becoming a calmer presence on-field in recent years. Virat was speaking on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. While Virat has become a much calmer personality on the field, he garnered controversy during the latest Border-Gavaskar Trophy for shoulder-charging a young Sam Konstas during his debut in the fourth Test at Melbourne and for his more taunting, in-your-face interactions with the crowd, which referenced to the 'Sandpaper Gate', the ball-tampering controversy which led to a one-year-ban on Australian stars Steve Smith and David Warner following a tour to South Africa in 2018. Speaking during the summit as quoted by ESPNCricinfo, Virat said, about his on-fi...

Part of the IPL since 2012, du Plessis was RCB's captain for the past three seasons from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/0x3lqVe

After a dazzling show in domestic cricket where he excelled in different formats, premier batter Karun Nair wants to carry his spectacular form into the IPL season and help his side the break the title jinx. A vital cog in Vidarbha's wheel, Nair has been in ravishing form in domestic cricket. He relished a record-scripting run in the 50-over Vijay Hazare Trophy, where he smashed 779 runs in nine games, laced with five centuries and one fifty at a mind-boggling average of 389.50 and carried the momentum into red-ball cricket. The unbeaten 132 on the fourth day of the Ranji Trophy final against Kerala was his fourth ton in the tournament, where he amassed 860 runs at 57.33. He was roped in by Delhi Capitals for Rs 50 lakh for the upcoming season of IPL. "I am really happy to back at the Delhi Capitals, I am excited to join the side and to play with everyone. I will treat the game as important as the last one. I didn't change much at all, I just trusted the process and kep...

A 53-run ninth-wicket stand has effectively created a single-innings shootout with the WACA pitch starting to flatten out from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/OUTWads

A cleric who had claimed cricketer Mohd Shami committed a sin by not fasting during Ramzan has described the Holi celebrations of the pacer's daughter as "illegal" and "against Shariat". In a video released late on Saturday, All India Muslim Jamaat president Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi said, "She is a small girl … If she plays Holi without understanding (it), then it is not a crime." "If she is sensible and still plays Holi, then it will be considered against Shariat," he added. Razvi said he had advised Shami to follow the tenets of Islam earlier as well. Despite that, a video was released of his daughter celebrating Holi. "I have appealed to Shami and his family members … Whatever is not in Shariat, do not let your children do it. Holi is a very big festival for Hindus but Muslims should avoid celebrating Holi. If someone celebrates Holi even after knowing Shariat, it is a crime," he said. He also congratulated the Indian cricket...

Former England cricket team all-rounder Moeen Ali believes that the current Pakistan fast bowlers are good but they are not the best in the world. In a recent interaction, Moeen called the trio of  Shaheen Afridi , Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah talented but made it clear that when it comes to the best in the world, they are not at the top of the list. In a podcast alongside Adil Rashid , Moeen said that people with Pakistani backgrounds tend to claim that the pace trio is the best in the world but that is not the case. "There's this perception, especially among people with Pakistani backgrounds, that Pakistan has the best seamers. I'm like, no. They're good, but they're not the best," Moeen said. “Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, and Haris Rauf are good. Don't take me wrong. I am not calling them bad but they are not the best in the business at the moment,” he added. Earlier, Moeen Ali opined that rule changes in the ODI format have made it the "worst f...

Former Pakistan cricket team all-rounder Imad Wasim has blasted the team's performance in the Champions Trophy 2025 and even said that it was the 'right way' to play cricket. Pakistan did not win a single match as they were eliminated from the competition in the group stages. The tournament led to a lot of criticism - both from experts as well as fans - as they took aim at the cricketers as well as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials. In a video going viral on social media, Imad was seen criticising the national team and he said that he does not feel like watching the Pakistan team play anymore. “You got to play cricket like it should be played at. This is not the right way. For me, if you ask me as a cricketer, not even as a Pakistani, as a cricketer, I watch some of the games of the Pakistan team play, and I feel I just don't want to watch it," Imad said. “Look, the interest will lose eventually. People won't come and watch cricket if we play like th...

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Rishabh Pant is among the top keeper-batters in the world for the manner in which he scores runs, feels former West Indies skipper Denesh Ramdin, who is here to play the International Masters League T20 tournament. "Obviously, Rishabh Pant is one—he's unique in the way he bats and scores runs. There's a young guy from Australia, Josh Inglis—he did well in the Champions Trophy. There are many young keepers coming through," Ramdin was quoted as saying in a press release. The 40-year-old, who played 71 Tests, 139 ODIs and 74 T20Is, feels that role of keepers have evolved over the years since Adam Gilchrist came into prominence. "Back in the day, wicketkeepers were primarily just keepers, but now cricket has evolved. The role of the keeper-batsman has expanded, starting with players like Adam Gilchrist, who opened the batting and excelled. Others like Quinton de Kock, Brendon McCullum, and of course, the exceptional Mahendra Singh Dhoni, have been fantastic in shapi...