Delhi Premier League: Purani Dilli 6 coach Vijay Dahiya expressed confidence ahead of the season opener, stating that he expects the team to play good cricket. Purani Dilli 6 will kick off its Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 campaign against Outer Delhi Warriors at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. After a strong showing in the 2024 edition, where the team reached the semi-finals, Purani Dilli 6 are gearing up for another title push this season. Dahiya emphasised the importance of the first m

LNSvs OVI Match 1 , Dream11 Prediction :The Hundred 2025 will be the fifth edition of the tournament. In the men's tournament, the two-time champion Oval Invincibles will put their title on the line. They have won the last two seasons, and a hat trick is waiting for them. They will begin their campaign with a game against London Spirit. The tournament's opener will take place at Lord's Cricket Ground, starting at 11 PM IST on Tuesday. Kane Williamson will make his captaincy debut for London Sp

ICC Illegal Bowling Regulations: Irelands young left-arm spinner Aimee Maguire has been cleared by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to resume bowling in international cricket with immediate effect, following a successful reassessment of her bowling action. Maguire was reported for a suspect bowling action during the first ODI of the ICC Womens Championship series against India, held in Rajkot on January 10 this year. She subsequently underwent a bowling assessment at the ICC Accredited te

The Pro Kabaddi League Season: In a village tucked away in Haryanas Rohtak district, a young boy once spent his days swinging a cricket bat. Kabaddi was nowhere on the radar - until one afternoon changed everything. That boy was Nitesh Kumar, now one of the brightest defensive prospects in the Pro Kabaddi League, and the rising star of Tamil Thalaivas. I was about 13, weighed around 40 kilos, and just followed my friends to the Kabaddi ground, Nitesh recalled in the 'Rise of a Star'. I lost my f

West Indies Champions: While the West Indies Champions narrowly missed out on a World Championship of Legends semifinal, the tournament ended on a powerful note with Chris Gayle opening up about the teams journey, his plans and a possible dream reunion with Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers. Gayle was quoted as saying, Virat is a phenomenal player. We've spent some great time together both on and off the field. He is a true legend of the sport, and we miss him dearly in international cricket. Asked

Without Rishabh Pant: Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria believes that India skipper Shubman Gills leadership debut - guiding a young team to a 2-2 Test series draw against England - will serve as a major source of motivation for the youngster going ahead in his career. Before the start of the tour, Gill's appointment as Test captain after the retirements of former captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli attracted mixed reactions. However, Gill not only silenced his doubters but also attained n

ICC World Test Championship: Former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif has said that alongside Mohammed Siraj, young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal also deserves equal credit for India's thrilling win at The Oval. He pointed out that if Jaiswal hadn't scored a century in the second innings, there wouldn't have been enough runs on the board for Siraj to defend, and India could have ended up on the losing side. Jaiswal, who started off with a dominating century at Headingley in the opening Test, ended the ser

Danish Kaneria: Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria was in full praise of India's 'unbelievable' Test win against England at The Oval to level the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2. The veteran also credited young captain Shubman Gill for leading from the front and carrying the team on his shoulders in the absence of senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Gill has not only shown his tactical brilliance but also contributed hugely on the batting front. He finished the five-Test series as the

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif believes Pakistan will face a formidable task when they take on arch-rivals India in their much-anticipated Asia Cup clash on September 14. In a candid chat with IANS, Latif admitted that the Men in Green have been far from their best in recent outings and will need a dramatic turnaround in both execution and temperament. It will be very tough for Pakistan to play against a strong Indian side on September 14. Asia Cup ho jaye bas, Latif quipped, hinting that

England suffered an agonising six-run loss to India at the Oval on Monday as one of the most dramatic Test series of recent times ended in a 2-2 draw. Their next major red-ball assignment is a five-match Ashes series away to arch-rivals Australia -- where England have gone 15 Tests without a win -- starting in November. Below AFP Sport looks at some of the key issues that emerged from England's rollercoaster contest with India and what they mean for their quest to regain the Ashes 'Down Under'.

Ben Stokes said he was frustrated by England's failure to secure a Test series win against India but refused to blame Harry Brook for his dismissal, which sparked a dramatic collapse. The five-match series finished 2-2 after India sealed a dramatic six-run win on Monday, with paceman Mohammed Siraj taking three of the four wickets to fall on the final morning. England, chasing a daunting 374 runs to win, had been cruising at 301-3 on Sunday, with Brook and Joe Root at the crease. But they buckle

India will return home satisfied after levelling their five-Test series against England following a dramatic six-run win at the Oval as the home side rue a costly late collapse. The tourists came back from the dead in the deciding match, taking the last seven England wickets for just 66 runs to finish the series all-square at 2-2. India arguably won more sessions than they lost over the five Tests, though England were clinical in key moments before failing to press home their advantage in the fi

Shubman Gill will fly home to India with plenty of credit after a sensational campaign with the bat against England and a hard-earned series draw in his first outing as Test captain. The stylish batsman scored a remarkable 754 runs in five Tests, falling just 20 shy of Sunil Gavaskar's long-standing series record for an Indian cricketer. Gill, nicknamed Prince, arrived in England in early June under intense pressure and with a modest Test average of 35. Not only was he succeeding Rohit Sharma as

West Delhi Lions: The high-scoring action continued in the second season of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) as West Delhi Lions pulled off a spectacular run chase, defeating East Delhi Riders by 7 wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Monday. Batting first, East Delhi Riders posted a formidable total of 208/4 in 20 overs only to see the West Delhi Lions easily overhaul the target and win the high-scoring thriller. Chasing a daunting target of 209, the Lions batters rose to the occasion with

Bengal Pro T20 League: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha has taken charge as the head coach of the Bengal under-23 mens team, who had their first training session of three hours at the Eden Gardens on Monday. Stepping into a new chapter...Proud to begin my journey as the Head Coach of the Bengal U-23. Coaching is not just about giving instructions. Its about building belief, sharpening skills, and creating a team that plays for each other, wrote Saha on his Instagram post on Monda

Jamie Overton LBW: Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif called a big win for India despite the series ending in a 2-2 draw, India pulled off one of their most sensational Test victories a six-run triumph in the fifth and final Test against England at The Oval. From being written off before the series began to levelling it on the final day with nerves of steel and a clutch bowling effort, this Indian team showcased what Kaif hailed as a triumph won on the field not on paper. First of all, I don

Mohammed Siraj: Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj said he never lost faith in his ability to deliver a sensational victory for India after his five-wicket haul clinched a thrilling six-run win for the visitors over England in the fifth Test at the Oval on Monday. Chasing 374 for victory, England resumed day five on 339-6, and needed just 35 more runs for a 3-1 series triumph. But they were bowled out for 367, with Siraj picking a sensational 5-104 as India leveled the five-match series 2-2. England had

The Oval Test: India captain Shubman Gill said his sides series-levelling six-run win over England in the fifth Test at The Oval was built on their belief that any small opening created by them could be used to create a path of victory. On day five of the match, Mohammed Siraj claimed a decisive 5-104 as India bowled out England for 367 in a chase of 374 to level the AndersonTendulkar Trophy series 2-2. A victory looked distant for India when Joe Root and Harry Brook notched up centuries, but Si

Jamie Overton LBW: Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif called it real Test cricket a drama soaked in pressure, tactics, grit, and late twists. Indias astonishing six-run win over England in the fifth and final Test at The Oval ticked every box, and for Latif, it was a throwback to the finest traditions of the format. Test matches in England and Australia have a charm of their own. What we saw in this series, especially the final Test, was real Test cricket pressure, fightbacks, and tactical g

The Oval: Former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar believes the nail-biting six-run victory in the thrilling fifth Test at The Oval should ease the scrutiny on Shubman Gills captaincy as he adjusts to life at the top job. Gills first assignment as Indias Test captain ended in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series, finishing with a 2-2 scoreline. Performing in a series like this certainly takes away all the doubts that one has about his ability to lead India because if he is scoring runs in his primar

Shubman Gill: After India secured a series-levelling six-run win over England in the fifth Test at The Oval, former fast bowler Varun Aaron said the Shubman Gill-led side has put all doubts to rest by showcasing their true capabilities, despite being in a transition period. On the fifth day of the match at The Oval on Monday, England were bowled out for 367 in a chase of 375, with fast bowler Mohammed Siraj taking 5-104. The six-run win is also India's narrowest winning margin in their history o

Sachin Tendulkar: Legendary cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly led tributes for India's enthralling six-run win in the fifth and final Test against England to level the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series 2-2 at The Oval on Monday. The final day of the series produced a thrilling contest between the two teams to live up to the expectations of the historic rivalry. England required just 35 runs with four wickets in hand to clinch both the match and the series on the final day in London.

The Oval: After India pulled off a sensational six-run win over England in the fifth Test at The Oval, senior opener KL Rahul said the victory means absolutely everything for the visitors, adding that it ranks right at the top in terms of their achievements in overseas Tests. Needing to take the last four wickets for a win, India managed to bowl out England for 367 in a chase of 374 on a dramatic day five. Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj excelled again by taking five wickets and claimed the Player of

World Test Championship: Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan was full of praise for the Indian team after its incredible six-run win over England in the fifth and final Test at The Oval. The result helped India level the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 22 and kick off their World Test Championship 202527 campaign with a much-needed boost. Siraj & Prasidh, amazing stuff with the ball. Your attitude and playing with calm was brilliant, sab kuch perfect tha! Shubman Gill, your leadership was on point, and

Ben Stokes: England Test captain Ben Stokes, who missed the fifth Test due to a shoulder Injury, said that finishing on the losing side at The Oval was bitterly disappointing after India snatched a nail-biting six-run win on the final day to level the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2. England needed 35 runs with four wickets in hand to win the match and series on the final day of the encounter at The Oval. However, India's fightback on Monday was led by pacers Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh

Tendulkar Trophy: After the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series against India ended in a 2-2 draw, England head coach Brendon McCullum called it the best five-match Test series he has ever been involved in and seen in his cricketing journey. That is the best five-match Test series I have ever been a part of and witnessed. It just oscillated so much right throughout the six weeks and I felt it had everything. I thought there was hostility at times, camaraderie at times, great cricket at times, there

Irfan Pathan: Former India allrounder Irfan Pathan termed Mohammed Siraj a person with an iron body with heart of a lion after the pacer produced one of the best spells of his Test career to guide India to a miraculous six-run win against England in the fifth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at The Oval here on Monday. With the thrilling win, the Shubman Gill-led side levelled the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2. On the final day of the series finale, India required four wickets with only 35

ICC World Test Championship: Indias thrilling six-run victory over England in the fifth Test at The Oval not only helped them draw the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2, but also gave their ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 202527 campaign a much-needed lift. With this result, India climbed to third place in the WTC standings, having earned 28 points from five matches with a points percentage (PCT) of 46.67. The win was hard-fought and dramatic. England started the final day needing just 35 runs wit

Harry Brook: After being adjudged as Englands Player of the Series, right-handed batter Harry Brook acknowledged that India pacer Mohammed Siraj had a phenomenal time in the series, adding that he has a lot of respect for the fast-bowlers exploits in the last six weeks. On day fives play, Siraj went from dropping Brook catchs on 19 to rocking Gus Atkinson's off-stump to end up with a sensational 5-104 and helped India seal an extraordinary six-run win in the fifth Test and force a 2-2 series dra

Nitish Kumar Reddy: The proof that heart and hunger can trump experience in a contest was reinforced in the form of Shubman Gills spirited young Indian side, which defied expectations in English conditions to draw the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series 2-2 with a thrilling six-run win in the fifth and final Test at The Oval here. Before the start of the series, many pundits had predicted a 1-4 defeat for India, citing the absence of stalwarts like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and R. Ashwin, and a se

The Oval: After their incredible six-run victory in the fifth Test at The Oval, India skipper Shubman Gill said their strategy of keeping England under pressure on day fives play proved to be successful. On day five, India picked the remaining four wickets for 28 runs to win the match and level the five-game Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series 2-2. Every Test we came on day four and day five never knowing who was going to win. It just shows that both the teams came with their A game and I am very h

Pacer Mohammed Siraj: After India pulled off a stunning thriller at the Oval, sealing a dramatic 2-2 draw in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, former England spinner Monty Panesar lauded their grit and described the series as the most exciting Test contest since the iconic 2005 Ashes between England and Australia, regarded as best in Ashes history. Pacer Mohammed Siraj delivered a fiery five-wicket haul as India produced a sensational four-wicket burst on a nerve-shredding final morning at The Oval

BBC Test Match Special: After India sealed a narrow six-run win over England in the fifth Test at The Oval, former captain Nasser Hussain said the Shubman Gill-led side deserved to tie the five-match series at 2-2 because of the good cricket they have played in the last six weeks. Led by Mohammed Sirajs 5-104 and Prasidh Krishnas 4-126, India completed a surreal Test win to level the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series at 2-2. The duo ensured that India got the required four wickets to bowl out Eng

Mohammed Siraj: India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj summed up his emotions after a match-winning five-wicket haul on the final day, which helped India beat England by six runs and level the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy 2-2 at The Oval here on Monday. On the final day, England started as clear favourites, needing just 35 runs with four wickets in hand. But Indias bowlers turned the match around with a brilliant four-wicket burst in the morning session. I have a wallpaper on my phone which says Belief.

With Chris Woakes: Mohammed Siraj went from dropping a catch offered by Harry Brook to rocking Gus Atkinson's off-stump to end up with a sensational five-wicket haul and help India seal an extraordinary six-run win in the fifth Test against England and force a 2-2 series draw. Resuming from the overnight score of 339/6, England needed 35 runs to win while India needed to pick four wickets for a miraculous victory on a dramatic fifth day. On the last day of action of a riveting Test series, Siraj

Mohammed Siraj: Mohammed Siraj delivered a fiery five-wicket haul as India produced a sensational four-wicket burst on a nerve-shredding final morning at The Oval to beat England by six runs and square the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2. England began Day 5 needing just 35 runs with four wickets in hand and were firm favourites. But Indian seamers - relentless and inspired - ripped through the hosts' lower order to script one of their finest overseas heists. Siraj struck twice in a dramatic openi

If Rohit Sharma: Former England cricketer David Lloyd believes the absence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma has cost India crucial moments in the ongoing Test series in England. As the fifth Test at The Oval comes to conclusion on Monday, with England needing 35 runs and India four wickets, Lloyd suggested that India might have fared better had their seasoned campaigners been around. India have been very impressive over the series, but they havent won the main moments. If Rohit Sharma or Virat Ko

Tendulkar Trophy Test: Ahead of a thrilling finish on day five of the fifth Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test, premier England batter Joe Root mentioned that his tribute to Graham Thorpe after reaching his century was something that he really deserved. When Root reached his 39th Test century on day fours play in Englands chase of 374 at The Oval, he was seen wearing a white headband and pointed to sky in honour of the England batting legend, who took his own life a year ago. It's what he deserved r

Caribbean T20Is: Mitchell Owen revealed that he will be translating his T20I success as he prepares to make his ODI debut for Australia later this month, following an impressive start to his international career in the T20Is against the West Indies. The 23-year-old was a standout selection in Australias revamped ODI squad for the upcoming three-match home series against South Africa, set to be played in Cairns and Mackay from August 19. The ODI series will follow a three-match T20I series agains

The Pakistan Cricket Board: Pakistan's top-order batter Fakhar Zaman, who was sidelined for the third T20I against the West Indies after picking up a left hamstring strain during the second T20I in Lauderhill, has been ruled out of the forthcoming three-match ODI series against the Caribbean side. Khushdil Shah stepped in to replace Zaman in the playing XI for the third T20I on Monday (IST). The injury occurred in the 19th over of West Indies innings as Zaman chased a ball in the outfield. A med

After Harry Brook: Bowling coach Morne Morkel believes India can still pull off an unlikely victory by claiming the final four scalps on Monday and urged his side to keep fighting on the final day of the fifth Test against England at The Oval. The fifth and final Test of the enthralling five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy between England and India will reach its climax on Monday, with both sides still chasing victory, with England needing 35 more runs to win, while India requires four wickets f

Chris Woakes: Injured all-rounder Chris Woakes will be available to bat on the final day of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy decider at The Oval, despite a shoulder injury, if England needs him as the host closes in on a series-clinching victory. Short Description * Woakes suffered a suspected dislocated shoulder when fielding on the opening day of The Oval contest and was subsequently ruled out for the remainder of the match. But with England needing just 35 runs for victory on the final day on Mo

New Delhi Tigers: It was yet another run-filled spectacle as the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 clash between Outer Delhi Warriors and New Delhi Tigers treated fans to explosive batting and thrilling momentum shifts at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Sunday. Put in to bat first, New Delhi Tigers posted a massive target of 222/7 in 20 overs and then came back to restrict Outer Delhi Warriors to 182/4 for a 40-run victory. New Delhi Tigers overcame an early setback when opener Dhruv Kaushik depa

Joe Root: Seasoned England batter Joe Root on Sunday scored his 39th Test century and then paid a tribute to former England batter Graham Thorpe, who died by suicide on August 4, 2024. Root paid tribute to Thorpe and whose birth anniversary was two days ago, by sporting a bandana in his style on the fourth day of the fifth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at The Oval here. Root, who anchored the England second innings and raised a crucial partnership with Harry Brook (111 as they shared a 1

Tendulkar Trophy Test: Bad light and subsequent rain forced the stumps to be called early on day four of the fifth Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test at The Oval on Sunday. With the stage set for a thrilling day five, England need 35 more runs to win, while India requires four wickets for a miraculous victory. Rain forcing the match to go into the fifth day means every Test of the ongoing riveting five-match series has now gone into the last day. England looked all set to complete the chase of 374 o

Shashi Tharoor: As India slipped to a crucial loss in the ongoing Test series against England, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor stirred a fresh wave of discussion by pointing to the absence of former captain Virat Kohli. Taking to social media, Tharoor remarked that he had missed Kohli during the entire series, but never as much as in this Test match, suggesting that the star batters grit, intensity, and leadership could have altered the outcome. Tharoor highlighted Kohlis well-known presen

Mohammed Siraj: Former England captain Nasser Hussain believes that, despite doing all the good things with the ball in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series, Mohammed Siraj might now just be remembered for the missed catch of Harry Brook on the fourth day of the fifth Test at The Oval. On the first ball of the 35th over, Brook had a big reprieve on 19 when Siraj, who came back on the field after a short break, attempted to take the catch in the deep off Prasidh. But in the process of taking it,

With Washington Sundar: Harry Brook hit a blazing 111 off 98 balls while Joe Root kept his good run going by being unbeaten on 98 as England reached 317/4 in 66 overs at tea on Day Four of the fifth and final Test and need 57 runs more to secure a sensational Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series win. England were at 106/3 and still needing 268 more runs to win when Brook arrived at the crease. After ending the first session on 38 not out, Brook completely flipped the script in the afternoon session

Delhi Premier League: Purani Dilli 6 skipper Vansh Bedi considers the opportunity to lead the side as a 'gift from the universe'. The young batter said it is a new experience and a proud moment for him to lead a side in the ongoing Season 2 of the Delhi Premier League (DPL). Last week, Purani Dilli 6 appointed Vansh Bedi as the captain of the side for the ongoing season of DPL being played here at the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium in the Capital. It is a new experience and a proud moment for me. I

But Ben Duckett: Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad believes Harry Brook will try to ramp up the pressure on the Indian bowlers as they begin to tire on Day Four of the fifth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at The Oval here on Sunday. Brooks high-risk approach in the chase of 374 has led to him bringing up his 14th Test fifty off 39 balls. In the first session, Brook had a big reprieve on 19 when Mohammed Siraj, who came back on the field after a short break, attempted to take the cat