Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) triumphed over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 80 runs in IPL 2025, powered by Venkatesh Iyers explosive 60 off 29 balls and Vaibhav Arora's 3-wicket haul. KKR set a formidable total of 200/6 and dismissed SRH for 120, showcasing strong teamwork and a dominant performance at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

Mumbai Indians Rohit Sharma and Lucknow Super Giants Rishabh Pant shared a warm hug before their IPL 2025 match. The video went viral, showing their camaraderie. Both teams have had an inconsistent start this season. MI, led by Hardik Pandya, face challenges, while LSG rely on Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh for good performance.

Venkatesh Iyer's blistering 60 off 29 balls helped Kolkata Knight Riders set a competitive total of 200/6 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL 2025 clash. This was Iyers third successive fifty against SRH. Contributions from Rahane, Raghuvanshi, and Singh also bolstered KKR's score, emphasising the significance of domestic cricket in player development.

Pakistan have been fined for a slow over-rate during their second ODI against New Zealand, having fallen one over short even with time allowances. This marks their second consecutive penalty, having also been fined in the first ODI. In Hamilton, Pakistan lost by 84 runs with notable performances from Mitchell Hay and Ben Sears.

Rohit Sharma's playful interaction with Shardul Thakur and Zaheer Khan set a lighthearted tone before the IPL 2025 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians. Despite recent struggles, both teams aim for a crucial win. MI, led by Hardik Pandya, face challenges with batting consistency, while LSG rely on Nicholas Pooran's explosive form.

Ajinkya Rahane of Kolkata Knight Riders expressed satisfaction with the Eden Gardens pitch ahead of their IPL 2025 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Rahane's comment came amidst recent controversy over the pitch conditions. Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and opted to bowl first, aiming to overturn last season's results where KKR dominated. High stakes are expected in this match.

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Gujarat Titans pacer Kagiso Rabada has returned to South Africa for personal reasons during the IPL 2025 season. Rabada played two matches, taking two wickets, before being replaced by Arshad Khan. The Titans, having secured Rabada for Rs 10.75 crore, will miss his presence but have other pace options. They face Sunrisers Hyderabad next.

Following Gujarat Titans' eight-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Sai Sudharsan commended Mohammed Siraj's match-winning three-wicket haul, calling him a game-changer. Sudharsan praised Siraj's energy and attitude. He also expressed satisfaction with his own batting performance that contributed to the team's success, moving GT up the points table with two wins and one loss.

Gurindervir Singh's journey from a small village in Punjab to becoming India's fastest man is inspiring. Despite facing adversities like health issues and financial struggles, his determination led him to break national records. With his father's motivation and relentless training, he aims for more success while highlighting the financial challenges faced by Indian athletes.

Mohsin Naqvi, the new Asian Cricket Council president and current PCB chairman, aims to enhance Asian cricket's growth and influence. Succeeding Shammi Silva, Naqvi is committed to fostering collaboration and development. Silva, reflecting on his tenure, is confident in Naqvi's leadership to continue advancing the ACC's prominence and achievements in the cricketing world.

Pakistan cricketer Saud Shakeel humorously criticized the PCB's instability in coaching appointments. Amid this chaos, Pakistan faced another defeat as New Zealand won by 84 runs, securing the series. New Zealand's Mitchell Hay scored an unbeaten 99, while Pakistan's Faheem Ashraf's 73 fell short. Pakistan now aims to avoid a whitewash in the final ODI.

Rishabh Pant, after a remarkable IPL 2024 return post a serious car accident, is struggling in IPL 2025 with the Lucknow Super Giants. Despite high expectations and a record Rs 27 crore deal, Pant's batting form has been poor. Former player Piyush Chawla attributes his difficulties to form, not pressure, stressing his need for a game-changing innings.

Mohammed Siraj's impressive spell of 3 for 19 contributed to Gujarat Titans' victory against his former team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, in the IPL on Wednesday. His exclusion from India's Champions Trophy squad has seemingly motivated him, and he showcased his worth with exceptional bowling, helping restrict Bengaluru to 169/8.

Sunrisers Hyderabad's Nitish Kumar Reddy shares his admiration for MS Dhoni's captaincy, Virat Kohli's aggression, and Rohit Sharma's pull shot. Reddy, eager for IPL face-offs, looks forward to challenging Jasprit Bumrah post his recovery. Acknowledging the impact of cricket legends, he aspires to continue their legacy in Indian cricket, beginning with their match against Mumbai Indians on April 17.

RCB head coach Andy Flower confirmed that Virat Kohli's finger injury is not a major concern. Kohli hurt his finger while fielding against Gujarat Titans.

Suryakumar Yadav and other Mumbai Indians players visited the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya for blessings ahead of their IPL match against Lucknow Super Giants. Despite a recent dip in form, Yadav has started to find his groove in this years IPL, scoring consistently with impressive strike rates in his recent outings.

Virender Sehwag criticised the Royal Challengers Bengaluru management for releasing Mohammed Siraj, asserting that former captains Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis failed to use him effectively during powerplays. Siraj's recent performance against RCB highlighted their mistake, demonstrating his potential when utilised properly. He took three wickets against his former team on Wednesday.

Sai Sudharsan played a crucial role in Gujarat Titans' victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, scoring 49 runs off 36 balls. He credits his improvement to exposure to difficult conditions and quality practice sessions. Gujarat defeat RCB by eight wickets.

Yashasvi Jaiswal has decided to transfer from Mumbai to Goa for the upcoming domestic season, highlighting his career aspirations and personal circumstances. His inclusion in the Goan squad is seen as a significant opportunity for local players to learn from a national team member.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar became the joint-highest wicket-taker among pacers in IPL history with 183 wickets during RCB's match against Gujarat Titans. Despite his impressive performance, RCB lost by eight wickets. Bhuvneshwar's economical bowling stood out in the game where Gujarat chased a 170-run target successfully, thanks to contributions from Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler.

Franchises in the Indian Premier League have expressed dissatisfaction with pitch preparations not aligning with their strengths. The BCCI instructs curators to prepare balanced pitches, causing possible friction with teams desiring home advantages.

Barcelona confirmed their place in the Copa del Rey final with a 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid, securing a 5-4 aggregate victory. Ferran Torres scored the winning goal, setting up a highly anticipated clash with rivals Real Madrid. Despite Atletico's efforts, including a disallowed goal by Alexander Sorloth, Barcelona held firm to progress.

Mohammed Siraj reflects on his emotional return to M Chinnaswamy Stadium, now playing for Gujarat Titans against his former team, RCB. Siraj's impressive performance, claiming three wickets, earned him Player of the Match. He credits his success to the guidance of Ashish Nehra and Ishant Sharma, and fans, with his Ronaldo-inspired celebration.

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad are desperate to regain momentum with two losses each in their three respective matches so far in IPL 2025. Both teams need strong opening partnerships for success, considering their past performances as top Powerplay scorers in the last edition of the IPL.

Jos Buttler's explosive 73 off 39 balls led Gujarat Titans to an eight-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Supported by Sai Sudharsans 49, the Titans swiftly chased down 169 runs, concluding the game with 13 balls to spare. RCB struggled to establish momentum, with GT bowlers maintaining control throughout their innings.

During the RCB vs GT IPL 2025 match, Virat Kohli injured his finger while fielding. Despite the injury, Kohli continued playing but seemed uncomfortable. Mohammed Siraj led GT's attack, reducing RCB to 42/4 before a recovery led by Livingstone, Sharma, and David. Kohlis injury could impact RCBs struggling season. Fans await updates.

During the IPL 2025 match between RCB and GT, Liam Livingstone's bat unexpectedly flew out of his hands, amusing fans. RCB struggled initially, with top-order collapses. However, Livingstone's 54-run knock helped RCB reach 169/8. The flying bat moment became a viral sensation, adding a humorous twist to the tense game.

Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka encouraged his team to regroup after their eight-wicket loss to Punjab Kings in the 2025 IPL. Despite a strong partnership from Nicholas Pooran and Ayush Badoni, LSG only posted 171/7. Punjab Kings chased comfortably, led by Prabhsimran Singh's 69 and Shreyas Iyer's 50*. Punjab is now second, while LSG is sixth.

Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed faced a fan's confrontation regarding his send-off to India's Shubman Gill during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The incident has gone viral on social media. During a second ODI against New Zealand, a female fan questioned Abrar's behavior. Pakistan's recent performance in ODIs has been disappointing, with a defeat against New Zealand.

Gujarat Titans' captain Shubman Gill chose to field first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL match, citing favorable conditions and the need to reduce errors. Gujarat made one change with Arshad Khan replacing Kagiso Rabada. Rajat Patidar of RCB also preferred to bowl first but stuck with the same playing XI.

The BCCI has announced India's 2025 home fixtures featuring Test, ODI, and T20I series against West Indies and South Africa. The season begins with Tests against West Indies in October. South Africa's tour starting in November includes a historic Test in Guwahati, followed by ODIs and a five-match T20I series concluding in December.

A coup is seemingly underway in Mumbai cricket as Yashasvi Jaiswal seeks a No Objection Certificate and Suryakumar Yadav may follow him to Goa. The Goa Cricket Association is in talks with various players as they join the Ranji Trophy Elite Group. Discussions involve Hyderabad captain Tilak Varma too. Mumbai Cricket Association is holding meetings about these developments.

India's Varun Chakravarthy drops to third in ICC men's T20 bowling rankings, with New Zealand's Jacob Duffy and West Indies' Akeal Hosein ahead. Ravi Bishnoi and Arshdeep Singh make the top 10. In batting, Abhishek Sharma holds second place, trailing Australia's Travis Head, with Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav also in the top five. Hardik Pandya leads the all-rounders.

India's Test opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is moving from Mumbai to Goa for the 2025-26 domestic season, taking on the captaincy role. The 23-year-old, after a mixed performance in recent competitions, aims to rediscover his form and make an impact with his new team. Jaiswal follows a growing trend of Mumbai cricketers moving to Goa, a path previously taken by Arjun Tendulkar, Siddhesh Lad, and Eknath Kerkar in recent years.

After an IPL clash against Mumbai Indians, Rinku Singh humorously asked for a bat from Rohit Sharma. Tilak Varma teased him for this. Rinku has previously requested bats from Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav. MI defeated KKR by eight wickets with a strong performance. Rinkus interactions added a lighthearted moment to the game.

Rishabh Pant's lackluster performance both as a batsman and captain is putting Lucknow Super Giants under scrutiny in IPL 2025, following two losses in three matches. Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh suggests that LSG urgently find a solution to bolster their chances and address Pant's struggle. LSG were restricted to 171/7, thanks to Arshdeep Singh's three-wicket burst, and their bowlers failed to stop Punjab Kings batters during the chase. Punjab Kings reached the target with ease in just 16.2

Punjab Kings have had strong start to IPL 2025 under their new captain Shreyas Iyer, with victories over Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans. Shreyas, praised by coach Ricky Ponting, has played key roles with undefeated scores, while the team has maintained strong bowling and batting performances.

Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson is set to resume his wicketkeeping and captaincy roles after being cleared by the BCCI's Centre of Excellence. Previously limited to batting due to a fractured finger, Samson will lead the team in their next match against Punjab Kings on April 5.

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Indias Test opener, is making a significant shift from Mumbai to Goa for the 2025-26 season, where he will serve as captain. Despite his deep roots in Mumbai cricket, Jaiswal seeks a No-Objection Certificate to officially make the move.

New Zealand secured an unassailable lead in the ODI series against Pakistan with an 84-run victory in Hamilton. Mitchell Hay's unbeaten 99 and Ben Sears' five-wicket haul were pivotal as New Zealand posted 292 for 8, bowling out Pakistan for 208 in response.

Arjun Erigaisi is aiming to regain his India No. 1 ranking after narrowing the gap with D Gukesh in the latest FIDE ratings. Erigaisi made a strong comeback with decisive victories in the Bundesliga, positioning himself at World No. 4. Meanwhile, R Praggnanandhaa and Aravindh Chithambaram achieved their career-high rankings, now at seventh and eleventh respectively.

Nicholas Pooran is leading with an impressive strike rate and six count, making IPL 2024 a high-scoring season. Kagiso Rabada discusses the challenges for bowlers, the Impact Player rule, and shares his experience with coach Ashish Nehra and the upcoming WTC final.

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Gujarat's Pragnika Vaka secured the world champion title in the under-7 girls category at the 2025 FIDE World School Championship in Serbia, scoring an outstanding nine out of nine points. Apart from Pragnikas gold, India won two silver medals in the U-7 open and U-11 girls categories.

English Grandmaster David Howell, a former wunderkind who currently does commentary, feels the Indian model is the one to emulate for chess nations.

Afghanistan cricketer Azmatullah Omarzai has emerged as a promising talent, showcasing his prowess, especially in white-ball cricket. His outstanding performances in the 2023 ODI World Cup and the 2024 T20 World Cup highlight his batting and bowling skills.

Nottingham Forest triumphed over Manchester United with a 1-0 victory, as Anthony Elanga scored early on. Arsenal beat Fulham 2-1 with Bukayo Saka returning from injury to score. Wolverhampton secured a win against West Ham, moving them closer to safety.