Lucknow Super Giants: Ashutosh Sharmas unbeaten 66 off 31 balls powered Delhi Capitals to a stunning one-wicket victory over the Lucknow Super Giants in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 opener, here at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium. Chasing a daunting target of 210, DC seemed down and out at 8 for 3 and later at 139 for 7, but Ashutoshs fearless hitting turned the game on its head, handing DC an unforgettable win. Batting first, LSG got off to a flying start court

Punjab Kings Assistant Coach Brad: Punjab Kings are all set to kick off their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 campaign with their first match against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium on March 25. As the team takes the field, the excitement among fans is palpable with expectations running high for a stellar season ahead. Under the coaching of Ricky Ponting and leadership of Shreyas Iyer, Punjab Kings are ready to make a strong statement this season. Ahead of their first match, Assista

K2K Sports Management: In a momentous celebration of athletic excellence and maritime unity, P.T. Usha, President of the Indian Olympic Association and Member of Parliament, inaugurated the National Maritime Games 2025 on Monday at IMU, Palm Beach Road, Navi Mumbai. In her address, PT Usha inspired hundreds of maritime cadets and athletes with her words. True sportsmanship overrides all else. In the arena of sport, there are no losers every participant is a winner. It is not just about medals,

The Lucknow Super Giants: Nicholas Pooran (75) and Mitchell Marsh (72) helped Lucknow Super Giants put up a formidable total of 209/8 in 20 overs against Delhi Capitals in the fourth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) top-order put on an explosive display but a dramatic collapse late in the innings saw them squander a strong position. The power-hitting of Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran gave L

The Indian Premier League: Former India batter Navjot Singh Sidhu hailed the Indian Premier League (IPL) as a marketing managers dream for having incentivised the tournament beyond imagination, making it more appealing for foreign players. As the 2025 IPL season has kicked off in blockbuster fashion, Sidhu cited comparison from his playing days in Englands county championship to the outrageous amount of money players have gotten in last year's mega auction in Jeddah. The Indian Premier League is

Lucknow Super Giants: Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to bowl first against Lucknow Super Giants in fourth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, here at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium. For Delhi Capitals, KL Rahul is missing today's clash due to personal reasons. We are going to bowl first. It's the dew factor, we don't want to take any risk, that's why we are bowling first. I have played with Pant before, he knows me and I know him. We know our tricks.

Pakistan Super League: Former Australia opener David Warner has been appointed as Karachi Kings captain for the 2025 season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), commencing on April 11. This will be Warner's maiden appearance in the PSL after becoming the first pick of Karachi Kings in the Players Draft 2025 held at the iconic Hazuri Bagh in Lahore on January 13, underscoring the franchises confidence in his abilities. Warner was acquired by Karachi Kings for a record-breaking USD 3,00,000, making

New Delhi: New Zealands batting maestro Kane Williamson has heaped praise on Shubman Gill, calling him a natural leader with a sharp cricketing brain. Having played under Gills captaincy at Gujarat Titans (GT) in IPL 2024, Williamson witnessed firsthand the youngsters clarity in communication, conviction in decision-making, and ability to inspire his teammates -qualities that, according to him, make Gill a strong contender for leadership role in Indian cricket. Williamson, known for his calm and

Narendra Modi Stadium: Ahead of 2022 champions Gujarat Titans set to open their IPL 2025 campaign against Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium, assistant coach Parthiv Patel said the side has done its preparations very well and are ready to take on anything that comes their way. We've had a couple of camps before coming to Ahmedabad. We had a five-day camp twice in Surat. We've had great facilities there. So obviously, everyone worked really hard there. As you talked about batting, everyone

Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr: India captain Harmanpreet Singh's blistering form over the past year has found him on the list of several awards, including the FIH Player of the Year 2024, but what truly holds a special place in his heart is the Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr. Award for Player of the Year 2024 which is presented to the winner by the family member of the hockey great who was part of Indian Hockey's golden era. The awards were held earlier this month in New Delhi. Speaking about the m

The MS Dhoni Experience: India legend MS Dhoni applauds the initiative of regional language commentary at the Indian Premier League (IPL) and revealed his appreciation for Bhojpuri commentary, calling it energetic and said it reminds him of old-school radio commentary. Bhojpuri made its debut in the commentary feed during the IPL 2023 and took fans by storm. This year, the 18th season of the IPL is streaming live across 16 feeds, including 12 languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Haryanvi, Bengali

T20 World Cup: Promising young pacer Titas Sadhu, medium-pace all-rounders Arundhati Reddy and Amanjot Kaur, wicketkeeper-batter Uma Chetry and all-rounder Shreyanka Patil were handed their maiden BCCI women's central contract for 2024-25 season after all of them made the cut in Grade C category on Monday. On the other hand, Indian women's team captain Harmanpreet Kaur, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana and ace all-rounder Deepti Sharma have retained their spot in Grade A category with the highest pa

The MS Dhoni Experience: Former skipper MS Dhoni clarified that all crucial decisions, such as bowling changes and field placements, were solely made by captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, with his role being limited to offering guidance following his decision to pass the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captaincy to Gaikwad. Dhoni, who led CSK in 212 matches, winning 128 games while losing 82 matches since the IPL began in 2008 except for the two seasons when the franchise was suspended due to spot-fixing, stepp

LB Shastri Cricket Club: As a seven-year-old kid in New Delhis Ashok Vihar, Priyansh Arya was just getting started in his cricketing journey. At the LB Shastri Cricket Club, he had started to train under illustrious cricket coach Sanjay Bhardwaj, whose pupils include Indias current head coach, Gautam Gambhir. It was also the time when Priyansh, just liked any other kid in India, was glued to their TV screens on April 18, 2008 to witness the first game of the Indian Premier League (IPL). At the M

Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League: Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has been admitted to a hospital in Savar after experiencing severe chest pain midway through a Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League match between Mohammedan Sporting Club and Shinepukur Cricket Club. The left-handed opener complained of chest pain while on the field against Shinepukur Cricket Club and was taken to Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib Hospital for immediate medical attention. A helicopter was first set to transpo

Lucknow Super Giants SquadRishabh Pant: Delhi Capitals will open their campaign against Lucknow Super Giants at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium on Monday. After finishing sixth in IPL 2024, Delhi Capitals will aim to make a fresh start under new captain Axar Patel, while LSG will be led by newly appointed captain Rishabh Pant. LSG have a superior head-to-head record against Delhi Capitals in the IPL, having won three of the five matches. However, the Capitals won both the matches last season. When will

Navjot Singh Sidhu: Former India cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu heaped praise on MS Dhonis longevity after the ex-CSK skipper pulled off a lightning-fast stumping in their IPL 2025 opener against Mumbai Indians. Sidhu even claimed Dhoni could still smash a half-century for CSK at 50. Dhoni stumped Suryakumar Yadav when the MI captain failed to read Noor Ahmed's googly as he tried to drag his backfoot back into the crease but could not do it as Dhoni was quick to collec the ball and took off the ba

DC vs LSG Dream11 Prediction : Two more teams will start their campaign with the next game of the IPL 2025. The fourth clash of the tournament will feature Delhi Capitals up against Lucknow Super Giants. These two teams will step on the field at 7:30 PM at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Vizag on Monday. Former DC captain Rishabh Pant will lead LSG while the former LSG captain KL Rahul is part of DC. There are a few more players who have joined both teams. They will look to start the tournament with

Chennai Super Kings: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad lauded Noor Ahmads spell of 4-18 in the sides four-wicket win over Mumbai Indians, saying that its good to have an x-factor player like the left-arm wrist-spinner in the side for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Noor was CSKs costliest pick at last years mega auction with Rs 10 crore splurged on him by the five-time champions, and he justified that by ripping through MIs middle-order to pick the best figures for a CSK spinne

Chennai Super Kings: In the run-up to the first part of the El Clasico clash in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Chennai Super Kings always looked like the stronger side and the five-time champions justified that billing by registering a four-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in the third game of the ongoing tournament at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday. CSKs win was set up by their new bowlers Noor Ahmads 4-18 and Khaleel Ahmeds 3-29, as they kept MI to 155/9 in their 20 overs. In the chas

Chennai Super Kings: Fifties by Rachin Ravindra (65 not out) and captain Ruturaj Gaikwad (53) helped Chennai Super Kings kickstart their IPL 2025 campaign with a four-wicket win over Mumbai Indians at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday. After Noor Ahmads 4-18 and Khaleel Ahmeds 3-29 helped CSK restrict MI to 155/9, Gaikwad mixed aggression and timing to hit six fours and three sixes while bringing up his fifty in 22 balls, his fastest half-century in the tournament. Despite wickets falling fro

Indian Premier League: Rajasthan Royals (RR) stand-in captain Riyan Parag said that his side could have executed better chasing 286 against Sunrisers Hyderabad as they suffered a 44-run defeat in the IPL 2025 encounter here on Sunday. Parag admitted that it was a tough day for them but credited last year's runners-up for winning the clash after posting the second-highest total in IPL history. It was tough, just like I expected. Credit to SRH but we could have executed better. Will have a sit-dow

Chennai Super Kings: Left-arm wrist-spinner Noor Ahmad picked 4-18 while left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed took 3-29 as Chennai Super Kings restricted Mumbai Indians to 155/9 in their 20 overs in the second match of Sunday's double-header in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here. On his CSK debut, Noor bamboozled the MI batters with his mastery to pick the best figures by a spinner from his team against the five-time champions. On the other hand, Khaleel was his be

Impact Substitute Sanju Samson: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan credited the backing of captain Pat Cummins and the head coach Daniel Vettori after scoring his maiden century in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 against Rajasthan Royals (RR) here on Sunday. Kishan smacked an unbeaten 106 off 47 balls studded with 11 fours and six sixes to take the side 286/6 in 20 overs, the second-highest total in IPL history. The southpaw was named Player of the Match as SRH won t

Indian Premier League: After a thumping 44-run win against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain Pat Cummins feels that the team has created a blueprint for the remainder of the tournament. Asked to bat first, Ishan Kishan scored his maiden IPL century -- 106 not out off 47 balls -- studded with 11 fours and six sixes while opener Travis Head scored 31-ball 67 laced with nine fours and three sixes steered the side to 286/6, the second-hi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Words of encouragement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi have probably boosted India to win the Champions Trophy and the T20 World Cup, former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth wrote in a video posted on social media on Sunday. Srikkanth, the 1983 World Cup winner as part of Kapil's Devils, also said the biggest, greatest quality of PM Modi is that he makes everyone who meets him feel important and comfortable. Words of encouragement from the Prime Minister hav

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Ishan Kishan's electrifying century proved to be the difference as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeated Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 44 runs in the second match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here on Sunday. It was a completely entertaining run-fest which saw 528 runs being scored in 40 overs of the match as bowlers endured a tough day in Hyderabad. Earlier, Kishan slammed his maiden IPL ton on his SRH debut

Indian Premier League: Ahead of Delhi Capitals (DC) opening their IPL 2025 campaign against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), skipper Axar Patel said he was non-committal over KL Rahul playing in Mondays game at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium due to personal reasons. Rahul joined the DC set-up in the run-up to their opening game in Visakhapatnam, but may or may not be for the game against LSG, a team he led previously, for personal reasons. It is to be noted that Rahul is expecting his first child with

Chennai Super Kings: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won the toss and elected to bowl first against fellow five-time winners Mumbai Indians in the second game of Sunday's first double-header of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium here. MI hold a 20-17 edge over CSK in 37 IPL matches held between the two teams. After winning the toss, CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad said they are going with three pacers and as many spinners, with Noor Ahmad, Nathan Ellis, Rachin Ravindra and Sam

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan scored his maiden century of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 in his first match for new franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) against Rajasthan Royals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here on Sunday. Reflecting on his unbeaten 47-ball 106, Kishan said he knew of his abilities and was waiting for this knock. Kishan, who scored 320 including a half-century in the last season for Mumbai Indians, was bought by SRH for R

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan hammered an unbeaten 106 off 47 balls as Sunrisers Hyderabad cruised to 286/6 in 20 overs against Rajasthan Royals in the second match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here on Sunday. It was also the second-highest team total in IPL history, one run short of SRH's total against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 2024 season. Banking on the knocks of Travis Head and Abhishek Sh

Bay Oval Mount Maunganui: Fast bowlers Jacob Duffy and Zakary Foulkes powered New Zealand to a thumping 15-run win over Pakistan in the fourth T20I to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series at the Bay Oval here on Sunday. Put in to bat first, New Zealand scored 220/6 in 20 overs, courtesy of a 20-ball half-century from Finn Allen laced with six fours and three maximums. Tim Seifert (44) and Michael Bracewell (46 not out) also made valuable contributions. For the visitors, Haris R

Golf Sixes Junior Tournament: Indias golf landscape is on the brink of a thrilling transformation, as the Indian Golf Union (IGU) will organise the first-ever Golf Sixes Junior Tournament on Monday at the DLF Golf & Country Club in Gurgaon. Organised in partnership with the world golf rules governing body, The R&A, Golf Sixes is designed to make the sport more dynamic, accessible, and engaging for young players with its six-hole, team-based structure, opening the door for golf to become as popul

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Australia and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) opener Travis Head is pleased with the rise of his opening partner Abhishek Sharma's stature in international cricket and is also looking forward to continuing to build a stronger foundation for the side in the IPL 2025 season. Head finished as the highest run-scorer for the franchise in the last edition with 567 runs including four half-centuries and a hundred. On the other hand, Abhishek was just behind Head and amassed 484 runs, inc

New Zealand's ruthless pace attack carved up Pakistan to deliver a crushing 115-run win in the fourth Twenty20 on Sunday and clinch the five-match series. The home side moved 3-1 ahead after defending 220-6 in Mount Maunganui and then dismissing a ragged Pakistan for just 105 in the 17th over. Jacob Duffy claimed 4-20 and fellow seamer Zak Foulkes 3-25 as Pakistan suffered their biggest T20 loss by runs against all nations, eclipsing a 95-run defeat against New Zealand in Wellington nine yea

Kolkata Knight Riders: After defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders suffered a seven-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening game of IPL 2025 at the Eden Gardens, captain Rahane is confident that the experienced, dangerous and explosive batting unit will bounce back from the loss. Skipper Ajinkya Rahane led from the front with a scintillating 56 runs in 31 balls to get his side off to a blistering start, before Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma ran through KKRs famed middle

After Virat Kohli: After Virat Kohli's unbeaten half-century led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a thrilling win over defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL 2025 opener, former Australian opener Matthew Hayden praised the right-hander's chasing masterclass, calling his recent form a dynamic Kohli 2.0 on the field. Kohli, the most prolific run-getter in IPL history, picked up from where he left off in 2024, remaining unbeaten on 59 in the chase of 175 after a scintillating open

Registered Available Player Pool: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have named India allrounder Shardul Thakur as a replacement for left-arm fast bowler Mohsin Khan, who has been ruled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 due to injury. Shardul, who went unsold at the mega auction last year, has played 95 games in the IPL for five franchises - Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Delhi Capitals (DC), Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings, PBKS), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rising Pune Supergiant (defuct)

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Over the past year, Axar Patels stocks within Indian cricket has significantly increased. The all-rounders significant contributions with both bat and ball were instrumental in Indias victories in the 2024 Mens T20 World Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy. If this wasnt enough, Axar was made the vice-captain in Indias 4-1 T20I series win over England earlier this year. Shortly after winning his second ICC title with the Indian team in Dubai, Axar was made the captain of t

Chennai Super Kings: Chennai Super Kings(CSK) will open their campaign against Mumbai Indians (MI) in a highly anticipated clash between the two five-time IPL champions on Sunday. This will be the 38th encounter between the two teams, with MI leading the head-to-head 20-17. The Super Kings, however, won the only meeting between the sides last year by 20 runs in Mumbai. When will CSK vs MI match take place? The CSK vs MI match will take place on Sunday. The match will begin at 7:30 PM IST, with t

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Sunrisers Hyderabad will open their campaign against Rajasthan Royals in the second match of the Indian Premier League season 18 on Sunday. Rajasthan will also be under new leadership with Riyan Parag having been named as the stand-in captain for the first three matches as full-time skipper Sanju Samson is still recovering from an injury. Samson, though not cleared to wicketkeeper or field yet, can still play a part as a specialist batter. As the SRH vs RR vs

CSK vs RR Dream11 Prediction : Two exciting matches are waiting for the fans on Sunday in the IPL 2025. The evening clash will be played between two great rivals. This will be the El Clasico of the IPL. Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians will be up against each other. This game is scheduled to commence at 7:30 p.m. at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Hardik Pandya will miss the first match, and Suryakumar Yadav will do the captaincy job. Jasprit Bumrah is also not available for MI. On the

SRH vs RR Dream11 Prediction : The Indian Premier League 2025 has gotten off to a flying start. On Sunday, the IPL 2025 will host its first doubleheader. It will begin with a high-profile match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals. This contest will be live at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon. It is a home game for SRH, which will be played at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium. The Orange Army is ready to start their campaign with a win. They have an incredible batting unit, an

AB De Villiers: Former cricketers AB De Villiers, Kane Williamson, Shane Watson, Virender Sehwag, Ravi Shastri, Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, Anil Kumble, Mark Boucher, Matthew Hayden, Michael Clarke, Sunil Gavaskar and Ajay Jadeja are among 170 experts gathered by the official broadcaster for the coverage of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Also part of the star-studded panel put up by JioHotstar, the official broadcasters of IPL, are Navjot Singh Siddhu, Aakash Chopra, Ambati

After Royal Challengers Bengaluru: After Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) began their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 campaign with a seven-wicket win over defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), skipper Rajat Patidar credited spinners Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma for setting the base for an emphatic victory. With the old ball gripping at the Eden Gardens, Krunal and Suyash, despite being hit for big runs initially, ran through KKRs famed middle-order, ensuring that they could only

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Fifties from Virat Kohli (59 not out) and Phil Salt (56) went hard in power-play to set the base for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to chase down 175 and beat defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by seven wickets in the first game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) IPL 2025 at the Eden Gardens here on Saturday. After Krunal Pandyas 3-29 and Josh Hazlewoods 2-22 helped RCB stage a spirited comeback and restrict KKR to 174/8, Salt and Kohli were blazing f

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Half-centuries by Virat Kohli (59 not out) and Phil Salt (56) went hard in power-play to set the base for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to chase down 175 and beat defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by seven wickets in the first game of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Eden Gardens here on Saturday. After Krunal Pandyas 3-29 and Josh Hazlewoods 2-22 helped RCB stage a comeback and restrict KKR to 174/8, Salt and Kohli were blazing from the word

Indian Premier League: Krunal Pandya picked an incredible 3-29 as a bowlers-led spirited comeback helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) restrict Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to 174/8 in 20 overs in the opening match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Eden Gardens here on Saturday. KKR had the upper hand initially as captain Ajinkya Rahane injected momentum with a sweet 31-ball 56 and shared a 103-run stand for the second wicket with Sunil Narine, who hit 44 off 26 balls. But with the o

Khelo India Para Games: The focus has been on India's para-shuttlers following their fine performance in the Paralympics since Tokyo 2020. Though Indians have done well in various categories like SL3, SL6, SU5, etc in which players have impairment in upper or lower bodies, the country has not had many participants in the wheelchair category. World No. 13 para-badminton player Prem Kumar Ale, who endured a spinal cord injury in 2009, is hoping to remedy that anomaly by representing India in this

NZ vs PAK 4th T20I Dream11 Prediction :Pakistan registered a record-breaking chase in the third game against New Zealand in Auckland. That win helped them to stay alive in the series. Now, New Zealand and Pakistan will take on each other in the fourth match. This encounter will be live from 11:45 AM on Sunday at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. New Zealand will have a few players coming for the final two games. They will not take Pakistan lightly now. Meanwhile, the visitors must have created doubt