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IPL 2025: KKR Knocked Out As Rain Washes Off RCB Clash

For Kolkata Knight Riders: Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) were knocked out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 as Match 58 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) was abandoned without a toss due to heavy rain at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Saturday. The 2025 IPL season resumes after a brief suspension due to India-Pakistan border tensions. However, the revised schedule has come at a cost, with several overseas stars unavailable for the remainder of the season owing to international duties and personal reasons, potentially impacting team combinations in the playoff race. The washout has significant consequences on the IPL 2025 points table. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) moved up to the top with 17 points from 12 matches, overtaking Gujarat Titans (16 points from 11) and Punjab Kings (15 from 11), though both Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings will still have a game in hand. For Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), their defence of the title ended at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. They would rise to 12 points from 13 games, but that wont be enough to stay in contention. Their final league fixture against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) would thus become a mere formality, marking an early end to their title defence. They've already endured one no-result earlier this season against the Punjab Kings (PBKS). Meanwhile, RCB have more breathing room; even in case of rain affecting the outcome, they still have a viable shot at making the playoffs, and potentially securing a top-two finish. Bengaluru has already seen one rain-shortened fixture this year, with their match against PBKS reduced to 14 overs per side. The rescheduling of IPL 2025 could impact more than just a handful of matches. Bengaluru, which is set to host another game on May 23 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), remain under the radar with rain threats looming. The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, already having experienced weather disruptions earlier in the season, may face fresh challenges. Meanwhile, Mumbai, where unseasonal rainfall has been reported over the past week, is slated to host a key fixture between the Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Capitals (DC) on May 21. With the playoff race heating up, any further washouts could significantly alter the qualification scenarios for multiple teams. In what promised to be an emotional evening, RCB fans have planned to wear white T-shirts to honour Kohlis retirement from Test cricket. The fans have planned to come out in huge numbers to hail Kolhi despite rain being predicted for the evening. And it promptly started raining well before the toss, but the fans continued to stay put in the stands. Meanwhile, Mumbai, where unseasonal rainfall has been reported over the past week, is slated to host a key fixture between the Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Capitals (DC) on May 21. With the playoff race heating up, any further washouts could significantly alter the qualification scenarios for multiple teams. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

Rain ends KKR's playoff hopes and extends pause on IPL

The fans came in huge numbers to Bengaluru but the weather played spoilsport

IPL 2025: KKR On Verge Of Elimination If Rain Persists In Bengaluru

Kolkata Knight Riders: The much-anticipated restart of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has hit an immediate roadblock as persistent rain in Bengaluru forced a delay in the match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Saturday. Fans who were ready to welcome Virat Kohli back on the field after his shock Test retirement announcement have now been left staring at the gloomy skies and hoping for a break in the weather. The toss was delayed due to steady rainfall, and with each passing minute, the chances of a result diminished. If rain continues to have its say and the match is eventually washed off, it could have serious implications on the playoff race and shake up the points table. For RCB, a shared point would take them to 17 points from 12 matches, just one ahead of second-placed Gujarat Titans and two ahead of Punjab Kings. However, both GT and PBKS have played only 11 matches, giving them a game in hand to potentially leapfrog Faf du Plessis side. While 17 points might be enough to qualify for the playoffs, RCB will not want to take any chances and will still be aiming to win at least one of their remaining two matches to secure their place in the top four, and ideally, a top-two finish. Meanwhile, for defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), a washout would spell the end of their playoff hopes. With only 11 points from 13 games, a no-result would take them to 12, and with just one game remaining, the maximum they can reach is 14, which is unlikely to be enough. Their final game against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) would effectively become a dead rubber. The washout could end up favouring teams like Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings, who are still in the running for top spots. If either GT or PBKS win their next game, they will overtake or level with RCB, respectively. Meanwhile, for defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), a washout would spell the end of their playoff hopes. With only 11 points from 13 games, a no-result would take them to 12, and with just one game remaining, the maximum they can reach is 14, which is unlikely to be enough. Their final game against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) would effectively become a dead rubber. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

25 Bowlers Picked As Bihar Cricket Association Concludes 'Bowlers Ki Khoj' Initiative

The Bihar Cricket Association: The Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) on Saturday successfully concluded its 'Bowlers Ki Khoj' initiative at MoinulHaq Stadium in Patna. Over 4,000 players from across districts in the state participated in this statewide talent hunt, from which the top 20 male and 5 female bowlers were picked. Former Indian cricketers Salil Ankol and Karsan Ghavri evaluated the participants technical skills and future potential. Both the former cricketers, along with BCA selectors and coaches, played a decisive role in evaluating skills and identifying the states most promising talents. The chief guest, DIG (CID) Bihar Jayant Kant, was felicitated by BCA Secretary Ziaul Afreen with a bouquet. Jayant Kant honoured the top ten male bowlers with cricket shoes and presented bags to the remaining ten male selections. In the womens category, two players received shoes, and the other three were presented with bags. BCA Secretary Ziaul Afreen, senior officialsincluding AntiCorruption GM Ajit Pandey, Director of Cricket Development & Operations Anand Yalvigi, Player Representative (Mens) Pawan, Cricket Operations Manager A.K. Chandan, and sponsor representatives Yogesh (Tiger Sports) and Vijay (AVISA)along with coaches and support staff also graced the occasion on Saturday. Speaking about the 'Bowlers Ki Khoj' initiative, BCA President Rakesh Tiwari said, Im extremely pleased with how the Bowlers Ki Khoj initiative has shaped up. The enthusiasm, discipline, and raw talent displayed by the participants have been truly commendable. This initiative has reaffirmed our belief that Bihar is brimming with cricketing potential. We remain committed to nurturing this talent. Selected spinners (men): Amit Kunal, Anmol Kumar, Shubham Kumar Pandey, Shivam Kumar Pandey, Amit Raj, Rishu Raj, Sagar Saxena, Manish Kumar, Aarav Jha, Aditya Singh, Badal Kumar Selected pacers (men): Rinkel Tiwari, Ankit Chaudhary, Anu Raj, Aman Anand, Ranjit Kumar, Anunay Narayan Singh, Rahul Kumar, Aditya Kumar, Hani Kumar Singh Selected bowlers (women): Rinkel Tiwari, Ankit Chaudhary, Anu Raj, Aman Anand, Ranjit Kumar, Anunay Narayan Singh, Rahul Kumar, Aditya Kumar, Hani Kumar Singh Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

IPL 2025: Punjab Kings Have Not 'missed A Beat' During Week-long Break, Affirms James Hopes

Indian Premier League: As they get ready to take on Rajasthan Royals following a week-long break in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday, Punjab Kings' fast-bowling coach James Hopes has expressed confidence in the team's readiness and discussed their strategy for the crucial encounter. Hopes said Punjab Kings have not lost the momentum during the break and are confident of putting it across the already out of contention Rajasthan Royals (RR). Addressing the week-long break in the middle of the tournament and its impact on the team and players, Hopes shared that the players are back in the groove and are feeling refreshed. He added that there will not be any major change in the squad and their style of playing, with players ready to continue from where they left off. I think there was some concern about how the team was going to come back together. But the way we have trained the last few days, it feels like we did not miss a beat. And if anything, the guys came back a little bit fresher from being able to spend a couple of days at home, said Hopes in the pre-match press conference here on Saturday. When asked if the team will bring any change in their strategy now, Hopes added, I think we will go in with a pretty similar structure. Even if there are some different players in those roles, the way we are going to play is going to be very similar It was an unexpected break, but we are trying to look at the flip side of it. Hopes also highlighted the fearless attitude of the young Indian players in both Punjab Kings and other teams, acknowledging their impact on their respective teams and the tournament as a whole. Lauding their performances, he said, The young Indian players, at the moment, do not fear anything. They are almost scarier to play against because you don't have a lot of information on them to start with, and they come out with zero fear. We have seen it with a few teams this tournament, including us, that by playing some young players, they are dominating the tournament. Punjab Kings will now play the remainder of their home games at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. When asked if the pitch conditions in the stadium would favour the Kings, the fast bowling coach stressed the dynamic nature of the squad. He said, We are heavily favoured towards pace, but we do have some spinners in our squad that we're more than willing to play if the pitch offers that. We are very confident in the depth we've got. We tried to put together a squad that could play in all different conditions. Punjab Kings will now play the remainder of their home games at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. When asked if the pitch conditions in the stadium would favour the Kings, the fast bowling coach stressed the dynamic nature of the squad. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

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IPL 2025: Gill Has Been Fantastic As GT Captain, Can Feel His Presence In Dressing Room, Says Patel

Arun Jaitley Stadium: Gujarat Titans (GT) assistant coach Parthiv Patel said Shubman Gill has been fantastic as the sides captain in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, adding that one can feel his presence as a leader in the teams dressing room. Gill, 25, has been the front-runner to succeed the recently retired Rohit Sharma as Indias next Test captain ahead of their five-match tour of England, starting on June 20. See, he has been fantastic. I thought the way he has been around with the group, I don't need to do any kind of mention him. The way he is handling the situation, he is scoring a lot of runs - he has been very good, proactive on the field and off the field also. He spends a lot of time with young players, said Patel in the pre-match press conference. I have said this before also, you can feel like Shubman Gill is the captain in the dressing room, and that's what you want in a leader, and that's how he has been. So, I am sure, going forward, whatever the talk is, I think that's something I can't comment on. But Shubman Gill as GT captain has been fantastic, he said. Gill has captained GT to the top of the points table so far, and a win over Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday will seal their playoff spot. With Gill, B. Sai Sudharsan, and Jos Buttler scoring the bulk of runs for GT in the season so far, Parthiv Patel, the middle-order, has it in them to step up under pressure and take the team to victory whenever needed. See, it depends on how you want to look at the situation - whether the glass is half full or half empty. I think we are quite happy with the way our top order has batted. So, they are not giving them a chance to be exposed at the moment. But we are quite happy with the way Buttler, Sai Sudarshan, and Shubman Gill batted throughout this tournament. Sherfane (Rutherford), whenever he has had an opportunity, he has performed as well. Washington Sundar has won us a game in Hyderabad, where he scored a brilliant 49. So, obviously, we are winning and playing well. Once the situation comes in, we feel as a team that our middle order is good enough to perform under pressure. Buttler will leave GT after the IPL 2025 league stage to join England for their white-ball series against the West Indies. In his absence, Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis will be the replacement player. IPL 2025s revised schedule, after being paused for ten days due to cross-border tension between India and Pakistan, has meant that many overseas players have either pulled out or will leave after the league stage to join their respective national teams. Patel said GT will look to fill the gap caused by Buttlers absence when the playoffs stage comes. See, now we know that he won't be there for the play-offs. Everyone knows about it. So, for us, right now, the important part is that he is there for the last three games, and then we will see how the team balance is coming up, and what team combination we want to go in with. But see, someone like Buttler has been a great performer for us. He has kept well and is like a leader of the group. But after that, we will see if that situation comes in. But as of now, he is there for three games, said Patel. Asked if the break in the tournament will affect GTs winning momentum, Patel stated, We are in a situation right now where obviously we would have liked to play games, as we had momentum. But the situation was such that you can't do anything about it. You have to just accept it and move on from there. We obviously went back, and a lot of our players didn't go back. We were training back in Ahmedabad. So, we feel that these are the things which are not in your control, and you don't want to think about them. At the moment, we are playing good cricket and we want to carry on with that. We all have to accept it and find a way out of it. Obviously, I can't speak for any other team, whose players are losing or how they are going to cope with it. You have to just accept it and move on from there. We obviously went back, and a lot of our players didn't go back. We were training back in Ahmedabad. So, we feel that these are the things which are not in your control, and you don't want to think about them. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

RR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Match 59, IPL 2025

RR vs PBKS , Match 59 Dream11 Prediction :The next game of the TATA IPL 2025 will take place between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings. This contest has a scheduled time of 3:30 PM on Sunday afternoon, taking place at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. These sides will enter this game with different prospects. This match can help PBKS to advance to the playoffs of the IPL 2025. They have 15 points, and two more points can help them qualify. That's what they will be eyeing. RR are out already, and they will play for the pride. Sanju Samson will also be back leading the RR, which will be a good sign. RR vs PBKS: Match Details Date : May 18 (Sunday) Time : 3:30 PM IST Venue : Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur RR vs PBKS: Live Streaming Details The live telecast of the RR vs PBKS will be available on Star Sports Networks. Fans can also watch the live stream of the game will be available on the Jio Hotstar app or website. RR vs PBKS: Head-to-Head in IPL Total Matches : 29 Rajasthan Royals : 17 Punjab Kings : 12 No Result : 0 RR vs PBKS: Ground Pitch Report The pitch in Jaipur is a flat surface, and it will help the batters. The bounce is good, and the ball will come good onto the bat. It is difficult to defend the total at this venue. Hence, bowling first can be a good option. RR vs PBKS: Possible XIs Rajasthan Royals: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Sanju Samson (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Wanindu Hasaranga, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Maheesh Theekshana, Akash Madhwal Punjab Kings: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Aaron Hardie, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Xavier Bartlett, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh RR vs PBKS: Dream11 Team Wicket-keepers : Prabhsimran Singh (Vice captain), Sanju Samson Batters : Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal (Captian), Priyansh Arya, Vaibhav Suryavanshi All-rounders : Wanindu Hasaranga, Marco Jansen, Riyan Parag Bowlers : Arshdeep Singh, Yudhvir Singh Dream11 Prediction : RR are not in good form this season and have struggled in both departments. PBKS have done well, and their top-order batters are firing all guns blazing. That is why we predict Punjab Kings to win. RR vs PBKS Match 59 Dream11 Prediction, RR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction, Today Match RR vs PBKS, RR vs PBKS Prediction, RR vs PBKS Dream11 Team, Fantasy Cricket Tips, RR vs PBKS Pitch Report, Today Match Prediction, Today Cricket Match, Dream11 Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update of the match between Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings TATA IPL 2025, Indian Premier League 2025 Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Disclaimer : The fantasy team is purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your Dream11 team.

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IPL 2025: Very Tough To Replace Starc, Will Try To Play With Available Players, Says DCs Nigam

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Ahead of Delhi Capitals (DC) meeting with top-ranked Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday, leg-spin bowling all-rounder Vipraj Nigam admitted that it would be a very tough ask for the side to replace Mitchell Starc, but expressed confidence in them managing to play with the rest of available players. DC are at fifth place in the points table with 13 points and their chances of entering the playoffs look a bit more stiff, considering Starc is not coming back to India. Mustafizur Rahman, DCs newest signing, will come to New Delhi only on Sunday, after playing in Bangladeshs first T20I against the UAE in Sharjah on Saturday. It is very tough to replace a bowler like Mitchell Starc. But we have come back together and we have made a few changes to the team. Basically, we will try to start what we did at the start of the season. We don't want to feel the effects of the players who are not there. As a team, we will try to play with the available players, said Nigam in the pre-match press conference. Asked on DCs mindset ahead of starting their run of remaining league matches, Nigam said, It's nothing like that. It is our home ground. Unfortunately, we have lost 2-3 matches, but it is a fresh start. It was a two-three day break. We are looking at it as a fresh start. Everything is thinking back to how we started our campaign from the first game, and we will try to continue that. DC had to be evacuated from Dharamshala, after their game against Punjab Kings was called off early due to air strikes and drones causing blackout in nearby locations. Nigam expressed gratitude to all concerned authorities for bringing the team back to New Delhi and then to their respective homes. Everyone knows what the situation was and why it was. But there were some Indian Army people in our team. Many people came to help us to take us home. The situation was normal in the beginning. But after that, they made arrangements for us very easily. The Indian Government and the Indian Army did everything for us. It is better not to call it an experience. But whatever it was, it happened in the past. But I am thankful to the Indian Government and the Indian Army, that they brought us home safely. Nigam has been one of the finds for DC in IPL 2025 picking nine wickets while making 122 runs. He came into limelight due to picking 20 wickets for Lucknow Falcons in the UPT20 league, and followed it by smashing 27 off just eight balls to take Uttar Pradesh over the line against Andhra in the 2024/25 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He talked about the importance of state T20 leagues and performing well in the domestic season across all formats. I think it is very important this T20 league and even the state league. What I am seeing in the IPL, we have experienced this in the state league as well. Basically, it is not exactly like that, but it is the same process - T20 games and pressure around. State league is very important. I have been playing in the state league for the past two seasons. I had a very good experience of it. It was very useful for me, and has played a very important role. The domestic season is always important for an Indian player, as there are all three formats and you have to prepare for all of them. If the T20 format starts the season, it is a good experience for you that you are playing T20. But it is not like that in BCCI domestic games - you have to play red ball and then white ball. There are always challenges - you have to switch and change your game for red ball. But it is fun to play like this for the whole season. Nigam also talked about growing in the team and having his UP team-mate Kuldeep Yadav around in the DC set-up. The good thing is that we are from the same state and I have played good matches with him. The experience has been very good. Even the experience of IPL is new. It is my first year and he has been playing for a long time. My experience has been really good here, and it is what the juniors or any other player needs. So, it is going very well and it doesnt feel that anyone is playing a senior role in the team. They see me as a player and a brother. It is a very good thing for me. Nigam also talked about growing in the team and having his UP team-mate Kuldeep Yadav around in the DC set-up. The good thing is that we are from the same state and I have played good matches with him. The experience has been very good. Even the experience of IPL is new. It is my first year and he has been playing for a long time. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

IPL 2025: RCB Fans Come Out In Numbers Despite Rain To Hail Kohli On Test Retirement

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 resumes after a brief suspension, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans are planning a special tribute to their most beloved cricketer, Virat Kohli. In what promises to be an emotional evening at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday (May 17), RCB fans have planned to wear white T-shirts to honour Kohlis retirement from Test cricket. The fans have planned to come out in huge numbers to hail Kolhi despite rain being predicted for the evening. And it promptly started raining well before the toss, but the fans continued to stay put in the stands. The match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will be Kohlis first appearance since he shocked the cricketing world by announcing his sudden retirement from red-ball cricket on May 12, during the break in the tournament caused by India-Pakistan border tensions. Tribute jerseys in white have already been spotted across markets in Bengaluru, with fans turning up in large numbers to purchase them ahead of the high-voltage clash. Social media campaigns around the initiative have also gained momentum, with many posts calling on supporters to transform the stadium into a white sea for the special occasion. Renowned commentator Harsha Bhogle acknowledged the idea on social media, tweeting, Are you planning to turn up in white for the game on the 17th? Remember seeing a post suggesting that. It will be incredible and a sight for the ages if true and if you can pull it off. However, concerns have been raised about potential issues with ball visibility. A white T-shirt-dominated crowd could pose a challenge for fielders trying to track the white ball used in T20 matches. Addressing the matter, RCBs Director of Cricket, Mo Bobat, told ESPNcricinfo, It's not something we've thought about or talked about too much. I've certainly noticed that the fans have been talking about that a little bit, but I don't think it'll have much of an impact on our play. However, concerns have been raised about potential issues with ball visibility. A white T-shirt-dominated crowd could pose a challenge for fielders trying to track the white ball used in T20 matches. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

IPL 2025: GTs Ishant Reveals How Nehra Has Made Pacers Siraj, Prasidh More Effective

Star Sports Press Room: Making Mohammed Siraj trust his outswinger a little more while getting Prasidh Krishna to bring his length a little ahead are the changes which Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra has brought about in the two pacers, which in turn has made them more effective bowlers, revealed veteran pacer Ishant Sharma. 't change much. Ashish bhai didn't change much in his bowling. The only change he made was that sometimes, Siraj didn't feel very confident in his outswing. But this is the only difference in a good coach, especially if that coach has bowled in international cricket. So he has that experience, and he always said to him, Trust your outswinger. That is your stock ball'. He used to bowl with a wobble-seam - it would come in after the ball hit the seam. So he used to bowl it a lot earlier, and he stopped bowling his outswinger. So, Ashish bhai said, No, your first ball will be an outswing. When this ball stops swinging, you will go for that ball (wobble-seam ball). So he just kept it very simple - 'that this is your ball, you have to bowl it', said Ishant to IANS during a Star Sports Press Room episode around the race to play-offs on Saturday. He further explained the change in lengths, which has made Prasidh more lethal with his hit-the-deck bowling style in the middle overs. With regards to Prasidh, the major change which Ashu bhai has done with him is that, with him being tall, his natural length used to be six metres, and because of that, he gets bounce. So he told him that you have to take your length a little ahead. If you understand in metres, there are two different soils we play on - black and red. So on red soil, you have to bowl four and a half metres. With the same kind of intent, you bowl back of the length, you have to hit that length four and a half metres. On black soil, your length will go back a little bit, it will be five to six metres. So he practiced with him and then told him that when he feels that you are feeling confident about your length, then add one yorker in between. So this was a plus point because Ashu bhai has played, and the game is so simple, like he said that there is no better ball than length bowling. Take any format if your ball is finishing in three stumps, top of stumps, he elaborated. Nehra, the former India fast-bowler, had coached GT to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 win and with the side still on top of the points table in the ongoing competition, Ishant shared how his relationship with Nehra has evolved from being teammates in Delhi and India set-ups to now being in a player-coach alliance. If I talk about my relation, like that, I have played with him, we used to play together when I made my debut. Not only international debut, but even in my first-class debut, he was bowling, and I bowled a lot. So we know each other in many ways. We have meetings in the corridor, we discuss batters in the bus, that this batter can do this, or that, and this or that can happen. So we never actually formally talk about meetings. In our meetings, we drink tea and coffee. So our meeting is not a formal meeting where we discuss batters, that we will do this, we will do that. It's a very chill atmosphere, and its not just with me, but with everyone, he concluded. If I talk about my relation, like that, I have played with him, we used to play together when I made my debut. Not only international debut, but even in my first-class debut, he was bowling, and I bowled a lot. So we know each other in many ways. We have meetings in the corridor, we discuss batters in the bus, that this batter can do this, or that, and this or that can happen. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

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Inaugural Vidarbha Pro T20 League To Begin On June 5

Inaugural Vidarbha Pro T20 League: The Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) announced that the inaugural edition of the Vidarbha Pro T20 League is scheduled to take place from June 5 to 15. All matches will be hosted at the world-class VCA Stadium in Jamtha, Nagpur, marking a new chapter in the regions cricketing journey. The league will feature six franchise teams for men and three for women, showcasing a dynamic mix of emerging cricketers, local heroes, and seasoned players from the Vidarbha region. The tournament aims to provide a high-quality platform for homegrown talent and strengthen the domestic cricket structure in Central India. Prashant Vaidya, Chairman of the Governing Council of the Vidarbha Pro T20 League, said, This is a historic moment for Vidarbha cricket. The inaugural Vidarbha Pro T20 League is a long-awaited step toward giving our cricketers the exposure, competition, and recognition they deserve. We are committed to making this a world-class tournament and a celebration of local talent. The VPTL has India pacer and Vidarbha cricket stalwart Umesh Yadav as its League Ambassador. He expressed his enthusiasm about the leagues launch, Its fantastic to see VCA launching this league. Ive always believed that Vidarbha has incredible cricketing talent, and this league will give young players the chance to shine on a big stage. Im waiting to see who rises to the occasion. Prashant Vaidya, Chairman of the Governing Council of the Vidarbha Pro T20 League, said, This is a historic moment for Vidarbha cricket. The inaugural Vidarbha Pro T20 League is a long-awaited step toward giving our cricketers the exposure, competition, and recognition they deserve. We are committed to making this a world-class tournament and a celebration of local talent. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

Trinidad & Tobago To Host Indian Team For Five-match International Deaf Series

The Indian Deaf Cricket Association: The Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) has announced the highly-awaited International Deaf Series 2025, a milestone event as Trinidad & Tobago welcomes the Indian team for the very first time in the history of deaf cricket. Scheduled from May 23 to 29, the series will have an exciting five-match itinerary, consisting of two ODIs and three T20Is at top venues across Trinidad & Tobago, representing a new era of international recognition and integration in deaf cricket. Following their remarkable performances in past international deaf cricket tournaments, Team India, under the leadership of the Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA), is all set to take on Trinidad & Tobago in a historic encounter. Marking the first time Trinidad & Tobago will host an international deaf cricket series, the event, titled Historic Boundaries, New Beginnings, symbolises not just sporting competition but a deepening of global solidarity and the promotion of deaf cricket on an international scale. Expressing his enthusiasm, IDCA president Sumit Jain said, We are honoured to be invited by the Trinidad & Tobago Deaf Cricket Association (TTDCA) for the International Deaf Series 2025. This historic event marks the first time the Indian team will be hosted by Trinidad & Tobago, reflecting the growing global footprint of deaf cricket. Our team is well-prepared, and we look forward to competitive matches that showcase the spirit and skill of the sport. The Indian team, selected by the All-India Men's Selection Committee, has undergone intensive training under the guidance of coach Santosh Kumar Rai and assistant coach Susheel Gupta. With robust preparation, Team India is poised to extend its dominance in international deaf cricket. Roma Balwani, CEO of IDCA, emphasised the spirit of unity and inclusion, stating, The International Deaf Series 2025 is more than just competition; it represents unity, inclusion, and the spirit of sportsmanship. The Indian team, selected by the All-India Men's Selection Committee, has undergone intensive training under the guidance of coach Santosh Kumar Rai and assistant coach Susheel Gupta. With robust preparation, Team India is poised to extend its dominance in international deaf cricket. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

Lucky Enough To Be A Part Of Your Era: SKY, Bumrah And Iyer Congratulate Rohit On Wankhede Stand Honour

Mumbai Cricket Association: Following the unveiling of the Rohit Sharma Stand at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, many teammates sent their best wishes to the former India Test captain and two-time T20 World Cup winner. Mumbai Indians shared a video on their social media, which saw many stars of Indian cricket share their best wishes for the ageing great. Rohits Mumbai and India teammates Suryakumar Yadav and Yashasvi Jaiswal congratulated the talismanic batter while the latter had some jokes in the store. What can I say for Rohit bhai? I am really happy. When a cricketer is playing and his name is on the stand, I think it's a very big achievement, I am very excited to hit plenty of sixes into your stand, said Yashasvi Jaiswal, a teammate of Rohit in the Mumbai Ranji Trophy set-up. Mumbai Indians and India teammate Jasprit Bumrah, who has become one of the best bowlers across formats in the world under Rohits tenure as captain, also sent his wishes across. Hi Rohit, I just wanted to wish you congratulations. Having a stand after your name is a special feeling, and best wishes for everything that lies ahead, said Bumrah, who hails from Gujarat but has played under Rohit's leadership at the Mumbai Indians for many years.. Shreyas Iyer, another Mumbai Ranji Trophy player, thanked Rohit for being an inspiration and said he was lucky to have broken into the India team in Rohits era. You definitely know all youngsters look up to you, and you have been an inspiration for all of us.. It has been great fun to play under you. It's been great fun to play under you. I can proudly say I have been lucky enough to be a part of your era, said Iyer. Former India batting coach and Kolkata Knight Riders assistant coach, Abhishek Nayar, who is also a personal friend of Rohits, made sure he let the opener know of his intentions of getting free tickets to his stand in the upcoming games at the Wankhede Stadium. Back in 2011, sitting on your couch in Karma, I would not have imagined that there would be a Rohit Sharma Stand at Wankhede. I am looking forward to coming back to the Wankhede, seeing the Stand and getting free tickets, said Nayar. Former India batting coach and Kolkata Knight Riders assistant coach, Abhishek Nayar, who is also a personal friend of Rohits, made sure he let the opener know of his intentions of getting free tickets to his stand in the upcoming games at the Wankhede Stadium. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

UAE vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Match 1, Bangladesh tour of UAE 2025

UAE vs BAN , 1st T20I Dream11 Prediction :The two-match T20I series between United Arab Emirates and Bangladesh is all set to get underway. These two teams will face each other in the first game, which is all set to be held at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Saturday at 8:30 PM IST. Bangladesh are preparing for the upcoming tour of Pakistan. They will be testing their strength and giving a chance to players who have been added to the squad. The visitors have come up with a full-strength side and will be looking to dominate. UAE also have experienced them and will be looking to challenge Bangladesh. UAE vs BAN: Match Details Date : May 17 (Saturday) Time : 8:30 PM IST Venue : Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah UAE vs BAN: Live Streaming Details The first T20I game between UAE and Bangladesh will be streamed on the FanCode mobile app or website. UAE vs BAN Head-to-Head in IPL Total Matches : 3 Bangladesh : 3 United Arab Emirates : 0 No Result : 0 UAE vs BAN: Ground Pitch Report Sharjah Cricket Stadium is a good venue. Bowlers and batters get decent help from the surface. It has a fast outfield, and the bounce is good. As the ball gets old, spinners can make an impact. UAE vs BAN: Possible XIs United Arab Emirates: Muhammad Waseem (c), Asif Khan, Alishan Sharafu, Aryansh Sharma, Dhruv Parashar, Ethan D Souza, Haider Ali, Matiullah Khan, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Zohaib, Muhammad Zuhaib, Rahul Chopra Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das (c & wk), Towhid Hridoy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud UAE vs BAN: Dream11 Team Wicket-keeper : Litton Das Batters : Najmul Hossain Shanto, Waseem Muhammad, Ali Sharafu, Towhid Hridoy All-rounders : Soumya Sarkar (Captain), Rishad Hossain (Vice captain), Mehidy Shak Hasan, Dhurv Parashar Bowlers : Taskin Sakib, Muhammad Jawadullah Dream11 Prediction : Bangladesh are the superior team of the two and have a squad full of match-winners. Hence, we predict Bangladesh to win this game. UAE vs BAN Match 1 Dream11 Prediction, UAE vs BAN Dream11 Prediction, Today Match UAE vs BAN, UAE vs BAN Prediction, UAE vs BAN Dream11 Team, Fantasy Cricket Tips, UAE vs BAN Pitch Report, Today Match Prediction, Today Cricket Match, Dream11 Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update of the match between United Arab Emirates vs Bangladesh TATA IPL 2025, Indian Premier League 2025 Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Disclaimer : The fantasy team is purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your Dream11 team.

IPL 2025: Punjab Kings Look To Solidify Their Playoffs Chances Against Already Eliminated RR

Sawai Mansingh Stadium: Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) will be looking to solidify their playoffs chances when they take on an already eliminated Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the IPL 2025 clash at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Sunday afternoon. In the head to head record, RR hold a narrow 17-12 edge over PBKS, including one game ending in a tie. In their last meeting in this season, RR won by 50 runs at Mullanpur, which was also PBKS first defeat of the season. But sitting on third place in the points table with 15 points from 11 matches, PBKS will be aiming to restart the momentum which has made them contenders for a possible top two finish. Prabhsimran Singh, PBKS current top run-scorer, has struck four consecutive half-centuries, while Priyansh Arya has been his perfect opening partner via his aggressive stroke play. Skipper Shreyas Iyer has been astute in leadership, and sparkling with the bat, while left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh has been a standout performer yet again by picking 16 wickets, making him the fourth-highest wicket-taker in the competition. Though Josh Inglis and Marcus Stoinis are unavailable for this game, PBKS still have enough arsenal in them to cover up for their absence. On the other hand, Sundays game also marks RRs final home match in what has been a thoroughly forgettable season for them. They will be hoping to end their home run on a positive note despite missing Jofra Archer, while status of skipper Sanju Samson taking the field on Sunday is yet to be known. While 14-year-old young batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi showed his brilliance with a breath-taking 35-ball century in Jaipur, RR has struggled for batting consistency big time and will need strong performances from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag to ensure they can bow out on a high. When: Sunday, May 18 at 3:30 PM IST Where: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur Where to watch: Star Sports Network (TV) and JioHotstar (live streaming) Squads Punjab Kings: Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Shashank Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harpreet Brar, Marco Jansen, Harnoor Singh, Pyla Avinash, Aaron Hardie, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Owen, Musheer Khan, Suryansh Shedge, Josh Inglis (wk), Vishnu Vinod (wk), Kuldeep Sen, Praveen Dubey, Kyle Jamieson, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Xavier Bartlett, and Yash Thakur Squads Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

Thank You Very Much For This Very Warm Gesture, Says Tendulkar On Board Room In His Name At BCCI HQ

President Rajeev Shukla: Legendary India batter Sachin Tendulkar thanked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for naming a board room in its headquarters in Mumbai after him. At the BCCI HQ in Mumbai, Tendulkar recently inaugurated SRT 100 board room in the presence of all top office bearers. First of all, thank you so very much to Roger (Binny, President), (Devajit) Saikia (Secretary) ji, Rajiv ji (Vice-President Rajeev Shukla), and Rohan (Gauns Dessai, Joint Secretary). Thank you all the BCCI office bearers and officials. We just some time ago spoke about how the first tour, where I went to Pakistan in 1989 was and where the first office of BCCI was. Bang opposite CCI Brabourne Stadium pavilion, a small room was there and I still remember visiting that place. From there to this place, it's a remarkable transformation. What makes it even more special is these priceless trophies. It's a reflection of what the official bearers, BCCI bearers and the players have been able to plan and execute that plan- helping the country to achieve this. So these are priceless moments. These are moments where the whole country comes together and celebrates, said Tendulkar in his speech posted on bcci.tv on Saturday. On seeing the 2011 ODI World Cup trophy, Tendulkar recalled of the time when he was at his lowest ebb and then words from his brother propelled him to keep going and eventually win the title at Wankhede Stadium on his sixth attempt. In 2007 when we got back from the West Indies, a bit of disappointment was there. Number of thoughts came in my head whether I should continue or it's time for me to move over side. I remember having a conversation with my brother, and he said, In 2011, the World Cup will be played in India and the finals will be at Mumbai - Wankhede Stadium. With this trophy, can you visualize yourself taking a victory lap? That's where the journey began again. For those four years, there was just one goal, which was this trophy. From possibly the toughest moment in my life, 2007, to 2011, the best cricketing moment of my life. It was a remarkable journey. On seeing 1983 ODI World Cup trophy, Tendulkar went down the memory lane and said, My career also started because of this trophy, Prudential Cup and one of the players, Roger is here. I grew up watching them. From there to 2011, to be able to achieve whatever we have as a team, I thank the officials who also put their heads together, planned certain things, and the planning happens in rooms like these. I'm sure the predecessors did their best and the results were experienced by all of us. Talking about the future of Indian cricket, Tendulkar stated, We have a wonderful team here. Some good leaders, some good youngsters who aspire to achieve a lot, not just for BCCI, but for the country. Taking our countries interest, I'm sure the right decisions will be made. I had said somewhere that after retirement I'll continue batting for India. So here, this is what we see. Hopefully, I'll be somewhere part of the decision when the important meetings are held, the right decisions are made and which gives us a reason to celebrate. So, once again, thank you very much for this very warm gesture. Talking about the future of Indian cricket, Tendulkar stated, We have a wonderful team here. Some good leaders, some good youngsters who aspire to achieve a lot, not just for BCCI, but for the country. Taking our countries interest, I'm sure the right decisions will be made. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

How Comeback Queen Sneh Rana Made A Triumphant Return To ODI Glory In Sri Lanka

Premadasa International Cricket Stadium: Its not every day that a cricketer lives up to a moniker given by fans. But for India all-rounder Sneh Rana, the moniker of Comeback Queen feels incredibly fitting. Snehs return to ODI cricket after last playing the format in December 2023 yielded 15 wickets and a Player of the Series award in India winning the tri-series in Sri Lanka. Its not easy being Sneh, as the off-spin bowling all-rounder has often been in and out of the national set-up. But her amazing performances in Sri Lanka proved once again that she remains a key player for India. Before the tri-series, Sneh manifested picking a hat-trick and a five-wicket haul - she achieved the latter via 5-43 against South Africa in the league stage. It felt very good, because I got a chance to wear ODI jersey again after a very long time. So, I manifested that it would be good and it happened in that way. I also manifested that a fifer and hat-trick should come. But at least I was able to achieve one of them. When you represent your team and country and your performances were excellent, that feels very great, said Sneh to IANS in an exclusive conversation. The Comeback Queen moniker perfectly reflected in Snehs stellar performances throughout the tri-series, and its something she wears as a badge of honour. Actually, the fans who love me so much have given me this tag. So, I feel very honoured to see that people love me so much and follow my journey very well. When people started writing that you are a 'Comeback Queen', as your comeback in the game has always been good, I gradually thought that maybe I should write this hashtag Comeback Queen in my social media posts. So, it started from there. But it feels very good when people praise you and your performances, she added. In early 2025, it would have been understandable if Sneh wondered about her playing future. She was let go by Gujarat Giants and subsequently went unsold at the 2025 Womens Premier League (WPL) mini-auction. But as fate would have it, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) signed her up to replace an injured Shreyanka Patil. Though unseen on camera, a sparkle was evident in Snehs voice as she animatedly recounted the moment RCBs management and captain Smriti Mandhana contacted her. After the domestic season ended, I was back in my hometown Dehradun and one day while being at work in the Indian Railways office, I got a call from the RCB management and Smriti asking if I could come, as their requirement for a replacement player was not confirmed. But they asked me to come and join the team and practice with them. I said, Why not? So, I went and joined the team. On her RCB debut and return to the WPL, Snehs impressive 3-27 performance against UP Warriorz solidified her Comeback Queen status. Despite RCBs failure to reach the playoffs, Sneh ended her tournament on a high note - smashing a rapid 26 against UPW, before taking 3-26 and earning the Player of the Match award against the eventual champions Mumbai Indians. With Shreyanka still nursing her injury, Sneh found herself back in Indias squad for the ODI tri-series in Sri Lanka - a country she never toured before. But talking with the team management, and bowling coach Aavishkar Salvi in particular, helped Sneh understand what deliveries would be most effective to bowl at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium. We tried variations, use of crease, pace of deliveries, and yorker was very useful there, because at times, the pitch was favouring the batters a little bit. Though its not easy to make 600 runs in a day for batters from both teams, it became important to put as many variations as possible. So, fuller balls were working on those pitches. Statistics from Cricket-21 showed that in the tri-series, 10 out of 15 scalps of Sneh came mainly in the good length area and eight of them angled outside the off-stumps. Another key area of Snehs success was in the pace off deliveries and subtle changes in usage of crease, which was visible when she got few scalps via caught and bowled mode. The usage of crease creates an angle, and because of that, the angle of the batters stance and how she views a particular ball changes a little bit. So, its difficult to adjust for a batter in that. When the batter is inching to hit deliveries, you put the ball from behind the crease. What that does is, the length is reduced and it varies batter to batter. So, because of that, it bothers the batter a little bit and she keeps thinking about the next delivery. So, it was important to use variations in those six balls. The team management told us whatever they knew and gave us inputs regularly. Then, before matches, we also saw the videos to know what is working on that particular pitch, she added. Salvis rich experience further guided Sneh in planning to outclass the Sri Lankan and South African batters. We were constantly talking to sir about the pitches we would be playing on, and how the pitch could be behaving on a particular day. Like, how is it? Is the pitch on the lower side? Is it bouncy? So, all these conversations were going on, and he helped a lot. Like, he advised on how to adjust the lines and lengths, or which variation is more useful on a particular day. We also talked to our batters about which balls they were having trouble playing while batting. So, that also helped us a little bit in knowing which ball can be effective in a particular match. Also, experience matters. The coaches look at everything in detail and they are able to read pitches very well. I mean, an outside person can judge very well that how we play inside with a flow, what is going on and how should it be? So, we used to have these conversations with him - about what will work and what wont, and he has helped me a lot. Its this analytical mind and open-minded attitude that has kept Sneh a step ahead to become a dependable figure for India in the tri-series triumph. Her time in Sri Lanka also got Sneh to recreate a bowling partnership with fellow off-spin bowling all-rounder Deepti Sharma. I have been playing with Deepti for a long time - her debut was also around the same time I made my debut. So, mostly we have bowled in tandem, and it feels very good. We complement each other a lot, as we know each others strengths. So, we can plan well in terms of what to bowl to this batter. After an over is done, we talk to each other and tell which ball is working and which is not, and thats useful information. With the England tour starting on June 28 and the ODI World Cup on the horizon, Sneh, whos also earned a recall to the T20I team after 2023, is prioritising her training, including varying between hard-hitting and patience in batting practice, and isnt stressed about securing a spot in the team for the mega event. The pitches might be a little bit bouncy there, and the weather conditions there will also change a little bit. So, when we go to England, we will check the weather and pitch conditions there, and then we can decide how to bowl or which particular thing will be useful on that day. In England, we will focus on our stock balls, and then will see how variations can be used. Right now, the World Cup is still away. So, we dont have to take the pressure of the World Cup. The England series is our best time to prepare, and we will focus on our strengths, considering that there is a very positive team environment. Because the World Cup will be in India, there is a little upper hand in knowing we have a little more knowledge about pitches at home. But still, we are not looking at whether it is in India or it will favour us a lot - we are not thinking about it. We are working on the preparation, and roles that have been given to us. The England tour will definitely be helpful for all of us in every aspect - to boost our confidence, morale and motivate us. England is also the origin of Snehs 'Comeback Queen' moniker. In her 2021 Test debut, returning to the Indian team after a five-year absence due to knee injury and inconsistent form, Sneh took three wickets, before scoring an unbeaten 80 in a superb rearguard act, as India managed to draw the game in Bristol. But still, we are not looking at whether it is in India or it will favour us a lot - we are not thinking about it. We are working on the preparation, and roles that have been given to us. The England tour will definitely be helpful for all of us in every aspect - to boost our confidence, morale and motivate us. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

IPL 2025: RCB Very Motivated To Have Strong Finish To The League Stages, Says Flower

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Andy Flower, the head coach of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), said the side has been re-energised and is very motivated to have a strong finish to the IPL 2025 league stage, which restarts on Saturday with their clash against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. RCB are on the verge of entering the IPL 2025 playoffs after securing eight victories in 11 matches. The Rajat Patidar-led side needs just one more win to confirm their spot in the last four stage of the competition. We had a meeting back at HQ in Bangalore on Friday afternoon and my sense is the group is re-energised and they are very motivated to have a strong finish to the league stages. Coming back from the break, I don't think it's been a terrible thing for us, even though we had such momentum in the tournament. It's given Rajat a little bit of time to recover from his hand injury. It's given Salt a chance to recover from his illness and he looked sharp again in practice. We respect KKR as opponents, of course. They had such a great season last season. They've got some very dangerous players. So we will have to be right on top of our game to take them down and that's our intention, said Flower in a video posted by the franchise on their social media accounts on Saturday. For RCB to claim a top two finish, it becomes important that they win their remaining league games. Though their top two finish also depends on other teams results going in their favour, Mo Bobat, RCBs director of cricket, said the side is very focused towards achieving it. When you've had a break like this, the key bit is getting back on track and getting back into your routines. We were in a really good place before the break, so the key bit is capturing that again and getting back to that. So we're not looking too far ahead, we're looking at the next game against KKR and we want to do that well. For RCB to claim a top two finish, it becomes important that they win their remaining league games. Though their top two finish also depends on other teams results going in their favour, Mo Bobat, RCBs director of cricket, said the side is very focused towards achieving it. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

Heavy rain forecast could ruin IPL restart in Bengaluru

A washout will see KKR eliminated from playoff contention but RCB would remain in contention for a top-two finish

Reward To His Contribution To Indian Cricket: Dravid On Rohit Sharma's Stand At Wankhede

Mumbai Cricket Association: Former India head coach Rahul Dravid lauded the former Test captain after the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) unveiled the Rohit Sharma Stand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and said the monumental achievement is a reward to his contribution to cricket. Hey Rohit, guess you hit so many sixes into those stands that they had to name one after you. But no, just congratulations! I'm sure there's a young boy going into the iconic Wankhede Stadium, truly one of the great stadiums in the world. I'm sure you would have loved to play there. I'm sure you would have wanted to have some great performances there, which you have done. I'm not sure you dreamt about having a stand named after you. But that it has come to that and that you have one named after you, I think it is just a reward to your contribution to both Mumbai and Indian cricket, Dravid said in a video posted by Mumbai Indians on X. The veteran batter added that Rohit ruly deserves the feat and wished him success for the future. On a lighter note, Dravid said now he knows whom to contact for tickets in Mumbai. It's truly well deserved. Congratulations! I hope it was a great day with family and friends. Looking forward to seeing a lot more sixes into the Rohit Sharma stand in all the games that you play and when I'm short of tickets in Mumbai, now that you've a stand, I know who to contact, he added. The Wankhede has been Sharmas favourite hunting ground ever since he joined the domestic circuit in 2007. While speaking at the event, he expressed immense gratitude to all those involved with the event and admitted the honour is special considering the memories of his time at the arena. Firstly, I would like to thank everyone who has come here to make this event so special. What is going to happen today, I never dreamt of it. As a kid growing up, wanting to play for Mumbai, for India, no one thinks about things like these. For me, its like any other sportsman who wants to give their best. Serve the nation, the country, as much as possible. While doing that, you try and achieve a lot of things. A lot of milestones are created, but something like this is really special. Wankhede is such an iconic stadium, there are so many memories here. For me to have my name amongst the greats of the game and the worlds top political leaders, I cannot express what the feelings are. For that, I am really, really grateful, honoured, and very thankful to all MCA members, and not to forget the Apex Council Member. For me to be honoured while I am playing makes it special. I have retired from two formats, but I am still playing one format. Itll be a surreal feeling when I come here and play on the 21st against the Delhi Capitals, representing the Mumbai Indians. It'll be a very special feeling, said Rohit at the event. Firstly, I would like to thank everyone who has come here to make this event so special. What is going to happen today, I never dreamt of it. As a kid growing up, wanting to play for Mumbai, for India, no one thinks about things like these. For me, its like any other sportsman who wants to give their best. Serve the nation, the country, as much as possible. While doing that, you try and achieve a lot of things. A lot of milestones are created, but something like this is really special. Wankhede is such an iconic stadium, there are so many memories here. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans Aim To Maintain Top Two Finish Chances Against Delhi Capitals

Arun Jaitley Stadium: As IPL 2025 resumes after an unexpected break, 2022 champions Gujarat Titans (GT) restart their aim of maintaining themselves for a top two finish when they take on Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday evening. The Shubman Gill-led GT currently lead the points table with 16 points and are just one win away from sealing a spot in the playoffs. DC, on the other hand, are at fifth place with 13 points and their chances of entering the playoffs look a bit stiffer, considering left-arm fast-bowler Mitchell Starc is not coming back to India for the remainder of the tournament. The foundation of GTs success in IPL 2025 lies in their top three batters captain Shubman Gill, B Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler. Statistics from Cricket-21 fully illustrate the awe-inspiring efficiency of GTs top three - its batting average in the first ten overs stands at a whopping 92.7. Openers Gill and Sudharsan, with 508 and 509 runs respectively, have been great in surviving the power-play, resulting in GT losing only seven wickets in batting power-play, the fewest scalps lost by a team in the competition so far even as their runs per over metric stands at 9.1. With Gill, Sudharsan and Buttler (500 runs) going great guns, it has meant that GT havent suffered much damage in middle and death overs. They have lost only 19 (fewest amongst all ten teams) and 23 wickets in middle and death overs respectively, while their run rates in both phases have been 9.8 and 12.2 respectively, which again has been the best amongst all teams in this competition so far. With the ball, GTs efficiency has been led by pacer Prasidh Krishna, currently leading wicket-takers chart with 20 scalps while fellow fast-bowler Mohammed Siraj (15 scalps) and left-arm spinner R Sai Kishore (14 scalps) have lent him admirable support. On the other hand, the breather in the tournament would have given DC some time to reassess their plans and now mark their run with eagerness in the business phase of the competition. After winning their first four matches, DC could manage just two victories in their last five games, including a Super Over win over Rajasthan Royals (RR) at their second home venue, where they havent been able to crack the code of making it their fortress. At the heart of DCs slump has been the lack of stability and constant shuffling of their batting order. So far, DC have tried six batters in the top order, which is staggering. This also reflects in their first ten overs batting average being just 29.7, the second lowest among all ten teams and losing 22 wickets in power-play, the most scalps any side has lost in this phase. DCs batting going downhill has coincided with KL Rahuls batting returns going down and one would expect him to step up and deliver for the side in what is a crunch week for Axar Patel & Co. The batters also need to have proper communication amongst themselves, as DC have been a part of nine run-outs, the most for any team in the competition. With the ball, depending on whether Mustafizur Rahman will be available straightaway after completing his national duty in Dubai on Saturday, DCs fast bowling looks a little thin. In this case, a lot will depend on how Axar, Kuldeep Yadav and Vipraj Nigam fare in the middle and death overs. One can only hope that with the race to the playoffs and the temperature in New Delhi heating up, DC find ways to counter a hard to stop GT, who have been simply efficient in all departments. When: Sunday, May 18 at 7:30 PM IST Where: Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi Where to watch: Star Sports Network (TV) and JioHotstar (live streaming) Squads Delhi Capitals: Axar Patel (captain), Faf du Plessis, KL Rahul (wk), Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs, Abishek Porel, Vipraj Nigam, Sediqullah Atal, Karun Nair, Ashutosh Sharma, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Sameer Rizvi, T. Natarajan, Darshan Nalkande, Dushmantha Chameera, Ajay Mandal, Manvanth Kumar, Tripurana Vijay, Madhav Tiwari and Mustafizur Rahman Squads Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

Sinner to renew rivalry with Alcaraz in Italian Open final

Jannik Sinner faces Carlos Alcaraz in the Italian Open final after a 26-match winning streak

Roston Chase Named West Indies Test Captain Ahead Of New WTC Cycle

West Indies Test: Cricket West Indies (CWI) has named Roston Chase as West Indies Test captain for the upcoming home series against Australia in June, with Jomel Warrican named as vice-captain. The series will be the first of the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle for both teams. The appointments were unanimously approved by the CWI Board of Directors during its meeting held today, May 16, 2025, CWI said in a statement. This announcement follows the completion of a groundbreaking, robust and structured process to evaluate and recommend the next captain and vice-captain of the West Indies Test team. Recognizing the critical role of leadership in shaping team culture, driving performance, and ensuring long-term success, CWI adopted a data-informed, multi-dimensional framework to guide the selection. This marks a significant evolution in how leadership appointments are made, aimed at strengthening accountability, transparency, and alignment with modern cricketing standards, it added. The 33-year-old, who last played a Test match over two years ago, will replace Kraigg Brathwaite, who stepped down from the role in March this year. The process began with a shortlist of candidates selected based on factors including Test experience, leadership qualities, and captaincy credentials. The shortlisted players included: John Campbell, Tevin Imlach, Joshua Da Silva, Justin Greaves, Roston Chase, and Jomel Warrican, the CWI said. Chase has featured in 49 Test matches, amassing 2,265 runs at an average of 26.33, with five centuries to his name. With the ball, he has taken 85 wickets, including standout figures of 8 for 60 against England in Bridgetown in 2019. Shai Hope, the current ODI and T20I captain, respectfully declined consideration to focus on his existing leadership roles, the Caribbean board said. Head coach Daren Sammy also expressed his strong support for the new captain. Shai Hope, the current ODI and T20I captain, respectfully declined consideration to focus on his existing leadership roles, the Caribbean board said. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

Kohli one big hit away from snatching back Orange Cap as IPL 2025 resumes

There is some uncertainty around Josh Hazlewood, but Varun Chakravarthy, currently on 17 wickets, will get a chance tonight to make it tough for Purple Cap leaders Prasidh Krishna and Noor Ahmad

PIX: Clayton twins shine; Tebogo wins 200m by a whisker

Images from the Diamond League meet at Qatar Sports Club Stadium, Doha, on Friday.

PIX: Sinner fights back to set up Alcaraz showdown

World number one Jannik Sinner produced a sublime semi-final display as he fought back from a set down to beat American Tommy Paul 1-6, 6-0, 6-3 on Friday to set up an Italian Open final showdown with Carlos Alcaraz.

PIX: Chelsea, Villa on course for Champions League

Images from Friday's Premier League matches between Chelsea and Manchester United, Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur.

Alcaraz advances to his 1st Italian Open final, will face Sinner or Paul for the title

The womens final on Saturday features Coco Gauff against Jasmine Paolini

Roston Chase appointed West Indies' Test captain

The allrounder, who played his last Test more than two years ago, takes over from Kraigg Brathwaite

Waite, Taylor wrestle taut tussle Worcestershire's way

Essex attack blunted after Shane Snater's early inroads reduce hosts to 123 for 5

Northants squander solid start as 13 wickets fall in Cardiff

Labuschagne makes duck on Glamorgan return as bowlers dominate opening day

Fuller tops up Hampshire as Warwickshire let advantage slip

Ed Barnard, Olly Hannon-Dalby share seven wickets but hosts stumble in final session

Grant Stewart's belligerent 173* brings Kent back from the brink

Unbroken stand of 249 with Chris Benjamin lifts visitors from trouble at 137 for 6

Bairstow sparkles for Yorkshire before Surrey battle back

Skipper falls short of hundred as visitors finish opening day in ascendancy at Headingley

Luke Wells century helps to ease Lancashire's woes

Matty Hirst makes 51 as rock-bottom hosts recover from another ropey start

Ian Holland five-for puts high-flying Leicestershire in command

Late wicket redresses balance for Middlesex after being bowled out for 232

Lammonby, Vaughan steer Somerset after top-order shuffle

Sussex attack kept at bay by committed batting from hosts down at Taunton

India Clinches 5-0 Victory In Second Edition Of Samarth Championship For Blind Cricket

The Hyundai Motor India Foundation: The second edition of the Samarth Championship for Blind Cricket, an international bilateral series between India and South Africa, concluded on Friday with India sealing a dominant 5-0 series victory at the Sai Krishnan Cricket Stadium in Bengaluru. In the final match, South Africa set a target of 142/6 in 20 overs, led by Lesedi N. Lesufis composed 54 off 47 balls. India chased the target in just 13 overs, riding on outstanding knocks from Lalprasad Soren (62 off 41) and captain T. Durga Rao (60 off 35). With two wickets in the first innings and a match-winning half-century, T. Durga Rao was rightfully named Man of the Match. The five-day tournament, which ran from May 12 to 16, showcased grit, skill, and sportsmanship by blind cricketers from both nations. Culminated in a vibrant closing ceremony, celebrating not only Indias unbeaten run but also the spirit of inclusion and excellence in blind cricket. The Hyundai Motor India Foundation, through the Samarth initiative, reaffirmed its commitment to creating accessible sporting opportunities and empowering persons with disabilities. The closing ceremony was a fitting tribute to the spirit of the game, graced by the presence of eminent personalities from diverse fields. Jae-Young (J.T.) Park, Executive Director of Hyundai Motor Company, represented Hyundais global commitment to inclusion and empowerment through its Samarth initiative. H.C. Mahadevappa, Minister of Social Welfare, Government of Karnataka, emphasised that empowering people with disabilities is not merely a choice but a collective responsibility that shapes a truly inclusive society. Cricket legend Syed Kirmani, Indias iconic wicketkeeper and member of the 1983 World Cup-winning team, lauded the athletes, calling them real heroes whose game is driven by immense vision, dedication, and passion. Prakash Padukone, Indias first All-England Badminton Champion and a revered mentor in the sports ecosystem, noted that true sportsmanship is defined by courage, resilience, and disciplinequalities evident in every player on the field. Spiritual leader and humanitarian Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai, whose esteemed Sathya Sai Grama campus in Muddenahalli served as the venue for the series, spoke about how sport, when it transcends physical limits, becomes a powerful expression of human dignity and inner strength. Prakash Padukone, Indias first All-England Badminton Champion and a revered mentor in the sports ecosystem, noted that true sportsmanship is defined by courage, resilience, and disciplinequalities evident in every player on the field. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

IPL 2025: CSK's Noor Ahmed, Vijay Shankar Give Tips To Academy Kids In Vanagaram, Chennai

Chennai Super Kings High Performance: Chennai Super Kings cricketers Noor Ahmad and Vijay Shankar visited the Super Kings Academy centre at SV High School in Vanagaram, Chennai, for a special session with the children on Friday. Lakshmi Narayanan (Chennai Super Kings High Performance Analyst), Louis Mariano (Director of Cricket, Super Kings Academy), Rajiv Krishna (Managing Director, SV High School), Moushmi Rajiv (Director, SV High School), and Dhivakar (MI Sports) were the other guests of honour. Super Kings Academy has more than 25 centres spread across India, the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and Australia. During an interaction with the school children, all-rounder Vijay Shankar advised them not to waste time thinking about what others are doing and rather invest that time in their own improvement. It is always a special feeling to come to any academy. Starting your journey from academy cricket to state-level cricket and then going step by step, it is a never-ending thing. Even Sachin Tendulkar, towards the end of his career, said that learning is one thing that never stops. He advised all the parents to support their children at all times -- in their highs and lows. To all parents, if not for my parents, I would not have been here. As parents, please support your kids at any point, be it highs or lows. Another thing I learnt from MS Dhoni whether it is highs or lows, try to remain neutral. At one point, I had a dream of standing and giving a speech to you students, today I am able to do that. So dream of all these things. Wishing you all the very best. Whatever you do, enjoy your cricket. On the occasion, Afghanistan spinner Noor Ahmad said he does not think too much about taking wickets during the match but rather tries to bowl well. I dont think a lot about taking wickets. When I go to the nets, my focus is not just on wickets. My focus is just to bowl well, bowl in the right areas, and wickets are the result. If I bowl in the right place, then wickets will come. I dont think about so many things who is the batter, but I always focus on my own strengths and how I can apply them against the batter. I keep it simple. The Super Kings Academy is a coaching centre for boys and girls with state-of-the-art infrastructure and expert coaching with more than 25 academies across India, the USA, the UK, and Australia. Launched in April 2022, the academy is currently operational in Chennai, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Salem, Trichy, Hosur, Tirunelveli, Karaikudi, Vellore, Madurai, Tenkasi, Puducherry and Delhi in India apart from international centres in Reading (United Kingdom), Dallas (USA), Phoenix (USA), Austin (USA), Boston (USA), Atlanta (USA), Bay Area (USA) and Sydney (Australia). The Super Kings Academy is a coaching centre for boys and girls with state-of-the-art infrastructure and expert coaching with more than 25 academies across India, the USA, the UK, and Australia. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

Bobat: IPL suspension gave Patidar time to heal from hand injury

RCB's captain batted in the nets for close to 30 minutes without visible discomfort, and is going well, according to their team director

All eyes on IPL again as RCB and KKR kick off business end of league phase

An RCB win will boost their push for a top-two finish and end KKR's hopes of making the playoffs

Wankhede Is Even More Iconic Now, Says SKY On Unveiling Of Rohit Sharma Stand

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis: India and Mumbai teammate Suryakumar Yadav congratulated India batter Rohit Sharma after the talismanic batter's years of hard work saw the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) reward him with his very own stand in the iconic Wankhede Stadium here on Friday. The Rohit Sharma Stand was unveiled at the Wankhede Stadium on Friday evening, with the Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also in attendance. Yadav, who is also Rohit's teammate with the Mumbai Indians, claimed that the mecca of Indian cricket, the Wankhede Stadium, is now 'even more iconic.' Congratulations @rohitsharma45 on achieving incredible things on the cricket ground, from finisher to opener to our captain, you have been an inspiration and our pride, in every role. Very rarely comes a leader who leads from the front, and changes the game for the better. You are that leader who has changed not just the game, but the approach, the attitude, the dressing room atmosphere, the team, and redefined the role of a captain. Like I have said before, good things happen to good people, and you deserve it all and more. Wankhede just got even more iconic, read the post by SKY on Instagram. Rohit, who recently retired from Test cricket, has been a stalwart of Mumbai cricket and has successfully captained India to successive ICC trophies with the T20 World Cup 2024 and Champions Trophy 2025 triumphs. The opening batter has represented India since as early as 2007 and was a part of the side that won the 2007 T20 World Cup. He has represented the nation in 159 T20Is, 273 ODIs, and 67 Test matches. He called the curtains on his T20I career after the World Cup victory in Barbados last year. Rohit, who recently retired from Test cricket, has been a stalwart of Mumbai cricket and has successfully captained India to successive ICC trophies with the T20 World Cup 2024 and Champions Trophy 2025 triumphs. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

Easwaran to lead India A against England A; Karun Nair also named in squad

The touring party includes Jaiswal and Shardul, with Gill and Sai Sudharsan to join ahead of second game

IPL 2025: Iyers Positivity Has Been Something Different, Never Seen PBKS Dominate So Much, Says Raina

Star Sports Press Room: Suresh Raina, the former India cricketer and four-time IPL winner, said Shreyas Iyers positive influence as a captain-cum-batter has been somewhat different, resulting in Punjab Kings (PBKS) dominating against other teams in a never-seen-before fashion in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Iyer, the IPL 2024 winning skipper for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), was acquired by PBKS in last years mega auction for a whopping Rs 26.75 crore. So far, PBKS move to break their bank for Iyer has paid off the right-handed batter has amassed 405 runs in 11 games at an average of 50.63, including hitting four fifties. As a captain, and having Ricky Ponting in the dugout as their head coach, Iyer has been astute and proactive in his leadership, resulting in PBKS being on 15 points and being in third place in the points table. The side now needs two wins out of their three remaining games to seal a spot in the playoffs for the first time since the 2014 IPL. I think their top two players, Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya, have laid the foundation for Punjab. After that, it's all important in the way Shreyas Iyer has been batting well, and captaining the side, said Raina to IANS on the Star Sports Press Room show, on the sidelines of the race to play-offs restarting with IPL 2025 now one day away from resumption. I'm sure Ricky Ponting is creating that environment, but if you look at their domestic players, Arshdeep (Singh), (Yuzvendra) Chahal, Priyansh, Prabhsimran, and the way they're batting in the middle, especially the way Shashank Singh has been playing, they're really batting differently. So when seven players play together, and all of them are playing for India, that makes a big difference, he added. Also, the last three years of Shreyas Iyer the quality in his batting is evident if you look at (his performances in) the ODI World Cup and Champions Trophy. The positivity from him is something different, as I've never seen the Punjab team dominate so much in the IPL. When Viru Bhai (Virender Sehwag) was the captain, he played in a different way in the qualifiers in 2014. But Shreyas Iyer brings in quality in the dressing room. He brings in positivity and the desire to win. So I think Ricky Ponting and Shreyas Iyer have improved (the team) a lot, and they're playing a different brand of cricket - Punjab Express, said Raina Iyers case has been very interesting he captained KKR to the IPL title last year, and now he has a chance to win it again, but this time for PBKS. Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar said to IANS that he hopes Iyer's leadership skills help PBKS clinch the elusive trophy when the IPL 2025 final takes place on June 3. That (PBKS great run) actually tells you the importance of captaincy because look, the coach is in there and he does come at the strategic time-out - the coach and the support staff. But at the end of the day, the decision in a split second has to be taken by the captain, and for that, I think you've got to give credit to Shreyas Iyer for the way he led last year because they were in a tough situation. But he got them out of a tough situation to go on to win, and I think he's doing exactly the same over here. They've had a bit of bad luck, if you might call it that, because they started very well in the game at Dharamshala (which was later called off). They were 124-1 in 10 overs (123/1 in 10.1 overs) there, and that's a fabulous start. Then again, at the Eden Gardens, they had scored about 206 or 207 - most often a winning score, but the game got rained off. So yes, they've had a little bit of luck not going their way. They'll be hoping that it turns around this time, said Raina. But he got them out of a tough situation to go on to win, and I think he's doing exactly the same over here. They've had a bit of bad luck, if you might call it that, because they started very well in the game at Dharamshala (which was later called off). They were 124-1 in 10 overs (123/1 in 10.1 overs) there, and that's a fabulous start. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

Nair Included In India A Squad For England Tour, Gill And Sudharsan To Join After IPL Playoffs

Nitish Kumar Reddy: Right-handed batter Karun Nair has made a return to the national reckoning after being included in the Abhimanyu Easwaran-led India A squad for the upcoming tour of England, starting on May 30. India A are scheduled to play two games against England Lions (May 30-June 2 in Canterbury and June 6-9 in Northampton) and one intra-squad match against the senior India Test squad (June 13-16 in Beckenham). While announcing the 18-man squad, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) added that Shubman Gill and B Sai Sudharsan will join the India A squad ahead of the second match against England Lions, once IPL 2025 concludes on June 3. Nair, who scored a triple hundred against England in Chennai in December 2016, scored 863 runs at an average of 53.93 in Vidarbhas Ranji Trophy winning 2024/25 season and became the fourth-highest run-getter of the tournament. He also featured for Northamptonshire in the Division 1 County Championships over the last two seasons - In 14 innings, he scored 736 runs at an average of 56.61, including hitting two centuries and highest score of 202 not out. The performances of Nair and Easwaran will be of huge interest to the Indian team management and the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee, as they look to fill the huge gaps in the batting order after the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Other Test players included in the India A squad are Dhruv Jurel, whos appointed as the vice-captain of the team, as well as Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shardul Thakur, Ishan Kishan, Mukesh Kumar, Akash Deep, Harshit Rana, and Sarfaraz Khan, who was out of action after picking a rib injury on the 2024/25 tour of Australia. Uncapped players like Manav Suthar, Tanush Kotian, Anshul Kamboj, Tushar Deshpande, and Harsh Dubey the leading wicket-taker and Player of the Tournament in 2024/25 Ranji Trophy - also find places. Khaleel Ahmed and Ruturaj Gaikwad, who have played white-ball games for India, are also included in the touring party to England. IANS understands that the selection of India A squad has not been an easy task for Agarkar & Co, especially due to IPL 2025 being paused for a week and then revised schedule coming out on Monday. There was a lot of chaos and hence, the BCCI advised selectors to pick the squad with those players whose teams are or highly likely to be out of contention for the IPL 2025 playoffs. The India A players named in the squad are likely to leave for England on May 25, said a source aware of developments to IANS. IANS understands that the selection of India A squad has not been an easy task for Agarkar & Co, especially due to IPL 2025 being paused for a week and then revised schedule coming out on Monday. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

Maharashtra Govt Will Provide Appropriate Land If MCA Wants To Build Another Stadium In Mumbai: CM Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Friday said that it was the duty of society to felicitate all those who have made the country proud. We must celebrate those who have made us proud, said Fadnavis, speaking at the ceremony to unveil stands at the Wankhede Stadium named after former ICC, BCCI, and MCA president Sharad Pawar, former India captain Ajit Wadekar, and recently-retired Test cricketer Rohit Sharma here on Friday. In his speech, Chief Minister Fadnavis promised that the Maharashtra government will consider favorably and provide appropriate land to support if MCA puts up a proposal to build a second Stadium of one lakh capacity in Mumbai. Fadnavis also expressed the hope that such a Stadium could be put in place in four years when the MCA will be celebrating its centenary. As part of the event, the MCA officially unveiled the Sharad Pawar Stand, Rohit Sharma Stand, Ajit Wadekar Stand, and the MCA Office Lounge in memory of the former Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) president Amol Kale. Kale had become the MCA president after defeating former India and Mumbai cricketer Sandip Patil in the elections held in October 2022. He passed away due to a cardiac arrest while touring the United States for the T20 World Cup in 2024. During his tenure, the MCA had taken some vital decisions, including the move to match the BCCI match fee for all its red-ball players for the upcoming 2024-25 season. The late Ajit Wadekar, who was represented by his family, was India's first ODI captain and led the nation to historic overseas Test series wins in the West Indies and England in 1971. He played 37 Tests and 2 ODIs between 1966 and 1974 and made his first-class debut in 1958-59. Sharad Pawar has played a key role in the development of Mumbai and Indian cricket as an able administrator. He has also played a big role in the overall development of the sport as President of the ICC, said Fadnavis. In the end, Fadnavis thanked the cricketers and their families, who have played a role in making Wankhede the mecca of Indian cricket. While acknowledging that there may have been a delay on the part of MCA in naming the stand in Wadekar's name, but added that the move has at least fructified now and thanked the MCA governing body for making it possible. Fadnavis also remembered Wadekar as the captain of the Indian cricket team that won a series in England and the West Indies. While acknowledging that there may have been a delay on the part of MCA in naming the stand in Wadekar's name, but added that the move has at least fructified now and thanked the MCA governing body for making it possible. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

RCB vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Match 58, IPL 2025

RCB vs KKR , Match 58 Dream11 Prediction :After the ten-day break, the IPL 2025 will resume to host the remaining games. The first match after resumption will be played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders. This is the 58th clash of the tournament, taking place at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday at 7:30 PM. RCB are already in the playoffs with 16 points. But to make sure, they need a win here. They will be looking to put the under-confident KKR under more pressure. Meanwhile, the defending champion are almost out of the tournament. They will miss some of their overseas stars and will hope to end the season with a couple of wins. RCB vs KKR: Match Details Date : May 17 (Saturday) Time : 7:30 PM IST Venue : M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru RCB vs KKR: Live Streaming Details You can watch the live telecast of the RCB vs KKR clash on TV on the Star Sports Networks. Fans can also access the live stream on the Jio Hotstar app or website. RCB vs KKR: Head-to-Head in IPL Total Matches : 35 Royal Challengers Bengaluru : 15 Kolkata Knight Riders : 20 No Result : 0 RCB vs KKR: Ground Pitch Report With the prediction of rain, we might see the pitch to be slow and sluggish as it was during the RCB vs PBKS game. It will be difficult for the batters to time the ball as it won't come to bat easily. The toss will be important and bowling first can be ideal. RCB vs KKR: Possible XIs Royal Challengers Bengaluru : Virat Kohli, Jacob Bethell, Mayank Agarwal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Dayal Kolkata Knight Riders: Sunil Narine, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ajinkya Rahane (c), Manish Pandey, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Harshit Rana, Ramandeep Singh, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy RCB vs KKR: Dream11 Team Wicket-keeper : Rahmanullah Gurbaz Batters : Virat Kohli (Vice captain), Ajinkya Rahane, Rajat Patidar, Angkrish Raghuvanshi All-rounders : Sunil Narine (Captain), Krunal Pandya, Andre Russell Bowlers : Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Varun Chakravarthy Dream11 Prediction : KKR have lost thier last game and they are struggling with the bat. But RCB, that have all their overseas stars are the favorites to win this game. RCB vs KKR Match 58 Dream11 Prediction, RCB vs KKR Dream11 Prediction, Today Match RCB vs KKR, RCB vs KKR Prediction, RCB vs KKR Dream11 Team, Fantasy Cricket Tips, RCB vs KKR Pitch Report, Today Match Prediction, Today Cricket Match, Dream11 Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update of the match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders TATA IPL 2025, Indian Premier League 2025 Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Disclaimer : The fantasy team is purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your Dream11 team.

Chivanga Replaces Injured Gwandu In Zimbabwes Test Squad Ahead Of Meeting England

ICC World Test Championship: Zimbabwe have drafted fast bowler Tanaka Chivanga into their squad for next weeks one-off Test against England, starting on May 22 at Trent Bridge. Chivanga comes into the side after Trevor Gwandu was ruled out after suffering a left groin strain during a training session in England. Chivanga, 31, made his Test debut against the West Indies in February 2023, returns to the national set-up after recovering from an injury sustained during his second and most recent Test played by Zimbabwe - against Ireland in Belfast last year. Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) said Chivangas return provides a timely boost to Zimbabwes pace bowling options ahead of the much-anticipated Test against Ben Stokes-led England at the iconic venue located in Nottingham. The four-day Test match marks Zimbabwes first Test appearance on English soil in over two decades, with the last match having taken place in 2003, which was also the debut game of legendary fast bowler James Anderson. The upcoming Test will also be Zimbabwes first international game in any format in England since 2004. Zimbabwe will also be paid a ouring fee by the hosts board, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), marking the first such instance of this happening in the modern-day cricketing world. After the landmark Test match against England, Zimbabwe will also play a four-day encounter against South Africa from June 3-6 at Arundel, with the game serving as vital preparation for the Proteas ahead of facing Australia in the ICC World Test Championship final, set to happen from June 11-15, at Lords. The upcoming Test will also be Zimbabwes first international game in any format in England since 2004. Zimbabwe will also be paid a ouring fee by the hosts board, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), marking the first such instance of this happening in the modern-day cricketing world. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

Chivanga replaces injured Gwandu in Zimbabwe squad for England Test

Gwandu has been ruled out with a groin injury

IPL 2025: Patidar Doing Well After Picking Bat Again, Hazlewood Taking It Day-by-day, Says Bobat

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Mo Bobat, the Director of Cricket in Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), said skipper Rajat Patidar has been doing well in recovering from a finger injury and has picked up the bat again, while keeping their fingers crossed on Josh Hazlewood, who is just taking things on a day-by-day basis to heal from a shoulder niggle. RCB are primed to enter the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 playoffs after securing eight wins in 11 matches, and need just one more win to confirm their spot in the last four stage. RCB will resume their IPL 2025 campaign against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at their home venue, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, on Saturday. Rajat's going well. He had an injury to his hand, but he's been building up ever so slowly. For him personally, probably the disruption gave him a few more days just to get through some of that early healing, and for the swelling to go down, and for him to get used to picking up a bat again. He's practiced the last few days, and he's going well. With Josh, he's our only player not here at the moment. He's recovering from his shoulder niggle that he had. He's doing that with Cricket Australia. Our medical team and their medical teams have been liaising on what that detail looks like, and he's just taking that day by day, and he's trying to improve his shot, said Bobat in the pre-match press conference on Friday. Before the tournament was suspended for a week due to cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan, RCB had roped in India batter Mayank Agarwal as a replacement for Devdutt Padikkal, whose campaign ended due to a hamstring injury. Padikkals absence also means RCB doesnt have a left-handed batter in the top order, but Bobat didnt show much concern about it. My own personal philosophy is that I don't worry that much about right and left-hand combinations. I know different teams view that differently. I think that since we've had the impact player rule and every team has six or seven bowlers, it almost doesn't matter if you've got right and left-handers. It just changes the bowling combination. I think in an 11 vs 11 line-up, sometimes having that left-hander in your batting order can mean that you can put one of their bowlers under pressure. I see that less as a thing now. We've seen so many times during this competition that a certain bowler type hasn't bowled their overs because there was a left-hander at the crease, and they just get through fine. I don't focus on that too much. We're quite clear on our pattern of play and the things that we want to focus on. It's obviously advantageous to have some left-handers if you've got a short boundary one side or something like that, but it's not a huge area of concern for me. Saturdays match could be affected by rain, if the weather forecasts are to go by, and Bobat admitted that its been on their mind, as seen from them practising in the afternoon on Friday. It certainly does influence our preparation. We've deliberately practised in the afternoon because we were concerned about rain this evening. Those things you can control. When you get to game day, you can't control it. You want your players to feel as clear and relaxed as possible. Saturdays match could be affected by rain, if the weather forecasts are to go by, and Bobat admitted that its been on their mind, as seen from them practising in the afternoon on Friday. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

IPL 2025: Its Been Business As Usual With Kohli, Doesnt Want Anymore Of Attention, Says Bobat

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Ever since Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) began their practice session on Thursday afternoon ahead of resuming their IPL 2025 campaign against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Virat Kohli has been the cynosure of all eyes in and around the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Come Saturday, and attention on Kohli will increase when he comes out to open the batting for RCB, especially after he announced his retirement from Test cricket earlier this week. Mo Bobat, the Director of Cricket at RCB, said its been business as usual with Kohli despite calling it quits from Tests, adding that the talismanic batter doesnt want anymore attention. First thing to say is, Virat Kohlis just business as usual. Theres enough of the public and nations attention on him, he doesnt want any more of that. He just wants to get on with business, he is usually ambitious about what we can achieve with RCB. Thats his focus. I would like to say though that he should be incredibly proud of what he's done as a Test player for India. RCB as a franchise, we are all incredibly proud of what every one of our players does in an India shirt, but in particular him. To play 120 plus test matches and to score nearly 10,000 runs is no mean feat, said Bobat in the pre-match press conference on Friday. Kohli ended his Test career with 9,230 runs in 123 matches at an average of 46.85, including 30 centuries and 31 fifties. Bobat, who previously served in the England mens set-up, recalled how some of his best Test cricket memories had Kohli as the centre point. Also, as a captain, his record, 60% win percentage or something like that as captain, again, no mean feat. I can also talk from my previous role as an Englishman working in the English system. He was someone you never wanted to play against. He was always the batter you wanted to get out. You knew that if he was either in the pavilion to come or at the crease, you were in trouble. Some of my fondest memories of watching Test cricket involve him. I'll never forget the 2018 India series in England. The Test at Edgbaston, watching James Anderson and him do battle like two gladiators. I think James Anderson must have bowled nine overs on the trot at him. It was two of the best players in the world doing their thing. That's what he's about. He's about those special moments, those inspiring moments. He did that as captain, as a player. We're all really proud of him, he elaborated. In IPL 2025, Kohli has made 505 runs in 11 games at an average of 63.13, including seven fifties. I'm sure the fans will show him lots of love this week when they see him again. But just to go back to where I started, he's business as usual. We all are. He's spoken to a few of us about things in the last few weeks, but you know what he's like. He's pretty clear-minded, so he's clear on what he wants to do, added Bobat. There has been chatter from various RCB fan clubs to wear white jersey chatter while watching Saturdays match, which stands as a gesture to pay tribute to Kohlis Test career. Bobat feels irrespective of it happening or not, RCBs game plan wont take a hit. In IPL 2025, Kohli has made 505 runs in 11 games at an average of 63.13, including seven fifties. I'm sure the fans will show him lots of love this week when they see him again. But just to go back to where I started, he's business as usual. We all are. He's spoken to a few of us about things in the last few weeks, but you know what he's like. He's pretty clear-minded, so he's clear on what he wants to do, added Bobat. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

IPL 2025: Pretty Eventful Evening, Mo Bobat Recalls Chaos In Dharamsala As Indo-Pak Conflict Halts League

Indian Premier League: Pretty eventful evening: Thats how Mo Bobat, Royal Challengers Bengalurus Director of Cricket, offered a firsthand account of the moment the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 came to a screeching halt on May 8 due to the sudden outbreak of military conflict between India and Pakistan. RCB had just completed their practice session in Dharamsala ahead of their scheduled clash with Lucknow Super Giants on May 9. While returning to the hotel on the team bus, players began noticing something strange. A lot of the guys were watching the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals game on their phones, Bobat said. Suddenly, the floodlights went out, and players left the field. We werent too sure what was going on. It was only after reaching the hotel that the reality began to sink in. Reports and rumours began circulating rapidly whispers of conflict, security alerts, and the possible suspension of the tournament. There was a lot of confusion, a lot of chat in the corridors, Bobat said. That evening was filled with speculation, and by the next morning, we got confirmation that our match was off and the IPL was being suspended for a period. At that moment, Bobat admitted there was genuine concern that the season might be over. Our initial impression was that the competition would be called off for some time. You dont expect a conflict like that to resolve itself as quickly as it did. The focus swiftly shifted to ensuring player safety and well-being. We were quite keen to send the players home because it was a good opportunity for them to take a break. For Indian players, that was relatively simple. For overseas players, Andy [Flower] and I sat them down and asked them what they wanted to do. Most of them said, Look, wed like to go home during this uncertain periodbut were committed, and if needed, well come back. Just five days later, when the BCCI announced that the IPL would resume, the RCB think tank was thrust into action once more. What followed was a frantic 48-hour period of coordination, reassurance, and diplomacy. We found out Monday evening that the tournament was back on, Bobat recalled. Overnight, we started pulling together as much security detail as possible because we had to share that with the players. The overseas recall operation wasnt as simple as booking flights. It involved direct engagement with national cricket boards, including the ECB, Cricket Australia, South Africa, and the West Indies, who needed assurance about the security environment their players would be returning to. We found out Monday evening that the tournament was back on, Bobat recalled. Overnight, we started pulling together as much security detail as possible because we had to share that with the players. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

IPL 2025: Spotlight On Kohli As RCB Host KKR To Secure Playoffs Spot

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: After a 10-day pause triggered by military tensions between India and Pakistan, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to roar back to life this Saturday. And it does so with a blockbuster clash in Bengaluru Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) versus Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) where the spotlight will undeniably shine brightest on one man: Virat Kohli. The former India captain, who stunned fans earlier this week by announcing his retirement from Test cricket, is expected to be the emotional centrepiece at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Fans have responded in kind, planning to don white jerseys in tribute to Kohlis storied red-ball career. But if history is any indicator, Kohli will be focused more on runs than reverence. And with RCB poised for a playoff berth, the 36-year-old might be ready to pen a new chapter in his T20 legacy. Before the break, RCB had surged to second in the standings with 16 points from 11 matches, riding on a four-match winning streak. A victory on Saturday could all but seal their place in the playoffs, and they appear well-equipped to resume from where they left off. The return of foreign stars such as Phil Salt, Tim David, Liam Livingstone, Romario Shepherd, and Lungi Ngidi has come as a massive boost. Skipper Rajat Patidar, who had suffered a finger injury against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), was seen batting fluently in the nets a reassuring sign for the think tank. One concern remains: the absence of Devdutt Padikkal due to injury. Mayank Agarwal, who has been slotted in as his replacement, will have a big role to play at the top. Meanwhile, the status of Josh Hazlewood remains uncertain owing to a shoulder issue. But even without a full-strength XI, RCBs core group is showing signs of cohesion and confidence. And with Kohli potentially inspired by his Test farewell, KKR could be in for a long evening. For the defending champions, the equation is simple win or risk elimination. KKR currently sit sixth on the points table with 11 points from 12 matches. A loss on Saturday could effectively end their hopes of a playoff berth. Their form before the break was patchy two wins in three games and concerns remain around whether they can rediscover the intensity needed for this crunch clash. Batting has been their Achilles' heel this season. While Ajinkya Rahane and youngster Angkrish Raghuvanshi have shown some fight, others like Rinku Singh, Venkatesh Iyer, and Andre Russell have struggled for consistency. Compounding their woes is the absence of Moeen Ali, ruled out due to viral fever, leaving a gap in both the middle order and the spin department. Their bowling, though, has offered some hope. The likes of Varun Chakravarthy, Sunil Narine, Vaibhav Arora, and Harshit Rana have kept the side competitive, even if runs have occasionally leaked. However, whether this bowling group can tame an RCB batting line-up that boasts Kohli, Salt, Livingstone, and David remains to be seen. When: Saturday, May 17 at 7:30 PM IST Where: M Chinnaswamy Stadium Where to watch: The broadcast will be available on Star Sports Network and live-streamed on JioHotstar. Squads: Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (c), Mayank Agarwal, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh, Liam Livingstone, Nuwan Thushara, Lungi Ngidi, Mohit Rathee, Swastik Chikara, Abhinandan Singh. Squads: Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

IPL 2025: Mustafizur Rahman To Join DC For Remaining League Games After Receiving NOC

Bangladesh Cricket Board: Bangladeshs left-arm fast-bowler Mustafizur Rahman has been cleared to join the Delhi Capitals (DC) for remaining IPL 0225 league games after receiving the no-objection certificate from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Friday. The BCB also said Mustafizur would be available for Bangladesh's first T20I against UAE in Sharjah, happening on Saturday, before travelling to India to play for DC in IPL 2025. As per the decision of BCB Cricket Operations, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has granted a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to national team pace bowler Mustafizur Rahman for his participation in the ongoing IPL 2025 in India, for the period from 18 - 24 May 2025, said the BCB in a statement. DC have their match against top-ranked Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday evening. Whether Mustafizur will be straightaway included in the playing eleven is something which remains to be seen. Mustafizur had been drafted in by DC as a replacement for Jake Fraser-McGurk, who will not be coming back to India due to personal reasons. Mustafizurs initial signing by DC had run into little bit of trouble as the BCB stated it hadnt got an NOC at that time. His addition means that DC have another overseas fast-bowling to rely on, especially with left-arm fast-bowling spearhead Mitchell Starc not coming back, as fifth-ranked DC kickstart their race to entering IPL 2025 playoffs. DC have their match against top-ranked Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday evening. Whether Mustafizur will be straightaway included in the playing eleven is something which remains to be seen. Mustafizur had been drafted in by DC as a replacement for Jake Fraser-McGurk, who will not be coming back to India due to personal reasons. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

Mustafizur cleared to join DC for remaining IPL 2025 league games

Mustafizur has been granted a no-objection certificate only for the period from May 18 to May 24

IPL 2025: which overseas players are available for the rest of the season?

Full list of available overseas players for the remainder of IPL 2025, and the replacements for the unavailable players

Gill Can Be Test Captain Whenever automatic Choice Bumrah Needs Rest: Jaffer

With Rohit Sharma: Amidst the debate over who should be appointed as Indias new Test captain, former opener Wasim Jaffer said Shubman Gill should lead the Test team on the upcoming tour of England whenever automatic choice Jasprit Bumrah needs rest. With Rohit Sharma announcing his retirement from Tests earlier this month, Gill has been widely seen as a front-runner to lead a new-look Indian Test team in the five-match series in England, starting on June 20 at Headingley. India hasnt won a Test series in England after the 2007 tour, where they won 1-0 under Rahul Dravids leadership. I think Bumrah is an automatic captaincy choice, unless he doesn't want the responsibility. He should be the captain with Gill as VC - stepping in whenever Bumrah needs rest. This way Gill could also be groomed without the pressure of being the full time captain, wrote Jaffer, who played 31 Tests for India, on his X account on Friday. Apart from Gill, who is currently the captain of Gujarat Titans (GT) in IPL 2025 and Bumrah, KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant are also in the race to be Indias next Test captain. Bumrah has captained India in three Tests, and was at the helm when they won the Perth Test in last years Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia. But his fitness issues mean Bumrah is not a certainty yet to play all five Tests on the tour of England. Bumrah suffered a back injury during the final Test of the Australia tour at the Sydney Cricket Ground and didn't bowl at all in the second innings. Apart from Gill, who is currently the captain of Gujarat Titans (GT) in IPL 2025 and Bumrah, KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant are also in the race to be Indias next Test captain. Bumrah has captained India in three Tests, and was at the helm when they won the Perth Test in last years Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

IPL 2025: Will Jacks Returns To India, Shares Post On Social Media

Lucknow Super Giants: Mumbai Indians received a significant boost ahead of the IPL 2025 resumption, with Englands Will Jacks confirming his availability through an Instagram post that showed him on a flight back to India. Taking to Instagram story section, Jacks shared a special post, featuring his boarding pass, accompanied with an Indian tricolour emoji along with a back arrow. A consistent presence in MIs campaign, Jacks featured in 11 of their first 12 matches, contributing 195 runs across nine innings and chipping in with five wickets through his off-spin. His impact has been notable, having earned Player-of-the-Match honours in crucial home wins against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants, underlining his value as a dependable all-rounder in the side. Though Jacks has returned to India ahead of MI's last two group-stage games but his availability for the final stages of the season is in doubt due to international duty as he has been named in England's limited-overs set-up for the West Indies series, clashing with the rearranged knockout stage. The 25-year-old all-rounders return puts an end to speculation around his participation after foreign players were flown home due to rising military tensions between India and Pakistan earlier this month. The IPL was temporarily suspended following an air strike alert that led to the abandonment of the May 8 fixture between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala. Since then, uncertainty has gripped the availability of overseas stars. With the World Test Championship final beginning on June 11, several key players from Australia and South Africaincluding Mitchell Starc and Jake Fraser-McGurkhave opted out of the remaining matches. The IPL was temporarily suspended following an air strike alert that led to the abandonment of the May 8 fixture between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala. Since then, uncertainty has gripped the availability of overseas stars. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

Shrivalli, the star of Indias memorable BJK Cup journey

The 23-year-old, known for her dynamism and versatile strokeplay, displayed composure and maturity to help the country seal a World Group playoff berth

Tait's Experience And Good Insights Will Benefit Bangladesh: Taskin

Bangla National Cricket Stadium: Bangladesh pace spearhead Taskin Ahmed praised newly appointed fast bowling coach Shaun Tait, expressing confidence that the Australian's experience in modern T20 cricket will be a valuable asset to the team. BCB has appointed Shaun Tait as Bangladesh's fast-bowling coach. He will join the team setup later this month, having agreed terms with the BCB on a contract that runs until November 2027. Tait renowned for his express pace in his playing days, represented Australia in 59 international games across formats. He picked up 95 wickets in a career that spanned over a decade. He was a part of Australia's triumphant squad in the Cricket World Cup 2007. Hopefully, many good things are ahead. He was a very good fast bowler and played a lot for Australia. The best part is, we have a lot of T20 cricket this year and he played T20s in the modern era and has experience in major T20 events, Taskin told reporters at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. He must have some good insights into the game. Hopefully, his experience will help us. Actually, when you're in the national set-up, a coach can help with game awareness and some technical aspects, but bowlers mostly have to coach themselves. However, when you have a big personality like Tait around, things become easier and hopefuly his inclusion will benefit us, he explained. Taskin, who is currently recovering from an Achilles injury and going through a rehabilitation program, returned from London following a meeting with specialists for his injury and has commenced bowling in the nets as he aims to make comeback during Bangladesh's multi-format series in Sri Lanka that commences on June 17 with two Tests in Galle and Colombo ahead of six white-ball fixtures during July It's just part of the rehabilitation process,-that's what's going on right now. Our cricket board's physio and trainer, along with a specialist from the UK, have come together to set up a rehab plan said Taskin. Taskin, who is currently recovering from an Achilles injury and going through a rehabilitation program, returned from London following a meeting with specialists for his injury and has commenced bowling in the nets as he aims to make comeback during Bangladesh's multi-format series in Sri Lanka that commences on June 17 with two Tests in Galle and Colombo ahead of six white-ball fixtures during July Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

Starc decides against rejoining DC for remainder of IPL 2025

DC are also waiting for an update on Faf du Plessis, while Tristan Stubbs will be back for the rest of the league games

Ashwin backs Bumrah and Jadeja for India's Test captaincy role

Everyone is saying that Gill is the captain, but there is a loud option in Bumrah, and why do we forget about Jadeja, the offspinner said

Flying to the games: Los Angeles 2028 Olympics to debut electric air taxis for VIPs, fans

Archer Aviations piloted eVTOL aircraft, Midnight, will carry up to four passengers between key Olympic venues via a network of vertiports, including SoFi Stadium, LA Memorial Coliseum, and LAX.

Paolini becomes first Italian in 11 years to reach Rome final

The American looked comfortable and poised to take the opening set before Paolini clawed her way back as she saved set points to level it at 5-5, pumping her fist with a triumphant scream that got the crowd roaring again

CWI asks ICC for 'fair and transparent' pathway to LA28 Olympics

The Caribbean region hopes to have at least one of its sovereign states in play

Ben Stokes declares he's ready for England return after hamstring surgery

England captain says rehab slow but worth it, after rush back to action caused relapse last year

Cricket West Indies Insists On Pathways For Its Nations' Inclusion In Olympics

Cricket West Indies: Cricket West Indies (CWI) has formally written to the International Cricket Council (ICC) insisting that the unique configuration of West Indies cricket be fairly accommodated in ongoing discussions with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) regarding qualification for cricket at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. While the IOC allows individual nations to participate in the Olympic Games, the West Indies is a collection of different geographical nations. With cricket set to make its debut in the T20 format in Los Angeles 2028, there are concerns in Cricket West Indies about how its team would be handled. In its correspondence, CWI outlined two inclusive and practical qualification pathways that would enable sovereign Caribbean nations, many of which have deep Olympic legacies, to participate in Olympic cricket in accordance with the values and requirements of the Olympic Charter. Dr. Kishore Shallow, President of Cricket West Indies, made a compelling call for fairness and inclusion: The Caribbean has always punched above its weight at the Olympics, inspiring the world with our athletic brilliance. Crickets return to the Games in 2028 must not exclude our young cricketers from the same dream that has inspired our athletes. The Olympic Charter emphasises fairness, transparency, and universality. We are simply asking that these principles be upheldnot just in spirit, but in structure. West Indies cricket must have a pathway, and fully deserves an opportunity to compete, he wrote. Cricket West Indies proposal comes in light of the current Olympic rules that would exclude the West Indies Men's and Women's teams from Olympic participation. Given this situation, CWI is advocating for either: 1. If rankings are used and West Indies men and women teams technically qualify, an internal qualifying tournament among its Olympic-affiliated member countries will determine which country represents the West Indies; or 2. A global qualifying pathway that includes associate ICC members in the 5 ICC Development Regions, plus member countries of the West Indies. CWIs submission to the ICC cites the Olympic Charters Bye-law to Rule 40, which mandates that qualification criteria must be fair and transparent and designed in line with the core principles of the Olympic Movement. These include universal representation, equal access, and the participation of the best athletes from all regions. 2. A global qualifying pathway that includes associate ICC members in the 5 ICC Development Regions, plus member countries of the West Indies. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

Shastri: Kohli retired from Tests without regret

Shastri revealed that he spoke to Kohli ahead of the announcement

Patidar resumes batting as he recovers from finger injury

Patidar batted for over 30 minutes in the nets but didn't field or take catches

James Anderson ready to lift rock-bottom Lancashire in comeback

Former England seamer named in 14-man squad for visit of Derbyshire to Old Trafford

The Mind Had Told The Body, Its Time To Go: Shastri Reveals Conversation With Kohli Ahead Of Retirement

The ICC Review: It was a Monday that shook Indian cricket fans to the core. Just weeks before Indias much-anticipated five-Test tour of England, Virat Kohli, one of the modern greats of the game, announced his retirement from Test cricket. But for former India head coach Ravi Shastri, there were signsquiet, personal, and deeply telling. In a conversation on The ICC Review, Shastri opened up about his private chat with Kohli just days before the official announcement. I did speak to him about it, I think a week before that, Shastri said. His mind was very clear. He told me, Ive given everything. According to Shastri, Kohli had no second thoughts, no regretsonly a calm resolve that the time had come. There were one or two questions I asked, but what stood out was the clarity in his voice, said Shastri. The mind had told the body that its time to go. Kohlis Test retirement closes a glorious chapter of Indian cricket. He walks away with 9,230 Test runs, 30 centuries, and as Indias most successful captain in the format, 40 wins in 68 matches, far ahead of MS Dhonis 27. But beyond the stats lies the intensity that defined his game: the roaring celebrations, the relentless aggression, the heart-on-sleeve passion that made him a fan magnet and a fierce competitor. Shastri, who coached India from 2017 to 2021 and oversaw the golden era of Indian Test cricket alongside Kohli, shed light on the toll such intensity takes. If he decided to do something, he gave it 100%, said Shastri. But when youre that involvedits as if he had to take every wicket, catch every ball, make every decisionit eventually leads to burnout. While the decision was shocking to most, the reasons were not hard to understand. The spotlight on Kohli has always been blinding. Whether it was his animated celebrations in Australia or his animated confrontations in England, Kohli polarised audiencesand united fans. Shastri acknowledged that the pressure of being the face of Indian cricket for more than a decade had finally caught up. Hes got a bigger following than any cricketer in the last decade, said Shastri. He brought people to stadiums. Whether it was Australia or South Africa, his presence alone elevated the game. There was a love-hate relationshippeople admired him, feared him, and even got annoyed with him. But they could never ignore him. Still, for all the accolades, Shastri admitted the announcement caught him off guard. I thought he had two or three years left in him, he said. But then again, you can be the fittest cricketer physically, but when the mind is overcooked, its over. Kohlis career under Shastris coaching saw several historic milestones: a maiden Test series win in Australia in 2018-19, back-to-back series victories in the West Indies, and a long-awaited triumph in Sri Lanka. India became a formidable force overseas, challenging England and South Africa on their own turf with pace and disciplinetraits that Kohli fiercely demanded from his team. His influence went beyond the runs, said Shastri. He set new benchmarks. He transformed fitness culture, made fast bowling cool in India again, and instilled self-belief in the team. Kohlis career under Shastris coaching saw several historic milestones: a maiden Test series win in Australia in 2018-19, back-to-back series victories in the West Indies, and a long-awaited triumph in Sri Lanka. India became a formidable force overseas, challenging England and South Africa on their own turf with pace and disciplinetraits that Kohli fiercely demanded from his team. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

IPL 2925: Mayank Yadav Ruled Out; Kusal Mendis Named Replacement For Jos Buttler

New Zealander Lockie Ferguson: As the business end of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 approaches, franchises are being forced into last-minute changes due to the unavailability of overseas players because of various reasons and injury setbacks. Express pacer Mayank Yadav has been ruled out of the remainder of the season owing to a back injury, forcing Lucknow Super Giants to bring in a replacement. The 22-year-old, who dazzled in IPL 2024 with his raw pace and breakthrough performances, has struggled with fitness ever since. After making a much-awaited return this season, Yadav featured in only two games before his body gave way once again. Yadav sustained a back injury and is ruled out for the remainder of the season, read a statement from the IPL. LSG, currently fighting for survival in the league stage, have named New Zealand fast bowler Will ORourke as Mayanks replacement. The 22-year-old Kiwi, known for his bounce and discipline, has been signed at a reserve price of 3 crore. Meanwhile, Punjab Kings, still in contention for a playoff spot, have brought in Kyle Jamieson to replace fellow New Zealander Lockie Ferguson, who has also been sidelined due to injury. Jamieson, a versatile seam-bowling all-rounder, joins the Shreyas Iyer-led squad for Rs 2 crore. In another notable update that impacts the top of the table, Jos Buttler will be unavailable for the Gujarat Titans during the playoffs. Buttler has been called up by England for their upcoming ODI series against the West Indies, which begins on May 29 the same day the IPL playoffs kick off. To fill the void, GT have signed Sri Lankas Kusal Mendis, who will make his IPL debut. In another notable update that impacts the top of the table, Jos Buttler will be unavailable for the Gujarat Titans during the playoffs. Buttler has been called up by England for their upcoming ODI series against the West Indies, which begins on May 29 the same day the IPL playoffs kick off. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

Mayank Yadav ruled out of IPL 2025 with another back injury

O'Rourke replaces him at LSG while Jamieson replaces the injured Ferguson at PBKS

Bairstow set to replace Jacks at Mumbai Indians

Jacks has returned to India ahead of MI's last two group-stage games but will be unavailable for the final stages of the season due to international duty

Sumit Nagal loses to seventh seed Gaston

Shafali named in T20I squad for England tour but misses out of ODIs

Rana back in the T20I side; maiden T20I call-ups for Kranti Goud, Sayali Satghare, N Shree Charani and Shuchi Upadhyay