Cricket
Kolkata, Mar 21 (UNI) The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to commence on Saturday with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a high-voltage clash at Eden Gardens. KKR, a three-time IPL champion, will be led by Ajinkya Rahane this season as they look…
Cape Town, Mar 20 (UNI) Cricket South Africa (CSA) have unveiled their schedule for the men and women’s senior teams in the upcoming 2025/26 home season. With the ICC Men and Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 approaching, both the teams will be contesting in the shortest format. Both the Proteas sides had finished runners-up at…
London, Mar 20 (UNI) Shakib Al Hasan has been cleared to bowl again in all England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) competitions and The Hundred having previously served a suspension because of his action. The Bangladesh all-rounder played one game for Surrey in the County Championship in September 2024, and was reported by the umpires….
Jaipur, Mar 20 (UNI) Rajasthan Royals have announced that Riyan Parag will lead the team for the first three matches of IPL 2025. The young all-rounder will take charge in the opening fixture against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 23, followed by home encounters against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders on March 26 and five-time champions…
Islamabad, Mar 20 (UNI) Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) spokesperson Aamir Mir and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Javed Murtaza has dismissed reports of financial losses from hosting the ICC Champions Trophy, stating that the tournament contributed significantly to the board’s revenue. Speaking at a press conference, the PCB spokespersons rejected claims made in Indian media, asserting…
London, Mar 20 (UNI) Australia all-rounder Grace Harris has signed for Surrey as this year’s overseas player. The 31-year-old, who plays for London Spirit in The Hundred, will be available from the fixture against Hampshire Hawks at the Kia Oval on June 5 – the county’s first home Vitality Blast fixture of the season. Harris…
Auckland, Mar 20 (UNI) Australia skipper Tahlia McGrath, who has stepped into the leadership role in the absence of regular captain Alyssa Healy, is relishing the opportunity to guide the team alongside vice-captain Ash Gardner. “I’m really excited for the opportunity to lead the side again,” McGrath told reporters ahead of the first T20I here…
Mumbai, Mar 19 (UNI) From the maidaans to the streets, the DNA of every cricket game is to Play Like Mumbai. That entertaining brand of cricket, the fight, the grit, the refusal to throw in the towel, is something we’ve seen in abundance over the last seventeen seasons of the IPL, and was on full…
Lucknow, Mar 19 (UNI) Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are gearing up for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, looking for success under newly appointed captain Rishabh Pant and head coach Justin Langer after assembling a formidable squad featuring a mix of experienced Indian and overseas players.. With less than a week before IPL 2025…
Guwahati, Mar 18 (UNI) Batting star Shafali Verma added another feather to her cap by securing a hat-trick in the Women’s U23 One-Day Trophy on Tuesday, further cementing her status as one of India’s most promising cricketers. The feat comes on the heels of her stellar performance in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025, where…
