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Rohit Sharma quashed reports of his ODI retirement after winning the Champions Trophy in Dubai. (AP)

Post-Champions Trophy win, Rohit Sharma likely to remain captain for England Test seriesSubscriber Only

March 15, 2025 18:02 IST

Rohit Sharma has got the backing of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and its selection panel to lead the team for the 5-match Test series versus England, which starts in Headingley from June 20

Harmanpreet Kaur of Mumbai Indians and Meg Lanning of Delhi Capitals during the pre final press conference in the Women's Premier League 2025 (WPL) at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai. (Photo; Sportzpics for WPL)

WPL Final: Refreshed Delhi Capitals or on-song Mumbai Indians? Lead-up to title clash adds to intrigueSubscriber Only

March 15, 2025 17:29 IST

Delhi Capitals have had a week's break before the final but haven't played in Mumbai yet. Mumbai Indians have the momentum but played three matches in four days.

(LEFT) Sachin Tendulkar gets ready to play a prank on Yuvraj Singh; (RIGHT) Rajasthan Royals cricketers apply gulal on Rahul Dravid. (Screenshots: Sachin Tendulkar X and Rajasthan Royals X)

Watch how cricketers spent Holi: Sachin Tendulkar ambushes Yuvraj Singh; Rahul Dravid gets smeared in gulal

March 14, 2025 22:53 IST

A video from Rajasthan Royals showed the Royals celebrating with pink gulal and some of the players, led by Yashasvi Jaiswal, approaching Dravid to politely apply gulal on the face of the Indian cricket legend.

‘The IPL has brought out a winning mentality in all our players,’ says RCB batting coach and mentor Dinesh Karthik

March 14, 2025 22:07 IST

Karthik would also share his own experience when he was a player at the Delhi Capitals and Glenn McGrath was part of the setup

After the 2021 World Cup, I received threat calls… was returning from the airport, a couple of people followed me: Varun Chakarvarthy

March 14, 2025 21:05 IST

Chakarvarthy picked up nine wickets in the Champions Trophy 2025 including a five-wicket haul against New Zealand

With Cricket Australia pushing for the Sheffield Shield final to be played from March 24 to March 28 at Adelaide Oval, there were talks about drop-in pitches to be re-installed before handing over the stadium to AFL.(Reuters)

Hosting rights: How AFL prevailed over Cricket Australia’s plans to host Sheffield Shield final at Adelaide OvalSubscriber Only

March 14, 2025 20:04 IST

Cricket Australia was pushing for the Shield final to be played at Adelaide Oval from March 24-28 but AFL did not give in to the requests.

‘I’ve bowled millions of balls during my career and there was no doubt whatsoever’: Australian spinner Matthew Kuhnemann on suspected bowling actionSubscriber Only

March 14, 2025 18:50 IST

The 28-year-old spinner’s action was reported after Australia’s tour to Sri Lanka before undergoing assessment tests for the suspected action and being cleared.

Indian players don’t go to play in other leagues…all the boards should stop sending their players to the IPL: Inzamam-ul-Haq

March 14, 2025 18:17 IST

Though the likes of Dinesh Karthik, Yuvraj Singh, and Irfan Pathan did play in other franchise leagues based in Canada, South Africa, and Sri Lanka they did it after their retirement for India

David Warner has appealed the English fans to not boo London Spirit but him if they want to. (Reuters)

‘If they want to boo me, boo me, but…’: Aussie star David Warner’s appeal to fans ahead of the HundredSubscriber Only

March 14, 2025 18:09 IST

David Warner was picked up by London Spirit in the Hundred draft this week and will be playing in the tournament for the first time.

‘Mohammed Shami is a world class player for a reason’: Australian young talent Connolly on Indian pacerSubscriber Only

March 14, 2025 17:46 IST

21-year-old Cooper Connolly could not score a run against Mohammad Shami during his nine-ball duck in the Champions Trophy semi-final earlier this month

Nathan McSweeney Jasprit Bumrah India vs Australia

‘He’s an incredible bowler’: Nathan McSweeney opens up about facing Jasprit Bumrah’s ‘chaos’ in BGT

March 14, 2025 16:15 IST

The Australian had a tough time against Bumrah in the series scoring just 72 runs in 3 matches and getting sent back by the bowlers 4 times out of 5.

Stuart Broad has warned England against appointing Ben Stokes as the ODI captain. (Reuters)

Stuart Broad says England should not make Ben Stokes ODI captain – ‘Would be lost for words’

March 14, 2025 16:16 IST

While Ben Stokes had previously hinted at returning for the Champions Trophy, a hamstring tear during last year's New Zealand tour doused the plans

Mumbai Indians face Delhi Capitals in the Women's Premier League 2025 final match at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday. (Sportzpics)

Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians WPL 2025 Final: DC vs MI Match Predicted Playing XI, Other Details

March 17, 2025 11:37 IST

Harmanpreet Kaur-led Mumbai Indians will face archrivals Delhi Capitals in the final of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday. While the Meg Lanning outfit will play their third final in as many seasons, the Mumbai franchise will eye on their second title after the WPL 2023 triumph.

‘He’s unique in the way he bats and scores runs’: Denesh Ramdin heaps praise on Rishabh Pant

March 14, 2025 14:54 IST

Pant, who was in the India side which won the Champions Trophy recently but did not get a match, will next be seen in action leading the Lucknow Super Giants in the upcoming Indian Premier League season.

‘We have had one of the best IPL cycles in the last three seasons’: Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson

March 14, 2025 12:30 IST

In the IPL auction last year, Rajasthan managed to secure Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga while also adding the likes of Akash Madhwal and Kumar Kartikeya Singh into their ranks.

West Indies will face Sri Lanka in the second semi-final of International Masters League on Friday.

Sri Lanka Masters vs West Indies Masters: Where to Watch SL vs WI International Masters League Today Match?

March 17, 2025 11:36 IST

Kumar Sangakkara-led Sri Lanka Masters will take on Brian Lara's West Indies Masters in the second semi-final of the International Masters League 2025 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Friday. The winner of this match will face the mighty India Masters in the final.

Sanju Samson rahul Dravid Rajasthan Royals

‘Can you play for my team?’: Sanju Samson opens up about his start in Rajasthan Royals under captain Rahul Dravid

March 14, 2025 12:03 IST

The Royals, led by Sanju will open their IPL 2025 campaign in an away fixture against last year's runners up Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 23.

England's pacer Mark Wood has been ruled out of all form of cricket after undergoing knee surgery. (Photo: Reuters)

Mark Wood undergoes knee surgery, set to miss entirety of India Test series

March 14, 2025 11:18 IST

England fast bowler Mark Wood has been ruled out for four months after undergoing surgery on his left knee, set to miss the entirety of India Test series.

IPL 2025: Axar Patel named Delhi Capitals captain

March 14, 2025 10:17 IST

Axar Patel has been with the Delhi Capitals since 2019 and was retained for Rs 16.50 crore.

Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel and Hardik Pandya

Ricky Ponting credits Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya for India’s Champions Trophy triumph

March 14, 2025 09:50 IST

Ricky Ponting said, India's all-rounders right through the tournament were outstanding and it made them the most balanced side in the tournament.

Mickey Arthur: ‘I felt desperately sorry for Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie’

March 14, 2025 09:08 IST

Former Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur said the Pakistan cricket is a jungle and it is agenda driven.

Mumbai Indians celebrate their win over Gujarat Giants in the eliminator of the Women's Premier League 2025 (WPL) at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai. (Photo: Sportzpics for WPL)

WPL Eliminator: Mumbai Indians’ batting firepower takes them to the final; sloppy Gujarat Giants pay the price for mistakesSubscriber Only

March 14, 2025 08:10 IST

Nat Sciver-Brunt and Hayley Matthews score 77 each to power Mumbai Indians to their second WPL final with a 47-run win over Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator.

India's KL Rahul plays a shot during the ICC Champions Trophy final cricket match between India and New Zealand at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, March 9, 2025. (AP Photo)