It's not going to be easier for us despite absence of Rohit, Kohli and Ashwin: Ben Stokes

IANS | June 19, 2025 6:29 PM

Leeds, June 19 (IANS) Ahead of the first Test of the five-match series, England captain Ben Stokes said that despite being without their three experienced players - Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and R. Ashwin - it is not going to be easy for the hosts to dominate the Shubman Gill-led team because of the gigantic talent pool of the Indian cricket.

Brisbane Heat retain Jemimah Rodrigues in WBBL international players draft

IANS | June 19, 2025 4:38 PM

Melbourne, June 19 (IANS) Indian batter Jemimah Rodrigues will return to the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) for the second season after she was claimed by Brisbane Heat in the first round of the WBBL international players draft on Thursday.

'Take your time': Shastri's words of wisdom to Gill ahead of Test captaincy debut

IANS | June 19, 2025 2:20 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) As India prepares to begin a new era in Test cricket under the leadership of Shubman Gill, former head coach Ravi Shastri has shared a few thoughtful words of advice for the young skipper.

'Ek maha-yudh': Dhawan, Chahal dressed as kings, leaving netizens to guess their next move

IANS | June 19, 2025 12:49 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Former India batter Shikhar Dhawan and leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, known for their entertaining social media presence and off-field friendship, left their followers eagerly anticipating their next move as the former shared an Instagram story in which he and Chahal are dressed up in king-like costumes, sending netizens into overdrive.

In my career so far, I've never walked into a team where there is no Kohli or Rohit: KL Rahul

IANS | June 19, 2025 12:14 PM

Leeds, June 19 (IANS) With Team India set to take on England in the much-anticipated five-match Test series away from home starting on Friday, India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul feels that not having the two legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the dressing room will be a miss but added that it’s an opportunity for the youngsters to take the baton forward.

Sri Lanka fight back late after Rahim, Litton's show on rainy day

IANS | June 18, 2025 11:57 PM

Galle, June 18 (IANS) What began as a continuation of Bangladesh's batting dominance on Day 2 at Galle turned sharply in the final session, as Sri Lanka clawed their way back into the contest with a flurry of wickets following a rain delay. At stumps, Bangladesh were 484 for the loss of 9 wickets — a significant total, but one that could have been even more imposing given their earlier position of strength.

‘A blessing and a memory’: U-19 skipper Ayush Mhatre gets bat from Rohit Sharma ahead of England tour

IANS | June 18, 2025 11:45 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Ahead of India U-19’s tour to England, senior India batter Rohit Sharma gifted a signed bat to young Mumbai sensation Ayush Mhatre, who will be leading the U-19s on this important tour.

MP Premier League: Bundelkhand Bulls stun Indore Pink Panthers in record 245-run chase

IANS | June 18, 2025 10:08 PM

Gwalior, June 18 (IANS) In one of the most thrilling contests of the Madhya Pradesh Premier League 2025, Bundelkhand Bulls pulled off the highest run chase in the tournament's history, defeating Indore Pink Panthers by seven wickets in Match 12 at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Stadium here on Wednesday.

Test series against India is a chance to show different skills, says pacer Brydon Carse

IANS | June 18, 2025 8:23 PM

Leeds, June 18 (IANS) England quick Brydon Carse is relishing the opportunity to play against India for a home Test debut at the Headingley Cricket Ground in the first of the five-Test series that kicks off the English Test summer. Carse made his debut in the longest format in the tour of Pakistan and continued with the side for their tour of New Zealand. Across five matches, he racked up 27 scalps with a career best of 6-42 against the Kiwis at Christchurch in November.

WCL 2025: Gayle, Pollard & Bravo lead star-studded comeback for West Indies Champions

IANS | June 18, 2025 7:33 PM

Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) Three of West Indies’ greatest ever white-ball cricketers — Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, and Dwayne Bravo — are back in maroon, reunited under the banner of West Indies Champions for the World Championship of Legends which will be held in the United Kingdom from July 18 to August 2.

Cricket

It's not going to be easier for us despite absence of Rohit, Kohli and Ashwin: Ben Stokes

Brisbane Heat retain Jemimah Rodrigues in WBBL international players draft

'Take your time': Shastri's words of wisdom to Gill ahead of Test captaincy debut

'Ek maha-yudh': Dhawan, Chahal dressed as kings, leaving netizens to guess their next move

In my career so far, I've never walked into a team where there is no Kohli or Rohit: KL Rahul

Sri Lanka fight back late after Rahim, Litton's show on rainy day

‘A blessing and a memory’: U-19 skipper Ayush Mhatre gets bat from Rohit Sharma ahead of England tour

MP Premier League: Bundelkhand Bulls stun Indore Pink Panthers in record 245-run chase

Test series against India is a chance to show different skills, says pacer Brydon Carse

WCL 2025: Gayle, Pollard & Bravo lead star-studded comeback for West Indies Champions

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