Discipline, patience, and support for each other are crucial for Indian team, says Pujara

IANS | June 9, 2025 1:17 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) With India all set to take the field for a crucial five-match Test series against England, veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara has highlighted the importance of discipline, patience, and support within the touring team and added that every player has to contribute for the team while respecting the challenges they will face.

Team India kick off intense training ahead of first Test in England

IANS | June 8, 2025 10:38 AM

London, June 8 (IANS) Fresh off their arrival in the UK, the Shubman Gill-led Indian Test squad wasted no time and dived straight into intense training sessions, kickstarting their preparations for the five-Test showdown that marks the beginning of the 2025–27 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.

VPTL 2025: Md. Faiz’s knock guides Pagariya Strikers to second win

IANS | June 8, 2025 12:56 AM

Nagpur, June 8 (IANS) Pagariya Strikers beat Bharat Rangers by five wickets to register their second win in match five of the Vidarbha Pro T20 League at the VCA Stadium, Jamtha, Nagpur, on Saturday. Md. Faiz played a vice-captain's knock and remained unbeaten at 82 in 51 balls to secure the win. Captain Yash Kadam played a crucial part in closing out the game, blitzing 35 runs in just 13 balls.

As kids, we understood Lord’s history and how well Australia embraces it, says Hayden

IANS | June 7, 2025 9:29 PM

New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden believes the Pat Cummins-led side will benefit from embracing and understanding the history of the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground, something which he feels will keep them in good stead against South Africa in the ICC World Test Championship 2025 final, starting on June 11.

T20 Mumbai League: Mulani-led Aakash Tigers secure first win in 5-over thriller

IANS | June 7, 2025 9:11 PM

Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) Shams Mulani-led Aakash Tigers MWS rode a power-packed batting performance to pip Prithvi Shaw’s North Mumbai Panthers by 22 runs in a rain-hit match in Season 3 of T20 Mumbai League 2025 at the Wankhede Stadium here on Saturday. With heavy rain forcing a delayed start, the match was reduced to five overs a side.