'Virat always credits Rajkumar for his game; why did Rohit omit Dinesh Lad in his Test retirement speech?'

IANS | May 19, 2025 4:28 PM

Mumbai, May 19 (IANS): Rohit Sharma’s retirement speech, marking the end of a glorious international career, has unexpectedly stirred controversy among Mumbai’s cricketing circles. The legendary opener failed to mention his childhood coach, Dinesh Lad, a name many consider instrumental in shaping his cricketing journey, leaving several former and current Mumbai cricketers disappointed.

IPL 2025: KKR knocked out as rain washes off RCB clash

IANS | May 17, 2025 10:43 PM

Bengaluru, May 17 (IANS) 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.

IPL 2025: KKR on verge of elimination if rain persists in Bengaluru

IANS | May 17, 2025 9:49 PM

Bengaluru, May 17 (IANS) 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.

IPL 2025: Gill has been fantastic as GT captain, can feel his presence in dressing room, says Patel

IANS | May 17, 2025 7:58 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Gujarat Titans’ (GT) assistant coach Parthiv Patel said Shubman Gill has been fantastic as the side’s captain in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, adding that one can feel his presence as a leader in the team’s dressing room. Gill, 25, has been the front-runner to succeed the recently retired Rohit Sharma as India’s next Test captain ahead of their five-match tour of England, starting on June 20.