IPL 2025: Tim David, Romario Shepherd join RCB squad in Bengaluru

IANS | May 15, 2025 4:36 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) As Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) eye a direct route to the playoffs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, reinforcements have arrived at just the right time. In a massive boost to their already thriving campaign, key overseas finishers Tim David and Romario Shepherd have rejoined the squad in Bengaluru ahead of their marquee home clash against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) this Saturday.

Southee joins England men’s teams as specialist skills consultant on short-term basis

IANS | May 15, 2025 3:23 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) England have added former New Zealand fast-bowler Tim Southee to their men’s team coaching staff as a specialist skills consultant on a short-term basis across all formats.

IPL 2025: KKR Mentor Dwayne Bravo, along with Russell, Narine, return to India for remaining matches

IANS | May 14, 2025 11:33 PM

Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Dwayne Bravo along some other West Indies players including Romerio Shepherd is back in India ahead of the restart of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which will resume with a match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on May 17.

IPL 2025: Fraser-McGurk was most shaken amongst DC players after Dharamshala game was called off, says Young

IANS | May 14, 2025 5:54 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Around 6 pm Australia time on Wednesday, Jake Fraser-McGurk’s manager told Delhi Capitals (DC) that the young right-handed opener will not be coming back to India for the franchise’s remaining games in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, restarting on May 17.

'He could be India’s next No. 4': Anil Kumble backs Karun Nair for Test comeback

IANS | May 14, 2025 5:38 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) As the Indian men's cricket team braces for a period of hard transition following the retirement of stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from Test cricket, former captain Anil Kumble has thrown his weight behind Karun Nair for a sensational comeback. With the five-match Test series in England starting next month and a massive void left at the No. 4 position — occupied for over three decades by Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar before him — Kumble believes Nair could be the right man to step in.

Kohli the batter may be replaced, but his passion is irreplaceable: Kaif

IANS | May 14, 2025 1:00 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes the side may find a batter who can replace the recently-retired Virat Kohli in the Test team, but replacing that passionate spirit showcased by the talismanic batter of playing the longer format will be hard to produce.

IPL 2025: BCCI stays tight-lipped on foreign players' return; franchises confirm their arrival to India

IANS | May 13, 2025 4:37 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has remained tight-lipped about the participation of foreign players in the remaining matches of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, which is set to resume on May 17, after a week-long suspension because of India-Pakistan conflict.

Smriti Mandhana inches closer to No. 1 Women’s ODI batter

IANS | May 13, 2025 4:09 PM

Dubai, May 13 (IANS) India’s southpaw, Smriti Mandhana, is inching closer to reclaiming the ICC Women’s ODI No.1 batter ranking — a spot she last held in 2019 — after a remarkable performance in the recently concluded tri-series involving South Africa and Sri Lanka.

WTC Final: Temba Bavuma to lead pace-heavy South Africa squad against Australia

IANS | May 13, 2025 3:45 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) South Africa have announced a formidable 15-member squad for their historic first appearance in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final, scheduled to take place at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground from June 11, 2025. Temba Bavuma will lead the Proteas against defending champions Australia in what promises to be a classic contest between two proud Test cricketing nations.

Zimbabwe begin preparations in Leicester ahead of historic England Test

IANS | May 13, 2025 1:55 PM

Leicester, May 13 (IANS) Zimbabwe held their first training session in Leicester on Monday since arriving in England for a landmark Test match against the hosts, scheduled to take place at Trent Bridge in Nottingham from May 22 to 25. The one-off fixture marks Zimbabwe’s return to the longest format on English soil for the first time in over two decades.

Cricket

IPL 2025: Tim David, Romario Shepherd join RCB squad in Bengaluru

Southee joins England men’s teams as specialist skills consultant on short-term basis

IPL 2025: KKR Mentor Dwayne Bravo, along with Russell, Narine, return to India for remaining matches

IPL 2025: Fraser-McGurk was most shaken amongst DC players after Dharamshala game was called off, says Young

'He could be India’s next No. 4': Anil Kumble backs Karun Nair for Test comeback

Kohli the batter may be replaced, but his passion is irreplaceable: Kaif

IPL 2025: BCCI stays tight-lipped on foreign players' return; franchises confirm their arrival to India

Smriti Mandhana inches closer to No. 1 Women’s ODI batter

WTC Final: Temba Bavuma to lead pace-heavy South Africa squad against Australia

Zimbabwe begin preparations in Leicester ahead of historic England Test

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