T20 Mumbai League: SKY for Mumbai North East, Shreyas to SoBo Mumbai Falcons as icon players finalised

IANS | May 2, 2025 8:40 PM

Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) The T20 Mumbai League 2025 finalised icon players for all its teams for the much-awaited third season with India's T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav going to Triumph Knights Mumbai North East, while fellow India player Shreyas Iyer joined SoBo Mumbai Falcons. Known for their accomplishments on both international and domestic stages, these icon players bring exceptional skills and star power that will elevate the profile and competitiveness of their respective teams.

IPL 2025: It’s a mental shift you need to make in T20 cricket, says RCB's Padikkal

IANS | May 2, 2025 8:17 PM

Bengaluru, May 2 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Devdutt Padikkal reflected on his transformed approach to T20 batting ahead of their crunch clash against Chennai Super Kings, saying “It’s a mental shift” that has helped him unlock a new level of consistency and explosiveness in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

IPL 2025: RCB eye playoffs berth as Kohli-Dhoni saga takes centerstage

IANS | May 2, 2025 7:35 PM

Bengaluru, May 2 (IANS) The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is no stranger to high-voltage encounters. But when Royal Challengers Bengaluru host Chennai Super Kings in Match 52 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 this Saturday, the contest could transcend the boundaries of qualification battles and team standings.

IPL 2025: SRH opt to bowl first in must-win game, GT look to reclaim top-2 spot

IANS | May 2, 2025 7:25 PM

Ahmedabad, May 2 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and elected to bowl first against Gujarat Titans in Match 51 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Friday. In the five matches that have been played at this venue, including Friday night's encounter, no team has elected to bat first at the Narendra Modi Stadium this season.

Women’s ODI tri-series: Madara, Samarawickrama lead SL to five-wicket win over SA

IANS | May 2, 2025 6:51 PM

Colombo, May 2 (IANS) Seamer Malki Madara picked a superb 4-50 in just her second 50-over game, before Harshitha Samarawickrama top-scored with 77 to help Sri Lanka register a five-wicket win over South Africa to grab their first win of the women’s ODI tri-series at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium here on Friday.

Cook, Cox included in England squad for one-off Test against Zimbabwe

IANS | May 2, 2025 5:34 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Uncapped duo Sam Cook and Jordan Cox have been included in England's 13-man squad for the one-off Test against Zimbabwe, starting on May 22 at Trent Bridge. Skipper Ben Stokes is fit to lead England after undergoing left hamstring surgery last year.

Former India cricketer Sreesanth suspended by KCA for three years

IANS | May 2, 2025 3:10 PM

Kochi, May 2 (IANS) Former India speedster S.Sreesanth has been suspended by the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) for three years. The decision to ban him was taken at its most recent annual general body meeting and was shared by the KCA in a statement issued on Friday.