Mitchell Hay lauds young New Zealand players after ODI series win against Pakistan

IANS | April 2, 2025 5:57 PM

Hamilton, April 2 (IANS) Extending their dominance in white-ball cricket, New Zealand’s young squad sealed an emphatic 84-run victory over Pakistan in Hamilton on Wednesday, securing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. With several first-team regulars absent due to franchise commitments, the Black Caps fielded a relatively inexperienced side. However, according to Mitchell Hay, experience was never an issue for this promising squad.

IPL 2025: 'I was captain, now I’m not but mindset remains same,' says Rohit on his role in MI

IANS | April 2, 2025 3:48 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Rohit Sharma, one of the most successful players in the history of the IPL, opened up on how his role has evolved over the years within the Mumbai Indians setup, from adapting to new roles to leading the team to glory. He said a lot has changed since he started, but his passion and desire to win games and trophies for the franchise have never changed.

IPL 2025: Boys actually played their roles well, says skipper Iyer as PBKS dismantle LSG

IANS | April 1, 2025 11:48 PM

Lucknow, April 1 (IANS) Shreyas Iyer’s Punjab Kings delivered a statement performance, bulldozing Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by eight wickets at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Tuesday. Leading from the front, the Punjab skipper emphasized the importance of mindset over team combinations after his side outclassed LSG in all facets of the game.

IPL 2025: We were 20-30 runs short, says Pant after LSG's 8-wicket defeat to PBKS

IANS | April 1, 2025 11:36 PM

Lucknow, April 1 (IANS) Skipper Rishabh Pant admitted that his team was "20 to 30 runs short" as Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) succumbed to a crushing eight-wicket defeat at the hands of Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Tuesday. LSG struggled to keep up with a rampant Punjab outfit that dictated terms in both bowling and batting.

IPL 2025: Clinical all-round display helps Punjab Kings thrash Lucknow Super Giants

IANS | April 1, 2025 11:12 PM

Lucknow, April 1 (IANS) Punjab Kings put up a masterclass in both bowling and batting as they steamrolled Lucknow Super Giants by eight wickets with 22 balls to spare in Match 13 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Tuesday. It was a ruthless display from the visitors, who outclassed LSG in all departments to claim their second consecutive win in the tournament.