NZ batter Kane Williamson signs up for Middlesex and London Spirit

IANS | February 17, 2025 5:02 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) New Zealand’s premier batter Kane Williamson has signed up with both Middlesex and London Spirit for the 2025 cricketing summer in England. The long stint will ensure that Williamson, widely regarded as one of the greatest modern-day batters in the game, would call Lord’s as his home ground from May to September.

Raina recalls 'masterstroke' moment of India's 2013 Champions Trophy title-winning campaign

IANS | February 17, 2025 4:28 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Ahead of the start of the ICC Champions Trophy, former India all-rounder Suresh Raina reminisced about the 'masterstroke' moment of the MS Dhoni-led side during their 2013 edition's title-winning campaign in England. India's Champions Trophy 2013 win will be remembered in the annals of history, as the national team went undefeated throughout the tournament.

Champions Trophy: PCB reveals why Indian flag was missing from stadiums

IANS | February 17, 2025 4:10 PM

Karachi, Feb 17 (IANS) A social media controversy was triggered after a video of Karachi’s National Stadium surfaced, showing flags of participating nations playing in the upcoming ICC Champion’s Trophy 2025, which is scheduled to be hosted by Pakistan from February 19.

Legend 90 League: Rajasthan Kings storm into finals with six-wicket win over Delhi Royals

IANS | February 16, 2025 10:52 PM

Raipur, Feb 16 (IANS) Rajasthan Kings stormed into the grand finale of the Legend 90 League with a dominant six-wicket victory over Delhi Royals in Qualifier 2 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. The Kings rode on Phil Mustard’s unbeaten 53 off 34 balls and Rajat Singh’s explosive 56 off 28 to chase down the target in a thrilling encounter.

IPL 2025: KKR and RCB to play tournament opener at Eden Gardens on March 22

IANS | February 16, 2025 6:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL 2025 opening match at their home ground Eden Gardens on March 22. The ten-team tournament will begin almost two-weeks after the Champions Trophy ends on March 9.