IPL 2025: Being able to change wet ball is a big plus, says SRH pacer Mohammed Shami

IANS | May 5, 2025 4:54 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) India and Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Mohammed Shami has hailed the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) decision to reverse the saliva ban and allow replacement of the wet ball in the second innings to counter dew in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The veteran pacer feels that it is a big boost for making the game balance for both batters and bowlers.

IPL 2025: Was hitting the ball well in practice, knew something big was coming, says Russell

IANS | May 5, 2025 3:16 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) veteran all-rounder Andre Russell said he knew a big score from him was around the corner, citing that he was hitting the ball well in practice sessions.

ICC annual rankings: India maintain pole position in white-ball formats, Australia retain top spot in Tests

IANS | May 5, 2025 2:32 PM

Dubai, May 5 (IANS) India maintained number one position in the ICC Men’s ODI and T20I rankings while Australia managed to retain their top place in the Test Team Rankings after the annual updates released by the premier cricket board on Monday.

IPL 2025: 'Pant should call Dhoni, it will lighten him up', Sehwag's advice for struggling LSG captain

IANS | May 5, 2025 12:59 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Former India opener Virender Sehwag believes Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant should approach his role model MS Dhoni to come out of the lean patch in the IPL 2025.

‘Jo jitna khelega, wo utna khilega’: PM Modi lauds history maker Vaibhav Suryavanshi

IANS | May 4, 2025 9:38 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while virtually inaugurating the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) on Sunday, cited the inspiring story of Bihar teenager Vaibhav Suryavanshi to motivate young athletes across the country.

Women’s ODI tri-series: Bowling is something we need to work on, says Harmanpreet

IANS | May 4, 2025 6:38 PM

Colombo, May 4 (IANS) After India suffered their first loss in the women’s ODI tri-series through a three-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka, skipper Harmanpreet Kaur said the bowling department is an area where a lot of work has to be put in.

Mhatre's 'composure & temperament' are something I'm most impressed with: Fleming

IANS | May 4, 2025 1:03 PM

Bengaluru, May 4 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming has revealed what impressed him the most about Ayush Mhatre after the 17-year-old turned out to be the biggest positive in the franchise's one of the toughest IPL campaigns.

Kagiso Rabada suspended after testing positive for recreational drug (Ld)

IANS | May 4, 2025 12:06 AM

Johannesburg, May 4 (IANS) South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has admitted to testing positive for a recreational drug and is currently serving a provisional suspension. This was the reason behind his sudden exit from the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL), where he was playing for the Gujarat Titans. On April 3, the franchise said Rabada had gone back home to deal with a "personal matter" but did not share any further details.

IPL 2025: Dayal the Dhoni-slayer again as RCB edge out CSK in another Chinnaswamy thriller

IANS | May 3, 2025 11:55 PM

Bengaluru, May 3 (IANS) Yash Dayal did it again. A year after silencing the Chinnaswamy crowd by denying MS Dhoni a fairytale finish, the left-arm seamer turned executioner once more — this time holding his nerve in a cauldron of noise to bowl Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to a two-run win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a last-over thriller in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Saturday.

IPL 2025: Our destiny is in our hands, says KKR all-rounder Powell ahead of RR clash

IANS | May 3, 2025 10:35 PM

Kolkata, May 3 (IANS) Placed seventh in the points table with nine points from 10 games, defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders are in a tight spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, needing to do a lot in their remaining matches to qualify for the playoffs. Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Rovman Powell expressed confidence in his team's ability to bounce back as they prepare to face Rajasthan Royals at Eden Gardens on Sunday.

Cricket

IPL 2025: Being able to change wet ball is a big plus, says SRH pacer Mohammed Shami

IPL 2025: Was hitting the ball well in practice, knew something big was coming, says Russell

ICC annual rankings: India maintain pole position in white-ball formats, Australia retain top spot in Tests

IPL 2025: 'Pant should call Dhoni, it will lighten him up', Sehwag's advice for struggling LSG captain

‘Jo jitna khelega, wo utna khilega’: PM Modi lauds history maker Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Women’s ODI tri-series: Bowling is something we need to work on, says Harmanpreet

Mhatre's 'composure & temperament' are something I'm most impressed with: Fleming

Kagiso Rabada suspended after testing positive for recreational drug (Ld)

IPL 2025: Dayal the Dhoni-slayer again as RCB edge out CSK in another Chinnaswamy thriller

IPL 2025: Our destiny is in our hands, says KKR all-rounder Powell ahead of RR clash

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