IPL 2025: Venkatesh Iyer ready for KKR captaincy, calls it 'just a tag'

IANS | February 25, 2025 4:37 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) India all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer is willing to accept the leadership role at defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (IPL) for the IPL 2025 season. Venkatesh, who joined the franchise for Rs 23.75 crore at last year's mega auction, feels that captaincy is "just a tag" as any player can contribute to the team's cause. KKR and Delhi Capitals are the only two sides to not name their captains for the IPL 2025, set to commence on March 22 with a clash between KKR and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens.

India don't need to be complacent, should focus on big matches ahead: BCCI Secy

IANS | February 25, 2025 3:42 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) After India's thumping six-wicket win over Pakistan in the Champions Trophy, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia lauded the team for their effort and advised them to not be complacent and focus on the big matches ahead.

IDCA announces squad for T20I tri-series and ODIs for Deaf Cricket

IANS | February 25, 2025 2:54 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) has declared the 16-member Team India squad for the upcoming International T20 and ODI Deaf cricket series. The T20 International tri-series between India, South Africa and Australia will be held from March 2 to 8 in New Delhi.

Ranji Trophy final: When and where to watch Vidarbha vs Kerala, venue & squads

IANS | February 25, 2025 2:12 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) The first-ever finalists Kerala will take on two-time champions Vidarbha in the summit clash of the Ranji Trophy, which will be played at the VCA Stadium here in Jamtha from Wednesday.

Champions Trophy: 'Showered with so much care and love,' says Ravindra after century on injury return

IANS | February 25, 2025 12:58 PM

Rawalpindi, Feb 25 (IANS) New Zealand young batter Rachin Ravindra credited love and support from fans and team management for an emphatic return after suffering a freak on-field accident, which he labelled a 'weird moment’, in the lead-up to the ICC Champions Trophy.

Ranji Trophy: Kerala aim for maiden title in summit clash against two-time winners Vidarbha

IANS | February 25, 2025 11:46 AM

Nagpur, Feb 25 (IANS) Kerala have set their eye on their maiden Ranji Trophy title when they take on two-time champions Vidarbha in the summit clash, which will be played at the VCA Stadium here in Jamtha from Wednesday.

Big games equal big names: Ponting lauds Kohli's masterclass against Pakistan in CT

IANS | February 25, 2025 11:28 AM

Dubai, Feb 25 (IANS) Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has lauded India star batter Virat Kohli’s ability to step up in crucial moments after the right-hander steered India to a six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Champions Trophy with a rollicking unbeaten ton.

WPL 2025: Disappointing to be on losing side, says RCB's Mandhana after Super Over defeat

IANS | February 25, 2025 12:18 AM

Bengaluru, Feb 25 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Smriti Mandhana struggled to hide her disappointment after her team fell agonizingly short in a dramatic Super Over clash against UP Warriorz in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Monday.

WPL 2025: Ecclestone leads UP Warriorz to first-ever Super Over victory against RCB

IANS | February 25, 2025 12:02 AM

Bengaluru, Feb 24 (IANS) UP Warriorz held their nerve to script a dramatic four-run victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the first-ever Super Over of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Monday. Sophie Ecclestone emerged as the undisputed star of the night, both with the bat and ball, playing a defining role in Warriorz's extraordinary heist.

Champions Trophy: Santner sees no signs of rust in Ravindra, says ‘It seemed like he never left’

IANS | February 24, 2025 11:29 PM

Rawalpindi (Pakistan), Feb 24 (IANS) New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner hailed Rachin Ravindra for his brilliant match-winning innings of unbeaten 112 against Bangladesh. The skipper claimed he saw no signs of rust in his star batter after he returned to the squad following a head injury suffered in the Tri-Nation ODI Series match against Pakistan.

Cricket

IPL 2025: Venkatesh Iyer ready for KKR captaincy, calls it 'just a tag'

India don't need to be complacent, should focus on big matches ahead: BCCI Secy

IDCA announces squad for T20I tri-series and ODIs for Deaf Cricket

Ranji Trophy final: When and where to watch Vidarbha vs Kerala, venue & squads

Champions Trophy: 'Showered with so much care and love,' says Ravindra after century on injury return

Ranji Trophy: Kerala aim for maiden title in summit clash against two-time winners Vidarbha

Big games equal big names: Ponting lauds Kohli's masterclass against Pakistan in CT

WPL 2025: Disappointing to be on losing side, says RCB's Mandhana after Super Over defeat

WPL 2025: Ecclestone leads UP Warriorz to first-ever Super Over victory against RCB

Champions Trophy: Santner sees no signs of rust in Ravindra, says ‘It seemed like he never left’

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