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IPL 2025: PBKS spin coach Joshi acknowledges Shreyas Iyer’s improvement against pace

IANS | April 25, 2025 11:36 PM

Kolkata, April 25 (IANS) Ahead of their key encounter with Kolkata Knight Riders, Punjab Kings' spin-bowling coach, Sunil Joshi, has praised captain Shreyas Iyer for his improvement against pace bowling this season. Addressing the media ahead of the match which will see Shreyas Iyer for the first time visit Eden Gardens after he led them to the IPL 2024 title and then was not retained, Joshi also shared his insights on players’ forms and team strategy.

IPL 2025: Batters falter again as Harshal Patel claims four as CSK stumble to 154

IANS | April 25, 2025 9:46 PM

Chennai, April 25 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings batters faltered again as Harshal Patel claimed four wickets to his name, alongside two wickets each by skipper Pat Cummins and Jaydev Unadkat, to restrict the hosts to 154 all out in 19.5 overs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Friday. For the batting side, Dewald Brevis’ 25-ball 42 was the highlight of the innings.

Nida Dar takes an extended break from cricket to prioritise mental health

IANS | April 25, 2025 9:25 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Veteran all-rounder Nida Dar, widely regarded as one of Pakistan's greatest women's cricketers, has announced an indefinite break from cricket to focus on her mental well-being. The 38-year-old confirmed her decision through a post on social media platform X, citing personal and professional challenges that have taken a toll on her mental health.

IPL 2025: Umran Malik joins KKR for rehab and return to cricket programme

IANS | April 25, 2025 7:40 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Tearaway pacer Umran Malik, who was ruled out of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) campaign in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, has joined the franchise for a rehab and return to cricket programme, which will continue for the remainder of the season.

IPL 2025: Rachin, Shankar make way for Brevis, Hooda as SRH opt to bowl vs CSK

IANS | April 25, 2025 7:27 PM

Chennai, April 25 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad have opted to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings in Match 43 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Friday. With both sides sitting at the bottom of the points table with just four points each from eight matches, this clash is crucial for their playoff hopes.

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer returns to Eden Gardens to take on old friends in KKR

IANS | April 25, 2025 5:06 PM

Kolkata, April 25 (IANS) The iconic Eden Gardens is set to witness an emotionally charged clash on Saturday as defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) host high-flying Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 44 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The game, already carrying significant playoff implications, will have an added layer of drama as Shreyas Iyer returns to the city he once called home, now wearing the colours of the opposition.

MLC 2025: San Francisco Unicorns sign New Zealand wicketkeeper Tim Seifert

IANS | April 25, 2025 4:44 PM

San Francisco, April 25 (IANS) San Francisco Unicorns have added New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter Tim Seifert to their roster for the 2025 Major League Cricket season. Seifert joins the Unicorns with a wealth of top-level experience in international cricket with 66 T20I caps and over 250 franchise appearances to his name with teams including the Kolkata Knight Riders, Melbourne Renegades, and Northern Districts in his native New Zealand.

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