IPL 2025: Pant looked tentative from start of season, never really got going, says Varun Aaron

IANS | May 20, 2025 12:36 PM

Lucknow, May 20 (IANS) Former India pacer Varun Aaron shared his insights on skipper Rishabh Pant’s struggling season after Lucknow Super Giants were knocked out of the playoffs race, losing to Sunrisers Hyderabad by six wickets in a must-win match, saying that the wicketkeeper-batter appeared tentative right from the beginning and was unable to find his rhythm throughout the season.

Formula 1: Russell concerned by ‘baked-in’ flaws in Mercedes’ 2025 car after Imola struggles

IANS | May 19, 2025 11:11 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) George Russell has sounded the alarm on Mercedes’ 2025 Formula 1 campaign, admitting that underlying issues in the car’s performance could derail the team's hopes of competing at the front as the season enters its warmer phase. The British driver endured his most underwhelming Grand Prix of the season at Imola, finishing seventh after starting third on the grid — a result that left him visibly frustrated and searching for answers.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz to join Lahore Qalandars for PSL 2025 playoffs

IANS | May 19, 2025 6:22 PM

Lahore, May 18 (IANS) Lahore Qalandars have roped in Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz for the playoffs stage of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025. The Bangladesh Cricket Board has issued Mehidy the necessary no-objection certificate (NOC), and he is scheduled to travel to Lahore by Tuesday.

'Glad they got out': Moeen Ali about his parents' close call in PoK as India struck terror camps

IANS | May 19, 2025 5:45 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Former England cricketer and Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Moeen Ali has opened up about the volatile mix of war-like tension and professional uncertainty that gripped overseas players at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 in the aftermath of India's military retaliation—Operation Sindoor—against terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK).

'Virat always credits Rajkumar for his game; why did Rohit omit Dinesh Lad in his Test retirement speech?'

IANS | May 19, 2025 4:28 PM

Mumbai, May 19 (IANS): Rohit Sharma’s retirement speech, marking the end of a glorious international career, has unexpectedly stirred controversy among Mumbai’s cricketing circles. The legendary opener failed to mention his childhood coach, Dinesh Lad, a name many consider instrumental in shaping his cricketing journey, leaving several former and current Mumbai cricketers disappointed.