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The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is reportedly considering discontinuing the MAK Pataudi Trophy, which has been the traditional prize for Test series between England and India in England. This change could take effect from India’s upcoming tour of England in June-July 2025. The Pataudi Trophy was established in 2007 to commemorate the 75th…

Ashwani Kumar (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians’ left-arm pacer Ashwani Kumar had a dream debut in the IPL, striking with his very first delivery against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Monday at the Wankhede Stadium. The 23-year-old dismissed KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane in the fourth over, becoming the fourth MI bowler to claim…

Ashwani Kumar (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians‘ latest debutant, 23-year-old left-arm pacer Ashwani Kumar, had a dream start to his IPL career, dismantling Kolkata Knight Riders with a stunning 4-wicket haul at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday. However, nerves got the better of him before the game — so much so that he…

NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians‘ debutant pacer Ashwani Kumar announced his arrival in style, delivering a sensational 4/24 on his IPL debut to decimate Kolkata Knight Riders’ batting lineup. His heroics paved the way for Mumbai Indians’ emphatic eight-wicket victory at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.The 23-year-old left-arm pacer from Jhanjeri, near Chandigarh, carved his name…

MI and KKR players after the match at Wankhede. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians created history on Monday by becoming the first team in IPL history to register 10 wins against an opponent at a single venue, as they thrashed Kolkata Knight Riders by eight wickets at Wankhede Stadium. With this victory, MI…

Mumbai Indians’ Ashwini Kumar celebrates with teammates after taking a wicket. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians’ young left-arm pacer Ashwani Kumar made an unforgettable IPL debut against Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday, delivering a record-breaking performance at the Wankhede Stadium. Kumar’s sensational 4 for 24 helped MI bundle out KKR for just 116…

West Indies cricketers (AP/PTI Photo) In a major leadership shake-up, Cricket West Indies (CWI) confirmed changes to their captaincy roles across formats on Monday. Kraigg Brathwaite has stepped down as the Test captain, while ODI skipper Shai Hope has been handed the reins of the T20I side, replacing Rovman Powell. Brathwaite, who led the West…

Mumbai Indians’ Trent Boult celebrates with captain Hardik Pandya. (PTI Photo) Mumbai Indians pacer Trent Boult on Monday further cemented his reputation as the most lethal bowler in the first over of Indian Premier League (IPL) matches. Boult claimed his 30th wicket in the opening over of an IPL game, dismissing Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)…

Babar Azam (Image credit: PCB) Pakistan and Bangladesh have decided to replace their originally scheduled three-match ODI series with a five-match T20 International series in May, aiming to better prepare for the Asia Cup and the 2026 T20 World Cup.An official source in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) stated that both boards felt a longer…

Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy (AFP Photo) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) spinner Varun Chakaravarthy has credited his long-time bowling partner Sunil Narine for shaping his career, emphasising their strong on-field understanding. “Now that I’ve played five years alongside him — this is my sixth year — we don’t need to communicate as much anymore. He…