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L-R: Sunil Gavaskar, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli NEW DELHI: India cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has praised the incredible depth of Indian cricket following the team’s unbeaten run to the 2025 Champions Trophy title, achieved even without ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah. Reflecting on the triumph, Gavaskar made a bold claim that no individual player is…

Sachin Tendulkar bats during the International Masters League (IML) final. India Masters clinched the inaugural International Masters League (IML) 2025 title by defeating West Indies Masters by six wickets in the final on Sunday.Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar shared his joy after winning the tournament with India Masters.“C.H.A.M.P.I.O.N.S. From practice sessions to match days, every moment…

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has expressed his concerns over the ongoing decline in Pakistan cricket, attributing the issues to poor decision-making and frequent changes within the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Speaking to journalists in Lahore, Inzamam highlighted how the lack of stability and consistent planning has negatively impacted the national team’s performance in recent years.“We…

Faf du Plessis (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Veteran South African batter Faf du Plessis has been named the vice-captain of Delhi Capitals for the upcoming 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The franchise announced the appointment via its social media handles on Monday.“You mean right now? I’m at home, where else would I be?…

File photo of MI captain and all-rounder Hardik Pandya (PTI Photo) Since a horror season as Mumbai Indians’ (MI) captain last year, Hardik Pandya‘s life on the field has turned around in remarkable fashion, landing him the honour of being part of India’s triumphant T20 World Cup and ICC Champions Trophy teams. And the star…

The rules around replacement of players by a team in the Indian Premier League (IPL) became a matter of intrigue after Corbin Bosch’s inclusion in the Mumbai Indians’ squad for Lizaad Williams was reported as alleged breach of his existing contract with Pakistan Super League (PSL), with Bosch facing legal action from the Pakistan Cricket…

Virat Kohli (Photo Credit: RCB video grab) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stalwart and former captain Virat Kohli has begun his preparations for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), once again leading the charge of his team’s pursuit of an elusive maiden title.RCB will open the season with a clash against the defending…

Photo Credit: @IndiaHistorypic on X By Aslam Sher KhanI still remember it as if it happened just yesterday. Just before our semifinal with hosts Malaysia, our team physician Dr Rajendra Kalra called me to his room. I was ushered in and introduced to a palmist. I don’t know from where Dr Kalra managed to get…

T Natarajan (Photo Credit: X) CHENNAI: Delhi Capitals left-arm medium-pacer T Natarajan will have a tough job on his hands in the upcoming IPL season, because of different contributing factors.Firstly, Natarajan will head into the 18th edition with little gametime under his belt; he last featured in the Tamil Nadu Premier League in July-August, being…

Mumbai Indians’ Nat Sciver-Brunt plays a shot during the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 final against Delhi Capitals. (PTI) England’s Nat Sciver-Brunt dominated the Women’s Premier League (WPL) season by clinching both the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award and the Orange Cap. She accumulated 523 runs and captured 12 wickets, leading Mumbai Indians to victory.“So…