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Hasan Nawaz (Image credit: PCB) NEW DELHI: Young Pakistan batter Hasan Nawaz etched his name into the history books on Friday, becoming the fastest Pakistani to score a century in T20 Internationals. The 22-year-old right-hander achieved the remarkable milestone in just 44 balls during the third T20I against New Zealand at Eden Park, Auckland.Nawaz’s blistering…

NEW DELHI: During Pakistan’s practice session ahead of the three-match ODI series against New Zealand, all eyes were on star batter Babar Azam as the team prepared for the opening ODI at McLean Park, Napier, on March 29.However, the Pakistan stalwart endured a tough outing in the nets. During the session, Babar was dismissed by…

Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund pulled off Cristiano Ronaldo‘s trademark “Siuuu” celebration after netting the decisive goal against Portugal in a Nations League quarter-final clash on Thursday. However, he later clarified that the gesture was not meant to mock his “idol.”The Manchester United forward struck in the 78th minute, securing Denmark a 1-0 first-leg victory over…

The 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), one of the most highly anticipated cricket tournaments globally, is set to begin on March 22 with a grand opening ceremony at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. This marks the 18th season of the tournament, featuring ten franchise teams competing in an electrifying T20 spectacle.The star-studded opening…

MS Dhoni (Photo Source: X) Building or curating a team of legends has always been a fantasy for most fans across team sports. When it comes to cricket, the dopamine rush that the sport’s consumers in the subcontinent get is simply irresistible. As India’s great summer carnival, the IPL, turns 18, TOI dons the avatar…

File image of Kolkata’s Eden Gardens stadium (Photo Source: X) An orange alert for some parts of West Bengal and forecast of “thunderstorms with lightning” by Kolkata’s Regional Meteorological Centre pose a serious washout threat to the season opening match of IPL 2025 between the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru…

KOLKATA: A good start is a job half done, and nobody knows it better than Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The former rode on some electric starts by their openers Sunil Narine and Phil Salt to lift the IPL trophy for the third time last season. It was such a different story just…

From left, MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Agency Photos) The IPL has been the grand stage for some of the greatest modern-day cricketers to showcase their prowess. However, all good things must come to an end. Could this be the final IPL season for some of those legends who dazzled us over the…

<p>Sunrisers Hyderabad will be led by Pat Cummins in IPL 2025 (Image Courtesy: Instagram/Sunrisers)<br></p> Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) had quite the recipe in Indian Premier League (IPL) last year. They breached the 200-run mark six times, including jaw-dropping totals of 287 (highest in IPL history), 277 and 266. A second-place finish in the round robin stage,…

As the IPL 2025 season approaches, the excitement isn’t just about the familiar superstars, it’s also about the fresh wave of Indian talent ready to set the stage on fire. Every season, the league brings to light new heroes, young cricketers who grab the spotlight with fearless batting, breathtaking spells, and game-changing performances. This year…