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IPL 2025: Late cameos by Axar Patel, Stubbs propel Delhi Capitals to 188/5
New Delhi, April 16: Late cameos by captain Axar Patel and Tristan Stubbs rescued Delhi Capitals (DC) from a precarious position, and enabled them to post a formidable 188/5 in 20 overs against Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Wednesday.
India's tour of England will be a good challenge for us, says Rohit Sharma
New Delhi, April 16: India Test and ODI skipper Rohit Sharma is looking forward to the 'good challenge' that awaits the side in England after the conclusion of the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). India will tour the Three Lions for a five-game Test series starting on June 20 at the Headingley Cricket Ground.
IPL 2025: Both teams unchanged as RR elect to field first against DC
New Delhi, April 16: Both Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals are fielding unchanged sides as visitors' skipper Sanju Samson won the toss and elected to bowl first in Match 32 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Wednesday. DC are looking to bounce back after suffering a 12-run heartbreaking defeat against Mumbai Indians (MI) on their return to their home venue on Sunday, which also snapped their unbeaten winning streak in the competition.
ICC, BCCI, ECB and CA to bankroll plan to support Afghan women cricketers: Report
Mumbai, April 16: The International Cricket Council's (ICC) plans to support the exiled female cricketers from Afghanistan will be bankrolled via contributions by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the Cricket Australia (CA), a report claimed on Wednesday.
'The little bloke was tremendous', Ponting lauds Chahal for role in record-breaking win
New Chandigarh, April 16: Punjab Kings registered a record-breaking win in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), picking a 16-run win over the Kolkata Knight Riders at the New PCA Stadium at Mullanpur in New Chandigarh on Tuesday. Doing so, Punjab defended the lowest total in IPL history.
Delhi Capitals inspire young cricketers with 'Beyond Boundaries' masterclass in Gurgaon
Gurugram, April 16: The Delhi Capitals franchise advanced its commitment to grassroots cricket by hosting a masterclass for young cricketers at Conscient Sports Arena, Gurgaon, as part of its global Beyond Boundaries Initiative.
IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson wins toss, opts to bowl against Delhi Capitals
New Delhi April 16: Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper Sanju Samson won the toss and opted to bowl against Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 32nd match of the Indian Premier League 2025.
Winning trophies matters more than scoring runs: Rohit Sharma on Champions Trophy triumph
New Delhi, April 16: India skipper Rohit Sharma opened up about the emotional highs and lows leading up to India's Champions Trophy win, and how his mindset around the game has evolved over the years.
Rohit Sharma optimistic about full fitness of Indian squad before England Test Series
New Delhi, April 16: Indian captain Rohit Sharma expressed optimism about having a fully fit squad ahead of the five-match Test series against England.
Andre Russell has struggled for runs: Saba Karim
New Delhi April 16: Former Indian cricketer Saba Karim shares his thoughts on Andre Russell's current form and role in the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team.
Mayank Yadav joins Lucknow Super Giants camp ahead of IPL 2025 clash against Rajasthan Royals
New Delhi, April 16: Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash against the Rajasthan Royals (RR), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) right-arm speedster Mayank Yadav joined the Rishabh Pant-led side ahead of the team's eighth game of the ongoing 18th edition of the cash-rich league after recovering from his injury.
The way he performed today was really, really commendable: Nehal Wadhera praises Yuzvendra Chahal after his match-winning spell
Chandigarh, April 16: After registering a win over defending champion Kolkata Knight Riders in the 31st encounter of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Punjab Kings (PBKS) left-hand batter Nehal Wadhera lauded leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal's exceptional bowling performance in the game
Anushka Sharma, Athiya Shetty, and others shower love as Sagarika Ghatge welcomes baby boy
Mumbai, April 16: Congratulations are in order for actress Sagarika Ghatge and Zaheer Khan, who have welcomed their baby boy into the world.
IPL 2025: MI bank on Rohit and Bumrah to fire against explosive SRH at Wankhede
New Delhi, April 16: Struggling for consistency in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Mumbai Indians (MI) will hope that two of their senior-most players — Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah — rediscover their touch when they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.
IPL 2025: Three KKR players' bats fail gauge test in PBKS clash
New Chandigarh, April 16: Three Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) players, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell and Anrich Nortje's bats failed the gauge test during the IPL 2025 game against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Mullanpur on Tuesday.
IPL 2025: KKR batted themselves into bit of a hole, says Boucher
New Delhi, April 16: After Kolkata Knight Riders failed to chase a modest target of 112 against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL match, former South Africa wicketkeeper and coach Mark Boucher slammed the defending champions' approach, saying they "batted themselves into a hole."
IPL 2025: Nehal Wadhera credits Ponting and Iyer for PBKS' historic win over KKR
New Delhi, April 16: Punjab Kings’ batter Nehal Wadhera has credited head coach Ricky Ponting and captain Shreyas Iyer for inspiring the team to pull off a memorable 16-run win against Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 31 of IPL 2025. PBKS defended just 111 runs – the lowest total ever defended in IPL history – by bowling out KKR for 95.
IPL 2025: It wasn't like PBKS bowled exceptionally; we just didn't bat as well, says KKR skipper Rahane
New Chandigarh, April 16: After defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) suffered a narrow 16-run loss in a low-scoring thriller against Punjab Kings, skipper Ajinkya Rahane opined that the loss was not solely due to exceptional bowling by the hosts but also a result of his team's underwhelming performance with the bat.
IPL 2025: Mayank Yadav joins LSG squad in Lucknow
New Delhi, April 16: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) received a major boost as the fast bowler Mayank Yadav has joined the squad. The 22-year-old pacer is likely to be available for LSG's next game against Rajasthan Royals on Saturday.
IPL 2025: Shreyas has a good composure as a captain, says Rayudu
New Delhi, April 16: After Punjab Kings (PBKS) defended a paltry 111 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Mullanpur to script the lowest successful defence in Indian Premier League (IPL) history, former India cricketer Rayudu praised Iyer's attitude and composure, calling him the difference between a meek surrender and a statement win.
'Precious little baby boy': Zaheer Khan, wife Sagarika welcome first child
New Delhi, April 16: Former Indian cricketer Zaheer Khan and his wife, actress Sagarika Ghatge, have been blessed with a baby boy. The couple announced the joyous news on Wednesday, sharing a greyscale family portrait on social media.
All players are confident & experienced to handle any situation: KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane banking on team to turn things around
Chandigarh, April 16: The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), defending champions of the Indian Premier League (IPL), suffered a narrow 16-run loss in a low-scoring thriller against Punjab Kings, here at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Harshit Rana's three-fer, alongside braces from Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy, went in vain as the hosts defending the target in an engaging contest.
IPL 2025: 'No one thought they could do something like this', says Saba Karim after PBKS defends lowest-ever total
New Chandigarh, April 16: Former Indian cricketer Saba Karim delved into the thrilling upset pulled off by Punjab Kings against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders, saying that no one had thought of PBKS pulling off such a remarkable feat by successfully defending the lowest total in the IPL history.
Ishita Ganguly: Cricket has always been my escape
Mumbai, April 16: Television actress Ishita Ganguly, who is also a cricket enthusiast, said that during the Indian Premier League (IPL) season, the gentleman's game turns into a “full-blown obsession” for her.
Fairgrounds in Pomona to host cricket at LA28 Olympics
Dubai, April 16: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday welcomed the announcement that the fairgrounds in Pomona, Southern California, will host cricket at the upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, as per the ICC official website.
Palzor Tamang signs with UK's Felling Cricket Club, marks major milestone for Sikkim Cricket
Gangtok, April 16: In a proud moment for Sikkim cricket, all-rounder Palzor Tamang has signed a six-month contract with Felling Cricket Club in England.
IPL 2025: Hard to express, says Iyer after PBKS defend lowest total in history
New Chandigarh, April 16: Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer told his troops to stay humble after their historic 16-run win against Kolkata Knight Riders at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
IPL 2025: Pretty disappointed, we batted really badly as a batting unit, says Rahane
New Chandigarh, April 15: Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane blamed the batting unit including himself after failing to chase 112 against Punjab Kings at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
IPL 2025: Chahal, Jansen power Punjab to historic win against KKR in low-scoring thriller
New Chandigarh, April 15: Yuzvendra Chahal returned with career-best tournament figures of 4-28 while pacer Marco Jansen picked three scalps to stage a thrilling 16-run win for Punjab Kings against Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2025 at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
Southern California confirmed as venue for cricket's return at 2028 LA Olympics
New Delhi April 15: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced Fairgrounds in Pomona, a temporary stadium in Southern California, as the venue for cricket at the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028
Might just be the best win I ever had: Ricky Ponting lauds Punjab Kings after historic IPL win over KKR
Mullanpur, April 16: In what could be remembered as one of the most thrilling matches in Indian Premier League (IPL) history, Punjab Kings (PBKS) head coach Ricky Ponting hailed his team's incredible spirit and resilience after they pulled off an improbable 16-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), successfully defending the lowest total ever in IPL history.
I'll take the blame: KKR skipper Rahane on his game-changing dismissal after loss to PBKS
Mullanpur, April 16: Following his side's loss to Punjab Kings (PBKS), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Ajinkya Rahane expressed disappointment with the batting performance, but also stressed the need to be positive with the half of the tournament still ahead of them. He also took the blame for his poor shot selection that contributed to his dismissal and ultimately, the team's downfall.
Always had self-belief: Yuzvendra Chahal reflects on match-winning spell in historic PBKS win
Mullanpur, April 16: Punjab Kings' (PBKS) leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal once again proved why he remains one of the most impactful bowlers in the Indian Premier League (IPL), delivering a match-winning performance as PBKS pulled off a stunning 16-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Defending 111 runs, the lowest total ever successfully defended in IPL history, Punjab bowled out KKR for 95, thanks largely to Chahal's magical spell of 4/28 in four overs.
Wanted the field to be attacking, right in front of their face...: PBKS skipper Iyer after win over KKR
Mullanpur, April 16: Following his side's win over defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shreyas Iyer highlighted his team's attacking mindset and field settings and how important it is not to feel over-hyped by such victories.
PBKS's Chahal levels with Narine for most four-wicket hauls in IPL history
Mullanpur, April 16: Punjab Kings (PBKS) spinner Yuzvendra Chahal tied with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) legend Sunil Narine for most four-wicket hauls in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
IPL 2025: From Kolkata to Mullanpur, PBKS breaks records; skipper Iyer's fortunes reverse
Mullanpur, April 16: The best thing about time is that it changes. This phrase, often used by people to comfort their close and loved ones during times of distress, surely holds true for Punjab Kings (PBKS) and their captain Shreyas Iyer.
Punjab Kings create history, defend lowest total in IPL to stun KKR
Mullanpur, April 15: In one of the most astonishing feats in Indian Premier League (IPL) history, Punjab Kings (PBKS) pulled off a remarkable 16-run victory over defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a low-scoring thriller at Mullanpur in the IPL 2025 season. The match will be remembered for PBKS successfully defending the lowest total ever in the league's history -- 111 runs.
After narrow loss against MI, DC eyes comeback against RR
New Delhi, April 15: After suffering their first loss of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 in their previous outing, Delhi Capitals (DC) will look to bounce back and continue their good run of form when they take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their next match at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday.
100 per cent...: DC's Mohit Sharma on saliva ban revocation helping in reverse swing
New Delhi, April 15: Ahead of his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Rajasthan Royals (RR), Delhi Capitals (DC) pacer Mohit Sharma backed the revocation of the saliva ban for the competition, saying that it has helped in ball reverse swinging.
KKR's Narine is joint third-highest wicket-taker in IPL, at par with Bhuvneshwar
Mullanpur, April 15: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) icon Sunil Narine has levelled with pacer Bhuvneswar Kumar, becoming the third-highest wicket-taker in Indian Premier League (IPL).