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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.
Spinner Usman Tariq reported for suspect bowling action for second time in PSL
Rawalpindi, April 14: Quetta Gladiators off-spinner Usman Tariq has been reported for a suspect bowling action during their clash against Lahore Qalandars at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Quetta Gladiators' Usman Tariq reported for suspect bowling action in PSL
Islamabad, April 14: Quetta Gladiators’ off-spinner Usman Tariq has once again come under scrutiny for a suspect bowling action during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 clash against Lahore Qalandars.
Rohit's 'crazy reaction' to Nair-Bumrah heated spat goes viral, netizens say ex-MI skipper never disappoints
New Delhi, April 14: A fiery on-field moment lit up the IPL 2025 encounter between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians on Sunday as Karun Nair and Jasprit Bumrah involved in a heated spat, but what stole the attention was ex-MI skipper Rohit Sharma's crazy reaction to the incident.
Disappointed with CSK's performance, Vishnu Vishal asks: Is any sport played not to win?
Chennai, April 12: Actor Vishnu Vishal, who is a cricketer himself, has expressed disappointment over the poor performance of his favourite IPL team, the Chennai Super Kings, in their match against the Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday, wondering why the skipper of CSK Mahendra Singh Dhoni chose to come so low down the batting order when his team needed him the most.
Ashwin's YouTube channel to stop featuring CSK matches after social-media criticism
New Delhi April 7: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) matches will no longer be previewed or reviewed on R Ashwin's YouTube channel for the rest of IPL 2025 after a social media backlash regarding some guests on the channel criticizing certain team players, as per a report from ESPNcricinfo.
PCB defends Khushdil Shah after ugly fight with NZ fans post 0-3 loss in ODI series
New Delhi, April 5: Pakistan's disastrous tour of New Zealand ended not just with a third straight ODI defeat, but also in controversy as all-rounder Khushdil Shah lost his temper and got into an ugly confrontation with taunting fans at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Saturday. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) later issued a statement confirming the incident and defending their player's actions, citing abuse and anti-Pakistan slogans from a section of foreign, reportedly Afghan, spectators.
IPL 2025: Line of respect between team owners and players has to be there, says former WC winner
Chennai, April 5: The retiring out of Tilak Varma in the IPL 2025 game between Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians on Friday kickstarted a debate over whether the side should have gone ahead with the move or not.
'Result shows the move wasn't right', says Surinder Khanna on MI's decision to retire out Tilak Varma
New Delhi, April 5: Former India cricketer Surinder Khanna has called Mumbai Indians’ decision to retire out Tilak Varma both “shocking and surprising”, questioning the impact such a move could have on a young player’s confidence.
IPL 2025: Irfan, Harbhajan express discontent with MI's decision to retire Tilak for Santner against LSG
New Delhi, April 5: Mumbai Indians' decision to retire out Tilak Varma in the penultimate over of the pulsating clash against Lucknow Super Giants did not sit well with former India cricketers Irfan Pathan and Harbhajan Singh.
LSG spinner Digvesh fined 25 pc match fee for violating IPL Code of Conduct
Lucknow, April 2: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) spinner Digvesh Singh Rathi has been fined 25 per cent of his match-fee due to a violation of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Code of Conduct during the clash against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Lucknow on Tuesday.
'Surprised by Fleming's claim': Pujara questions CSK's home advantage concerns
New Delhi, March 29: Former Chennai Super Kings player Cheteshwar Pujara has expressed surprise at head coach Stephen Fleming’s recent claim that CSK has had no home advantage at Chepauk. Pujara, who has been part of the franchise in the past, found the remark unexpected, especially given CSK’s history of tailoring pitches to suit their strengths.
Don't deserve to be there: Kamran gives reality check amid controversy over Pakistan's omission in CT prize ceremony
Lahore, March 12: Former wicketkeeper batter Kamran Akmal addressed the recent controversy surrounding the absence of a representative from host nation Pakistan during the prize distribution ceremony of the recently concluded Champions Trophy. According to him, Pakistan didn't have a representative because it didn't "deserve" to be there.
Champions Trophy: PCB lodges protest with ICC over prize ceremony snub
Mumbai, March 10: Underfire for not having its representative on the podium for the prize distribution ceremony after the Champions Trophy final, the Pakistan Cricket Board has lodged a protest with the International Cricket Council (ICC) for ignoring its representative during Sunday's event in Dubai.
PCB faces backlash for not sending representative to Champions Trophy final in Dubai
Dubai, March 9: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is being strongly criticised for not sending a single representative to the final of the 2025 Champions Trophy at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.
Strange thing...: Shoaib Akhtar questions PCB's absence from award ceremony following India's win
Islamabad, March 10: Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar raised concerns over the absence of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) representatives during the trophy presentation of the Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai.
I couldn't figure out what Ecclestone was trying to do: Mithali on Harmanpreet's heated exchange
Lucknow, March 7: Former India skipper Mithali Raj said she couldn't understand what Sophie Ecclestone was trying to do when Mumbai Indians skipper Harmanpreet Kaur was having a conversation with on-field umpire during their WPL 2025 match against UP Warriorz on Thursday.
Basit Ali alleges 'backdoor entries' in Pakistan's squad selection for NZ tour
New Delhi, March 4: Former cricketer Basit Ali has strongly criticised Pakistan's team selection for the upcoming white-ball series against New Zealand, alleging favouritism and unjust exclusions. He claimed that deserving players had been sidelined while others secured their places through "backdoor channels".
If he comes to bowl, what are you going to look at?, says Healy on Kuhnemann's bowling action cleared by ICC
New Delhi, Feb 27: Australian cricket great Ian Healy has warned that the scrutiny over Matthew Kuhnemann’s bowling action may linger despite the left-arm spinner being cleared by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
PCB's Mohsin Naqvi faces call for removal following team's disastrous show in Champions Trophy
Islamabad, February 26: Pakistan's early exit in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 has not only drawn widespread criticism against players but also landed Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi in hot waters with his position being held under scrutiny, Geo News reported.
Champions Trophy: England's Buttler hopes key clash provides hope to Afghans amid struggles
Lahore, Feb 25: England skipper Jos Buttler, on Tuesday, hoped that their crucial Group B with Afghanistan acts as a source of hope to Afghan women, facing restrictions on their rights under the Taliban regime.
Hafeez slams Pakistan's decision to risk injured Fakhar in opener against NZ
New Delhi, Feb 20: Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez has strongly criticised the team management for risking Fakhar Zaman in the ICC Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand, a move that now cost the star opener the entire tournament.
Ahead of Champions Trophy, Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan fails second test of bowling action
New Delhi, January 12: Seasoned all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, for the second time, failed a test of his bowling action after being suspended from bowling in top-flight domestic and international cricket.
BGT: Virat Kohli engages in fun banter with SCG crowd, imitates scenes from sandpaper scandal
Sydney, January 5: Virat Kohli added a touch of drama to Day 3 of the final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test by engaging in banter with the Sydney Cricket Ground crowd, referencing Australia's infamous 2018 sandpaper scandal.