The defending champions of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), have officially named Ajinkya Rahane as their captain and Venkatesh Iyer as the vice captain for the upcoming 2025 season. The much-anticipated announcement puts an end to weeks of speculation. KKR will kick off their TATA IPL 2025 campaign with the…
KL Rahul finds himself at the center of criticism once again following a subpar wicketkeeping performance against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy. Frustrated fans are urging Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma to make a tough decision: bench Rahul and give Rishabh Pant a chance, as Pant has been sidelined since the England ODIs. However,…
As India advanced to the semifinals of the 2025 Champions Trophy, the team found itself embroiled in controversy. Critics and opposition members alleged that Rohit Sharma’s squad had an “undeniable advantage” due to all their group matches being played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly defended the team, countering claims…
Australia spinner Adam Zampa acknowledges that he is not at his best form at the Champions Trophy but remains confident in his ability to take crucial wickets in the upcoming semi-final against India on Tuesday. Zampa has been instrumental in Australia’s journey to the last four of the ODI tournament, taking 2-48 in the washed-out…
India’s premier table tennis league, Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT), is set to return for its sixth season from May 29 to June 15, 2025, with Ahmedabad playing host for the first time. The highly anticipated tournament will feature eight teams, comprising a mix of top Indian and international stars, competing for the coveted title. Defending…
India cemented their position at the top of Group B in the Champions Trophy 2025 by defeating New Zealand by 44 runs in their final group game. With this victory, India will now face Australia in the semi-final. The team made one change to their playing XI, with Varun Chakravarthy replacing Harshit Rana. Playing his…
Former Pakistan cricket captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has issued a strong statement urging cricket boards worldwide to reconsider their participation in the Indian Premier League (IPL) following Pakistan’s exit from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Inzamam criticized the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) influence over international cricket and highlighted the disparity in the participation…
Virat Kohli marked a significant milestone in his illustrious cricket career, playing his 300th One Day International (ODI) match. His wife, Anushka Sharma, and elder brother, Vikas Kohli, were present in Dubai on Sunday to witness this historic occasion as India faced New Zealand in the final group stage match of the ICC Champions Trophy…
Marco Jansen, the ace South African all-rounder, has expressed confidence in his team’s mindset as they gear up for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinals. Following a sterling performance against England, where Jansen earned the Player of the Match accolade for his figures of 3/39 and three catches, the Proteas topped Group B and secured…
Cricketing legends like Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni retired from international cricket years ago, yet they continue to receive paychecks from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Many cricket enthusiasts wonder why retired players still earn from the board long after their playing days have ended. The reasons lie in central contracts,…
