Cricket

March 21, 2025 4:50 PM

Yuvraj Singh to captain India champions in WCL Season 2; Dhawan set for debut

Cricket legend Yuvraj Singh has confirmed his return as captain of the India Champions for the second season of the World Championship of Legends (WCL), set to be held in July in the United Kingdom. Having led the team to victory in the tournament's inaugural edition, Yuvraj will again spearhead th...

March 20, 2025 11:58 PM

IPL 2025: Saliva ban revoked after captains’ meeting in Mumbai

Bowlers will once again be allowed to use saliva on the ball in IPL 2025, following a key decision made at a captains' meeting held at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai on Thursday. Several franchise captains supported the move, prompting IPL authorities to lift the ban. The saliva ban was initially ...

March 19, 2025 3:31 PM

Suryakumar to lead Mumbai in IPL opener v Chennai as Pandya serves ban

Suryakumar Yadav will lead Mumbai Indians in their Indian Premier League opener against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday while regular skipper Hardik Pandya serves a one-match ban. Mumbai's slow over-rate in their final league game last year was there third offence of the season, which incurred a one-...

March 18, 2025 12:09 PM

India women’s team has changed view of female sport, says Kohli

The achievements of India's women's cricket team in recent years have revolutionized perceptions towards women's sport, driving increased engagement, commercial success, and financial stability, according to batsman Virat Kohli. The India women's team, who won silver at the Commonwealth Games and g...

March 13, 2025 2:01 PM

BCCI condoles demise of former India all-rounder Syed Abid Ali

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday condoles the demise of former India all-rounder Syed Abid Ali, who breathed his last on March 12. A celebrated cricketer, Syed Abid Ali was a pivotal figure in Indian cricket during the 1960s and 70s, renowned for his versatile skills. He...

March 13, 2025 12:24 PM

Former Australia spinner MacGill guilty of cocaine supply

Former Australia test cricketer Stuart MacGill was found guilty of taking part in the supply of cocaine by a Sydney court on Thursday after the jury cleared him of involvement in the commercial supply of the drug. The 54-year-old, who had pleaded not guilty, admitted to the use of cocaine and to in...