PCB denies financial loss, claims Champions Trophy 2025 was profitable
Mar 23, 2025, at 12:05 am
Islamabad: While reports have indicated that Pakistan incurred financial losses as the host of the ICC Champions Trophy, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has strongly refuted these claims.
Team playing good cricket under pressure will excel: Sourav Ganguly as IPL 2025 begins
Mar 22, 2025, at 06:09 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly on Saturday said the team that would play good cricket under pressure will excel in the 18th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL).
IPL 2025 opener stares at a complete washout. Here's why
Mar 21, 2025, at 02:36 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 opening match between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is staring at a complete washout as rains and thunderstorms have been predicted in Kolkata over the weekend, media reports said.
BCCI announces cash prize for India's victorious ICC Champions Trophy 2025 contingent
Mar 20, 2025, at 12:00 pm
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash reward of Rs. 58 crore for Team India following their triumph at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
India outplay Maldives 3-0 in FIFA International Friendly
Mar 20, 2025, at 11:51 am
Shillong/IBNS: India displayed appreciable dominance at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Wednesday defeating Maldives 3-0 in the FIFA International Friendly. The Blue Tigers led 1-0 at half time.
BCCI reacts to reports claiming change in family rules after Virat Kohli's criticism
Mar 19, 2025, at 08:04 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The BCCI is not changing the new policy restricting cricketers' family members from staying with the players on tours for long, rubbishing reports claiming an alteration in the rule after star batter Virat Kohli's open criticism, media reports said.
Suryakumar Yadav to lead Mumbai Indians in opener against CSK
Mar 19, 2025, at 03:29 pm
Indian T20 captain and batting sensation Suryakumar Yadav willl lead Mumbai Indians in their opening match against Chennai Super Kings in the absence of regular skipper Hardik Pandya.
IPL 2025: KKR pick Chetan Sakariya as a replacement for Umran Malik
Mar 17, 2025, at 12:29 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) picked Chetan Sakariya as a replacement for Umran Malik for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
Islamic cleric says Shami's daughter committed 'crime' by playing Holi
Mar 16, 2025, at 07:30 pm
Islamic cleric Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi said Indian cricketer Mohammad Shami's daughter committed crime by playing Holi, the Hindu festival of colours, since it is illegal and against Shariat.
Rohit Sharma likely to lead India in England after Champions Trophy success: Reports
Mar 15, 2025, at 02:33 pm
Rohit Sharma is likely to lead the Indian team in the upcoming five-match Test series against England after India won the Champions Trophy in Dubai by beating New Zealand in the final.
Delhi Capitals name Champions Trophy star Axar Patel as skipper for upcoming IPL season
Mar 14, 2025, at 11:22 am
JSW-GMR co-owned Delhi Capitals on Friday named T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy hero Axar Patel as its captain ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League season.
Mar 12, 2025, at 06:22 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: India's new batting star Shreyas Iyer has claimed he didn't get the kind of recognition he wanted to have after Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) won the Indian Premier League (IPL) under his captaincy in 2024.
IPL 2025: Injured Rahul Dravid set to join Rajasthan Royals squad today
Mar 12, 2025, at 05:47 pm
Jaipur/IBNS: Former Team India captain and ex-head coach Rahul Dravid, who is recovering from an injury, will on Wednesday join the Rajasthan Royals camp in Jaipur for the upcoming season of Indian Premier League (IPL).
'We are in good hands': Virat Kohli lauds next generation Indian players after Champions Trophy win
Mar 10, 2025, at 01:51 pm
In the final, it was captain Rohit Sharma that led the way. In the semi-final, it was Virat Kohli with the bat and Mohammed Shami with the ball, among others.
Rohit Sharma ends all speculations about retirement after Champions Trophy win
Mar 10, 2025, at 08:56 am
Indian captain Rohit Sharma silenced critics after winning the Champions Trophy in Dubai by beating New Zealand in the final on Sunday and ended all speculations about his retirement by saying he is not going to quit the 50-over format of the game at present.
Rohit Sharma-led India hammer New Zealand in thrilling final to lift Champions Trophy
Mar 09, 2025, at 11:16 pm
Eight years ago, India were on the losing side when Pakistan beat them to lift the Champions Trophy, but in 2025, backed by a thrilling performance by the entire team led by a spirited Rohit Sharma, the Men in Blue defeated New Zealand to lift the title in Dubai on Sunday.
India beat New Zealand to win Champions Trophy
Mar 09, 2025, at 10:02 pm
India put up a dominant show to beat New Zealand by four wickets in the Champins Trophy final to lift the trophy in Dubai on Sunday.
Mar 09, 2025, at 06:49 pm
Michael Bracewell’s unbeaten 53 and Daryl Mitchell’s 63 helped New Zealand post a competitive 251 runs for the loss of seven wickets against India in the Champions Trophy final in Dubai on Sunday.
New Zealand win toss, opt to bat first against India in Champions Trophy final
Mar 09, 2025, at 02:21 pm
New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat first against India in the final of the Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday.
KKR appoint former West Indies cricketer Ottis Gibson as assistant coach for IPL 2025
Mar 09, 2025, at 01:23 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata Knight Riders announced Ottis Gibson as their assistant coach ahead of the 2025 Indian Premier League.
IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians pick Corbin Bosch as replacement for Lizaad Williams
Mar 08, 2025, at 06:41 pm
South African fast bowler Lizaad Williams is ruled out of the upcoming IPL 2025 due to an injury, and Mumbai Indians have signed his compatriot Corbin Bosch as his replacement.
IPL 2025: Sunrisers Hyderabad pick Wiaan Mulder as replacement for injured Brydon Carse
Mar 08, 2025, at 06:34 pm
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) picked Wiaan Mulder as a replacement for Brydon Carse for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
New Zealand's class of 2025 ready to follow in footsteps of their heroes: Will Young
Mar 08, 2025, at 11:49 am
The New Zealand batter was just eight years old when the Blackcaps saw off Zimbabwe, Pakistan and India to win their first major ICC tournament in this very event 25 years ago, and the magic of that glorious run instilled a drive in him to make it to the top.
Bangladesh legend Mushfiqur Rahim retires from ODI cricket
Mar 06, 2025, at 11:45 am
Bangladesh veteran Mushfiqur Rahim called an end to his One-Day International career on Wednesday.
New Zealand beat South Africa to set up ICC Champions Trophy final with India
Mar 05, 2025, at 11:26 pm
New Zealand put up a dominating show to beat South Africa by 50 runs in the second semi-final clash of the ongoing Champions Trophy in Pakistan's Lahore city on Wednesday to cruise to final.
New Zealand win toss, opt to bat first against SA in Champions Trophy semi-final
Mar 05, 2025, at 02:36 pm
New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat first in the second Champions Trophy semi-final clash in Lahore on Wednesday.
Mar 05, 2025, at 12:46 pm
Australian batting icon Steve Smith, who was part of two World Cup winning squad, announced his retirement from ODIs on Wednesday, a day after India defeated his side to reach the final of the Champions Trophy.
Mar 04, 2025, at 11:09 pm
Virat Kohli played a gritty knock of 84 runs, and Hardik Pandya smashed a quickfire 24-ball 28 to help India beat Australia by four wickets in the first semi-final of the Champions Trophy in Dubai on Tuesday.
India defeat Australia by 4 wickets to book a spot in Champions Trophy finals
Mar 04, 2025, at 10:13 pm
Riding on Virat Kohli's brilliant 84-run knock, India defeated Australia by 4 wickets in the first semi-final of the Champions Trophy in Dubai on Tuesday.
KKR name Ajinkya Rahane as captain, Venkatesh Iyer as his deputy for IPL 2025
Mar 04, 2025, at 08:04 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have announced Ajinkya Rahane as their captain and Venkatesh Iyer as vice-captain for the upcoming 2025 season of Indian Premier League (IPL).