NEW DELHI: India’s thrilling victory over New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025 final in Dubai has sparked a wave of movement in the latest ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings, with stars from both finalists making significant gains. India, who secured their third Champions Trophy title with a four-wicket win, saw several key performers rise…
NEW DELHI: Middle-order batsman Shreyas Iyer has acknowledged that he has been at a loss for words when it comes to the sensation of winning an ICC 50-over trophy, demonstrating that the excitement around India’s 2025 Champions Trophy victory hasn’t subsided.In Sunday’s final, India defeated New Zealand by four wickets to win the 2025 Champions…
Yuzvendra Chahal and Mohammad Rizwan (Getty Images/AP) NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has always been a stage for reinvention, and Yuzvendra Chahal is embracing that spirit wholeheartedly. As he gears up for the 2025 season with his new franchise, Punjab Kings (PBKS), the star leg-spinner is blending business with pleasure — keeping the…
Shahid Afridi. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi has delivered a scathing critique of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), saying the national cricket setup is in the “ICU” due to a string of poor and inconsistent decisions. His remarks came in the wake of all-rounder Shadab Khan’s surprise recall to the T20…
Mohammad Yousuf. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Hours after initially withdrawing from the New Zealand tour, Pakistan‘s batting coach Mohammad Yousuf reversed his decision on Tuesday and confirmed his availability for the white-ball series.Earlier, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had announced Yousuf’s withdrawal, citing his daughter’s illness as the reason.Go Beyond The Boundary with…
New Zealand’s players receive their medals after the ICC Champions Trophy final against India in Dubai. (AP) A Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official was absent from the Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand on Sunday leading to yet another organisational quagmire with the International Cricket Council (ICC).Despite the presence of Sumair Ahmed Syed,…
Mohammad Yousuf. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Mohammad Yousuf, Pakistan’s batting coach, has withdrawn from the New Zealand tour due to his daughter’s illness. The former captain had notified the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) about his decision to step back.The PCB has confirmed that no replacement will be named for Yousuf as the squad…
MI vs RCB, WPL 2025: The final league game of the season presents two teams with contrasting fortunes. For RCB, it has been a disappointing campaign, with their record run-chase in the tournament opener serving as a rare highlight. Already eliminated, the defending champions will aim to finish on a high and avoid the wooden…
Lord’s will host the 2025 World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia. (File photo) Lord’s cricket ground faces a significant revenue drop of nearly £4million (approx Rs 45 crore) for the upcoming ICC World Test Championship final due to India’s non-qualification. The figure has been cited by The Times in the UK.The five-day…
Rishabh Pant (Image credit: Pant’s X handle) NEW DELHI: Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who recently won the ICC Champions Trophy with India, has credited his late coach Tarak Singh for shaping his game. Pant, set to play for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, fondly recalled Singh’s influence on…
