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New Delhi: Heinrich Klaasen smashed a sensational hundred as Sunrisers Hyderabad ended their IPL campaign with a 110-run thrashing of Kolkata Knight Riders in their final IPL match here on Sunday. Opting to bat, Klaasen smashed 105 not out off 39 balls, while Travis Head made 76 off 40 balls and opener Abhishek Sharma hit a 16-ball 32 as SRH posted a challenging 278 for 3. Chasing the daunting total, KKR folded for 168 in 18.4 overs. Manish Pandey (37), Harshit Rana (34) and Sunil Narine (31) were the scorers for KKR.
Dubai, Feb 5 (UNI) A major shake-up at the top of the latest T20I rankings as a West Indies spinner regains his position as the No 1 bowler, while Australia's Test stars make big gains up the Test ranks. A pair of India's in-form white-ball players have been rewarded for strong performances during the recent home series against England by making giant strides on the latest ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings, according to an ICC media release. Abhishek Sharma produced the best innings of his fledging international career when he smashed a quickfire 135 in the fifth and final match of the series i ...Read More >
On paper, the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) had one of the most formidable looking teams going into the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL). Sadly, that did not result in on-field triumph. SRH was unable to improve upon their 2024 runners-up result and they finished considerably outside of the top four. However, a fresh year offers fresh optimism. And given their caliber, SRH appears to be well-positioned to demonstrate that 2025 was really an anomaly. However, a mini-auction in Abu Dhabi on December 1 ...Read More >
Shubman Gill's lean patch has been the talking point but an equally "out of runs" skipper Suryakumar Yadav is also under intense scrutiny as India look to find the right balance and seal the five-match series against South Africa in the fourth T20I in Lucknow on Wednesday. The third game was an ideal opportunity for Suryakumar to rediscover his touch while India chased a modest 118-run target, but the ease that once made him the top ranked batter in the world was noticeably missing. Shots that d ...Read More >
Mumbai Indians (MI) made strategic moves in the IPL 2025 mega-auction, securing New Zealand pacer Trent Boult for ₹12.50 crore. MI owner Akash Ambani praised Boult’s invaluable skill in swinging the new ball, acknowledging the team’s struggles when he wasn’t playing for them in recent years. The franchise also acquired England’s Reece Topley for ₹75 lakh and New Zealand spinner Mitchell Santner for ₹2 crore. MI further strengthened their spin department by signing young Afghan talent Allah Ghazanfar for ₹4.80 crore, who has impressed with his performances in international cricket. ...Read More >
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], September 28 (ANI): Indian opening batter Abhishek Sharma's father, Raj Kumar Sharma, expressed pride and optimism ahead of the Asia Cup final against Pakistan. He believes that whoever plays better will win and prays for India's victory. India will face arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final, scheduled to take place at the Dubai International Stadium on September 28. While speaking to ANI, Raj Kumar Sharma said, "Whoever plays better will win. We pray that India wins and everyone performs well. Abhishek will put his best foot forward. It is a matter of pr ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) After being appointed as the strategic advisor of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), veteran New Zealand batter Kane Williamson said it's always a special feeling for him to be involved in the IPL, which he terms as 'the best franchise competition in the game'. Williamson had been a part of the Durban's Super Giants, the sister franchise of LSG, in this year's SA20. In 79 IPL matches, while turning out for Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans, Williamson made 2128 runs at an average of 35.46 and a strike rate of 125.61, including being the leading run-getter in t ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jul 15 (PTI) India middle-order batter Devdutt Padikkal attracted the highest bid of Rs 13.20 lakh in the players auction held here on Tuesday ahead of this year's Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20. Devdutt was bought by Hubli Tigers ahead of the tournament which is set to take place between August 11 and 27 behind closed doors. Also Read | Allahabad High Court Stays Arrest of RCB Cricketer Yash Dayal in Alleged Sexual Exploitation Case. Abhinav Manohar, who plays for Sunrisers Hyderabad, and former India batter Manish Pandey received the second-highest bids, going to the Hubli Tigers and ...Read More >
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 14 (ANI): Vishnu Das Maharaj of Sitaram Yoga Sadan Temple, Ayodhya, on Sunday said that they have full faith that India will win today's India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 match. The saints and sages of Ayodhya also performed Puja and Archana in the temples for Team India's win. Speaking to ANI, Vishnu Das Maharaj said, "Pakistan is a coward; India has always taught the cowards a lesson. The way the incident happened in Pahalgam, our Indian army taught them a lesson." He further said that the Indian cricket team will show Pakistan its true status in t ...Read More >
Bangalore Gold Rate Today: Shattering all hopes of retail jewellery buyers of some relief amid the ongoing Navratri festival, gold rates in Bangalore, and other Indian cities broke another record on Monday, September 29. The price of gold in Bangalore, aka Bengaluru, witnessed a sharp surge bringing 24 karat gold Rs 16,000 above the historic Rs 1 lakh mark. The gold price rally in Karnataka capital mirrored the surge in gold rate in India and across the world. The sharp rally in precious metal is on its path to beat the record-rally of 1979. Multiple factors like US Fed rate cut, trade becau ...Read More >
Varun Chakaravarthy shares insights from Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni and their different approaches to cricket. Indian spinner Varun Chakaravarthy recently shared his experiences with three of India's cricket legends -- Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and MS Dhoni -- on the 'Breakfast with Champions' show, hosted by Gaurav Kapur. He explained how each of them has a unique approach to the game and the advice they offered him. Varun described Rohit as "tactical," providing detailed strateg ...Read More >
Guwahati, Jul 15 (PTI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will visit Assam on Wednesday during which they will interact with party functionaries of the state. State Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi said the district, block and mandal presidents of the party will be able to present their views before its top leadership during Kharge and Gandhi's visit. Also Read | Did Lucknow Court Judge Take Selfie With Rahul Gandhi During Hearing of Indian Army 'Defamation' Case? BJP's Amit Malviya Found Fake in Fact Check. "I look forward to welcoming Shri ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 14 (ANI): India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav's childhood coach Ashok Aswalkar believes his former pupil will remain unperturbed despite the pressure of leading the nation into a high-profile fixture against arch-rival Pakistan at the Asia Cup. Suryakumar was passed the captaincy baton after Rohit Sharma lifted the T20 World Cup title in Barbados last year and bid adieu to the shortest format of cricket. Under his reign, India has continued to soar to new heights, notching 13 victories out of 16 fixtures while intensifying their preparations for defendi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 14 (ANI): Ahead of the high-profile India-Pakistan match in the Asia Cup 2025 on Sunday, former cricketer and West Bengal Sports Minister Manoj Tiwary said that he will "boycott" the game being played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The India national cricket team is taking on Pakistan for the first time in an international cricket match after the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. Ahead of the clash, there had been a widespread demand from the opposition to boycott the match. However, the Centre had issued no objection for the Indian team t ...Read More >
The two A teams will engage in the three-match 50-overs series at Kanpur's Green Park Stadium a few days after the conclusion of their two four-day unofficial Tests in Lucknow. IMAGE: Rajat Patidar will lead the India A team in the first match, while Tilak Varma will take over the captaincy role in the remaining two matches. Photograph: BCCI Opener Abhishek Sharma and left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh were on Sunday named in India A squad for the second and third One-dayers against Australia A. Ti ...Read More >
New Delhi: India secured a thrilling five-wicket win over Pakistan to claim the Asia Cup 2025 title on Sunday in Dubai. However, the focus quickly shifted from the victory to the team's refusal to accept the trophy. Citing political tensions between the two nations, Team India refused to receive the trophy from ACC Chairman and Pakistan Minister Mohsin Naqvi. The post-match presentation was delayed, but India stood firm, prompting Naqvi to take the winning trophy and medals back to his hotel. Adding to Pakistan's disappointment, several Indian players made gestures and remarks that quickly to ...Read More >
IND vs AUS, 2nd ODI: Rohit Sharma's defiant 73 went in vain as India surrendered the three-match ODI series against Australia after losing the second game by two wickets. New Delhi: A score of 264 on board in the first innings in Adelaide was a bit short of the mark but could have been defended if Indian bowlers showcased some intent by applying pressure in the crucial second ODI. India just didn't lose a match but also lost an opportunity to display their cricketing supremacy over the Australian side which has proved to be a trouble maker for them time and again. While it was a different da ...Read More >
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have plenty of work to do at the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction. With the highest purse and the most slots to fill, the three-time IPL champions will undoubtedly be the busiest franchise on Tuesday, December 16. What could Kolkata's auction strategy look like? Following Andre Russell's transition into the coaching staff and several high-profile releases, the Knight Riders have virtually an entire playing XI to build. They will need to be careful, as team ...Read More >
Bengaluru [India], : For Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar who will be returning to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad for the second time after being picked in the Indian Premier League 2025 auction, feels, it is more than just a professional opportunity it is a heartfelt homecoming and a very special one. Interestingly, both the players have worn the RCB jersey before but never shouldered the bowling responsibilities at the 'Chinnaswamy' in any of the past seasons of IPL. Both are eager ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) season 2025 is just around the corner as the highly-anticipated season of the most popular T20 league on the planet is less than two months away. Over the course of 17 seasons, numerous renowned batters have lit up the IPL, but only a select few have produced standout performances that are etched in the history books. As pitches have become more favorable to batting in recent years, batters have fully capitalised on the conditions. This has led to several high-scoring matches and the breaking of numerous batting records. ALSO ON ABP Live | BGT: ICC Rates Four ...Read More >
Mumbai, October 27: A new format brings new hope. As the afternoon sun shone over Manuka Oval in Canberra, Suryakumar Yadav's men began their T20 preparations with renewed energy and purpose. Having stumbled in the ODI series, India now eye redemption as they switch gears for the five-match T20I series against Australia, beginning Wednesday. The training session reflected a mix of intensity and calm. IND vs AUS 2025: Shikhar Dhawan Praises Virat Kohli for Becoming Highest Run-Getter in White-Ball Cricket. Players were seen going through running and stretching drills, fine-tuning their movemen ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 30 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble lauded Mumbai Indians batting icon Rohit Sharma's majestic half-century against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), describing it as a return to his dominant "2.0 avatar". Kumble highlighted Rohit's effortless strokeplay against top bowlers, his improved fitness, and sharp timing, calling the knock a statement performance that will pose a challenge to all IPL teams. Mumbai Indians ended a 13-season jinx by winning their first opening Indian Premier League (IPL) match with a clinical six-wicket victory over KKR on Sund ...Read More >
After India coach Gautam Gambhir lashed out at Kris Srikkanth, former India all-rounder says negativity sells and asks to avoid such contents After India team head coach Gautam Gambhir hit out against former captain and chairman of selectors Kris Srikkanth for his comments on pacer Harshit Rana, R Ashwin has come out in support saying there shouldn't be any personal attacks on a player. Rana's inclusion for the ODI tour of Australia received sharp criticism from Srikkanth where he said on his Yo ...Read More >
Check India vs Australia 4th T20I 2025 details. Get match date, time, venue, India & Australia full squads, and how to watch live in India on Star Sports & Disney+ Hotstar. The 4th T20I between India and Australia is on Thursday, November 6, 2025. The match will be at the Bill Pippen Oval, Gold Coast. It starts at 1:45 p.m. IST. The series is tied 1-1 after three matches. India Squad Captain: Suryakumar Yadav Vice-Captain: Shubman Gill Abhishek Sharma Tilak Varma Nitish Kumar Reddy Shivam Dube Axar Patel Jitesh Sharma (WK) Varun Chakaravarthy Jasprit Bumrah Arshdeep Singh Hars ...Read More >
Sanjay Bangar predicts Jonny Bairstow will be a high-value target for DC and KKR in the IPL 2026 auction due to his dual role. MSK Prasad notes that spinner Ravi Bishnoi could be sought after by SRH and CSK for his bowling and fielding.Bangar Backs Bairstow as High-Value Target Former India cricketer and batting coach Sanjay Bangar believes England's explosive batter Jonny Bairstow could emerge as a high-value target for franchises seeking a top-order wicketkeeper-batter ahead of the Indian Prem ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): The Indian all-rounder Axar Patel has been ruled out of the remaining two T20I matches of the five-match series against South Africa due to illness, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Monday. The BCCI said in its statement that the star all-rounder will be with the Indian side in Lucknow and that Patel will undergo further medical assessment. In place of Axar Patel, the BCCI Men's Selection Committee named Shahbaz Ahmed as his replacement for the remaining T20I matches against South Africa in Lucknow and Ahmedabad. The fourth T20I b ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League 2026 is set to begin on March 26 and conclude on May 31. This schedule will overlap with the Pakistan Super League for a second consecutive year. The IPL auction is scheduled for December 16 in Abu Dhabi. Teams are preparing for the upcoming season. Royal Challengers Bengaluru were the winners of the previous IPL season. The Indian Premier League 2026 is expected to run from March 26 to May 31, keeping its usual window in the cricket calendar. The Board of Control for C ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): Prashant Veer and Karthik Sharma, the two massive uncapped Indian signings made by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction, expressed their excitement to play under Indian and CSK icon MS Dhoni. Prashant and Karthik became the joint-most-expensive uncapped Indian players to be signed by an IPL franchise, getting Rs 14.20 crores each from CSK during the IPL Auction in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Speaking on JioStar during the 'Match Centre Live Auction 2026', Veer, UP's finisher during the 2025/26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMA ...Read More >
Australian all-rounder Cameron Green scripted history on Tuesday, becoming the most expensive overseas player of Indian Premier League (IPL) history. He was sold to the Kolkata Knight Riders for a staggering ₹25.20 crore at the IPL 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. The bidding opened with a cheeky raise from the Mumbai Indians, despite their limited purse, before the Rajasthan Royals entered the fray, leaving KKR to battle RR after MI exited. Green's addition bolsters the KKR squad th ...Read More >
The IPL 2025 mega auction, held on November 24-25 in Jeddah, saw a record-breaking total of Rs 639.15 crore spent by 10 teams on acquiring 182 players. Among the 577 players up for grabs, 13 Australians were sold, with pacer Josh Hazlewood fetching the highest bid at Rs. 12.50 crore from Royal Challengers Bangalore. Other notable signings included Mitchell Starc (Rs. 11.75 crore, Delhi Capitals), Marcus Stoinis (Rs. 11 crore, Punjab Kings), and Mitchell Marsh (Rs. 3.4 crore, Lucknow Super Giants). Punjab Kings made a significant splash, purchasing five Australian players, including Glenn Maxwe ...Read More >
Indian Premier League (IPL) trading window is a period of high intrigue and strategic maneuvering, where franchises can exchange players ahead of the new season. This window, which opens a week after the previous season concludes and runs until a week before the next player auction, allows teams to re-shape their squads through player-for-player swaps or all-cash deals. Notably, only players not bought at the most recent auction are eligible for trading, and all trades must comply with salary cap regulations and require player consent. With the IPL 2026 trading window now open, the spotlight i ...Read More >