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Pubudu Dassanayake succeeds Stuart Law as USA coach

Pubudu Dassanayake succeeds Stuart Law as USA coach

Former Sri Lanka and Canada cricketer Pubudu Dassanayake has been appointed as the new head coach of the USA's men's cricket team, according to the International Cricket Council (ICC). Previously, the 54-year-old helped the American team get their One-Day International status and establish their name in the cricketing world

"You couldn't take your eyes off Kohli": Atherton hails former India captain

Virat Kohli on Monday took to his official social media handle to announce his retirement in the format. In the previous week, traditional opening batsman Rohit Sharma drew curtains in the longest format of the game

15 May,2025 10:57 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

"He changed the way Team India plays cricket": Nasser Hussain on Virat Kohli

"I have been a massive Virat Kohli fan over the last 14 years - his stats speak for themselves - but he was so much more than that. It was his aura, swagger, and passion. We know Indian cricket fans, and the game means so much to them," Hussain said on the Sky Sports Cricket podcast

15 May,2025 10:56 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

"I'm gutted we won't see Virat Kohli in England this summer": Michael Vaughan

Vaughan was worried India was losing interest in Test cricket, and Kohli was the one who brought the love back to the format. The Test cricket would have been a far blander place without Kohli

15 May,2025 10:37 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

IPL 2025: As tournament set to resume, Shepherd, Livingstone rejoin RCB camp

Romario Shepherd was accompanied by Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, and Dwayne Bravo. Shepherd is also part of the West Indies ODI squad for their upcoming tour in England, which will start from May 29, and the schedule of the series will clash with the IPL 2025 playoffs

15 May,2025 09:56 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

"The Indian team needs a batsman like him": Cheteshwar Pujara's father Arvind

Cheteshwar Pujara’s father feels out-of-favour son deserves spot on Test team to England following Virat Kohli’s exit

15 May,2025 09:26 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure

IND vs ENG Tests: Anil Kumble picks this player to bat at number four in England

India are entering uncharted territory. For the first time since 1989, when Sachin Tendulkar made his debut, India will tour England for a Test series without Tendulkar or Kohli in the ranks

15 May,2025 08:26 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI

IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals sign Mustafizur Rahman as Jake-Fraser's replacement

Fraser-McGurk's release won't hurt DC as he was dropped after the first six games in which he tallied only 55 runs

14 May,2025 10:25 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

Alyssa Healy reveals behind-the-scenes turmoil during mid-game IPL halt

Both teams’ squads and staff were eventually relocated to Delhi through a complex combination of road and rail travel, passing through Hoshiarpur and Jalandhar

14 May,2025 07:43 PM IST | Melbourne | mid-day online correspondent

IPL 2025 opens door for temporary replacements amid overseas player exits

The decision to tweak replacement regulations was taken in light of the growing list of foreign players exiting the league midway due to international commitments

14 May,2025 06:24 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

Rohit Sharma hits Wankhede nets as IPL 2025 prepares for restart: WATCH

Mumbai Indians will next take the field on May 21, when they face off against Delhi Capitals in what will be a must-win game as the tournament heads into its business end

14 May,2025 05:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to retain grade A+ contracts despite retirement

In the annual player retainership list for the 2024-25 season, released in April, the BCCI named Kohli and Rohit in the elite Grade A+ category alongside pacer Jasprit Bumrah and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja

14 May,2025 04:36 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Rohit Sharma hits Wankhede nets as IPL 2025 prepares for restart: WATCH

Rohit Sharma hits Wankhede nets as IPL 2025 prepares for restart: WATCH

Mumbai Indians will next take the field on May 21, when they face off against Delhi Capitals in what will be a must-win game as the tournament heads into its business end

14 May,2025 05:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to retain grade A+ contracts despite retirement

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to retain grade A+ contracts despite retirement

In the annual player retainership list for the 2024-25 season, released in April, the BCCI named Kohli and Rohit in the elite Grade A+ category alongside pacer Jasprit Bumrah and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja

14 May,2025 04:36 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Overseas players caught in tug of war between IPL and national duty

Overseas players caught in tug of war between IPL and national duty

England begin a home ODI series against West Indies on May 29 and are still weighing their options in light of IPL’s altered schedule

14 May,2025 04:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis meets Rohit Sharma, extends wishes post Test retirement

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis meets Rohit Sharma, extends wishes post Test retirement

In the previous week, Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from the longest format of the game, which spanned 11 years. With his career-best score of 212 runs, Rohit drew curtains on the format as India's 16th-highest run-scorer

14 May,2025 03:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Yograj Singh disappointed over early retirements of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma

Yograj Singh disappointed over early retirements of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma

Coming back to Virat, Yograj Singh feels that him feeling that there is nothing more to achieve in the format could be the potential reason behind the 36-year-old's retirement. The former cricketer was very critical of Rohit as he said that the 38-year-old needed one person who could keep him motivated on a daily basis

14 May,2025 03:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Smriti Mandhana climbs to second spot in ICC Women’s ODI Batting rankings

Smriti Mandhana climbs to second spot in ICC Women’s ODI Batting rankings

As of now, Smriti Mandhana remains the only Team India player in the top 10 ODI rankings. In the recently concluded tri-series, she accumulated 264 runs in five innings. She finished the series as the second leading run-scorer with a century and a half-century

14 May,2025 02:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Ravichandran Ashwin picks Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's top Test knocks

Ravichandran Ashwin picks Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's top Test knocks

Previously, during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Ravichandran Ashwin hung up his boots from international cricket midway through the series. Team India will now clash against England in the five-match Test series without the likes of their three premier players

14 May,2025 01:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

India have huge amount of talent to fill big shoes of Kohli and Rohit: James

India have huge amount of talent to fill big shoes of Kohli and Rohit: James

"You just have to watch the IPL. They are bringing players into Test cricket from the IPL now who are just so attacking, aggressive, and fearless," said James Anderson. Ahead of the five-match Test series against India, the veteran of 188 Tests stated it is a tough challenge

14 May,2025 01:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

"Was he dropped or is it a personal decision?": Dev on Kohli's Test retirement

Former India skipper Kapil Dev shocked by Virat’s sudden retirement decision; insists country’s cricket-crazy fans deserve to know the reason behind it

14 May,2025 01:38 PM IST | Mumbai | Debasish Datta

IPL 2025: KKR vs RCB fever soars, fans exchange friendly banter outside stadium

    IPL 2025: KKR vs RCB fever soars, fans exchange friendly banter outside stadium

    As IPL 2025 kicked off today with a match between KKR and RCB in Eden Gardens, Kolkata, fans gathered in large numbers electrifying the atmosphere outside the stadium. Fans of both teams engaged in friendly banter, exchanging playful jabs and passionate chants, setting the perfect tone for an intense season opener. From face-painted superfans to enthusiastic chants the IPL spirit is alive and kicking.

    22 March,2025 09:21 PM IST
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