The match was already drawing considerable attention, featuring the current Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav at the helm for the Triumph Knights and seasoned Mumbai domestic cricketer Siddhesh Lad leading the Maratha Royals
James Anderson is both England's all-time leading wicket-taker and the most successful pace bowler in Test cricket with 704 wickets
After powering Thane Strikers to a formidable 205/6 with a brisk unbeaten half-century, Patil returned to make an impact with the ball, picking up two key wickets in a superb all-round display
The tragedy occurred when nearly two and half lakh people thronged the stadium to catch a glimpse of RCB cricketers after their maiden IPL trophy victory
Shreyas Iyer, who is currently enjoying a purple patch in his career, was surprisingly left out of the squad for the five-match Test series against England beginning June 20 in Leeds
Marking the debut of their women's team under the leadership of the Indian cricket star in the inaugural Women's Maharashtra Premier League (WMPL), they will be looking to continue their winning run from the men's league, and with a powerhouse like Mandhana, it is definitely going to be interesting
Speaking ahead of India’s departure for the England Test series, Gambhir voiced his deep concern and disapproval of public roadshows being used as platforms for celebratory events
As part of their preparations, the Indian Test squad, led by Gill, will participate in a warm-up intrasquad match against India A, which will help players adjust to English conditions before the marquee series kicks off
Alongside Jamie Overton, Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse, who missed the Zimbabwe series due to niggles, have also been recalled. Rising star Jacob Bethell has also made the cut
Ponting further suggested that with the added burden of leadership, Gill should consider anchoring the innings from the No. 4 position, following the Test retirement of stalwart Virat Kohli
Virat's mother, Saroj, was seen smiling through tears as she stood alongside other family members, overcome with emotion, in viral pictures shared by his sister Bhawna and brother Vikas
Earlier on Wednesday, RCB had found themselves at the centre of a storm after posting a celebratory video online, mere hours after the stampede that claimed mutiple lives and left several others seriously injured
Virat's mother, Saroj, was seen smiling through tears as she stood alongside other family members, overcome with emotion, in viral pictures shared by his sister Bhawna and brother Vikas
05 June,2025 06:02 PM IST | Bengaluru | mid-day online correspondentEarlier on Wednesday, RCB had found themselves at the centre of a storm after posting a celebratory video online, mere hours after the stampede that claimed mutiple lives and left several others seriously injured
05 June,2025 04:09 PM IST | Bengaluru | mid-day online correspondentThe ceremony was attended by close family members and friends. Team India and Kolkata Knight Riders' batsman Rinku Singh also made his appearance for Kuldeep Yadav's engagement. In the IPL 2025, Kuldeep Yadav represented Delhi Capitals. He concluded the tournament with 15 wickets under his belt in 14 matches
05 June,2025 03:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSairaj Patil delivered an unbeaten knock of 47 runs off just 22 deliveries, helping Eagle Thane Strikers register a victory by five wickets against Triumph Knights Mumbai North East at the DY Patil Stadium. During the run chase, Varun Lavande played a knock of 57 runs during which he smashed five boundaries and three maximums
05 June,2025 03:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDuring the celebrations of RCB's historic IPL 2025 triumph, thousands of people gathered to get a glimpse of their favourite cricketing heroes. Virat Kohli finished the tournament as RCB's highest run-scorer and third overall on the list of the IPL 2025 top run-scorers. Having featured in 15 matches, the right-hander scored 657 runs
05 June,2025 02:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
Newly-appointed India Test captain Shubman Gill, alongside head coach Gautam Gambhir, addressed the media in a pre-departure press conference ahead of the five-match Test series against England, starting June 20. The duo delved into a range of topics including key player omissions, squad strategy, and the tragic stampede incident during RCB’s IPL victory celebrations in Bengaluru (Photos: Ashish Raje)
Reflecting on the celebration, Kirmani said during his time there was no such media hype and there was no TV and there was no such thing which could lead to such things
05 June,2025 01:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Royal Challengers Bengaluru coach Andy Flower calls Pandya’s spell (2-17) the major difference, crediting smart auction planning for sealing their maiden IPL title
05 June,2025 08:32 AM IST | Ahmedabad | Sunil K Vaidya
Marsh missed the Pakistan series and has recovered from a lower back injury that kept him out of the Champions Trophy earlier this year
05 June,2025 08:17 AM IST | Sydney | AFP
Patil’s unbeaten 47 off 22 balls helps Eagle Thane Strikers beat Suryakumar Yadav-led Triumphs Knights MNE by five wickets in their opening fixture
05 June,2025 08:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure
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The Maharashtra Cricket Association is hosting the inaugural edition of the Women’s Maharashtra Premier League (WMPL). Ahead of the season, Ratnagiri Jets skipper Smriti Mandhana, along with Devieka Palshikaar, the team’s Lead Performance Coach, addressed key questions from the media. Speaking on WMPL’s impact on women’s cricket, Smriti called it “revolutionary”, adding that having a platform like WMPL is a game-changer for aspiring female cricketers. Mandhana also answered on the if superstar culture hampers team performance. Take a look.
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