Author: Virat Verma

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to announce the list of centrally contracted players soon. Shreyas Iyer, who played a key role in India’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 victory as the highest run-scorer, is likely to regain his central contract after proving his worth in domestic cricket. However, it is understood by Sports Tak that Ishan Kishan may not make the cut for the contract. Both Iyer and Kishan were omitted from last season’s central contract list due to their failure to participate in domestic cricket matches. While Iyer has since excelled in ODIs and…

Rajasthan Royals (RR) secured their first victory in IPL 2025 by defeating Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 6 runs in the 11th match of the season. However, despite this win, RR’s stand-in captain Riyan Parag has been fined. The fine was imposed on Parag due to a slow over-rate. As a result, he will have to pay a ₹12 lakh penalty. The match, played in Guwahati on Sunday, saw Nitish Rana’s explosive 81 off 36 balls and Wanindu Hasaranga’s four-wicket haul, helping Rajasthan secure the win. Nitish smashed 10 fours and 5 sixes, guiding RR to a total of 182/9.…

Is Hardik Pandya in love again after parting ways with Natasa Stankovic? If social media discussions and speculations are to be believed, then the answer is yes. Reports suggest that Hardik’s alleged new love interest is none other than famous singer and TV personality Jasmin Walia. Jasmin has been spotted cheering for Mumbai Indians and its captain, Hardik Pandya, during two IPL 2025 matches. She was even seen boarding the MI team bus after their victory against Kolkata Knight Riders, which has fueled the rumors even further. Only players and their close associates are allowed in the team bus, making…

Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli has revealed his next big goal. Speculation is high on whether Kohli will participate in the 2027 ODI World Cup. Kohli himself has stated that he is focused on winning the next World Cup. India recently won the 2024 T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy this year, and Kohli was an integral part of both ICC tournament victories. Kohli Currently Playing in IPL 2025 Kohli is currently participating in IPL 2025. Recently, during an event, he spoke about his career ambitions and expressed his desire to win another World Cup. The 2027 ODI World…

Rohit Sharma’s bat has remained quiet in IPL 2025. After playing in the T20 World Cup final last year, this is his first T20 tournament, but he has struggled to score runs. In the 18th season of IPL, Rohit has played three innings so far and has managed to score only 21 runs in total. He has now broken a 15-year-old unwanted record for the lowest aggregate score after the first three innings of an IPL season. Played as an Impact Substitute Rohit’s form has been so concerning that on Monday, against Kolkata Knight Riders, he was brought in as…

The 13th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will be played between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Punjab Kings (PBKS). This match, hosted at the Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, will be the first home game for LSG under the captaincy of Rishabh Pant. The team will be eager to start with a win. The pitch at Ekana Stadium faced a lot of criticism in the previous IPL season, as runs were very hard to come by. During the 2023 World Cup, the pitches were revamped. However, in five matches, only one team…

Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai will host its first IPL 2025 match today, featuring Mumbai Indians against Kolkata Knight Riders. Mumbai is known for its high-scoring games, so don’t be surprised if this match also turns into a run-fest. Will the pitch assist pacers, or will spinners make an impact? One thing is certain – with the ground being small, fans can expect a flurry of fours and sixes. Before the match begins, let’s take a look at the pitch report for this iconic stadium. Talking about Wankhede Stadium, a total of 118 IPL matches have been played here. Out of…

The IPL 2025 match between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Mumbai Indians will be played on Monday. Looking at the head-to-head record, Mumbai has the upper hand, but they have lost both their opening matches this season, giving KKR a psychological advantage. KKR started the 18th season of IPL with a loss against RCB but bounced back with a win over Rajasthan Royals in their last match. Head-to-Head Record KKR will try to maintain their momentum against Mumbai Indians. On the other hand, if Mumbai fails to make a comeback, they will suffer a hat-trick of losses. So…

Mumbai Indians, the most successful team in IPL history, will face Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill, in the 9th match of IPL 2025 on Saturday. Both teams are eager to register their first win of the season. Gujarat lost their first match against Punjab Kings by 11 runs, while Mumbai suffered a four-wicket defeat to Chennai Super Kings. Gujarat’s Bowlers Need to Improve In their previous match, Gujarat Titans’ bowlers conceded too many runs against Punjab Kings. Despite coming close to the target, they lost by 11 runs. The team will be hoping for a strong batting performance and…

In the ninth match of the 18th season of IPL, Shubman Gill-led Gujarat Titans will take on Mumbai Indians at their home ground. Hardik Pandya is set to return as Mumbai Indians’ captain in this match. The match will be played on March 29 at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, starting at 7:30 PM IST. Both Gujarat and Mumbai lost their opening matches this season, so they will be eager to secure their first win and get on the points table. GT vs MI Pitch Report The match between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians will be played at the Narendra Modi…