Author: Virat Verma

The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) kicks off today. The opening match will see defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). This season is unique as most captains are relatively new and around the age of 30, meaning they are likely to continue leading their teams for the coming seasons. Additionally, new rules introduced this year will add to the excitement of the tournament. Rule 1: Ban on Saliva Use Lifted The most significant change in the new rules is the reintroduction of saliva application on the ball. This practice was banned…

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering lifting the ban on applying saliva to the ball in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, which starts on March 22. A detailed discussion has been held on this proposal, and it will be presented to the captains of all IPL teams in Mumbai on Thursday. The International Cricket Council (ICC) had banned the age-old practice of applying saliva to shine the ball as a precautionary measure during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022, ICC made this ban permanent. IPL also incorporated this rule into its playing conditions after…

Usually, an opening ceremony is held before the first match of any IPL season. However, this time, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has a different plan. As IPL completes 18 years, BCCI will not just organize an opening ceremony before the first match of IPL 2025 but will also conduct an opening ceremony before the first match at each venue throughout the season. To celebrate 18 years of one of the world’s leading franchise tournaments, BCCI will host special ceremonies at all 13 venues. The IPL 2025 celebrations will continue throughout the season, with cultural programs…

The IPL season is not far away, and ahead of its start, former Australian wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Gilchrist has named his all-time best IPL XI. In his playing XI, he has included seven Indian players. Afghanistan’s spinner Rashid Khan has been chosen as the 12th man, but interestingly, Gilchrist did not pick any Australian player in his squad. For the opening pair, he selected Chris Gayle and Rohit Sharma, while Virat Kohli was placed at number three. Players Selected by Adam Gilchrist For the fourth position, Gilchrist picked Suresh Raina, while South African legend AB de Villiers was placed at number…

The IPL 2025 season is about to begin, and only four days are left for its start. Every season, new records are made, and some players establish their names in this league. Meanwhile, some experienced players are close to achieving major milestones. Two such legendary Indian batsmen, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, have a chance to accomplish a special achievement in this IPL season. Kohli Focused on Preparations The upcoming IPL season will begin on March 22, with the first match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders. Before the opening match, Virat Kohli was seen practicing…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has sent a legal notice to South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch. Bosch decided to skip the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and instead play in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The 30-year-old cricketer has been selected by Mumbai Indians for IPL 2025 as a replacement for Lizaad Williams, who withdrew from the tournament due to injury. At the PSL Players Draft held on January 13 in Lahore, Bosch was picked in the Diamond category by Peshawar Zalmi. Earlier this year, he made his debut for South Africa in a series against Pakistan. PCB Issues Official Statement…

New Zealand completely dominated Pakistan in the first T20I at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. The Kiwi bowlers dismantled Pakistan’s batting lineup, restricting them to just 91 runs. Pakistan couldn’t even complete their 20 overs, getting bowled out in 18.4 overs. Pakistan’s Embarrassing Performance Khushdil Shah was the highest scorer for Pakistan with 32 runs. For New Zealand, Jacob Duffy took four wickets, Kyle Jamieson claimed three, Ish Sodhi picked up two, and Zachary Foulkes took one. Pakistan handed debuts to Hasan Nawaz, Abdul Samad, and Mohammad Ali, but none of them could make a significant impact. Lowest T20I Score Against New…

Rohit Sharma is expected to be selected as captain for the five-match Test series against England in June following India’s victory in the Champions Trophy. According to a report by The Indian Express, Rohit could lead the team on this tour. Before the Champions Trophy, Rohit was going through a rough patch, and his performance in the Test series against Australia was not impressive. Two ICC Trophies Under Rohit’s Leadership Rohit was left out of the fifth Test match against Australia in Sydney during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, raising questions about his future in the format. However, under his captaincy, India…

Team India has won the Champions Trophy after defeating New Zealand in the final, securing the title for the third time in history. With the conclusion of the tournament, the ICC ODI Team Rankings have also been updated. While India remains at the top, Pakistan’s ranking has taken a hit. Here’s a look at how all the teams that played in the Champions Trophy are ranked. ICC ODI Team Rankings: India Stays on Top India continues to dominate the ICC ODI Team Rankings with a rating of 122. The interesting fact is that no other team is even close to…

After the 2025 Champions Trophy, India’s next big target in ODI cricket will be the 2027 ODI World Cup. So, what does Team India’s ODI schedule look like until the 2027 World Cup? Rohit Sharma and his team are set to play a total of nine bilateral ODI series, featuring 27 matches. Additionally, some more ODI matches may be scheduled closer to the tournament. However, after the Champions Trophy 2025, India will not play any ODIs for several months. The 2027 ODI World Cup is expected to take place between October and December. Before that, Team India will play a…