Author: Virat Verma

The schedule for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has been announced. The league will commence on March 22, with the opening match between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Kolkata’s home ground, Eden Gardens. The tournament will span 65 days, featuring matches across 13 different venues. Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator will be held in Hyderabad, while Qualifier 2 and the final are scheduled for Kolkata. The final match is set for May 25. Evening matches will begin at 7:30 PM, with the toss at 7:00 PM. Double-header matches are scheduled to start at 3:30…

The ICC Champions Trophy is set to begin on February 19 in Pakistan and the UAE. Due to political tensions between India and Pakistan, the tournament will follow a hybrid model. Team India will kick off its campaign on February 20 against Bangladesh. India’s group also includes Pakistan and New Zealand. The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan clash is scheduled for February 23, while India will face New Zealand in its final league match on March 2. A total of eight teams are participating, divided into two groups of four. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the…

Discussions about IPL 2025 have already begun, and some teams are yet to announce their captains. One such team is Delhi Capitals. Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has identified three potential candidates for the captaincy role in IPL 2025—Axar Patel, KL Rahul, and Faf du Plessis. He believes that considering Axar’s rising stature in Indian cricket, he might be the frontrunner in the race. Delhi Retained Axar Patel Delhi Capitals had retained Axar Patel for ₹16.50 crore before the mega auction last year, showcasing their trust in his abilities. Later, they bought KL Rahul for ₹14 crore and Faf du…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the prize money for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. Compared to the previous edition, the total prize pool has been increased by 53%. The winning team will receive $2.4 million (approximately ₹19.5 crore). Matches to be Held in Pakistan and Dubai The tournament will be hosted in Pakistan and Dubai. Since India refused to travel to Pakistan, ICC decided to hold India’s matches in Dubai. India will begin its campaign on February 20 against Bangladesh. The Indian team is placed in Group A, which also includes defending champions Pakistan, New Zealand, and Bangladesh.…

The second match of the third season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) will feature a thrilling clash between the inaugural champions, Mumbai Indians (MI), and the two-time finalists, Delhi Capitals (DC). Both teams will begin their WPL 2024 campaign with this match, which will be played at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. Let’s take a look at the pitch conditions and weather forecast for this match. Vadodara Stadium Pitch Report This is the first time WPL matches are being held at Kotambi Stadium. The venue is relatively new, and it previously hosted an ODI match where the Indian women’s…

Cricket is evolving, and the players with big reputations also struggle to find a position in the playing XI when not performing up to the mark. Even the legendary Sachin Tendulkar was thrown out of the Indian team at the end of his career. Despite these facts, one can’t refute the baffling stats of a few underperforming players getting to represent their cricketing teams at the international level. These overrated cricketers in 2025 can be called one-hit wonders who performed well in only one or two games before hitting rock bottom. They continued to play because of their potential, which…

The third edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) is set to begin today, Friday. This season will feature a total of five teams. For the first time, the tournament will be hosted across four cities: Baroda, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Lucknow. A Total of 22 Matches Will Be Played The tournament will have five teams, with each team playing against the others twice. This means each team will play a total of eight matches. In total, 22 matches will be played in the tournament. The league stage will take place from February 14 to March 11, featuring 20 matches. Interestingly,…

Gujarat Giants Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women is the first match of the WPL 2025. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM. It is going to be played at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. Not many matches have been played at this venue. Fans can watch the match in the stadium for just Rs 100. WPL tickets have been priced very economically to attract the viewers. GG-W vs RCB-W, WPL 2025- Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara Pitch Report Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara is expected to have a batting friendly pitch. Spinners might find some purchase from the wicket but…

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to kick start on 19 February 2025, with a match between Pakistan and New Zealand. The tournament is going to be played in a hybrid format due to India’s refusal to travel to Pakistan. All of India’s matches are going to be held in Dubai International Stadium. Certain conditions have been imposed on the venues, in case India qualifies or does not qualify for the semi-final and final. Here, we have covered everything you need to know about the upcoming tournament in detail. ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Groups Group A: India, Bangladesh, New Zealand,…

New Zealand vs Pakistan is set to be the final of Tri-Series 2025, involving Pakistan, New Zealand and South Africa. The final is scheduled to be played at the National Stadium in Karachi on 14th February 2025. It will start at 2:30 PM IST. New Zealand has won both its matches to reach the final, while Pakistan defeated South Africa after being defeated by New Zealand to reach the final. Here, you can find out the commentators and umpires for the final of the Tri-Series. NZ vs PAK Tri-Series 2025 Final- List of Commentators for the Match Aamir Sohail, Bazid…