The three-match T20 series between West Indies and Ireland was reduced to just one game, as two matches were washed out due to rain. The third and final match was played on Sunday, June 15, in Bready, where West Indies secured a convincing win and claimed the series. Earlier, the West Indies team had faced heavy defeats against England in both the ODI and T20 series, but they bounced back strongly against Ireland by posting a massive total of over 250 runs. In this match, Ireland’s captain Paul Stirling won the toss and chose to bowl first. However, his decision…
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After Australia’s defeat in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final, former Aussie pacer Mitchell Johnson strongly criticised star bowler Josh Hazlewood. Johnson expressed surprise that Hazlewood chose to prioritise the Indian Premier League (IPL) over preparing for the WTC Final. Hazlewood had a brilliant IPL season for the title-winning RCB, taking 22 wickets and claiming the crucial wicket of Priyansh Arya in the final. He rejoined the national team after the IPL break, while some Australian players had refused to return to India. However, in the WTC Final, Hazlewood managed to take only two wickets, and Australia suffered a five-wicket…
Aiden Kyle Markram, born October 4, 1994, in Centurion, South Africa, is a versatile right-handed batsman who represents the Proteas across all formats. The talented all-rounder has established himself as a key figure in South African cricket, known for his technical batting prowess and leadership qualities. Primarily an opening batsman, Markram’s adaptability allows him to excel in any batting position. He also contributes as a handy right-arm off-spinner, capable of containing opposition batters and taking crucial wickets in the middle overs. Historic WTC Final Performance Against Australia (2025) Markram etched his name in cricket history during the ICC World Test…
Just before the five-match Test series between India and England begins on 20 June 2025 at Headingley, Leeds, the England team has suffered a major setback. Already dealing with injuries in their pace department, England has now lost Josh Tongue to injury. Tongue walked off the field during the second unofficial Test for England Lions against India A due to discomfort. In response, the selectors have quickly added a 19-year-old fast bowler to the squad as cover. Injury Woes Mount for England’s Pace Attack England’s fast bowling unit was already under pressure. Key pacer Mark Wood is out due to…
India and England are set to play a five match Test series in England from 20th June 2025. Shubman Gill is going to lead a young Indian side as both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have retired from the longest format of the game. Ben Stokes make a return after an injury and is going to lead the England team. BCCI has already announced the squad of Indian cricket team for all five Tests. On the other hand, ECB has revealed the squad for 1st Test. The first match of the series is scheduled to be played at Headingley in…
The final match of the three-match T20 International series between England and West Indies was played in Southampton. In this high-scoring encounter, hosts England posted a massive total of 248 runs, completely dominating the West Indies bowling attack. This score marked England’s second-highest total in T20I history. In response, West Indies managed to score only 211 runs, falling short by 37 runs. With this victory, England completed a clean sweep over the visitors in the T20I series, having already whitewashed them in the preceding ODI series. Also Read-: RCB Achieves 18-Year Dream, Wins IPL Title for the First Time by…
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) remained in the spotlight throughout the IPL 2025 season. The team delivered an impressive performance and, for the first time in 18 years, lifted the trophy—earning praise from all corners. However, after their historic win, RCB has found itself in the midst of controversy. The stampede incident in Bengaluru on June 4 has reportedly affected the franchise’s brand value. Amid this, rumours surfaced suggesting that RCB’s ownership could be up for sale. But the franchise owners have now firmly denied any such plans. RCB is owned by the Indian arm of the UK-based Diageo PLC. Diageo…
South African cricketer Heinrich Klaasen recently announced his retirement from international cricket, leaving the cricketing world shocked. Days after the announcement, Klaasen revealed the real reason behind his decision to step away at just 33 years of age. He explained that he wanted to balance international duties with commitments to major T20 leagues around the world. However, a lack of agreement with Cricket South Africa (CSA) and recent coaching changes led him to take this tough call. According to reports, Klaasen originally had plans to continue playing for South Africa until the 2027 Cricket World Cup. But things changed when…
Delhi Capitals had a fairly decent run in IPL 2025, but the team failed to secure a spot in the playoffs. They started the season on a strong note but suffered consecutive defeats in the middle, which ultimately cost them a place in the top four. While some players stood out with their performances, others couldn’t deliver as expected. Interestingly, one player bought for a massive ₹11 crore ended up playing only two matches. Now, the head coach of Delhi Capitals has revealed the reason behind this surprising move. Hemang Badani Breaks Silence The player in question is left-arm pacer…
Indian cricketer Rinku Singh is all set to get engaged to Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Priya Saroj. The couple’s engagement date and details had already been revealed earlier. The engagement ceremony is scheduled to take place on Sunday, 8 June, in Lucknow. They are expected to tie the knot on 18 November in Varanasi. Engagement Ceremony to Be Held at This Hotel in Lucknow Preparations are in full swing for Rinku Singh and Priya Saroj’s ring ceremony. The event will be held at the five-star Centrum Hotel in Lucknow on Sunday. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 1 PM.…