Just before the England tour, Team India suffered a major setback as star batter Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on 12 May. This decision came as a huge shock to fans and former cricketers alike. As India gets ready for the England series, the absence of King Kohli at number four in the batting lineup could be deeply felt. After Sachin Tendulkar’s retirement, Kohli took over the No. 4 position in Tests and piled up runs, ensuring the team never missed the Master Blaster. Aussie Legend Makes a Big Statement on Kohli’s Retirement Former Australian captain Michael…
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A three-match T20 International series is currently being played between England and West Indies. The first match took place at Chester-le-Street, where hosts England defeated West Indies by 21 runs. Earlier, England had already clean swept West Indies in the three-match ODI series. Now, England has made a strong start to the T20 series as well. In this match, Jos Buttler played a brilliant innings. Although he missed out on a century, he put his team in a strong position. Talking about the match, England captain Harry Brook won the toss and opted to bat first. Initially, this decision didn’t…
Starting June 20, Team India will face England in a five-match Test series. According to reports, the upcoming series will be contested for a newly introduced trophy named after two cricketing legends – Sachin Tendulkar and James Anderson. The series will kick off at Headingley. The Pataudi Trophy was first introduced in 2007 to commemorate 75 years of Test cricket between India and England. It was named in honour of the Pataudi family, which gave Indian cricket two captains – Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi and Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. However, this time, the series will not be played for the…
England has announced their 14-member squad for the first Test against India, scheduled to begin on June 20 at Headingley, Leeds. Ben Stokes will lead the side. The squad includes two fresh faces – fast bowlers Josh Tongue and Sam Cook – while seasoned all-rounder Chris Woakes makes his return. Tongue and Woakes are also part of the England Lions team set to play an unofficial match against India A from June 6. Jamie Overton also makes a comeback to the Test side. England Squad for 1st Test vs India: Ben Stokes (captain), Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon…
Team India’s star cricketer and left-arm chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav has gotten engaged to his childhood friend. In a ceremony held in Lucknow on Wednesday, Kuldeep exchanged rings with his longtime friend Vanshika. The event was attended by several well-known cricketers. According to reports, Vanshika hails from Kanpur and her father works with LIC. Among the guests was Indian cricketer Rinku Singh, along with other prominent names from the cricketing world. Kuldeep Yadav has also been selected for India’s upcoming tour of England, where the team is set to play a five-match Test series starting from June 20. Kuldeep is…
The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) concluded on June 3. Although the season was supposed to end earlier, it had to be postponed by more than a week due to military tensions between India and Pakistan. Now that the IPL is officially over, dozens of players from India and around the world are free from franchise duties. While international cricket had already resumed in parts, it’s now going to fully take centre stage. So, what does India’s upcoming cricket schedule look like? Let’s take a look. The Indian cricket team will return to international action from June…
The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has concluded with a thrilling final between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Punjab Kings won the toss and opted to bowl first. Batting first, RCB posted 190 runs in 20 overs, losing 9 wickets, powered by Virat Kohli’s 43-run knock. In reply, Punjab Kings could only manage 184 runs for 7 wickets in their 20 overs. With this win, Royal Challengers Bangalore secured their maiden IPL title. After the match, the presentation ceremony saw a shower of prize money on teams and players. Champions Showered with Cash Rewards As usual,…
Royal Challengers Bangalore have finally ended their 17-year-long wait for an IPL trophy. In the grand final held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, RCB defeated Punjab Kings by 6 wickets to lift their maiden IPL title. As Bangalore neared victory, tears welled up in Virat Kohli’s eyes. It took 18 years for RCB to claim their first-ever championship. Punjab Kings, chasing a target of 191, got off to a decent start. However, wickets started tumbling regularly, and in the end, they managed only 184 runs for the loss of 7 wickets. Krunal Pandya bowled a crucial spell, while…
IPL 2025 has reached its climax, with the title match set to take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face Punjab Kings in a high-stakes final. Both teams have a golden opportunity to end their 18-year-long wait for an IPL trophy. However, just ahead of the all-important clash, RCB is facing a major concern—uncertainty over the fitness of one of their star players. Suspense Over Tim David’s Availability Australian power-hitter Tim David, known for his explosive batting, has missed the last two matches due to a hamstring injury. Even in his absence, RCB…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings are all set to face off in the grand finale of IPL 2025. Both teams have made it to the final after a long wait and are still chasing their maiden IPL title. The final will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The match will begin at 7:30 PM, with the toss scheduled for 7:00 PM. All Eyes on Kohli Once again, all eyes will be on Virat Kohli in the final, who recently announced his retirement from Test cricket. Kohli has been in exceptional form this season and is…