Author: Virat Verma

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.…

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…

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…