Aminul Islam, Bangladesh's first Test centurion, has been appointed as the new president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) following Faruque Ahmed's removal. Aminul, fondly known as "Bulbul," previously captained Bangladesh in the 1999 World Cup. His appointment comes amidst political turmoil in Bangladesh, triggered by the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
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A run-fest unfolded in the IPL 2025 Eliminator. Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans scored a combined 436 runs. Mumbai Indians posted 228/5, led by Rohit Sharma's 81. Sai Sudharsan's 81 guided Gujarat Titans, but they fell short, scoring 208/6. Mumbai Indians won by 20 runs. They will now face Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2.
Shubman Gill has been named India's Test captain, succeeding Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, with Rishabh Pant as his deputy for the upcoming England series. Gill, at 25, acknowledges the influence of his predecessors, noting Kohli's aggressive leadership and Sharma's calm, tactical approach. Having debuted in 2020, Gill has played 32 Test matches, amassing 1,893 runs with five centuries.
Rivaba Jadeja expressed her pride as Ravindra Jadeja became the longest-reigning No.1 Test all-rounder, a moment of honour for their family and Indian cricket fans. She acknowledged India's progress in sports and thanked the Indian team's players and coaches. As per the latest ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings, Jadeja holds the top spot with 400 points, comfortably ahead of Bangladesh’s Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who sits second with 327 points.
The BCCI has reappointed T Dilip as the Indian team's fielding coach for the upcoming England tour due to the unavailability of a suitable replacement. This decision follows the board's earlier decision to part ways with Dilip after the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru created IPL history by winning all seven away matches in the 2025 season, propelled by Jitesh Sharma's unbeaten 85, securing a six-wicket victory against Lucknow Super Giants. RCB chased down a formidable 228, marking their highest successful chase and finishing second in the points table. This win sets up a Qualifier 1 clash with Punjab Kings.
Seattle Orcas CEO Hemant Dua believes cricket will carve out a space for itself in the USA. He says if Major League Cricket (MLC) along with the other stakeholders can work hand in hand, then sky is the limit for cricket's expansion in the US. In a free-wheeling interview with TimesofIndia.com, Dua spoke at length about the various issues, the challenges, the ambition, and how MLC is taking its baby steps in the USA.
Jitesh Sharma's explosive, unbeaten 85 propelled Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a record-breaking chase against Lucknow Super Giants. Overcoming cramps and a couple of close calls, Jitesh credited his mentor Dinesh Karthik's advice for his match-winning knock. Bengaluru's victory secured their flawless away record and paved their path to a top-two finish.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a crucial top-two finish in a high-stakes IPL match against Lucknow Super Giants. LSG posted a formidable 227/3, highlighted by Rishabh Pant's explosive century. RCB's successful chase, their highest ever in IPL history, was marked by a controversial Mankad appeal that was later withdrawn. Jitesh Sharma's blistering 85* and Mayank Agarwal's support propelled RCB to victory.
During Friday's IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad, Krunal Pandya suffered an unfortunate dismissal. He became the 17th batter in IPL history, and second this season after Abhinav Manohar, to be out hit wicket.