Delhi Capitals will have a new captain for IPL 2025, with Axar Patel, KL Rahul, and Faf du Plessis as the main contenders. Retained player Axar Patel, who has shown impressive form and leadership qualities, is a strong candidate. Rahul's captaincy experience previously in the IPL also makes him a top choice.
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The International League T20 is back for its third season with an impressive commentary team and thrilling cricket. The opening ceremony will feature Bollywood stars and hosts Dubai Capitals will face defending champions MI Emirates. Top international stars will participate, making the event a must-watch for cricket fans.
Lucknow Super Giants aim for their first home win this season against Punjab Kings at Ekana International Stadium, with skipper Rishabh Pant eager to make a mark. After a narrow loss to Delhi Capitals and a strong comeback against Sunrisers Hyderabad, LSG looks to continue their momentum, relying on top-order batsmen and a strategic spin attack.
Suryakumar Yadav will lead Mumbai Indians in their IPL 2025 opener against Chennai Super Kings, as Hardik Pandya is serving a match ban. In a press conference, Yadav humorously addressed tackling the challenge posed by the five-time champions CSK at their home ground, including that of legendary MS Dhoni. The fixture will take place at 7:30pm IST.
The 2025 Women's ODI World Cup final will be hosted at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, new Chandigarh. Matches will occur at five venues in India from September 29 to October 26, including Thiruvananthapuram and Indore. Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and India have qualified, with remaining teams determined from qualifiers in Lahore.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) remains confident about the readiness of Karachi's National Stadium for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 starting February 19. Despite significant challenges and delays in the renovation efforts, PCB officials maintain optimism. Concerns persist until possession of the upgraded stadiums is confirmed by the Board.
Jofra Archer clean bowled Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill with a fiery 147.7 kmph delivery in their IPL 2025 clash, marking his third dismissal of Gill in just 15 balls faced. The video of the wicket went viral as Archer continued his strong comeback after a record-expensive spell earlier this season.
Nat Sciver-Brunt's stellar performance in both batting and bowling led the Mumbai Indians to a five-wicket win against Gujarat Giants in the Women's Premier League. Sciver-Brunt claimed two wickets and scored 57 runs off 39 balls. Key contributions by teammates further restricted Gujarat Giants to 120 runs, securing an easy chase for Mumbai.
Chennai Super Kings' investment in Afghan spinner Noor Ahmad is yielding significant returns in the IPL, contrasting with Gujarat Titans' decision to let him go. Noor's impressive performance, highlighted by his Purple Cap-winning form with 12 wickets, overshadows Rashid Khan's struggles.
Travis Head continued his dominance against India with a second consecutive century (103*) in the third Test at the Gabba. His blistering knock, alongside Steve Smith's steady 65*, propelled Australia to 233/4 at tea on Day 2. This marked Head's third century in seven innings against India in Test cricket. He also scored a century to win Australia the 2023 ODI World Cup final against India.
Former Indian coach, Lalchand Rajput, praised the International League T20 for transforming UAE cricket by boosting the national team's performance with international player participation. Under Rajput's leadership, the UAE achieved significant milestones, including qualifying for the 2025 Asia Cup. He highlighted key players like Muhammad Waseem and Dhruv Parashar for their promising performances.