The IPL 2025 season kicks off on March 22 with Kolkata Knight Riders facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The 10-team tournament begins amidst significant injuries, including Jasprit Bumrah and multiple squad changes post the IPL Mega Auction. Teams will strive for victory with revamped squads, navigating player injuries and replacements to clinch the coveted title.
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Josh Inglis scored 102 off 94 balls on his Test debut against Sri Lanka, achieving the second-fastest century on debut in cricket history. Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith also reached milestones with scores of 232 and 141, respectively. Inglis continued a Western Australian trend of debut centuries in Test cricket, following Adam Voges, Shaun Marsh, and Marcus North.
The ICC Champions Trophy is approaching, and eight captains are ready to lead their teams. These leaders aim for victory in the 19-day tournament hosted by Pakistan. Notable captains include Hashmatullah Shahidi of Afghanistan, Steve Smith of Australia, Jos Buttler of England, and Rohit Sharma of India. Each team arrives with high hopes and strong strategies.
Chennai Super Kings' newly acquired Noor Ahmad proved his Rs 10 crore worth in his IPL debut, taking 4 wickets for 18 runs in their victory over Mumbai Indians. Despite Mitchell Santner's lackluster performance, the Afghan left-arm chinaman's spin-bowling showcased his value and secured CSK's win.
Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal, 36, regained consciousness after a major heart attack during a domestic match. He was leading Mohammedan Sporting Club when rushed to the hospital on Monday. The cricket community, including Shakib Al Hasan and Yuvraj Singh, expressed support. He is now stable, having undergone surgery to clear an artery blockage.
Indian men's cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir is vacationing in France with his family after leading India to victory in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. Following criticisms earlier in the season, India secured their first 50-over ICC title in 12 years with a win over New Zealand in the final.
Jammu and Kashmir skipper Paras Dogra expressed frustration over umpiring standards in their Ranji Trophy game against Mumbai. There were controversial decisions involving Mumbai players Shreyas Iyer and Ajinkya Rahane. Dogra appreciated Shardul Thakur's unbeaten 113, believing J&K can still contend with the 188-run lead if the target remains under 250.
Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma have advanced to the second and third positions, respectively, in the latest ICC ODI batting rankings following their recent century innings. They are closing in on Pakistan's Babar Azam, the current top-ranked batsman, as a thrilling competition for ranking supremacy looms ahead of the Champions Trophy.
Star Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav on Sunday became the fifth Indian spinner and 13th Indian bowler to take 300 international wickets. Achieving this milestone against Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy, he recorded figures of 3/40, helping India bowl out their rivals for 241. Kuldeep's achievement highlights his stellar contributions to India's spin attack.
Bowling legend Wasim Akram praised the ILT20 tournament for its high-quality cricket and competitive spirit, highlighting Desert Vipers as his favorite team. He emphasised the opportunities for UAE players to learn from international stars and urged them to capitalise on this exposure. With intense competition and emerging local talent, Akram believes ILT20 will help UAE rise as a top-performing Associate nation.