Chennai Super Kings (CSK) secured a four-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians (MI) in their IPL 2025 opener. Rachin Ravindra’s unbeaten 65 and Ruturaj Gaikwad’s quick 53 were key highlights. Deepak Chahar impressed for MI with his all-round performance. MS Dhoni made history by playing in all 18 IPL editions and showcased his exceptional glovework.
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Ravichandran Ashwin retired from international cricket on December 18. He last appeared for India in the Adelaide Test of this Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Ashwin ended his career with 537 Test wickets. Fellow cricketers praised his contributions to the sport. They called him a legend and a match-winner. Ashwin will continue to play franchise cricket.
Vidarbha clinched their third Ranji Trophy title after drawing the final against Kerala, thanks to their first-innings lead. Their earlier titles were in 2017-18 and 2018-19. Karun Nair's 135 added the icing on the cake for Vidarbha who clinched the trophy at Jamtha in Nagpur
New Zealand is gearing up for the Champions Trophy final against India, with concerns about overcoming the challenge posed by India's Varun Chakravarthy. Additionally, they are hoping for the fitness of their leading wicket-taker, Matt Henry, to avoid a significant blow.
Chennai Super Kings' IPL 2025 campaign faces significant challenges after their fifth defeat in six matches, succumbing to Kolkata Knight Riders. The five-time champions recorded their lowest home total, intensifying concerns about their performance. Michael Clarke suggests CSK's confidence is low, criticizing their lack of intent and conservative approach.
Shikhar Dhawan shared a tribute to Wankhede Stadium on its 50th anniversary, celebrating iconic moments and fans' passion. Rohit Sharma committed to striving for the 2025 Champions Trophy win to add to its legacy, reminiscing about his dreams and past victories celebrated at this historic venue.
Aakash Chopra selected his squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy, excluding Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav. He emphasized Rohit Sharma’s leadership and credits Shreyas Iyer's recent performance. KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant will be included as wicketkeeper-batters. Chopra picked Iyer due to his consistent run-scoring, while Pant replaces Ishan Kishan.
Rohit Sharma's Test career hangs in the balance amidst a batting slump in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. His recent struggles, compounded by a shift in batting position, raise concerns about his place in the team. Despite a disciplined KL Rahul solidifying his opening spot, Rohit must adapt his technique to the middle order.
Rashid Khan's return to Test cricket saw him taking 11 wickets, including a seven-wicket haul, in Afghanistan's 72-run win over Zimbabwe. Playing his first Test in three years, Rashid overcame a back injury. Key performances from Rahmat Shah and debutant Ismat Alam also contributed to the victory.
Ravichandran Ashwin unexpectedly announced his retirement from international cricket after the Brisbane Test, surprising teammate Ravindra Jadeja. Jadeja learned about the decision just minutes before the press conference, despite spending the day with Ashwin. The off-spinner retires with 537 Test wickets and six centuries. Jadeja expressed confidence in the team finding a suitable replacement and highlighted the opportunity for youngsters.