Mitchell Marsh appreciated Nicholas Pooran's exceptional batting as they led Lucknow Super Giants to a five-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL. Pooran's aggressive 70 off 26 balls and Shardul Thakur's four-wicket haul were crucial in chasing down the target of 191.
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Interational Cricket Council chairman Jay Shah met International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach in Lausanne ahead of the IOC Session. Shah emphasized cricket's growing popularity and the sport's continued inclusion in the Olympics. LA 2028 will see the return of cricket to the Olympics programme.
Seam bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur has joined Lucknow Super Giants as Mohsin Khan's replacement after Khan was ruled out due to an injury. Thakur, who was initially unsold in the auction, brings valuable IPL experience. Under new captain Rishabh Pant, LSG will start their campaign against Delhi Capitals on Monday.
The RPSG group is buying a majority stake in the Manchester Originals franchise in The Hundred, promising financial relief for Lancashire County Cricket Club. This investment helps in debt servicing and growth. Both RPSG and Originals officials highlight its potential to enhance the cricketing experience and promote expansion.
Rashid Khan broke Jasprit Bumrah's record to become the third-fastest to 150 IPL wickets during the Gujarat Titans season opener against Punjab Kings. Khan achieved the milestone in 122 matches, surpassing Bumrah's 124 games. Despite conceding 48 runs, Khan claimed the debut wicket of Priyansh Arya. PBKS ultimately triumphed with a score of 243/5.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape continued their bid for a third consecutive SA20 title with a 32-run win over Joburg Super Kings. Captain Aiden Markram's 62 not out helped them score 184/6, with their opponents only managing 152/7. Markram praised their improved performance and highlighted strong bowling and a crucial start. They now face Paarl Royals in Qualifier 2.
South African all-rounder Wiaan Mulder replaced England's Brydon Carse in Sunrisers Hyderabad for IPL 2025 after Carse was ruled out due to a toe injury. Mulder, who recently played in the Champions Trophy, joins SRH for Rs 75 lakh. The 27-year-old has represented South Africa in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.
The BlackCaps last won a white-ball title in an ICC tournament way back in 2000, when they clinched the Champions Trophy; but former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes it won't be long before that wait ends for New Zealand.
West Indies' 2025 home schedule features a highly anticipated Test series against Australia, their first since 2015. Scheduled across June and July, the series is part of the ICC World Test Championship. Additionally, West Indies will host Pakistan for ODIs and T20Is. The women's team has crucial matches against England and South Africa, aiming for World Cup qualification.
India face a crucial Sydney Test against Australia, with its World Test Championship final hopes at stake. India's win percentage is behind top contenders Australia and South Africa. Victory is essential to stay in the hunt, alongside needing favourable results from Australia's series against Sri Lanka. Failure to win in Sydney would end India's WTC campaign.