Rajasthan Royals' Wanindu Hasaranga's love for South Indian movies inspired his 'Pushpa' style celebration after taking four wickets against Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2025. Hasaranga's performance, dismissing key players including CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, led to Rajasthan's first win in the 18th edition of the tournament.
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A fan's eagerness to snap a photo with Australian cricket star Sam Konstas led to a car accident when he forgot to engage the handbrake, causing his vehicle to roll and hit another. The incident, captured on a viral video, occurred as Konstas prepared for a Sydney Thunder practice session. Konstas' recent performances have solidified his place in the team.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape cemented their playoff position with a second consecutive bonus point win against Durban's Super Giants, led by Marco Jansen's stellar bowling. The team restricted their opponents to 115/8, then successfully chased the target, with contributions from key batsmen, securing a convincing victory.
Varun Chakaravarthy's exceptional five-wicket haul led Tamil Nadu to bowl out Rajasthan for 267 in the Vijay Hazare Trophy pre-quarterfinals. His crucial spell helped dismantle Rajasthan's strong position, turning the game after a significant second-wicket stand. Chakaravarthy's form continues to bolster his case for a consistent spot in India's T20I squad.
Durban's Super Giants suffered a 58-run defeat to Sunrisers Eastern Cape, their second home loss in the SA20 League. Head coach Lance Klusener expressed disappointment, citing a lack of aggression and failure to build partnerships. Despite superb bowling from Noor Ahmad, batting woes persist. Klusener stresses on self-reflection and improving batting to be competitive.
Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma expressed pride in the batter's achievements after the win against Pakistan in Champions Trophy. Kohli went past the 14,000 ODI run mark enroute his 51st international century. Sharma addressed the high expectations and criticism Kohli faces, affirming his continued potential and dedication. He highlighted how Kohli's maturity and humility have grown.
Ashwani Kumar's impressive four-wicket haul on IPL debut and Ryan Rickelton's unbeaten 62 helped Mumbai Indians secure a commanding eight-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders. Kumar became the first Indian to take four wickets on IPL debut, contributing significantly to KKR's collapse at 116 all out.
Jasprit Bumrah's post-lunch burst in the Melbourne Test against Australia significantly weakened the home team's batting with three quick wickets, including his 200th Test wicket. Bumrah's masterful spell left Australia struggling at 91 for 6, with support from Mohammed Siraj who also took vital wickets.
Ryan Rickelton, wicketkeeper-batter for MI Cape Town, aims to cement his spot in the team and return to the Test side. He values guidance from Hashim Amla and sees wicketkeeping as complementary to batting. Rickelton plays for personal and team success, finds joy in the game, and aims to make an impact in the upcoming SA20 season.
Australia is poised to reclaim the Border Gavaskar Trophy after a decade, leading 2-1 against India in the current Test series. A win or draw in the final Test in Sydney would seal their victory. India's loss to Australia in Melbourne has nearly ended their chances of reaching the World Test Championship final.
Melbourne Stars' Glenn Maxwell showcased exceptional athleticism with a sensational boundary catch in their Big Bash League match against Brisbane Heat. Maxwell's effort saw him leaping over the fence, grabbing the ball mid-air, and completing the catch after re-entering the field of play, helping dismiss Will Prestwidge.