Mohammed Siraj reunited with former teammate Virat Kohli ahead of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. Gujarat Titans clash in Bengaluru on Wednesday (April 2). RCB, led by new captain Rajat Patidar, boast a strong start to their season with impressive victories over Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings
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India spinner Kuldeep Yadav is gearing up for a comeback ahead of the white-ball series against England starting January 22. After recovering from a chronic left groin issue, Kuldeep shared a video of his bowling practice on Instagram. He is aiming for 300 international wickets as India looks forward to the ICC Champions Trophy starting February 19.
Gujarat Titans' captain Shubman Gill believes teams could soon score 300 runs in an IPL match. The rapid evolution of the game and the Impact Player rule in the IPL adds to the excitement. Gill reflected on his early IPL experiences and the importance of balance in the squad. Gujarat Titans will start their season against Punjab Kings.
Karun Nair was run out for 86 in a critical moment, but a strong partnership with Danish Malewar, who remains unbeaten on 138, helped Vidarbha recover to 254/4 against Kerala on the first day of the Ranji Trophy final in Nagpur. Vidarbha's innings struggled initially but was stabilised by the 215-run fourth-wicket stand.
Hashmatullah Shahidi will captain Afghanistan in their first ICC Champions Trophy, starting February 19. Key players include Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rashid Khan, and Mohammad Nabi. Spinner Mujeeb-Ur-Rahman will miss the tournament. Afghanistan's group matches are against South Africa, England, and Australia.
New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra emphasizes the necessity of adapting to Dubai's unique pitch conditions for the Champions Trophy final against India. Despite New Zealand's limited experience on this pitch, Ravindra remains optimistic about their preparation and aims to deliver a stronger performance than in their previous encounter with India.
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.
Wayne Parnell will continue to lead the Pretoria Capitals in the third season of SA20. Despite a challenging second season, Parnell remains committed to improving team performance and securing a trophy. He emphasises empowering team members and maintaining an aggressive, positive approach to the game. Parnell's personal contributions with both bat and ball are also highlighted.
India captain Rohit Sharma's performance with the bat in the Champions Trophy was defended by head coach Gautam Gambhir, emphasizing the skipper's intent rather than the amoutn of runs he has scored. Gambhir highlighted Rohit's fearless approach at the top of the order as having a positive impact on the team’s dressing room.
UAE cricketers gain invaluable experience sharing the ILT20 stage with global cricket legends. Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull emphasises the benefits of local players learning from seasoned internationals, predicting long-term growth for UAE cricket. Season 3's commentary team features renowned names, ensuring the tournament's continued excitement and strategic depth.