Punjab Kings have had strong start to IPL 2025 under their new captain Shreyas Iyer, with victories over Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans. Shreyas, praised by coach Ricky Ponting, has played key roles with undefeated scores, while the team has maintained strong bowling and batting performances.
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England's head coach Brendon McCullum revealed a 'watchful style of cricket' for their upcoming T20I and ODI series against India. This approach focuses on adapting to Indian conditions ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy. McCullum expressed confidence in captain Jos Buttler's leadership, emphasizing the importance of maximizing their diverse resources to succeed in the series.
Prabhsimran Singh of Punjab Kings is in sensational form at the Vijay Hazare Trophy with three consecutive centuries, solidifying his position as a key player. Singh aims for consistency to earn a spot in the India team, working hard alongside teammates Arshdeep Singh and Abhishek Sharma.
Afghanistan's Gulbadin Naib was fined 15% of his match fee for dissenting against an umpire's decision during the second T20I against Zimbabwe. Naib mocked the umpire's rejection of an LBW appeal with a mock prayer, despite the unavailability of DRS. He accepted the sanction, receiving one demerit point. The incident occurred during Afghanistan's 50-run victory, leveling the series 1-1.
Sai Sudharsan’s fluent 82 and Gujarat Titans’ clinical bowling secured a dominant 58-run win over Rajasthan Royals, propelling GT to the top of the IPL 2025 table. Despite fighting efforts from Samson and Hetmyer, RR fell short chasing 218, collapsing to 159. Prasidh Krishna starred with three wickets.
Ron Draper, the oldest living Test cricketer, passed away at 98 in Gqeberha. Draper played two Test matches for South Africa in 1950. His first-class debut was marked by a century on his 19th birthday. Draper is remembered for his continued cricketing career until 1959-60, maintaining an impressive average of 41.64.
India's T20 team aims to replicate their strong opening performance against England in the second match in Chennai. While Mohammed Shami's participation depends on his fitness evaluation, India is bolstered by the form of their pacers and spinners. England needs better contributions from their bowlers to counter India's strengths.
The BCCI is implementing a demerit points system for IPL 2025, similar to the ICC's system for international cricket. A first offence will result in four points and a one-match ban, escalating with further offences. The match referee will decide the severity, potentially affecting penalties for slow over-rates and other transgressions.
Brian Bennett's career-best 169 and Blessing Muzarabani's 4 for 51 led Zimbabwe to a 49-run victory over Ireland in the first ODI in Harare. Captain Craig Ervine supported with 66. Despite a fightback from George Dockrell and Andy McBrine, Ireland were all out for 250 in 46 overs. Further matches are scheduled for Sunday and Tuesday.
India's batting woes continued as they suffered a 1-3 series defeat against Australia in the Border Gavaskar Trophy, leading to their elimination from the World Test Championship final race. At the post-match press conference on Sunday in Sydney, India's head oach Gautam Gambhir emphasized the importance of fairness and honesty within the team.