Mohammed Siraj's impressive spell of 3 for 19 contributed to Gujarat Titans' victory against his former team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, in the IPL on Wednesday. His exclusion from India's Champions Trophy squad has seemingly motivated him, and he showcased his worth with exceptional bowling, helping restrict Bengaluru to 169/8.
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Sunil Gavaskar lauded KL Rahul's batting technique, comparing it to Murali Vijay's, particularly his adeptness at leaving deliveries outside off-stump. Rahul top-scored for India with 84 in challenging conditions against Australia, showcasing patience and precise shot selection reminiscent of Vijay's style. Though dropped early, his innings proved crucial, helping India avoid the follow-on.
Nat Sciver-Brunt's unbeaten 75 led Mumbai Indians to their third consecutive win in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025, defeating UP Warriorz by eight wickets. Sciver-Brunt's career-best bowling figures of 3-18 restricted Warriorz to 142/9. Her formidable partnership with Hayley Matthews, who scored 59, was pivotal in securing the chase with three balls to spare.
Punjab Kings start their IPL 2025 campaign against Gujarat Titans with Shreyas Iyer as the new captain. Iyer's leadership aims to turn around Punjab’s fortunes as they strive for their first title. Both teams, featuring key players like Iyer, Shubman Gill and Rashid Khan, look to set a strong tone for their seasons.
India's vice-captain Shubman Gill suggested that a score of 300-325 would be ideal for the upcoming Champions Trophy match against Pakistan, noting the absence of dew influences. He emphasized that the team batting second will face more pressure, accentuating the need for strong performances in the middle overs.
Deepti Sharma moved to fifth spot in the latest ICC Women's ODI all-rounder rankings, surpassing Amelia Kerr. She holds third in T20 all-rounder rankings and fourth in ODI bowling rankings. Chamari Athapaththu rises to seventh in ODI all-rounder rankings following her series performance. Smriti Mandhana retains second spot in ODI batting, behind Laura Wolvaardt, with Nat Sciver-Brunt in third.
Veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin unexpectedly announced his retirement from international cricket during the ongoing Test series against Australia. Having secured 537 Test wickets, second only to Anil Kumble, Ashwin expressed a desire to focus on club cricket, including the IPL where he was picked up by the Chennai Super Kings.
On the eve of the 2017 Champions Trophy final, MS Dhoni's photo with Sarfaraz Ahmed's baby went viral. Sarfaraz shared the story behind it and recalled Dhoni's invaluable advice. As India and Pakistan prepare for Champions Trophy 2025, their players continue to uphold mutual respect and camaraderie, despite not playing bilateral series since 2013.
Jasprit Bumrah's impressive 21 wickets in three Border-Gavaskar Trophy Tests have drawn significant praise, with former Australian coach Justin Langer comparing him to legendary Wasim Akram. Bumrah's two five-wicket hauls have troubled Australian openers, making him a key player in the series tied at 1-1.
Australia dominated the first Test against Sri Lanka, posting 654-6 declared thanks to Usman Khawaja's double century and Josh Inglis' debut ton. Sri Lanka struggled, ending Day 2 at 44-3. Key contributions came from Steve Smith, reaching 10,000 Test runs with 141, and left-arm paceman Mitchell Starc with early wickets.