The Delhi Premier League (DPL) penalized several players after a fiery Eliminator match between South Delhi Superstarz and West Delhi Lions. Nitish Rana, despite his match-winning century, was fined. Digvesh Rathi and Krish Yadav received hefty penalties for violating the Code of Conduct. Aman Bharti and Sumit Mathur were also fined for inappropriate behavior.
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Despite their strong bond and memorable IPL partnerships for RCB, AB de Villiers didn't include Virat Kohli in his top five Test cricketers. De Villiers named Jacques Kallis, Andrew Flintoff, Mohammad Asif, Shane Warne, and Sachin Tendulkar. He praised Kallis as potentially the best cricketer ever and Asif as the best seamer he faced.
AB de Villiers clarified his earlier comments on Dewald Brevis, stating he never questioned the legality of his IPL entry. Instead, he emphasized that several franchises, including RCB and Mumbai Indians, missed an opportunity by not investing in the young South African talent. De Villiers urged Brevis to develop his pacing skills while acknowledging his impressive six-hitting ability.
Shikhar Dhawan faced questioning by the Enforcement Directorate for eight hours. The questioning relates to an alleged illegal betting app money laundering case. The ED recorded his statement under the PMLA. Suresh Raina was also questioned last month. More sportspersons and celebrities are expected to be questioned. The government has banned real-money online gaming.
Chris Gayle has expressed his disappointment over Sarfaraz Khan's continued exclusion from India's Test squad. Gayle emphasized Sarfaraz's consistent performances and remarkable fitness transformation, highlighting his century against England and triple centuries in first-class cricket. Despite playing six Tests and showing promise, Sarfaraz was not selected for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
Robin Uthappa suggests Cheteshwar Pujara's retirement might have been delayed, pointing to his exclusion from the 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy squad as a potential turning point. Despite this, Uthappa lauded Pujara's unwavering dedication, recalling a Ranji Trophy match where Pujara's commitment to batting was evident. While the timing may be debated, Pujara's significant contribution to Indian Test cricket remains undeniable.
Indore's Holkar Stadium is set to host its first-ever women's cricket matches during the upcoming ICC Women's ODI World Cup. The Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association is preparing to host five matches featuring top-ranked teams, including Australia. While awaiting guidelines from the BCCI and ICC, MPCA prioritizes affordable ticket pricing to ensure a full stadium and a memorable experience for fans.
Pakistan clinched a spot in the T20I tri-series final, defeating the United Arab Emirates by 31 runs. Fakhar Zaman's impressive unbeaten 77 and Abrar Ahmed's remarkable 4-9 spell led Pakistan's comeback from an early batting collapse to post a competitive total. Their dominant performance secured their place alongside Afghanistan in the upcoming final.
The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) introduces a national competitive framework to bolster grassroots tennis-ball cricket in India. This initiative establishes an official League Affiliation Model and Zonal Panel Structure, decentralizing governance across eight regions.
As India gears up for the 2026 T20 World Cup, Suresh Raina suggests a bold opening pair. With Kohli and Sharma potentially out, Raina backs youngsters like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Abhishek Sharma to lead the charge. He also mentioned Priyansh Arya, who impressed in his debut IPL season, could be a surprise package.