AB de Villiers believes Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have a strong chance to win their first IPL title this season. He praised their team balance and Virat Kohli’s presence in the top order. Despite reaching three finals, RCB has yet to secure the trophy. This season, they will play under a new captain, Rajat Patidar, […]
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Virat Kohli prepares for RCB’s IPL 2025 opener against KKR
Virat Kohli has started training for Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s upcoming IPL 2025 season. He is preparing for RCB’s opener against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) this Saturday. The star batter recently celebrated India’s ICC Champions Trophy win and is eager to showcase his skills in the IPL. In a video released by the team, Kohli was […]
Mohammad Amir open to IPL participation if opportunity arises
Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has addressed rumors about playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL). In a recent interview during a Champions Trophy transmission, Amir was asked if he would join the IPL after acquiring a British passport. He replied, “If I get the opportunity to play in the IPL next year, I […]
Suspended IPL moved to UAE as India seeks more time for World Cup decision
NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League, suspended as a new coronavirus wave hit India, will be finished in the United Arab Emirates in September and October, India’s national cricket board said Saturday. The Board of Control for Cricket in India also said it would ask the global governing body for more time to decide on […]
Suspended IPL to be finished in United Arab Emirates
The Indian Premier League, suspended as a new coronavirus wave hit India, will be finished in the United Arab Emirates in September and October, India’s national cricket board said Saturday. The Board of Control for Cricket in India also said it would ask the global governing body for more time to make a decision on […]
IPL ‘can’t happen’ in India while coronavirus rages: Ganguly
New Delhi: This year’s suspended IPL cannot be completed in India while it battles a raging coronavirus crisis and could struggle to find a slot elsewhere, India’s cricket chief Sourav Ganguly has said. The Indian Premier League was abruptly halted at the halfway stage last week after several players became infected. India is reporting nearly […]
COVID hits IPL, two players test positive
The Indian Premier League (IPL) clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore is set to be called off after two players from KKR tested positive for the coronavirus. Varun Chakravarthy and Sandeep Warrier from Kolkata Knight Riders tested positive for the virus. The news was confirmed by the BCCI official who said that […]
Australia’s Smith plays down elbow scare ahead of World Cup
Steve Smith said his elbow was fine after landing on it heavily despite still recovering from surgery, as he prepares for his final Indian Premier League (IPL) game of the season before joining Australia’s World Cup squad. Rajasthan Royals captain Smith took a brilliant diving catch to dismiss compatriot David Warner, but in the process […]
BCCI ombudsman serves notices on Tendulkar, Laxman
The BCCI’s ombudsman-cum-ethics officer Justice DK Jain served notices to former India batsmen Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman on Wednesday for their alleged conflict of interest for being part of IPL franchises’ support staffs as well as serving as members of the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC). Justice Jain has given them time until April 28 […]
South Africa sweat on injured Steyn for World Cup
South Africa face an anxious wait over the fitness of experienced seamer Dale Steyn after a flare-up of an old shoulder injury ruled him out for the rest of the Indian Premier League season, putting his World Cup prospects in doubt. The 35-year-old Steyn felt discomfort having played for the Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday, […]