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Noor Ahmad to Trent Boult: Top contenders for Purple Cap in IPL 2025

Prasidh Krishna has been outstanding with the ball for the Gujarat Titans this season, leading the bowling charts with 20 wickets in 11 matches

Cricketers applaud 'Operation Sindoor' after Pahalgam terror strike

On May 7, the Indian Air Force carried out coordinated precision strikes targeting nine terror launchpads in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK).

Asia Cup controversy: Ex-PAK players criticise Sunil Gavaskar; Here's why

Appearing on an Indian news channel, Gavaskar commented that the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) traditionally aligns its decisions with the stance of the Indian government.

Tim Paine criticizes lack of transparency in Rabada drug test case

Former Australia captain Tim Paine has slammed the lack of transparency surrounding Kagiso Rabada's failed drug test, calling for full disclosure from the authorities handling the matter. In a shocking revelation over the weekend, Rabada disclosed that he is serving a provisional suspension after testing positive for a banned recreational drug. The South African pacer had left the IPL last month after playing two games for Gujarat Titans, citing personal reasons. "It stinks. I don't like this use around personal issues, and it being used to hide stuff that isn't a personal issue," Paine told 'SEN Radio' on Monday. "If you have a professional sportsman that's tested for recreational drugs during a tournament in which he is playing, that doesn't fall under personal issues for me. "That falls under you have broken your contract. That is not a personal issue, that is something that is happening in your personal life," he added. The positive test was recorded during the SAT20 league in

India extend dominance in white-ball, retain top spot in ODIs and T20Is

India retained their top position in the ODIs and T20Is to extend their dominance in the white-ball formats but slipped a place to fourth spot in the Test format, in which Australia reigned supreme, in the latest ICC annual men's ranking update issued on Monday. The latest rankings rate all matches played since May 2024 at 100 per cent and those of the previous two years at 50 per cent. In the ODI rankings, 2023 World Cup finalists India have strengthened their grip at the top on the back of a victorious ICC Champions Trophy campaign, improving their rating points from 122 to 124. Coming in second place are the runners-up at the Champions Trophy, New Zealand, overtaking their Trans-Tasman rivals Australia, who now occupy the third spot. Sri Lanka, who enjoyed an excellent run at home in recent months, including ODI series wins against India and Australia, are in fourth place after gaining five rating points, leapfrogging Pakistan (fifth with a gain of one point) and South Africa ..

How India-Pakistan tensions could affect subcontinent's cricket schedule

In light of the tensions between India and Pakstan at the moment, India's participation in the Asia Cup 2025, scheduled for September, is also uncertain for now.

IPL 2025: GT's Jos Buttler 12 runs away from joining elusive IPL list

With 3,988 IPL runs to his name, Buttler currently ranks 18th among the league's all-time leading run-scorers.

PSL 2025: Lahore vs Quetta playing 11, live toss, streaming details

The toss for the match between Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators is scheduled for 8:00 PM IST (7:30 PM local time) on May 1.

PSL 2025: Multan vs Karachi playing 11, live toss, streaming details

While Karachi Kings have shown inconsistency this season, they are expected to come out on top in this matchup, with the Multan Sultans still struggling to find form.

I just saw the ball, not bowlers: Suryavanshi after his record-breaking ton

Rajasthan Royals' history-making boy wonder Vaibhav Suryavanshi, on Monday, said he only watches the ball and not the one delivering it after stroking his way to a record 38-ball-101 to become IPL's youngest centurion at 14 years and 32 days. The left-handed Suryavanshi brought up his triple figure mark off 35 balls against Gujarat Titans here as injured head coach Rahul Dravid literally forgot his crutches in excitement and stood without ay support cheered the teenager vociferously. Suryavanshi smacked 11 sixes and seven fours in his stunning onslaught against an array of international bowlers including India's Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Washington Sundar and Afghanistan's Rashid Khan and Karim Janat. I don't see the name (of the bowler) much, I just see the ball and play, he told the broadcaster after the match. It is a very good feeling, it is my first 100 in the IPL and in the third innings. It is a very good feeling, I had been practising for the IPL for t

Making the cricket bat less brutal: A missed IPL advertising opportunity

Ever since April 13, match officials have begun using a gauge to measure bats, with an eye on maintaining the balance between bat and ball and ensuring that batters do not gain an undue advantage

PSL 2025: Lahore vs Peshawar playing 11, live toss, streaming details

Peshawar Zalmi find themselves in fourth place, having registered just one victory in four matches.

Does match-fixing count as crime? Supreme Court to decide in KPL case

The case revolves around a few cricketers who were accused of fixing cricket matches in the 2018 season of Karnataka Premier League

PSL 2025: Multan vs Lahore playing 11, live toss, streaming details

Interestingly, this fixture serves as a rematch of the thrilling 2023 PSL final, where Lahore edged past Multan by just one run to lift the trophy.

Wankhede Stadium to host T20 Mumbai League 2025 from May 26 to June 8

Renowned for unearthing young talent, the T20 Mumbai League has played a crucial role in shaping the careers of players like Shivam Dube, Tushar Deshpande, and Shams Mulani.

Full list of players promoted and demoted in BCCI annual contracts

The top-tier Grade A+ category remains unchanged, featuring Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ravindra Jadeja.

IPL 2025 brand recall insights: Gender & age shape advertising impact

The study reveals that women viewers are more likely to recall brands in everyday consumption and mobility categories:

IPL 2025: IPL's robot dog gets a new name, find out what it's called

IPL's robot dog will now be called 'Champak', as announced ahead of the Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings clash on Sunday.

Smriti Mandhana launches cricket academy in Dubai with Don Bhagawati

This academy is designed to function as a high-performance hub, open to both boys and girls of all age groups.

Battling the cricket bat's bulge and the decline of the touch game

This Indian Premier League (IPL) season, the administrators have decided to check bat sizes on match days using a standard gauge