India tour of England: Ricky Ponting highlights captaincy challenge for Shubman Gill; says ‘won’t be easy for him’ | Cricket News

India tour of England: Ricky Ponting highlights captaincy challenge for Shubman Gill; says ‘won’t be easy for him’ | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Australian legend Ricky Ponting has offered a frank assessment of Shubman Gill’s readiness for the challenges of Test captaincy, urging the young Indian skipper to consider batting at No. 4 during the upcoming five-Test series in England starting June 20. Ponting, who coached the Punjab Kings to the IPL 2025 final, believes the…

‘RCB should be sued’: India World Cup winner lambasts IPL franchise; Bengaluru stampede sparks criticism | Cricket News

‘RCB should be sued’: India World Cup winner lambasts IPL franchise; Bengaluru stampede sparks criticism | Cricket News

IPL 2025 winning Royal Challengers Bengaluru team’s player Virat Kohli and others during a felicitation ceremony at the Chinnaswamy Stadium (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Madan Lal has issued a stern rebuke regarding the inadequate planning and crowd control during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) IPL celebrations at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, where 11 supporters lost…

Bengaluru stampede: ‘Sad day for cricket’ – Cricket world mourns tragedy during RCB’s IPL victory celebrations | Cricket News

Bengaluru stampede: ‘Sad day for cricket’ – Cricket world mourns tragedy during RCB’s IPL victory celebrations | Cricket News

Fans near the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Karnataka. (PTI Photo) What was meant to be a historic celebration turned into a day of mourning as a stampede outside Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday claimed 11 lives and injured over 30 others. The tragedy unfolded during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) homecoming celebration after their maiden…

Bengaluru Stampede: Krunal Pandya breaks silence, says RCB victory parade ‘was meant to share our joy’ | Cricket News

Bengaluru Stampede: Krunal Pandya breaks silence, says RCB victory parade ‘was meant to share our joy’ | Cricket News

Fans wave as a bus carrying the IPL 2025 winning Royal Challengers Bengaluru team arrives at the Chinnaswamy Stadium (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: What was meant to be a day of pure joy and celebration turned into one of sorrow and heartbreak as a tragic stampede outside Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium claimed 11 lives and…

Finishing third last season was a greater achievement for Manchester City than winning the title

Finishing third last season was a greater achievement for Manchester City than winning the title

Pep Guardiola has suggested last season’s third-placed finish for Manchester City represented a greater achievement than winning the Premier League title the year before. City were hit by a number of injuries to key players, particularly Rodri, Erling Haaland and John Stones, and their hopes of a fifth successive title success quickly hit the buffers….

India Tour of England: England announce 14-member squad for 1st Test; check who made the team | Cricket News

India Tour of England: England announce 14-member squad for 1st Test; check who made the team | Cricket News

England players (Pic credit: ECB) The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Thursday announced a 14-member squad for the first Test of the five-match series against India, scheduled to begin on June 20, 2025, at Headingley in Leeds.The big news from the selection is the return of fast-bowling all-rounder Jamie Overton, who has been…

RCB’s 18-year wait ends: Ricky Ponting reflects on Virat Kohli’s emotional breakdown; says ‘that’s what it means to win IPL’ | Cricket News

RCB’s 18-year wait ends: Ricky Ponting reflects on Virat Kohli’s emotional breakdown; says ‘that’s what it means to win IPL’ | Cricket News

Virat Kohli (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli’s emotional breakdown after finally clinching an IPL title spoke volumes, and Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting believes it underlines just how much the tournament means to players, especially those who’ve chased the dream for nearly two decades.Kohli dropped to his knees in tears as Royal…

RCB end trophy drought: Virat Kohli’s mother celebrates emotional IPL win with family; pictures go viral | Cricket News

RCB end trophy drought: Virat Kohli’s mother celebrates emotional IPL win with family; pictures go viral | Cricket News

Virat Kohli’s mother Saroj Kohli after her son won the IPL (Image via X) Virat Kohli finally got hold of the Indian Premier League trophy after an 18-year-long wait. The 36-year-old put up a valiant display in the final as his side successfully defended a 190 total at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The…

ENG vs IND: England names squad for India Test series opener at Headingley

ENG vs IND: England names squad for India Test series opener at Headingley

England has named a 14-player squad for the first match of the Rothesay Test Series against India, which is set to begin on June 20 at Headingley in Leeds. Ben Stokes will lead the squad as captain and Surrey bowling all-rounder Jamie Overton returns to the Test line-up for the first time since earning his…