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India's cricket team gears up for a crucial Test series in England, with India A scheduled to play preparatory matches against England Lions. These games set for late May and early June will be pivotal in acclimatizing the squad. The emergence of Karun Nair, backed by his formidable domestic form, highlights the selection discussions. Amidst IPL commitments, squad announcements will follow the tournament's knockout phase.
In the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 group-stage finale, South Africa triumphed over England with a decisive seven-wicket victory, securing their place in the semi-finals. Standout performances from Marco Jansen and Wiaan Mulder restricted England to a mere 179 runs. Heinrich Klaasen and Rassie van der Dussen brought home the win, while England's captain Jos Buttler announced his resignation after yet another disappointing tournament loss.
Vignesh Puthur of Mumbai Indians made a remarkable debut in IPL 2025, earning the Best Bowler award from Nita Ambani. The young spinner impressed against Chennai Super Kings with his three-wicket haul. Despite the team's loss, his performance and respectful behavior captured hearts, highlighting his swift rise from humble beginnings in Kerala to the IPL spotlight.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) opened the IPL 2025 season with a thrilling win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), chasing down a target of 175 with 7 wickets to spare. Virat Kohli and Phil Salt excelled, while Liam Livingstone's late surge secured victory. KKR, led by Ajinkya Rahane, faltered after a bright start, unable to withstand RCB's strategic bowling and Kohli's decisive batting.
In a commanding performance, Mumbai Indians claimed a 5-wicket triumph over Gujarat Giants during the WPL 2025. With 23 balls to spare, the chase was spearheaded by Natalie Sciver-Brunt, whose brilliant all-round performance was decisive. The match highlighted Gujarat's batting struggles and Mumbai's strategic approach, solidifying Mumbai's strong position in the league.
Cricket's dynamic all-rounder, Shardul Thakur, is joining the Lucknow Super Giants for the IPL 2025 season. Despite going unsold in the Mega Auction, LSG snapped him up for his impressive skills in both bowling and batting, further enhancing their squad depth.
Shardul Thakur steps into the Lucknow Super Giants, joining as a replacement for injured bowler Mohsin Khan ahead of IPL 2025. This comes amid a bowling crisis, with several players injured. Thakur, an experienced IPL player, was picked from the Registered Available Player Pool at ₹2 crore. The team aims to perform well under the new captain Rishabh Pant despite challenges.
Virat Kohli, leading Royal Challengers Bangalore since IPL's inception, is still chasing that elusive title. With a track record of reaching finals but never clinching the trophy, RCB fans turn to Grok AI for predictions. Will the team overcome their past shortcomings in IPL 2025?
The IPL 2025 season starts on March 22 with Kolkata Knight Riders facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Cricket fans can enjoy the matches for free on JioHotstar by subscribing to specific Jio plans, offering 4K streaming and broadband trials.
Elina Svitolina, Mirra Andreeva, and Iga Swiatek provided spectacular performances at the 2025 BNP Paribas Open. Svitolina made a successful return to form, while teenage sensation Andreeva overpowered favorites, including Swiatek, to reach the finals. Swiatek's early dominance ended with Andreeva's surprise victory, underscoring the tournament's thrilling and unpredictable nature.
In a dominant display, South Africa crushed Afghanistan by 107 runs in their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opener. Ryan Rickelton's maiden ODI century and effective bowling from Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi sealed the win, despite a spirited 90 from Afghanistan's Rahmat Shah.
Mumbai Indians claimed a four-wicket win against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the WPL 2025 as Amanjot Kaur delivered a remarkable performance. Her 34 runs and 3/22 facilitated MI's pursuit of 168, backed by Harmanpreet Kaur's pivotal 50. Meanwhile, Ellyse Perry's aggressive 81 for RCB was a highlight, although it wasn't enough to prevent MI's eventual victory.