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IPL 2025: Kevin Pietersen Joins Delhi Capitals as Team Mentor
Pietersen, who has primarily been involved in commentary since retiring, previously played for DC (then called Delhi Daredevils) in 2012 and 2014. He scored 305 and 294 runs in those seasons, respectively, and even captained the franchise in 17 matches in 2014. However, under his leadership, the team finished at the bottom of the points table with just two wins in 14 games.
Champions Trophy: Afghanistan Face Australia in Virtual Quarter-Final for Semis Spot
The equation is simple—victory will almost certainly ensure progression to the semi-finals, while the losing team faces elimination, depending on the outcome of the England-South Africa fixture in Karachi. The winner will go on to face either India or New Zealand in the next round.
Kohli Focuses on Spin Practice as Bowling Coach Morkel Rejoins India Squad
Kohli was seen facing India’s premier spinners—Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Ravindra Jadeja—before taking on the net bowlers for over 30 minutes as part of his preparations for the upcoming encounter against New Zealand on Sunday.
Buttler Holds Back Emotions on Captaincy After England's Defeat to Afghanistan
Even after a brilliant century by Joe Root, England was stunned by an eight-run defeat, bringing their tournament campaign to an untimely end. While chasing a total of 326, they managed 317, with Afghanistan's Ibrahim Zadran being the showstopper with a brilliant 177 and pacer Azmatullah Omarzai picking up a vital five-wicket haul.
Champions Trophy: Afghanistan Stun England as Azmatullah Omarzai Shines in Lahore
England's suffering in ODI cricket continued to grow as they were handed their sixth consecutive loss—their poorest losing streak since September 2009.
Eliminated from Tournament, Struggling Pakistan Seeks Consolation Win Against Bangladesh
This victory sealed India and New Zealand as the semi-finalists from their group, while Mohammad Rizwan's team went out of the tournament early after not making an impact in their two games.
Bumrah Reflects on Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy Win: 'Saw My Childhood Heroes Earn This Honour
Looking back at the accomplishment, the 31-year-old stated, "It feels really good. As a kid, I'd watched some of my boyhood idols win this (Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy) award. Always a privilege when you receive such an honour."
'Even monkeys don't eat that many...': Wasim Akram slams Pakistani cricketers' diet during match
Pakistan has been famous for its volatile style—zooming to thrilling heights and crashing to shocking depths for decades. But even that volatility appears to have dissipated in recent years. They last won a major trophy in 2017, when they shocked India in the Champions Trophy final. Since then, though, they have not managed a single ODI win against their great rivals.
Imran Khan Warns from Jail: "Cricket Will Be Destroyed":
Pakistan, the host country, was the first team to be knocked out after it faced massive losses against New Zealand in Karachi and India in Dubai.
Rain Washes Out Rawalpindi Clash, Australia and South Africa Share Points
Weather was so bad that even the toss was not possible. Since the rain did not abate at all, the match officials had no choice but to abandon the game more than three hours after the scheduled kickoff.
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