Cricket
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.
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.
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.
Champions Trophy: India Has Momentum, Pakistan Under Pressure, Say Pathan Brothers Before Crucial Clash
Pathan pointed to India's strong team balance, current form, and recent performances as key reasons why they are ahead of Pakistan. However, he also issued a word of caution, emphasizing that in an India-Pakistan match, handling the occasion matters more than just skills.
Champions Trophy: Rickelton, Rabada Shine as South Africa Crush Afghanistan by 107 Runs
Ryan Rickelton's debut ODI hundred and a sterner bowling display aided the Proteas to put an end to their recent string of defeats in dominant fashion.
Pat Cummins Eyes IPL Return Ahead of WTC Final and Caribbean Tour
Cummins suffered with ongoing pain in his left ankle throughout the last Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney. The chronic niggle became worse after Australia's dramatic last-day victory at the MCG, eventually ruling him out of the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka and the Champions Trophy in Pakistan.
I Focus on Wickets, Not Economy, in ICC Events: Shami
"In ICC matches, I don't mind getting hit; I am only interested in taking wickets. Economy rate doesn't come to my mind at all. I used to spend eight hours a day in the NCA, hunger-stung. Unless you have hunger, you will not reach where you want," Shami uttered during the post-match press meet.
Champions Trophy: Shami Becomes Fastest Indian to Take 200 ODI Wickets
261 – The number of innings it took Rohit Sharma to reach 11,000 runs in ODIs, becoming the second-quickest batter to reach this milestone. Virat Kohli is the leader, who reached it in 222 innings. In terms of the balls faced, Rohit took 11,868 deliveries to achieve this figure, behind only Kohli, who did it in 11,831 balls.
Champions Trophy: Jadeja and Shami Included as Bangladesh Opt to Bat First Against India
India comes into the contest as one of the favorites, but Bangladesh have the potential to pull off an upset. Having won the toss, Shanto was pleased with the preparation of the team, announcing their bowling attack of three seamers and two spinners.
Shubman Gill Reclaims No.1 ODI Batter Spot, Surpasses Babar; Theekshana Tops Bowling Rankings
This is the second time Gill has topped the ranking in ODIs, having previously surpassed Babar during the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. The 25-year-old's recent century against England in Ahmedabad was key to him rising to the top.
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