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Opener <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/abhishek-sharma">Abhishek Sharma</a> smashed a scintillating century and shared a 171-run partnership with fellow opener <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/travis-head">Travis Head</a> as Sunrisers Hyderabad made a mockery of 245-run chase, registering an eight-wicket win against Punjab Kings in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2025 on Saturday. SRH scaled down the target 247/2 with nine balls to spare.
Abhishek made 141 off 55 deliveries studded with 14 fours and 10 big hits, while Head made 66 off 37 balls as the duo undid the good work done by Punjab Kings' captain Shreyas Iyer, who hit a 36-ball 82 after electing to bat first.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-dcs-ashutosh-sharma-backs-simple-see-ball-hit-ball-plan-ahead-of-clash-against-mumbai-indians-8955763">IPL 2025: DC's Ashutosh Sharma backs simple &lsquo;see ball, hit ball&rsquo; plan ahead of clash against Mumbai Indians</a>
Earlier in the first innings, PBKS' skipper <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shreyas-iyer">Shreyas Iyer'</a>s fifty and Australian right-hand batter Marcus Stoinis's cameo in the end powered the Punjab Kings (PBKS) side to a massive total of 245/6 in their 20 overs.
<h2>Shreyas scores his third half-century&nbsp;</h2>
PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bat first at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Batters Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya came out in the middle to open the innings for their side.&nbsp;In the first over, Prabhsimran blasted Mohammed Shami for three fours. In the second over, skipper Pat Cummins gave away 16 runs, with Priyansh being the aggressor with four and six. In the third over, Shami is taken down for three sixes and a four. PBKS is 53/0, with Priyansh (29*) and Prabhsimran (23*) unbeaten.
Debutant Eshan Malinga took his maiden IPL wicket as a fine catch at mid-off from Pat Cummins to dismiss Prabhsimran (42 in 23 balls, with seven fours and a six) at the score of 91 in the seventh over.
Shreyas Iyer went on to score his third half-century of IPL 2025 in just 22 balls, which came with two fours and five sixes.&nbsp;Eshan Malinga got his second wicket, as he removed Nehal for 27 in 22 balls, with two fours and a six. PBKS is 164/3 in 13.3 overs.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Abhishek Sharma made blistering 141 off 55 deliveries. His innings was laced with 14 boundaries and 10 sixes, while Travis Head made 66 off 37 balls

Opener Abhishek Sharma smashed a scintillating century and shared a 171-run partnership with fellow opener Travis Head as Sunrisers Hyderabad made a mockery of 245-run chase, registering an eight-wicket win against Punjab Kings in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2025 on Saturday. SRH scaled down the target 247/2 with nine balls to spare. Abhishek made 141 off 55 deliveries studded with 14 fours and 10 big hits, while Head made 66 off 37 balls as the duo undid the good work done by Punjab Kings' captain Shreyas Iyer, who hit a 36-ball 82 after electing to bat first. Also Read: IPL 2025: DC's Ashutosh Sharma backs simple ‘see ball, hit ball’ plan ahead of clash against Mumbai Indians Earlier in the first innings, PBKS' skipper Shreyas Iyer's fifty and Australian right-hand batter Marcus Stoinis's cameo in the end powered the Punjab Kings (PBKS) side to a massive total of 245/6 in their 20 overs. Shreyas scores his third half-century PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bat first at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Batters Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya came out in the middle to open the innings for their side. In the first over, Prabhsimran blasted Mohammed Shami for three fours. In the second over, skipper Pat Cummins gave away 16 runs, with Priyansh being the aggressor with four and six. In the third over, Shami is taken down for three sixes and a four. PBKS is 53/0, with Priyansh (29*) and Prabhsimran (23*) unbeaten. Debutant Eshan Malinga took his maiden IPL wicket as a fine catch at mid-off from Pat Cummins to dismiss Prabhsimran (42 in 23 balls, with seven fours and a six) at the score of 91 in the seventh over. Shreyas Iyer went on to score his third half-century of IPL 2025 in just 22 balls, which came with two fours and five sixes. Eshan Malinga got his second wicket, as he removed Nehal for 27 in 22 balls, with two fours and a six. PBKS is 164/3 in 13.3 overs. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: Fiery Abhishek steers SRH to eight-wicket win over Punjab Kings

It&rsquo;s often said that simplicity is the ultimate sophistication and Delhi Capitals&rsquo; <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ashutosh-sharma">Ashutosh Sharma</a> seems to be living by that mantra.&nbsp;Ahead of DC&rsquo;s much-awaited clash against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mumbai-indians">Mumbai Indians</a> in the IPL 2025 on Sunday (April 13 ) Ashutosh&rsquo;s words at the pre-match press conference connected with the fans and budding cricketers.&ldquo;I do not think too much. I keep things simple. It is just about watching the ball and hitting the ball. That is all; that is my belief,&rdquo; he said, sticking to his guns.
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And it&rsquo;s clearly working. DC are on a dream run this season, unbeaten in their four matches so far. As they gear up for their fifth, and first at their home ground in Delhi, there's excitement and energy in the camp. Mumbai, on the other hand, are struggling, with just one win in five games.
<h2>'Axar is leading the team well'</h2>
Ashutosh also had high praise for DC captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/axar-patel">Axar Patel</a>. &ldquo;Axar Patel's captaincy is very good. He is leading the team really well, and all the youngsters are very comfortable within the set-up,&rdquo; he shared, highlighting the positive vibes within the dressing room.
Despite this being his first season with Delhi, Ashutosh feels right at home. &ldquo;It has been amazing&hellip; and it is great to be in Delhi and excited to play at home,&rdquo; he added.
He also opened up about the conditions in the capital, saying that preparation matters more than location. &ldquo;If your preparation is good, it does not make any difference if you are playing in Delhi or in Vizag,&rdquo; he said.
Whether he bats or not, Ashutosh&rsquo;s focus remains sharp. &ldquo;I always focus on the process&hellip; I have to play well. And if I don't get the batting, I have to practice,&rdquo; he said with refreshing clarity.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: DC are on a dream run, unbeaten in their four matches so far. As they gear up for first at their home ground in Delhi, there's excitement in the camp

It’s often said that simplicity is the ultimate sophistication and Delhi Capitals’ Ashutosh Sharma seems to be living by that mantra. Ahead of DC’s much-awaited clash against Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2025 on Sunday (April 13 ) Ashutosh’s words at the pre-match press conference connected with the fans and budding cricketers.“I do not think too much. I keep things simple. It is just about watching the ball and hitting the ball. That is all; that is my belief,” he said, sticking to his guns. Also Read: Javelin thrower DP Manu handed four-year ban after failing dope test And it’s clearly working. DC are on a dream run this season, unbeaten in their four matches so far. As they gear up for their fifth, and first at their home ground in Delhi, there's excitement and energy in the camp. Mumbai, on the other hand, are struggling, with just one win in five games. 'Axar is leading the team well' Ashutosh also had high praise for DC captain Axar Patel. “Axar Patel's captaincy is very good. He is leading the team really well, and all the youngsters are very comfortable within the set-up,” he shared, highlighting the positive vibes within the dressing room. Despite this being his first season with Delhi, Ashutosh feels right at home. “It has been amazing… and it is great to be in Delhi and excited to play at home,” he added. He also opened up about the conditions in the capital, saying that preparation matters more than location. “If your preparation is good, it does not make any difference if you are playing in Delhi or in Vizag,” he said. Whether he bats or not, Ashutosh’s focus remains sharp. “I always focus on the process… I have to play well. And if I don't get the batting, I have to practice,” he said with refreshing clarity. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: DC's Ashutosh Sharma backs simple ‘see ball, hit ball’ plan ahead of clash against Mumbai Indians

The global governing body of cricket,&nbsp;the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/international-cricket-council">International Cricket Council</a> (ICC) is likely to agree inculcate major changes in the points system of the World Test Championships (WTC) from the next cycle, a report in the Guardian said on Saturday.
ICC has been long contemplating a new system of bonus points based on the margin of victory &mdash; &ldquo;similar to that used in rugby union, while weighting points for wins based on the strength of opponents and adding extra points for winning away from home&rdquo; &mdash; and it could be a big point of discussion during a series of meetings.
The next <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/world-test-championship">World Test Championship</a> (WTC) cycle begins with India touring England for a five-match series in June this year, five days after the conclusion of the final for the 2023-2025 cycle between and South Africa and Australia at <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/lords">Lord&rsquo;s</a>.
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The current WTC system awards the same number of points &mdash; 12 for a win, six for a tie and four for a draw &mdash; which has given rise to the discontent that India, England and Australia &mdash; the Big Three in cricket &mdash; &ldquo;are disadvantaged as they play more games against each other&rdquo;.
&ldquo;South Africa&rsquo;s achievement in reaching this year&rsquo;s final led to some resentment as they did so without playing England or Australia. Series wins against West Indies, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, a draw against India and defeat in India yielded enough points for the Proteas to reach the final for the first time,&rdquo; the report added.
The report also said that the issue of over-rate penalties will also come up for discussion, with England&rsquo;s director of cricket Rob Key highlighting the severity of the WTC points on the rankings.
&ldquo;Six of the nine teams in the current edition have been hit with penalties for slow play, England are the worst offenders. They lost 22 points across their campaign to finish sixth with a points percentage of 41.5. However, their win percentage of 51.5 during this period is third best behind the finalists, South Africa and Australia,&rdquo; the report said.
<h2>Single-league format to likely continue</h2>
The report added that the ICC could, for now, put on hold the plan to divide Test cricket into two divisions and continue with the single-league WTC format.
&ldquo;A proposal from Cricket Australia to move to two divisions will not be put to a vote,&rdquo; said the report.&nbsp;It said that the ICC needed more time to figure out the sporting and financial implications of the two-tier system and that the proposal could be on the agenda ahead of the 2027-2029 WTC cycle.
&ldquo;Rather than expanding to two divisions of six by adding Afghanistan, Ireland and Zimbabwe to the WTC, the next edition running from this summer until 2027 will retain its existing nine-team format,&rdquo; said the report.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: The next WTC cycle begins with India touring England for a five-match series in June 2025, five days after the conclusion of the final for the 2023-2025

The global governing body of cricket, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is likely to agree inculcate major changes in the points system of the World Test Championships (WTC) from the next cycle, a report in the Guardian said on Saturday. ICC has been long contemplating a new system of bonus points based on the margin of victory — “similar to that used in rugby union, while weighting points for wins based on the strength of opponents and adding extra points for winning away from home” — and it could be a big point of discussion during a series of meetings. The next World Test Championship (WTC) cycle begins with India touring England for a five-match series in June this year, five days after the conclusion of the final for the 2023-2025 cycle between and South Africa and Australia at Lord’s. Also Read: ICC may tweak two-ball rule in ODIs-Reports The current WTC system awards the same number of points — 12 for a win, six for a tie and four for a draw — which has given rise to the discontent that India, England and Australia — the Big Three in cricket — “are disadvantaged as they play more games against each other”. “South Africa’s achievement in reaching this year’s final led to some resentment as they did so without playing England or Australia. Series wins against West Indies, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, a draw against India and defeat in India yielded enough points for the Proteas to reach the final for the first time,” the report added. The report also said that the issue of over-rate penalties will also come up for discussion, with England’s director of cricket Rob Key highlighting the severity of the WTC points on the rankings. “Six of the nine teams in the current edition have been hit with penalties for slow play, England are the worst offenders. They lost 22 points across their campaign to finish sixth with a points percentage of 41.5. However, their win percentage of 51.5 during this period is third best behind the finalists, South Africa and Australia,” the report said. Single-league format to likely continue The report added that the ICC could, for now, put on hold the plan to divide Test cricket into two divisions and continue with the single-league WTC format. “A proposal from Cricket Australia to move to two divisions will not be put to a vote,” said the report. It said that the ICC needed more time to figure out the sporting and financial implications of the two-tier system and that the proposal could be on the agenda ahead of the 2027-2029 WTC cycle. “Rather than expanding to two divisions of six by adding Afghanistan, Ireland and Zimbabwe to the WTC, the next edition running from this summer until 2027 will retain its existing nine-team format,” said the report. (With inputs from agencies)

ICC likely to agree to changes in point system in World Test Championship cycle?-Reports

When Chennai Super Kings walked back into the dressing room after being bowled out for just 103 against Kolkata Knight Riders at Chepauk, their lowest score ever at home, the mood was low. Players looked disappointed and fans had many questions. But in all , one man stayed positive. CSK&rsquo;s batting coach <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/michael-hussey">Michael Hussey</a> believes that the team has the right players and can make a strong comeback.
After suffering their fifth consecutive defeat, this time an eight-wicket loss to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/kolkata-knight-riders">Kolkata Knight Riders</a>, questions surfaced around CSK&rsquo;s current form. But Hussey isn&rsquo;t ready to panic.&nbsp;&ldquo;I still think we've got the right players,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;We've just got to try and help them find some confidence and consistency... whether that's with the bat, ball or in the field.&rdquo;
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Many fans and experts have questioned if CSK are holding onto players past their prime. But Hussey defended the senior names.&nbsp;&ldquo;I would argue that they're beyond their prime. I don't agree with that... I think of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shane-watson">Shane Watson</a>. I think of Ajinkya Rahane. They've performed really well for CSK,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;I still think that the players that we've got still have some good cricket in front of them.&rdquo;
<h2>'Want to pick guys when they are ready to perform'</h2>
He also addressed the calls to bring in young talent.&nbsp;&ldquo;We want to pick guys when they're ready to perform,&rdquo; Hussey added. &ldquo;Sometimes when teams give up and think, 'we can't win the tournament anymore... we'll just try the youngsters now'. That&rsquo;s not us. We're not putting the white flag up just yet.&rdquo;
Despite a poor run with the bat, ball, and fielding, CSK still hopes to make a comeback.&nbsp;&ldquo;You only have to get into scraping to that fourth place. If we can change that momentum and get a few wins... we might be able to scrape into one of those last positions,&rdquo; Hussey said.
There&rsquo;s soul-searching to do, he admitted &nbsp;but also belief.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: After suffering their fifth consecutive defeat, and an eight-wicket loss to Kolkata Knight Riders, questions surfaced around CSK’s current form

When Chennai Super Kings walked back into the dressing room after being bowled out for just 103 against Kolkata Knight Riders at Chepauk, their lowest score ever at home, the mood was low. Players looked disappointed and fans had many questions. But in all , one man stayed positive. CSK’s batting coach Michael Hussey believes that the team has the right players and can make a strong comeback. After suffering their fifth consecutive defeat, this time an eight-wicket loss to Kolkata Knight Riders, questions surfaced around CSK’s current form. But Hussey isn’t ready to panic. “I still think we've got the right players,” he said. “We've just got to try and help them find some confidence and consistency... whether that's with the bat, ball or in the field.” Also Read: IPL 2025: 'This is not the CSK we know', says former Australian WC winning captain Many fans and experts have questioned if CSK are holding onto players past their prime. But Hussey defended the senior names. “I would argue that they're beyond their prime. I don't agree with that... I think of Shane Watson. I think of Ajinkya Rahane. They've performed really well for CSK,” he said. “I still think that the players that we've got still have some good cricket in front of them.” 'Want to pick guys when they are ready to perform' He also addressed the calls to bring in young talent. “We want to pick guys when they're ready to perform,” Hussey added. “Sometimes when teams give up and think, 'we can't win the tournament anymore... we'll just try the youngsters now'. That’s not us. We're not putting the white flag up just yet.” Despite a poor run with the bat, ball, and fielding, CSK still hopes to make a comeback. “You only have to get into scraping to that fourth place. If we can change that momentum and get a few wins... we might be able to scrape into one of those last positions,” Hussey said. There’s soul-searching to do, he admitted but also belief. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: 'CSK have got the right players, not giving up just yet', says Michael Hussey after team suffers fifth straight loss

Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) lost to defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders by eight wickets in the ongoing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/indian-premier-league">Indian Premier League</a> 2025 at Chepauk stadium on Friday (April 11).
Former Australian captain, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/michael-clarke">Michael Clarke</a> believes CSK are clearly down on confidence and need to take bold risks now. He said, "This is not the CSK we have seen over the years. This team feels different - low on fight, belief and struggling to find answers. After five consecutive losses in IPL 2025, even fans are beginning to wonder what&rsquo;s happening with the team."&nbsp;
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At Chepauk, the five-time champions were bowled out for just 103-their lowest-ever score at home. Not even MS Dhoni&rsquo;s return as captain could change their fortunes. Kolkata Knight Riders chased the target in just 10.1 overs, handing them their biggest IPL defeat in terms of balls remaining (59). CSK are now placed ninth on the points table.
<h2>'They are low on confidence'</h2>
Clarke, speaking on JioHotstar, didn&rsquo;t hold back. "They&rsquo;re down on confidence. There was no intent. Right now, it looks like they&rsquo;re just trying to avoid a big defeat instead of playing to win. They need to throw everything on the line," he said.
"Just like winning brings confidence, losing also becomes a habit. And it&rsquo;s hard to shake off," he added.
Meanwhile, former CSK spinner <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/piyush-chawla">Piyush Chawla</a> said it&rsquo;s time to bring in young blood and to do some experiment. He said,&nbsp;"Someone like Andre Siddarth deserves a chance. You&rsquo;ve already seen enough of Rahul Tripathi and Deepak Hooda. Even one or two changes in the team can infuse fresh energy and confidence."
Chawla also praised KKR&rsquo;s Sunil Narine, who took 3/13. "Even after all these years, batters still struggle to read him. He was accurate, clever, and didn&rsquo;t allow any boundaries," he concluded.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: At Chepauk, the five-time champions were bowled out for 103-their lowest-ever score at home. Not even MSD's return as captain could change their fortunes

Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) lost to defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders by eight wickets in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2025 at Chepauk stadium on Friday (April 11). Former Australian captain, Michael Clarke believes CSK are clearly down on confidence and need to take bold risks now. He said, "This is not the CSK we have seen over the years. This team feels different - low on fight, belief and struggling to find answers. After five consecutive losses in IPL 2025, even fans are beginning to wonder what’s happening with the team." Also Read: Exclusive | How artificial intelligence and data analytics are transforming fantasy sports At Chepauk, the five-time champions were bowled out for just 103-their lowest-ever score at home. Not even MS Dhoni’s return as captain could change their fortunes. Kolkata Knight Riders chased the target in just 10.1 overs, handing them their biggest IPL defeat in terms of balls remaining (59). CSK are now placed ninth on the points table. 'They are low on confidence' Clarke, speaking on JioHotstar, didn’t hold back. "They’re down on confidence. There was no intent. Right now, it looks like they’re just trying to avoid a big defeat instead of playing to win. They need to throw everything on the line," he said. "Just like winning brings confidence, losing also becomes a habit. And it’s hard to shake off," he added. Meanwhile, former CSK spinner Piyush Chawla said it’s time to bring in young blood and to do some experiment. He said, "Someone like Andre Siddarth deserves a chance. You’ve already seen enough of Rahul Tripathi and Deepak Hooda. Even one or two changes in the team can infuse fresh energy and confidence." Chawla also praised KKR’s Sunil Narine, who took 3/13. "Even after all these years, batters still struggle to read him. He was accurate, clever, and didn’t allow any boundaries," he concluded. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: 'This is not the CSK we know', says former Australian WC winning captain

Gujarat Titans have suffered with another major injury blow, as New Zealand all-rounder <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/glenn-phillips">Glenn Phillips</a> has been ruled out of the ongoing Indian Premier League 2025 season with a groin injury.
Glenn's injry comes after the franchise lost their star pacer Kagiso Rabada, who returned home due to personal reasons after playing in just two matches. Phillips' exit has only added to the franchise's growing concerns. The 28-year-old sustained the injury while fielding as a substitute during GT&rsquo;s clash against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sunrisers-hyderabad">Sunrisers Hyderabad</a>. He pulled up with a niggle in an attempt to save a boundary.
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The injury happened in the last over of the powerplay of the SRH&rsquo;s innings. Glenn Phillips, while fielding as a substitute, was covering the point region in the field and raced after a softly pushed shot from <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ishan-kishan">Ishan Kishan</a>. While throwing the ball back, he seemed to have stretched his groin and immediately fell down on the pitch.
<h2>Statement from franchise</h2>
Gujarat Titans released a statement confirming Phillips&rsquo; injury and wishing him a speedy recovery.&nbsp;&ldquo;Gujarat Titans wish Glenn a speedy recovery,&rdquo; the statement read.
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The all-rounder from New Zeland was picked by the franchise for $23 million. Glenn was one of New Zealand's star performers in the Champions Trophy. His athleticism and acrobatic skills were praised during Champions Trophy. However, it remains unclear whether the franchise will seek an immediate replacement. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shubhman-gill">Shubman Gill</a>'s side is set to play Lucknow Super Giants later today.
(With inputs from agencies)
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Cricket, Sports: Gujarat suffered another setback as Glenn Phillips has been ruled out with an injury, joining Kagiso Rabada on list of key players missing this season

Gujarat Titans have suffered with another major injury blow, as New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips has been ruled out of the ongoing Indian Premier League 2025 season with a groin injury. Glenn's injry comes after the franchise lost their star pacer Kagiso Rabada, who returned home due to personal reasons after playing in just two matches. Phillips' exit has only added to the franchise's growing concerns. The 28-year-old sustained the injury while fielding as a substitute during GT’s clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad. He pulled up with a niggle in an attempt to save a boundary. Also Read: IPL 2025: Quinton de Kock reveals KKR’s spin-heavy strategy to tackle CSK on Chepauk’s turning track The injury happened in the last over of the powerplay of the SRH’s innings. Glenn Phillips, while fielding as a substitute, was covering the point region in the field and raced after a softly pushed shot from Ishan Kishan. While throwing the ball back, he seemed to have stretched his groin and immediately fell down on the pitch. Statement from franchise Gujarat Titans released a statement confirming Phillips’ injury and wishing him a speedy recovery. “Gujarat Titans wish Glenn a speedy recovery,” the statement read. The all-rounder from New Zeland was picked by the franchise for $23 million. Glenn was one of New Zealand's star performers in the Champions Trophy. His athleticism and acrobatic skills were praised during Champions Trophy. However, it remains unclear whether the franchise will seek an immediate replacement. Shubman Gill's side is set to play Lucknow Super Giants later today. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans’ Glenn Phillips ruled out of IPL due to groin injury

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders opening batter <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/quinton-de-kock" rel="dofollow">Quinton de Kock</a> said having former Chennai Super Kings players Ajinkya Rahane and Moeen Ali in their team gave them key insights into the Chepauk conditions, which prompted the decision to include an extra spinner, a move that proved crucial in their eight-wicket win.
KKR spinners <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sunil-narine">Sunil Narine</a> (3/13), <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/varun-chakaravarthy">Varun Chakravarthy</a> (2/22), and Moeen Ali (1/20) shared five wickets between them, while pacer Harshit Rana chipped in with 2/16. KKR restricted the five-time champions to their lowest-ever total of 103/9 in Chennai. "When we bowled, it seemed a lot slower, gripped a bit and our bowlers really enjoy that. We have got guys like <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ajinkya-rahane">Ajinkya Rahane</a> and Moeen Ali who have been here before and they kind of knew that, so that's why we played an extra spinner,&rdquo; de Kock said after the match.
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On being asked about the nature of the pitch and if it changed in the second innings, de Kock said it only got better for batting as the game progressed. "I do think (in) the second innings it got slightly better. It did come on a bit better, or at least that's what I felt, that's how it played, sort of slow and just got better and better during the innings went on," he said.
<h2>'Narine and Varun are always working on their games'</h2>
De Kock lauded KKR for bringing together two mystery spinners and praised Narine for his all-round show. Narine made a quickfire 18-ball 44. &ldquo;It's always (about) mixing it up. I think it's hard to line up certain spin bowlers like that because you never know what you're going to get,&rdquo; de Kock said.
"On top of that, having that amount of skill, the areas they bowl, Sunil prides himself on the areas that he bowls and so does Varun Chakaravarthy. They're always working on their games, always trying to get better."&nbsp;
"Sunil, when he bats, he brings the X factor. I think every bowler knows he's going to come hard. He practices really hard. He's always at practices. I don't think he's missed a practice, even optional practices. He really does work on it,&rdquo; he concluded.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders spinners Sunil Narine (3/13), Varun Chakravarthy (2/22), and Moeen Ali (1/20) shared five wickets between them

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders opening batter Quinton de Kock said having former Chennai Super Kings players Ajinkya Rahane and Moeen Ali in their team gave them key insights into the Chepauk conditions, which prompted the decision to include an extra spinner, a move that proved crucial in their eight-wicket win. KKR spinners Sunil Narine (3/13), Varun Chakravarthy (2/22), and Moeen Ali (1/20) shared five wickets between them, while pacer Harshit Rana chipped in with 2/16. KKR restricted the five-time champions to their lowest-ever total of 103/9 in Chennai. "When we bowled, it seemed a lot slower, gripped a bit and our bowlers really enjoy that. We have got guys like Ajinkya Rahane and Moeen Ali who have been here before and they kind of knew that, so that's why we played an extra spinner,” de Kock said after the match. Also Read: Rizwan claps back at English critics, says 'Pakistan wants cricket from me, not English' On being asked about the nature of the pitch and if it changed in the second innings, de Kock said it only got better for batting as the game progressed. "I do think (in) the second innings it got slightly better. It did come on a bit better, or at least that's what I felt, that's how it played, sort of slow and just got better and better during the innings went on," he said. 'Narine and Varun are always working on their games' De Kock lauded KKR for bringing together two mystery spinners and praised Narine for his all-round show. Narine made a quickfire 18-ball 44. “It's always (about) mixing it up. I think it's hard to line up certain spin bowlers like that because you never know what you're going to get,” de Kock said. "On top of that, having that amount of skill, the areas they bowl, Sunil prides himself on the areas that he bowls and so does Varun Chakaravarthy. They're always working on their games, always trying to get better." "Sunil, when he bats, he brings the X factor. I think every bowler knows he's going to come hard. He practices really hard. He's always at practices. I don't think he's missed a practice, even optional practices. He really does work on it,” he concluded. (With inputs from agencies)

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mohammad-rizwan">Mohammad Rizwan</a>, the captain of Pakistan's white ball team, has faced immense trolling for his English speaking skills. But, Rizwan hit back on his critics by being honest, admitting he does not feel ashamed for not speaking English, rather the one thing he is focused on is the call for him to play cricket, and not speak English.
Rizwan has been trolled on social media for his English speaking. Various clips and snapshots of his English have been circulating and being made fun of by trolls during pre and post-match ceremonies.
During a press conference, the Multan Sultans' captain addressed the criticism and trolls targeting him for his spoken English. "I regret not completing my education, which is why I don't know English, but I am not ashamed that as Pakistan's captain, I cannot speak English, Rizwan was quoted saying to Geo News.
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"The demand from me is to play cricket, not to speak English. If Pakistan wanted English, I would become a professor, learn it, and return. But Pakistan asks me for cricket, not English," he added.
<h2>'Guide us on how to improve'</h2>
Rizwan shifted his focus to Pakistan's ongoing woes in the field, which have sparked quite the debate. Once considered to be an Asian powerhouse, the current Pakistan lot is chasing shadows of their former glory.&nbsp;Barring their chaotic campaigns in the past <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/international-cricket-council">ICC</a> tournaments, Pakistan were truly exposed in the Champion Trophy organised on their home turf. The hosts were the first team to be knocked out of the tournament after back-to-back defeats against New Zealand and India, ending their title defence in the group stage.
After the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy">Champions Trophy</a> debacle, Pakistan toured New Zealand for five T20Is and three ODIs. However, Pakistan succumbed to a 4-1 series defeat.
Amid the heavy criticism from fans and former cricketers, Rizwan urged the critics to offer solutions and guide them through the turbulent phase, leading to their improvement.&nbsp;"It's fine to criticise the team, but also guide us on how to improve. Recently, during the Champions Trophy, Wasim Akram gave us advice. I wanted to talk more with him, but there wasn't enough time," he said.
Rizwan admitted that fans have the right to be upset when the team fails to deliver. He said, "Fans are justified in their anger, and they've all the right to be upset at us because they also love us. But the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/pakistan-super-league">Pakistan Super League</a> has given so much to Pakistan. Now it's time to enjoy the league," he signed off.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Rizwan has been trolled on social media for his English speaking. Various clips of his post- and pre-match interactions have gone viral

Mohammad Rizwan, the captain of Pakistan's white ball team, has faced immense trolling for his English speaking skills. But, Rizwan hit back on his critics by being honest, admitting he does not feel ashamed for not speaking English, rather the one thing he is focused on is the call for him to play cricket, and not speak English. Rizwan has been trolled on social media for his English speaking. Various clips and snapshots of his English have been circulating and being made fun of by trolls during pre and post-match ceremonies. During a press conference, the Multan Sultans' captain addressed the criticism and trolls targeting him for his spoken English. "I regret not completing my education, which is why I don't know English, but I am not ashamed that as Pakistan's captain, I cannot speak English, Rizwan was quoted saying to Geo News. Also Read: Former India wrestler Vinesh Phogat to build world-class sports academy for young athletes "The demand from me is to play cricket, not to speak English. If Pakistan wanted English, I would become a professor, learn it, and return. But Pakistan asks me for cricket, not English," he added. 'Guide us on how to improve' Rizwan shifted his focus to Pakistan's ongoing woes in the field, which have sparked quite the debate. Once considered to be an Asian powerhouse, the current Pakistan lot is chasing shadows of their former glory. Barring their chaotic campaigns in the past ICC tournaments, Pakistan were truly exposed in the Champion Trophy organised on their home turf. The hosts were the first team to be knocked out of the tournament after back-to-back defeats against New Zealand and India, ending their title defence in the group stage. After the Champions Trophy debacle, Pakistan toured New Zealand for five T20Is and three ODIs. However, Pakistan succumbed to a 4-1 series defeat. Amid the heavy criticism from fans and former cricketers, Rizwan urged the critics to offer solutions and guide them through the turbulent phase, leading to their improvement. "It's fine to criticise the team, but also guide us on how to improve. Recently, during the Champions Trophy, Wasim Akram gave us advice. I wanted to talk more with him, but there wasn't enough time," he said. Rizwan admitted that fans have the right to be upset when the team fails to deliver. He said, "Fans are justified in their anger, and they've all the right to be upset at us because they also love us. But the Pakistan Super League has given so much to Pakistan. Now it's time to enjoy the league," he signed off. (With inputs from agencies)

Rizwan claps back at English critics, says 'Pakistan wants cricket from me, not English'

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) secured a dominating win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Friday (April 11) in the ongoing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/indian-premier-league" rel="dofollow">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL) 2025. The defending champions beat the five-team champions by eight wickets and with ten overs to spare.
KKR's&nbsp;right-arm off-spinner <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/moeen-ali">Moeen Ali</a> hailed Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy after their phenomenal performance. Sunil&nbsp;Narine was the pick of the bowlers for KKR as he picked three wickets and gave just 13 runs in his allotted four overs. He shined with the bat, too, where he made a quickfire 44 runs from just 18 balls. His innings included five sixes and two boundaries.
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The 36-year-old was awarded the Player of the Match following his all-round performance.&nbsp;On the other hand, India's mystery spinner <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/varun-chakaravarthy">Varun Chakaravarthy</a> scalped two wickets in his four overs, giving away 22 runs. He took important wickets of Vijay Shankar and Deepak Hooda in his spell.
<h2>'Varun and Sunil are just amazing'</h2>
"It was nice, and having two left-handers helped my case. Just trying to keep it as tight as I can and pick up a couple of wickets. I picked up one wicket. It is nice, and Rinku's dive for me to stop that four was big boost for my confidence. Try not to bowl too quickly; just give time to spin, and sometimes it skids, sometimes it spins. I like to keep the shape of the ball and try to spin it."
"They (Narine and Varun) are amazing spinners, and they have been for a while now, especially Sunil. If I can bowl a couple of overs up top and set them up in the middle where they are quite hard to hit, I am learning from them and trying to keep up. The pitch was a little bit tacky; you don't need to spin every ball, just one to put the doubt in the batter's mind," Moeen said during the post-match presentation.
Moeen Ali had a good day out with the ball, where he grabbed one wicket in his spell of four overs, where he gave away 20 runs at an economy of 5. He bowled one maiden over and took the wickets of Devon Conway in his spell.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Sunil Narine was the pick of the bowlers for the Kolkata Knight Riders. He picked three wickets and conceded just 13 runs in his spell of four overs

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) secured a dominating win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Friday (April 11) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The defending champions beat the five-team champions by eight wickets and with ten overs to spare. KKR's right-arm off-spinner Moeen Ali hailed Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy after their phenomenal performance. Sunil Narine was the pick of the bowlers for KKR as he picked three wickets and gave just 13 runs in his allotted four overs. He shined with the bat, too, where he made a quickfire 44 runs from just 18 balls. His innings included five sixes and two boundaries. Also Read: Billie Jean King Cup: Vaidehi and Shrivalli shine as India downs Chinese Taipei The 36-year-old was awarded the Player of the Match following his all-round performance. On the other hand, India's mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy scalped two wickets in his four overs, giving away 22 runs. He took important wickets of Vijay Shankar and Deepak Hooda in his spell. 'Varun and Sunil are just amazing' "It was nice, and having two left-handers helped my case. Just trying to keep it as tight as I can and pick up a couple of wickets. I picked up one wicket. It is nice, and Rinku's dive for me to stop that four was big boost for my confidence. Try not to bowl too quickly; just give time to spin, and sometimes it skids, sometimes it spins. I like to keep the shape of the ball and try to spin it." "They (Narine and Varun) are amazing spinners, and they have been for a while now, especially Sunil. If I can bowl a couple of overs up top and set them up in the middle where they are quite hard to hit, I am learning from them and trying to keep up. The pitch was a little bit tacky; you don't need to spin every ball, just one to put the doubt in the batter's mind," Moeen said during the post-match presentation. Moeen Ali had a good day out with the ball, where he grabbed one wicket in his spell of four overs, where he gave away 20 runs at an economy of 5. He bowled one maiden over and took the wickets of Devon Conway in his spell. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: Moeen Ali left in awe of KKR’s spin wizards after dominating win over CSK

Delhi Capitals (DC) batter KL Rahul was at his absolute best in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match against Royal Challengers. Chasing a modest 164, Rahul led the charge with unbeaten 93 off 53 balls laced with seven fours and six sixes - his second consecutive fifty this season. DC eventually won the match by six wickets - their fourth win in four games in IPL 2025.
Rahul, who changed his team in IPL 2025 mega auction from LSG to DC, spoke about his innings after the match and said: "If I wanted to hit a big six, I knew what pockets to target, and keeping gave me a feeler for where other batters were dismissed and where they hit the sixes. Got lucky with the dropped catch. This is my ground, my home, know this (ground) better than anyone else."
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As for RCB, this was their second loss of the season in five games and both of them have ironically come at their home ground.'
RCB started well being put to bat first as Phil Salt and Virat Kohli added 61 runs in 3.4 over before a mix-up led to Salt being run out. Devdutt Padikkal and Kohli perished soon after as RCB were brought down to 91/4 inside 10 overs. They could never recover from that position. Had it not been for Tim David's unbeaten 37 off 20 balls - RCB's 163/7 would have not been possible.&nbsp;
During the chase, RCB once again showed some teeth and took three wickets inside powerplay for just 30 runs. After being reduced to 58/4 in 9th over, Rahul took charge of the innings with Tristan Stubbs who also scored 38 not out of 23 balls.
The duo added 111 unbeaten runs for the fifth wicket - the highest for DC in IPL history - going past JP Duminy and Ross Taylor's 110 as the match was over with 13 balls remaining.&nbsp;

Rahul and Stubbs added 111 unbeaten runs for the fifth wicket - the highest for DC in IPL history - as the match was over with 13 balls remaining.  Cricket Sports

Delhi Capitals (DC) batter KL Rahul was at his absolute best in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match against Royal Challengers. Chasing a modest 164, Rahul led the charge with unbeaten 93 off 53 balls laced with seven fours and six sixes - his second consecutive fifty this season. DC eventually won the match by six wickets - their fourth win in four games in IPL 2025. Rahul, who changed his team in IPL 2025 mega auction from LSG to DC, spoke about his innings after the match and said: "If I wanted to hit a big six, I knew what pockets to target, and keeping gave me a feeler for where other batters were dismissed and where they hit the sixes. Got lucky with the dropped catch. This is my ground, my home, know this (ground) better than anyone else." Also Read: IPL 2025 | 'A young wicketkeeper leading the team...,' Gaikwad makes CHEEKY remark on Dhoni leading CSK for rest of season As for RCB, this was their second loss of the season in five games and both of them have ironically come at their home ground.' RCB started well being put to bat first as Phil Salt and Virat Kohli added 61 runs in 3.4 over before a mix-up led to Salt being run out. Devdutt Padikkal and Kohli perished soon after as RCB were brought down to 91/4 inside 10 overs. They could never recover from that position. Had it not been for Tim David's unbeaten 37 off 20 balls - RCB's 163/7 would have not been possible. During the chase, RCB once again showed some teeth and took three wickets inside powerplay for just 30 runs. After being reduced to 58/4 in 9th over, Rahul took charge of the innings with Tristan Stubbs who also scored 38 not out of 23 balls. The duo added 111 unbeaten runs for the fifth wicket - the highest for DC in IPL history - going past JP Duminy and Ross Taylor's 110 as the match was over with 13 balls remaining.

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Ruturaj Gaikwad has finally reacted to being replaced by MS Dhoni as the captain for the rest of the season. The step was taken after Gaikwad was ruled out for the rest of the IPL 2025 season with a fractured elbow. Dhoni, who himself is under scrutiny over his batting, will now lead a loss-ridden CSK.
"Hello everyone, Ruturaj this side. Really gutted to be missing future part of the IPL due to an unfortunate elbow injury. But, thank you for your support until now. Yes, we have been struggling a while, you know now that a young wicketkeeper leading the team, hopefully, things will change. I am gonna be there with the team, really support them," Ruturaj said in a video posted by CSK's X account.
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"Definitely would have loved to take this team out of this situation, but you know some things are not controllable. As I said, definitely looking forward to support the team from the dug-out and hopefully, we have a great season ahead. Thank you," he added.
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Dhoni coming back could be a good news for CSK as he knows how to rally the players and come out of difficult situations. Currently, CSK are second from the bottom with four consecutive losses in five games after winning their season opener.
With nine matches left in the regular season, the Yellow Army have no time to waste put pull up the socks and show their true game.
CSK are five-time IPL champions and all those title came under Dhoni but this season they look like a pale shadow of their glorious past.
Dhoni is IPL's most experienced captain having led in 236 games with Rohit Sharma being the second best at 158 games. The former India wicketkeeper-batter has won 133 of those 236 games - also the most in IPL history.

Dhoni is IPL's most experienced captain having led in 236 games. The former India wicketkeeper-batter has won 133 of those 236 games - also the most in IPL history. Cricket Sports

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Ruturaj Gaikwad has finally reacted to being replaced by MS Dhoni as the captain for the rest of the season. The step was taken after Gaikwad was ruled out for the rest of the IPL 2025 season with a fractured elbow. Dhoni, who himself is under scrutiny over his batting, will now lead a loss-ridden CSK. "Hello everyone, Ruturaj this side. Really gutted to be missing future part of the IPL due to an unfortunate elbow injury. But, thank you for your support until now. Yes, we have been struggling a while, you know now that a young wicketkeeper leading the team, hopefully, things will change. I am gonna be there with the team, really support them," Ruturaj said in a video posted by CSK's X account. Also Read: Who is Corbin Bosch? PCB bans MI all-rounder for one year for choosing IPL over PSL "Definitely would have loved to take this team out of this situation, but you know some things are not controllable. As I said, definitely looking forward to support the team from the dug-out and hopefully, we have a great season ahead. Thank you," he added. Straight from Rutu’s soul! 🤳💛📹#WhistlePodu #AllYouNeedIsYellove 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/PNIZBWR1yR — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 10, 2025 Dhoni coming back could be a good news for CSK as he knows how to rally the players and come out of difficult situations. Currently, CSK are second from the bottom with four consecutive losses in five games after winning their season opener. With nine matches left in the regular season, the Yellow Army have no time to waste put pull up the socks and show their true game. CSK are five-time IPL champions and all those title came under Dhoni but this season they look like a pale shadow of their glorious past. Dhoni is IPL's most experienced captain having led in 236 games with Rohit Sharma being the second best at 158 games. The former India wicketkeeper-batter has won 133 of those 236 games - also the most in IPL history.

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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has banned Mumbai Indians' South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch for one year. The ban comes after Bosch withdrew from Pakistan Super League (PSL) after being selected as a diamond pick by Peshawar Zalmi. Bosch was later picked up as an injury replacement by MI for Lizaad Williams.
"I deeply regret my decision to withdraw from the PSL, and offer my sincere apologies to the people of Pakistan, the fans of Peshawar Zalmi, and the wider cricket community," Bosch said in a statement released by the PCB. "I fully understand the disappointment caused by my actions.
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"To the loyal fans of Peshawar Zalmi, I am truly sorry for letting you down. I take full responsibility for my actions, and accept the consequences, including the penalty fine and the one-year ban from the PSL. This has been a hard lesson, but I am committed to learning from this experience, and hope to return to the PSL in the future with renewed dedication and the trust of the fans," he added.
While the all-rounder is yet to play a game in IPL 2025, he made an impact anyway on the field as a substitute during the game against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Friday (Apr 4). Fielding at mid-off he took a stunning catch to dismiss LSG skipper Rishabh Pant whose horror run continued in fourth straight match of IPL.&nbsp;
<h2>Who is Corbin Bosch</h2>
Bosch hails from South Africa and was a like-for-like replacement for countrymate Williams. It also helped his cause that he had played for MI Cape Town in SA20 in 2024-25 season.
For joining the IPL, he was reprimanded by Pakistan-based PSL where he was supposed to play for Peshawar Zalmi. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) served a legal notice to Bosch for opting out to play in IPL.
Bosch came to IPL anyway after spending three seasons with different IPL-backed franchises in SA20. He played his first season with Paarl Royals before moving to Pretoria Capitals in 2023/24 and then MICT in last season.
He has also played in Caribbean Premier League (CPL) for Barbados Royals in 2022 and St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in 2023. He was also part of Rajasthan Royals as a reserve player in the past but is yet to make IPL debut.
Overall, Bosch has played 86 T20s and has scored 663 runs at a strike rate of 113. He also has 59 wickets to his name with a best of 4/19.

Bosch came to IPL over PSL after spending three seasons with different IPL-backed franchises in SA20. He was picked up as an injury replacement by MI for Lizaad Williams. Cricket Sports

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has banned Mumbai Indians' South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch for one year. The ban comes after Bosch withdrew from Pakistan Super League (PSL) after being selected as a diamond pick by Peshawar Zalmi. Bosch was later picked up as an injury replacement by MI for Lizaad Williams. "I deeply regret my decision to withdraw from the PSL, and offer my sincere apologies to the people of Pakistan, the fans of Peshawar Zalmi, and the wider cricket community," Bosch said in a statement released by the PCB. "I fully understand the disappointment caused by my actions. Also Read - ‘Yes, I am learning from Saqlain but he’s not…,’ Shadab Khan addresses ‘favouritism allegations’ in Pakistan Cricket "To the loyal fans of Peshawar Zalmi, I am truly sorry for letting you down. I take full responsibility for my actions, and accept the consequences, including the penalty fine and the one-year ban from the PSL. This has been a hard lesson, but I am committed to learning from this experience, and hope to return to the PSL in the future with renewed dedication and the trust of the fans," he added. While the all-rounder is yet to play a game in IPL 2025, he made an impact anyway on the field as a substitute during the game against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Friday (Apr 4). Fielding at mid-off he took a stunning catch to dismiss LSG skipper Rishabh Pant whose horror run continued in fourth straight match of IPL. Who is Corbin Bosch Bosch hails from South Africa and was a like-for-like replacement for countrymate Williams. It also helped his cause that he had played for MI Cape Town in SA20 in 2024-25 season. For joining the IPL, he was reprimanded by Pakistan-based PSL where he was supposed to play for Peshawar Zalmi. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) served a legal notice to Bosch for opting out to play in IPL. Bosch came to IPL anyway after spending three seasons with different IPL-backed franchises in SA20. He played his first season with Paarl Royals before moving to Pretoria Capitals in 2023/24 and then MICT in last season. He has also played in Caribbean Premier League (CPL) for Barbados Royals in 2022 and St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in 2023. He was also part of Rajasthan Royals as a reserve player in the past but is yet to make IPL debut. Overall, Bosch has played 86 T20s and has scored 663 runs at a strike rate of 113. He also has 59 wickets to his name with a best of 4/19.

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KL Rahul smashed an unbeaten 93 as Delhi Capitals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets to maintain their winning streak in IPL 2025 on Thursday. Rahul, 32, hit six sixes and seven fours in his scintillating 53-ball knock to help Delhi overhaul Bengaluru's 163-7 with 13 balls to spare at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.<o:p></o:p>
Tristan Stubbs chipped in with 38 not out and shared 111 runs with Rahul off just 56 balls to steer Delhi to their fourth consecutive win.<o:p></o:p>
Delhi now sits second in the table while Bengaluru are third in the 10-team competition.&nbsp;
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Bengaluru bowlers picked some early wickets but ran into the in-form Rahul, who batted with composure and ease.<o:p></o:p>
Delhi had a wobbly start, losing openers Faf du Plessis and Jake Fraser-McGurk cheaply with just 10 runs on the board.<o:p></o:p>
Captain Axar Patel tried to steady the innings but holed out to Tim David off impact sub Suyash Sharma for 15.<o:p></o:p>
Stubbs said the win was "really satisfying".<o:p></o:p>
"I came in a tricky situation, but the run-rate never got out of hand," he said. &nbsp;"I did not need to do much -- KL played the way he did."&nbsp; <o:p></o:p>
Earlier, Bengaluru were off to a flyer, with openers Virat Kohli and Phil Salt taking the attack to the opposition.<o:p></o:p>
The duo smashed 30 runs in the third over off Mitchell Starc before guiding Bengaluru to the fastest team 50 of the season.<o:p></o:p>
The batting assault ended when Salt (37) was run out after a mix-up and Kohli (22) lobbed a catch to Starc, who dived forward to take a fine catch at long-off.<o:p></o:p>
Salt hit three sixes and four fours in his 17-ball knock.<o:p></o:p>
Bengaluru lost regular wickets after the twin setbacks, with Delhi left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav picking two, including the scalp of captain Rajat Patidar for 25.<o:p></o:p>
David provided a late flourish with an unbeaten 20-ball 37, studded with four sixes and two fours.<o:p></o:p>
Patidar conceded his team did not bat well despite showing "nice intent". <o:p></o:p>
"We were lacking in assessing the conditions and the situation. (But) The way David accelerated at the end it was really amazing," he said.
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Cricket, Sports: Rahul, 32, hit six sixes and seven fours in his scintillating 53-ball knock to help Delhi overhaul Bengaluru's 163-7 with 13 balls to spare in Bengaluru.

KL Rahul smashed an unbeaten 93 as Delhi Capitals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets to maintain their winning streak in IPL 2025 on Thursday. Rahul, 32, hit six sixes and seven fours in his scintillating 53-ball knock to help Delhi overhaul Bengaluru's 163-7 with 13 balls to spare at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Tristan Stubbs chipped in with 38 not out and shared 111 runs with Rahul off just 56 balls to steer Delhi to their fourth consecutive win. Delhi now sits second in the table while Bengaluru are third in the 10-team competition. Also read | Virat Kohli goes big with another IPL record but Aussie all-rounder saves RCB's day against DC Bengaluru bowlers picked some early wickets but ran into the in-form Rahul, who batted with composure and ease. Delhi had a wobbly start, losing openers Faf du Plessis and Jake Fraser-McGurk cheaply with just 10 runs on the board. Captain Axar Patel tried to steady the innings but holed out to Tim David off impact sub Suyash Sharma for 15. Stubbs said the win was "really satisfying". "I came in a tricky situation, but the run-rate never got out of hand," he said. "I did not need to do much -- KL played the way he did." Earlier, Bengaluru were off to a flyer, with openers Virat Kohli and Phil Salt taking the attack to the opposition. The duo smashed 30 runs in the third over off Mitchell Starc before guiding Bengaluru to the fastest team 50 of the season. The batting assault ended when Salt (37) was run out after a mix-up and Kohli (22) lobbed a catch to Starc, who dived forward to take a fine catch at long-off. Salt hit three sixes and four fours in his 17-ball knock. Bengaluru lost regular wickets after the twin setbacks, with Delhi left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav picking two, including the scalp of captain Rajat Patidar for 25. David provided a late flourish with an unbeaten 20-ball 37, studded with four sixes and two fours. Patidar conceded his team did not bat well despite showing "nice intent". "We were lacking in assessing the conditions and the situation. (But) The way David accelerated at the end it was really amazing," he said. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

RCB vs DC: KL Rahul’s unbeaten 93 powers Delhi to maintain winning run in IPL 2025

Pakistan spinner <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shadab-khan" rel="dofollow">Shadab Khan</a> opened up on repeated accusations of favouritism and promotion in the team for his relationship with Saqlain Mushtaq, a former cricketer, current team mentor and Shadab&rsquo;s father-in-law. The former spin great, known for holding influential positions in the PCB, including being the head coach of the side and a role at the National Cricket Academy, is often accused of favouring Shadab concerning selection matters.
After failing to get picked for the home <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy" rel="dofollow">ICC Champions Trophy 2025</a> earlier, Shadab made a stunning comeback to Pakistan&rsquo;s T20I side for the just-concluded New Zealand tour, drawing criticism. His inclusion enraged the fans and analysts, who began questioning Mushtaq&rsquo;s influence in bringing Shadab back to the side.&nbsp;
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Addressing such rumours, Shadab expressed disappointment, arguing his performances speak for himself; he added that though he learned a lot from Saqlain for what he brings to the table, he hasn&rsquo;t taken any favours from him.
"It is frustrating and disappointing to hear such things because my career is nearly seven years long," Shadab said in a chat with Pakistani media, as quoted by PTI.&nbsp;
"I have given some good performances since debuting for Pakistan. Yes, I am learning a lot from Saqlain Mushtaq because of his strong cricket coaching background. But it does not mean he is doing me favours. It hurts when the connection with Saqlain Mushtaq is repeatedly brought up,&rdquo; he added.
<h2>Shadab focuses on bowling</h2>
Picked as the vice-captain for the Kiwi tour that ended horribly for the visitors, winning just one game across formats, Shadab reflected on what aspect of his game he wishes to concentrate more on.&nbsp;
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"I have been trying to improve my bowling by working with my father-in-law because I consider myself more beneficial to the team as a bowler than a batter," Shadab continued. "Saqlain Mushtaq is working with me to improve my bowling. I am hopeful that with his guidance, good results will follow, and there will be consistency in my performances."
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: After failing to get picked for the home Champions Trophy, Shadab made a stunning comeback to Pakistan’s T20I side for the just-concluded NZ tour.

Pakistan spinner Shadab Khan opened up on repeated accusations of favouritism and promotion in the team for his relationship with Saqlain Mushtaq, a former cricketer, current team mentor and Shadab’s father-in-law. The former spin great, known for holding influential positions in the PCB, including being the head coach of the side and a role at the National Cricket Academy, is often accused of favouring Shadab concerning selection matters. After failing to get picked for the home ICC Champions Trophy 2025 earlier, Shadab made a stunning comeback to Pakistan’s T20I side for the just-concluded New Zealand tour, drawing criticism. His inclusion enraged the fans and analysts, who began questioning Mushtaq’s influence in bringing Shadab back to the side. Also read | Virat Kohli goes big with another IPL record but Aussie all-rounder saves RCB's day against DC Addressing such rumours, Shadab expressed disappointment, arguing his performances speak for himself; he added that though he learned a lot from Saqlain for what he brings to the table, he hasn’t taken any favours from him. "It is frustrating and disappointing to hear such things because my career is nearly seven years long," Shadab said in a chat with Pakistani media, as quoted by PTI. "I have given some good performances since debuting for Pakistan. Yes, I am learning a lot from Saqlain Mushtaq because of his strong cricket coaching background. But it does not mean he is doing me favours. It hurts when the connection with Saqlain Mushtaq is repeatedly brought up,” he added. Shadab focuses on bowling Picked as the vice-captain for the Kiwi tour that ended horribly for the visitors, winning just one game across formats, Shadab reflected on what aspect of his game he wishes to concentrate more on. Also read | MS Dhoni returns as CSK captain for remainder of IPL 2025 "I have been trying to improve my bowling by working with my father-in-law because I consider myself more beneficial to the team as a bowler than a batter," Shadab continued. "Saqlain Mushtaq is working with me to improve my bowling. I am hopeful that with his guidance, good results will follow, and there will be consistency in my performances." (With inputs from agencies)

‘Yes, I am learning from Saqlain but he’s not…,’ Shadab Khan addresses ‘favouritism allegations’ in Pakistan Cricket

India and RCB batting great <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/virat-kohli" rel="dofollow">Virat Kohli</a> unlocked another feat in the cash-rich league during the home against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/delhi-capitals" rel="dofollow">Delhi Capitals</a> in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a> on Thursday; however, Tim David saved his team&rsquo;s grace in the first innings. A prolific run-scorer across formats, Kohli completed over 1000 boundaries (721 fours and 280 sixes and counting) in the Indian Premier League, becoming the first player ever. Against DC, he surpassed the 1000-digit mark but failed to make the most of his current form.
Kohli breached the four-digit mark with a crisp six early in the innings, with a packed house at M Chinnaswamy buzzing and cheering for their cricket God. While Kohli has amassed 1001 boundaries and counting, his former India teammate Shikhar Dhawan is second on the list with 920 boundaries. Ex-Australia opener David Warner is third on the list with 899 boundaries besides his name, and current India ODI and Test captain Rohit Sharma sits in fourth place with 885 and counting. &nbsp;
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Meanwhile, looking at Virat&rsquo;s IPL numbers, the batting maestro has hit over 8000 runs (8190* in 257 matches), cementing his position as the undisputed modern-day great.&nbsp;
<h2>Kohli failed, but David hit gold</h2>
Kohli opened alongside Phil Salt, with the pair making a mockery of the new ball bowlers as they have done thus far this season. The pair went bonkers earlier, completing the team's fifty inside three overs; however, a mix-up led to Salt&rsquo;s dismissal on 37 off 17 balls soon after.&nbsp;
Devdutt Padikkal departed a couple of overs later, with DC&rsquo;s ex-factor Vipraj Nigam removing the dangerous Kohli, caught at the deep long-on on 22 off 14 balls, including two sixes and a four.
After RCB lost wickets in a cluster in the middle overs, overseas all-rounder Tim David saved their day, scoring an unbeaten 37 off just 20 balls at the death, including four sixes and two fours. His knock helped the RCB post a fighting 163 for seven in 20 overs.&nbsp;
For Delhi, spinners Vipraj and Kuldeep Yadav picked two wickets each, while seamer Mitchell Starc remained wicketless in a rare outing.&nbsp;
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𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙨𝙤 𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙚, 𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙙𝙤 𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙬𝙞𝙘𝙚 🪄 🎥 Kuldeep Yadav's identical wickets that put <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DC</a> on 🔝 against <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RCB</a> 💙 Updates ▶ <a href="https://t.co/h5Vb7sp2Z6">https://t.co/h5Vb7sp2Z6</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RCBvDC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RCBvDC</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/DelhiCapitals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DelhiCapitals</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/imkuldeep18?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imkuldeep18</a> <a href="https://t.co/U4Dy73dXt7">pic.twitter.com/U4Dy73dXt7</a>
&mdash; IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/IPL/status/1910355561213817321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Looking at Virat’s IPL numbers, the batting maestro has hit 8190 runs in 257 matches, cementing his position as the undisputed modern-day great.

India and RCB batting great Virat Kohli unlocked another feat in the cash-rich league during the home against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025 on Thursday; however, Tim David saved his team’s grace in the first innings. A prolific run-scorer across formats, Kohli completed over 1000 boundaries (721 fours and 280 sixes and counting) in the Indian Premier League, becoming the first player ever. Against DC, he surpassed the 1000-digit mark but failed to make the most of his current form. Kohli breached the four-digit mark with a crisp six early in the innings, with a packed house at M Chinnaswamy buzzing and cheering for their cricket God. While Kohli has amassed 1001 boundaries and counting, his former India teammate Shikhar Dhawan is second on the list with 920 boundaries. Ex-Australia opener David Warner is third on the list with 899 boundaries besides his name, and current India ODI and Test captain Rohit Sharma sits in fourth place with 885 and counting. Also read | MS Dhoni returns as CSK captain for remainder of IPL 2025 Meanwhile, looking at Virat’s IPL numbers, the batting maestro has hit over 8000 runs (8190* in 257 matches), cementing his position as the undisputed modern-day great. Kohli failed, but David hit gold Kohli opened alongside Phil Salt, with the pair making a mockery of the new ball bowlers as they have done thus far this season. The pair went bonkers earlier, completing the team's fifty inside three overs; however, a mix-up led to Salt’s dismissal on 37 off 17 balls soon after. Devdutt Padikkal departed a couple of overs later, with DC’s ex-factor Vipraj Nigam removing the dangerous Kohli, caught at the deep long-on on 22 off 14 balls, including two sixes and a four. After RCB lost wickets in a cluster in the middle overs, overseas all-rounder Tim David saved their day, scoring an unbeaten 37 off just 20 balls at the death, including four sixes and two fours. His knock helped the RCB post a fighting 163 for seven in 20 overs. For Delhi, spinners Vipraj and Kuldeep Yadav picked two wickets each, while seamer Mitchell Starc remained wicketless in a rare outing. 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙨𝙤 𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙚, 𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙙𝙤 𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙬𝙞𝙘𝙚 🪄 🎥 Kuldeep Yadav's identical wickets that put #DC on 🔝 against #RCB 💙 Updates ▶ https://t.co/h5Vb7sp2Z6#TATAIPL | #RCBvDC | @DelhiCapitals | @imkuldeep18 pic.twitter.com/U4Dy73dXt7 — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 10, 2025 (With inputs from agencies)

Virat Kohli goes big with another IPL record but Aussie all-rounder saves RCB's day against DC

In a massive development surrounding the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/chennai-super-kings-csk" rel="dofollow">Chennai Super Kings (CSK)</a>, veteran gloveman <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ms-dhoni" rel="dofollow">MS Dhoni</a> will lead the franchise in the remainder of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a> after regular captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ruturaj-gaikwad" rel="dofollow">Ruturaj Gaikwad</a> got ruled out of the tournament with an elbow injury, head coach Stephen Fleming confirmed in a statement.
&ldquo;As far as replacements go, we have few options in the squad. We haven&rsquo;t zeroed in on anyone. Dhoni was ready to take over. He understood where it was coming from,&rdquo; Fleming said at the pre-game presser in Chennai on Thursday (Apr 10).
Gaikwad got ruled out ahead of the CSK's next home game against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a big blow to the team, which endured a poor start to the tournament, losing four out of five contested matches. Gaikwad suffered a blow to his elbow during CSK's away clash against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati (March 30). An almost-steep-bouncer from RR seamer Tushar Deshpande hit the CSK captain on his unprotected elbow inside the second over, injuring it; despite that, he scored a fighting 63 in a losing cause, with his side going down during the chase.&nbsp;
Gaikwad featured for CSK in the next two games, scoring just five against Delhi Capitals (DC) and one against Punjab Kings (PBKS); with 122 runs and a strike rate of over 150, Gaikwad remains the highest run scorer for the franchise after five matches.
"He [Gaikwad] got hit in Guwahati. He's been operating with an amount of pain," Fleming said. "We got an X-ray, which was inconclusive, and we had an MRI, which revealed a fracture in his elbow, in the radial neck.
"So we're disappointed and feel for him. We appreciate the efforts that he's gone to in terms of trying to play, but unfortunately, he'd be out of the tournament from now. We have an uncapped player, MS Dhoni, who will take over as captain for the remainder of the IPL," he continued.&nbsp;
<h2>Dhoni is back as CSK captain</h2>
Having captained the Chennai Super Kings earlier from 2008 to 2024, MS Dhoni is back donning the captain's hat for the franchise for the remainder of the 18th edition. Under Dhoni's leadership, CSK has tasted immense success, winning IPL titles for the record five times and the now-defunct Champions League T20 twice.
"He [Dhoni] had no hesitation to step up and help guide us out of this if we can," Fleming said. "So that was never a doubt. We'll look at replacements. We've got some good players in the squad that have been with us a while, so we'll look from within first. But yeah, there is an opportunity to see how we can enhance the squad probably moving forward into subsequent years."
Meanwhile, with just two points from five matches, CSK sits in the ninth position on the points table, with last year's runners-up SunRisers Hyderabad tenth.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: MS Dhoni is back as the Chennai Super Kings captain for the remainder of IPL 2025 following an untimely injury to regular captain Ruturaj Gaikwad.

In a massive development surrounding the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), veteran gloveman MS Dhoni will lead the franchise in the remainder of IPL 2025 after regular captain Ruturaj Gaikwad got ruled out of the tournament with an elbow injury, head coach Stephen Fleming confirmed in a statement. “As far as replacements go, we have few options in the squad. We haven’t zeroed in on anyone. Dhoni was ready to take over. He understood where it was coming from,” Fleming said at the pre-game presser in Chennai on Thursday (Apr 10). Gaikwad got ruled out ahead of the CSK's next home game against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a big blow to the team, which endured a poor start to the tournament, losing four out of five contested matches. Gaikwad suffered a blow to his elbow during CSK's away clash against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati (March 30). An almost-steep-bouncer from RR seamer Tushar Deshpande hit the CSK captain on his unprotected elbow inside the second over, injuring it; despite that, he scored a fighting 63 in a losing cause, with his side going down during the chase. Gaikwad featured for CSK in the next two games, scoring just five against Delhi Capitals (DC) and one against Punjab Kings (PBKS); with 122 runs and a strike rate of over 150, Gaikwad remains the highest run scorer for the franchise after five matches. "He [Gaikwad] got hit in Guwahati. He's been operating with an amount of pain," Fleming said. "We got an X-ray, which was inconclusive, and we had an MRI, which revealed a fracture in his elbow, in the radial neck. "So we're disappointed and feel for him. We appreciate the efforts that he's gone to in terms of trying to play, but unfortunately, he'd be out of the tournament from now. We have an uncapped player, MS Dhoni, who will take over as captain for the remainder of the IPL," he continued. Dhoni is back as CSK captain Having captained the Chennai Super Kings earlier from 2008 to 2024, MS Dhoni is back donning the captain's hat for the franchise for the remainder of the 18th edition. Under Dhoni's leadership, CSK has tasted immense success, winning IPL titles for the record five times and the now-defunct Champions League T20 twice. "He [Dhoni] had no hesitation to step up and help guide us out of this if we can," Fleming said. "So that was never a doubt. We'll look at replacements. We've got some good players in the squad that have been with us a while, so we'll look from within first. But yeah, there is an opportunity to see how we can enhance the squad probably moving forward into subsequent years." Meanwhile, with just two points from five matches, CSK sits in the ninth position on the points table, with last year's runners-up SunRisers Hyderabad tenth. (With inputs from agencies)

MS Dhoni returns as CSK captain for remainder of IPL 2025

England's new white-ball captain, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/harry-brook" rel="dofollow">Harry Brook</a>, made headlines after opting to skip the second successive season of the cash-rich Indian Premier League despite registering his name in the mega auction. Though he got away last season after citing personal reasons, the IPL and the BCCI banned him for two years after he decided against playing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a> for prioritising national duty.
The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/delhi-capitals" rel="dofollow">Delhi Capitals (DC)</a> purchased Brook at the mega auction late last year, only to see him opting out of the 18th edition already underway.&nbsp; The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) replaced Buttler with Brook as England's ODI and T20I captain soon after, with the star batter setting his priority straight. But before he chalked out the plan to help England regain white-ball success, which they did under former skipper Eoin Morgan, Brook addressed the elephant in the room.&nbsp;
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Since winning the ODI World Cup in 2019 and their second T20 world title three years later (in 2022), England's white-ball cricket fell flat. They got knocked out in the group stages of the 2023 ODI World Cup and lost to India in last year's T20 World Cup in the Americas. Even in the first showpiece event of the year - the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, England got kicked out in the first stage, enduring further embarrassment. The fans began picking on them following such performances, denting England's dressing room morale.&nbsp;
&ldquo;I think we can relax a little bit more. There was a lot of pressure on us from the outside that we were letting come inside, and it affected certain players," Brook said in a chat with Sky Sports. "I would find myself coming across things I didn&rsquo;t really want to see. As a group, we can try to keep the outside noise to a minimum."
<h2>England's captaincy, a proud moment</h2>
Following England's Champions Trophy first-round exit, Buttler stepped aside as the white-ball captain, leaving the spot vacant for several contenders, including Brook, to pounce on the chance.&nbsp;
"It's obviously a very proud moment for me and everyone who has played a part in my career, I'm looking forward to what is going to come in the future. It was all up in the air for a little while, as everyone knows, I found out last week.
"Keysy [Rob Key, managing director of England men's cricket] and Baz [Brendon McCullum, England's head coach] both rang me up and when they told me the news, I took it with open arms. I&rsquo;m looking forward to what the future holds," Brook said.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Despite knowing the repercussions of pulling out from IPL after being bought at an IPL auction, Brook did so this time, for the second time in a row.

England's new white-ball captain, Harry Brook, made headlines after opting to skip the second successive season of the cash-rich Indian Premier League despite registering his name in the mega auction. Though he got away last season after citing personal reasons, the IPL and the BCCI banned him for two years after he decided against playing IPL 2025 for prioritising national duty. The Delhi Capitals (DC) purchased Brook at the mega auction late last year, only to see him opting out of the 18th edition already underway. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) replaced Buttler with Brook as England's ODI and T20I captain soon after, with the star batter setting his priority straight. But before he chalked out the plan to help England regain white-ball success, which they did under former skipper Eoin Morgan, Brook addressed the elephant in the room. Also read | Cricket at Los Angeles 2028 Olympics: Check history and all you need to know as six teams and 90 players to feature Since winning the ODI World Cup in 2019 and their second T20 world title three years later (in 2022), England's white-ball cricket fell flat. They got knocked out in the group stages of the 2023 ODI World Cup and lost to India in last year's T20 World Cup in the Americas. Even in the first showpiece event of the year - the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, England got kicked out in the first stage, enduring further embarrassment. The fans began picking on them following such performances, denting England's dressing room morale. “I think we can relax a little bit more. There was a lot of pressure on us from the outside that we were letting come inside, and it affected certain players," Brook said in a chat with Sky Sports. "I would find myself coming across things I didn’t really want to see. As a group, we can try to keep the outside noise to a minimum." England's captaincy, a proud moment Following England's Champions Trophy first-round exit, Buttler stepped aside as the white-ball captain, leaving the spot vacant for several contenders, including Brook, to pounce on the chance. "It's obviously a very proud moment for me and everyone who has played a part in my career, I'm looking forward to what is going to come in the future. It was all up in the air for a little while, as everyone knows, I found out last week. "Keysy [Rob Key, managing director of England men's cricket] and Baz [Brendon McCullum, England's head coach] both rang me up and when they told me the news, I took it with open arms. I’m looking forward to what the future holds," Brook said. (With inputs from agencies)

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma says that mentor Dinesh Karthik is helping him become a 360-degree player. The comments came ahead RCB's home game against Delhi Capitals (DC) on Thursday (Apr 10).&nbsp;
In Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Jitesh has played only 46 balls and managed 85 runs but has hit those runs at a strike rate of 185 and an average of 42. Jitesh got into the limelight while playing for Punjab Kings from 2022 to 2024. He played 40 games with PBKS and scored 730 runs at a strike rate of 151.
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"It's been a great journey till now because in the off-season, I really worked hard with him [Karthik]," Jitesh said. "I think whichever shot which I am playing right now is the replica of what he used to play. He is trying to create a new player in me, because he believes that I can play 360 degrees. I am really enjoying myself in this new role."
"While I am playing those shots, I am very happy [with the execution] because I have never tried those shots. And I am going to execute thanks to all the backing they give me. It's been a wonderful journey which I am still excited about," he added.
Both DC and RCB are at six points each with DC having played one game less. DC have won all the three games they have played while RCB have lost only one which they played at home.
For the match on Thursday, RCB would be hoping to win their first home game while DC would look to continue their unbeaten streak under new skipper Axar Patel.
RCB Playing XI (Predicted): Salt, Kohli, Padikkal, Patidar, Livingstone, Jitesh, David, Krunal, Bhuvneshwar, Hazlewood, Yash Dayal
DC Playing XI (Predicted): Fraser-McGurk, Rahul, Porel, Axar, Sameer Rizvi, Stubbs, Ashutosh, Vipraj, Starc, Kuldeep, Mohit&nbsp;

Jitesh has played only 46 balls in IPL 2025 for RCB and managed 85 runs but has hit those runs at a strike rate of 185 and an average of 42. Cricket Sports

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma says that mentor Dinesh Karthik is helping him become a 360-degree player. The comments came ahead RCB's home game against Delhi Capitals (DC) on Thursday (Apr 10). In Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Jitesh has played only 46 balls and managed 85 runs but has hit those runs at a strike rate of 185 and an average of 42. Jitesh got into the limelight while playing for Punjab Kings from 2022 to 2024. He played 40 games with PBKS and scored 730 runs at a strike rate of 151. Also Read - LA28 Olympics: Cricket, to be played for first time since 1900, will be six-team event across men's and women's categories "It's been a great journey till now because in the off-season, I really worked hard with him [Karthik]," Jitesh said. "I think whichever shot which I am playing right now is the replica of what he used to play. He is trying to create a new player in me, because he believes that I can play 360 degrees. I am really enjoying myself in this new role." "While I am playing those shots, I am very happy [with the execution] because I have never tried those shots. And I am going to execute thanks to all the backing they give me. It's been a wonderful journey which I am still excited about," he added. Both DC and RCB are at six points each with DC having played one game less. DC have won all the three games they have played while RCB have lost only one which they played at home. For the match on Thursday, RCB would be hoping to win their first home game while DC would look to continue their unbeaten streak under new skipper Axar Patel. RCB Playing XI (Predicted): Salt, Kohli, Padikkal, Patidar, Livingstone, Jitesh, David, Krunal, Bhuvneshwar, Hazlewood, Yash Dayal DC Playing XI (Predicted): Fraser-McGurk, Rahul, Porel, Axar, Sameer Rizvi, Stubbs, Ashutosh, Vipraj, Starc, Kuldeep, Mohit

IPL 2025 | RCB's Jitesh Sharma says mentor Karthik believes he 'can play 360 degrees'

Young opener <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/priyansh-arya">Priyansh Arya</a> announced his arrival on the big stage of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/indian-premier-league">Indian Premier League</a> with an awe-inspiring century that helped Punjab Kings beat Chennai Super Kings by 18-runs on Tuesday (April 8).<o:p></o:p>
Arya&rsquo;s match-winning knock was laced with nine sixes and the innings gave a glimpse into his capabilities. But Arya had already exhibited his hard-hitting talent in the Delhi Premier League in August 2024 when he hit six sixes in an over. Along with Ayush Badoni, he forged a partnership of 286, the highest for any wicket in T20 cricket and scored a 50-ball 120 in that match.<o:p></o:p>
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Speaking about his game plan in the lead up to the innings, the young batter said, &ldquo;I felt confident from the first one. My game plan was to play proper cricketing shots and capitalise on the loose balls. The credit goes to the entire team management for having faith in me and giving me the freedom. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shreyas-iyer">Shreyas Iyer</a> told me to play on my instinct. There were matches when I didn&rsquo;t perform well but Shreyas told me that no matter what, I will be playing all the matches. That belief means everything.&rdquo;<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">'New ball was coming nicely'</h2>
&ldquo;The pitch was slightly two-paced but not unplayable. The new ball came on nicely and once I got used to it, I found my rhythm quicky,&rdquo; he added.<o:p></o:p>
Arya, who is trained by Sanjay Bhardwaj, one of the prominent names when it comes to domestic cricket, also acknowledged the growing expectations. He said, &ldquo;I love the big stage. This is where you want to perform and leave a mark.&rdquo;<o:p></o:p>
&ldquo;I enjoy watching videos of top batters in the world and then work hard in the nets. I always try to improve after every match. I constantly learn from the senior players around me. You can learn a lot by just observing them,&rdquo; he added.<o:p></o:p>

Cricket, Sports: Arya exhibited his hard-hitting talent in the Delhi Premier League last year when he hit six sixes in an over. He was part of South Delhi Superstarz team

Young opener Priyansh Arya announced his arrival on the big stage of the Indian Premier League with an awe-inspiring century that helped Punjab Kings beat Chennai Super Kings by 18-runs on Tuesday (April 8). Arya’s match-winning knock was laced with nine sixes and the innings gave a glimpse into his capabilities. But Arya had already exhibited his hard-hitting talent in the Delhi Premier League in August 2024 when he hit six sixes in an over. Along with Ayush Badoni, he forged a partnership of 286, the highest for any wicket in T20 cricket and scored a 50-ball 120 in that match. Also Read: Cricket at Los Angeles 2028 Olympics: Check history and all you need to know as six teams and 90 players to feature Speaking about his game plan in the lead up to the innings, the young batter said, “I felt confident from the first one. My game plan was to play proper cricketing shots and capitalise on the loose balls. The credit goes to the entire team management for having faith in me and giving me the freedom. Shreyas Iyer told me to play on my instinct. There were matches when I didn’t perform well but Shreyas told me that no matter what, I will be playing all the matches. That belief means everything.” 'New ball was coming nicely' “The pitch was slightly two-paced but not unplayable. The new ball came on nicely and once I got used to it, I found my rhythm quicky,” he added. Arya, who is trained by Sanjay Bhardwaj, one of the prominent names when it comes to domestic cricket, also acknowledged the growing expectations. He said, “I love the big stage. This is where you want to perform and leave a mark.” “I enjoy watching videos of top batters in the world and then work hard in the nets. I always try to improve after every match. I constantly learn from the senior players around me. You can learn a lot by just observing them,” he added.

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Cricket is making a return to Olympics for the first time since a transient appearance in 1900 Paris Olympics. The upcoming Los Angeles 2028 Olympics will see the return of cricket in T20 format and the same was confirmed by International Olympic Committee's members in October 2023 in Mumbai, India.
The IOC has announced that the LA28 Olympics will be a six-team event for both men's and women's category. The qualification on the teams or the process by which it'll be done isn't clear as of now.
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The host nation, the US in this case, participates and is given a direct entry usually but this could affect the representation of other nations in the event.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2023 had suggested that the participation of team be done on ranking basis in T20Is at a cut-off date. This, however, could affect USA's participation which is not a full member of ICC as of now.
"Normally, the host country is one of the teams in the team sports, and then we look at a balance of global strength and regional representation, and try and find that balance within the available quota as well," Kit McConnell, the IOC's sports director, had said in October 2023 while approving cricket for the LA28 Olympics.
The other question could pop up for West Indies as it is not a country but a group of seven Caribbean countries. In Olympics, the group nations of West Indies, eg Jamaica, Barbados etc. represent themselves individually.
As for the strength of squad, each team will have to name 15-member squads which means 90-member strength for the even in each category.
The event could be a great chance for India to win a gold the quadrennial event given their strong record in the sport at the global level. The women's team too isn't too far behind than its competitors and could be considered a serious contender for the gold medal.&nbsp;

The ICC in 2023 had suggested that the participation of team be done on ranking basis in T20Is at a cut-off date. This, however, could affect host USA's participation.  Cricket Sports

Cricket is making a return to Olympics for the first time since a transient appearance in 1900 Paris Olympics. The upcoming Los Angeles 2028 Olympics will see the return of cricket in T20 format and the same was confirmed by International Olympic Committee's members in October 2023 in Mumbai, India. The IOC has announced that the LA28 Olympics will be a six-team event for both men's and women's category. The qualification on the teams or the process by which it'll be done isn't clear as of now. Also Watch: CONCACAF Champions Cup: Lionel Messi conjures surreal magic as Inter Miami snatch come-from-behind victory over LAFC The host nation, the US in this case, participates and is given a direct entry usually but this could affect the representation of other nations in the event. The International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2023 had suggested that the participation of team be done on ranking basis in T20Is at a cut-off date. This, however, could affect USA's participation which is not a full member of ICC as of now. "Normally, the host country is one of the teams in the team sports, and then we look at a balance of global strength and regional representation, and try and find that balance within the available quota as well," Kit McConnell, the IOC's sports director, had said in October 2023 while approving cricket for the LA28 Olympics. The other question could pop up for West Indies as it is not a country but a group of seven Caribbean countries. In Olympics, the group nations of West Indies, eg Jamaica, Barbados etc. represent themselves individually. As for the strength of squad, each team will have to name 15-member squads which means 90-member strength for the even in each category. The event could be a great chance for India to win a gold the quadrennial event given their strong record in the sport at the global level. The women's team too isn't too far behind than its competitors and could be considered a serious contender for the gold medal.

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Gujarat Titans batter Sai Sudharsan is in sublime form which was on display against Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday (Apr 9) when he smacked 82 off 53 balls - his third fifty this IPL 2025 season in five matches to go with a 49 as well. This was Sudharsan's 30th IPL innings and he now sits above Chris Gayle and Matthew Hayden - two powerful hitters of game - for most runs after 30 innings in the cash-rich league.
Sudharsan now has 1,307 runs in 30 IPL innings at an average of 48.40 and a strike rate of 161.60 - just behind Shaun Marsh who has 1,338 runs after 30 IPL innings at an average of 53.52 and a strike rate of 140.
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Behind Sudharsan is Chris Gayle with 1,141 runs at an average of 44 and a strike rate of 162, Kane Williamson with 1,096 runs at an average of 44 and a strike rate of 138 and Hayden with 1,082 runs at an average of 39 and a strike rate of 141.
Thanks to Sudharsan, GT posted 217/6 in 20 overs before bowling RR out on 159 to win the game by 58 runs. With four wins in five matches, they now sit atop the points table with eight points.
Sudharsan explained his mindset while playing and said after first innings: "I&rsquo;m not trying to be consistent in any way, just reacting to the situation and doing the best out of it."
The batter also explained GT's strategy and said: "The surface was swinging a bit at the start but the wicket was good to bat on. He (Jofra) started well but we consolidated after. We understood the wicket was really good so we wanted to push a bit more. As a team, we try to keep wickets in hand and go hard in the last five overs."

Sudharsan now has 1,307 runs in 30 IPL innings at an average of 48.40 and a strike rate of 161.60 - just behind Shaun Marsh who has 1,338 runs after 30 IPL innings. Cricket Sports

Gujarat Titans batter Sai Sudharsan is in sublime form which was on display against Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday (Apr 9) when he smacked 82 off 53 balls - his third fifty this IPL 2025 season in five matches to go with a 49 as well. This was Sudharsan's 30th IPL innings and he now sits above Chris Gayle and Matthew Hayden - two powerful hitters of game - for most runs after 30 innings in the cash-rich league. Sudharsan now has 1,307 runs in 30 IPL innings at an average of 48.40 and a strike rate of 161.60 - just behind Shaun Marsh who has 1,338 runs after 30 IPL innings at an average of 53.52 and a strike rate of 140. Also Read - 'Updated IPL 2025 Points Table': Check points table, match results, NRR with wins, loss and other key details Behind Sudharsan is Chris Gayle with 1,141 runs at an average of 44 and a strike rate of 162, Kane Williamson with 1,096 runs at an average of 44 and a strike rate of 138 and Hayden with 1,082 runs at an average of 39 and a strike rate of 141. Thanks to Sudharsan, GT posted 217/6 in 20 overs before bowling RR out on 159 to win the game by 58 runs. With four wins in five matches, they now sit atop the points table with eight points. Sudharsan explained his mindset while playing and said after first innings: "I’m not trying to be consistent in any way, just reacting to the situation and doing the best out of it." The batter also explained GT's strategy and said: "The surface was swinging a bit at the start but the wicket was good to bat on. He (Jofra) started well but we consolidated after. We understood the wicket was really good so we wanted to push a bit more. As a team, we try to keep wickets in hand and go hard in the last five overs."

IPL 2025 | Ahead of Gayle and Hayden: 'Not trying to be consistent,' says GT's Sai Sudharsan with three fifties in five games

IPL 2025, Updated IPL 2025 Points Table 10 April 2024: Opener Sai Sudharsan struck his third half-century of this season to guide Gujarat Titans to the top of the IPL table with a 58-run thrashing of Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday. The left-handed Sudharsan smashed 82 off 53 balls as Gujarat posted 217-6 after being invited to bat first at their home at the world's biggest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad.
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">IPL 2025 Points Table (Updated 10 April 2024):</h2>
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<td height="19" class="xl63 center" width="64" style="height: 14.5pt; width: 48pt; border-width: 3px;">Sr. No</td>
<td class="xl63 center" width="64" style="width: 48pt; border-width: 3px;">Team</td>
<td class="xl63 center" width="64" style="width: 48pt; border-width: 3px;">Matches</td>
<td class="xl63 center" width="64" style="width: 48pt; border-width: 3px;">Wins</td>
<td class="xl63 center" width="64" style="width: 48pt; border-width: 3px;">Loss</td>
<td class="xl63 center" width="64" style="width: 48pt; border-width: 3px;">No Result</td>
<td class="xl63 center" width="64" style="width: 48pt; border-width: 3px;">Points</td>
<td class="xl63 center" width="64" style="width: 48pt; border-width: 3px;">NRR</td>
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<td height="19" class="xl63 center" style="height: 14.5pt; border-width: 3px;">1</td>
<td class="xl63 center" style="border-width: 3px;">GT</td>
<td class="xl64 center" style="border-width: 3px;">5</td>
<td class="xl64 center" style="border-width: 3px;">4</td>
<td class="xl64 center" style="border-width: 3px;">1</td>
<td class="xl64 center" style="border-width: 3px;">0</td>
<td class="xl65 center" style="border-width: 3px;">8</td>
<td class="xl64 center" style="border-width: 3px;">1.413</td>
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<td height="19" class="xl63 center" style="height: 14.5pt; border-width: 3px;">2</td>
<td class="xl63 center" style="border-width: 3px;">DC</td>
<td class="xl64 center" style="border-width: 3px;">3</td>
<td class="xl64 center" style="border-width: 3px;">3</td>
<td class="xl64 center" style="border-width: 3px;">0</td>
<td class="xl64 center" style="border-width: 3px;">0</td>
<td class="xl65 center" style="border-width: 3px;">6</td>
<td class="xl66 center" style="border-width: 3px;">1.257</td>
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<tr height="19" style="height: 14.5pt;">
<td height="19" class="xl63 center" style="height: 14.5pt; border-width: 3px;">3</td>
<td class="xl63 center" style="border-width: 3px;">RCB</td>
<td class="xl64 center" style="border-width: 3px;">4</td>
<td class="xl64 center" style="border-width: 3px;">3</td>
<td class="xl64 center" style="border-width: 3px;">1</td>
<td class="xl64 center" style="border-width: 3px;">0</td>
<td class="xl65 center" style="border-width: 3px;">6</td>
<td class="xl66 center" style="border-width: 3px;">1.015</td>
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<tr height="19" style="height: 14.5pt;">
<td height="19" class="xl63 center" style="height: 14.5pt; border-width: 3px;">4</td>
<td class="xl63 center" style="border-width: 3px;">PBKS</td>
<td class="xl64 center" style="border-width: 3px;">4</td>
<td class="xl64 center" style="border-width: 3px;">3</td>
<td class="xl64 center" style="border-width: 3px;">1</td>
<td class="xl64 center" style="border-width: 3px;">0</td>
<td class="xl65 center" style="border-width: 3px;">6</td>
<td class="xl66 center" style="border-width: 3px;">0.289</td>
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<td height="19" class="xl63 center" style="height: 14.5pt; border-width: 3px;">5</td>
<td class="xl63 center" style="border-width: 3px;">LSG</td>
<td class="xl64 center" style="border-width: 3px;">5</td>
<td class="xl64 center" style="border-width: 3px;">3</td>
<td class="xl64 center" style="border-width: 3px;">2</td>
<td class="xl64 center" style="border-width: 3px;">0</td>
<td class="xl65 center" style="border-width: 3px;">6</td>
<td class="xl66 center" style="border-width: 3px;">0.078</td>
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<tr height="19" style="height: 14.5pt;">
<td height="19" class="xl63 center" style="height: 14.5pt; border-width: 3px;">6</td>
<td class="xl63 center" style="border-width: 3px;">KKR</td>
<td class="xl63 center" style="border-width: 3px;">5</td>
<td class="xl63 center" style="border-width: 3px;">2</td>
<td class="xl63 center" style="border-width: 3px;">3</td>
<td class="xl63 center" style="border-width: 3px;">0</td>
<td class="xl65 center" style="border-width: 3px;">4</td>
<td class="xl66 center" style="border-width: 3px;">-0.056</td>
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<tr height="19" style="height: 14.5pt;">
<td height="19" class="xl63 center" style="height: 14.5pt; border-width: 3px;">7</td>
<td class="xl63 center" style="border-width: 3px;">RR</td>
<td class="xl63 center" style="border-width: 3px;">5</td>
<td class="xl63 center" style="border-width: 3px;">2</td>
<td class="xl63 center" style="border-width: 3px;">3</td>
<td class="xl63 center" style="border-width: 3px;">0</td>
<td class="xl65 center" style="border-width: 3px;">4</td>
<td class="xl66 center" style="border-width: 3px;">-0.733</td>
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<tr height="19" style="height: 14.5pt;">
<td height="19" class="xl63 center" style="height: 14.5pt; border-width: 3px;">8</td>
<td class="xl63 center" style="border-width: 3px;">MI</td>
<td class="xl64 center" style="border-width: 3px;">5</td>
<td class="xl64 center" style="border-width: 3px;">1</td>
<td class="xl64 center" style="border-width: 3px;">4</td>
<td class="xl64 center" style="border-width: 3px;">0</td>
<td class="xl65 center" style="border-width: 3px;">2</td>
<td class="xl66 center" style="border-width: 3px;">-0.010</td>
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<td height="19" class="xl63 center" style="height: 14.5pt; border-width: 3px;">9</td>
<td class="xl63 center" style="border-width: 3px;">CSK</td>
<td class="xl64 center" style="border-width: 3px;">5</td>
<td class="xl64 center" style="border-width: 3px;">1</td>
<td class="xl64 center" style="border-width: 3px;">4</td>
<td class="xl64 center" style="border-width: 3px;">0</td>
<td class="xl65 center" style="border-width: 3px;">2</td>
<td class="xl66 center" style="border-width: 3px;">-0.889</td>
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<tr height="19" style="height: 14.5pt;">
<td height="19" class="xl63 center" style="height: 14.5pt; border-width: 3px;">10</td>
<td class="xl63 center" style="border-width: 3px;">SRH</td>
<td class="xl64 center" style="border-width: 3px;">5</td>
<td class="xl64 center" style="border-width: 3px;">1</td>
<td class="xl64 center" style="border-width: 3px;">4</td>
<td class="xl64 center" style="border-width: 3px;">0</td>
<td class="xl65 center" style="border-width: 3px;">2</td>
<td class="xl66 center" style="border-width: 3px;">-1.629</td>
</tr>
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Note: Updated points table after GT vs RR match on 9 April 2025
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">IPL 2025 All Match Results</h2>
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Match 1: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 7 Wickets
Match 2: Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by 44 Runs
Match 3: Chennai Super Kings beat Mumbai Indians by 4 Wickets
Match 4: Delhi Capitals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 1 Wicket
Match 5: Punjab Kings beat Gujarat Titans by 11 Runs
Match 6: Kolkata Knight Riders beat Rajasthan Royals by 8 Wickets
Match 7: Lucknow Super Giants beat SunRisers Hyderabad by 5 Wickets
Match 8: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Chennai Super Kings by 50 Runs
Match 9: Gujarat Titans beat Mumbai Indians by 36 Runs
Match 10: Delhi Capitals beat SunRisers Hyderabad by 7 Wickets
Match 11: Rajasthan Royals&nbsp;beat Chennai Super Kings by 6 Runs
Match 12: Mumbai Indians beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 8 Wickets
Match 13: Punjab Kings beat Lucknow Super Giants by 8 Wickets
Match 14: Gujarat Titans beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 8 Wickets
Match 15: Kolkata Knight Riders&nbsp;beat SunRisers Hyderabad by 80 Runs
Match 16: Lucknow Super Giants beat Mumbai Indians by 12 Runs
Match 17: Delhi Capitals beat Chennai Super Kings by 25 Runs
Match 18: Rajasthan Royals beat Punjab Kings by 50 Runs
Match 19: Gujarat Titans beat SunRisers Hyderabad by 7&nbsp;Wickets
Match 20: Royal Challengers Bengaluru&nbsp;beat Mumbai Indians by 12 Runs
Match 21: Lucknow Super Giants beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 4 Runs
Match 22: Punjab Kings beat Chennai Super Kings by 18 Runs
Match 23: Gujarat Titans beat Rajasthan Royals by 58 Runs

Updated IPL 2025 Points Table 10 April 2024:  Sai Sudharsan struck his third half-century of this season to guide GT to the top of IPL table with a 58-run thrashing of RR.

IPL 2025, Updated IPL 2025 Points Table 10 April 2024: Opener Sai Sudharsan struck his third half-century of this season to guide Gujarat Titans to the top of the IPL table with a 58-run thrashing of Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday. The left-handed Sudharsan smashed 82 off 53 balls as Gujarat posted 217-6 after being invited to bat first at their home at the world's biggest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad. IPL 2025 Points Table (Updated 10 April 2024): Sr. No Team Matches Wins Loss No Result Points NRR 1 GT 5 4 1 0 8 1.413 2 DC 3 3 0 0 6 1.257 3 RCB 4 3 1 0 6 1.015 4 PBKS 4 3 1 0 6 0.289 5 LSG 5 3 2 0 6 0.078 6 KKR 5 2 3 0 4 -0.056 7 RR 5 2 3 0 4 -0.733 8 MI 5 1 4 0 2 -0.010 9 CSK 5 1 4 0 2 -0.889 10 SRH 5 1 4 0 2 -1.629 Note: Updated points table after GT vs RR match on 9 April 2025 IPL 2025 All Match Results Match 1: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 7 Wickets Match 2: Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by 44 Runs Match 3: Chennai Super Kings beat Mumbai Indians by 4 Wickets Match 4: Delhi Capitals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 1 Wicket Match 5: Punjab Kings beat Gujarat Titans by 11 Runs Match 6: Kolkata Knight Riders beat Rajasthan Royals by 8 Wickets Match 7: Lucknow Super Giants beat SunRisers Hyderabad by 5 Wickets Match 8: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Chennai Super Kings by 50 Runs Match 9: Gujarat Titans beat Mumbai Indians by 36 Runs Match 10: Delhi Capitals beat SunRisers Hyderabad by 7 Wickets Match 11: Rajasthan Royals beat Chennai Super Kings by 6 Runs Match 12: Mumbai Indians beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 8 Wickets Match 13: Punjab Kings beat Lucknow Super Giants by 8 Wickets Match 14: Gujarat Titans beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 8 Wickets Match 15: Kolkata Knight Riders beat SunRisers Hyderabad by 80 Runs Match 16: Lucknow Super Giants beat Mumbai Indians by 12 Runs Match 17: Delhi Capitals beat Chennai Super Kings by 25 Runs Match 18: Rajasthan Royals beat Punjab Kings by 50 Runs Match 19: Gujarat Titans beat SunRisers Hyderabad by 7 Wickets Match 20: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Mumbai Indians by 12 Runs Match 21: Lucknow Super Giants beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 4 Runs Match 22: Punjab Kings beat Chennai Super Kings by 18 Runs Match 23: Gujarat Titans beat Rajasthan Royals by 58 Runs

'Updated IPL 2025 Points Table': Check points table, match results, NRR with wins, loss and other key details

Sai Sudharsan&rsquo;s fifty combined with a collective bowling effort powered <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/gujarat-titans">Gujarat Titans</a> to a commanding 58-run win over <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rajasthan-royals">Rajasthan Royals</a> in their IPL clash here on Wednesday (April 9).
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sai-sudharsan">Sai Sudharsan</a> with a sensational 53-ball 82, while explosive cameos from Jos Buttler (36), Shahrukh Khan (36), and Rahul Tewatia (24) propelled GT to 217/6.
The bowlers then kept chipping away, striking at regular intervals to keep Rajasthan on the back foot despite fighting knocks from Shimron Hetmyer (52) and skipper Sanju Samson (41).
Earlier in the innings, B. Sai Sudharsan continued his outstanding run by making a quickfire 82. On a red-soil pitch, Sudharsan entertained everyone in his 53-ball stay at the crease, laced with eight fours and three sixes. He also shared stands of 80 and 62 with Jos Buttler and Shahrukh Khan, who made 36 each.
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After electing to bowl first, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jofra-archer">Jofra Archer</a> was fast and furious in his spell, including even clocking 152.3 kmph. Luckily, Sudharsan got a top edge on the pull, before blasting Fazalhaq Farooqi through the square boundary on the off-side for two boundaries. But Archer struck when he got a 148 kmph scorcher to castle Shubman Gill through the gate for two.
Buttler countered Archer's fire by driving him through cover for four before Sudharsan was at his inventive best in ramping Farooqi and lapping Tushar Deshpande for two sixes.
<h2>Buttler continues to find rhythm</h2>
Buttler's sublime run continued when he scooped and pulled Farooqi for back-to-back boundaries, before unleashing a backfoot drive and hitting over Maheesh Theekshana's head for the same result. Sudharsan got his fifty in 32 balls.
With Sudharsan going great, Shahrukh injected some more momentum by taking back-to-back fours off Farooqi, before lofting Deshpande for six. He then pulled Theekshana for six, before getting a brace of boundaries via inside and outside edges. Shahrukh was stumped for 36 by Samson.
The wide line again worked for RR as Sherfane Rutherford gave a thin edge behind off Sandeep Sharma. Sudharsan nicked one behind off Deshpande for 82, after being dropped on 81.
Deshpande struck again on his last ball when Rashid was caught by a diving backward square leg. By then, GT had crossed 200, and Tewatia smacked two fours and a six to ensure GT ended with another strong total.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Sai Sudharsan continued his outstanding form and entertained everyone in his 53-ball stay at the crease, laced with eight fours and three sixes

Sai Sudharsan’s fifty combined with a collective bowling effort powered Gujarat Titans to a commanding 58-run win over Rajasthan Royals in their IPL clash here on Wednesday (April 9). Sai Sudharsan with a sensational 53-ball 82, while explosive cameos from Jos Buttler (36), Shahrukh Khan (36), and Rahul Tewatia (24) propelled GT to 217/6. The bowlers then kept chipping away, striking at regular intervals to keep Rajasthan on the back foot despite fighting knocks from Shimron Hetmyer (52) and skipper Sanju Samson (41). Earlier in the innings, B. Sai Sudharsan continued his outstanding run by making a quickfire 82. On a red-soil pitch, Sudharsan entertained everyone in his 53-ball stay at the crease, laced with eight fours and three sixes. He also shared stands of 80 and 62 with Jos Buttler and Shahrukh Khan, who made 36 each. Also Read: Compound archery to make Olympic debut at LA 2028 Olympic Games After electing to bowl first, Jofra Archer was fast and furious in his spell, including even clocking 152.3 kmph. Luckily, Sudharsan got a top edge on the pull, before blasting Fazalhaq Farooqi through the square boundary on the off-side for two boundaries. But Archer struck when he got a 148 kmph scorcher to castle Shubman Gill through the gate for two. Buttler countered Archer's fire by driving him through cover for four before Sudharsan was at his inventive best in ramping Farooqi and lapping Tushar Deshpande for two sixes. Buttler continues to find rhythm Buttler's sublime run continued when he scooped and pulled Farooqi for back-to-back boundaries, before unleashing a backfoot drive and hitting over Maheesh Theekshana's head for the same result. Sudharsan got his fifty in 32 balls. With Sudharsan going great, Shahrukh injected some more momentum by taking back-to-back fours off Farooqi, before lofting Deshpande for six. He then pulled Theekshana for six, before getting a brace of boundaries via inside and outside edges. Shahrukh was stumped for 36 by Samson. The wide line again worked for RR as Sherfane Rutherford gave a thin edge behind off Sandeep Sharma. Sudharsan nicked one behind off Deshpande for 82, after being dropped on 81. Deshpande struck again on his last ball when Rashid was caught by a diving backward square leg. By then, GT had crossed 200, and Tewatia smacked two fours and a six to ensure GT ended with another strong total. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: Red-hot Sudharsan sizzles as Gujarat Titans crush Rajasthan Royals by 58 runs

The Indian Premier League is far more than just another cricket tournament; it is a festival at this point. It integrates top-tier cricket, captivating spectacles, and a level of passion from fans unlike any other. What sets the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/indian-premier-league" rel="dofollow">IPL</a> apart are the unparalleled cheers of supporters, the excitement, and their deep emotional attachment to the tournament. But amongst all this thrill, there is an important question we need to ponder: Are we providing the right amount of space and regard to cricketers?
One should consider this question after a recent episode in Hyderabad with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/travis-head">Travis Head</a>. A fan approached the Australian cricketer for a picture at what appeared to be a supermarket but the cricketer didn't oblige their request. Despite his refusal, the fans continued to follow him but they were not able to take that picture. The video sparked debate with some users calling the cricketer out for his 'attitude', while some defended him saying that the fans should respect his privacy in public spaces.
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And this is not the only incident. Fans have repeatedly attempted to cross the lines of security to access the field during the games in this ongoing IPL season. For example, during RCB's opening game against KKR, a pitch invader&nbsp;breached security to meet his idol, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/virat-kohli">Virat Kohli</a>. This incident left Kohli miffed as he turned away in frustration, but he regained composure, picked the fan up from his feet and hugged him before he was separated from the officials. 
Another incident happened during the game between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals. During the KKR innings,&nbsp;a fan breached security and ran on the field to touch <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/riyan-parag">Riyan Parag</a>'s feet and hug him. Parag was a bit surprised with the gesture and although the incident led to a slight delay in proceedings, the fan was quickly escorted out of the field by the security personnel.
These instances, which frequently go viral, are often met with laughter. However, these moments are not as innocent as they appear. In reality, they highlight a more concerning problem: The inability to draw a line between appreciation and entitlement.
<h2>Watch video of fan trying to get selfie with Travis Head:</h2>
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SRH fans harassing Travis Head. Shame on these people. They think every foreign player must be like David Warner wagging his tails whenever he sees Indians <a href="https://t.co/nM6d5OrIyL">pic.twitter.com/nM6d5OrIyL</a>
&mdash; Ryder (@ArrestDh0bi) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArrestDh0bi/status/1909456438126063863?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 8, 2025</a></blockquote>

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Yes, cricketers are public figures. They are also performers, role models, and, to many, heroes. But above all, they are human beings. Just like anyone else, they need their personal space, safety, and peace of mind. The pressures of performance, constant travel, media obligations, and personal sacrifices already bears down on them. The little time they have away from the limelight shouldn&rsquo;t turn into another stage where fans demand their attention.

Cricket, Sports: Fans have repeatedly attempted to cross the lines of security to access the field during the games in this ongoing season as well

The Indian Premier League is far more than just another cricket tournament; it is a festival at this point. It integrates top-tier cricket, captivating spectacles, and a level of passion from fans unlike any other. What sets the IPL apart are the unparalleled cheers of supporters, the excitement, and their deep emotional attachment to the tournament. But amongst all this thrill, there is an important question we need to ponder: Are we providing the right amount of space and regard to cricketers? One should consider this question after a recent episode in Hyderabad with Travis Head. A fan approached the Australian cricketer for a picture at what appeared to be a supermarket but the cricketer didn't oblige their request. Despite his refusal, the fans continued to follow him but they were not able to take that picture. The video sparked debate with some users calling the cricketer out for his 'attitude', while some defended him saying that the fans should respect his privacy in public spaces. Also Read: IPL 2025: THIS former India cricketer once sledged Kohli in IPL. Here's what Virat replied And this is not the only incident. Fans have repeatedly attempted to cross the lines of security to access the field during the games in this ongoing IPL season. For example, during RCB's opening game against KKR, a pitch invader breached security to meet his idol, Virat Kohli. This incident left Kohli miffed as he turned away in frustration, but he regained composure, picked the fan up from his feet and hugged him before he was separated from the officials. Another incident happened during the game between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals. During the KKR innings, a fan breached security and ran on the field to touch Riyan Parag's feet and hug him. Parag was a bit surprised with the gesture and although the incident led to a slight delay in proceedings, the fan was quickly escorted out of the field by the security personnel. These instances, which frequently go viral, are often met with laughter. However, these moments are not as innocent as they appear. In reality, they highlight a more concerning problem: The inability to draw a line between appreciation and entitlement. Watch video of fan trying to get selfie with Travis Head: SRH fans harassing Travis Head. Shame on these people. They think every foreign player must be like David Warner wagging his tails whenever he sees Indians pic.twitter.com/nM6d5OrIyL — Ryder (@ArrestDh0bi) April 8, 2025 Yes, cricketers are public figures. They are also performers, role models, and, to many, heroes. But above all, they are human beings. Just like anyone else, they need their personal space, safety, and peace of mind. The pressures of performance, constant travel, media obligations, and personal sacrifices already bears down on them. The little time they have away from the limelight shouldn’t turn into another stage where fans demand their attention.

IPL 2025 | In the name of fans: Why we must respect cricketers' personal space

Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/virat-kohli">Virat Kohli</a> is in red-hot form in the ongoing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/indian-premier-league">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL 2025). In his previous match agianst Mumbai Indians,&nbsp;Virat Kohli made quickfire 67 off just 42 balls. During his first match in this season, Kohli remained not out on 59, followed by 31 against the Chennai Super Kings, and 7 against Gujarat Titans. Kohli, who dons the number 18 jersey, is playing his 18th IPL season. Coincidentally, he is the only player to have been in every single addition of the IPL while staying loyal to just one team.
During a Jio Hotstar special, '18 Calling 18', he brought up a sledging episode involving his Delhi and former India teammate, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ishant-sharma">Ishant Sharma</a>, whom he had interacted with for a long time. During a match with the Kolkata knight Riders, RCB were chasing a target of 223. Kohli admitted that he was scared after seeing the form Ishant was in and the way he bowled.
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"There is a point I haven&rsquo;t mentioned before and that is in regard to Ishant. Since we played all kinds of matches together, I have had the chance of batting against him for a long time. But that one matchup he was bowling at what I felt was a &lsquo;different level&rsquo; and with it, the pressure was on."
<h2>'He had that star attitude'</h2>
&ldquo;If I faced him in the nets, I wouldn't consider being intimidated, but at that moment, it felt as if I couldn&rsquo;t make contact with any of his deliveries, and that was due to the atmosphere and stress.&rdquo;
The RCB star also mentioned that during the Border-Gavaskar series in Australia, Ishant was literally sledging him. The former youngster had previously dismissed Ricky Ponting in Perth and was an Indian star. However, Kohli was ready with his answer.
"We were staying in different hotels, so there was no conversation about the game. But yes, he was sledging a lot. I mean, seriously...he just came back from Australia, had that new hairstyle, so he had that star attitude. I said, 'side mein aa mein tereko batata hu'. But all fun and games," he said.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: The 36-year-old stalwart remains the highest run-scorer in Indian Premier League (IPL) history with 8168 runs from 256 matches, including eight centuries

Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Virat Kohli is in red-hot form in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). In his previous match agianst Mumbai Indians, Virat Kohli made quickfire 67 off just 42 balls. During his first match in this season, Kohli remained not out on 59, followed by 31 against the Chennai Super Kings, and 7 against Gujarat Titans. Kohli, who dons the number 18 jersey, is playing his 18th IPL season. Coincidentally, he is the only player to have been in every single addition of the IPL while staying loyal to just one team. During a Jio Hotstar special, '18 Calling 18', he brought up a sledging episode involving his Delhi and former India teammate, Ishant Sharma, whom he had interacted with for a long time. During a match with the Kolkata knight Riders, RCB were chasing a target of 223. Kohli admitted that he was scared after seeing the form Ishant was in and the way he bowled. Also Read: Interim committee formed by World Boxing to supervise BFI's day-to-day operations "There is a point I haven’t mentioned before and that is in regard to Ishant. Since we played all kinds of matches together, I have had the chance of batting against him for a long time. But that one matchup he was bowling at what I felt was a ‘different level’ and with it, the pressure was on." 'He had that star attitude' “If I faced him in the nets, I wouldn't consider being intimidated, but at that moment, it felt as if I couldn’t make contact with any of his deliveries, and that was due to the atmosphere and stress.” The RCB star also mentioned that during the Border-Gavaskar series in Australia, Ishant was literally sledging him. The former youngster had previously dismissed Ricky Ponting in Perth and was an Indian star. However, Kohli was ready with his answer. "We were staying in different hotels, so there was no conversation about the game. But yes, he was sledging a lot. I mean, seriously...he just came back from Australia, had that new hairstyle, so he had that star attitude. I said, 'side mein aa mein tereko batata hu'. But all fun and games," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

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In a move promoting cross-pollination of skillsets of various formats of the game, a top performer in street tennis cricket, Abhishek Kumar Dalhor, who played for the Majhi Mumba franchise in the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL),&nbsp;has joined the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/indian-premier-league">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL) as a net bowler for defending champions <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/kolkata-knight-riders">Kolkata Knight Riders</a> (KKR).
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Abhishek, the most expensive player in ISPL history, emerged as one of the standout performers in the league. He impressed everyone with his pace, consistency, skill and match-winning ability. A vital part of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/amitabh-bachchan" rel="dofollow">Amitabh Bachchan</a>-owned Majhi Mumbai&rsquo;s title-winning campaign in season 2, held earlier this year, Dalhor has quickly become a household name among cricket fans.
<h2>Who is Abhishek?</h2>
Across two seasons, the Ambala-born cricketer struck 324 runs and claimed 33 wickets in just 19 matches. His outstanding contributions earned him the player of the tournament award in season 1 and the best bowler of the tournament award in season 2.
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Abhishek's journey from playing street tennis cricket to becoming a fan favorite is nothing short of inspiring. Hailing from a middle-class background, he began his career in street cricket like countless other hopefuls and went on to play in various local tournaments across the country. But it was the ISPL that truly changed his life and turned him into a household name.
From the streets of Haryana to the big stage of ISPL, and now stepping into the IPL ecosystem, Abhishek&rsquo;s journey is a great example of how the ISPL has been revolutionising grassroots cricket in India.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Across two seasons of the Indian Street Premier League, the Ambala-born cricketer has struck 324 runs and picked 33 wickets in just 19 matches

In a move promoting cross-pollination of skillsets of various formats of the game, a top performer in street tennis cricket, Abhishek Kumar Dalhor, who played for the Majhi Mumba franchise in the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), has joined the Indian Premier League (IPL) as a net bowler for defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Also Read: Billie Jean King Cup: 'I was little emotional but I handled myself well', says Shrivalli after her debut win for India Abhishek, the most expensive player in ISPL history, emerged as one of the standout performers in the league. He impressed everyone with his pace, consistency, skill and match-winning ability. A vital part of Amitabh Bachchan-owned Majhi Mumbai’s title-winning campaign in season 2, held earlier this year, Dalhor has quickly become a household name among cricket fans. Who is Abhishek? Across two seasons, the Ambala-born cricketer struck 324 runs and claimed 33 wickets in just 19 matches. His outstanding contributions earned him the player of the tournament award in season 1 and the best bowler of the tournament award in season 2. Watch the video on Instagram: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Abhishek Kumar Dalhor (@karan_ambala09) Abhishek's journey from playing street tennis cricket to becoming a fan favorite is nothing short of inspiring. Hailing from a middle-class background, he began his career in street cricket like countless other hopefuls and went on to play in various local tournaments across the country. But it was the ISPL that truly changed his life and turned him into a household name. From the streets of Haryana to the big stage of ISPL, and now stepping into the IPL ecosystem, Abhishek’s journey is a great example of how the ISPL has been revolutionising grassroots cricket in India. (With inputs from agencies)

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