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GT vs PBKS, IPL 2025, Highlights: Punjab Kings beat 2022 Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Gujarat Titans by 11 runs in their opening game of the latest season. Playing at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad Punjab were driven by the excellent batting knocks of captain Shreyas Iyer (97) and Shashank Singh (44) to help them register a vital win.&nbsp;
<h2>GT vs PBKS, IPL 2025, Highlights</h2>
ndia batsman Shreyas Iyer led from the front with an unbeaten 97 to set up a 11-run win for Punjab Kings in a big-hitting IPL clash with Gujarat Titans on Tuesday.
Iyer's 42-ball knock steered the team to 243-5 after being invited to bat first at the world's biggest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad.
Gujarat finished on 232-5 despite a valiant 41-ball 74 by opener Sai Sudharsan who set up a blazing start to the run chase, featuring a 84-run second wicket stand with England's Jos Buttler (54).
Both sides walloped 16 sixes each across the two innings on the fourth day of the cash-rich Indian Premier League T20 tournament.
Iyer, who led Kolkata Knight Riders to a title win last year, has already gone some way to justifying his top price tag, after Punjab paid a whopping 3.17 million dollars in the November auction.

It was not a thriller we expected, but another narrow contest in the IPL 2025. Punjab have opened the campaign on a winning note and beaten Gujarat by 11 runs.&nbsp;
PBKS 243/5 (20) GT 232/5 (20) Punjab Kings won by 11 runs

GT vs PBKS Live Updates: Punjab beat Gujarat by 11 runs

What an over he has kept PBKS dreaming for a win, 2 overs 10 runs in the death overs.
LIVE SCORE: GT 193/2 (17.3) &nbsp;CRR: 11.03 &nbsp;REQ: 20.4 Gujarat Titans need 51 runs in 15 balls PBKS 243/5 (20)

GT vs PBKS Live Updates: Vijaykumar Vyshak is on fire

Sherfane Rutherford is in great form as GT look to entertain the crowd in another thriller.&nbsp;
LIVE SCORE: GT 172/2 (14.4) &nbsp;CRR: 11.73 &nbsp;REQ: 13.5 Gujarat Titans need 72 runs in 32 balls PBKS 243/5 (20)

GT vs PBKS Live Updates: Sherfane Rutherford in good form

What a knock but this left the game wide open and Sudharsan's 74 runs should make this contest interesting.&nbsp;
Last Wkt:&nbsp;Sai Sudharsan c Shashank Singh b Arshdeep
LIVE SCORE: GT 145/2 (12.3) &nbsp;CRR: 11.6 &nbsp;REQ: 13.2 Gujarat Titans need 99 runs in 45 balls PBKS 243/5 (20)

GT vs PBKS Live Updates: Sudharsan departs after valiant knock

Wow just when Shubman Gill looked good with the bat, he has to return as Glenn Maxwell strikes for PBKS.
LIVE SCORE: GT 61/1 (5.5) &nbsp;CRR: 10.46 &nbsp;REQ: 12.92 Gujarat Titans need 183 runs in 85 balls PBKS 243/5 (20)

GT vs PBKS Live Updates: Gill returns as Maxwell strikes

What an effort from Shashank and Shreyas as the former was in dazzling form while Shreyas Iyer missed out on a hundred as remained unbeaten on 97.&nbsp;
LIVE SCORE: PBKS 243/5 (20) &nbsp;CRR: 12.15
Last 5 overs:&nbsp;87 runs, 1 wkts

GT vs PBKS Live Updates: Shashank-Shreyas run the show for PBKS

Boudaries are flwoing in tandem as the visitors are in total control with the bat at the Narendra Modi Stadium.&nbsp;
LIVE SCORE: PBKS 204/5 (17.5) &nbsp;CRR: 11.44

GT vs PBKS Live Updates: 200 up for PBKS

Just when he lookd good, Marcus Stoinis has departed as PBKS eye 200 in their season opener.&nbsp;
LIVE SCORE: PBKS 162/5 (15.2) &nbsp;CRR: 10.57

GT vs PBKS Live Updates: Stoinis out!

First Omarzai and now Maxwell as Sai Kishore strikes twice to put GT back in the game.&nbsp;
LIVE SCORE: PBKS 105/4 (10.4) &nbsp;CRR: 9.84

GT vs PBKS Live Updates: Double blow for PBKS!

PBKS have reached 100 in 9.1 overs as Shreyas Iyer and Azmatullah Omarzai impress with the bat.
LIVE SCORE: PBKS 100/2 (9.3) &nbsp;CRR: 10.53

GT vs PBKS Live Updates: 100 for PBKS

Priyansh has missedout on his fifty despite a great start for PBKS.&nbsp;
Last Wkt:&nbsp;Priyansh Arya c Sai Sudharsan b Rashid Khan 47(23) - 79/2 in 6.4 ov.

GT vs PBKS Live Updates: Priyansh misses out on 50

Prabhsimran Singh miss judges the flight of the ball and is out. Not a start he wanted.
Last Wkt:&nbsp;Prabhsimran Singh c Arshad Khan b Rabada 5(8) - 28/1 in 3.1 ov.

GT vs PBKS Live Updates: Rabada strikes!

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LIVE SCORE: PBKS 28/0 (3) &nbsp;CRR: 9.33
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GT vs PBKS Live Updates: PBKS make slow start

Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Prabhsimran Singh(w), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer(c), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Suryansh Shedge, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Punjab Kings Impact Subs: Nehal Wadhera, Praveen Dubey, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Harpreet Brar, Vishnu Vinod

GT vs PBKS Live Updates: PBKS Playing XI

Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
Gujarat Titans Impact Subs: Sherfane Rutherford, Glenn Phillips, Ishant Sharma, Anuj Rawat, Washington Sundar

GT vs PBKS Live Updates: GT Playing XI

Well Shubman Gill has won the toss and decided to bowl first in the season opener against PBKS. We expect a fireworks with the bat from both sides.

GT vs PBKS Live Updates: GT win toss, opt to bowl first

Titans have a 3-2 lead over Punjab, but the visitors won the only previous meeting between the two teams in Ahmedabad last year.

GT vs PBKS Live Updates: What is the head-to-head?

The live telecast of the GT vs PBKS IPL match will be available on Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 1 HD).

GT vs PBKS Live Updates: Where to watch?

Shreyas Iyer, Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell , Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera/Suryansh Shegde, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal.

GT vs PBKS Live Updates: Probable Playing XII for PBKS

Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler, Sai Sudarshan, Shahrukh Khan, Glenn Philips, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj.

GT vs PBKS Live Updates: Probable Playing XII for GT

Welcome to match 5 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) as Gujarat Titans (GT) take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Narendra Modi Stadium as the toss is at 7:00 PM.

GT vs PBKS Live Updates: And we are live!

Cricket | Sports: Punjab Kings beat 2022 Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Gujarat Titans by 11 runs in their opening game of the latest season.

GT vs PBKS, IPL 2025, Highlights: Punjab Kings beat 2022 Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Gujarat Titans by 11 runs in their opening game of the latest season. Playing at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad Punjab were driven by the excellent batting knocks of captain Shreyas Iyer (97) and Shashank Singh (44) to help them register a vital win. GT vs PBKS, IPL 2025, Highlights ndia batsman Shreyas Iyer led from the front with an unbeaten 97 to set up a 11-run win for Punjab Kings in a big-hitting IPL clash with Gujarat Titans on Tuesday. Iyer's 42-ball knock steered the team to 243-5 after being invited to bat first at the world's biggest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad. Gujarat finished on 232-5 despite a valiant 41-ball 74 by opener Sai Sudharsan who set up a blazing start to the run chase, featuring a 84-run second wicket stand with England's Jos Buttler (54). Both sides walloped 16 sixes each across the two innings on the fourth day of the cash-rich Indian Premier League T20 tournament. Iyer, who led Kolkata Knight Riders to a title win last year, has already gone some way to justifying his top price tag, after Punjab paid a whopping 3.17 million dollars in the November auction.

GT vs PBKS, Highlights: Punjab Kings beat Gujarat Titans by 11 runs to open campaign on winning note

Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer showed the ultimate teamsmanship as he sacrificed his well-deserved 100 to maximise the overall innings score. Iyer remained not out on 97 off 42 balls - hitting five fours and nine sixes in his innings as PBKS finished with 243/5 in their season opener against Gujarat Titans on Tuesday (Mar 25).
Iyer was on 91 runs with two overs remaining and him having the strike - the batter hit a four on the first ball of the penultimate over but then a single on every other ball meant he ended up on non-strike with one over left in the innings.
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Shashank Singh, who was batting equally well, was on the strike with 22 off 10 balls. Shashank also made full use of opportunity given by his skipper and hit 23 runs in the last over with five fours, one double and a wide.
Shashank also revealed that Iyer had asked him to not worry about his hundred - "Let me be very honest - Shreyas, from ball one, said don't worry about my hundred," he told the presenters during innings break.
Shashank also finished at 44 not out off 16 balls with six fours and two sixes and was happy with his innings. He and Iyer added record 81 runs for the franchise for sixth wicket.
"Yes, it was a good cameo. But looking at Shreyas, that motivated me even more. I try and make sure I get the boundaries. When you go at that number, it's more likely that you'll not get a good hit. I know the shots I can back. I focus on my strengths rather than things which I can't do," he said.
Earlier, PBKS batter Priyansh Arya dazzled on his debut and scored 47 off just 23 balls as the team finished at 73/1 in the powerplay.

Shashank Singh, who was batting equally well, was on the strike and made full use of opportunity given by his PBKS skipper Iyer as he hit five fours in the last over vs GT. Cricket Sports

Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer showed the ultimate teamsmanship as he sacrificed his well-deserved 100 to maximise the overall innings score. Iyer remained not out on 97 off 42 balls - hitting five fours and nine sixes in his innings as PBKS finished with 243/5 in their season opener against Gujarat Titans on Tuesday (Mar 25). Iyer was on 91 runs with two overs remaining and him having the strike - the batter hit a four on the first ball of the penultimate over but then a single on every other ball meant he ended up on non-strike with one over left in the innings. Also Read: '47 off 23 balls': Bought at 13 times of base price, PBKS Gen Z batter Priyansh Arya sparks on IPL debut Shashank Singh, who was batting equally well, was on the strike with 22 off 10 balls. Shashank also made full use of opportunity given by his skipper and hit 23 runs in the last over with five fours, one double and a wide. Shashank also revealed that Iyer had asked him to not worry about his hundred - "Let me be very honest - Shreyas, from ball one, said don't worry about my hundred," he told the presenters during innings break. Shashank also finished at 44 not out off 16 balls with six fours and two sixes and was happy with his innings. He and Iyer added record 81 runs for the franchise for sixth wicket. "Yes, it was a good cameo. But looking at Shreyas, that motivated me even more. I try and make sure I get the boundaries. When you go at that number, it's more likely that you'll not get a good hit. I know the shots I can back. I focus on my strengths rather than things which I can't do," he said. Earlier, PBKS batter Priyansh Arya dazzled on his debut and scored 47 off just 23 balls as the team finished at 73/1 in the powerplay.

'Don't worry about my hundred': Ultimate team man Shreyas Iyer sacrifices maiden IPL ton by 3 runs during PBKS vs GT

Punjab Kings opening batter Priyansh Arya showed in his debut match during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 that why was he bought for nearly 13 times of his base price at the auction. The 24-year-old Delhi-based batter scored 47 off 23 balls - missing a well-deserved 50 by just three runs.
The opening batter smashed seven fours and two sixes during his sojourn but made a big impact as PBKS finished with 73 runs for the loss of one wicket in the powerplay.
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Arya started calmly and hit only one four in his first nine balls and was 17 off 11 balls at one point. He changed gears in fifth over the innings, hitting Gujarat Titans' Arshad Khan for three fours and a six in one over. He also hit South Africa's star pacer Kagiso Rabada for two fours in the last over of powerplay.&nbsp;
In the next over, Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan got better of the youngster but not before even him conceding a four.
Arya first grabbed the eyeballs when he hit six sixes in an overs during Delhi Premier League (DPL) while scoring 120 off just 50 balls last year. He entered the IPL mega auction at a base price of INR 30 lakh ($35,000) but went on to fetch INR 3.8 crore ($443,000 approx) after a bidding war among the franchises.
Arya, if he keeps his form, will play a crucial role in Punjab Kings' season this year as they look to win their maiden IPL trophy under new captain Shreyas Iyer and new coach Ricky Ponting.
Ponting and Iyer have had success as coach-captain duo at Delhi Capitals. Under them, DC attained their best ever result in the IPL history - finishing runners-up in 2020 season.&nbsp;
Iyer has had a successful year leading to the IPL, especially in Champions Trophy 2025 where he was India's highest run scorer and overall second with 243 runs.

Arya started calmly and hit only one four in his first nine balls and was 17 off 11 at one point. He changed gears in fifth over the innings, hitting GT's Arshad Khan for three fours and a six in one over. Cricket Sports

Punjab Kings opening batter Priyansh Arya showed in his debut match during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 that why was he bought for nearly 13 times of his base price at the auction. The 24-year-old Delhi-based batter scored 47 off 23 balls - missing a well-deserved 50 by just three runs. The opening batter smashed seven fours and two sixes during his sojourn but made a big impact as PBKS finished with 73 runs for the loss of one wicket in the powerplay. Also Read: Ex-Bangladesh skipper Tamim Iqbal under risk for '48 to 72 hours' after emergency heart surgery Arya started calmly and hit only one four in his first nine balls and was 17 off 11 balls at one point. He changed gears in fifth over the innings, hitting Gujarat Titans' Arshad Khan for three fours and a six in one over. He also hit South Africa's star pacer Kagiso Rabada for two fours in the last over of powerplay. In the next over, Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan got better of the youngster but not before even him conceding a four. Arya first grabbed the eyeballs when he hit six sixes in an overs during Delhi Premier League (DPL) while scoring 120 off just 50 balls last year. He entered the IPL mega auction at a base price of INR 30 lakh ($35,000) but went on to fetch INR 3.8 crore ($443,000 approx) after a bidding war among the franchises. Arya, if he keeps his form, will play a crucial role in Punjab Kings' season this year as they look to win their maiden IPL trophy under new captain Shreyas Iyer and new coach Ricky Ponting. Ponting and Iyer have had success as coach-captain duo at Delhi Capitals. Under them, DC attained their best ever result in the IPL history - finishing runners-up in 2020 season. Iyer has had a successful year leading to the IPL, especially in Champions Trophy 2025 where he was India's highest run scorer and overall second with 243 runs.

'47 off 23 balls': Bought at 13 times of base price, PBKS Gen Z batter Priyansh Arya sparks on IPL debut

Former Bangladesh skipper Tamim Iqbal, who underwent an emergency angioplasty on Monday (Mar 24), is under risk for next 48 to 72 hours said the doctors. Iqbal had suffered chest pain during a Dhaka Premier League (DPL) game which subsequently led to discovery of a blockage in his heart.
"48 to 72 hours is risky. And he will have to be given three months to return to normal activities like sports. Apart from that, he will do normal activities and walk at home. But he will have to rest," said Abdul Wadud Chowdhury, director of Bangladesh's National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases.
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"We told him that there is a slight risk so that there are no further problems, that the next 48-72 hours are a critical period. He should talk less. He should rest a little. He should not be excited in any way. The initial period is for him to stabilise here for a while and then he can go to a good place for his rehabilitation," he added.
Iqbal was playing for Mohammedan Sporting Club against Shinepukur Cricket Club a the BKSP-3 ground in Savar city in the 50-over match. A helicopter was flown in to carry Tamim out but he was later shifted to nearby Fazilatunnesa Hospital, reported ESPNCricinfo quoting match referee Debabrata Paul.
Tamim took his own car to the hospital and was advised to visit another hospital via air ambulance. The airlift, however, couldn't happen because of the health situation and the batter returned to Fazilatunnesa Hospital.&nbsp;
He underwent tests and a blockage was discovered in his heart for which he underwent an emergency angioplasty.
Tamim thanked the doctors and fans after his successful surgery and said wrote on social media: "I am fortune that so many amazing people were around me in my time of need. All your efforts and prudence helped me overcome the crisis. My request is for everyone to stand by each other. I thank all of you. Keep praying for me and my family. Without you, there's no Tamim Iqbal."

Tamim Iqbal had suffered chest pain during a Dhaka Premier League (DPL) game which subsequently led to discovery of a blockage in his heart. Cricket Sports

Former Bangladesh skipper Tamim Iqbal, who underwent an emergency angioplasty on Monday (Mar 24), is under risk for next 48 to 72 hours said the doctors. Iqbal had suffered chest pain during a Dhaka Premier League (DPL) game which subsequently led to discovery of a blockage in his heart. "48 to 72 hours is risky. And he will have to be given three months to return to normal activities like sports. Apart from that, he will do normal activities and walk at home. But he will have to rest," said Abdul Wadud Chowdhury, director of Bangladesh's National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases. Also Read: IPL 2025: 'Disappointing result...,' LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka to team after nail-biter loss vs DC "We told him that there is a slight risk so that there are no further problems, that the next 48-72 hours are a critical period. He should talk less. He should rest a little. He should not be excited in any way. The initial period is for him to stabilise here for a while and then he can go to a good place for his rehabilitation," he added. Iqbal was playing for Mohammedan Sporting Club against Shinepukur Cricket Club a the BKSP-3 ground in Savar city in the 50-over match. A helicopter was flown in to carry Tamim out but he was later shifted to nearby Fazilatunnesa Hospital, reported ESPNCricinfo quoting match referee Debabrata Paul. Tamim took his own car to the hospital and was advised to visit another hospital via air ambulance. The airlift, however, couldn't happen because of the health situation and the batter returned to Fazilatunnesa Hospital. He underwent tests and a blockage was discovered in his heart for which he underwent an emergency angioplasty. Tamim thanked the doctors and fans after his successful surgery and said wrote on social media: "I am fortune that so many amazing people were around me in my time of need. All your efforts and prudence helped me overcome the crisis. My request is for everyone to stand by each other. I thank all of you. Keep praying for me and my family. Without you, there's no Tamim Iqbal."

Ex-Bangladesh skipper Tamim Iqbal under risk for '48 to 72 hours' after emergency heart surgery

GT vs PBKS IPL 2025 Live Streaming:&nbsp;Former Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Gujarat Titans will kick off their campaign on Tuesday (Mar 25), when they take on Punjab Kings at their home ground. Bidding to put behind the disappointment of IPL 2024, Shubman Gill and Co will look to reassert their dominance as they face a new-looked Punjab side at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
The meeting on Tuesday will be the sixth between the sides as GT lead the head-to-head 3-2. Last season, both GT and PBKS won one match, and both failed to make the playoffs.
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<h2>GT vs PBKS IPL 2025: Live Streaming Details</h2>
Here&rsquo;s everything you need to know about the live-streaming details for the GT vs PBKS IPL match:
<h2>When is the GT vs PBKS IPL match? Date</h2>
The GT vs PBKS IPL match will be played on Tuesday (Mar 25).
<h2>Where is the GT vs PBKS IPL match being played? &nbsp;</h2>
The match will be hosted at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
<h2>What time will the GT vs PBKS IPL match start?&nbsp;</h2>
The GT vs PBKS IPL match will commence at 7:30 PM IST with the toss taking place at 7:00 PM IST.
<h2>Where can I watch the GT vs PBKS IPL match in India on TV?</h2>
The live telecast of the GT vs PBKS IPL match will be available on Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 1 HD).
<h2>How can I watch the GT vs PBKS IPL match online? &nbsp;</h2>
The GT vs PBKS IPL match will be available for live streaming on JioHotstar App and website in India.
<h2>Gujarat Titans Probable Playing XII</h2>
Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler, Sai Sudarshan, Shahrukh Khan, Glenn Philips, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj.
<h2>Punjab Kings Probable Playing XII</h2>
Shreyas Iyer, Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell , Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera/Suryansh Shegde, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal.

GT vs PBKS Live Streaming: Former Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Gujarat Titans will kick off their campaign on Tuesday (Mar 25), when they take on Punjab Kings at their home ground.

GT vs PBKS IPL 2025 Live Streaming: Former Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Gujarat Titans will kick off their campaign on Tuesday (Mar 25), when they take on Punjab Kings at their home ground. Bidding to put behind the disappointment of IPL 2024, Shubman Gill and Co will look to reassert their dominance as they face a new-looked Punjab side at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The meeting on Tuesday will be the sixth between the sides as GT lead the head-to-head 3-2. Last season, both GT and PBKS won one match, and both failed to make the playoffs. Also read: IPL 2025: LSG assistant coach reveals reasons on where his team lost against Gujarat Titans GT vs PBKS IPL 2025: Live Streaming Details Here’s everything you need to know about the live-streaming details for the GT vs PBKS IPL match: When is the GT vs PBKS IPL match? Date The GT vs PBKS IPL match will be played on Tuesday (Mar 25). Where is the GT vs PBKS IPL match being played? The match will be hosted at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. What time will the GT vs PBKS IPL match start? The GT vs PBKS IPL match will commence at 7:30 PM IST with the toss taking place at 7:00 PM IST. Where can I watch the GT vs PBKS IPL match in India on TV? The live telecast of the GT vs PBKS IPL match will be available on Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 1 HD). How can I watch the GT vs PBKS IPL match online? The GT vs PBKS IPL match will be available for live streaming on JioHotstar App and website in India. Gujarat Titans Probable Playing XII Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler, Sai Sudarshan, Shahrukh Khan, Glenn Philips, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj. Punjab Kings Probable Playing XII Shreyas Iyer, Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell , Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera/Suryansh Shegde, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal.

GT vs PBKS Live Streaming Online, Smart TV, Mobile App Check Match Details, and Probable Playing XIs

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka went viral last season for having a chat with then skipper KL Rahul while seemingly in bad mood over a loss. Rahul left the team in auction last year and now plays for Delhi Capitals.
While former LSG skipper didn't feature for DC in IPL 2025 game on Monday (Mar 24) but his old team still lost a nail-biter. This time also he had a message for his time but completely juxtaposed in expression at least.
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&ldquo;Lot of positives that I take away from this game in batting and bowling. The way we had the powerplay in both batting and bowling was brilliant. These things happen. We are a young team, lets look at the positives and look forward from tomorrow to the 27th. And hopefully we&rsquo;ll have a better result. Disappointing result yes, but great game. So well done,&rdquo; he said in the LSG dressing room after one-wicket loss.
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"𝐿𝑒𝑡'𝑠 𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑘 𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑠, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑘 𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑑" 🙌 <a href="https://t.co/AXE8XqiQCo">pic.twitter.com/AXE8XqiQCo</a>
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LSG skipper Rishabh Pant had a horrible outing in the debut match for his new IPL franchise. Not only he got out on a six-ball duck, Pant also missed a stumping chance that would have won LSG the game against Delhi Capitals (DC).
The LSG skipper also acknowledged losing momentum while batting. LSG were 161/3 at a point with Pant just gone back and Nicholas Pooran still on the crease who was batting at 70 off 27 balls.
Everything derailed form there on as LSG could manage only 209/8. While bowling, DC were on its knees for most part and with Tristan Stubbs being dismissed, they were 113/6 and nearly out of race.
"Our batters batted really well. We might have lost momentum in between overs 13-17, but it was a pretty good score on this wicket," said Pant.

Sanjiv Goenka went viral last season for having a chat with then skipper KL Rahul while seemingly in bad mood over a loss. This time also he had a message for his time but completely juxtaposed in expression at least. Cricket Sports

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka went viral last season for having a chat with then skipper KL Rahul while seemingly in bad mood over a loss. Rahul left the team in auction last year and now plays for Delhi Capitals. While former LSG skipper didn't feature for DC in IPL 2025 game on Monday (Mar 24) but his old team still lost a nail-biter. This time also he had a message for his time but completely juxtaposed in expression at least. Also Read: IPL 2025: 'Really enjoyed being out...,' DC star Ashutosh Sharma on his match-winning 66 not out against LSG “Lot of positives that I take away from this game in batting and bowling. The way we had the powerplay in both batting and bowling was brilliant. These things happen. We are a young team, lets look at the positives and look forward from tomorrow to the 27th. And hopefully we’ll have a better result. Disappointing result yes, but great game. So well done,” he said in the LSG dressing room after one-wicket loss. "𝐿𝑒𝑡'𝑠 𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑘 𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑠, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑘 𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑑" 🙌 pic.twitter.com/AXE8XqiQCo — Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) March 25, 2025 LSG skipper Rishabh Pant had a horrible outing in the debut match for his new IPL franchise. Not only he got out on a six-ball duck, Pant also missed a stumping chance that would have won LSG the game against Delhi Capitals (DC). The LSG skipper also acknowledged losing momentum while batting. LSG were 161/3 at a point with Pant just gone back and Nicholas Pooran still on the crease who was batting at 70 off 27 balls. Everything derailed form there on as LSG could manage only 209/8. While bowling, DC were on its knees for most part and with Tristan Stubbs being dismissed, they were 113/6 and nearly out of race. "Our batters batted really well. We might have lost momentum in between overs 13-17, but it was a pretty good score on this wicket," said Pant.

IPL 2025: 'Disappointing result...,' LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka to team after nail-biter loss vs DC

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper Rishabh Pant had a horrible outing in the debut match for his new Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise. Not only he got out on a six-ball duck, Pant also missed a stumping chance that would have won LSG the IPL 2025 game against Delhi Capitals (DC).
The skipper, however, is not paying much attention to it and said that 'they should play good cricket' instead.
"Definitely luck plays a little bit of part in the game for sure," he said after the one-wicket loss.&nbsp;
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"If it would've missed the pad, it would've been a big chance for stumping. But these things happen in cricket. Instead of focusing on these things we should play good cricket instead of thinking about the luck factor."
The stumping came at a crucial juncture with DC nine wickets down and Ashutosh Sharma - who won the game eventually - stranded on the non-strike.
Shahbaz Ahmed bowled a perfect spinning delivery which DC's Mohit Sharma missed - the ball missed the stumps as well and hit the pads. Pant, however, failed to collect it and missed the chance to win the game for his team.
Pant did take a review but the ball was missing the stumps - Mohit took a single on the next ball before Ashutosh finished it with a six.
The LSG skipper also acknowledged losing momentum while batting. LSG were 161/3 at a point with Pant just gone back and Nicholas Pooran still on the crease who was batting at 70 off 27 balls.
Everything derailed form there on as LSG could manage only 209/8. While bowling, DC were on its knees for most part and with Tristan Stubbs being dismissed, they were 113/6 and nearly out of race.
"Our batters batted really well. We might have lost momentum in between overs 13-17, but it was a pretty good score on this wicket," said Pant.

The stumping came at a crucial juncture with DC nine wickets down and Ashutosh Sharma - who won the game eventually - stranded on the non-strike. Cricket Sports

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper Rishabh Pant had a horrible outing in the debut match for his new Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise. Not only he got out on a six-ball duck, Pant also missed a stumping chance that would have won LSG the IPL 2025 game against Delhi Capitals (DC). The skipper, however, is not paying much attention to it and said that 'they should play good cricket' instead. "Definitely luck plays a little bit of part in the game for sure," he said after the one-wicket loss. Also Read: Iconic Gabba stadium to be demolished after 2032 Olympics Games "If it would've missed the pad, it would've been a big chance for stumping. But these things happen in cricket. Instead of focusing on these things we should play good cricket instead of thinking about the luck factor." The stumping came at a crucial juncture with DC nine wickets down and Ashutosh Sharma - who won the game eventually - stranded on the non-strike. Shahbaz Ahmed bowled a perfect spinning delivery which DC's Mohit Sharma missed - the ball missed the stumps as well and hit the pads. Pant, however, failed to collect it and missed the chance to win the game for his team. Pant did take a review but the ball was missing the stumps - Mohit took a single on the next ball before Ashutosh finished it with a six. The LSG skipper also acknowledged losing momentum while batting. LSG were 161/3 at a point with Pant just gone back and Nicholas Pooran still on the crease who was batting at 70 off 27 balls. Everything derailed form there on as LSG could manage only 209/8. While bowling, DC were on its knees for most part and with Tristan Stubbs being dismissed, they were 113/6 and nearly out of race. "Our batters batted really well. We might have lost momentum in between overs 13-17, but it was a pretty good score on this wicket," said Pant.

IPL 2025: 'These things...,' LSG skipper Pant not focusing on missing match-winning stumping vs DC

When <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/glenn-phillips">Glenn Phillips</a> isn't busy taking breathtaking, gravity-defying catches on a cricket field, he's dreaming about soaring through the skies. The New Zealand and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/gujarat-titans">Gujarat Titans</a> all-rounder is a man of many talents, and if cricket hadn&rsquo;t been his calling, he would have pursued his childhood passion&mdash;flying planes.
Phillips' love for aviation runs deep, and given a chance, he would trade the cricket bat for the pilot's seat in a heartbeat. "Yeah, it's a huge passion of mine. If I wasn't playing cricket and I had all the money in the world growing up, I probably would have ended up being a pilot, to be fair. I love being in the air," said Phillips, who has experience flying the two-seater Cessna 152 aircraft. However, with cricket taking up most of his time, his flying adventures are now limited to simulators.
While his professional journey continues on the field, Phillips doesn&rsquo;t rule out the possibility of making aviation his second career post-retirement. "Ideally, I'd like to go into the mountains and have absolutely no need for work, just enjoy all my hobbies. But if I still need to work, piloting would be my first option on the list," he added.
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Phillips has made a name for himself as one of the best fielders in world cricket, pulling off stunning catches that leave fans in awe. His ability to cover ground and pluck balls out of thin air comes from a mix of genetic gifts and years of rigorous training.
"There is definitely a huge piece of it that comes down to genetics from a speed and agility perspective. So, I guess you can say a little bit naturally gifted, but at the end of the day, talent and natural gifts can only get you so far," Phillips was quoted saying to PTI ahead of Gujarat Titans match against Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League.
His jaw-dropping catches&mdash;like the ones that dismissed <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mohammad-rizwan">Mohammad Rizwan</a> and Shubman Gill in the Champions Trophy&mdash;have become viral sensations. However, they don&rsquo;t even make his personal top three. Instead, he picks:&nbsp;Marcus Stoinis' catch at SCG (T20 World Cup 2022) &ndash; A full sprint followed by a diving effort,&nbsp;A stunning grab for Gloucester in the T20 Blast &ndash; A full stretch dive at deep backward point and&nbsp; Ollie Pope's catch at Hagley Oval (Test match) &ndash; His farthest full-extension dive ever.
Though he never watched Jonty Rhodes live, Phillips admires him for revolutioni\sing fielding. Back home, he drew inspiration from Brendon McCullum&rsquo;s fearless approach on the field.
<h2>Learning beyond cricket</h2>
Phillips isn&rsquo;t just a cricket enthusiast; he actively explores other sports to refine his game. He believes diverse sporting experiences help improve different aspects of his cricketing skills. Golf has taught me patience and how to approach the longer format of cricket, while archery has helped me focus on process rather than just results and padel has challenged me to learn new skills quickly, something that translates well into adapting to spin or playing different shots in cricket.
For Phillips, sports are more than just competition&mdash;they are a gateway to continuous self-improvement. His willingness to experiment and learn from different disciplines sets him apart in the modern game.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: While his professional journey continues on the field, Phillips doesn’t rule out the possibility of making aviation his second career post-retirement

When Glenn Phillips isn't busy taking breathtaking, gravity-defying catches on a cricket field, he's dreaming about soaring through the skies. The New Zealand and Gujarat Titans all-rounder is a man of many talents, and if cricket hadn’t been his calling, he would have pursued his childhood passion—flying planes. Phillips' love for aviation runs deep, and given a chance, he would trade the cricket bat for the pilot's seat in a heartbeat. "Yeah, it's a huge passion of mine. If I wasn't playing cricket and I had all the money in the world growing up, I probably would have ended up being a pilot, to be fair. I love being in the air," said Phillips, who has experience flying the two-seater Cessna 152 aircraft. However, with cricket taking up most of his time, his flying adventures are now limited to simulators. While his professional journey continues on the field, Phillips doesn’t rule out the possibility of making aviation his second career post-retirement. "Ideally, I'd like to go into the mountains and have absolutely no need for work, just enjoy all my hobbies. But if I still need to work, piloting would be my first option on the list," he added. Also Read: Iconic Gabba stadium to be demolished after 2032 Olympics Games Phillips has made a name for himself as one of the best fielders in world cricket, pulling off stunning catches that leave fans in awe. His ability to cover ground and pluck balls out of thin air comes from a mix of genetic gifts and years of rigorous training. "There is definitely a huge piece of it that comes down to genetics from a speed and agility perspective. So, I guess you can say a little bit naturally gifted, but at the end of the day, talent and natural gifts can only get you so far," Phillips was quoted saying to PTI ahead of Gujarat Titans match against Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League. His jaw-dropping catches—like the ones that dismissed Mohammad Rizwan and Shubman Gill in the Champions Trophy—have become viral sensations. However, they don’t even make his personal top three. Instead, he picks: Marcus Stoinis' catch at SCG (T20 World Cup 2022) – A full sprint followed by a diving effort, A stunning grab for Gloucester in the T20 Blast – A full stretch dive at deep backward point and Ollie Pope's catch at Hagley Oval (Test match) – His farthest full-extension dive ever. Though he never watched Jonty Rhodes live, Phillips admires him for revolutioni\sing fielding. Back home, he drew inspiration from Brendon McCullum’s fearless approach on the field. Learning beyond cricket Phillips isn’t just a cricket enthusiast; he actively explores other sports to refine his game. He believes diverse sporting experiences help improve different aspects of his cricketing skills. Golf has taught me patience and how to approach the longer format of cricket, while archery has helped me focus on process rather than just results and padel has challenged me to learn new skills quickly, something that translates well into adapting to spin or playing different shots in cricket. For Phillips, sports are more than just competition—they are a gateway to continuous self-improvement. His willingness to experiment and learn from different disciplines sets him apart in the modern game. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: Cricket or cockpit? Gujarat Titans' Glenn Phillips dreams of flying high—Literally!

Ashutosh Sharma did exactly what Delhi Capitals had bought him for in the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction last year - finishing the games and taking the team over the line. The hard-hitting batter brought his new franchise back from the brink and took them to a win by one wicket against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Monday (Mar 24) in IPL 2025.
The 210-run chase wasn't easy anyway and the falling wickets didn't help DC's cause either. Even Ashutosh wasn't finding the middle of his bat and was 19 off 19 balls at one point.
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The batter, however, asserts that he was not panicking and that he just wanted to take the game deep which he did and in some style.
"[The mindset is to] just follow the basics and believe in my ability. I was just following the process and wanted to take the game as deep as possible. My plan was to accelerate in the slog overs and ensure I batted till the 20th over. I had full confidence in my ability. I really enjoyed being out there, and my hard work paid off.:
DC needed 39 runs from last three overs which was made possible by debutant Vipraj Nigam's 15-ball 39. Then Ashu took over - he smashed LSG's best bowler Ravi Bishnoi for two sixes and a four in the 18th over.
DC lost one more wicket in the 19th over and was left with just one wicket when Ashutosh hit 12 runs including a four and a six on the last two balls of the penultimate over.
The drama went on in the last over as LSG skipper and wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant missed a stumping chance which could have ended the game but Ashu came on strike and won the game with a six - showing nerves of steel.
He remained not out on 66 off 31 balls hitting five fours and as many sixes - if he continues to bat like this, DC sure have one less thing to worry about going forward in the season.

Ashutosh Sharma remained not out on 66 off 31 balls hitting five fours and as many sixes - if he continues to bat like this, DC sure have one less thing to worry about. Cricket Sports

Ashutosh Sharma did exactly what Delhi Capitals had bought him for in the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction last year - finishing the games and taking the team over the line. The hard-hitting batter brought his new franchise back from the brink and took them to a win by one wicket against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Monday (Mar 24) in IPL 2025. The 210-run chase wasn't easy anyway and the falling wickets didn't help DC's cause either. Even Ashutosh wasn't finding the middle of his bat and was 19 off 19 balls at one point. Also Read: IPL 2025 - 'He has been pretty...': Australia pacer Starc on captain Axar after DC's win over LSG The batter, however, asserts that he was not panicking and that he just wanted to take the game deep which he did and in some style. "[The mindset is to] just follow the basics and believe in my ability. I was just following the process and wanted to take the game as deep as possible. My plan was to accelerate in the slog overs and ensure I batted till the 20th over. I had full confidence in my ability. I really enjoyed being out there, and my hard work paid off.: DC needed 39 runs from last three overs which was made possible by debutant Vipraj Nigam's 15-ball 39. Then Ashu took over - he smashed LSG's best bowler Ravi Bishnoi for two sixes and a four in the 18th over. DC lost one more wicket in the 19th over and was left with just one wicket when Ashutosh hit 12 runs including a four and a six on the last two balls of the penultimate over. The drama went on in the last over as LSG skipper and wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant missed a stumping chance which could have ended the game but Ashu came on strike and won the game with a six - showing nerves of steel. He remained not out on 66 off 31 balls hitting five fours and as many sixes - if he continues to bat like this, DC sure have one less thing to worry about going forward in the season.

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​Former Indian cricket and Chennai Super Kings captain&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mahendra-singh-dhoni">Mahendra Singh Dhoni</a> has shared his views on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/impact-player">Impact Player</a> rule introduced in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/indian-premier-league">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL). Initially skeptical about its necessity, Dhoni said, "When this rule was implemented, I felt it wasn't really needed at that time." He elaborated that while the rule offers certain advantages, it doesn't significantly alter his role, stating, "I still do my wicket-keeping, so I am not an impact player. I have to be involved in the game."
The Impact Player rule allows teams to introduce a substitute player during a match, aiming to add strategic depth. This has led to discussions about its influence on game dynamics, particularly concerning the increasing scores in T20 cricket. Addressing this, Dhoni observed that the surge in high-scoring games is more attributable to players' evolving mindsets and favorable conditions rather than solely the addition of an extra batsman. He shared, "The number of runs being scored isn't just because of an extra batsman. It's about the mindset&mdash;teams now have the comfort of an extra batter, so they play more aggressively."
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<h2 data-start="160" data-end="349">'It is how T20 has evolved'</h2>
This perspective highlights a shift in T20 cricket, where the assurance of additional resources empowers teams to adopt a more assertive approach. Dhoni emphasised that this evolution is driven by the confidence that comes with having extra options, stating, "It's not that all four or five extra batters are being used&mdash;it's just the confidence of having them. This is how T20 cricket has evolved."
While some critics argue that the Impact Player rule might hinder the development of all-rounders by favoring specialised big-hitters, Dhoni's insights suggest that the rule's primary effect is on strategic flexibility and player confidence. His reflections provide a nuanced understanding of how regulatory changes can influence the game's progression, not merely through structural adjustments but by reshaping the psychological landscape in which players operate.​
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: The Impact Player rule in the IPL allows teams to introduce a substitute player during a match, aiming to add strategic depth

Former Indian cricket and Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has shared his views on the Impact Player rule introduced in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Initially skeptical about its necessity, Dhoni said, "When this rule was implemented, I felt it wasn't really needed at that time." He elaborated that while the rule offers certain advantages, it doesn't significantly alter his role, stating, "I still do my wicket-keeping, so I am not an impact player. I have to be involved in the game." The Impact Player rule allows teams to introduce a substitute player during a match, aiming to add strategic depth. This has led to discussions about its influence on game dynamics, particularly concerning the increasing scores in T20 cricket. Addressing this, Dhoni observed that the surge in high-scoring games is more attributable to players' evolving mindsets and favorable conditions rather than solely the addition of an extra batsman. He shared, "The number of runs being scored isn't just because of an extra batsman. It's about the mindset—teams now have the comfort of an extra batter, so they play more aggressively." Also Read: IPL 2025: 'He has been pretty...': Australia pacer Starc on captain Axar after DC's win over LSG 'It is how T20 has evolved' This perspective highlights a shift in T20 cricket, where the assurance of additional resources empowers teams to adopt a more assertive approach. Dhoni emphasised that this evolution is driven by the confidence that comes with having extra options, stating, "It's not that all four or five extra batters are being used—it's just the confidence of having them. This is how T20 cricket has evolved." While some critics argue that the Impact Player rule might hinder the development of all-rounders by favoring specialised big-hitters, Dhoni's insights suggest that the rule's primary effect is on strategic flexibility and player confidence. His reflections provide a nuanced understanding of how regulatory changes can influence the game's progression, not merely through structural adjustments but by reshaping the psychological landscape in which players operate. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: 'I felt it wasn't really needed at that time', Dhoni has his say on Impact Player rule

Following their thrilling win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the ongoing Indian Premier League, Delhi Capitals (DC) pacer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mitchell-starc">Mitchell Starc</a> praised skipper <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/axar-patel">Axar Patel</a> for his composure and remarkable evolution into a 'dominant all-rounder' on the international stage.
Axar's captaincy debut for DC began on a high note as his team overcame a shaky start while chasing 210 runs. Ashutosh Sharma and Vipraj Nigam played heroic knocks, guiding DC to a dramatic one-wicket victory that will be remembered for a long time.
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Speaking after the match, Starc lauded Axar&rsquo;s leadership, saying, "He has been incredibly calm. This is my first time sharing a dressing room with him, and having previously faced him on the field, it&rsquo;s impressive to see how he has developed into such a dominant all-rounder. His intent with the bat tonight was crucial in setting the tone for our chase. He has been fantastic."
<h2 data-start="488" data-end="905">'Wealth of knowledge in our group'</h2>
Starc also highlighted the abundance of leadership experience within the squad, pointing to veterans like Faf du Plessis and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/tristan-stubbs">Tristan Stubbs</a>.
"Faf has captained extensively in both international and franchise cricket, and we have a great blend of seasoned leaders. Tristan Stubbs, who has been with the team for a while, also brings valuable experience. There is a wealth of knowledge in our group. Axar&rsquo;s calm and composed approach is evident, and hopefully, that mentality spreads across the team. Wins like tonight, where we fight until the end, will only make us stronger moving forward," he added.
Coming to the match, DC won the toss and opted to bowl first. While DC got Aiden Markram for cheap (15 in 13 balls), Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran made sure DC regretted their decision to put LSG to bat, smashing their bowlers with towering sixes and elegant boundaries. Both had an 87-run stand for the second wicket, with Marsh gone for 72 in 36 balls, with six fours and six sixes.
During the run-chase, DC lost half their side for 65 runs.&nbsp;Ashutosh then had a 48-run stand with Tristan Stubbs (34 in 22 balls) and Vipraj (39 in 15 balls). After that, the batter pulled off the chase almost single-handedly with a wicket and three balls left.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Axar's captaincy debut for Delhi Capitals began on a high note as his team overcame a shaky start while chasing 210 runs against Lucknow Super Giants

Following their thrilling win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the ongoing Indian Premier League, Delhi Capitals (DC) pacer Mitchell Starc praised skipper Axar Patel for his composure and remarkable evolution into a 'dominant all-rounder' on the international stage. Axar's captaincy debut for DC began on a high note as his team overcame a shaky start while chasing 210 runs. Ashutosh Sharma and Vipraj Nigam played heroic knocks, guiding DC to a dramatic one-wicket victory that will be remembered for a long time. Also Read: RR vs KKR Live Streaming Online, Smart TV, Mobile App Check Match Details, and Probable Playing XIs Speaking after the match, Starc lauded Axar’s leadership, saying, "He has been incredibly calm. This is my first time sharing a dressing room with him, and having previously faced him on the field, it’s impressive to see how he has developed into such a dominant all-rounder. His intent with the bat tonight was crucial in setting the tone for our chase. He has been fantastic." 'Wealth of knowledge in our group' Starc also highlighted the abundance of leadership experience within the squad, pointing to veterans like Faf du Plessis and Tristan Stubbs. "Faf has captained extensively in both international and franchise cricket, and we have a great blend of seasoned leaders. Tristan Stubbs, who has been with the team for a while, also brings valuable experience. There is a wealth of knowledge in our group. Axar’s calm and composed approach is evident, and hopefully, that mentality spreads across the team. Wins like tonight, where we fight until the end, will only make us stronger moving forward," he added. Coming to the match, DC won the toss and opted to bowl first. While DC got Aiden Markram for cheap (15 in 13 balls), Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran made sure DC regretted their decision to put LSG to bat, smashing their bowlers with towering sixes and elegant boundaries. Both had an 87-run stand for the second wicket, with Marsh gone for 72 in 36 balls, with six fours and six sixes. During the run-chase, DC lost half their side for 65 runs. Ashutosh then had a 48-run stand with Tristan Stubbs (34 in 22 balls) and Vipraj (39 in 15 balls). After that, the batter pulled off the chase almost single-handedly with a wicket and three balls left. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: 'He has been pretty...': Australia pacer Starc on captain Axar after DC's win over LSG

Former Australian opener <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/david-warner">David Warner</a> has been appointed captain of Karachi Kings for the 2025 <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/pakistan-super-league">Pakistan Super League</a> (PSL) season, which kicks off on April 11.
This marks Warner&rsquo;s debut in the PSL after being selected as <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/karachi-kings">Karachi Kings</a>' first pick in the 2025 Players Draft, held at Hazuri Bagh in Lahore on January 13. The franchise demonstrated its immense faith in his leadership by acquiring him for a record-breaking USD 300,000, making him the most expensive signing in PSL history.
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Renowned for his aggressive batting and strategic acumen, Warner brings a wealth of experience to the role. "The dynamic left-hander, a World Cup-winning veteran, will lead the franchise&rsquo;s campaign in the highly anticipated season," Karachi Kings said in an official release.
<h2>'Warner's leadership align with our vision'</h2>
With extensive leadership experience in global leagues such as the Big Bash League (BBL) and the Indian Premier League (IPL), Warner is expected to usher in a new era for the Kings. He takes over the captaincy from Shan Masood, who led the team last season. Karachi Kings finished fifth in the six-team tournament in 2024, securing just four wins in 10 matches. The franchise previously lifted the PSL trophy in 2020.
Expressing enthusiasm about the new appointment, Karachi Kings owner Salman Iqbal said, &ldquo;We are thrilled to welcome David Warner as our captain for HBL PSL 10. His leadership and match-winning abilities align perfectly with our vision. At the same time, we deeply appreciate Shan Masood&rsquo;s contributions last season. His efforts were crucial in building a solid foundation, and we look forward to his continued impact as a key player in our squad.&rdquo;
Karachi Kings will begin their campaign on April 12 at National Stadium in Karachi, facing Multan Sultans in their opening match.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: David Warner was acquired by Karachi Kings for a record-breaking $300,000, making him the most expensive signing in Pakistan Super League history

Former Australian opener David Warner has been appointed captain of Karachi Kings for the 2025 Pakistan Super League (PSL) season, which kicks off on April 11. This marks Warner’s debut in the PSL after being selected as Karachi Kings' first pick in the 2025 Players Draft, held at Hazuri Bagh in Lahore on January 13. The franchise demonstrated its immense faith in his leadership by acquiring him for a record-breaking USD 300,000, making him the most expensive signing in PSL history. Also Read: IPL 2025: How Shikhar Dhawan’s lessons helped Ashutosh Sharma deliver a match-winning knock Renowned for his aggressive batting and strategic acumen, Warner brings a wealth of experience to the role. "The dynamic left-hander, a World Cup-winning veteran, will lead the franchise’s campaign in the highly anticipated season," Karachi Kings said in an official release. 'Warner's leadership align with our vision' With extensive leadership experience in global leagues such as the Big Bash League (BBL) and the Indian Premier League (IPL), Warner is expected to usher in a new era for the Kings. He takes over the captaincy from Shan Masood, who led the team last season. Karachi Kings finished fifth in the six-team tournament in 2024, securing just four wins in 10 matches. The franchise previously lifted the PSL trophy in 2020. Expressing enthusiasm about the new appointment, Karachi Kings owner Salman Iqbal said, “We are thrilled to welcome David Warner as our captain for HBL PSL 10. His leadership and match-winning abilities align perfectly with our vision. At the same time, we deeply appreciate Shan Masood’s contributions last season. His efforts were crucial in building a solid foundation, and we look forward to his continued impact as a key player in our squad.” Karachi Kings will begin their campaign on April 12 at National Stadium in Karachi, facing Multan Sultans in their opening match. (With inputs from agencies)

PSL 2025: Karachi Kings appoint former Australia opener David Warner as captain

In a thrilling Indian Premier League 2025 encounter, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/delhi-capitals">Delhi Capitals</a> (DC) pulled off a dramatic one-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. At the heart of this stunning chase was <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ashutosh-sharma">Ashutosh Sharma</a>, whose composed and fearless knock sealed the win for DC in high-pressure circumstances.
Following his match-winning performance, Ashutosh dedicated his 'Player of the Match' award to his former Punjab Kings (PBKS) teammate and ex-Indian opener, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shikhar-dhawan">Shikhar Dhawan</a>, acknowledging the vital role Dhawan played in his development as a finisher.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-his-innings-will-be-remembered-for-a-long-time-says-gavaskar-on-ashutoshs-clutch-knock-8887614">IPL 2025: 'His innings will be remembered for a long time&rsquo;, says Gavaskar on Ashutosh's clutch knock</a>
<h2>'This award is for Shikhar'</h2>
Reflecting on his performance after receiving the award, Ashutosh said, "Took the lessons from last year. Missed out on finishing the game on a couple of occasions in the previous season. The whole year I focused and visualised about it. Had the belief that if I play till the last over, anything can happen. Well played to Vipraj. I asked him to keep hitting. He was very calm under pressure. Want to dedicate this award to my mentor Shikhar Paaji (Shikhar Dhawan)."
Ashutosh's remarks reflected his commitment to learning from past experiences and refining his finishing skills. His ability to remain composed under pressure was pivotal in guiding DC to victory, with crucial support from Vipraj Nigam.
This victory carried extra emotional weight as it highlighted the lasting impact of Dhawan&rsquo;s mentorship. Having retired from all formats of cricket earlier this year, Dhawan had played a key role in Ashutosh&rsquo;s growth during their time together at PBKS. Known for his leadership and composure, Dhawan influenced numerous young cricketers, with Ashutosh being one of the brightest examples of his legacy.
Ashutosh&rsquo;s match-winning knock not only underlined his growing stature as a finisher but also served as a powerful testament to the impact of great mentorship.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Ashutosh dedicated his 'Player of the Match' award to Shikhar Dhawan, acknowledging the role Dhawan played in his development as a finisher

In a thrilling Indian Premier League 2025 encounter, Delhi Capitals (DC) pulled off a dramatic one-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. At the heart of this stunning chase was Ashutosh Sharma, whose composed and fearless knock sealed the win for DC in high-pressure circumstances. Following his match-winning performance, Ashutosh dedicated his 'Player of the Match' award to his former Punjab Kings (PBKS) teammate and ex-Indian opener, Shikhar Dhawan, acknowledging the vital role Dhawan played in his development as a finisher. Also Read: IPL 2025: 'His innings will be remembered for a long time’, says Gavaskar on Ashutosh's clutch knock 'This award is for Shikhar' Reflecting on his performance after receiving the award, Ashutosh said, "Took the lessons from last year. Missed out on finishing the game on a couple of occasions in the previous season. The whole year I focused and visualised about it. Had the belief that if I play till the last over, anything can happen. Well played to Vipraj. I asked him to keep hitting. He was very calm under pressure. Want to dedicate this award to my mentor Shikhar Paaji (Shikhar Dhawan)." Ashutosh's remarks reflected his commitment to learning from past experiences and refining his finishing skills. His ability to remain composed under pressure was pivotal in guiding DC to victory, with crucial support from Vipraj Nigam. This victory carried extra emotional weight as it highlighted the lasting impact of Dhawan’s mentorship. Having retired from all formats of cricket earlier this year, Dhawan had played a key role in Ashutosh’s growth during their time together at PBKS. Known for his leadership and composure, Dhawan influenced numerous young cricketers, with Ashutosh being one of the brightest examples of his legacy. Ashutosh’s match-winning knock not only underlined his growing stature as a finisher but also served as a powerful testament to the impact of great mentorship. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: How Shikhar Dhawan’s lessons helped Ashutosh Sharma deliver a match-winning knock

Following Delhi Capitals' (DC) thrilling one-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Indian cricket legend <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sunil-gavaskar">Sunil Gavaskar</a> lavished praise on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ashutosh-sharma">Ashutosh Sharma</a>&rsquo;s heroic knock. Gavaskar highlighted the youngster&rsquo;s confidence and composure under pressure, calling it an innings that will be 'remembered for a long time'.
Ashutosh, carrying forward his fine form from the previous Indian Premier League season with Punjab Kings (PBKS), delivered a match-winning performance, guiding DC from the brink of defeat to a remarkable victory in their 210-run chase at Vizag on Tuesday (March 24).
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Gavaskar recounted the tense final over, noting that the moment <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mohit-sharma">Mohit Sharma</a> survived a DRS review on the first ball, the crowd sensed DC still had a fighting chance.
"Then came the smart play from Mohit Sharma, an experienced campaigner. He just tapped the ball around, knowing he would not be able to clear the ropes, but the other man&mdash;Ashutosh Sharma&mdash;could. And that was a fabulous finish! This is exactly what we have come to expect from the IPL, yet we always crave more," Gavaskar spoke on 'Match Center Live' at JioHotstar,.
<h2>BOLD finish</h2>
The legendary batter lauded Ashutosh&rsquo;s composure, calling his knock an embodiment of&nbsp;BOLD IPL finishes&mdash;Breath-taking, Outstanding, Lightning, and Devastating.
Reflecting on Ashutosh&rsquo;s journey, Gavaskar noted that his confidence has soared since last season, when he scored 189 runs in nine innings for PBKS at a strike rate of over 167.
"He played some terrific innings (for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/punjab-kings">Punjab Kings</a>), and his confidence has only grown since. Once you've done it before, you enter the next season with even greater self-belief. He has also played another season of domestic cricket, where he has been smashing the ball and scoring plenty of runs, so he came in full of confidence. From the very first ball, he was striking it cleanly from the middle of the bat, sending it deep&mdash;these were not just occasional sixes clearing the boundary, they were landing in the stands, again and again. This innings will be remembered for a long, long time&mdash;not just because of the quality of stroke play, but because of the high-pressure situation," Gavaskar signed off.

Cricket, Sports: Ashutosh, carrying forward his fine form from the previous IPL season with PBKS, delivered a match-winning performance, guiding DC to a thrilling win

Following Delhi Capitals' (DC) thrilling one-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar lavished praise on Ashutosh Sharma’s heroic knock. Gavaskar highlighted the youngster’s confidence and composure under pressure, calling it an innings that will be 'remembered for a long time'. Ashutosh, carrying forward his fine form from the previous Indian Premier League season with Punjab Kings (PBKS), delivered a match-winning performance, guiding DC from the brink of defeat to a remarkable victory in their 210-run chase at Vizag on Tuesday (March 24). Also Read: IPL 2025 | One-wicket heist: How Ashutosh scripted DC's epic chase against LSG Gavaskar recounted the tense final over, noting that the moment Mohit Sharma survived a DRS review on the first ball, the crowd sensed DC still had a fighting chance. "Then came the smart play from Mohit Sharma, an experienced campaigner. He just tapped the ball around, knowing he would not be able to clear the ropes, but the other man—Ashutosh Sharma—could. And that was a fabulous finish! This is exactly what we have come to expect from the IPL, yet we always crave more," Gavaskar spoke on 'Match Center Live' at JioHotstar,. BOLD finish The legendary batter lauded Ashutosh’s composure, calling his knock an embodiment of BOLD IPL finishes—Breath-taking, Outstanding, Lightning, and Devastating. Reflecting on Ashutosh’s journey, Gavaskar noted that his confidence has soared since last season, when he scored 189 runs in nine innings for PBKS at a strike rate of over 167. "He played some terrific innings (for Punjab Kings), and his confidence has only grown since. Once you've done it before, you enter the next season with even greater self-belief. He has also played another season of domestic cricket, where he has been smashing the ball and scoring plenty of runs, so he came in full of confidence. From the very first ball, he was striking it cleanly from the middle of the bat, sending it deep—these were not just occasional sixes clearing the boundary, they were landing in the stands, again and again. This innings will be remembered for a long, long time—not just because of the quality of stroke play, but because of the high-pressure situation," Gavaskar signed off.

IPL 2025: 'His innings will be remembered for a long time’, says Gavaskar on Ashutosh's clutch knock

Following a magnificent unbeaten 66 not out, that powered Delhi Capitals (DC) to a stunning win victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), DC batter <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ashutosh-sharma" rel="dofollow">Ashutosh Sharma</a> reflected on his mindset during the tense run chase, his learnings from a solid 2024 debut season with Punjab Kings (PBKS), and his experiences with team mentor and English legend Kevin Pietersen.
The Railways batter picked up right where he left off during his 2024 season with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/punjab-kings">PBKS</a>, delivering a clutch knock that lifted DC from a precarious 65/5 while chasing 210 runs. His effort defied all computer-generated win predictors and turned the match on its head.
Speaking at the post-match press conference, Ashutosh revealed his composure during the final phase of the chase and his unwavering confidence in his abilities.
"I was confident. It is a part of the game. But it was not a part of my batting. I was very normal&mdash;if he (Mohit Sharma) took a single, I would hit a six. I trusted my ability. I was just following the process, aiming to go as deep as possible and bat till the 20th over," Ashutosh said.
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The batter credited his recent experience in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) at Vizag for his awareness of the pitch conditions, which helped him anticipate challenges in the Indian Premier League. Ashutosh had a strong showing in SMAT 2024, scoring 164 runs in five innings, including two fifties.
<h2>'I have played SMAT 2024 on this Vizag wicket'</h2>
"I have played SMAT 2024 on this Vizag wicket. I could understand how it behaves in both innings and assess the situation easily. The wicket was good for me," he noted.
While Ashutosh acknowledged his impressive stint with PBKS last season, where he scored 189 runs in nine innings with a half-century, he insisted that he is focused on the present. "Last season is history. I took all the positives and have applied myself better now, avoiding past mistakes and implementing what I learned in domestic cricket," he added.
Ashutosh also expressed his admiration for having England icon <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/kevin-pietersen">Kevin Pietersen</a> as a mentor for DC. "It is really nice to have him around. He is a legend. I talk to him about batting and what he used to do in his time. I am enjoying learning from him," he signed off.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: The Railways batter picked up right where he left off during his 2024 season with PBKS, delivering a knock that lifted DC from 65/5 while chasing 210

Following a magnificent unbeaten 66 not out, that powered Delhi Capitals (DC) to a stunning win victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), DC batter Ashutosh Sharma reflected on his mindset during the tense run chase, his learnings from a solid 2024 debut season with Punjab Kings (PBKS), and his experiences with team mentor and English legend Kevin Pietersen. The Railways batter picked up right where he left off during his 2024 season with PBKS, delivering a clutch knock that lifted DC from a precarious 65/5 while chasing 210 runs. His effort defied all computer-generated win predictors and turned the match on its head. Speaking at the post-match press conference, Ashutosh revealed his composure during the final phase of the chase and his unwavering confidence in his abilities. "I was confident. It is a part of the game. But it was not a part of my batting. I was very normal—if he (Mohit Sharma) took a single, I would hit a six. I trusted my ability. I was just following the process, aiming to go as deep as possible and bat till the 20th over," Ashutosh said. Also Read: IPL 2025: LSG assistant coach reveals reasons on where his team lost against Delhi Capitals The batter credited his recent experience in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) at Vizag for his awareness of the pitch conditions, which helped him anticipate challenges in the Indian Premier League. Ashutosh had a strong showing in SMAT 2024, scoring 164 runs in five innings, including two fifties. 'I have played SMAT 2024 on this Vizag wicket' "I have played SMAT 2024 on this Vizag wicket. I could understand how it behaves in both innings and assess the situation easily. The wicket was good for me," he noted. While Ashutosh acknowledged his impressive stint with PBKS last season, where he scored 189 runs in nine innings with a half-century, he insisted that he is focused on the present. "Last season is history. I took all the positives and have applied myself better now, avoiding past mistakes and implementing what I learned in domestic cricket," he added. Ashutosh also expressed his admiration for having England icon Kevin Pietersen as a mentor for DC. "It is really nice to have him around. He is a legend. I talk to him about batting and what he used to do in his time. I am enjoying learning from him," he signed off. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025 | One-wicket heist: How Ashutosh scripted DC's epic chase against LSG

Following <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/lucknow-super-giants">Lucknow Super Giants</a>' (LSG) defeat to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/delhi-capitals">Delhi Capitals</a> (DC) in the ongoing Indian Premier League, assistant coach and former South African cricketer Lance Klusener&nbsp;acknowledged that his team fell short of runs and lacked bowling depth. Despite some strong individual performances, LSG struggled to defend their total in a high-scoring encounter at Vizag, where DC successfully chased 210 runs.
Reflecting on the match in the post-game press conference, Klusener emphasised the need for bigger batting partnerships.&nbsp;"We left some runs out there tonight. That is our biggest lesson. It was great to see young players stepping up in high-pressure games, but we need to build better partnerships," Klusner said.
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His analysis holds weight, as LSG, once comfortably placed at 161/3 in 13.4 overs, suffered a batting collapse against the spin of Kuldeep Yadav and the pace of Mitchell Starc. The team plummeted to 194/8, with key batters Rishabh Pant, Ayush Badoni, Shardul Thakur, and Shahbaz Ahmed falling cheaply. Barring Nicholas Pooran, who scored a half-century, the middle and lower order failed to make an impact, with Pant and Thakur dismissed for ducks.
<h2>'We don't have reserves in bowling department'</h2>
Klusener also highlighted the team&rsquo;s depleted bowling resources due to injuries sidelining key pacers Mohsin Khan,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/avesh-khan">Avesh Khan</a>, Mayank Yadav, and Akash Deep. LSG fielded only two frontline quicks, Shardul Thakur (Mohsin's replacement) and youngster Prince Yadav, alongside four spinners&mdash;Manimaran Siddharth, Digvesh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi, and Shahbaz Ahmed.
"At the moment, we do not have a lot of reserves in the bowling department, so we have to mix and match until our key players return. We bowled well in patches but need more consistency. It&rsquo;s an opportunity for young players to prove themselves," he added.
Klusner lauded <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shardul-thakur">Shardul Thakur</a> for his impactful first over, where he picked up two wickets, and praised the match-winning partnership between Ashutosh and Vipraj Nigam that turned the game in DC's favor.
"That partnership was outstanding, and their finishing put us under pressure. When you bat second, the conditions can work in your favour, and they capitalised on that," he signed off.
LSG will now look to regroup and find solutions to their challenges as they await the return of their key players.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: LSG, once comfortably placed at 161/3 in 13.4 overs, suffered a batting collapse against the spin of Kuldeep Yadav and the pace of Mitchell Starc

Following Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) defeat to Delhi Capitals (DC) in the ongoing Indian Premier League, assistant coach and former South African cricketer Lance Klusener acknowledged that his team fell short of runs and lacked bowling depth. Despite some strong individual performances, LSG struggled to defend their total in a high-scoring encounter at Vizag, where DC successfully chased 210 runs. Reflecting on the match in the post-game press conference, Klusener emphasised the need for bigger batting partnerships. "We left some runs out there tonight. That is our biggest lesson. It was great to see young players stepping up in high-pressure games, but we need to build better partnerships," Klusner said. Also Read: HIGHLIGHTS | Delhi Capitals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 1 wicket His analysis holds weight, as LSG, once comfortably placed at 161/3 in 13.4 overs, suffered a batting collapse against the spin of Kuldeep Yadav and the pace of Mitchell Starc. The team plummeted to 194/8, with key batters Rishabh Pant, Ayush Badoni, Shardul Thakur, and Shahbaz Ahmed falling cheaply. Barring Nicholas Pooran, who scored a half-century, the middle and lower order failed to make an impact, with Pant and Thakur dismissed for ducks. 'We don't have reserves in bowling department' Klusener also highlighted the team’s depleted bowling resources due to injuries sidelining key pacers Mohsin Khan, Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav, and Akash Deep. LSG fielded only two frontline quicks, Shardul Thakur (Mohsin's replacement) and youngster Prince Yadav, alongside four spinners—Manimaran Siddharth, Digvesh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi, and Shahbaz Ahmed. "At the moment, we do not have a lot of reserves in the bowling department, so we have to mix and match until our key players return. We bowled well in patches but need more consistency. It’s an opportunity for young players to prove themselves," he added. Klusner lauded Shardul Thakur for his impactful first over, where he picked up two wickets, and praised the match-winning partnership between Ashutosh and Vipraj Nigam that turned the game in DC's favor. "That partnership was outstanding, and their finishing put us under pressure. When you bat second, the conditions can work in your favour, and they capitalised on that," he signed off. LSG will now look to regroup and find solutions to their challenges as they await the return of their key players. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: LSG assistant coach reveals reasons on where his team lost against Delhi Capitals

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/delhi-capitals" rel="dofollow">Delhi Capitals</a> pulled the rabbit out of the hat, winning from a nowhere position. Against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/lucknow-super-giants" rel="dofollow">Lucknow Super Giants</a> in their tournament opener in Vizag, Delhi had lost five wickets inside the first ten overs, but even that failed to ground them at their second home venue this season. DC&rsquo;s Impact Sub, Ashutosh Sharma, was the star, who hit an unbeaten 66 off 31 balls, including five sixes and as many fours, sealing an improbable-looking win for Delhi.
Delhi Capitals won the toss and sent LSG into bat first, with returning Mitchell Marsh wreaking havoc up front. The all-rounder hammered his Australia teammate Starc to two massive sixes before shifting attention to others. Although his partner, Aiden Markram, departed inside the Powerplay, with Nicholas Pooran joining him, there was no stopping this pair.
Both went berserk, taking down the Delhi bowlers to all parts of the ground. Marsh maintained his whacking spree, hitting a brilliant 72 off 36 balls, including six sixes and as many fours, and Pooran put on the fifth gear the moment he came to the crease.&nbsp;
Continuing his purple patch in his favourite format, Pooran smashed four sixes in a single over to Tristan Stubbs before Starc returned to break his middle and off stumps into half.&nbsp;
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-mitchell-starc-breaks-timber-like-no-one-watch-his-double-strike-against-lsg-dc-8886804" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025 - Starc breaks timber like no one; WATCH his double strike against LSG</a>
Despite a brilliant comeback from DC bowlers, LSG posted a fighting 209/8 in 20 overs.
<h2>DC steals thunder in Vizag</h2>
LSG was all over DC inside the first six overs, removing their top five batters and forcing Delhi to use their Impact Sub Ashutosh Sharma so early on. With Sharma and Tristan Stubbs at the crease, DC had little hope.
Stubbs smashed a few sixes before falling to Shahbaz Nadeem, bringing debutant Vipraj Nigam to the crease. His partnership with Ashutosh changed the game&rsquo;s dynamics.&nbsp;
The pair added 55 runs in less than four overs, pulling the game back in DC&rsquo;s favour.&nbsp;
However, a couple of wickets fell during the end, but Ashutosh kept his cool and hit a six to seal a brilliant win for Delhi.

Delhi Capitals have pulled the rabbit out of the hat, chasing 210 despite losing five wickets inside the first ten overs. Their Impact-Sub Ashutosh Sharma was the star of the night, hitting an unbeaten 66 off 31 balls, helping DC beat LSG by one wicket on Monday.&nbsp;

DC vs LSG Live Score Updates: Delhi beat Lucknow in last-over thriller

Despite losing wickets upfront, Delhi Capitals have managed to hang around in the run chase against LSG, needing 62 from 30 balls with four wickets remaining.
DC: 158/6 in 15.2 overs (vs LSG)

DC vs LSG Live Score Updates: It's not all over for Delhi

Delhi got off to a worst possible start, losing five wickets inside the first ten overs. Tristan Stubbs and DC's Impact Sub Ashutosh Sharma saved DC's sinking ship with a little stand for the sixth wicket.
DC: 88/5 in 10 overs against LSG

DC vs LSG Live Score Updates: Stubbs, Ashutosh save DC's ship

LSG seamer Shardul Thakur led from the front, picking two Delhi wickets inside the first six overs, as Lucknow removed four batters, putting DC on the backfoot.
DC: 58/4 in 6 overs vs LSG.
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DC vs LSG Live Score Updates: Delhi lose four wickets in Powerplay

A sensational comeback by Delhi bowlers as they stop LSG at 209/8 which at point could be pas 240 when Pooran and Marsh were batting. The lower order didn't bat well and failed to take advantage of the platform set by top four.
Still, Delhi would need to chase it down ad 200+ is never easy. Stay tuned as we'll be back in 20 for the chase.
LSG: 209/8 (Pooran 75, Starc 3/42)

DC vs LSG Live Score Updates: Delhi bowlers stage sensational comeback as LSG post 209/8

Pooran was taking the game away at fast pace before Starc cleaned him up. Before that, Pooran had lanuched Tristian Stubbs for four sixes and a four. With last five overs to go, 200 is sure but how many above is the question
LSG: 170/4 in 15 overs

DC vs LSG Live Score Updates: Starc gets Pooran but LSG way ahead

Mitchell Marsh seems unstoppable at the moment as he peppers his old side with a flurry of boundaries. The Aussie is already in his 60s in less than 35 balls! Poorna, on the other end, is playing his role beautifully but at equaly high strike rate.
LSG: 117/1 in 10 overs

DC vs LSG Live Score Updates:  Marsh keep Lucknow going

LSG have lost Aiden Markram but managed to keep the scoring run rate a healthy 10 with Mitchell Marsh doing bulk of the work. The Bull has scored 43 already off 19 balls.
LSG: 64/1 in 6 overs

DC vs LSG Live Score Updates: Lucknow past 50 in powerplay

LSG's new pair of Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram have been cautious so far in the first two overs plus ome good bowling too by DC bowlers have ensured no big scoring opporutnities.
LSG: 12/0 in 2 overs

DC vs LSG Live Score Updates: LSG cautious in start

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DC vs LSG Live Score Updates: Axar wins toss for DC

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DC vs LSG Live Score Updates: Former teammates Axar and Pant face off

DC vs LSG Live Score Updates: Delhi won the last-over thriller against Lucknow in Vizag in IPL 2025, with their Impact Sub delivering for the hosts, hitting 66*.

Delhi Capitals pulled the rabbit out of the hat, winning from a nowhere position. Against Lucknow Super Giants in their tournament opener in Vizag, Delhi had lost five wickets inside the first ten overs, but even that failed to ground them at their second home venue this season. DC’s Impact Sub, Ashutosh Sharma, was the star, who hit an unbeaten 66 off 31 balls, including five sixes and as many fours, sealing an improbable-looking win for Delhi. Delhi Capitals won the toss and sent LSG into bat first, with returning Mitchell Marsh wreaking havoc up front. The all-rounder hammered his Australia teammate Starc to two massive sixes before shifting attention to others. Although his partner, Aiden Markram, departed inside the Powerplay, with Nicholas Pooran joining him, there was no stopping this pair. Both went berserk, taking down the Delhi bowlers to all parts of the ground. Marsh maintained his whacking spree, hitting a brilliant 72 off 36 balls, including six sixes and as many fours, and Pooran put on the fifth gear the moment he came to the crease. Continuing his purple patch in his favourite format, Pooran smashed four sixes in a single over to Tristan Stubbs before Starc returned to break his middle and off stumps into half. Also read | IPL 2025 - Starc breaks timber like no one; WATCH his double strike against LSG Despite a brilliant comeback from DC bowlers, LSG posted a fighting 209/8 in 20 overs. DC steals thunder in Vizag LSG was all over DC inside the first six overs, removing their top five batters and forcing Delhi to use their Impact Sub Ashutosh Sharma so early on. With Sharma and Tristan Stubbs at the crease, DC had little hope. Stubbs smashed a few sixes before falling to Shahbaz Nadeem, bringing debutant Vipraj Nigam to the crease. His partnership with Ashutosh changed the game’s dynamics. The pair added 55 runs in less than four overs, pulling the game back in DC’s favour. However, a couple of wickets fell during the end, but Ashutosh kept his cool and hit a six to seal a brilliant win for Delhi.

HIGHLIGHTS | Delhi Capitals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 1 wicket

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mitchell-starc" rel="dofollow">Mitchell Starc</a> is perhaps the most feared bowler of the past decade. He&rsquo;s lethal with both new and the old ball across formats, and even with age catching up, he didn&rsquo;t slow down. The left-arm quick was back in action in IPL 2025, playing for his new franchise, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/delhi-capitals" rel="dofollow">Delhi Capitals</a> (against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/lucknow-super-giants" rel="dofollow">Lucknow Super Giants</a>), and left a mark straightaway. He breaks timber like no one else, and on Monday in Vizag, he did that twice.
Delhi won the toss and sent LSG into bat first, with returning Mitchell Marsh wreaking havoc up front. The all-rounder hammered his Australia teammate Starc to two massive sixes before shifting attention to others.
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Exhibition of pure belligerence.
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Although his partner, Aiden Markram, departed inside the Powerplay, with Nicholas Pooran joining him, there was no stopping this pair.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ms-dhoni-on-his-relationship-with-virat-kohli-we-are-friends-but-theres-still-a-line-8886559" rel="dofollow">MS Dhoni on his relationship with Kohli - &lsquo;We are friends but there&rsquo;s still a line&hellip;&rsquo;</a>
Both went berserk, taking down the Delhi bowlers to all parts of the ground. While Marsh maintained his whacking spree, hitting a brilliant 72 off 36 balls, including six sixes and as many fours, Pooran put on the fifth gear the moment he came to the crease. Continuing his purple patch in his favourite format, Pooran smashed four sixes in a single over to Tristan Stubbs before Starc returned to break his middle and off stumps into half.&nbsp;
<h3>Watch &ndash;&nbsp;</h3>
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Starc&rsquo;s golden stroke broke LSG&rsquo;s momentum, as they failed to make merry of their start, losing wickets in clusters during the fag end of the innings.
However, during the end, Starc picked two wickets in his final over, removing the two spinners in three balls to pull DC back into the game. Though his steamy bouncer to Shahbaz Ahmed got the better of the batter, his Yorker to dismiss Ravi Bishnoi, breaking his stumps, made headlines.&nbsp;
<h3>Watch &ndash;</h3>
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YORKED 🎯<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MitchellStarc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MitchellStarc</a> at his best as <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DC</a> pulled things back in the second half of the innings! 🔥 Watch LIVE action: <a href="https://t.co/mQP5SyTHlW">https://t.co/mQP5SyTHlW</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPLonJioStar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPLonJioStar</a> 👉 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DCvLSG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DCvLSG</a> | LIVE NOW on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi &amp; JioHotstar! <a href="https://t.co/uODhho7m8i">pic.twitter.com/uODhho7m8i</a>
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Meanwhile, LSG scored 209 for eight in 20 overs, with Pooran and Marsh returning with the most runs.&nbsp;

Cricket, Sports: On his Delhi Capitals debut on Monday, Starc returned with three for 42 bowling first against LSG in Vizag. He dismissed Pooran on 75 clean bowled.

Mitchell Starc is perhaps the most feared bowler of the past decade. He’s lethal with both new and the old ball across formats, and even with age catching up, he didn’t slow down. The left-arm quick was back in action in IPL 2025, playing for his new franchise, Delhi Capitals (against Lucknow Super Giants), and left a mark straightaway. He breaks timber like no one else, and on Monday in Vizag, he did that twice. Delhi won the toss and sent LSG into bat first, with returning Mitchell Marsh wreaking havoc up front. The all-rounder hammered his Australia teammate Starc to two massive sixes before shifting attention to others. Exhibition of pure belligerence. — Roomi (@___Roomi) March 24, 2025 Although his partner, Aiden Markram, departed inside the Powerplay, with Nicholas Pooran joining him, there was no stopping this pair. Also read | MS Dhoni on his relationship with Kohli - ‘We are friends but there’s still a line…’ Both went berserk, taking down the Delhi bowlers to all parts of the ground. While Marsh maintained his whacking spree, hitting a brilliant 72 off 36 balls, including six sixes and as many fours, Pooran put on the fifth gear the moment he came to the crease. Continuing his purple patch in his favourite format, Pooran smashed four sixes in a single over to Tristan Stubbs before Starc returned to break his middle and off stumps into half. Watch – The art 🎨 The artist 😎 Mitchell Starc gets one on target ⚡️ Nicholas Pooran goes back after a breathtaking 75(30) 🔥 Updates ▶ https://t.co/aHUCFODDQL#TATAIPL | #DCvLSG pic.twitter.com/SQcmxUD8La — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 24, 2025 Starc’s golden stroke broke LSG’s momentum, as they failed to make merry of their start, losing wickets in clusters during the fag end of the innings. However, during the end, Starc picked two wickets in his final over, removing the two spinners in three balls to pull DC back into the game. Though his steamy bouncer to Shahbaz Ahmed got the better of the batter, his Yorker to dismiss Ravi Bishnoi, breaking his stumps, made headlines. Watch – YORKED 🎯#MitchellStarc at his best as #DC pulled things back in the second half of the innings! 🔥 Watch LIVE action: https://t.co/mQP5SyTHlW#IPLonJioStar 👉 #DCvLSG | LIVE NOW on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi & JioHotstar! pic.twitter.com/uODhho7m8i — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) March 24, 2025 Meanwhile, LSG scored 209 for eight in 20 overs, with Pooran and Marsh returning with the most runs.

IPL 2025 - Starc breaks timber like no one; WATCH his double strike against LSG

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ms-dhoni" rel="dofollow">MS Dhoni</a> and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/virat-kohli" rel="dofollow">Virat Kohli</a> are two cult figures in Indian cricket. While one is the most successful Indian captain, winning three out of the four ICC trophies, the other is the country's most prolific ODI run-scorer, having hit 51 centuries and counting. The two have shared the dressing room for over a decade, playing alongside and against each other since 2008.
Although their on-field partnerships have helped India taste enormous success over the years, their bond goes beyond the cricket field; however, Dhoni admits there still lies a line in their friendship.
Meanwhile, even years after Dhoni&rsquo;s international retirement, he continues to make headlines in the cash-rich Indian Premier League. With Dhoni&rsquo;s CSK set to host Kohli&rsquo;s RCB in the 18th edition, the veteran IPL batter reflected on his friendship with Kohli, praising India&rsquo;s best batter in the past decade.
Talking highly of Virat, who amassed over 14,000 ODI runs and still looks strong thanks to redefined fitness levels, Dhoni said Kohli was also hungry for more since he emerged (on the international scene). Dhoni, who captained Kohli for over eight years, saw him grow into a master chaser and is not surprised by that. But what happens when both meet outside of the cricket field? Dhoni details.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-he-has-a-great-cricketing-mind-thinks-about-his-teammates-shubman-gill-receives-highest-praise-from-kane-williamson-8886403" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025: &lsquo;He has a great cricketing mind; thinks about his teammates,&rsquo; Shubman Gill receives highest praise</a>
&ldquo;Between me and Virat, right from the start, he was someone who wanted to contribute. He was never happy with a 40 or a 60; he wanted to score a 100 and be not out till the end.&nbsp;
&ldquo;So, that hunger was there right from the start. The way he improved his batting and his will to perform are what kept him going. He raised his fitness levels and was always there on the field.&nbsp;
&ldquo;So he was always like that. He would come and talk, 'What I could have done now? I could have done this", Dhoni said in his interview with JioHotstar.
<h2>No captaincy burden helps us spend more time together</h2>
For the longest time in this competition history, Dhoni and Kohli led their respective IPL teams; however, since both are now relieved of their captaincy duties, Dhoni said it gives them more time to meet and talk before the game.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-i-have-to-adapt-and-stay-relevant-says-dhoni-8884967" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025 | 'I have to adapt and stay relevant', says Dhoni</a>
&ldquo;We had a lot of conversations, and that opened us up. Again, I gave him an honest opinion. Things like 'You could have done this, delayed it by an over'. Or 'this was a risk that you had to take'. Just putting in the point and that's how the relationship grew.&nbsp;
&ldquo;It was more like a captain and a newcomer at that point in time, but once you keep interacting, you become friends. But I still feel we have that line in the middle &ndash; about the senior and a junior &ndash; although still friends. We have that companionship now that both of us are not captains. Which means that we can have more time between us before the toss,&rdquo; MS continued.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Although Dhoni-Kohli's on-field partnerships have helped India taste enormous success over the years, their bond goes beyond the cricket field.

MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli are two cult figures in Indian cricket. While one is the most successful Indian captain, winning three out of the four ICC trophies, the other is the country's most prolific ODI run-scorer, having hit 51 centuries and counting. The two have shared the dressing room for over a decade, playing alongside and against each other since 2008. Although their on-field partnerships have helped India taste enormous success over the years, their bond goes beyond the cricket field; however, Dhoni admits there still lies a line in their friendship. Meanwhile, even years after Dhoni’s international retirement, he continues to make headlines in the cash-rich Indian Premier League. With Dhoni’s CSK set to host Kohli’s RCB in the 18th edition, the veteran IPL batter reflected on his friendship with Kohli, praising India’s best batter in the past decade. Talking highly of Virat, who amassed over 14,000 ODI runs and still looks strong thanks to redefined fitness levels, Dhoni said Kohli was also hungry for more since he emerged (on the international scene). Dhoni, who captained Kohli for over eight years, saw him grow into a master chaser and is not surprised by that. But what happens when both meet outside of the cricket field? Dhoni details. Also read | IPL 2025: ‘He has a great cricketing mind; thinks about his teammates,’ Shubman Gill receives highest praise “Between me and Virat, right from the start, he was someone who wanted to contribute. He was never happy with a 40 or a 60; he wanted to score a 100 and be not out till the end. “So, that hunger was there right from the start. The way he improved his batting and his will to perform are what kept him going. He raised his fitness levels and was always there on the field. “So he was always like that. He would come and talk, 'What I could have done now? I could have done this", Dhoni said in his interview with JioHotstar. No captaincy burden helps us spend more time together For the longest time in this competition history, Dhoni and Kohli led their respective IPL teams; however, since both are now relieved of their captaincy duties, Dhoni said it gives them more time to meet and talk before the game. Also read | IPL 2025 | 'I have to adapt and stay relevant', says Dhoni “We had a lot of conversations, and that opened us up. Again, I gave him an honest opinion. Things like 'You could have done this, delayed it by an over'. Or 'this was a risk that you had to take'. Just putting in the point and that's how the relationship grew. “It was more like a captain and a newcomer at that point in time, but once you keep interacting, you become friends. But I still feel we have that line in the middle – about the senior and a junior – although still friends. We have that companionship now that both of us are not captains. Which means that we can have more time between us before the toss,” MS continued. (With inputs from agencies)

MS Dhoni on his relationship with Kohli - ‘We are friends but there’s still a line…’

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shubman-gill" rel="dofollow">Shubman Gill</a> recently won an <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy" rel="dofollow">ICC Champions Trophy</a> title with the Indian Team in Dubai while playing as Rohit Sharma&rsquo;s deputy. He is the number one batter in ODIs, has a double hundred to his name in the format and captains his IPL franchise, Gujarat Titans. At 26, he perhaps has achieved what most batters haven&rsquo;t in their entire careers, and his former GT teammate <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/kane-williamson" rel="dofollow">Kane Williamson</a> feels Gill&rsquo;s master cricketing brain is a testament to his greatness.
Gill is the most likely contender for India&rsquo;s captaincy once Rohit retires, and speaking of the same, Williamson did all but heaped praises on the batting star. As Gill prepares to lead GT in IPL 2025, with the side&rsquo;s tournament opener scheduled against Punjab Kings on Tuesday (Mar 25), he aims to bring the trophy home.
Williamson said there is plenty to like about Gill; he always puts his team ahead of his interest and knows what he wants as a batter and captain.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/that-was-aimed-at-mumbai-indians-bcci-selectors-michael-vaughan-on-ishan-kishan-hundred-celebration-against-rr-in-ipl-2025-8886050" rel="dofollow">&lsquo;Aimed at Mumbai Indians, BCCI selectors&hellip;,&rsquo; Vaughan on Kishan&rsquo;s celebration against RR</a>
Williamson, who led New Zealand to great heights as an all-format captain, knows what it takes to be a leader, adding Gill owns all the qualities required to be an impactful skipper.
"He's (Gill) a very well put together human.&nbsp;
"A great cricketing brain and cares about his teammates. He's very sure on how he wants to go about his business, which I think it's a really strong leadership quality and quite infectious, so there's no surprises really that he's touted for leadership for some of the Indian sides in the near future,&rdquo; Kane said in a chat with ESPNcricinfo.
What impressed him the most about Gill was his willingness to learn and get better at things. The veteran Kiwi batter said Gill is capable of scaling unbelievable heights, and how he adjusts his game format-wise, he is bound to achieve greatness in this game.&nbsp;
"He's got some really clear thoughts about how he wants to captain. And you know, that's important. You have some thoughts, and you do it with conviction, and you learn, and you try and get better - and he's got all of that. He's got that capability, and you see it in the way he plays, the way you can adjust from format to format, from Test cricket to T20 cricket. He's done it all at the highest level. So yeah, I think he's a special player and going to be a fine leader as well,&rdquo; Kane continued.&nbsp;
<h2>When he speaks, everyone listens</h2>
Kane added that Gill knows what he is talking about, and because he&rsquo;s clear in his thoughts, everyone listens when he speaks.
"He's clear, concise, and to the point, so when it was time to speak, he would stand up, and when he spoke, people listened. And that's a really strong quality to have - to know when to say something and when not to. There's messages within both those sort of situations,&rdquo; Williamson added.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: As Gill prepares to lead GT in IPL 2025, with the side’s tournament opener scheduled against Punjab Kings on Tuesday, he aims to bring the trophy home.

Shubman Gill recently won an ICC Champions Trophy title with the Indian Team in Dubai while playing as Rohit Sharma’s deputy. He is the number one batter in ODIs, has a double hundred to his name in the format and captains his IPL franchise, Gujarat Titans. At 26, he perhaps has achieved what most batters haven’t in their entire careers, and his former GT teammate Kane Williamson feels Gill’s master cricketing brain is a testament to his greatness. Gill is the most likely contender for India’s captaincy once Rohit retires, and speaking of the same, Williamson did all but heaped praises on the batting star. As Gill prepares to lead GT in IPL 2025, with the side’s tournament opener scheduled against Punjab Kings on Tuesday (Mar 25), he aims to bring the trophy home. Williamson said there is plenty to like about Gill; he always puts his team ahead of his interest and knows what he wants as a batter and captain. Also read | ‘Aimed at Mumbai Indians, BCCI selectors…,’ Vaughan on Kishan’s celebration against RR Williamson, who led New Zealand to great heights as an all-format captain, knows what it takes to be a leader, adding Gill owns all the qualities required to be an impactful skipper. "He's (Gill) a very well put together human. "A great cricketing brain and cares about his teammates. He's very sure on how he wants to go about his business, which I think it's a really strong leadership quality and quite infectious, so there's no surprises really that he's touted for leadership for some of the Indian sides in the near future,” Kane said in a chat with ESPNcricinfo. What impressed him the most about Gill was his willingness to learn and get better at things. The veteran Kiwi batter said Gill is capable of scaling unbelievable heights, and how he adjusts his game format-wise, he is bound to achieve greatness in this game. "He's got some really clear thoughts about how he wants to captain. And you know, that's important. You have some thoughts, and you do it with conviction, and you learn, and you try and get better - and he's got all of that. He's got that capability, and you see it in the way he plays, the way you can adjust from format to format, from Test cricket to T20 cricket. He's done it all at the highest level. So yeah, I think he's a special player and going to be a fine leader as well,” Kane continued. When he speaks, everyone listens Kane added that Gill knows what he is talking about, and because he’s clear in his thoughts, everyone listens when he speaks. "He's clear, concise, and to the point, so when it was time to speak, he would stand up, and when he spoke, people listened. And that's a really strong quality to have - to know when to say something and when not to. There's messages within both those sort of situations,” Williamson added. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: ‘He has a great cricketing mind; thinks about his teammates,’ Shubman Gill receives highest praise

A Bangladesh court ordered the seizure of cricketer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shakib-al-hasan" rel="dofollow">Shakib Al Hasan</a>'s assets in the latest legal headache for the sports star over his allegiance to the country's former leader.<o:p></o:p>
Shakib is a former lawmaker from the party of autocratic ex-leader Sheikh Hasina, who was overthrown in a student-led uprising last year and fled by helicopter to neighboring India.<o:p></o:p>
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ex-bangladesh-skipper-tamim-iqbal-rushed-to-hospital-after-suffering-chest-pain-during-local-game-8884528" rel="dofollow">Ex-Bangladesh skipper Tamim Iqbal undergoes emergency surgery after suffering chest pain during local game</a>
His links to Hasina made him a target of public anger and he was among dozens facing murder investigations for a deadly police crackdown on protesters during the uprising.<o:p></o:p>
He has not been charged over those allegations but is currently being prosecuted on fraud charges for allegedly bouncing cheques totaling more than $300,000. <o:p></o:p>
A magistrate in the capital Dhaka ordered the seizure on Monday after a warrant for Shakib's arrest was issued by the court in January. <o:p></o:p>
Shakib was playing in a domestic Twenty20 cricket competition in Canada when Hasina's government collapsed and has not returned to Bangladesh since.<o:p></o:p>
The left-arm all-rounder has played 71 Tests, 247 one-day internationals and 129 Twenty20s for Bangladesh, taking a combined 712 wickets.
Disclaimer:&nbsp;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 WION audience.

Cricket, Sports: Shakib is a former lawmaker from the party of autocratic ex-leader Sheikh Hasina, who was overthrown in a student-led uprising last year.

A Bangladesh court ordered the seizure of cricketer Shakib Al Hasan's assets in the latest legal headache for the sports star over his allegiance to the country's former leader. Shakib is a former lawmaker from the party of autocratic ex-leader Sheikh Hasina, who was overthrown in a student-led uprising last year and fled by helicopter to neighboring India. Also read | Ex-Bangladesh skipper Tamim Iqbal undergoes emergency surgery after suffering chest pain during local game His links to Hasina made him a target of public anger and he was among dozens facing murder investigations for a deadly police crackdown on protesters during the uprising. He has not been charged over those allegations but is currently being prosecuted on fraud charges for allegedly bouncing cheques totaling more than $300,000. A magistrate in the capital Dhaka ordered the seizure on Monday after a warrant for Shakib's arrest was issued by the court in January. Shakib was playing in a domestic Twenty20 cricket competition in Canada when Hasina's government collapsed and has not returned to Bangladesh since. The left-arm all-rounder has played 71 Tests, 247 one-day internationals and 129 Twenty20s for Bangladesh, taking a combined 712 wickets. 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 WION audience.

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Mumbai Indians (MI) and their first game of the season have a bitter-sweet relationship. It continued in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 too as they lost their season opener against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Sunday (Mar 23). This was the 14th time in 18 seasons that MI lost their opening game.
The first it happened was in inaugural season back in 2008 and Mumbai finished fifth on the table with seven wins and same number of losses from 14 games. This seemed like one a one off thing as Mumbai didn't lose their first game for the next four years and made playoffs in three of those years.
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Then came 2013 - where the bittersweet relationship really started. Mumbai lost the first game but then went on to win next five before losing another one. They played 16 regular season games in 2013 and won 11 of them. What more, they won their their first title as well.
Since the 2013 season, MI have never won their first game of the season - a streak which continued in 2025 as well. In 12 seasons before the current one, MI may have lost their opening game but they made the playoffs seven times and won five titles - the joint most in the IPL history along with Chennai Super Kings.
During these seasons, MI have mostly played under Rohit Sharma - one of the most successful IPL captains - winning five titles as skipper and six in total while taking 2009 title with erstwhile Deccan Chargers into account.
Mumbai are currently led by Hardik Pandya - who took over the reins from Sharma in last season. The all-rounder has been an integral part of Mumbai Indians over the years barring his two-year stint at Gujarat Titans during which he led them to one title.
Pandya, however, didn't play the first game this season against CSK in IPL 2025 due to a ban from the last season for slow over-rate but shall be available for the next one.

Since the 2013 season, Mumbai Indians have never won their first game of the season - a streak which continued in 2025 as well as they lost against CSK. Cricket Sports

Mumbai Indians (MI) and their first game of the season have a bitter-sweet relationship. It continued in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 too as they lost their season opener against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Sunday (Mar 23). This was the 14th time in 18 seasons that MI lost their opening game. The first it happened was in inaugural season back in 2008 and Mumbai finished fifth on the table with seven wins and same number of losses from 14 games. This seemed like one a one off thing as Mumbai didn't lose their first game for the next four years and made playoffs in three of those years. Also Read: ‘That was aimed at Mumbai Indians, BCCI selectors…,’ Vaughan on Kishan’s celebration against RR Then came 2013 - where the bittersweet relationship really started. Mumbai lost the first game but then went on to win next five before losing another one. They played 16 regular season games in 2013 and won 11 of them. What more, they won their their first title as well. Since the 2013 season, MI have never won their first game of the season - a streak which continued in 2025 as well. In 12 seasons before the current one, MI may have lost their opening game but they made the playoffs seven times and won five titles - the joint most in the IPL history along with Chennai Super Kings. During these seasons, MI have mostly played under Rohit Sharma - one of the most successful IPL captains - winning five titles as skipper and six in total while taking 2009 title with erstwhile Deccan Chargers into account. Mumbai are currently led by Hardik Pandya - who took over the reins from Sharma in last season. The all-rounder has been an integral part of Mumbai Indians over the years barring his two-year stint at Gujarat Titans during which he led them to one title. Pandya, however, didn't play the first game this season against CSK in IPL 2025 due to a ban from the last season for slow over-rate but shall be available for the next one.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ishan-kishan" rel="dofollow">Ishan Kishan</a> hit his maiden IPL hundred on Sunday during SRH vs RR tie.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sunrisers-hyderabad-srh" rel="dofollow">SunRisers Hyderabad&rsquo;s (SRH)</a> latest recruit scored an unbeaten 106 against Rajasthan Royals in only the second game this season, as the hosts posted the second-highest team total (286/4) in the competition history. However, what made headlines was his animated celebration after completing his hundred, with former England captain Michael Vaughan trying to read between the lines.
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Kishan hit a four off Sandeep Sharma in the penultimate over to complete his first IPL hundred on his SRH debut, celebrating it by jumping in joy and punching in the air. Although it looked a bit more aggressive on air, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-ishan-kishan-enjoys-freedom-at-srh-after-rr-mauling-credits-captain-cummins-and-management-for-trust-8883229" rel="dofollow">Ishan crediting SRH management and team captain Pat Cummins</a> for allowing him to play freely afterwards did answer plenty of questions.
<h3>Watch -</h3>
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𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL</a> 𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙮 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 🧡 A special first for Ishan Kishan as he brought up his 💯 off just 45 balls 🔥 Updates ▶️ <a href="https://t.co/ltVZAvInEG">https://t.co/ltVZAvInEG</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SRHvRR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SRHvRR</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/SunRisers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SunRisers</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/ishankishan51?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ishankishan51</a> <a href="https://t.co/8n92H58XbK">pic.twitter.com/8n92H58XbK</a>
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Before joining SRH, Kishan played for Mumbai Indians for seven seasons, winning the IPL title twice. However, MI's call to not retain him for the impending season seemed to have hurt the India gloveman, with Vaughan saying his celebration was aimed at the MI camp, which didn't trust a match-winner in him. Their decision, however, came after the BCCI removed Kishan from the central contract list for disobeying their orders to feature in the Ranji Trophy early last year.
With too much happening with him in the background, Kishan's only shot at redemption was scoring runs and trying to return to the scheme of things, which he did. With his aim remaining to be back in the Indian Team, for which he found success at the top two years ago, scoring his maiden ODI double hundred (against Bangladesh), Ishan&rsquo;s first IPL ton was the first step towards it.
Meanwhile, Vaughan commented on the same during his match analysis for the SRH-RR IPL 2025 game on Cricbuzz, saying, &ldquo;Kishan&rsquo;s celebration for three figures today, that was a celebration maybe (aimed) for Mumbai, maybe to the chairman of selectors, maybe to Rohit Sharma, maybe to the whole of India, maybe to the whole of the world, just to say, &lsquo;Look I&rsquo;m a decent player&rsquo;.&rdquo;
<h2>Record day in Hyderabad</h2>
Several records were broken in Hyderabad on Sunday evening, with Ishan pocketing a few.
While SRH came close to breaching the highest team total in IPL history, which they only set the last season (287/3 vs RCB), their 286/4 saw him register four of the five highest team totals in IPL. For Kishan, he became the first Indian player to hit a hundred for his franchise, further becoming the first to do it on SRH debut.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, SRH beat RR by 44 runs to open their account in IPL 2025.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: On Sunday in IPL 2025, Ishan Kishan became the first Indian player to hit a hundred for his franchise, further becoming the first to do it on SRH debut.

Ishan Kishan hit his maiden IPL hundred on Sunday during SRH vs RR tie. SunRisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) latest recruit scored an unbeaten 106 against Rajasthan Royals in only the second game this season, as the hosts posted the second-highest team total (286/4) in the competition history. However, what made headlines was his animated celebration after completing his hundred, with former England captain Michael Vaughan trying to read between the lines. Also read | IPL 2025: MS Dhoni picks on Deepak Chahar after ex-CSK seamer pocks him – Watch Kishan hit a four off Sandeep Sharma in the penultimate over to complete his first IPL hundred on his SRH debut, celebrating it by jumping in joy and punching in the air. Although it looked a bit more aggressive on air, Ishan crediting SRH management and team captain Pat Cummins for allowing him to play freely afterwards did answer plenty of questions. Watch - 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣 #TATAIPL 𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙮 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 🧡 A special first for Ishan Kishan as he brought up his 💯 off just 45 balls 🔥 Updates ▶️ https://t.co/ltVZAvInEG#SRHvRR | @SunRisers | @ishankishan51 pic.twitter.com/8n92H58XbK — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 23, 2025 Before joining SRH, Kishan played for Mumbai Indians for seven seasons, winning the IPL title twice. However, MI's call to not retain him for the impending season seemed to have hurt the India gloveman, with Vaughan saying his celebration was aimed at the MI camp, which didn't trust a match-winner in him. Their decision, however, came after the BCCI removed Kishan from the central contract list for disobeying their orders to feature in the Ranji Trophy early last year. With too much happening with him in the background, Kishan's only shot at redemption was scoring runs and trying to return to the scheme of things, which he did. With his aim remaining to be back in the Indian Team, for which he found success at the top two years ago, scoring his maiden ODI double hundred (against Bangladesh), Ishan’s first IPL ton was the first step towards it. Meanwhile, Vaughan commented on the same during his match analysis for the SRH-RR IPL 2025 game on Cricbuzz, saying, “Kishan’s celebration for three figures today, that was a celebration maybe (aimed) for Mumbai, maybe to the chairman of selectors, maybe to Rohit Sharma, maybe to the whole of India, maybe to the whole of the world, just to say, ‘Look I’m a decent player’.” Record day in Hyderabad Several records were broken in Hyderabad on Sunday evening, with Ishan pocketing a few. While SRH came close to breaching the highest team total in IPL history, which they only set the last season (287/3 vs RCB), their 286/4 saw him register four of the five highest team totals in IPL. For Kishan, he became the first Indian player to hit a hundred for his franchise, further becoming the first to do it on SRH debut. Meanwhile, SRH beat RR by 44 runs to open their account in IPL 2025. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Aimed at Mumbai Indians, BCCI selectors…,’ Vaughan on Kishan’s celebration against RR

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ms-dhoni" rel="dofollow">MS Dhoni</a> and Deepak Chahar shared a few light moments during Sunday&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/csk-vs-mi-chennai-super-kings-open-ipl-2025-campaign-with-comfortable-win-over-mumbai-indians-8883408" rel="dofollow">CSK vs MI clash</a> in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a> in Chennai. After CSK let go of the new-ball seamer ahead of the mega auction late last year, rivals Mumbai Indians bagged his services for $1.08m (INR 9.25 crore), unleashing him against his former IPL team for whom he featured for seven years. On his return to the Chepauk, Deepak scored crucial runs and picked one wicket.
Chennai won the toss and sent the touring MI side into bat first. Removing MI&rsquo;s top three inside the Powerplay, including their former captain Rohit Sharma, CSK had MI's back against the wall. The stand-in captain, Suryakumar Yadav and batter, Tilak Varma, saved their sinking ship, but regular wickets in the middle order meant MI feared getting all out inside the 20 overs. Who comes to their rescue? Deepak Chahar.&nbsp;
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The handy lower-order batter smashed a few boundaries, including hitting one on the last ball, to see his team score 155 for nine. His pumped-up celebration after that showed what it meant to him.
In the second innings, Deepak removed CSK&rsquo;s Impact Sub Rahul Tripathi (caught behind) but failed to pick up more wickets. However, in the penultimate over, after Ravindra Jadeja got run out and MS Dhoni came out to bat, he stood close to Dhoni near the batting crease, continuing to clap and poke him.&nbsp;
Dhoni being Dhoni, he kept calm before the game got over on the first ball of the final over but picked on Chahar after the match when both teams shook hands. As he stood his ground, waiting for Chahar to cross him, Dhoni playfully hit Chahar on his backside with his side, displaying his bond with the former CSK seamer.
<h2>Watch Video &ndash;</h2>
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Deepak Chahar encouraging Jadeja and MS Dhoni. 🤣<a href="https://t.co/DNCHSaF74s">pic.twitter.com/DNCHSaF74s</a>
&mdash; Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) <a href="https://twitter.com/mufaddal_vohra/status/1904024992020607262?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 24, 2025</a></blockquote>
Meanwhile, Chennai is among the three teams, including Royal Challengers Bengaluru and SunRisers Hyderabad, to have opened their accounts in IPL 2025.&nbsp;
On Monday, Delhi Capitals will host Lucknow Super Giants in game four of this season in Vizag.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: After CSK let go of the new-ball seamer ahead of the mega auction late last year, rivals Mumbai Indians bagged his services for $1.08m (INR 9.25 crore).

MS Dhoni and Deepak Chahar shared a few light moments during Sunday’s CSK vs MI clash in IPL 2025 in Chennai. After CSK let go of the new-ball seamer ahead of the mega auction late last year, rivals Mumbai Indians bagged his services for $1.08m (INR 9.25 crore), unleashing him against his former IPL team for whom he featured for seven years. On his return to the Chepauk, Deepak scored crucial runs and picked one wicket. Chennai won the toss and sent the touring MI side into bat first. Removing MI’s top three inside the Powerplay, including their former captain Rohit Sharma, CSK had MI's back against the wall. The stand-in captain, Suryakumar Yadav and batter, Tilak Varma, saved their sinking ship, but regular wickets in the middle order meant MI feared getting all out inside the 20 overs. Who comes to their rescue? Deepak Chahar. Also read | IPL 2025: Fresh injury to Mayank Yadav delays his LSG comeback The handy lower-order batter smashed a few boundaries, including hitting one on the last ball, to see his team score 155 for nine. His pumped-up celebration after that showed what it meant to him. In the second innings, Deepak removed CSK’s Impact Sub Rahul Tripathi (caught behind) but failed to pick up more wickets. However, in the penultimate over, after Ravindra Jadeja got run out and MS Dhoni came out to bat, he stood close to Dhoni near the batting crease, continuing to clap and poke him. Dhoni being Dhoni, he kept calm before the game got over on the first ball of the final over but picked on Chahar after the match when both teams shook hands. As he stood his ground, waiting for Chahar to cross him, Dhoni playfully hit Chahar on his backside with his side, displaying his bond with the former CSK seamer. Watch Video – Deepak Chahar encouraging Jadeja and MS Dhoni. 🤣pic.twitter.com/DNCHSaF74s — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 24, 2025 Meanwhile, Chennai is among the three teams, including Royal Challengers Bengaluru and SunRisers Hyderabad, to have opened their accounts in IPL 2025. On Monday, Delhi Capitals will host Lucknow Super Giants in game four of this season in Vizag. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: MS Dhoni picks on Deepak Chahar after ex-CSK seamer pocks him – Watch

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) opening batter Rachin Ravindra, who played a key role in his team's win on Sunday (Mar 23) against Mumbai Indians (MI), said it is difficult to ignore the crowd at Chepauk. The Kiwi star was retained by using right-to-match card at the auction last year and paid back the faith shown in him instantly.
"It's difficult to soak it in when you're in the moment, because you're simply focused on winning the game for the team," Ravindra said of the atmosphere after guiding his team to four-wicket win.
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"It's hard to ignore, though. You hear Dhoni come out with the whistles and the noise. It's cool to share the crease with him for the first time. He's a legend of the game, and people love him here. So it's special.
"All the crowd would have been hoping that I gave him [the strike] and he finished it. But it's just about getting the job done. He has finished so many games to CSK, and I'm sure there's plenty more to come," he added.
Ravindra scored 65 not out of 45 balls as CSK chased down a 156-run target in the last over. The Kiwi first added 67 runs for the second wicket with skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (53) after the early fall of Rahul Tripathi as first wicket.
As wickets continued to tumble on the other end, Ravindra stood tall and found a partner in Ravindra Jadeja and added crucial 36 runs for the sixth wicket.
The lefty was still there when Dhoni came out to bat to a deafening noise. Ravindra, befittingly, hit the winning runs for CSK - a six off his New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner.
"The pitch was definitely holding a fraction, wasn't turning a mile but their lengths made it difficult of runs," acknowledged Ravindra after the match.

The lefty was still there when Dhoni came out to bat to a deafening noise. Ravindra, befittingly, hit the winning runs for CSK - a six off his New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner. Sports Cricket

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) opening batter Rachin Ravindra, who played a key role in his team's win on Sunday (Mar 23) against Mumbai Indians (MI), said it is difficult to ignore the crowd at Chepauk. The Kiwi star was retained by using right-to-match card at the auction last year and paid back the faith shown in him instantly. "It's difficult to soak it in when you're in the moment, because you're simply focused on winning the game for the team," Ravindra said of the atmosphere after guiding his team to four-wicket win. Also Read: IPL 2025: Ishan Kishan was too hot for Rajasthan after buying into SRH's brute-force ideology "It's hard to ignore, though. You hear Dhoni come out with the whistles and the noise. It's cool to share the crease with him for the first time. He's a legend of the game, and people love him here. So it's special. "All the crowd would have been hoping that I gave him [the strike] and he finished it. But it's just about getting the job done. He has finished so many games to CSK, and I'm sure there's plenty more to come," he added. Ravindra scored 65 not out of 45 balls as CSK chased down a 156-run target in the last over. The Kiwi first added 67 runs for the second wicket with skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (53) after the early fall of Rahul Tripathi as first wicket. As wickets continued to tumble on the other end, Ravindra stood tall and found a partner in Ravindra Jadeja and added crucial 36 runs for the sixth wicket. The lefty was still there when Dhoni came out to bat to a deafening noise. Ravindra, befittingly, hit the winning runs for CSK - a six off his New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner. "The pitch was definitely holding a fraction, wasn't turning a mile but their lengths made it difficult of runs," acknowledged Ravindra after the match.

IPL 2025: 'It's hard to ignore...,' CSK batter Ravindra admits being overwhelmed by Chepauk atmosphere

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/board-of-control-for-cricket-in-india">Board of Control for Cricket in India</a> (BCCI) has announced the annual central contracts for the Senior Women&rsquo;s team for the 2024-25 season. The contracts categorise players into three grades&mdash;A, B, and C&mdash;based on their performances and contributions to the national team.
The top-tier Grade A category includes three of India&rsquo;s most prominent players.&nbsp;Harmanpreet Kaur (captain),&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/smriti-mandhana">Smriti Mandhana</a> (vice-captain) and&nbsp;Deepti Sharma.&nbsp;These players have been instrumental in India's success in recent years. Harmanpreet and Smriti continue to lead the batting unit, while Deepti remains a key all-rounder. Their retention in Grade A underscores their consistent performances and leadership roles in the team.
The Grade B list features some of India&rsquo;s brightest talents who have been regulars in the squad.&nbsp;Jemimah Rodrigues,&nbsp;Richa Ghosh and Shafali Verma.
Shafali, known for her explosive batting, retains her contract, while wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh continues to impress with her finishing abilities. Jemimah Rodrigues, a vital middle-order batter, also remains in this category, reflecting her crucial role in India's batting lineup.
Meanwhile, Grade C category includes emerging players, some of whom have been rewarded with their first-ever central contracts. These include new entrants like <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shreyanka-patil" rel="dofollow">Shreyanka Patil</a> and Arundhati Reddy.
Both Shreyanka and Arundhati&rsquo;s inclusion highlights their growing stature in Indian cricket. Their performances in domestic tournaments and international matches have earned them a place in the contracted players' list.
<h2>Harleen dropped</h2>
One of the most notable exclusions from the 2024-25 contract list is all-rounder <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/harleen-deol">Harleen Deol</a>. Despite being a part of India&rsquo;s squad in recent years, she has not been awarded a contract this time. Her exclusion suggests that the selectors are looking at new talent for the upcoming international season.
The revised contract list indicates the BCCI&rsquo;s focus on maintaining a balance between experienced players and emerging talent. With the next ICC events on the horizon, the board is keen on backing young prospects while ensuring stability in the squad with established names.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: The Indian women's team will next be in action in the tri-series against Sri Lanka and South Africa in the final week of April

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the annual central contracts for the Senior Women’s team for the 2024-25 season. The contracts categorise players into three grades—A, B, and C—based on their performances and contributions to the national team. The top-tier Grade A category includes three of India’s most prominent players. Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana (vice-captain) and Deepti Sharma. These players have been instrumental in India's success in recent years. Harmanpreet and Smriti continue to lead the batting unit, while Deepti remains a key all-rounder. Their retention in Grade A underscores their consistent performances and leadership roles in the team. The Grade B list features some of India’s brightest talents who have been regulars in the squad. Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh and Shafali Verma. Shafali, known for her explosive batting, retains her contract, while wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh continues to impress with her finishing abilities. Jemimah Rodrigues, a vital middle-order batter, also remains in this category, reflecting her crucial role in India's batting lineup. Meanwhile, Grade C category includes emerging players, some of whom have been rewarded with their first-ever central contracts. These include new entrants like Shreyanka Patil and Arundhati Reddy. Both Shreyanka and Arundhati’s inclusion highlights their growing stature in Indian cricket. Their performances in domestic tournaments and international matches have earned them a place in the contracted players' list. Harleen dropped One of the most notable exclusions from the 2024-25 contract list is all-rounder Harleen Deol. Despite being a part of India’s squad in recent years, she has not been awarded a contract this time. Her exclusion suggests that the selectors are looking at new talent for the upcoming international season. The revised contract list indicates the BCCI’s focus on maintaining a balance between experienced players and emerging talent. With the next ICC events on the horizon, the board is keen on backing young prospects while ensuring stability in the squad with established names. (With inputs from agencies)

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