NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants’ young spinner Digvesh Rathi has found himself in the spotlight this IPL season — not just for his performances, but for his controversial “notebook” celebration, which has landed him in disciplinary trouble for the second time in just a few days. Rathi first drew attention during LSG’s match against Punjab…
Khushdil Shah incident after PAK vs NZ 3rd ODI (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: Tensions boiled over after Pakistan’s crushing 3-0 ODI series loss to New Zealand, as all-rounder Khushdil Shah was involved in a heated exchange with two Afghan spectators at Bay Oval on Saturday. The confrontation unfolded shortly after the match concluded, adding…
NEW DELHI: Is MS Dhoni set to retire? Could today’s clash against Delhi Capitals be the final chapter of his illustrious IPL career? Speculation went into overdrive after a commentator mentioned that Dhoni’s parents and wife were present at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.With the match taking place at CSK’s home ground and Dhoni’s…
Bizarre floodlight failure halts Pakistan vs New Zealand 3rd ODI (screengrabs) NEW DELHI: The final ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand on Saturday took an unexpected twist during the 39th over of Pakistan’s innings when the floodlights at Bay Oval suddenly went out mid-delivery, leaving the players, umpires, and fans stunned. As Jacob Duffy steamed…
MS Dhoni and Ruturaj Gaikwad (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: The fans were all set—thunderous roars, cheers, claps, and deafening hoots echoed across the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. They had gathered in anticipation of seeing their beloved ‘Thala’, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, walk out for the toss on Saturday. But the excitement quickly turned to…
NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene has confirmed that Rohit Sharma missed the IPL 2025 match against Lucknow Super Giants after sustaining a knee injury during practice, leaving fans and the team sweating over the star opener’s fitness.“Rohit got a hit on his knee just in the IT band and he tried to…
Mohammad Rizwan (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: After a humbling 3-0 ODI series defeat to New Zealand, Pakistan’s white-ball skipper Mohammad Rizwan reflected on the loss with a clear message: the past is behind us — now it’s time to look ahead to the Pakistan Super League (PSL). “After Champions Trophy and this series, we’ll leave…
MUMBAI: A major talking point during Mumbai Indians‘ 12-run defeat to the Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Friday night in IPL-2025 was the fact that MI retired out their India batter Tilak Varma in the closing stages of the match. In a decision which has triggered a debate and even…
Imam-ul-Haq is stretchered off after being hit on the jaw. (Pic credit: X) NEW DELHI: A frightening on-field incident overshadowed Pakistan’s third and final ODI against New Zealand on Saturday, as opener Imam-ul-Haq was stretchered off after being struck on the jaw by a powerful throw while completing a single at Bay Oval.The left-handed batter,…
Ben Sears of New Zealand celebrates the wicket of Mohammad Wasim of Pakiston. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images) Ben Sears led New Zealand to a commanding 43-run victory in the third one-day international on Saturday, completing a 3-0 series sweep against Pakistan.Chasing New Zealand’s total of 264/8 in a 42-over match at Mount Maunganui, Pakistan…