RCB’s 18-year wait ends: Ricky Ponting reflects on Virat Kohli’s emotional breakdown; says ‘that’s what it means to win IPL’ | Cricket News

Virat Kohli (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli’s emotional breakdown after finally clinching an IPL title spoke volumes, and Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting believes it underlines just how much the tournament means to players, especially those who’ve chased the dream for nearly two decades.Kohli dropped to his knees in tears as Royal…

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India tour of England: Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir speaks on Shreyas Iyer omission, says ‘anyone can be called if … ‘ | Cricket News

Shreyas Iyer of India (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India’s red-ball setup has officially entered a new era. Shubman Gill will lead the team in the upcoming five-Test series in England, with Rishabh Pant named as vice-captain. The squad selection signals a strong shift towards youth and performance-based picks. Karun Nair’s return after…

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India vs England: Ben Stokes handed massive Jofra Archer injury boost ahead of Test series; England’s selector shares update | Cricket News

Jofra Archer of England bowls (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images for ECB) NEW DELHI: England’s chief selector Luke Wright announced on Thursday that fast bowler Jofra Archer might return in the second Test against India, following a four-year absence from the longer format.The five-match series’ second Test is set to begin from July 2 at…

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IND vs ENG: Will Jasprit Bumrah play all five Tests? Gautam Gambhir drops major hint ahead of England tour | Cricket News

Gautam Gambhir (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: How many matches will Jasprit Bumrah play in the India vs England Test series? Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Thursday provided a key update on Bumrah’s availability ahead of the much-anticipated five-match Test series in England, which begins on June 20 at Headingley in Leeds.“We haven’t taken…

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RCB win IPL: Virender Sehwag reacts on Virat Kohli ending title drought; says ‘Sachin Tendulkar’s wait was longer’ | Cricket News

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli reacts after their win in the Indian Premier League final cricket match against Punjab Kings at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) Former India opener Virender Sehwag has made an interesting comparison between Virat Kohli’s wait for winning the first IPL trophy and…

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Gautam Gambhir Press Conference Live Updates: Team India’s new Test captain Shubman Gill, coach Gautam Gambhir to address media today

India’s batting mainstays Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, along with ace spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, have retired from Test cricket, while star pacer Mohammed Shami will miss the crucial five-match series in England due to fitness issues. All eyes are now on the Shubman Gill-led Indian side, widely regarded as one of the most inexperienced teams…

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‘Lives are more important’: World Cup-winning captain on RCB’s IPL win celebrations, Bengaluru stampede | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Legendary cricketer Kapil Dev on Thursday expressed his anguish over the death of 11 fans during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL victory celebrations, saying “lives are more important than celebration” and urging everyone to take proper precautions in the future.On Wednesday, nearly two and a half lakh people gathered near the M Chinnaswamy Stadium…

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India tour of England: 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi reveals plan for IPL 2026, says ‘next year, I will work on … ‘ | Cricket News

Vaibhav Suryavanshi (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: At just 14 years old, batting prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi has made a significant impact in his inaugural season and aims to enhance his performance for Rajasthan Royals in the upcoming Indian Premier League.Suryavanshi achieved a remarkable milestone by scoring the fastest century by an Indian, reaching 101 runs from…

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‘RCB should be sued’: India World Cup winner lambasts IPL franchise; Bengaluru stampede sparks criticism | Cricket News

IPL 2025 winning Royal Challengers Bengaluru team’s player Virat Kohli and others during a felicitation ceremony at the Chinnaswamy Stadium (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Madan Lal has issued a stern rebuke regarding the inadequate planning and crowd control during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) IPL celebrations at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, where 11 supporters lost…

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