In the highly competitive 2025 season of the Women's Premier League (WPL), kiwi all-rounder Amelia Kerr emerged as the dominant bowler, securing the coveted Purple Cap with her impressive performance. Kerr bagged 18 wickets in just 10 matches, with a remarkable economy rate of 7.75. Her season's best bowling figures of 5/38 against UP Warriorz was a testament to her exceptional skills as a bowler.
The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have managed to secure the addition of all-rounder Shardul Thakur to their squad for the upcoming IPL 2025 season. The team has been facing a major injury crisis, with key pace bowlers out of action. Thakur, who went unsold in the 2025 mega auction but has been in excellent form for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy, is expected to be a valuable addition to the squad. However, with other senior bowlers still recovering from injuries, the LSG will have to rely on Thakur and Shamar Joseph to lead their pace attack. Stay updated on all the latest IPL news and updates with real-time scores, match schedules, and more.
The Mumbai Indians' women's team, led by Natalie Sciver-Brunt's dominant performance with the bat, secured a historic victory in the Women's Premier League 2025. Sciver-Brunt set a new record for the most runs in a WPL season, finishing with 523 runs in 10 games with a strike-rate of 152.47. Despite the stellar performances from Ellyse Perry and Hayley Matthews, their respective teams - Royal Challengers Bengaluru and West Indies - were unable to make it to the playoffs. Shafali Verma, the explosive opening batter for Delhi Capitals, showed improvement in her game and finished as the highest run-scorer for her team. On the other hand, the Gujarat Giants' dismal campaign was reflected by their skipper Ashleigh Gardner finishing as the side's highest run-scorer with only 243 runs.
Rasmus Hojlund scored the winning goal for Denmark against Portugal in the Nations League and then mimicked Cristiano Ronaldo's iconic celebration. Hojlund, a Manchester United striker, came off the bench to net the winner in his side's 1-0 victory. He later reflected on the special moment, saying "it couldn't have been written much better." Meanwhile, Portugal captain Bruno Fernandes admitted his side lacked aggression and needed to be smarter on the field.
In January 2025, Yuvraj Singh made history by scoring the most hundreds in India vs England ODIs. The former Indian all-rounder has four centuries to his name in 37 matches, surpassing Joe Root and Virat Kohli who hold the second and third positions respectively. The top 10 also includes former English players Robin Smith, Marcus Trescothick, and Ian Bell, along with current Indian captain Rohit Sharma and batting legend Sachin Tendulkar.
Star leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and his wife Dhanashree Verma have been granted divorce by the Mumbai family court. The couple, who got married in 2020, have been living separately since 2022 and finally filed for divorce in February 2025. Chahal, who was busy with IPL 2025, was exempted from the six-month cooling-off period and had to pay INR 4.75 crore as alimony to Verma. Meanwhile, he is all set to lead Punjab Kings in the upcoming IPL season, starting on March 25.
Denmark scored a crucial 78th-minute goal from substitute Rasmus Hojlund to secure a 1-0 win against Portugal in the first leg of their Nations League quarter-final. Manchester United forward Hojlund made up for his earlier miss with a calm finish from a cross by Andreas Skov Olsen. The Danes dominated the game, with Christian Eriksen also having a penalty saved by Diogo Costa. The victory puts Denmark in good stead for the second leg in Lisbon.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has announced two major changes in the game to favor the bowlers - lifting the ban on using saliva on the ball and allowing two balls per innings in night matches to counter the dew factor. The decision comes after several complaints from captains and players, including MS Dhoni, about the difficult conditions for spinners due to dew. This move is expected to bring back the balance between bat and ball and could change the dynamics of the game.
Yuzvendra Chahal, a well-known Indian cricketer, was seen at the Bandra Family Court dressed in a bold t-shirt that read "be your own sugar daddy" for his divorce proceedings. This news sparked a lot of curiosity among fans and media, with many wondering about the reason behind Chahal's choice of attire. The timing of his court appearance also coincided with the announcement of Union Budget 2025 and Delhi Assembly Elections 2025, adding to the buzz around his personal life.
Former Australia captain Michael Clarke shared his predictions for the upcoming 2025 IPL season on a podcast, naming SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) as the potential winners under the leadership of Pat Cummins. Clarke also believes that Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) will continue to struggle in their quest for a maiden title. He also backed Travis Head and Kuldeep Yadav for the Orange and Purple Caps, respectively, while discussing the potential playoffs teams. The new-look SRH, with the addition of Mohammad Shami and Ishan Kishan, will begin their campaign against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on March 23.