In a surprising move, the Rajasthan Royals have announced that Riyan Parag will lead the team in their first three IPL matches of the upcoming season. This decision was made due to regular skipper Sanju Samson's injury, with Parag being chosen for his strong captaincy skills. While Samson will still play as a batter, this change in leadership highlights Rajasthan's confidence in Parag's abilities and their commitment to a successful start to the tournament.
Shannon Sharpe has taken aim at Luka Doncic's on-court complaining, claiming that it is hurting the Los Angeles Lakers. Sharpe argues that while Doncic is busy begging for calls, the game continues, leaving the Lakers vulnerable on defense. He wants Doncic to follow in the footsteps of teammate LeBron James and cut out the constant pleas to referees. Doncic has recognized this flaw himself and hopes to work on it in the future.
Lucknow Super Giants, led by Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh, put up an impressive batting and bowling performance to defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad by five wickets in their first win of the 2025 IPL. Despite facing a strong SRH team, LSG's confident captain Rishabh Pant put them to bat first and his bowlers restricted them to a below-par score. Pooran and Marsh's explosive fifties helped LSG chase down the target with ease, making a statement win for the team.
In a thrilling IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants, young pacer Prince Yadav stole the show with his incredible bowling skills. The Delhi-born player made his mark in domestic cricket before receiving a call-up from Delhi's white ball squad. In the IPL mega auction, he was signed by LSG for INR 30 lakhs, and in his debut match, he took the biggest wicket of the season - Travis Head. Don't miss out on this rising star's journey to stardom.
Nicholas Pooran leads the charge with a blistering 70 off just 26 balls, hitting six fours and six sixes to power LSG to victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad. With impressive support from Mitchell Marsh, LSG proves to be a force to be reckoned with in this season's IPL.
Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull took a dig at the curator of Eden Gardens, Sujan Mukherjee, for not considering the demands of the home team for a spin-friendly pitch ahead of Kolkata Knight Riders' match against Rajasthan Royals. Legendary commentator Harsha Bhogle also supported Doull's statement, emphasizing that home advantage is crucial in a tournament like IPL. With tensions rising between the franchise and the curator, it remains to be seen what kind of pitch is laid out for the match.
After a defeat in their opening game at home, the Kolkata Knight Riders bounced back with a dominant eight-wicket win over the Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. Led by Quinton de Kock's unbeaten 97 and strong performances from spinners Moeen Ali and Varun Chakravarthy, KKR capitalized on more favorable conditions away from their home ground at Eden Gardens. However, recent comments from the Eden Gardens pitch curator rejecting the home team's requests have sparked controversy and former cricketers Harsha Bhogle and Simon Doull have spoken out against the lack of home advantage for KKR. Stay updated with the latest IPL 2025 news, including points table, teams, schedule, and live score updates.
In a shocking move, Red Bull announced that Yuki Tsunoda will take over Liam Lawson's seat for the 2025 Formula 1 season, starting at the Japanese Grand Prix. Lawson, who struggled to adapt to the challenging RB21 car, will be demoted to Red Bull's sister team, Racing Bulls. Tsunoda, with the support of engine partner Honda, will make his debut for Red Bull on home soil, hoping to achieve better results than Lawson. F1 legend Damon Hill and Red Bull team principal Christian Horner have already shared their thoughts on this drastic driver change.
Red Bull has officially announced that Yuki Tsunoda will take over from Liam Lawson and drive alongside Max Verstappen starting at the Japanese Grand Prix. This decision comes after Lawson's dismal performance in the first two races of the F1 season. Tsunoda, who has already shown strong pace, will be aiming to help Red Bull claim both the World Drivers' and Constructors' titles.
The Indian contingent has proved their mettle in the global sporting arena by bringing home 7 medals, including a historic first Gold in the Men's Regu category at the Sepak Takraw World Cup held in Patna. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya have lauded the team's remarkable achievement, with the former expressing pride and promising a bright future for India in the sport. This record-breaking performance is sure to inspire aspiring athletes across the nation and cement India's position as a force to be reckoned with in the international sporting scene.
After an impressive 4-1 win against Brazil in a crucial World Cup qualifier, Argentina players were seen singing a savage chant directed towards Barcelona star Raphinha. The World Cup holders dominated the game with goals from Julien Alvarez, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernandez and Giuliano Simeone. Prior to the game, Raphinha had goaded the Argentina players, claiming Brazil would beat them both on and off the pitch. However, after the final whistle, the Argentina players fired back at Raphinha with a taunting chant.