Shreyas Iyer returns to the BCCI's central contract list after a year of absence due to a fallout with the selection committee. Along with him, newcomers Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Abhishek Sharma make their debut on the list. These changes come after Team India's successful run at the 2025 Champions Trophy, where Iyer emerged as the top scorer. Other notable names include Ishan Kishan who gets a Grade C contract, and MS Dhoni hinting at bringing in younger players in the next IPL season.
In a major development, Indian cricket team's support staff members Abhishek Nayar, T. Dilip, and Soham Desai are expected to be replaced, and a masseur has already been removed from the current set-up. The move comes amidst criticism of having too many coaches in the team's support staff. Sources have also revealed that assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate and batting coach Sitanshu Kotak will take on additional responsibilities while Le Roux is set to replace Desai.
The Indian men's cricket team's support staff has reportedly been given a massive overhaul, with several coaches and trainers being sacked. This comes after India's recent tour of Australia, where they lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and failed to qualify for the World Test Championship final. While the BCCI is yet to confirm the news, reports suggest that assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, fielding coach T Dilip, and trainer Soham Desai are among those who have been removed from service. The support staff changes are expected to take place ahead of India's upcoming test series against England, starting in June.
Amid escalating protests and violence in West Bengal, TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee appeals for peace and cautions against those trying to create unrest in the name of religion. He also criticizes the Supreme Court verdict on the SSC recruitment scam, alleging BJP's biased attitude towards the state. The passing of the Waqf Amendment Bill in parliament has further intensified the situation in the region.
On Saturday, Abhishek Sharma of Punjab Kings made history by hitting the highest individual score by an Indian player in Indian Premier League (IPL) history. His unbeaten knock of 141 runs off just 55 balls was dedicated to the fans of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), as he took out a note for the 'Orange Army' from his pocket after completing his hundred. SRH skipper Shreyas Iyer's curiosity to see what was written on the note left everyone in splits. Abhishek also broke several records, including hitting 116 runs in boundaries, the most by an SRH player in an innings.
After a thrilling final-ball win in their previous match, Delhi Capitals are ready to take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 10th match of IPL 2025. Fans can expect a tense competition as both teams are looking for a crucial win. With the return of KL Rahul, who missed the last match due to the birth of his child, Delhi Capitals will have a strong batting order while SRH will rely on former DC player Abhishek Sharma to deliver. Despite SRH's recent loss, they will be determined to redeem themselves and give a tough fight to Delhi.
Sunrisers Hyderabad had a dominating start against Rajasthan Royals in today's IPL match. After winning the toss, RR chose to bowl first, but SRH's Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma put on a stunning opening partnership. Although Sharma got out for a quick 24, Head and Ishan Kishan continued to dominate, taking the team to 94/1 in the powerplay. Despite RR's efforts to build pressure with economical overs, they struggled to take wickets and dropped crucial catches. In the end, Head fell to Tushar Deshpande's bowling, but Nitish Reddy has now joined in to continue SRH's strong start.
The highly-anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) kicked off with the Rajasthan Royals facing off against Sunrisers Hyderabad. After winning the toss, stand-in skipper Riyan Parag elected to bowl first, giving Sunrisers the opportunity to showcase their formidable batting line-up including Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Heinrich Klaasen. With a potential for a high-scoring match on a good pitch, Sunrisers are expected to put up a massive total and possibly reach the impressive 300-run mark.
Abhishek Bachchan was awarded Best Actor at the 2025 Showsha Reel Awards for his performance in 'I Want To Talk'. After accepting the award, he thanked the director and his co-stars, and also shared a humorous exchange with fellow actor Arjun Kapoor. Their playful banter had the audience in splits, adding an entertaining element to the night.
Despite the absence of skipper Sanju Samson, Rajasthan will be looking to make a mark in their first match of IPL 2025 against Hyderabad. With formidable batsmen in their top order, Hyderabad is expected to set a record-breaking total at their home ground, while their bowling attack, led by captain Pat Cummins, adds to their strength. In contrast, Rajasthan will heavily rely on batsmen Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shimron Hetmyer, with few established names in their bowling department. However, their previous season's performance may give Hyderabad an edge in this highly anticipated encounter.