As the Indian Premier League (IPL) turns 18, fans reflect on the league's evolution and its impact on cricket. To celebrate its birthday, let's take a look at the top scorers and wicket-takers in IPL history. Virat Kohli leads the list with 8,252 runs, followed by Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, David Warner, and Suresh Raina. In the bowling department, Yuzvendra Chahal, Piyush Chawla, Sunil Narine, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Ravichandran Ashwin top the charts with their impressive wicket-taking abilities. These players have not only proven their worth on the field, but have also contributed to making the IPL a global phenomenon.
Former Australian cricketer, David Warner, took to social media to express his frustration with Air India when he and his fellow passengers were boarded onto a flight without any pilots assigned. Air India responded, citing challenging weather in Bengaluru as the reason for the delays. Warner, who is now focusing on playing in The Hundred and the Pakistan Super League after not getting bids in the IPL auction, will also be making his debut in the movie industry.
The 2025 Big Bash League Final is set to take place between the Hobart Hurricanes and the Sydney Thunder. Both teams are determined to secure a victory and be crowned as the champions. Led by Nathan Ellis, the Hurricanes have a strong record with four wins and only one loss in their previous five games. Meanwhile, the Sydney Thunder, led by David Warner, have also been performing well with three wins, one loss, and a 'no-result' in their last five matches. This final match is sure to be an exciting and competitive clash between these two talented teams.
The much-anticipated teaser trailer for DC Studios' first Superman movie, set to hit theaters this summer, was released by Warner Bros. Pictures and director James Gunn. While it doesn't reveal the Man of Steel himself, it gives a glimpse of Metropolis and its citizens and promises new footage to come. The movie stars David Corenswet as Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor.
During the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, Indian Test batter Cheteshwar Pujara shared how he used sledging to exploit the weaknesses of Australian opener David Warner. Pujara's tactics, particularly reminding Warner of his struggles against Ravichandran Ashwin, disrupted the former's concentration and helped grab his wicket. Pujara's revelation sheds light on the psychological aspect of the game and how it can be used to gain an advantage in a high-stakes series.
In an exclusive interview, former Indian wicketkeeper and batter Dinesh Karthik reveals his picks for the long-term replacements of Steve Smith and David Warner in the Australian Test team. He names former RCB stars Travis Head and Cameron Green as high-quality players for the job. With impressive performances in the Baggy Green, both players have proven their worth and are set to lead Australia in the post-Warner and Smith era.
On the 10th anniversary of Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes' death, his family and former teammates paid tribute to him as a loving, humorous and infectious person. Hughes, who died at the age of 25 from a blow to the neck while batting, was remembered for his passion and love for the game. His death sparked changes to make the game safer and his teammate Sean Abbott, who delivered the fatal blow, was visibly emotional during a tribute before a domestic match. Former teammate David Warner also expressed his belief that Hughes would have been just as good, if not better, than himself and fellow batting great Steve Smith.
Former Australian opener David Warner, who announced his retirement from international cricket earlier this year, has expressed interest in continuing in the cricketing world through coaching. After being cleared of the leadership ban imposed on him in 2018, Warner has stated that he is interested in coaching the Australian team in the future. However, for now, he has joined the Fox Cricket commentary team and has promised to provide honest and unbiased commentary.
It was a thrilling game at the Adelaide Oval as Pakistan scripted a dominant 9-wicket win over Australia to level the series 1-1. Haris Rauf's five-wicket haul and a brilliant opening partnership between Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique set the stage for a quick victory. However, it was former skipper Babar Azam's unbeaten 15 and a stunning six to finish the match that stole the show and silenced the Australian commentators' attempts at commentary banter. With this win, Pakistan proved that they are not just here to participate, but to compete and win against the hosts.
Australia set a target of 368 runs for Pakistan. However, Pakistan's entire team was out for 305 runs in 45.3 overs. Adam Zampa was Australia's most successful bowler with 4 wickets in 10 overs, while Pat Cummins and Marcus Stoinis took 2 wickets each. For Pakistan, Imam-ul-Haq scored 70 runs and Abdullah Shafique scored 64 runs. Australia's solid opening with David Warner and Mitchell Marsh both scoring centuries played a crucial role in their victory.