India's premier domestic T20 competition, the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, has announced its list of 28 probables which includes comeback man Prithvi Shaw and in-form batter Shreyas Iyer. Shaw, who was dropped from the Mumbai squad for the Ranji Trophy due to fitness and disciplinary issues, was seen going through his fitness drills on the second day of the match against Odisha. Meanwhile, Iyer has been impressing with a string of high scores in his last two matches. This list also features other notable players such as Siddhesh Lad and Shams Mulani, who have been in good form recently.
Delhi Capitals have released their long-time player and captain Rishabh Pant ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, leaving many fans and experts surprised. Despite Pant's impressive performance in the 2024 season, where he made a strong comeback and also gained the Indian team's trust across formats, the franchise decided not to retain him. This has opened up opportunities for other franchises, particularly RCB, who have a large budget and need a strong captain and wicket-keeper. Meanwhile, PBKS will also be a key bidder as they have the largest purse among all teams.
The big news in the world of cricket is that Indian wicket-keepers Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul have been released by their respective teams ahead of the 2025 IPL auction. Along with them, a list of other big names such as Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, and Mohammed Siraj have also been released. Chennai Super Kings are reportedly interested in signing Pant, while Royal Challengers Bangalore might bring back local boy Rahul. It will be interesting to see which team lands these star players at the mega auction.
Jemimah Rodrigues, a key player for India in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, credits her father, renowned local cricket coach Ivan, for her success. She reveals that she receives honest feedback from him after every match and they pray together before games. She also highlights the positive impact of the Women’s Premier League on domestic cricket in India. Finally, she praises the unity and family-like bond within her team Delhi Capitals, which she believes is their biggest strength and the result of hard work by the support staff.
Jemimah Rodrigues, a key player for India in the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup, credits her renowned cricket coach father Ivan for shaping her into the cricketer she is today. She reveals that she receives valuable feedback from her father after each match and they pray together before games. Jemimah also speaks about the positive impact of the Women's Premier League on domestic women's cricket in India and the strong bond within the Delhi Capitals team.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) team, Punjab Kings, has announced the signing of former Australian captain Ricky Ponting as their new head coach. After stepping down from his seven-year stint with Delhi Capitals, Ponting expressed his excitement for the new challenge and his alignment with the team's management's visions. The franchise and the new coach have promised to work towards a much different and successful future for Punjab Kings, determined to repay their loyal fans who have been supporting the team for years.
In a thrilling match at the Delhi Premier League, the South Delhi Superstarz's opening pair Ayush Badoni and Priyansh Arya set a new T20 record with a massive 286-run partnership against the North Delhi Strikers. The Superstarz posted an imposing total of 308/5, which is the second-highest score in T20 history, and also established a new record for the highest partnership in the format. Fans were treated to a historic game as the explosive batting of Badoni and Arya broke several records.
The much-anticipated match between West Delhi Lions and North Delhi Strikers is set to take place this Sunday as part of the Delhi Premier League 2024 tournament. After an exciting first match where South Delhi Rockers emerged victorious against the Rishabh Pant-led team, fans are eager to see some more action-packed cricket. The West Delhi Lions squad for 2024 boasts of top players like Navdeep Saini and Yugal Saini, while the North Delhi Strikers team includes star players like Hrithik Shokeen and Shivank Vashisth. Cricket enthusiasts can catch all the excitement live on Sport 18 2 TV channel or stream it for free on the JioCinema app and website.
All eyes were on Rishabh Pant as he led his team Purani Delhi 6 in the inaugural season of the Delhi Premier League T20. However, the star batter was not able to leave a significant impact as he fell to the tactics of the opposing team's captain, Ayush Badoni. Despite a gritty 35-run performance, Pant's team mate Arpit Rana stole the show with a 59-run knock.
Despite a strong fight from Purani Dilli-6, South Delhi Superstarz emerged victorious in the first match of the 2024 Delhi Premier League. Captain Ayush Badoni's quickfire 50 led the team to a comfortable 3-wicket win, with Rishabh Pant even rolling his arm over in the last over. The game was full of excitement and entertainment as some of Delhi's biggest stars, including Rishabh Pant, Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan, were honored in a glittering opening ceremony.