The IPL 2025 Auction was headlined by intense bidding wars for top players as MI secured the services of England's Will Jacks for Rs 5.25 crore while RCB acquired Tim David for Rs 3 crore. Other notable buys include Baroda's Deepak Hooda to CSK and Bengal's Shahbaz Ahmed to LSG. The absence of bids for Moeen Ali, however, has raised eyebrows. In case you missed it, catch all the latest business news and updates on Zee Business.
After a disappointing 2023 season, Birmingham Phoenix will be looking to redeem themselves as they compete in the 2024 edition of The Hundred. Led by head coach Daniel Vettori, the team boasts star players such as Moeen Ali and Chris Woakes, as well as new overseas signing Sean Abbott. All-rounder Liam Livingstone will also be one to watch, with his explosive batting and spin bowling skills. With the team playing at their home ground of Edgbaston, can the Birmingham Phoenix improve on their past performance and clinch a spot in the play-offs? Cricket fans can catch all the action live on Sky Sports and stream with NOW starting on July 23, 2024.
With The Hundred tournament just around the corner, fans are excited to see the players that each team has retained or drafted for the 2024 season. The tournament will run from July 23 to August 18 and can be watched live on Sky Sports. Some of the top names to watch out for include Chris Woakes, Moeen Ali, Meg Lanning, and Nathan Ellis. Keep an eye out for international replacements and potential game-changers like Suzie Bates and Andre Russell.
In a high-stakes match for both teams, Pakistan struggled to chase down England's 183 for 7 in the second T20I of the series. Despite a valiant effort from opener Fakhar Zaman, who scored 36 off 22, Pakistan ultimately fell short by 45 runs. England's Moeen Ali was the star of the match, taking the wickets of top Pakistan batters. This is a crucial series for both sides as they prepare for the T20 World Cup.
As the IPL 2024 season nears its end, a number of English players including Jos Buttler, Will Jacks, and Reece Topley have left their Indian franchises to join the national team in preparations for the upcoming T20I series against Pakistan. While Buttler's Rajasthan Royals and Jacks' Bengaluru team will have to make do without them for the remaining league matches, it is an opportunity for other players like Phil Salt to shine in their absence. Moeen Ali of Chennai Super Kings will also miss the playoffs to join the England squad for their crucial match against RCB.
As the IPL 2024 kicks off, Sportstar brings you a live coverage of the high-octane match between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings. Rashid Khan's appeal against Moeen Ali was turned down, as Mitchell's reverse sweep went straight to short third. Noor Ahmad's over only yielded five runs for the Gujarat Titans. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting encounter.
As the Punjab Kings and Chennai Super Kings face off in the Indian Premier League, Moeen Ali's wicket adds a blow to the Super Kings' batting. Moeen's attempt to power through on a pull shot results in a top edge, and Chris Jordan's catch at short fine-leg takes him out at 46 runs. Jordan's fast over and a change of pace from Harshal Patel puts Punjab firmly in control at the moment. Stay tuned for more updates on Sportstar's live coverage of the match!
With the T20 World Cup quickly approaching, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is making sure their players are well-rested and ready. The board has called back its players from the Indian Premier League (IPL) just before the playoffs, with a focus on preparing for a series against Pakistan starting on May 22. This decision poses potential challenges for IPL teams, as key players like Jos Buttler and Moeen Ali will have to leave their teams at a crucial stage in the tournament.
In a crucial game for both teams, Lucknow Super Giants won the toss and elected to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings at Ekana Cricket Stadium. LSG made one major change to their playing eleven with New Zealand pacer Matt Henry replacing Shamar Joseph, while CSK dropped star players Shardul Thakur and Daryl Mitchell. Chennai, who thrashed Mumbai Indians in the last game, made two surprise changes to their starting eleven today, with English spin all-rounder Moeen Ali and pacer Deepak Chahar returning to the team.
In a high-scoring IPL match between Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai Super Kings, Ravindra Jadeja played an anchor role with an unbeaten 57 while Moeen Ali and MS Dhoni's late fireworks propelled CSK to a competitive total of 176/6. Lucknow's seamers started strong but CSK's counter-attack in the later overs left them stunned, with Ali hitting three sixes off Ravi Bishnoi's over. A strong finish after a top and middle-order collapse showed CSK's resilience while LSG debutant Matt Henry picked up two wickets in the Powerplay.