The third day of the third test between India and Australia was interrupted by rain, halting India's batting at a precarious 48 for four. Skipper Pat Cummins took the prized wicket of Rishabh Pant after lunch, while Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood took three wickets in the morning session. With the series tied at 1-1, the rain interruptions have added to the challenges for both teams in this highly anticipated test match.
India is in a difficult position against Australia in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with the hosts in a dominant position after their batsman Travis Head scored a brilliant 140 runs. India's top-order struggled against the Australian pace attack, with openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal falling quickly. Captain Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma also failed to provide much resistance, leaving India with an uphill battle to avoid an innings defeat. Rishabh Pant and Nitish Kumar Reddy will have to put on a heroic performance on Day 3 to save India from a humiliating defeat.
Indian bowler Mohammed Siraj faced boos from Australian fans as he struggled with his line and length during the second Test against Australia at the Adelaide Oval. Despite the hostile environment, teammates Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant offered their support to Siraj. In the game, Australian batsman Travis Head put on a masterclass with a dynamic 140 runs, his eighth century in Test cricket, to give Australia a lead of 157 runs.
Urvil Patel, a relatively unknown player from Gujarat, has broken a T20 record previously held by the most expensive player at the recent IPL mega auction, Rishabh Pant. Patel's incredible knock of 113 off just 35 deliveries has made him the fastest Indian to hit a T20 century, beating Pant's record by four balls. Despite being shortlisted at the auction, Patel was not bought by any team, making his record-breaking performance even more remarkable. After his stunning innings, he has caught the attention of IPL franchises as a potential injury replacement. With almost 1,000 runs in his T20 career so far, Patel could be the next big thing in Indian cricket.
Day 2 of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction in Jedda, Saudi Arabia saw intense bidding from the 10 franchises as they competed to secure their top targets. The first day of the auction saw Lucknow Super Giants' record-breaking ₹27 crore purchase of Rishabh Pant and a total spending of ₹467.95 crore. Day 2 featured the auction of 33 capped players and an accelerated round with both capped and uncapped players. The total spend by the franchises in the two-day extravaganza reached an astounding ₹639.15 crore.
A heartwarming video of New Zealand cricketers Mitchell Santner and Rachin Ravindra went viral on social media after Santner's impressive run-out of Indian batsman Rishabh Pant in the second Test at Pune. While Santner was responsible for taking 13 wickets in the game, Ravindra's display of affection towards the all-rounder added to the celebratory mood. The Black Caps are now in a dominant position with a 359-run target for India, who are on the verge of losing two consecutive home Tests.
The second day of the cash-rich Indian Premier League auction saw South African cricketer Faf du Plessis being bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs. 2 crores. The Royal Challengers Bangalore squad did not use their RTM card for Du Plessis, who has had a successful stint with Chennai Super Kings before. Meanwhile, Indian wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant made headlines on the first day of the auction after being picked by Lucknow Super Giants for a record-breaking Rs. 27 crores.
As excitement builds for the upcoming IPL auction in Saudi Arabia, a dozen lesser-known cricketers from Kerala have caught the attention of fans and franchises alike. With former India A star Sachin Baby leading the pack, players like Vishnu Vinod and Mohammed Azharuddeen also have IPL experience under their belts. But it's not just the established players - 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi is also making waves as the youngest player in the top base price category. The auction promises to be an unpredictable affair with big names like Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul also in the mix.
Punjab Kings made a statement at the IPL 2025 mega auction, securing the services of Indian batsman Shreyas Iyer for a whopping INR 26.75 crores. This made Iyer the most expensive player in IPL history, before being surpassed by Rishabh Pant who was bought for INR 27 crores by Lucknow Super Giants. PBKS had the largest purse of INR 110.5 crores and retained only two players from last season, making impressive signings such as Yuzvendra Chahal and coach Ricky Ponting.
In a pivotal moment of the first Test between India and Australia, stand-in captain Virat Kohli convinced ace bowler Jasprit Bumrah to take the Decision Review System (DRS) after the on-field umpire initially ruled out debutant Nathan McSweeney. The review ultimately led to McSweeney's dismissal, giving India the crucial breakthrough they needed. Despite a rocky start for the Indian top-order, a partnership between Rishabh Pant and debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy helped them reach a total of 150 before the end of the day. With Australia still trailing by 83 runs, India will look to build on their momentum in the second innings.