Boxer Chandni Mehra

May 2025

No Starc for DC when IPL 2025 restarts? Pacer unlikely to return to India

In what could be a big blow for Delhi Capitals, Mitchell Starc might not return when the IPL 2025 restarts. The Australian pacer arrived in Sydney on Sunday after the league was suspended for a week due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. With ceasfire announced between the two countries, the BCCI has directed […]

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Ranji Trophy performers shouldn’t be ignored, deserve India A caps for ENG tour

When the BCCI directed all players to compulsorily take part in domestic cricket, the goal was to pick a team that comprised of performers. Now, the India A tour to England is the right place to reward those who fared well in the Ranji Trophy 2024/25. India A are scheduled to play at least a

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No pressure on Australian players to return as BCCI mulls quick restart of IPL 2025

As the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) plans to restart IPL 2025 on May 16, the franchises might face big issues regarding Australian cricketers. Cricket Australia (CA) will defend the Australian cricketers’ rights if they choose not to return to India to complete contractual obligations. Delhi Capitals’ Mitchell Starc has already hinted

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IPL 2025 suspension turned out to be a good news for RCB; here’s why

The temporary suspension of IPL 2025, triggered by rising cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan, might just have come at the perfect time for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). While the sudden pause in the tournament disrupted the league, it has offered RCB an unexpected but much-needed breather, particularly for their injury-hit squad. Rajat Patidar’s injury

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Combined average of 31 in England: Indian batters face tall task without Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli

Indian batting in SENA countries has been just average, in the last few years, to put it mildly. And England the troubles somehow increase with the swinging ball, and overcast conditions. The current lot hasn’t been the most comfortable dealing with that swing, and the batting statistics for some of the batters are just startling.

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Smriti Mandhana: Queen of finals for India smashes 11th ODI ton against Sri Lanka

Smriti Mandhana once again proved why she is the heartbeat of Indian women’s cricket. In the tri-nation series final against Sri Lanka, she unfurled yet another masterpiece—her 11th ODI hundred and first in a tournament final—guiding India to a dominant position with a sublime 116 off 101 balls. Smriti Mandhana completed her 11th ODI century

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“Age &…”: Why Rahul wasn’t considered as option to replace Rohit as Test captain

KL Rahul would have been an obvious choice to replace Rohit Sharma as Test captain. However, the selectors have thought otherwise. Following Sharma’s abrupt decision to retire from Tests just before the England series, the BCCI has zeroed in on Shubman Gill as the next skipper and is likely to make the announcement on May

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“We owe it”: BCCI behind UAE declining Pakistan’s request to host PSL

Pakistan Cricket Board’s request to the United Arab Emirates to host the remainder of PSL 10 was declined, forcing the league to be suspended. The request was made amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan which saw several areas in the latter being targeted by the former via missile and drone strikes. Now, it has

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Not Virat Kohli but this Rs 11 crore player was ready to lead RCB against LSG before IPL’s suspension

This might take you by surprise, but it wasn’t Virat Kohli but Jitesh Sharma who was gearing up to captain Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) before the sudden suspension of IPL 2025. The wicketkeeper-batter, who was bought for a hefty Rs 11 crore at the auction, revealed in a video posted

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