India’s star cricketer Shreyas Iyer has been named as the skipper of Punjab Kings (PBKS) for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) season. PBKS went all guns blazing after buying the former KKR skipper in the two-day mega auction at Jeddah in Saudi Arabia and signed him for a whopping INR 26.75 crores to make him the second most expensive player in IPL history. Notably, the stylish right-handed batter led KKR to win the title in the previous IPL season but he parted ways with them to throw his name in the auction, where a plethora of franchises engaged…
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MS Dhoni’s association with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has been well known. However, during CSK’s two-year suspension in 2016 and 2017 due to the infamous spot-fixing scandal, Dhoni represented Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS). While the team struggled in its debut season, finishing second from the bottom, it bounced back in 2017 to become the runners-up. The lead-up to that remarkable turnaround was marred by controversy. Ahead of the IPL 2017 auction, RPS made the bold decision to replace Dhoni as captain with Steve Smith. The move sparked widespread backlash, given Dhoni’s immense stature, having already won two IPL titles with…
Mumbai’s current coach, Omkar Salvi, has been appointed as the bowling coach of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ahead of the 2025 Indian Premier League edition. With the player list for the IPL 2025 mega-auction released last week, the excitement for the upcoming edition is reaching new heights. In an important move, the IPL 2016 finalist has boosted their coaching staff by hiring Omkar Salvi, a big name in the coaching fraternity with an impressive track record. Having a massive experience in the domestic circuit, Salvi is no stranger to the cash-rich league either. Meanwhile, the 46-year-old cricketer has already served…
Hemang Badani and Venugopal Rao are all set to lead the Delhi Capitals coaching staff for the forthcoming edition of the Indian Premier League, as reported by Cricbuzz. The former is set to take charge as a head coach, while Venugopal Rao has been appointed as the team’s director of cricket. Former India skipper and BCCI president Sourav Ganguly was the franchise’s director of cricket, but there is no more update on his future. Notably, Badani will be replacing 2003 ODI World Cup-winning skipper Ricky Ponting, who has shifted his base to Punjab Kings after being released from DC ahead…
Australian skipper Pat Cummins has recently given a heads-up to his squad regarding the attacking form of the young Indian wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant ahead of the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy later this year. Notably, Pant has made a phenomenal comeback in the Indian cricket team after his tragic car accident and since then has given magnificent performances in the T20 World Cup 2024, followed by the ongoing Test series against Bangladesh, where the middle-order batter smashed a stellar century. India will visit Australia for a five-match Test series as a part of the ongoing World Test Championship 2023 to…
In a recent development, Roma has parted ways with its manager, Daniele De Rossi, just four matches into the new Serie A season. The decision comes after Roma’s start without a win, as the team ended three matches in a draw and a crushing home defeat to Empoli. Currently sitting 16th in the Serie A standings, Roma’s latest setback was a 1-1 draw against Genoa on Sunday, September 15. De Rossi was appointed earlier this year in January, replacing José Mourinho, who had initially seen an impressive turnaround at the Stadio Olimpico. His tenure as the manager kicked off with…
Premier League club Manchester City and Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal have reportedly agreed on a transfer deal worth £21.2 million for Portuguese wing-back João Cancelo. The 30-year-old Cancelo is anticipated to receive a three-year contract, though personal terms are still being finalized. According to the BBC, Cancelo has already consented to the move. Cancelo was an early adopter of Pep Guardiola’s inverted wing-back strategy and was a key player at Manchester City until a rift with the coach emerged after his contract extension in 2022. Following this disagreement, Cancelo spent time on loan at Bayern Munich, where he made…
Legendary cricketer MS Dhoni has been the heart and soul of the Chennai Super Kings franchise since the inception of the league back in 2008. However, will we all witness him in the yellow army camp for one final time in 2025? The former CSK captain, MS Dhoni, might have played his last and final game for the franchise in the IPL 2024 clash against RCB. Even a rumour of such a thing happening would definitely send shockwaves through the cricketing fraternity, especially diehard CSK fans. The writing seems to be on the wall for the moment. The final moment…
Mexico’s national team captain, Edson Álvarez, will miss the remainder of the Copa América after suffering a left hamstring injury. The West Ham United midfielder confirmed the news on Tuesday via social media, expressing his disappointment and commitment to supporting his team from the sidelines. “Unfortunately, my participation in the Copa América has come to a close. But I also wanted to let you know that I have made the decision to stay with the team until the end.” Álvarez wrote. Álvarez, 26, sustained the injury during Mexico’s opening match against Jamaica last Saturday. He limped off the field in…
In a thrilling encounter at the Kensington Oval in Barbados, India clinched a 47-run victory over Afghanistan in their opening match of the Super Eight stage of the ICC T20 World Cup. The match’s standout performer was Suryakumar Yadav, whose composed innings and tactical approach against Afghanistan’s star spinner Rashid Khan played a pivotal role in India’s win. India faced early challenges, finding themselves in a precarious situation at 90/4 after 11 overs. The Afghan spinners, especially captain Rashid Khan, were tightening the screws on the Indian batsmen. It was at this crucial juncture that Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya…