The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to begin, and the grand opening ceremony will take place on Saturday. IPL 2025 will kick off with a match between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata. Before the match, a spectacular opening ceremony will be held, featuring performances by Bollywood stars. Rain Threat Over the Match The President of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), Snehasish Ganguly, has confirmed that the opening ceremony will take place before the match and will last for 35 minutes. The…
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Harmanpreet Kaur (born 8 March 1989) is an Indian cricketer and captain of the India women’s national team in all formats. She also captains Mumbai Indians in the Women’s Premier League. An all-rounder, she received the Arjuna Award in 2017 for her contribution to cricket. In November 2018, Harmanpreet became the first Indian woman to score a century in a T20 International. She has more than 3,000 runs in both T20Is and ODIs. In October 2019, she became the first Indian, male or female, to play 100 international T20 matches. This article primarily focuses on the relationships of Harmanpreet Kaur.…
Mumbai Indians’ regular captain Hardik Pandya has been suspended for one match due to a slow over-rate violation during the previous Indian Premier League (IPL) season. As a result, he will miss Mumbai Indians’ opening match of IPL 2025. In his absence, Suryakumar Yadav will take on the captaincy duties. Mumbai Indians will face Chennai Super Kings in their first match on Sunday. This match is often referred to as the ‘El Clasico’ of IPL, as both teams are the most successful in the league. The term ‘El Clasico’ originates from Spanish football, where the Barcelona vs. Real Madrid match…
Bumrah is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru due to a back injury and is expected to miss the initial matches of the tournament. Speaking at Mumbai Indians’ pre-season press conference, Jayawardene said, “Jasprit Bumrah is at the NCA. We are waiting for feedback on his progress. So far, everything is going well, and he is improving day by day.” The MI coach further added, “He is in good shape, but his absence is a challenge for the team. He is one of the best bowlers in the world.” Bumrah has been out of action…
The IPL 2025 match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), scheduled to be held at Eden Gardens on April 6, may see a change in schedule. The local police have not granted security clearance for the match due to the Ram Navami celebrations. After two rounds of discussions with the police, Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) President Snehasish Ganguly confirmed that the match has not yet received police approval. Snehasish Ganguly stated, “Managing a crowd of 65,000 spectators without police security will be impossible. We have informed the BCCI about the situation.” Last year, a similar…
Babar Azam’s tough times don’t seem to end. After failing in the Champions Trophy, he has now disappointed in the National T20 Cup as well. Playing his first match of the tournament for Lahore Blues, Babar delivered a poor performance. His team lost the match by 37 runs. Karachi Whites posted a total of 171 runs in 20 overs, while Lahore Blues were bowled out for just 134 runs. Babar Azam could only manage to score 22 runs in this game. Another Disappointing Knock from Babar Azam Babar Azam came out to open the innings but struggled from the beginning.…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) may soon change the rules regarding players traveling with their families on overseas tours. Indian players will now have to seek permission from the board if they wish to spend more time with their families beyond the stipulated duration. Recently, former Indian captain Virat Kohli shared his views on the rule that limits family presence during foreign tours. He stated that when a player is going through a tough phase during a tour, the presence of family members plays a crucial role. Report Reveals Possible Changes According to a report by…
The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to commence on March 22, 2025, with the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), facing off against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the opening match. In anticipation of the season, all ten franchises have finalized their support staff. Below is a comprehensive list of each team’s support personnel: Mumbai Indians (MI) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Rajasthan Royals (RR) Gujarat Titans (GT) Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Delhi Capitals (DC) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Punjab Kings (PBKS) These support staff members, comprising experienced coaches…
IPL 2025 is set to begin on March 22, with the final scheduled for May 25. The opening match will take place at Eden Gardens, featuring a clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. A total of 74 matches, including the final, will be played over 65 days among 10 teams in this season of the IPL. However, even before the tournament begins, several star players have already been ruled out. As of March 17, five players have withdrawn, with one of them facing a two-year ban. With injuries affecting some players, this number could increase further. Most…
The Indian team convincingly defeated England 3-0 in the three-match ODI series, making a strong statement ahead of the upcoming Champions Trophy. This series has also given a clearer picture of India’s probable playing XI. KL Rahul was chosen as the wicketkeeper-batsman in all three matches, while Rishabh Pant remained on the bench. This suggests that Rahul is likely to be the first-choice wicketkeeper for the upcoming tournament. After the final match on Thursday, head coach Gautam Gambhir was asked about his preferred wicketkeeper between KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant for the Champions Trophy. He made it clear that Rahul…