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"SKY Is A Joke...": MI's New Recruit Ryan Rickelton Clean bowled By Suryakumar Yadav's Trademark Shot

Standing at the non-striker's end, Ryan Rickelton was left gobsmacked after witnessing Suryakumar Yadav execute his trademark shot, something he is not willing to pull off anytime soon. During the Mumbai Indians encounter against Kolkata Knight Riders in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) at Wankhede on Monday, Suryakumar made his presence felt with a pulsating cameo towards the end. In a low-scoring encounter, Mumbai were asked to chase down 117 by the Knight Riders. Rickelton had done most of the job by the time Suryakumar arrived at the crease.

Sam Konstas, Who Scooped Jasprit Bumrah For Six On Test Debut, Awarded Central Contract By Australia

Explosive young opening batsman Sam Konstas was on Tuesday awarded his first central contract by Cricket Australia for the 2025-26 season, which includes the World Test Championship final and the Ashes against England. The 19-year-old Konstas made headlines against India in the Melbourne Boxing Day Test when he took on fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah to make a memorable debut 60 off 65 balls, with six fours and two sixes. Konstas is one of 23 men's players on the Cricket Australia contracted list issued Tuesday.

"When Nobody Is There...": Sachin Tendulkar's Emotional Meet With Rohit Sharma After MI Win Has Internet's Heart

Mumbai Indians have always been slow starters in the IPL 2025. The joint-most successful franchise in the IPL often takes a long time to get its first win. However, this time Mumbai Indians tasted its first win of the season in its first match at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday. MI defeated KKR by eight wickets to secure their initial win in IPL 2025. After limiting KKR to only 116, MI successfully pursued 117 in only 12. 5 overs. Debutant left-arm pacer Ashwani Kumar was the star of the show as he picked a four wicket haul.

Virat Kohli Clears Stance On ODI World Cup, Sends Loud Message To Gautam Gambhir, Ajit Agarkar

After successfully helping the Indian team clinch the ICC Champions Trophy, Virat Kohli has sent a loud and clear message over his next big target. In an event, the talismanic cricketer has confirmed that the ODI World Cup, in 2027, is the big prize his has his eyes set on. Amid the chatter on social media over Virat Kohli's potential retirement from international cricket, the batter has sent a clear message of intent to head coach Gautam Gambhir and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selection committee chief Ajit Agarkar.

Virat Kohli To Play In Big Bash League? Social Media Post Breaks Internet

A social media post from Big Bash League franchise Sydney Sixes about Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli has gone viral. Sydney Sixers announced on Tuesday that Virat has signed with them for the next two BBL seasons. For context, the BCCI does not allow any centrally-contracted India cricketers to play in any domestic cricket league other than the Indian Premier League (IPL). As a result, the announcement came as a huge shock for fans who were left stunned. However, the Sixers later revealed that this was a prank planned by them to celebrate April Fools' Day.

Australia see a role in Ashes for discarded Marsh

MELBOURNE : Dumped all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has the skills to trouble England and could break back into Australia's test squad in time for the Ashes, selectors' chief George Bailey said on Tuesday.

Celtics, Thunder power toward NBA playoffs, Lakers shoot down Rockets

LOS ANGELES: Veteran Al Horford turned back the clock to help the NBA champion Boston Celtics notch a ninth straight victory and nab a franchise first with a 117-103 win over the Grizzlies in Memphis on Monday.

BCCI Central Contracts Setback For Ishan Kishan, This Trio Likely To Be Included: Report

Indian batting stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are all set to retain their A+ grade contract, which is worth Rs 7 crore in the BCCI's annual player contracts. Even after retiring from the T20 format, Rohit and Kohli will continue in the elusive A category. Shreyas Iyer, India's leading run-getter in the recent Champions Trophy, is all set to make his comeback in the central contract list," sources told IANS.

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"SKY Is A Joke...": MI's New Recruit Ryan Rickelton Clean bowled By Suryakumar Yadav's Trademark Shot

Sam Konstas, Who Scooped Jasprit Bumrah For Six On Test Debut, Awarded Central Contract By Australia

"When Nobody Is There...": Sachin Tendulkar's Emotional Meet With Rohit Sharma After MI Win Has Internet's Heart

Virat Kohli Clears Stance On ODI World Cup, Sends Loud Message To Gautam Gambhir, Ajit Agarkar

Virat Kohli To Play In Big Bash League? Social Media Post Breaks Internet

Australia see a role in Ashes for discarded Marsh

Celtics, Thunder power toward NBA playoffs, Lakers shoot down Rockets

BCCI Central Contracts Setback For Ishan Kishan, This Trio Likely To Be Included: Report