Top drivers geared up for Jeddah F1 weekend
JEDDAH: Some of the world’s top drivers including Max Verstappen, Fernando Alonso and Isack Hadjar are geared up for the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah this weekend.
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Amid Abhishek Nayar's Sacking By BCCI, Only One India Star Posts For Assistant Coach
After multiple media reports claimed that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to sack senior national team's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, team's star spinner Varun Chakravarthy put a post for him on social media. As per the reports, India's fielding coach T Dilip and strength and conditioning coach Soham Desai are also the ones removed from their roles following the team's poor performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 and alleged dressing room leaks. Chakravarthy posted a picture of his with Nayar on Instagram Story.
BCCI Central Contracts: Two Stars Set To Be Awarded Big Promotion - Both Play For Same IPL 2025 Team: Report
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to announce the central contracts for the 2025-26 season by the end of this week, according to BCCI sources. As per sources, star spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel are likely to be promoted from Grade B to Grade A. The duo is currently playing for Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2025.Middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer is also expected to make a return to the contract list after being dropped for the 2024-25 season. The sources further said that senior players Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah are likely to retain their places in the A grade.
"Either Babar Azam Has An Ego Issue Or...": Ex-Pakistan Captain On Star's Lack Of Form
As Babar Azam's flop show with the bat continues, former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas has suggested that the star batter should seek help from senior players. While talking about Babar's poor form, Zaheer said that either the batter has an ego issue or he is too shy to ask for advice from his seniors. Babar continues to labour for runs after his dry spell in international cricket. Since his 151-run blitzkrieg against Nepal in August 2023, Babar is yet to score a century for Pakistan. His lack of form is also evident during the ongoing Pakistan Super League as well. The right-handed batter, who is leading Peshawar Zalmi in PSL, has scored 0 and 1 across two innings in the season so far.
"Can Be A Gun Fielder, Bowl Those Gun Overs": Hardik Pandya's Massive Praise For MI Star
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya and his counterpart Pat Cummins of Sunrisers Hyderabad gave credit to the disciplined bowling by the hosts' bowlers for their four-wicket win in Match 33 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday. Will Jacks came up with a fine all-round performance, picking up two wickets for 14 runs and scoring 36 runs as Mumbai Indians restricted Sunrisers Hyderabad to 162/5 and then nailed a tricky chase by reaching 166/6 in 18.1 overs to score their third win of IPL 2025.
IPL 2025: Big Score From Rohit Sharma Coming Soon, He's In The Zone Again, Says Mark Boucher
After Mumbai Indians' secured a four-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2025, former South African cricketer Mark Boucher believes a big score is around the corner from Rohit Sharma, observing that he appeared poised for playing a match winning knock. In the chase of 163 at the Wankhede Stadium, Rohit slammed 26 off 16 balls and hit three sixes, signalling that he was in the mood to play a big knock. But he gave a catch to cover off Pat Cummins, and departed in the powerplay. Eventually, MI completed the chase in the 19th over to secure their second straight win of IPL 2025.
Luka Doncic eager to start playing big games for Lakers, starting in playoff date with Timberwolves
EL SEGUNDO: Luka Doncic has been with the Los Angeles Lakers for 2 1/2 months now, and he’s feeling fairly comfortable in his new home. He is building chemistry with his new teammates, who are getting used to his brilliant passes, prolific scoring outbursts and fiery competitiveness.
Jacks repays Mumbai's faith with all-round show in IPL win
BENGALURU :All-rounder Will Jacks rewarded Mumbai Indians for the faith they showed in him despite a lean spell with bat and ball by helping them to a four-wicket win over struggling Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League on Thursday.