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BCCI Confirms Starting Date For IPL 2025 - Everything You Need To Know

The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will begin on March 23, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice President Rajeev Shukla confirmed on Sunday. All 10 franchises have already picked the squad of their liking during the mega auction, which was held in Jeddah on November 24 and 25. After the end of the auction, there were speculations about the possible date when the cash-rich league would commence. Rajeev Shukla, who attended the Special General Meeting (SGM) in Mumbai, revealed the date of IPL 2025 while speaking to reporters and said, "IPL is going to start from March 23."

"Not Doing Any PR": Ex India Star Fumes Over Rishabh Pant's Omission From T20I Squad

India's squad for the T20Is against England did spring a few surprises, with the names of top players like Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, and Yashasvi Jaiswal missing. The trio wasn't given the nod by the selection committee, with some younger players preferred for the 5-match assignment. While it is being said that the three stars were rested after a gruelling 5-match Test series against Australia, former India cricketer Aakash Chopra isn't happyto see Dhruv Jurel being preferred over Pant for the shortest format side.

'Sanju Samson Over Rishabh Pant': Ex-India Star Weighs In On India's Champions Trophy Squad

Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh feels Axar Patel is ready to fill in Ravindra Jadeja's shoes for the all-rounder role for India. He also pondered India's wicketkeeping options and felt Sanju Samson being picked ahead of Rishabh Pant could be a possibility for the Champions Trophy. After months of uncertainty, the Champions Trophy is almost a month away from returning after seven years. Speculations have been building around the possible players who could feature in the list of players that the BCCI decides to put its faith in.

"If Yuvraj Singh Had Died And India Won The World Cup, I Would've Been Proud": Father Yograj Singh

One of the finest middle-order batters in the history of the game, Yuvraj Singh's commitment to Indian cricket remains unparalleled. Despite battling cancer, Yuvraj played a crucial role in India's triumph at the 2011 World Cup. He was also named the Player of the Series for his exemplary performances over the course of the tournament. It was only after the conclusion of the tournament that Yuvraj was diagnosed with cancer. His career with the Indian team never saw the same heights afterwards.

Sunil Gavaskar, Vinod Kambli Felicitated At Opening Event Of MCA's 50th Anniversary Celebrations Of Wankhede

Some of Mumbai's cricketing heroes, including legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar and former player Vinod Kambli, was on Sunday felicitated by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on the opening event of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Wankhede Stadium. The main event will be held on January 19 at the Wankhede Stadium. Gavaskar was the first Mumbai captain to be felicitated on Sunday. He was presented a momento by MCA President Ajinkya Naik. "It is indeed a very big honour for me to be here at this iconic venue that has given Indian cricket so much, the 2011 Cricket World Cup being the icing on the cake. And to be part of the start of the celebrations of 50 years of Wankhede Stadium," Gavaskar said.

1st Time In 48 Years: Jemimah Rodrigues Inspires India Women To Historic ODI Feat

Jemimah Rodrigues scored her maiden century in 50-over cricket as Indian top order pulverised a listless Ireland to post a mammoth 370 for 5 in the second Women's ODI in Rajkot on Sunday. It was the elegant skipper Smriti Mandhana, who was off the blocks in a flash to score 73 off just 54 balls, laid the foundation while Rodrigues' first hundred ---102 off 91 balls - ensured a smooth finish for the hosts. Newcomer Patika Rawal (67 off 61 balls) and seasoned Harleen Deol (89 off 84 balls) also made merry of a sub-par bowling attack.

Mohammed Shami Won't Play For India vs England In All Five T20Is. Champions Trophy Is The Reason

Nearly 14 months after he last played an international game, veteran seamer Mohammed Shami on Saturday returned to the Indian team for the upcoming five-match T20I series against visiting England. The 34-year-old Shami's last outing for India was the 2023 ODI World Cup final against Australia at Ahmedabad on November 19, after which he was out of the team for a long time due to an ankle injury for which he underwent surgery in the UK last year.

World Athletics President Sebastian Coe Endorses Neeraj Chopra-Organised Javelin Competition

The star-studded global javelin competition which India is hosting in May with Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra in the tournament's organising team, has received endorsement from World Athletics president Sebastian Coe. Coe said the event will help showcase India's ability to host gold-level athletics events. "World Athletics is delighted to support this new event that will allow fans in India to see their heroes on home soil and that will also showcase to the world India's ability to stage gold standard events," said Coe.

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BCCI Confirms Starting Date For IPL 2025 - Everything You Need To Know

"Not Doing Any PR": Ex India Star Fumes Over Rishabh Pant's Omission From T20I Squad

'Sanju Samson Over Rishabh Pant': Ex-India Star Weighs In On India's Champions Trophy Squad

"If Yuvraj Singh Had Died And India Won The World Cup, I Would've Been Proud": Father Yograj Singh

Sunil Gavaskar, Vinod Kambli Felicitated At Opening Event Of MCA's 50th Anniversary Celebrations Of Wankhede

1st Time In 48 Years: Jemimah Rodrigues Inspires India Women To Historic ODI Feat

Mohammed Shami Won't Play For India vs England In All Five T20Is. Champions Trophy Is The Reason

World Athletics President Sebastian Coe Endorses Neeraj Chopra-Organised Javelin Competition