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Ricky Ponting Accused Of 'Foreigner' Bias By Ex-India Star: "Punjab Kings Will Not Win..."

Former Indian cricket team batter Manoj Tiwary said that he believes Punjab Kings will not win the IPL 2025 title and even levelled a major allegation against head coach Ricky Ponting. During the IPL 2025 match against Kolkata Knight Riders, PBKS decided to send Glenn Maxwell at No. 4 and Marco Jansen at No. 5 after a brilliant start courtesy Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh. That meant that Nehal Wadhera and Shashank Singh were able to get any balls due to the change in batting order. Tiwary said that Ponting chose the foreign batters or Indian talents and the plan did not work out for them. He added that if he continues to show lack of confidence in Indian players, PBKS will not win the title this year.

Shubman Gill Makes Interesting 'Paratha' Revelation. It Has A Hrithik Roshan Connection

Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill has been one of the top performers for his side in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The Indian cricket team batter has impressed everyone with his batting this season and it is one of the reasons why GT are currently leading in the IPL points table. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Gill talked about his life outside the cricketing world and even made some interesting revelations. One of the revelations was how Gill started eating 'parathas' as a kid and even spoke about how Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan played a big role in it.

"Has Taken Bull By The Horns": RCB Spin Bowling Coach On Batter Devdutt Padikkal

Ahead of his side's match against Delhi Capitals (DC) in Delhi, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) spin bowling coach Malolan Rangarajan spoke on Devdutt Padikkal, expressing happiness with his performances so far and hoping that he keeps up with his consistency during the back end of the tournament. At the third spot in the points table with six wins and three losses, and on a high after their first win at home, RCB will be aiming to avenge a loss at home to DC when they take on the Red and Blue side at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. DC is in the second spot, with six wins and two losses, giving them 12 points. After an up and down start to the season, Padikkal found consistency as a hard-hitting number three and has scored two successive fifties against Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Rajasthan Royals (RR).

Quartararo denies Marquez his home Spanish MotoGP pole

JEREZ, Spain: Frenchman Fabio Quartararo beat crowd favorite and six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez to take pole position at the Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix at the Circuito de Jerez on Saturday, where the lap record was broken twice.

IPL 2025 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap: Punjab Kings Gain A Spot At Expense Of Mumbai Indians

Rain played spoilsport as Kolkata Knight Riders' IPL match against Punjab Kings was called off after the visiting team posted 201 for 4 in Kolkata on Saturday. Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya slammed stellar half-centuries to lay a solid opening foundation, but KKR pulled things back at the death as Punjab Kings posted 201 for 4 after PBKS opted to bat. In reply, KKR were seven for no loss in one over when a sudden thunderstorm struck around 9.35pm, sending debris flying across the ground and even blowing the covers into the stands. The ground staff quickly covered the pitch, but relentless rain followed, leaving no scope for a resumption of play.

How Can KKR Qualify For IPL 2025 Playoffs After Match Against Punjab Kings Is Called Off

The IPL 2025 encounter between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens in Kolkata was called off due to bad weather on Saturday. Batting first, PBKS rode solid knocks from Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya to post a total of 201/4 in 20 overs. In response, KKR were 7 for no loss after one over when rain interrupted play. While the rain did stop for a bit, it resumed once again and the officials decided to call off the match. As a result, the players were split between the two teams.

Ambati Rayudu Opens Up On MS Dhoni's Future Plans For CSK

Former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu offered his perspective on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) current form and the learnings from their struggles in the ongoing Indian Premier League. "I know it's the lowest of lows, but it's also a great learning for CSK. If you rest on your laurels and don't keep an eye on the future, this is what can happen. From here on, they'll be very, very vigilant about evolving with the game. Even MS Dhoni has acknowledged that the game has moved on, and I'm sure he's already thinking about building a team for next year.

Leverkusen beat Augsburg to postpone Bayern’s title celebrations

LEVERKUSEN, Germany: Bayer Leverkusen beat Augsburg 2-0 in the Bundesliga on Saturday to postpone leaders Bayern Munich’s expected title win by at least a week. The still reigning Bundesliga champions are on 67 points, eight behind leaders Bayern with three matches left to play. The Bavarians can seal their 34th league crown with a win at RB Leipzig next week. Before Saturday’s game Leverkusen fans greeted coach Xabi Alonso, who led their team to an undefeated domestic league and Cup double last season, with loud applause and the unfurling of banners urging him to stay at the club. The Spaniard, who has a contract to 2026, is a target for several top European teams, including reportedly Real Madrid, and has declined to say if he will be at Leverkusen next season. Forward Patrik Schick struck in the 13th minute with Leverkusen’s first real chance, drilling home from the edge of the box for his 19th league goal of the season. Leverkusen had the ball in the net again but Nathan Tella’s header at the far post was ruled offside. They made amends in first-half stoppage time when Emiliano Buendia curled a shot past goalkeeper Finna Dahmen to make it 2-0 and ensure three points for the hosts. “It was a better game for us, with better energy and more self-belief,” Alonso told a press conference. Leverkusen had drawn their previous two league games to lose ground in the title race with Bayern. “We were solid and focused and I’m satisfied with this game.

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Ricky Ponting Accused Of 'Foreigner' Bias By Ex-India Star: "Punjab Kings Will Not Win..."

Shubman Gill Makes Interesting 'Paratha' Revelation. It Has A Hrithik Roshan Connection

"Has Taken Bull By The Horns": RCB Spin Bowling Coach On Batter Devdutt Padikkal

Quartararo denies Marquez his home Spanish MotoGP pole

IPL 2025 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap: Punjab Kings Gain A Spot At Expense Of Mumbai Indians

How Can KKR Qualify For IPL 2025 Playoffs After Match Against Punjab Kings Is Called Off

Ambati Rayudu Opens Up On MS Dhoni's Future Plans For CSK

Leverkusen beat Augsburg to postpone Bayern’s title celebrations