New Zealand head coach Stead quits white-ball roles
New Zealand head coach Gary Stead will no longer coach the one-day international and T20 teams but may re-apply for the test role, he said on Tuesday.
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Newcastle step up Champions League chase with Leicester win
LEICESTER, United Kingdom: Newcastle coasted to a 3-0 win over sorry Leicester on Monday to step up their Champions League charge and condemn the Foxes to an eighth straight Premier League defeat without scoring. Eddie Howe’s men, still on a high after winning the League Cup last month, are up to fifth in the table, level on points with fourth-placed Chelsea, but with a game in hand. Fifth place will almost certainly be enough to secure a place in the Champions League next season after strong performances by English clubs in continental competition. But Ruud van Nistelrooy’s hapless team are heading back down to the Championship after a solitary season in the Premier League. The visitors were 2-0 up in the 11th minute after two goals from Jacob Murphy, the second a tap-in from close range after an audacious effort from Fabian Schar hit the crossbar, and Harvey Barnes added a third before half-time. Leicester were brighter in the second half but could not end their goal drought in the league, which stretches back to January. The opening moments of the contest gave false hope to the long-suffering home fans as Jamie Vardy tested Nick Pope in the visitors’ goal. Newcastle were ahead in the just second minute after Tino Livramento squared for Murphy to tap home after an attack down the left. Minutes later time stood still as Schar, spotting goalkeeper Mads Hermansen off his line, nearly scored from his own half. His effort cannoned off the crossbar but landed at the feet of Murphy, who was the only player to react. The game was effectively over before half-time when former Leicester player Barnes finished from close range after Hermansen saved from Joelinton, declining to celebrate. Van Nistelrooy introduced Stephy Mavididi
IPL 2025 Points Table, Purple Cap, Orange Cap: Positions Of RCB, MI Remain Unchanged
It was a perfect thriller between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2025 on Monday. Getting an invitation to bat first, RCB posted 221 for 5 and then stopped MI at 209 for 9. The match went down to the wire with RCB emerging as the winners. While the Rajat Patidar-led side remained at the third spot after the win, Hardik-led MI too stayed at the number 8 position. Lucknow Super Giants' batter Nicholas Pooran continues to hold the Orange Cap with 201 runs from 4 matches. In the wicket-takers' list, Hardik Pandya has equalled Noor Ahmad's tally of 10 wickets.
"Watch Him Bat Like This...": Ex-India Star's Heartbreaking Take On MS Dhoni's Poor Show
Chennai Super Kings veteran MS Dhoni's performance is once again under the scanner. Dhoni, who was considered as one of the greatest finishers in the world, is failing miserably to recreate his magic in the ongoing season. During the recent defeat against Delhi Capitals, Dhoni remained unbeaten 30 off 26 balls as CSK failed to chase the target of 184 at the MA Chidambaram stadium on Saturday. Dhoni came out to bat when CSK needed 110 runs off 57 balls. However, his slow partnership with Vijay Shankar (69*) resulted in CSK's third defeat of the season.
It Would Be Honour To Coach Team India: Zaheer Khan
Zaheer Khan, former Indian left-arm fast bowler and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) mentor for the Indian Premier League, has said that it will be an honour if he gets an opportunity to coach Team India. "It would be an honour to coach Team India," Zaheer Khan told Boria Majumdar in Kolkata at a CII event, according to a video posted by RevSportz on their X handle. The left-arm fast bowler went on to participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for two additional years before retiring in 2017. Following his retirement, Zaheer Khan worked as a bowling coach with Mumbai Indians in international cricket prior to accepting a position as a mentor at LSG in 2024.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Stars Collide, End Up Spilling Catch; Ritika Sajdeh's Reaction Viral
Jitesh Sharma and Yash Dayal collided on the field as they ended up missing a catch during the IPL 2025 encounter between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians on Monday. During the 12th over of the MI innings, Suryakumar Yadav miscued a delivery from Yash Dayal and the ball went high up in the air. Both Dayal and Jitesh went for the catch but there was a huge miscommunication between the two cricketers. In the end, they ended up colliding with each other as the ball spilled out of Dayal's hands. Both cricketers were left unhappy while replays showed Jitesh was hit on his face. The incident left the crowd thrilled and Rohit Sharma's wife Ritika Sajdeh's reaction has gone viral on social media.
"Burden, Disappointment": Rohit Sharma Roasted Brutally After Another IPL 2025 Flop Show
Rohit Sharma failed to score big once again as the star Indian cricket team batter was dismissed for 17 during the IPL 2025 encounter between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Monday. It has been a disappointing campaign for Rohit and after missing the previous game due to injury, all eyes were on the experienced campaigner. Rohit started well with two fours and a six but ended up getting clean bowled by Yash Dayal. Rohit's dismissal led to a lot of criticism on social media as fans expressed their thoughts about the star batter and his major lack of form.
Virat Kohli Cheekily Pushes Jasprit Bumrah Away During IPL 2025 Clash - Video Goes Viral
Virat Kohli shared a heartwarming moment with Jasprit Bumrah during the IPL 2025 encounter between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians on Monday. Virat looked in sublime form as he slammed 67 off 42 deliveries - a knock that included a stunning six off Jasprit Bumrah. On the fifth delivery of the 11th over, Rajat Patidar played a delivery from Bumrah straight back to the bowler. Bumrah quickly collected the ball and attempted a run-out on the non-striker's end. It did not result in any dismissal and while walking back, Kohli cheekily pushed him away leaving Bumrah in splits.