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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.

Mumbai Indians Rookie Ashwani Kumar Scripts IPL History, Becomes First Indian Ever To...

Ashwani Kumar's record four wicket-haul on IPL debut and Ryan Rickelton's 62 not out powered Mumbai Indians to a commanding eight-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders here on Monday. The 23-year-old Ashwani from Punjab's Jhanjeri became the first Indian ever to to take four wickets on IPL debut as he ended with figures of 3-0-24-4 to blow away KKR's star-studded batting lineup. With only four senior T20 matches in his kitty apart from four List A games and two Ranji Trophy matches, Ashwani's rich returns heralded the domination shown by MI's seamers.

Boos In 2024 To Loud Cheers In 2025: How Hardik Pandya Won Back The Hearts Of Mumbai Indians Fans

The tide has turned completely for Hardik Pandya in IPL 2025. The Mumbai Indians (MI) captain does not have to listen to loud boos any longer when he goes up for the toss or comes out to bat. The pain of Rohit Sharma no longer being MI captain has worn off for the fans, because now the feeling is that the man-in-charge has been pivotal in India lifting two ICC trophies. And as Mumbai Indians played their first home match of IPL 2025, the emotion towards Hardik was clear to see.

"Engage In Constructive Self-Criticism": Punjab Kings Pacer Arshdeep Singh's Mantra To Improve

Left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh, who has evolved into a death-overs specialist since bursting on to the scene, has attributed his success to constructive self-criticism and steadily improving by half a percent after every game. The 26-year-old Arshdeep, who plays for Punjab Kings in the IPL, picked up the important wickets of Sai Sudharsan and Sherfane Rutherford in his team's 11-run victory over Gujarat Titans in their only match so far this season. On how he has evolved over the years, Arshdeep told JioHotstar: "The key is to improve by 1% to 1.5% after every game, every day — whether the performance was good or bad. I've always believed that the biggest room in the world is the room for improvement.

"If You Are Shaking...": Harbhajan Singh Tears Into CSK Star Over Continuous Flop Shows

The Chennai Super Kings slumped to their second consecutive loss in IPL 2025 as the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side was outplayed by the Rajasthan Royals on Sunday. It was a batting performance that left a lot to be desired despite skipper Gaikwad scoring a half-century. Following the result, former Indian cricket team spinner Harbhajan Singh pointed out some aspects that he believes are pulling CSK down at the moment. Rahul Tripathi is one of those 'aspects', and Harbhajan doesn't think will be seen in the playing XI when CSK face Delhi Capitals next.

Big BCCI Central Contracts Boost For Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Says Report. Shreyas Iyer To...

India stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are set to continue their A+ grade BCCI central contract list for 2025-26, while Shreyas Iyer is expected to return to the list after being dropped on the previous occasion due to reportedly missing domestic cricket. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is looking to retain Virat and Rohit in the A contract, which will see them earn Rs 7 crore despite the duo's retirement from the T20I format. Rohit and Virat had their last dance in the format after ending India's ICC trophy drought by lifting the T20 World Cup last year in Barbados.

Pakistan Star Batters Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman Pick Toughest Bowlers They Faced

Pakistan's ODI captain Mohammad Rizwan chose India's prime pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah, as the bowler who has caused him difficulty in the present scenario. For his fellow compatriot Fakhar Zaman, it is English tearaway Jofra Archer when he has the new ball in his hand. In a special show, Rizwan, Fakhar and Naseem Shah had a candid chat with former Pak pacer Wahab Riaz playing the host's role. Wahab posed a question to Pakistan's famed cricketing faces and asked them the 'most difficult player' they had faced.

Suryakumar Yadav Joins Elite T20 Club After Explosive Cameo Against Kolkata Knight Riders

Suryakumar Yadav became just the fifth player for India to cross the 8000-run landmark in the T20 format following his scorching display in the Indian Premier League. The unorthodox batter achieved the feat during Mumbai Indians' 8-wicket triumph over the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in the ongoing 18th edition of the IPL. It was one-way traffic throughout the encounter between two behemoths of the cash-rich league. Suryakumar, with his dynamism and swagger, came in to leave the spectators mesmerised with his explosive cameo to steer MI to its first win of the season.

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

Mumbai Indians Rookie Ashwani Kumar Scripts IPL History, Becomes First Indian Ever To...

Boos In 2024 To Loud Cheers In 2025: How Hardik Pandya Won Back The Hearts Of Mumbai Indians Fans

"Engage In Constructive Self-Criticism": Punjab Kings Pacer Arshdeep Singh's Mantra To Improve

"If You Are Shaking...": Harbhajan Singh Tears Into CSK Star Over Continuous Flop Shows

Big BCCI Central Contracts Boost For Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Says Report. Shreyas Iyer To...

Pakistan Star Batters Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman Pick Toughest Bowlers They Faced

Suryakumar Yadav Joins Elite T20 Club After Explosive Cameo Against Kolkata Knight Riders