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Kagiso Rabada Misses All Important IPL 2025 Match For GT vs RCB. This Is The Reason

Gujarat Titans (GT) skipper Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bowl first against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 14th encounter of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday. This clash is the third match for both sides in the 18th edition of the cash-rich league. Currently, the RCB are placed at the top of the IPL 2025 points table with four points whereas the Gujarat-based franchise is on fourth with two points from their two matches so far in the ongoing tournament.

"Team To Watch Out For": Kane Williamson Praises Punjab Kings After Victory Over LSG

Former New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson praised the Punjab Kings' balanced squad, cohesive playing style, and strong leadership after their victory over Lucknow Super Giants in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Williamson expressed his views while speaking on Jio Hotstar. The former New Zealand skipper particularly commended Shreyas Iyer for his confident and focused approach, which he said has been inspiring his teammates. Williamson was impressed by the team's ability to effectively utilise a diverse range of players, contributing to their strong start to the season.

India's 2011 World Cup Winning Squad Relive Famous Win On 14-Year Anniversary

April 2, 2011 saw one of the greatest chapters of Indian cricket being written as the nation lifted the ODI World Cup for the second time, 28 years after the first, at the Wankhede Stadium. 14 years later, on the anniversary of the famous win, the players of that 2011 WC winning squad still look back on that night in Mumbai fondly and took to social media to celebrate the occasion.

"Big Shock": Rs 27 Crore Buy Rishabh Pant's Flop Start In IPL 2025 Decoded By Ex-India Star

Rishabh Pant, the costliest player in the Indian Premier League history, has had a forgettable start to the 2025 season. Around four months ago, the wicketkeeper-batter scripted history at IPL 2025 auction after Lucknow Super Giants bought him for a whopping sum of INR 27 crore. Not only in the IPL auction history, but also in the entire event, this was the first time that a player was signed for such a massive salary. However, has failed to live up to the expectations of the franchise so far, returning scores of 0, 15 and 2 in his three innings in IPL 2025 so far.

New Zealand Clinch Series Against Pakistan, Eye Whitewash In Final ODI

New Zealand secured the series against Pakistan with an emphatic 84-run victory in Hamilton on Wednesday. The Kiwis will now head to Mount Maunganui for the final ODI on Saturday, aiming for a clean sweep. The hero of the second innings for them was Ben Sears, who delivered a stunning performance, claiming a five-wicket haul in just his third ODI. After going wicketless in his first two games, Sears emerged as the standout bowler, leading New Zealand to victory with figures of 5/59.

"If BCCI Doesn't Want To Remember Tiger's Legacy...": Sharmila Tagore On England Board's Call To Retire Pataudi Trophy

After the IPL 2025, the Indian cricket team will fly out to England for a five-Test series starting June 20. However, this time the tournament may not be called the Pataudi Trophy - named after the Pataudi family which gave India two captains Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi and Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi [nicknamed Tiger Pataudi]. A report in Cricbuzz said that the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is contemplating to 'retire' the Pataudi Trophy from the upcoming series. The Pataudi Trophy was first awarded in 2007 to commemorate 75 years of first India vs England Test. Since then, the Pataudi Trophy has been the name of the India vs England bilateral contest played in England.

Massive Boost For Rajasthan Royals As Sanju Samson Gets NCA Clearance For Wicket-Keeping Duties

Sanju Samson is set to return as Rajasthan Royals captain after receiving clearance from the National Cricket Academy to keep wickets in the Indian Premier League. Samson had undergone surgery on his right index finger after being hit by former RR teammate and England pacer Jofra Archer during India's T20I series against England in February. He had played in the first three games for Rajasthan Royals only as a specialist batter with Riyan Parag leading the side. While Samson was substituted in during RR's season-opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad, he was substituted out in the contests against Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders, scoring 66, 13 and 20 runs.

"Jasprit Bumrah's Injury More Serious": Mumbai Indians Suffer Fresh Setback Over Pacer's Return

After two consecutive losses, the Mumbai Indians secured their first victory of the season in the match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) thanks to rookie pacer Ashwani Kumar. With Jasprit Bumrah out injured, MI had to dig deep into their resources and back inexperienced players in the search of their first win of the campaign. While MI are learning to stay afloat, the management is eagerly waiting for Bumrah's return. However, the pacer is unlikely to be drafted into the team's XI anytime soon despite reaching the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.

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Kagiso Rabada Misses All Important IPL 2025 Match For GT vs RCB. This Is The Reason

"Team To Watch Out For": Kane Williamson Praises Punjab Kings After Victory Over LSG

India's 2011 World Cup Winning Squad Relive Famous Win On 14-Year Anniversary

"Big Shock": Rs 27 Crore Buy Rishabh Pant's Flop Start In IPL 2025 Decoded By Ex-India Star

New Zealand Clinch Series Against Pakistan, Eye Whitewash In Final ODI

"If BCCI Doesn't Want To Remember Tiger's Legacy...": Sharmila Tagore On England Board's Call To Retire Pataudi Trophy

Massive Boost For Rajasthan Royals As Sanju Samson Gets NCA Clearance For Wicket-Keeping Duties

"Jasprit Bumrah's Injury More Serious": Mumbai Indians Suffer Fresh Setback Over Pacer's Return