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On Team's Early Struggles, Ex-Rajasthan Royals Star's Concerning Verdict: "Seems A Bit Thin..."

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Robin Uthappa feels that Rajasthan Royals (RR) need to reflect on their auction strategy and analyse their shortcomings after suffering back-to-back defeats in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. Rajasthan lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad in their opening fixture before facing their second straight defeat against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Wednesday. Despite adding 14 players of their choice in last year's mega auction in Jeddah, the Jaipur-based franchise have not found the right balance in the playing 11 so far.

Rohit Sharma To Opt Out Of England Tests. Report Claims This Is The Reason

Rohit Sharma is likely to opt out of the Indian cricket team's upcoming Test series against England due to his dismal run of form in red-ball cricket, according to India Today. The report claimed that sources have confirmed that the Indian cricket team captain has already taken the decision. The sources added that Virat Kohli is most likely to retain his place in the squad. Rohit scored just 31 runs in 3 matches during the Test series against Australia and he even dropped himself for the final game in Sydney.

"Made Jofra Archer Look Like...": KKR Star Sums Up Quinton De Kock's Class With Big Praise

In a dominant display at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Wednesday night, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) cruised to victory, chasing down the Rajasthan Royals' 151 with eight wickets and a comfortable 15 balls to spare. For Moeen Ali, making his debut for KKR, the win was a testament to the team's warmth and collective spirit. Ali was full of praise for de Kock, whose innings decisively sealed the match. He called it 'an amazing innings' and noted how the South African wicketkeeper made batting look effortless.

Injured Latham out of Pakistan ODIs, Bracewell continues as NZ captain

New Zealand stumper-batsman Tom Latham was ruled out of the one-day series against Pakistan with a hand injury on Thursday leaving Michael Bracewell to continue as the side's captain.

'Loyalty Matters': RR Star Nitish Rana Trolled After Falling For 8 vs Old Team KKR In IPL 2025

The Indian Premier League 2025 has not started at a good note at all for Rajasthan Royals. With two losses in two matches, RR finds themselves in the bottom half of the IPL 2025 points table. RR scored 151/9 in 20 overs, a target which was chased down in 17.3 overs by Kolkata Knight Riders. The loss would be more bitter for RR player Nitish Rana, who was a KKR player till IPL 2024. He got out for just 8 and after that he was heavily trolled on social media.

Virender Sehwag Criticises Shubman Gill's Captaincy In IPL 2025. Reason Is This India Star

For Shubman Gill, the start to the IPL 2025 has not been good. The former IPL champions went down by 11 runs in its first match against Punjab Kings on Tuesday despite chase a huge target of 244. Indian cricket team great Virender Sehwag was unhappy with the way Shubman Gill led the side in the first match against Punjab Kings. His main concern was the way he made his bowling changes, particularly Mohammed Siraj. He was taken off the attack despite conceding only 14 in the first two overs.

On Potential England Return, Jonny Bairstow Big Admission: "That Comes By..."

Wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow feels it would be "stupid" to brush away the prospect of pushing for a return to the England international setup this summer. Thursday marks exactly nine months since Bairstow's last appearance in an England shirt. He was part of England's T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final heartbreak against India. In the aftermath of England's exit, Bairstow was axed from the Test side as part of a shuffle and revamp of the red-ball squad. England was forced to consider making a couple of changes after being humbled by India in a 4-1 series defeat.

On Replacing 'Ill' Sunil Narine, KKR Star's Honest Self Assessment: "My Job Is To..."

Moeen Ali feels he did a satisfactory job with the ball in the absence of Kolkata Knight Riders' premier spinner, Sunil Narine, against Rajasthan Royals in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Kolkata Knight Riders walked into the Barsapara Cricket Stadium without their all-time leading wicket-taker and the MVP of their last season's trophy-winning campaign, Sunil Narine. Narine was unavailable due to illness, and captain Ajinkya Rahane needed another spinner. With high hopes, he turned to Moeen Ali.

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On Team's Early Struggles, Ex-Rajasthan Royals Star's Concerning Verdict: "Seems A Bit Thin..."

Rohit Sharma To Opt Out Of England Tests. Report Claims This Is The Reason

"Made Jofra Archer Look Like...": KKR Star Sums Up Quinton De Kock's Class With Big Praise

Injured Latham out of Pakistan ODIs, Bracewell continues as NZ captain

'Loyalty Matters': RR Star Nitish Rana Trolled After Falling For 8 vs Old Team KKR In IPL 2025

Virender Sehwag Criticises Shubman Gill's Captaincy In IPL 2025. Reason Is This India Star

On Potential England Return, Jonny Bairstow Big Admission: "That Comes By..."

On Replacing 'Ill' Sunil Narine, KKR Star's Honest Self Assessment: "My Job Is To..."