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"Delhi Capitals Have Stronger Squad Than Last Year": Sourav Ganguly After WPL 2025 Auction

Delhi Capitals entered the WPL 2025 Auction with a budget of Rs 2.5 crore, aiming to fill four slots. They successfully secured wicketkeepers Nandini Kashyap and Sarah Bryce, all-rounder N Charani, and young talent Niki Prasad. “Very good auction for us to be honest. I've been with this WPL team for two seasons now, watching them closely, involved in the auction and everything. And we are far stronger squad than we were last year, with Nandini and Sarah in the squad now, we are looking very good,” Sourav Ganguly, Director of Cricket – Delhi Capitals (WPL) reflected after the auction.

U19 Women's Asia Cup: Sonam Yadav, G Kamalini Guide India To 9-Wicket Win Over Pakistan

Sonam Yadav and G Kamalini powered India to a massive nine-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening Group A match of the inaugural U19 Women's Asia Cup on Sunday. Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat first at Bayuemas Oval but the move backfired them as they were restricted to 67/7 in 20 overs with Sonam Yadav returning with the figures of 4-6 in her four overs. For Pakistan, wicketkeeper-batter Komal Khan top-scored with a score of 24 studded with four boundaries as no other batter barring Fatima Khan (11) was able to reach a double-digit score.

"Get Out Of My Space": Australia Great Slams Mohammed Siraj-Marnus Labuschagne Bail-Switching Drama

One of the highlights of Day 2 of the third Test between India and Australia was the 'bail-switching' moment between India pacer Mohammed Siraj and Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne. In an act of superstition, Siraj walked over to Labuschagne's stumps and switched the position of the bails. As Siraj turned back, Labuschagne himself switched the bails back to the original position. It didn't work out for him, as he got dismissed moments later off the bowling of Nitish Reddy. Legendary Australia batter Matthew Hayden slammed Labuschagne for getting distracted.

Jasprit Bumrah Faces 'Racial Slur' On Commentary; Fans Reminded Of 'Monkeygate' Scandal

Former England women's cricket team star Isa Guha found herself in the middle of a massive controversy after making a racially insensitive remark about Jasprit Bumrah on commentary during Day 2 of the third Test encounter against Australia on Sunday. Following the dismissals of Nathan McSweeney and Usman Khawaja, legendary Australia pacer Brett Lee was left impressed by Bumrah's bowling and he went on to share his thoughts. "Bumrah, today: five overs, 2-4. So, that's the tone, and that's what you want from the ex-skipper," Lee said on FOX Cricket. In response, Guha referred to Bumrah as the "Most Valuable Primate" - a comment that sparked a massive row and earned her a lot of criticism from the fans.

Watch: Mohammed Siraj's Act Leaves Ravindra Jadeja Fuming, Earns Him A Mouthful During 3rd Test Against Australia

Mohammed Siraj's act left Ravindra Jadeja absolutely fuming and it even earned him a mouthful from the Indian cricket team all-rounder during Day 2 of the third Test encounter against Australia in Brisbane on Sunday. During the second session of the day, Head pushed the ball towards the offside and went for a quick single. Siraj was quick to collect the ball but his throw was too reckless as it went over the batter and Jadeja seemed to be in a bit of bother after collecting it. The all-rounder was not happy with Siraj 's aggression and he ended up hurling a mouthful while shaking his head in pain.

Akash Deep Saves Boundary But Australia Still Get 4 Runs During 3rd Test - Video Goes Viral

A rare action took place on Day 2 of the India vs Australia third Test match at The Gabba, Brisbane. In the 95th over of Australia's batting on Sunday, the pair of Pat Cummins and Alex Carey ran four runs in one go. It happened when Cummins drove Nitish Reddy's third ball of the over beautifully through extra cover. Akash Deep chased the ball and managed to stop it. However, before the ball could be thrown back, the duo of Cummins and Carey ran four.

WPL 2025 Auction: Full List Of Sold Players With Price

WPL Auction 2025: A total of 120 players are set to feature at the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 Auction on Sunday in Bengaluru. The auction pool included 91 Indian players and 29 international stars, featuring three emerging talents from Associate Nations. Of these, 30 players were capped (9 Indian, 21 overseas), while 90 are uncapped (82 Indian, 8 overseas). With most franchises retaining their core squads, only 19 slots remained open, including 5 for overseas players.

Jasprit Bumrah Breaks Kapil Dev's Record, Becomes First Indian Bowler To...

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah was at his absolute best on Day 2 of the side's third Test against Australia at The Gabba, Brisbane. Bumrah shone with figures of 5 for 72, helping the visitors make a strong comeback in the game after Travis Head's marathon 152-run knock. Australia finished the day at 405 for 7 with Alex Carey and Mitchell Starc at the crease. It was Bumrah's magical spell with the second new ball that helped India bounce back. Australia were 316 for 3 when Bumrah opened the floodgates for the visitors.

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"Delhi Capitals Have Stronger Squad Than Last Year": Sourav Ganguly After WPL 2025 Auction

U19 Women's Asia Cup: Sonam Yadav, G Kamalini Guide India To 9-Wicket Win Over Pakistan

"Get Out Of My Space": Australia Great Slams Mohammed Siraj-Marnus Labuschagne Bail-Switching Drama

Jasprit Bumrah Faces 'Racial Slur' On Commentary; Fans Reminded Of 'Monkeygate' Scandal

Watch: Mohammed Siraj's Act Leaves Ravindra Jadeja Fuming, Earns Him A Mouthful During 3rd Test Against Australia

Akash Deep Saves Boundary But Australia Still Get 4 Runs During 3rd Test - Video Goes Viral

WPL 2025 Auction: Full List Of Sold Players With Price

Jasprit Bumrah Breaks Kapil Dev's Record, Becomes First Indian Bowler To...