Arne Slot has no concerns over Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk’s form
Liverpool boss Arne Slot insists he is not worried about skipper Virgil van Dijk’s form after the centre-back’s display in Sunday’s 3-2 defeat at Fulham.
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"Their Pace Bowling Was Tough": After Big Loss vs GT, SRH skipper Pat Cummins' Honest Admission
Following the defeat against the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain Pat Cummins opened up on the reason behind the team's loss in the 19th encounter of the ongoing 18th edition of the cash-rich league. Sensational ball striking by skipper Shubman Gill, Washington Sundar and Sherfane Rutherford and a magnificent four-wicket haul by Mohammed Siraj were the highlights as Gujarat Titans (GT) crushed a reckless Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at their own den by seven wickets on Sunday.
IPL Ban Deeply Affecting Pakistan Cricket? Ex-Skipper Makes Explosive Claim
Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has stated that the Men in Green ‘miss playing in the IPL' and it is a major reason why the nation has not performed up to their standards recently. After the inaugural edition of the IPL in 2008, which saw 12 Pakistani players play in the league, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decided to ban Pakistan players from the world's richest franchise league after the Mumbai terrorist attacks later in the year. “Obviously, we miss it as well (playing in the IPL), if we would have played then it increased the interest and business. Some broadcaster would definitely be showing it here if our players were playing,” Latif told IANS.
Ajinkya Rahane's Captaincy Floors Ex-KKR Skipper As Defending Champions Thump SRH
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), after a couple of difficult results in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, outmuscled Sunrisers Hyderabad, one of the most fearsome sides in the competition. KKR's 80-run victory speaks volumes of the ability they have, especially under the leadership of skipper Ajinkya Rahane, whose appointment as the team's captain had raised many eyebrows. Seeing Rahane rally his troops in the most effective manner possible, former KKR skipper Eoin Morgan admitted being floored.
SRH Coach Contradicts Skipper Pat Cummins' Verdict On 80-Run KKR Defeat
SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) bowling coach James Franklin expressed his dissatisfaction, saying that his bowlers weren't up to the mark in the death overs against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). SRH slumped to a record 80-run loss in their IPL 2025 match against KKR at the Eden Gardens on Thursday. Franklin suggested that SRH didn't bowl well in the second half of KKR's innings, contradicting the remarks made by captain Pat Cummins, who expressed disappointment over the missed opportunity, believing that the target was well within reach.
Kraigg Brathwaite Steps Down As West Indies Test captain, Shai Hope Appointed T20I Skipper
Kraigg Brathwaite has stepped down as skipper of the West Indies Test team after four years in charge, Cricket West Indies (CWI) said on Monday after a shift in leadership roles saw Shai Hope taking over captaincy of the T20I side. Brathwaite, 32, was appointed as West Indies' Test captain in place of Jason Holder in March 2021. Hope, who is also the team's ODI skipper, replaced Rovman Powell for T20I captaincy. Powell has led the T20 side since May 2023. In a statement, CWI said, "Brathwaite wanted to ensure the team had a period of transition before his departure. As a result, he has submitted his resignation ahead of the home series against Australia, giving the new leadership time to establish itself.
Despite First Win Of IPL 2025, RR Skipper Riyan Parag Faces Big Blow, Fined Heavily Due To...
Rajasthan Royals' stand-in captain Riyan Parag has been fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow overrate during his team's six-run victory over Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League match in Guwahati. RR posted 182/9 and then restricted CSK to 176/6, with Parag leading his team to their first win of the season at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in front of a home crowd on Sunday. "As this was his team's first offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL's Code of Conduct, which pertains to minimum over-rate offences, Parag was fined INR 12 lakhs," IPL said in a release.
IPL 2025: Asked About CSK's Poor Form, Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad Gives Unfiltered Reply
Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad blamed their poor starts and fielding lapses as key reasons behind their six-run defeat to Rajasthan Royals in the IPL on Sunday, marking their second consecutive loss. Nitish Rana's blistering 36-ball 81, combined with Wanindu Hasaranga's four-wicket haul, powered Rajasthan Royals to a hard-fought win at the Barsapara Stadium. Chasing 183, CSK lost Rachin Ravindra for duck while Rahul Tripathi got out after the power play as they finished at 176/6. They had lost their last match at home to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, a first in 17 years.