After three successful seasons with Kolkata Knight Riders, head coach Chandrakant Pandit has decided to move on and explore new opportunities. Under his leadership, the team had won the IPL trophy in 2024 but failed to maintain their performance in 2025, failing to make it to the playoffs. KKR thanked Pandit for his invaluable contributions and wished him all the best for the future. Former KKR player Ajinkya Rahane had taken over as captain for the 2025 season, but the team still struggled to perform. Pandit succeeded Brendon McCullum in 2022 and led the team for three seasons before stepping down.
Manchester United is looking to boost their attack by signing a proven goalscorer, exploring deals for Ollie Watkins and Benjamin Sesko. The club has opened informal talks with RB Leipzig for the 22-year-old Slovenia international, after their initial approach for Aston Villa's Watkins was rebuffed due to the high price tag. United now faces competition from Newcastle for Sesko's signature, with the potential departure of their current striker Alexander Isak to Liverpool. The club is in desperate need of a prolific striker, having only scored 44 goals in the Premier League last season.
As India and England gear up for the fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, both teams are facing multiple injury concerns. India's Rishabh Pant has fractured his toe, while Jasprit Bumrah is managing his workload and may not play at the Oval. England is also dealing with fatigue in their pace attack, with Stuart Broad suggesting that Jofra Archer should be rested for the final Test. Broad also believes that Gus Atkinson should make his Test debut in place of the exhausted Brydon Carse. Stay updated on all the latest sports news and real-time cricket updates.
In a major blow to the England cricket team, captain Ben Stokes has been ruled out of the fifth and final Test against India due to a shoulder injury. In his place, Ollie Pope will lead the team in the crucial match. The team is also making several changes, resting some bowlers and including others such as Jamie Overton in the Playing XI. Stay tuned for the upcoming match as England aims to clinch victory after a tough series against India.
Bharat Arun, who previously coached Kolkata Knight Riders, has signed a two-year deal with Lucknow Super Giants to become their bowling coach. Known for his technical skills, Arun will not only guide the team during IPL, but also work with the bowlers in the off-season as part of a broader player development plan. His hiring marks the end of Zaheer Khan's stint with the franchise, as LSG shows eagerness to invest in a year-round, systematic support for their bowlers.
After Argentine midfielder Lucho Gonzalez evaded questions about his future with Marseille, speculations have arisen that he may leave the reigning French champions this summer. With a contract until 2013, the 30-year-old's form has been under scrutiny following his stellar performance last season. Teammate Edouard Cisse blamed the team's overall struggles on the midfielder's drop in form, but also emphasized that they were all in the same boat.
The left-handed opener gains top spot in the ICC rankings with 829 rating points, surpassing Australia's Head who drops to second place with 814 rating points. Sharma has had a successful T20I career so far, scoring 535 runs in 17 matches at a strike rate of 193.85. While Sharma holds the top spot, his India teammates Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Yashasvi Jaiswal also feature in the top 11. Head has the chance to reclaim his top spot during the upcoming T20I series against South Africa, while Sharma may have the opportunity to retain his top spot during the 2025 Asia Cup.
Virat Kohli has been fined 20 percent of his match fee and given one demerit point for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during a recent cricket match. Many expected him to receive a one match ban, but here are the reasons why he was able to escape with a fine and demerit point instead. This includes the rare occurrence of a player receiving four demerit points at once and the specific guidelines laid out in Article 2.12 of the Code of Conduct. In the end, Kohli's match fee was reduced from Rs 15 lakh to Rs 12 lakh due to the fine.
After guiding the Kolkata Knight Riders to their 3rd IPL title in 2024, Chandrakant Pandit will not be continuing with the franchise as their head coach. The team expressed their gratitude for his contribution and leadership, but mentioned that Pandit has decided to explore new opportunities. Known for his hard-taskmaster style and rigid plans, Pandit has a track record of success in domestic cricket, including leading Vidarbha and Mumbai to multiple national championships.
Just days after a heated Test match at Old Trafford, Gautam Gambhir has once again been caught in a confrontation, this time with Lee Fortis, the pitch curator at The Oval in London. In a video captured by Indian media, Gambhir can be seen yelling at Fortis and refusing to follow his instructions. As tensions rise ahead of the final Test against England, fans are eager to see how the Indian team will perform on the controversial pitch.