Shreyas Iyer returns to the BCCI's central contract list after a year of absence due to a fallout with the selection committee. Along with him, newcomers Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Abhishek Sharma make their debut on the list. These changes come after Team India's successful run at the 2025 Champions Trophy, where Iyer emerged as the top scorer. Other notable names include Ishan Kishan who gets a Grade C contract, and MS Dhoni hinting at bringing in younger players in the next IPL season.
New Zealand's star all-rounder Glenn Phillips has abruptly left his IPL team, the Gujarat Titans, after rumors of a possible injury began to circulate. The 28-year-old, who impressed in the recently concluded Champions Trophy, was acquired by the Titans at auction for Rs 2 crore. Phillips' explosive ability and exceptional fielding skills made him a valuable addition to the team, but sources say he may have suffered an injury during a match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 6. The Titans have not yet commented on the matter, leaving their fans eager to know the extent of Phillips' injury and whether a replacement will be sought.
After leading the Indian cricket team to victory in the ICC Champions Trophy, Virat Kohli has announced his next big goal - winning the ODI World Cup in 2027. Amid speculation about his potential retirement, Kohli made it clear that he is not looking to slow down anytime soon. Meanwhile, other Indian players, including Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer, are set to retain their A+ grade contracts.
After leading India to the ICC Champions Trophy title, head coach Gautam Gambhir is taking some time off in France. With his wife Natasha and two daughters, Gambhir is exploring the scenic snow-capped mountains. Post his vacation, Gambhir will join the India A squad for their tour of England, giving him a chance to assess players in English conditions before India's upcoming series.
In an interaction with media, former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson predicts that Virat Kohli will have a big impact on the fortunes of Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2025. Despite a tweaked batting approach, Kohli's hunger and passion remains, which was evident in his recent performances in the Champions Trophy. With the first season-opening match between RCB and KKR set to take place after 17 years, get the latest updates on IPL 2025, including points table, teams, schedule, most runs and most wickets, as well as live cricket score updates.
A viral video claiming that the 'Jai Shree Ganesh' song was played at the Dubai International Stadium during India's victory against Pakistan in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match has been proven false. The video is a compilation of two separate clips from different stadiums- one from the 50th-anniversary celebrations at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and the other from the India vs England third ODI in Ahmedabad. The claim sparked a huge social media reaction before being debunked.
India's star cricket batter, Virat Kohli, silenced critics with a memorable performance against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy. After not scoring an ODI hundred since November 2023, Kohli's unbeaten 100 not only secured a crucial win for India, but also made him the fastest to reach 14,000 ODI runs, behind only Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara. His formative coach, Rajkumar Sharma, expressed pride in his achievements and praised his ability to perform in high-pressure matches. With Kohli's continued success, India's chances of winning the Champions Trophy are looking strong.
After 70 long years, Newcastle United finally clinched a major domestic trophy as they beat defending champions Liverpool 2-1 in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium. The Magpies, who had previously lost their last five final appearances, including the 2023 Carabao Cup final, were determined to end their drought and put in a stunning performance against the Reds. Goals from Dan Burn and Alexander Isak secured the win for Newcastle, despite a late goal from Liverpool's Federico Chiesa. With this historic victory, Newcastle has once again cemented their place in English football and brought joy to their loyal fans who have waited decades for this moment.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma's selection of spinners, including Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, and Varun Chakaravarthy, proved to be the decisive factor in their win against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final. Despite facing a setback with an injury to Patel, Rohit's strategic use of spin bowlers and their stellar performance limited New Zealand to a manageable total, ultimately leading to India's victory.
Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has brushed aside retirement rumors and stated that he is keeping his options open for his future in the sport after winning the Champions Trophy 2025. Meanwhile, former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has given his opinion on whether Sharma will be able to play in the ODI World Cup 2027 or not, stating that he and Virat Kohli will have to maintain a strict and disciplined fitness routine for the next two years if they want to play in the tournament.