New Zealand opener Will Young draws motivation from the Kiwi team's past win over India at the ICC KnockOut final in 2000, as they prepare to face India in the 2025 Champions Trophy final. The team, which was then known as KnockOut, chased down 265 runs in the last over to defeat India and claim their first men's ICC title. Young, who was eight years old at the time, now aims to emulate the success of his idols and carry on their legacy. He also spoke about the team's preparations and lessons learnt from their previous encounter against India.
Rasmus Hojlund scored the winning goal for Denmark against Portugal in the Nations League and then mimicked Cristiano Ronaldo's iconic celebration. Hojlund, a Manchester United striker, came off the bench to net the winner in his side's 1-0 victory. He later reflected on the special moment, saying "it couldn't have been written much better." Meanwhile, Portugal captain Bruno Fernandes admitted his side lacked aggression and needed to be smarter on the field.
In January 2025, Yuvraj Singh made history by scoring the most hundreds in India vs England ODIs. The former Indian all-rounder has four centuries to his name in 37 matches, surpassing Joe Root and Virat Kohli who hold the second and third positions respectively. The top 10 also includes former English players Robin Smith, Marcus Trescothick, and Ian Bell, along with current Indian captain Rohit Sharma and batting legend Sachin Tendulkar.
Star leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and his wife Dhanashree Verma have been granted divorce by the Mumbai family court. The couple, who got married in 2020, have been living separately since 2022 and finally filed for divorce in February 2025. Chahal, who was busy with IPL 2025, was exempted from the six-month cooling-off period and had to pay INR 4.75 crore as alimony to Verma. Meanwhile, he is all set to lead Punjab Kings in the upcoming IPL season, starting on March 25.
Denmark scored a crucial 78th-minute goal from substitute Rasmus Hojlund to secure a 1-0 win against Portugal in the first leg of their Nations League quarter-final. Manchester United forward Hojlund made up for his earlier miss with a calm finish from a cross by Andreas Skov Olsen. The Danes dominated the game, with Christian Eriksen also having a penalty saved by Diogo Costa. The victory puts Denmark in good stead for the second leg in Lisbon.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has announced two major changes in the game to favor the bowlers - lifting the ban on using saliva on the ball and allowing two balls per innings in night matches to counter the dew factor. The decision comes after several complaints from captains and players, including MS Dhoni, about the difficult conditions for spinners due to dew. This move is expected to bring back the balance between bat and ball and could change the dynamics of the game.
Yuzvendra Chahal, a well-known Indian cricketer, was seen at the Bandra Family Court dressed in a bold t-shirt that read "be your own sugar daddy" for his divorce proceedings. This news sparked a lot of curiosity among fans and media, with many wondering about the reason behind Chahal's choice of attire. The timing of his court appearance also coincided with the announcement of Union Budget 2025 and Delhi Assembly Elections 2025, adding to the buzz around his personal life.
Former Australia captain Michael Clarke shared his predictions for the upcoming 2025 IPL season on a podcast, naming SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) as the potential winners under the leadership of Pat Cummins. Clarke also believes that Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) will continue to struggle in their quest for a maiden title. He also backed Travis Head and Kuldeep Yadav for the Orange and Purple Caps, respectively, while discussing the potential playoffs teams. The new-look SRH, with the addition of Mohammad Shami and Ishan Kishan, will begin their campaign against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on March 23.
In the highly competitive 2025 season of the Women's Premier League (WPL), kiwi all-rounder Amelia Kerr emerged as the dominant bowler, securing the coveted Purple Cap with her impressive performance. Kerr bagged 18 wickets in just 10 matches, with a remarkable economy rate of 7.75. Her season's best bowling figures of 5/38 against UP Warriorz was a testament to her exceptional skills as a bowler.
With regular skipper Sanju Samson sidelined due to a finger injury, 23-year-old Riyan Parag will lead the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the first three Indian Premier League (IPL) matches. This move makes Parag one of the youngest captains in IPL history, behind only Virat Kohli. As Samson continues rehabilitation, Dhruv Jurel will handle wicketkeeping duties for the initial matches. Fans are eager to see how Parag, along with other talented young players like Nitish Rana and Yashasvi Jaiswal, will lead the Rajasthan Royals to victory in the upcoming season.
In a surprising move, the Rajasthan Royals have announced that Riyan Parag will lead the team in their first three IPL matches of the upcoming season. This decision was made due to regular skipper Sanju Samson's injury, with Parag being chosen for his strong captaincy skills. While Samson will still play as a batter, this change in leadership highlights Rajasthan's confidence in Parag's abilities and their commitment to a successful start to the tournament.