Day: June 12, 2025

Mumbai: Shreyas Iyer’s SOBO Mumbai Falcons secured a spot in the T20 Mumbai League 2025 final with a five-wicket victory over the Bandra Blasters, fueled by Akash Parkar’s all-around play and Ishan Mulchandani’s impressive half-century. They will face Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals on Thursday in the finals. Batting first in the second semi-final, the Bandra Blasters managed 130 runs, with Dhrumil Matkar (34) and Akash Anand (31) leading their scoring, while Akash Parkar shone for the SOBO Mumbai Falcons with three wickets. The Falcons then comfortably chased the target…

Mumbai: Ahead of the ICC World Test Championship Final, South African cricketer Keshav Maharaj spoke to JioHotstar and Star Sports network on South Africa’s well-rounded bowling attack, crediting its balance and variety as a cornerstone of their recent success: “The variety in our bowling attack really complements each other. We’ve got height, pace, swing, aggression, and still maintain control. It’s probably one of the most balanced attacks we’ve had in a long time. After the greats moved on, we went through a transition to find the right combination, and I…

Mumbai: Speaking exclusively on Star Sports, South African pacer Kagiso Rabada shared his excitement ahead of the ICC WTC final: “It’s the ultimate setting, especially at Lord’s – a brilliant venue. We’re up against a strong team, and I wouldn’t want it any other way. It’ll be very special—especially with this South African team. It’s a very inexperienced side, but we’ve performed much better than expected. We have a lot of belief. There’s always a sense of responsibility. Right from the day I started playing for South Africa, I’ve always…

Mumbai: After a week of intense competition, it all comes down to the final showdown in the third season of the T20 Mumbai League. On one side stand the high-flying SoBo Mumbai Falcons led by India batter Shreyas Iyer, and on the other, the in-form Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals, captained by the ever-reliable Siddhesh Lad. Both teams enter the title clash riding on momentum, depth and standout individual brilliance, setting the stage for a thrilling contest at the iconic Wankhede Stadium here on Thursday. Royals rely on senior core…

London : In a historic and symbolic gesture, International Cricket Council (ICC) Chair Jay Shah rang the iconic Lord’s bell to mark the commencement of the much-anticipated World Test Championship (WTC) Final between Australia and South Africa. The ceremonial bell ringing, a cherished tradition at the “Home of Cricket,” officially signaled the start of what promises to be a thrilling five-day contest between two cricketing heavyweights. Jay Shah, who took over as ICC Chair earlier this year, became the first Indian administrator to perform the bell-ringing honour at a WTC…

Mumbai: Following the conclusion of Day 1 of the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 between Australia and South Africa, JioStar experts shared their insights on key performances and moments JioStar expert Matthew Hayden offered a session-by-session breakdown of Day 1: “I’m not entirely convinced it was Australia’s day. South Africa won the first session, and Australia’s comeback in the final session—nine wickets in all—was surprising. The conditions were odd: cloudy for half the day and sunny for the other half. Batting should have been easier, but it wasn’t. I’d…