Lucknow: As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 heats up, the clash between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on April 4 promises to be a tantalizing encounter. With both teams desperate to find consistency after registering just one win each in their first three matches, this game at LSG’s home fortress could prove to be a turning point. The question on every cricket fan’s mind is: who has the edge at Ekana? To answer this, we…
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“WINNING FOUR ICC TITLES IS TRULY A BLESSING” – VIRAT KOHLI
Mumbai: Following India’s triumph in the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, India’s key players Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, and Hardik Pandya shared their thoughts exclusively on Star Sports, reflecting on the journey, their performances, and the emotions of lifting the prestigious ICC trophy. Virat Kohli spoke exclusively on Star Sports about winning the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 after many years “It’s been a long time since we’ve had a Champions Trophy, and the format is really good. This was our aim. After a tough tour of Australia,…
Read MoreKohli’s Masterclass Seals India’s Dominant Victory Over Pakistan
Dubai: Virat Kohli once again proved why he is regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in ODI cricket, leading India to a comfortable six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Chasing a modest target of 242, Kohli’s unbeaten 100 off 111 deliveries anchored the Indian innings, ensuring a crucial win in this high-stakes encounter at the Dubai International Stadium. Kohli’s Record-Breaking Knock Coming in to bat after India lost an early wicket, Kohli steadied the innings with a masterful display of controlled aggression. His 51st ODI…
Read MoreISPL Season 2 Ends, Majhi Mumbai Clinches Title
Mumbai: The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) Season 2 concluded with Majhi Mumbai emerging as champions after a thrilling three-wicket win over Srinagar Ke Veer in a nail-biting final at the Dadoji Kondadev Stadium. Ankur’s massive six sealed Mumbai’s victory, making up for their runner-up finish last season. The 20-day tournament brought together youthful energy and seasoned talent, delivering edge-of-the-seat thrillers and electrifying performances. Endorsed by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, ISPL has become a platform for street cricketers to shine. Tendulkar, alongside core committee members Ashish Shelar, Suraj Samat, Minal…
Read MoreRaina: Kohli and Rohit’s Form Key to India’s Champions Trophy Success
(Mumbai): India has been placed in a challenging group with Pakistan, New Zealand, and Bangladesh for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, and former cricketer Suresh Raina believes the form of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be key to India’s chances. The tournament, set to begin on February 19 in Pakistan, will see India play all their matches in Dubai due to a hybrid model agreement. Raina, speaking to Star Sports, praised Rohit’s recent form post the 2023 ODI World Cup, noting his impressive strike rate of 119-120. Raina emphasized…
Read MoreTraditionally local tournaments are crucial says Rohit Sharma
Mumbai: India captain Rohit Sharma has emphasized the significance of local cricket competitions such as the Ranji Trophy in the national Test squad selection process, providing a forceful reminder of the game’s worth. After India’s most recent 2-0 ODI series loss to Sri Lanka in Colombo, Rohit emphasised that traditional local tournaments are still vital for developing talent, even with the success of the Indian Premier League (IPL). While the IPL is an important platform, captain Rohit Sharma admitted that the importance of India’s domestic cricket system has not been…
Read MoreRohit Sharma has a lot of cricket left in him
Dallas: After winning the T20 World Cup 2024 title, Rohit Sharma has retired from T20 International. Under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, India won the T20 World Cup title after 17 years. Also ended the 11-year drought of winning the ICC trophy. Rohit Sharma also showed amazing batting in the T20 World Cup. At present, the age of Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma, who won the T20 World Cup Trophy 2024, is more than 37 years. In such a situation, how many years can he play international cricket now,…
Read MoreRohit Sharma, Virat Kohli could be a winning combo
New Delhi: The countdown for the T20 World Cup to be held in West Indies and America has started. Meanwhile, before the mega-event, former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has given a big statement regarding Virat Kohli’s batting order in the World Cup. Virat Kohli has had a fantastic IPL season, in which he has so far scored 708 runs at an average of 64.36. Opening for Royal Challengers Bangalore, Virat has performed well with a strike rate of 155.60. This is his best figure in his IPL career. Ricky Ponting…
Read MoreHeartening to see Rohit Sharma’s real gameplay – Gavaskar
Mumbai: Speaking exclusively to Star Sports Cricket Live, former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar shared his thoughts on Rohit Sharma’s innings and its significance for the upcoming World Cup, “Well, that was such a nice thing to see. Because look, we know that Mumbai Indians can’t qualify, but to see Rohit Sharma, the Indian captain for the T20 World Cup starting in about 15 days’ time, batting the way that he has, it’s very heartening. That’s exactly what you want. You want Rohit Sharma to be setting the team off to…
Read MoreRohit Sharma advocates India vs Pakistan encounter
New Delhi: In the cricket world, fans eagerly wait for the clash between India and Pakistan. The last bilateral series (Test) between the two countries was played in 2006 or 2007. Since then, no Test series has been played due to political tensions between the two countries. Whereas Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has been advocating a bilateral series between India and Pakistan. He said that it will be a great match and will be very good for Test cricket. Know what Rohit Sharma said- Rohit Sharma has said…
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