Trent Boult is closing in on Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s IPL powerplay wicket record, with 66 wickets and six at the death this season, showcasing his versatility as a bowler.
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Lancashire’s CEO, Daniel Gidney, suggests that the ECB should offer the BCCI a minority stake in the Hundred to attract Indian men’s players, as current policies restrict their participation in leagues outside the IPL.
The IPL’s match count has stagnated at 74 for four consecutive years, despite plans to increase to 84 by 2025, contrasting with global trends of expanding sports leagues.
Jasprit Bumrah has been recognised as the Leading Men’s Cricketer in the World for 2025, following a historic performance in 2024 where he became the first Test bowler to take 200 wickets at an average below 20.
Todd Greenberg emphasises the need for innovative solutions to prevent bad light from halting play, prioritising the experience of paying fans.
India will tour Bangladesh for six white-ball matches in August, comprising three ODIs and three T20Is, marking their first bilateral T20I series in the country.
Chennai Super Kings have signed 17-year-old Ayush Mhatre as a replacement for injured captain Ruturaj Gaikwad for IPL 2025, at a cost of INR 30 lakh.
Harry Moore, 17, has been sidelined for at least eight weeks due to a back injury sustained during a pre-season friendly.
The Hobart Hurricanes, following their BBL championship win, will represent Australia in the Global Super League (GSL) in Guyana, scheduled for July.
Grace Scrivens, 21, will lead England A’s red-ball team in a four-day match against Australia A in Sydney, following her successful T20I captaincy earlier in the tour.
Harry Brook has committed to prioritising his role as England’s limited-overs captain over franchise cricket, stating that no amount of money will sway him from representing his country.
Lucknow Super Giants have effectively utilised experienced overseas batters Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran, leading to explosive performances and a potent top order.
Paul Marsh, the incoming head of the Australian Cricketers’ Association, warns that international cricket is at risk if T20 tournaments continue to dictate scheduling.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has successfully enhanced their performance by effectively utilising their Indian players, with notable improvements from Devdutt Padikkal and Jitesh Sharma this season.
Jofra Archer’s figures of 0 for 76 set a new IPL record for the most runs conceded in a four-over spell, surpassing the previous record of 73 runs held by Mohit Sharma.
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia affirmed the decision to schedule the Test match in Delhi, citing adherence to the rotation policy and asserting that pollution issues are not consistent year-on-year.
Quinn Rooney’s photograph captures Nathan Lyon and his teammates appealing for an lbw decision during Australia’s 184-run victory over India in the Boxing Day Test.
Guwahati will host its inaugural Test match, becoming the 30th venue in India for the format, from November 22 to 26 against South Africa.
Matt Kuhnemann has secured a central contract with cricket Australia, establishing himself as the team’s No. 2 red-ball spinner following a successful Test series in Sri Lanka.
Charlotte Edwards, former England captain, has been appointed as the head coach of the England Women’s cricket team, succeeding Jon Lewis after a disappointing Ashes series.
Mitchell Marsh and Tim David are expected to re-sign with Perth Scorchers and Hobart Hurricanes, respectively, following the lifting of the contracting embargo period on Monday.
Kane Williamson advocates for designated international windows to enhance the competitiveness of the World Test Championship (WTC), addressing concerns over uneven scheduling among teams.