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In a major development for England women, it was announced that ace all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt will be the new captain of the England women’s team. Sciver-Brunt was the vice captain of the side when Heather Knight led the side. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/nat-sciver-brunt-announced-as-new-england-women-s-captain-2025-04-29-987873

The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) is considering expanding the IPL season to 94 matches from the 2028 season. However, despite the longer season, there are currently no plans to add new teams to the tournament as of yet. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/arun-dhumal-hints-at-94-match-ipl-season-from-2028-without-addition-of-new-teams-2025-04-28-987702

Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and elected to bowl first in the women's tri-nations series opener against Sri Lanka at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday morning after the rain had delayed the first game by a couple of hours. A lot of water beat the outfield before the groundsmen got into action quickly and the damp conditions at the venue dictated Harmanpreet's decision after the match was reduced to 39 overs per side. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/ind-w-vs-sl-w-india-hand-debuts-to-kashvee-gautam-ns-charani-after-opting-to-bowl-first-in-tri-series-opener-2025-04-27-987522

Harshal Patel has been sensational in the ongoing IPL 2025. He has clinched 13 wickets at an economy rate of 9.03, which is commendable, given how poor Sunrisers Hyderabad has been in this edition of the cash-rich league. He often bowls in the death over, which is one of the toughest tasks in the business. However, Harshal has been consistent and is currently the fourth-leading wicket-taker of the tournament. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/anil-kumble-lauds-ipl-veteran-for-impeccable-bowling-in-ongoing-season-2025-04-26-987436

Game 43 of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2025 sees Chennai Super Kings taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad. Both sides lock horns at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on April 25, and with both sides sitting in the bottom end of the table, they will hope to improve in the upcoming clash. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/csk-vs-srh-ipl-2025-live-score-chennai-super-kings-vs-sunrisers-hyderabad-ma-chidambaram-stadium-chennai-latest-update-987341

Ace pacer Josh Hazlewood has been commendable in the ongoing IPL 2025. The Australia international has clinched 16 wickets in nine matches and is currently the joint-leading wicket-taker of the tournament. Against Rajasthan Royals in the last match, Hazlewood conceded only seven runs in the death over, where he bowled two overs and picked up three wickets in the timeframe. In total, he clinched four and was adjudged Player of the Match for changing the complexion of the match. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/rcb-coach-lavishes-praise-on-star-bowler-after-heroics-against-rajasthan-royals-2025-04-25-987340

The horrid run for Rajasthan Royals in the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2025 continued after the side lost yet another winnable game when they failed to chase down 18 runs in the last two overs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The loss meant that the inaugural champions have now lost five games in a row. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/ipl-2025-sunil-gavaskar-slams-rahul-dravid-and-co-after-rajasthan-royals-fifth-loss-in-a-row-2025-04-25-987331

Chennai Super Kings signed South Africa youngster Dewald Brevis for the remainder of the IPL 2025 season. The 21-year-old replaced Gurjapneet Singh, who was ruled out for the season, owing to an undisclosed injury. Since CSK signed only seven overseas players, they had the opportunity to sign Brevis. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/csk-head-coach-stephen-fleming-shares-update-on-plans-for-dewald-brevis-in-ipl-2025-2025-04-25-987317

WrestleMania 41 ended in heartbreak for Cody Rhodes. Taking on John Cena in the Night 2 main event of the show of shows, Rhodes succumbed to a loss after an interference by Travis Scott saw John Cena win his record-breaking 17th world title in the WWE. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/what-s-in-cody-rhodes-future-after-his-failed-title-defence-at-wrestlemania-41-2025-04-24-987154

Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria called out the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif over his silence on the recent terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Kashmir. On Tuesday, April 22, a group of terrorists launched a heinous attack on tourists over their religion, as 27 of them are reported to be dead. Prime Ministers and Presidents of several nations have condemned the cowardly act, but Sharif is yet to comment on the matter. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/ex-pakistan-cricketer-calls-out-pm-sharif-over-silence-on-pahalgam-attack-2025-04-24-987125

Delhi Capitals defeated Lucknow Super Giants by eight wickets at Ekana Stadium on Tuesday, April 22. Batting first, LSG openers Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh managed to give a good start, but things quickly changed after they departed for 52 and 34 runs respectively. Interestingly, Abdul Samad was sent to bat at number four and after he departed, LSG dialled the panic button and introduced impact player Ayush Badoni. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/anil-kumble-analyses-rishabh-pant-s-situation-after-batting-at-number-7-vs-delhi-capitals-2025-04-23-986951

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the annual player contract list for 2024-25, with 34 players making the cut in the four-category chart. The major talking point of the retainership was the return of Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer in Grade C and B, respectively, while Rishabh Pant's promotion to Grade A is another highlight.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/why-rohit-virat-and-jadeja-are-in-a-contract-list-despite-t20i-retirements-bcci-official-reveals-2025-04-22-986747

Former India and Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Suresh Raina has opened up on CSK's underwhelming performance in the Indian Premier League 2025. CSK are having a horrific time in the league with only two wins in eight matches so far and are reeling at the bottom of the points table. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/suresh-raina-feels-ipl-2025-auction-did-not-go-well-for-csk-questions-leaving-talented-players-2025-04-21-986600

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Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings lock horns in the 38th match of the Indian Premier League at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday, April 20. Two teams that struggled for consistency at the start of the tournament have returned to the winning ways now.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/mi-vs-csk-ipl-2025-dream11-prediction-best-fantasy-picks-for-mumbai-indians-vs-chennai-super-kings-clash-2025-04-20-986445

Gujarat Titans have been missing the services of South African speedster Kagiso Rabada in the Indian Premier League 2025 for some time now. Rabada, a lynchpin in the bowling department for the Titans, left the GT squad and flew home for personal reasons after playing a couple of matches in the tournament.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/shubman-gill-drops-update-on-kagiso-rabada-potential-return-date-in-ipl-2025-during-dc-clash-2025-04-19-986314

South Africa international Dewald Brevis has joined the Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2025. He replaced Gurjapneet Singh in the squad. Since Chennai had signed seven foreigners in the mega-auction, the five-time champions had the opportunity to sign an overseas player. Meanwhile, their captain, Ruturaj Gaikwad, who was ruled out due to an elbow injury, was replaced by Ayush Mhatre earlier in the week. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/dewald-brevis-former-mi-player-joins-csk-for-ipl-2025-2025-04-18-986166

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Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Harshit Rana are set to earn their maiden BCCI central contracts. Sharma, who opened for India in T20 cricket in the absence of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, is expected to earn a Grade C contract that assures an annual retainership of INR 1 crore. The Punjab cricketer has played 17 T20 matches in his career, scoring 535 runs at a strike rate of 193.84. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/abhishek-sharma-nitish-kumar-reddy-harshit-rana-set-to-earn-maiden-bcci-central-contracts-report-2025-04-17-986023

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In a major boost for the Lucknow Super Giants, tearaway pacer Mayank Yadav has joined the team for the Indian Premier League 2025. Mayank, who hogged the limelight for his express pace deliveries in IPL 2024, was on the mend due to his injuries.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/mayank-yadav-joins-lucknow-super-giants-in-major-boost-for-franchise-in-ipl-2025-watch-2025-04-16-985802

PBKS vs KKR IPL 2025 live score: It's Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders, but the subplot of Shreyas Iyer against his former team, takes precedence here. One year ago, this Indian star led KKR to their third IPL title and the defending IPL captain is now against the current champions in the 31st match of the tournament.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/pbks-vs-kkr-ipl-2025-live-score-punjab-kings-vs-kolkata-knight-riders-maharaja-yadavindra-singh-international-cricket-stadium-mullanpur-updates-teams-2025-04-15-985629

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Karun Nair made a sensational return to the Indian Premier League as he slammed a brilliant 40-ball 89 in the Delhi Capitals clash against Mumbai Indians at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Sunday, April 13. Nair returned to the Indian cash-rich league after three years and played a masterful knock as he nearly helped DC chase down 206.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/karun-nair-was-mentally-ready-and-waited-for-his-chance-as-he-slams-masterful-knock-on-ipl-return-2025-04-14-985432

The stage is set for game 29 of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2025. Delhi Capitals locks horns against Mumbai Indians at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on April 13. It is worth noting that Delhi Capitals are currently unbeaten in the IPL. With four wins out of four, Capitals occupy first place in the standings and will hope for another good game. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/aakash-chopra-analyses-delhi-capitals-upcoming-clash-against-mumbai-indians-2025-04-13-985319

Lucknow Super Giants defeated Gujarat Titans by six wickets at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Nicholas Pooran and Aiden Markram had a stunning outing, scoring a half-century each. Nevertheless, Lucknow found it tough to get the job done after their dismissals and the game moved to the final over, where Ayush Badoni finished it off. Meanwhile, Gujarat, who won four matches on the trot, suffered their second defeat of the IPL 2025 season. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/pooran-markram-end-gujarat-titans-four-match-unbeaten-run-in-ipl-2025-2025-04-12-985231

MS Dhoni is back as the captain of Chennai Super Kings after Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out of IPL 2025. The CSK captain suffered a blow on his elbow against Rajasthan Royals but despite that, Gaikwad featured in the match against Punjab Kings. However, before hosting Kolkata Knight Riders at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, CSK head coach Stephen Fleming confirmed that Gaikwad had fractured his elbow and that Dhoni would take over the captaincy. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/ms-dhoni-struggles-heavily-against-kkr-spinners-sunil-narine-varun-chakaravarthy-check-stats-2025-04-11-985069

Star batter Virat Kohli became the first cricketer to hit 1000 boundaries in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history. The 36-year-old needed only two boundaries against Delhi Capitals to name the record and he completed that inside four overs. Meanwhile, former cricketer Shikhar Dhawan stands second on the list with 920 boundaries while number three David Warner hit 899. Notably, Kohli is also the leading run-scorer in IPL history, having scored over 8000 runs in the cash-rich league.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/virat-kohli-creates-ipl-history-becomes-first-player-to-record-unique-achievement-2025-04-10-984928

Gujarat Titans host Rajasthan Royals in the 23rd match of the Indian Premier League 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on Wednesday, April 9. The Titans have been going well despite their middle-order being largely untested, while the Royals have found their mojo as they have won their last two matches. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/why-is-wanindu-hasaranga-not-playing-in-gt-vs-rr-ipl-2025-clash-sanju-samson-reveals-2025-04-09-984712

GT vs RR IPL 2025 Live Score: Gujarat Titans beat Rajasthan Royals by 58 runs Gujarat Titans are set to host Rajasthan Royals in match 23 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The Shubman Gill-led side had a fantastic start to the season, winning three out of their four matches so far. Rajasthan, on the other hand, had a topsy-turvy start, losing two out of their four matches. Meanwhile, this will be Jos Buttler's first game against former team Rajasthan, while two young superstars, Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal will take on each other in the high-voltage clash. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/gt-vs-rr-ipl-2025-live-cricket-score-gujarat-titans-vs-rajasthan-royals-narendra-modi-stadium-ahmedabad-playing-xi-match-updates-highlights-984699

Former Indian cricketer Kedar Jadhav embarked on a political journey, joining the Bharatiya Janata Party in the presence of Maharashtra minister and state BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Tuesday, April 8, in Mumbai.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/kedar-jadhav-former-indian-cricketer-who-retired-in-2024-joins-bjp-in-mumbai-2025-04-08-984471

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The stage is set for game 20 of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2025. Mumbai Indians face off against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Both teams lock horns at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 7, and the clash will be a crucial one for MI as the side has been in subpar form as of late.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/aakash-chopra-gives-his-take-on-rcb-s-bowling-attack-ahead-of-clash-with-mi-2025-04-07-984331

England star batter Harry Brook has been named England's white-ball captain as he replaces Jos Buttler in the role. Buttler resigned as limited-overs skipper following England's dismal outing in the Champions Trophy 2025.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/harry-brook-becomes-england-new-white-ball-captain-following-jos-buttler-resignation-2025-04-07-984319

The Pakistan team has been fined for its slow over-rate during the third ODI against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui. The Mohammad Rizwan-led side has been fined five per cent of their match fees for their third successive slow-over rate.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/pakistan-fined-for-third-successive-slow-over-rate-during-third-odi-against-new-zealand-2025-04-07-984312

Rajasthan Royals registered an emphatic victory against Punjab Kings in game 18 of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2025. Both sides locked horns at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, on April 5, and it was Royals who put in an exceptional showing and dominated Punjab Kings. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/aakash-chopra-heaps-praise-on-yashasvi-jaiswal-after-exceptional-knock-against-punjab-kings-2025-04-06-984184

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are two great icons in Indian cricket. The duo has been embracing the field of cricket for more than 15 years and has had some extraordinary memories on the field.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/virat-kohli-shares-leadership-discussions-with-rohit-sharma-feels-grateful-for-memories-with-him-2025-04-06-984165

Sunrisers Hyderabad head home as they take on Gujarat Titans in their fifth match of the Indian Premier League 2025 on Sunday, April 6. After suffering a hat-trick of defeats which began at their home venue of Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, SRH look to bounce back as they hope to move up from the bottom of the points table.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/srh-vs-gt-ipl-2025-pitch-report-how-surface-at-rajiv-gandhi-international-stadium-hyderabad-can-play-2025-04-06-984161

Game 17 of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2025 saw Chennai Super Kings lock horns with Delhi Capitals. Both sides face off at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on April 5, and the clash has been much anticipated by the fans due to the ongoing retirement rumours of Chennai Super Kings’ stalwart MS Dhoni. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/ipl-2025-ms-dhoni-s-parents-attend-clash-against-dc-amid-retirement-rumours-2025-04-05-984087

PBKS vs RR IPL 2025 Live Score: RR defeat PBKS by 50 runs Punjab Kings set to host Rajasthan Royals in match 18 of the ongoing Indian Premier League 2025. The Shreyas Iyer-led side is currently unbeaten in the ongoing season, winning both their matches while Rajasthan have won only one in three matches. The match between the two teams will be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/pbks-vs-rr-ipl-2025-live-score-shreyas-iyer-sanju-samson-in-action-at-mullanpur-2025-04-05-984086

Khusdil Shah was spotted in a heated spat with one of the fans in attendance in the third ODI between New Zealand and Pakistan at Bay Oval. The visitors suffered a 3-0 whitewash in the ODI series and following which, the Pakistan international was seen involved in a heated argument with the fan. The argument eventually got out of hand as the security team had to separate Khusdil. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/khusdil-shah-loses-calm-dragged-away-by-security-after-heated-spat-with-fan-at-bay-oval-2025-04-05-984084

Rajasthan Royals are off to a rocky start in the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2025. After losing their first two games of the season against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders, Royals followed it up with an emphatic win against Chennai Super Kings. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/ipl-2025-aakash-chopra-backs-yashasvi-jaiswal-to-go-big-ahead-of-clash-against-pbks-2025-04-05-984076

New Zealand took a 2-0 unassailable lead in the three-match ODI series against Pakistan with another magnificent performance with both bat and ball in Hamilton. The Black Caps will be without Mark Chapman yet again but they wouldn't mind much as Mitch Hay after a lull, came to the party in a massive way and with the series already in the bag, New Zealand might throw in Tim Seifert, who is coming off from a sensational T20 series.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/nz-vs-pak-3rd-odi-dream11-prediction-best-fantasy-picks-for-new-zealand-vs-pakistan-match-in-mount-maunganui-2025-04-04-983961

Mumbai Indians opener Rohit Sharma has struggled with form in the ongoing IPL 2025. The star batter has scored only 21 runs in three matches so far in the cash-rich league as the five-time champions lost two of their first three games of the season. Rohit meanwhile has been struggling for runs for almost five months now. The 37-year-old failed to get going in the Test series against New Zealand and Australia and later, he wasn’t at his best in the Champions Trophy 2025. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/kieron-pollard-backs-rohit-sharma-to-find-form-soon-in-ipl-2025-2025-04-03-983795

Gujarat Titans pacer Kagiso Rabada is set to miss the blockbuster clash against Gujarat Titans. The South Africa international was bought for INR 10.75 crore and picked up two wickets in two matches so far in the IPL 2025. Captain Shubman Gill revealed that the cricketer will miss the game as explaining it further, the youngster added that Rabada has made himself unavailable due to personal reasons. Arshad Khan has been named his replacement. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/kagiso-rabada-not-playing-against-rcb-in-ipl-2025-here-s-why-2025-04-02-983589

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced the fixtures of Team India's international home season for 2025. In a packed home season, India will be hosting West Indies and South Africa at home from early October to mid-December. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/bcci-announces-team-india-international-home-season-fixtures-guwahati-to-host-test-match-for-first-time-2025-04-02-983587

RCB vs GT IPL 2025 Highlights: Gujrat Titans defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by eight wickets Royal Challengers Bengaluru will host Gujrat Titans in Match 14 of the ongoing Indian Premier League 2025. The hosts have won back-to-back games so far in the tournament and are at the top of the points table. Among batters, Phil Salt, Virat Kohli and captain Rajat Patidar have been sensational while Josh Hazlewood and Yash Dayal have been impactful with the ball. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/rcb-vs-gt-ipl-2025-live-score-royal-challengers-bengaluru-vs-gujarat-titans-chinnaswamy-bengaluru-latest-match-updates-scorecard-playing-highlights-2025-04-02-983586

Punjab Kings fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has opened up in the leadership skills of newly-appointed captain Shreyas Iyer. PBKS roped in Shreyas for a massive sum of Rs 26.75 crore, which was the highest-ever bid for a brief time before Lucknow Super Giants' bid of Rs 27 crore for Rishabh Pant surpassed that.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/arshdeep-singh-opens-on-shreyas-iyer-leadership-at-punjab-kings-wants-to-win-ipl-title-at-pbks-2025-04-01-983360

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Rajasthan Royals registered an emphatic win against Chennai Super Kings in the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2025. Both sides locked horns in game 11 of the tournament at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, on March 30, and through excellent performances by Nitish Rana, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Jofra Archer, Royals managed to register a six-run victory.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/ipl-2025-ambati-rayudu-analyses-chennai-super-kings-loss-to-rajasthan-royals-2025-03-31-983190

Delhi Capitals put in an excellent performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad in game 10 of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2025. The side took on the Pat Cummins-led side at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, on March 31. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/alyssa-healy-makes-hilarious-social-media-post-after-mitchell-starc-s-fifer-against-srh-2025-03-31-983182