Indian Premier League

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