RCB to be sold after historic IPL 2025 win? Owner Diageo breaks silence | Cricket News

Diageo India, the Indian branch of UK-based Diageo Plc and owner of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) IPL franchise, has firmly rejected rumors of selling the team. In a letter addressed to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and its Surveillance Department on Tuesday, June 10, a Diageo India representative stated that the media reports suggesting…

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‘What’s cricket? Do you sit on a horse?’ – Liam Plunkett recalls early days in the US and rise of MLC | Cricket News

Liam Plunkett (Image credit: MLC) Liam Plunkett is no stranger to cricketing revolutions. A 2019 World Cup winner with England and one of the sport’s seasoned globe-trotters, Plunkett is now at the forefront of a new frontier: cricket in the United States. As a senior figure with the San Francisco Unicorns in Major League Cricket…

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WTC Final: ‘Australia will come prepared’ – Harbhajan Singh backs Aussies over South Africa | Cricket News

Pat Cummins (Image credit: ICC) NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has backed Australia to retain the World Test Championship (WTC) title in the upcoming final against South Africa at Lord’s, citing their superior familiarity with English conditions as a key factor.Led by Pat Cummins, Australia are aiming to become the first team to…

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‘We want to give them a send-off’: Cricket Australia on Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma possibly playing their final series in Australia | Cricket News

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Already retired from T20Is following India’s T20 World Cup triumph, and having stepped away from Test cricket ahead of the five-match series in England, the two stalwarts — Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma — will be seen in action when India tour Australia for a three-match…

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WTC Final: Australia announce strong Playing XI to defend title at Lord’s | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Australia captain Pat Cummins has announced his team’s playing XI for the ICC World Test Championship Final against South Africa, set to begin on Tuesday, June 11, at Lord’s, according to the ICC website.Former No.1-ranked Test batter Marnus Labuschagne has been promoted to open the innings alongside Usman Khawaja. In the pace department,…

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‘MS Dhoni bhai … ‘: Suresh Raina’s touching words after historic ICC honour sends fans into nostalgia | Cricket News

MS Dhoni (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Suresh Raina shared a heartfelt message for his long-time teammate and friend MS Dhoni, who was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame.Dhoni, a two-time World Cup-winning captain, became the 11th Indian to receive the prestigious honour during a ceremony held in London on Monday….

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WTC Final: When was the last time South Africa and Australia played a Test at Lord’s? What happened then? | Cricket News

South Africa and Australia last met at Lord’s in a Test match over a century ago in 1913 (Image via X/@cric_businessHQ) Australia and South Africa are set to face each other in the ICC World Test Championship 2025 final at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London on Wednesday, marking their first Test encounter in two years….

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Rafael Nadal’s 2017 French Open-winning racket auctioned for record INR 1.34 crore; breaks his own previous best | Tennis News

Rafael Nadal won the 10th of his 14 French Open titles in 2017. Rafael Nadal‘s tennis racket from his historic 2017 French Open victory has set a new auction record, selling for $157,333.20 (Rs 1.34 crore) including buyer’s premium at a Prestige Memorabilia auction on Sunday. The Babolat racket, used during his straight-sets win against…

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