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It seems PBKS' curator made our pitch: LSG mentor Zaheer Khan

  • LSG mentor Zaheer Khan remarked that the pitch at their home ground looked as if it had been prepared by the curator of PBKS. "In IPL...teams [take] a little bit of home advantage, from that point of view...the curator is not really thinking that it's a home game," he said. LSG lost to PBKS by eight wickets at home ground.
    • -ESPNcricinfo

Hurt: Sharmila Tagore on ECB's plans to retire Pataudi Trophy

  • Sharmila Tagore shared that the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has sent a letter to Saif Ali Khan, informing him that they'll retire the Pataudi Trophy. She said she was hurt by the decision. The trophy, named after late ex-India captain Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, is awarded to winner of Test series between India and England contested in England.
    • -Indian Express

Camaraderie, not combination, wins games: Shreyas after win vs LSG

  • Following PBKS' eight-wicket win against LSG, captain Shreyas Iyer said it's not the right combination but right camaraderie and synergy that helps a team win matches. "I feel all teams have the right potential to go out there and win the game. It's just that you need to have similar kind of mindset when you go out there," he stated.
    • -PTI

How Prasidh Krishna's Bengaluru knowledge could help GT beat RCB

  • GT fast bowler Prasidh Krishna has said that he would look to use his experience as a local boy at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru when his team takes on Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 2. “It’s great to come back home and play in the stadium we grew up playing in,” he said.
    • -Cricket.com

Shreyas Iyer reveals reason behind Punjab Kings' early success

  • Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer revealed the secret behind his team's early success in IPL 2025. Iyer, in the post-match presentation ceremony after their win over Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow on April 1, said, "The camaraderie and synergy have to click at the right time. All teams have the potential, you just need to have a similar mindset."
    • -Cricket.com

Updated IPL 2025 team rankings after PBKS thrash LSG

  • Punjab Kings thrashed Lucknow Super Giants by eight wickets in match 13 of IPL 2025 on Tuesday. With two wins on the trot, PBKS moved from fifth to second in the tournament standings, while LSG dropped from third to sixth. Apart from LSG, as many as five teams have now won one out of their first three matches.
    • -Wisden

University students rack up 450 against full-strength county side

  • Glamorgan, featuring England spinner Shoaib Bashir, conceded 450 runs to Cardiff UCCE in their pre-season warm-up match ahead of the County Championship 2025. Batting first, Glamorgan scored 363-5, while Cardiff UCCE declared at 450-9. The match ended in a draw with Glamorgan at 133-5, and they will face Lancashire on April 4 to begin their championship campaign.
    • -Wisden

Rory Wilson to be offered new contract at Aston Villa: Reports

  • Recent reports have confirmed that Rory Wilson will sign a new long-term contract with Aston Villa, putting an end to the transfer exit rumors. This will serve as a good sign for Aston Villa, who are playing an excellent brand of football under Unai Emery and will look to nourish such young talents for achieving more success.
    • -Sports Tiger

Haas unveils sakura-inspired livery ahead Japanese Grand Prix 2025

  • With the 2025 Formula One season now moving to Japan for the Japanese Grand Prix, Haas has come up with a special livery for the upcoming race. With the cherry blossom season in full bloom in Japan, Haas have come up with a Sakura-inspired theme to add colours to their usual livery.
    • -Sports Tiger

Siraj reunites with Virat Kohli ahead of RCB vs GT IPL 2025

  • GT's Mohammed Siraj had a special moment with his old IPL teammate Virat Kohli at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium before Gujarat's clash against RCB on April 2. Gujarat Titans took to their official X handle and posted a video of both players hugging with the caption, "Be honest, you were waiting for this, weren't you?"
    • -Sports Tiger

Arshdeep Singh hails Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer

  • Punjab Kings pacer Arshdeep Singh heaped praise on skipper Shreyas Iyer for his leadership skills. The left-arm pacer said that Iyer is the kind of leader who always backs his players. "His approach remains the same — he (Shreyas Iyer) doesn't impose rigid instructions but encourages players to trust their skills and play for the team," Arshdeep said.
    • -Sports Tiger

Red Bull unveils special red and white livery for Japanese GP

  • A special red and white livery has been unveiled by Red Bull for Formula 1’s upcoming Japanese Grand Prix. The livery was unveiled as a tribute to Honda, Red Bull’s engineering partner. Notably, the upcoming Suzuka is also going to be Honda’s last home event with the Milton Keynes-based outfit before they tie up with Ford in 2026.
    • -Sports Tiger

Amorim clears air on captain B Fernandes' future at Man United

  • Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim recently spoke to the press before a high-profile match, talking about multiple topics including the future of club captain Bruno Fernandes. Amorim confirmed that the club is not looking to sell Fernandes and considers him as an integral part of his upcoming project.
    • -Sports Tiger

Ramandeep speaks out against mega auctions after KKR's loss vs MI

  • KKR's Ramandeep Singh expressed discontent over mega auctions, after his team's heavy defeat against MI in IPL 2025. "Mega auctions are disheartening. You set a combination, and then every three years you have to change the team. But that is not an excuse, teams will try and find their winning combinations as quickly as possible," said Ramandeep.
    • -Sports Tiger

John Cena shares picture of Randy Orton on latter's birthday

  • John Cena took to Instagram and seemed to be wishing Randy Orton on his birthday in a unique way. The 16-time world champion posted the image of the Viper's iconic celebration style and posted no caption. Fans recognised it was a post to wish Randy on his birthday and wished to see them wrestle one last time during Cena's Farewell Tour.
    • -Sports Info

Ramandeep Singh reveals Shreyas Iyer's tactics as KKR captain

  • Ramandeep Singh revealed that Shreyas Iyer often ignored management's instructions and made his own decisions during his tenure as KKR captain. Notably, Iyer led KKR to the IPL 2024 title. “We used to get instructions from outside, but whatever he (Shreyas) felt was right, he used to go and do it,” Ramandeep said on the Raj Shamani podcast.
    • -Sports Tiger

Arne Slot drops big hint on Trent Alexander’s future at Liverpool

  • Speaking to the press ahead of Liverpool’s game against Everton, manager Arne Slot neither confirmed nor denied any rumours regarding Trent Alexander-Arnold’s potential transfer at the end of the season. When asked about a possible move to Real Madrid, Slot said, “Real Madrid? We’ve never been focused on outside talks,” leaving the saga open-ended.
    • -Sports Tiger

Rohit Sharma engages in intense talk with MI co-owner Nita Ambani

  • Former Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Rohit Sharma was seen having an intense conversation with MI co-owner Nita Ambani following the team's first victory of IPL 2025 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Despite the win, Rohit continued to struggle with his form, managing only 13 runs in the match, disappointing his fans with underwhelming performances in all three games so far.
    • -Sports Info

AC Milan to not sign Joao Felix on permanent deal: Reports

  • According to reports, Portuguese forward Joao Felix, who is currently playing for AC Milan, will not continue at the club after the current season. Having joined the Serie A side on loan from Chelsea, Felix has failed to establish himself in the team, with his numbers reflecting a poor run of form.
    • -Sports Tiger

Winners and losers from 2025-26 Australia's men's contracts

  • Cricket Australia named 23 players to its 2025-26 men's central contracts. Three newcomers replaced three dropped players. Debutant Sam Konstas earned a deal after his Border-Gavaskar Trophy performance, while spinner Matthew Kuhnemann, who took 16 wickets in two Tests in Sri Lanka, also gained a contract. Omissions included recently retired ODI player Marcus Stoinis and T20 specialist Tim David.
    • -Wisden

LSG's Digvesh Rathi gives notebook-signing send-off to PBKS' Priyansh Arya

  • LSG's Digvesh Rathi gave notebook-signing send-off to PBKS' Priyansh Arya after dismissing him in their IPL 2025 match in Lucknow. Rathi dismissed Arya for 8(9) and ran towards him and pretended to sign on a notebook. Notably, Virat Kohli had mocked West Indies' Kesrick Williams by imitating his 'notebook' celebration after hitting him for six in a 2019 T20I.
    • -CricTracker

Why does Williamson think WTC's system isn't ideal for all teams?

  • Former New Zealand captain and World Test Championship (WTC) winner Kane Williamson called the current system "not ideal", especially the scheduling aspect. The Kiwi backed the World Cricketers' Association's (WCA) proposal for a separate international cricket window, to give it its due importance amid the rise of mushrooming T20 leagues.
    • -Cricket.com

SA's white-ball coach Rob Walter resigns due to personal reasons

  • Rob Walter, head coach of the South African men's white-ball set-up, resigned from his position, and it will come into effect from April 30 onwards. The reason for his resignation is personal. Walter guided the team to their maiden World Cup final (T20 World Cup 2024). Proteas also reached semis in Champions Trophy 2025 and ODI World Cup 2023.
    • -Cricket.com

Patidar as captain is exactly how we wanted him to be: Mo Bobat

  • Rajat Patidar is two-for-two when it comes to wins under his captaincy of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and it has impressed the team's Director of Cricket, Mo Bobat. “What you want to see from any leader or captain is that they continue to let their personality come across, and I think he's done that really well,” Bobat said.
    • -Cricket.com

Athlete asked to pay to represent Great Britain, refuses to race

  • UK Athletics has asked Tokyo Olympian Ben Connor to pay to compete for Great Britain at the European Road Running Championships, the BBC reported. The 32-year-old, a gold medal winner at the British Athletics Championships in 2019, stated he declined to compete in the half-marathon in Belgium's Leuven. UK Athletics said the fee is "likely to be under £500 (₹55,342)".
    • -The Indian Express

PBKS chase down 172-run target in 16.2 overs against LSG, register 2nd win in a row

  • Punjab Kings (PBKS) chased down 172-run target in 16.2 overs against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Lucknow to register their second win in a row in IPL 2025. PBKS opener Prabhsimran Singh scored 69(34), while their captain Shreyas Iyer scored 52*(30). LSG have now lost two matches in IPL 2025.
    • -ESPNcricinfo

Injustices continue: Bravo on Powell's removal as WI T20I captain

  • Ex-West Indies (WI) all-rounder Dwayne Bravo criticised Cricket West Indies (CWI) for removing Rovman Powell as the T20I captain. "Once again, you guys prove to the Caribbean people and the cricket world that the injustices towards players continue," he said. Bravo added, "As an ex-player and a fan of WI cricket, this is easily one of the worst decisions ever."
    • -News18

I didn't have lunch, only ate banana: MI's Ashwani Kumar after creating history on IPL debut

  • After MI pacer Ashwani Kumar recorded the best-ever bowling figures by an Indian on IPL debut by taking four wickets against KKR, cricketer-turned-commentator Ravi Shastri asked him what he had for lunch. "I didn’t have lunch...I only ate a banana, there was some pressure so I didn’t feel hungry," he responded. "Superb...Always keep a banana in your bag," Shastri joked.
    • -The Indian Express

What's tailgating & why is FA seeking to make it an offence in UK?

  • Tailgating occurs when a ticketless person follows a ticket-holder through the turnstile and enters a stadium. The Football Association (FA) in the UK has reportedly petitioned the Home Office to make tailgating an offence, resulting in stadium bans and leading to a criminal record. "Enforcing entry points at Wembley is a huge drain on our resources," an FA source said.
    • -The Indian Express

Ravindra Jadeja shares pic with MS Dhoni, says 'Things will change'

  • Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja took to his Instagram Stories to share a picture with MS Dhoni following CSK's second straight defeat in IPL 2025. "Things will change," he wrote alongside the picture. CSK are currently seventh on the points table with two points from first three matches.
    • -Hindustan Times

Assassin’s Creed Shadows dominates UK sales for second week

  • Assassin’s Creed Shadows topped UK’s physical sales chart for the second consecutive week. Despite a rough start, it has proven its worth as one of Ubisoft’s most popular games, with rising global sales. Within a week of release, it surpassed three million players and recorded the franchise’s second-highest Day 1 sales after Valhalla.
    • -Sports Info

Cricket Australia announces central contracts for 2025-26

  • Cricket Australia (CA) on Tuesday, April 1 announced central contracts for the 2025-26. The list of contracted players included 23 cricketers with some getting into the list for the first time. There were three new additions in Sam Konstas, Matthew Kuhnemann and all-rounder Beau Webster, with majority of the mainstays retaining their place.
    • -Sports Tiger

Ashwani’s father recalls son’s journey from cycling to IPL glory

  • Ashwani Kumar made a remarkable debut in the IPL for the Mumbai Indians. Amid the celebration, a humble bicycle and a shining trophy were held aloft by Ashwani’s father, Harkesh Kumar Rana. That bicycle symbolized Ashwani’s long, often 11-kilometer journey from Jhanjhari to the PCA Stadium in Mohali—where his cricketing dreams first began to take shape.
    • -Cricfit

IPL 2025: Arshdeep Singh lauds MI pacer Ashwani Kumar

  • The IPL 2025 saw the entry of Ashwani Kumar, who gave a brilliant innings in the match. The young bowler bowled brilliantly and took 4 vital wickets to bring the team to victory. Arshdeep Singh, full of praise for Ashwani's debut, said, "Good things happen to good people." Ashwani's debut performance spoke of the talent and grit he possesses.
    • -Cricfit

HCA refutes SRH's blackmailing claims

  • Days after the SRH team manager wrote an email to the HCA threatening to pull out of the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium due to misconduct by its members, the HCA has refuted these claims. "The Apex Council clarifies that Jagan Mohan Rao, President, HCA, did not make any personal request to block 3,900 tickets per match," a HCA release said.
    • -Cricket.com

IPL: Rahane criticizes KKR’s batting performance after loss to MI

  • Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane pointed to a poor batting display as the main reason for his team's defeat against Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 12th match of the Indian Premier League 2025. Speaking after the match, Rahane expressed disappointment over the lack of partnerships and the team's failure to make the most of a good batting surface.
    • -Cricfit

Neil Wagner caps off NZ domestic career with winning five-for

  • Neil Wagner signed off from New Zealand domestic cricket with a five-wicket haul that helped Northern Districts win the Plunket Shield. Defending 406, ND won by 134 runs as Wagner finished with 5-53, the 37th five-wicket haul of his first-class career. This marked the end of his NZ domestic career, although the left-arm seamer will continue playing county cricket.
    • -Wisden

Video: Gunther mercilessly attacks Jimmy Uso on WWE RAW

  • Reigning WWE World Heavyweight champion Gunther gave Jimmy Uso a hellacious beating in the latest episode of RAW that was held in London, England. The incident occurred after the non-title match between Jimmy Uso and Gunther on RAW as he left Jimmy bloodied after tying Jey with a zip tie.
    • -Free Press Journal

Michael Vaughan slams Rohit Sharma for flop show in IPL 2025

  • Former England captain Michael Vaughan has raised concerns over MI opener Rohit Sharma's disheartening form in IPL 2025. "You look at his numbers, you've got to remember, we're judging Rohit just as a batter now, because he's not the captain. Now, I think you can get away with average numbers, and they're average numbers," said Vaughan.
    • -Sports Tiger