Author: Divyansh Mishra

Mo Bobat, the Director of Cricket for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, has stated that Hazlewood is yet to join the team for the very important encounter versus Kolkata Knight Riders dated May 17. He is still irrevocably into recovery from a shoulder injury and is being treated by Cricket Australia and the medical team of the Royal Challengers Bangalore. He couldn’t make the last match for RCB that was a big one against Chennai Super Kings before the tournament was put on a hold; this also was because of the same shoulder problem. Bobat, at a pre-match press conference: That is…

Roston Chase has been appointed as the new Test captain of the West Indies cricket team. He took over the reins in mid-May, subsequent to Kraigg Brathwaite having resigned. Chase’s initial assignment as captain will be a three-match home series against Australia from June to July. He has not played any game since March 2023, which means it’s been more than two years since he appeared in a Test match. Since making his debut in July 2016, Chase has appeared in 49 Tests, making well over 2,000 runs, including five centuries and 11 fifties. With his off-spin bowling, he has…

According to the statement given by Bobat, the Director of Cricket for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Virat Kohli is already an overexposed figure, and he seeks no more limelight. The upcoming IPL 2025 is now garnering attention with Royal Challengers Bangalore going into the last phases against the Kolkata Knight Riders. May 12 might have been a tragic day on one hand, yet an affluent chapter coming to an end, seeing Kohli having bid adieu to his Test Career. According to Bobat, Kohli is pumped up for what this team can do this season, and he certainly has a lot to…

Tonight will see the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) come up against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 58th match of this season’s Indian Premier League. Led by Rajat Patidar, RCB stands on the threshold of entering the playoffs, and a win tonight will ensure their place.  Australian fast bowler, Josh Hazlewood, went a long way in picking wickets for RCB before the league suspension, with 18 wickets in ten innings and a supreme strike rate. He was magnificent against the likes of Chennai Super Kings, Punjab Kings, and Rajasthan Royals. Sadly, he injured his shoulder and sat out RCB’s…

Another very good sign for the Delhi Capitals this season is that Faf du Plessis has come back to the franchise for the remainder of IPL 2025. There had been rumors of him possibly sitting out the rest of the season, but he has, fortunately, decided to return to India-an addition which is surely going to act as a boost for the Capitals in their chase for a playoff spot. As well as Faf, Tristan Stubbs has also rejoined the squad. Both players had been back in South Africa after IPL got suspended because of the tensions between India and…

The IPL 2025 will witness the 18th season entering its second phase starting at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on 17th May. You might want to note that the season started with a contest between RCB and KKR at Eden Gardens. A win in this contest for RCB would make them the first team to qualify for the playoffs. This would mean that the defending champions KKR would have been eliminated, with a game still left to play. On the other hand, a win for KKR would make the race for the playoff spots exciting.  Royal Challengers haven’t tasted victory here…

Match Day: Saturday, 17 May 2025Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, BengaluruTime: 7:30 PM ISTCaptains: Rajat Patidar (RCB) & Ajinkya Rahane (KKR) As Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) gear up to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 58 of IPL 2025, all eyes will once again be on their power-packed all-rounder Andre Russell. Known for turning matches around with both bat and ball, Russell remains a serious threat to RCB in this crucial contest. Andre Russell vs RCB – Overall IPL Stats StatValueMatches Played18Career Span2012–2025Runs Scored427Highest Score65Batting Average35.58Centuries0Wickets Taken17Best Bowling Figures3/9Bowling Average25.05Five-Wicket Hauls0Catches6Stumpings0Bat-Ball Avg. Diff.+10.52 Expert View: Why Andre Russell is a…

On May 17, the IPL 2025 will be rekindled. In the meantime, teams are trying their level best to get their squads in order, especially with some players withdrawing due to a clash in rescheduling.  Bharat Sharma from PTI has informed that Marcus Stoinis and Josh Inglis will be available at Punjab Kings for the last two league matches. There has been so much uncertainty about these two Aussie players. Initially, it appeared that all foreign players for Punjab Kings would be there for the rest of the IPL, but then rumors started splattering around Stoinis and Inglis may not…

Delhi Capitals are undergoing some tough testing as star South African batter Faf du Plessis has withdrawn from IPL 2025 for the rest of the season while another South African, Donovan Ferreira, has also stepped down from the season. Given that Mitchell Starc and Jake Fraser-McGurk have already withdrawn, it is perhaps a pretty challenging situation for the DC to field overseas players. There are actually only three overseas players now in DC: Sediquallah Atal, Tristan Stubbs, and Dushmanta Chameera. Mustafizur Rahman has been brought in to replace Jake Fraser-McGurk, but he still requires clearance from the Bangladesh board, so…

Rajat Patidar’s knack for handling spin grew out of the impact Rahul Dravid had on him early on, as the RCB captain shared before IPL 2025 kicks off. Patidar has made a name for himself in the league with his aggressive play, especially when it comes to facing spin, which has made him one of the most dangerous batters around. He didn’t really try to work toward mastering it; rather, playing on difficult pitches at club level accustomed him to it. “When I started in club cricket, the pitches were often not well-prepared. So, I got comfortable facing spin over…