On March 11, 2027, exactly two years from today, Test cricket will celebrate its 150th anniversary. To mark this occasion, Australia and England will play a historic day-night Test match with a pink ball at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) from March 11 to 15, 2027. Cricket Australia announced this on Tuesday, stating that this will be the first-ever day-night Test match between these two teams at the MCG. This clash will be nothing short of a grand spectacle, as Australia and England have always shared a fierce cricketing rivalry. It was at this very historic stadium that the first-ever…
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The Indian Premier League 2025 is set to begin on March 22, featuring 74 matches across 13 venues. However, ahead of the tournament, the Health Ministry has written a letter to the IPL chairman. In the letter, the ministry has requested that advertisements for tobacco and alcohol products should not be shown during IPL matches. It highlights the rising cases of cancer, lung diseases, diabetes, and hypertension in India, stating that tobacco and alcohol are major contributors to these non-communicable diseases. India ranks second in the world for tobacco-related deaths, and alcohol consumption is responsible for approximately 1.4 million deaths…
In the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final, Team India defeated New Zealand by four wickets, securing a historic victory. India remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, winning all five of their matches. Under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy, the team’s performance impressed everyone. Despite playing on Dubai’s slow pitches, India successfully chased targets in four matches to claim the title. Before the start of the tournament, there was widespread speculation regarding Rohit Sharma’s retirement. However, after lifting the trophy, Rohit put an end to all the rumors with his statement. “I Am Not Retiring from ODIs Yet” – Rohit Sharma Speaking at the…
England batter Harry Brook has terminated his contract with Delhi Capitals ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is set to begin on March 22. As a result, he could face a two-year ban from playing in the tournament. This marks the second consecutive season in which the 26-year-old England cricketer has made himself unavailable for the IPL. Brook apologized to the franchise and its supporters for his decision. Brook shared a statement on social media, saying, “I have made the very difficult decision to withdraw from the next IPL season. I unreservedly apologize to Delhi Capitals and their…
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand will be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The title clash is scheduled to begin at 2:30 PM IST. Team India has showcased an outstanding performance in Dubai, securing four consecutive wins to reach the final. Meanwhile, New Zealand faced a defeat against India during the league stage at this venue. Under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy, India will aim to end their 12-year-long wait for the Champions Trophy title by defeating the Kiwis. Let’s take a look at the pitch report for the highly anticipated final match. Pitch Report…
When India plays against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final on Sunday, fans will hope that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli lead the team to victory. Many also wonder if this will be their last match for India. Recent events at the practice sessions suggest something important is happening. On Friday, Rohit and Kohli spoke privately for 15 minutes before Rohit joined head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar for further discussions. On Saturday, the three had another long conversation on the pitch. This has sparked speculation about their future. Shubman Gill, instead of Rohit or the…
In the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025, UP Warriorz will face Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 18th match. This match is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 8, at the Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The match will begin at 7:30 PM IST. This article covers the commentators and umpires for today’s match between UP Warriorz Women and Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women. In their recent matches, UP Warriorz have won two out of their seven games, with their latest defeat coming against Mumbai Indians Women by six wickets. Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bangalore have also…
The excitement for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand is at its peak. The demand for IND vs NZ tickets has been extraordinary. As soon as ticket bookings started on March 4, more than 100,000 enthusiastic fans rushed to online platforms, and all tickets were sold out within minutes. After India’s thrilling victory over Australia in the semi-final, the demand for match tickets skyrocketed. Fans were desperate to secure their seats at Dubai International Stadium, and many faced difficulties in getting the remaining tickets. What is the ticket price for the India vs New Zealand…
The final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 between India and New Zealand will take place on Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium. The match is scheduled to begin at 2:30 PM IST. This high-stakes clash is not just about lifting the prestigious trophy but also about winning a massive prize pool, as the total prize money for the tournament has increased by 53% compared to the previous edition. Champions to Take Home a Jackpot The winning team of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will receive a cash prize of $2.24 million (approximately ₹20 crore). Meanwhile, the runner-up team will…
When Rohit Sharma-led Team India steps onto the field at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, March 9, to face New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final, they will have one more goal besides winning the title—avenging their 25-year-old defeat against the Kiwis. This will be the second time India and New Zealand clash in a Champions Trophy final. The first encounter was in 2000, in Nairobi, where India lost by four wickets. Now, after 25 years, the Indian players are eager to take revenge and claim the prestigious trophy for the third time. India Reaches Champions…