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No one would have thought that a player who went unsold in the mega auction of IPL 2025 would make such a strong impact in just two games. But Shardul Thakur, the former Chennai Super Kings pacer, has done exactly that. With Mohsin Khan ruled out due to injury, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) brought in Thakur as a replacement—and the move has paid off brilliantly. Thakur made an immediate impact in his first game of the season against the Delhi Capitals (DC), picking up two wickets in just two overs in the second innings. He delivered a strong powerplay…

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are taking on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. LSG won the toss and opted to bowl first. Shardul Thakur provided LSG with early breakthroughs, taking two wickets in two balls by dismissing Abhishek Sharma and the in-form Ishan Kishan. SRH managed to score 62 runs for the loss of two wickets in the powerplay. Then came a big moment in the eighth over—Travis Head, who was looking dangerous and continuing his good form from the first match, was bowled by a young pacer from Delhi, Prince Yadav. As soon as…

On March 26, 2025, on the eve of the highly anticipated IPL 2025 season opener between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), cricket legend Virat Kohli was given a deafening welcome at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium. Though he is the icon of RCB, Kohli’s closeness to CSK fans was evident as he was greeted with deafening chants of “Virat! Virat!” and even “Ee Sala Cup Namde” by parts of the Yellow Army. The rivalry promises to be breathtaking. In their previous match, RCB secured a seven-wicket victory over the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), on March…

At just 21, Rishit Nathwani has turned a life-altering injury into an inspiring story of perseverance and victory. His gold medal triumph in the men’s Class 5 category at the Khelo India Para Games 2025 is not just a personal milestone but a beacon of hope for para-athletes across India. Nathwani’s journey took an unexpected turn in 2017 when a casual game of kabaddi led to a severe spinal injury. “I hurt my back, causing internal bleeding, nerve damage, and a slight shift in my spine,” he recalls. The injury resulted in paralysis from the neck down, and doctors…

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are set to clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, a venue known for high-scoring encounters and thrilling finishes. With a seating capacity of nearly 55,000, this stadium has been SRH’s fortress over the years, making it a crucial battleground for both teams in IPL 2025. Pitch Report The Hyderabad pitch is typically flat, offering enormous support to the batters. It is friendly to stroke play, making it a paradise for aggressive batting. However, as the match progresses, the surface tends to dry out, bringing spinners into the game. Traditionally,…

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad today, March 27. Let’s take a look at the top 3 battles in this match Adam Zampa vs Nicholas Pooran Nicholas Pooran was in excellent form in last year’s IPL, scoring 449 runs for LSG at an impressive average of 62.38 and a strike rate of 178.21. He has started this season in the same aggressive manner, smashing 75 runs off just 30 balls in LSG’s opening match against Delhi Capitals (DC). However, today, he will have to face the challenge of…

Rajasthan Royals (RR) became the first IPL team to use the new second-ball rule during their match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on 26 March in Guwahati. However, the tactical move was not enough to change their fortunes, as RR fell to an 8-wicket defeat against Ajinkya Rahane’s side. With KKR needing 27 runs off 24 balls, RR requested a ball change, hoping to shift momentum in their favour. While this rule allows teams to request a new ball after the 10th over of the chase to counter the impact of dew, the final decision rests with the umpires. In…

Delhi Capitals’ star wicket-keeper batter KL Rahul is set to make his much-anticipated debut for the franchise in their second IPL 2025 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on March 30 in Visakhapatnam, as reported by The Times of India. Rahul missed the season opener against his former team, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), on March 24 due to the birth of his first child with his wife Athiya Shetty. Rahul has been in excellent form recently, playing a key role in India’s Champions Trophy triumph in Dubai. Throughout the campaign, as a wicket-keeper batter, he was brilliant behind the stumps and…

Injured in a mine blast at the Line of Control, the Khelo India Para Games 2025 silver medallist is a beacon of resilience for young athletes Hailing from the rugged terrains of Jammu and Kashmir, Amir Ahmad Bhat’s journey embodies resilience and determination. A former Junior Commissioned Officer in the Indian Army, Bhat’s life took a drastic turn in 2018 when he suffered a life-altering injury from a mine blast during a mission on the Line of Control. Despite the setback, the 30-year-old sharpshooter from Anantnag refused to let adversity define him. His perseverance led him to win a silver…

Bhagyashree Jadhav, a seasoned shot putter and javelin thrower, is determined to secure a Paralympic medal at the Los Angeles 2028 Games. Having represented India at both the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Paralympics, she has come close but is yet to reach the podium. At the ongoing Khelo India Para Games, Bhagyashree showcased her exceptional form, winning gold in both shot put and javelin at New Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Competing in the F33-34 category, she dominated her events, securing first place in shot put with a 7.30m throw—well ahead of Karnataka’s Medha Jayant (4.65m). In javelin, she threw…