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In the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) and among cricketers in the state. Sanju Samson is difficult exclusion from the Vijay Hazare Trophy last season has had no effect on his reputation. At the Kerala Cricket League (KCL) auction on Saturday. The India and Rajasthan Royals batsman solidified his reputation by becoming the most expensive acquisition. For a record INR 26.60 lakh, the Kochi Blue Tigers acquired him. Samson will be playing in his first competitive match since the end of the 2025 Indian Premier League. When he played nine games for the Rajasthan Royals. The team had a poor season, with only four wins and 10 losses, ending ninth. A side strain held Samson out of action for a large chunk of the middle part of the season. After missing out on Vijay Hazare's squad. Samson will also make his debut appearance under the KCA's jurisdiction at the KCL. Due to his failure to attend a training camp prior to the tournament. Sanju Samson was disqualified at the time. Despite the KCA's declaration that they wanted to set a precedent. The India batter said that he had written to the association requesting permission to skip the camp. Sanju Samson Samson, who was named the league's brand ambassador, declined to play in the KCL's first season due to international obligations. After that, his name was removed from the auctions and he was granted a respite. Samson, who most memorably scored three hundred against South Africa and Bangladesh, has since solidified his status as an everyday T20I opener for India. The all-rounder Jalaj Saxena was selected for INR 12.6 lakh. While the second-most expensive pick was Vishnu Vinod, a batsman and wicketkeeper who played for the Mumbai Indians. Vignesh Puthur, a juvenile left-arm wrist spinner. Who impressed in the trials and was signed by the Mumbai Indians for INR 30 lakh. Brought the first edition of the KCL into sharp focus during this year's IPL. He was also brought to South Africa. Where he played for MI Cape Town as a n

SRH vs MI: In Match №41 of the current IPL 2025, Sunrisers Hyderabad faces on the Mumbai Indians on Wednesday, April 23, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Match Overview: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will play the Mumbai Indians (MI) in their next match as part of their ongoing IPL 2025 campaign. The 41st match of the tournament will take place on Wednesday, April 23, at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. The Sunrisers will enter the contest having suffered a four-wicket defeat to the same opposition in the previous match. The finalists from the previous edition are currently in ninth place on the points table after having a poor season. In which they have lost five of their seven games. Hyderabad needs to win all six of their remaining games in order to qualify for the top four. Notably, they will only be mathematically in the race. If they suffer another defeat, which will probably substantially hurt their chances. MI, on the other hand, has picked up after suffering early losses and now sit sixth in the standings with four wins. With his excellent leadership, Hardik Pandya has given his team a strong chance to qualify for the playoffs. They intend to continue building on their current victory streak, which stands at three games. SRH vs MI Match Details: Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians, Match 41, IPL 2025 Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad Date & Time: Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 7:30 PM (IST) Live Streaming: JioHotstar Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Report: During IPL 2025, the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad has been a batting haven, with runs above 200 becoming frequent. Because of its level surface, it strongly favors aggressive hitters in the beginning. But as the match goes on, the wicket begins to dry out. Which makes pacers and spinners more useful. Chase is a good option because of the dew in the second inning. However, teams who bat first have won three of t

GT vs MI Match Overview: GT vs MI: Gujarat Titans (GT) and Mumbai Indians (MI) will square off in the ninth match of the current on Saturday, March 29 at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. With losses to Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings in their opening games, respectively, Gujarat and Mumbai had a dismal start to their IPL 2025 campaigns. Punjab defeated the Shubman Gill-led team in their most recent home match. Despite valiant efforts from Jos Buttler (54 off 33) and Sai Sudharsan (74 off 41), GT lost by 11 runs as they chased a huge goal of 244. As Shreyas Iyer (97 off 42), Priyansh Arya (47 off 23), and Shashank Singh (44 off 16) led PBKS to a commanding score, their bowlers found it difficult to hold the opposition. Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada, and Rashid Khan all took wickets but were unable to stop the run-flow. The 2022 winners will be keen to bounce back from their loss and give MI a good showing. Mumbai, on the other hand, battled against the Chennai Super Kings in their season opener. They struggled against CSK's bowling attack, which featured Noor Ahmad and Khaleel Ahmed, and only achieved 155/9 when they batted first at Chepauk. Rachin Ravindra (65 off 45) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (53 off 26) helped CSK chase down the mark with five balls remaining despite their bowlers' best efforts. Hardik Pandya, MI's captain, will be happy to return after missing the opening match because of a ban. Interestingly, Pandya will be playing against his old squad after two successful seasons there, including a 2022 championship campaign. Gujarat won by six runs in the lone meeting between the two teams in the 2024 edition. Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is known for having a batting-friendly field with good bounce. It is a batter's paradise, with an average score of about 200 in the opening innings. Over 450 runs were scored in the previous game played here, guaranteeing another high-scoring affair. Early in the game, pacers ma

India won the 2025 Champions title in Dubai on Sunday, defeating New Zealand by four wickets. It was their third victory in this eight-team competition and their eighth ICC title. Having advanced to the knockout stages on numerous occasions, including the 2003 ODI World Cup, the 2017 Champions Trophy, the 2023 ODI World Cup, and two appearances in the World Test Championship finals in the 2019-21 and 2021-23 cycles, India has proved itself as one of the top teams in cricket. To date, Australia has won six ODI World Cups (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015, and 2023), one T20 World Cup in 2021, two Champions Trophies in 2006 and 2009, and one WTC in the 2021-2023 cycle, making them the most successful team across all formats. The PTI examines the previous ICC competitions that the Indian squad has won: 1983 ODI World Cup: In a low-scoring summit match at Lord's, Kapil Dev's squad overcame all odds to defeat the formidable West Indies, who had won the championship twice in a row, and record India's first-ever victory in a global cricket event. 2002 Champions Trophy (shared with Sri Lanka): Even though they co-hosted the 1996 ODI World Cup, India lost in heartbreaking fashion in the semifinals and left with the determination to improve. India and the hosts Sri Lanka had to share the trophy because of the continuous rains in Colombo on September 29 and 30 (reserve day), even though the squad captained by Sourav Ganguly went into the final undefeated. 2007 ICC World T20: India and other cricket boards may not have taken the shortest format seriously at the time, but a young team led by MS Dhoni made history by defeating bitter rivals Pakistan in a nail-biting final to win the competition's first edition. 2011 ODI World Cup: The Indian team was under a great deal to win the ODI World Cup trophy after a protracted and elusive wait. After a 28-year wait, Dhoni's squad finally achieved their goal when they defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets in the Mumbai final to win the

In a significant move ahead of the Andhra Premier League (APL) 2025 season. Dynamic all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been named the captain of the Bhimavaram Bulls. The announcement was made on July 17. Sending waves of excitement among fans of Andhra cricket and followers of the domestic T20 scene. Reddy has already garnered media attention for his outstanding domestic and international cricket performances. He is going to guide the Bulls into the APL's fourth season. August 8-August 24, 2025 is the planned occurrence date at the Visakhapatnam-based Dr. YSR ACA-VDCA Stadium. Rising Star Takes Charge - Nitish Kumar Reddy Nitish Kumar Reddy has rapidly climbed the cricketing ladder, with impressive displays across formats. His leadership appointment reflects the franchise's vision to build a team around a young, aggressive, and tactically aware cricketer. Known for his ability to contribute with both bat and ball. Reddy's all-round skills are expected to bring a perfect balance to the Bulls' strategy. In 2024, he made his Test debut for India and delivered standout performances in T20 Internationals, showcasing maturity beyond his years. He is currently among the most promising cricket players coming out of Andhra Pradesh based on his career thus far. Bhimavaram Bulls - A Team Reimagined The Bhimavaram Bulls have also unveiled a strong 20-player squad for APL 2025 .With a mix of experienced campaigners and exciting youngsters. The team looks well-equipped to challenge for the title this season. Key players alongside Reddy include Satyanarayan Raju, Hari Shankar Reddy, and Pinniti Tejaswi, among others. This season, the Bulls are expected to adopt a fearless brand of cricket. Nitish Kumar Reddy bringing his aggressive mindset and calm leadership to the forefront. APL 2025: Bigger, Bolder, Better The Andhra Premier League has grown in popularity over the years and the 2025. Edition is set to feature seven teams for the first time, up from six

Nat Sciver-Brunt, the captain of England, scored 98 runs in the final of the three-match series against India in Durham, regaining her position at the top of the ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings. In what turned out to be a losing effort, the all-rounder stabilized the batting when the openers' early wickets fell, and India won the match by 13 runs and clinched the series 2-1. Sciver-Brunt took the top spot for the third time in her career after defeating Smriti Mandhana by three points. She had previously held the top spot from June to December 2024 and from July 2023 to April 2024. Harmanpreet Kaur, the captain of India, moved up 10 spots to 11th place in the batters' list after her brilliant and game-winning century (102 off 84 balls). Richa Gosh rose nine spots to 39th position with a career-high rating of 516 points, while her teammate Jemimah Rodrigues rose two spots to 13th. Other changes in this week's report include the Ireland vs. Zimbabwe series in Belfast, which the home team won 2-0. Following hits of 50 and 67, Player of the Series Orla Prendergast moved up 12 spots to a career-best, joint-22nd position. In addition, she broke into the top 10 of the all-rounders' list from 13th position last week and moved up 10 spots to 33rd among the bowlers, reaching a personal-best rating of 447 after taking two wickets for 20 in the opening game. Ireland's players also had some notable improvements. Amy Hunter rose two spots to 28th place in the batters' list, while skipper Gaby Lewis went up one spot to 17th. Teammate Modester Mupachiwana has moved up two spots to 53rd place, while Zimbabwe's skipper, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, has reached a career-high 40th position with rating points of 513 thanks to her 48 and 56 scores. The second and third games in the three-match T20I series between Ireland and Zimbabwe in Dublin, where the visitors were once again thoroughly thrashed, are also included in this week's edition. Lewis was the series' top batsman, hit

In a significant move ahead of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 season, David Wiese has been officially appointed as the captain of the Saint Lucia Kings. The franchise announced this leadership change earlier today, generating excitement among fans and pundits alike. Wiese, the seasoned all-rounder from Namibia, is set to bring his vast T20 experience and tactical acumen to the forefront as the team gears up for another competitive season. A Proven T20 Veteran Wiese is no stranger to high-pressure situations in franchise cricket. With over a decade of T20 experience spanning leagues such as the IPL, PSL, BBL, and international appearances for both South Africa and Namibia, the 39-year-old has built a reputation for being a reliable match-winner. His ability to contribute with both bat and ball, coupled with his on-field leadership skills, makes him a natural fit for the captaincy role. In CPL seasons past, Wiese has delivered consistent performances, especially with his death bowling and powerful late-order hitting. His familiarity with Caribbean pitches and understanding of the league's demands will be invaluable to the Kings' campaign in 2025. Leadership Goals and Team Outlook Upon accepting the role, Wiese expressed his excitement and commitment to leading the team: "It's a huge honour to captain a team with such passionate fans and talented players. I look forward to working with the coaching staff and teammates to build a winning culture. We're aiming for the title this year." The Saint Lucia Kings have come close in previous editions but are yet to secure their maiden CPL title. With Wiese at the helm, the franchise is aiming to blend experience with emerging talent, creating a balanced and aggressive side that can go all the way. Support from Management The team management, including head coach Andy Flower, has expressed full confidence in Wiese's appointment. In a statement, Flower noted: "David brings a calm, composed approach, combined with

The Champions League T20 (CLT20) is about to make a reappearance. It will be even better and bigger this time. The International Cricket Council's (ICC) members recently met in Singapore as part of the ICC Annual Conference. Formally decided to bring back the competition with teams from various domestic Twenty20 leagues. Assuming all proceeds as planned. The league might resume as early as the next year. Cricbuzz understands that the international boards will meet soon to hash out the mechanics of the league. Particularly in view of the fact that many franchise owners have teams across many nations. Addressing this cross-team ownership structure will be a significant challenge for the authorities. Who are expected to set up a Governing Council (GC) or a Board to regulate the league. The Champions League T20 Creating the league's size and scope will be another significant obstacle for the regulators to overcome. In 2015, the Champions League T20 was discontinued, leaving. Just a few big Test-playing countries with franchise-based leagues. The T20 scene has changed significantly in the past ten years. With leagues springing up all over the cricketing ecosystem and even Associate nations like the USA and UAE hosting their own competitions. This technique has also been adopted by countries such as Canada and Nepal. Approximately eleven major franchise leagues, including The Hundred in England. Exist worldwide as of the most recent count. Apart from deciding how clubs from different leagues will be distributed. The organizers will also need to locate a window in a busy calendar. Like in the previous edition, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Its famous Indian Premier League (IPL) are likely to lead the planned leadership. It is also expected that Cricket Australia (CA) and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). Which did not play in the previous league, will be active members. It's unknown who else will be engaged. The framework could possibly i