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Mumbai Indians fans have received a boost as star pacer Jasprit Bumrah is nearing his return to cricket action in IPL 2025. Bumrah, who has been recovering from a lower back stress injury since January, is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. Although he will miss at least the next two matches for Mumbai Indians, including the games against Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, his progress is encouraging. Bumrah has been gradually increasing his bowling workload to prevent a potential stress fracture, and he is close to taking the final round of fitness tests. Once he receives clearance from the BCCI medical team, he will be able to join the Mumbai Indians squad and participate in the remainder of the IPL matches.  This cautious approach is also influenced by India’s upcoming Test series in England, where Bumrah’s fitness will be crucial. Despite the delay, fans are optimistic about his eventual return, which could si...

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head coach Andy Flower heaped praise on Mohammed Siraj after his match-winning performance against his former team in the IPL 2025 clash at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Representing Gujarat Titans, Siraj delivered a stunning spell, taking 3/19 in four overs and dismissing key RCB batters Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, and Liam Livingstone. His efforts earned him the Player of the Match award and played a pivotal role in Gujarat’s eight-wicket victory. Speaking at the post-match press conference, Flower lauded Siraj for his precise line and lengths, calling his spell “outstanding.” Despite releasing Siraj ahead of the IPL 2025 auction, Flower emphasized that RCB still holds him in high regard. “We all rate Siraj very highly, and we love him. I wish him all the success in the world,” Flower said. At the post-match presentation, Siraj expressed his emotions about returning to Bengaluru after spending seven years with RCB. “I was a bit emotional. I changed my ...

RCB has won its last two matches and has been successful in chasing and defending, respectively. For RCB, this will be their first game at home, and they will be excited to play in front of their fans, who are expected to turn up in huge numbers. The Rajat Patidar-led team has looked clinical this season so far, making sure they cover all the boxes. With most of the players turning up in crucial times, RCB has earned the rewards for it. Meanwhile, the Gujarat-based franchise had a promising yet disappointing start to the season. Playing Punjab Kings at home, the side was hammered for 243 runs in their allotted overs that night, courtesy of Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya, and Shashank Singh.  Notably, GT gave a tough fight till the end but was restricted to 232, eventually losing the game by 11 runs. However, in their last game against the Mumbai Indians, they made sure to finish on the winning side and did so, thanks to their brilliance in both the batting and bowling departments. Che...

Virat Kohli has set his sights on the 2027 ODI World Cup, aiming to add another ICC trophy to his illustrious career. Following India’s Champions Trophy triumph in 2025 and a heartbreaking loss in the 2023 World Cup final against Australia, Kohli has dismissed retirement rumors and reaffirmed his commitment to the 50-over format. The batting maestro, who was part of India’s victorious 2011 World Cup squad under MS Dhoni, is determined to end India’s 16-year wait for another ODI title. At an event in Mumbai, Kohli hinted at his next big goal, saying, “Maybe try to win the next World Cup.” His statement was met with applause, reflecting fans’ hopes for another stellar campaign. Kohli was the leading run-scorer in the 2023 World Cup but fell short of lifting the trophy as India lost in the summit clash. While Kohli retired from T20Is after India’s 2024 World Cup win, he remains integral to India’s ODI plans alongside Rohit Sharma. Head coach Gautam Gambhir has emphasized their importance ...

Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson has returned to the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru following his team’s IPL 2025 match against Chennai Super Kings in Guwahati. Samson, who sustained a fracture to his right index finger earlier this year, was cleared to play only as a pure batter in the first three games of the tournament. As a result, Riyan Parag temporarily took over captaincy duties for Rajasthan Royals during these matches. Samson played as an impact player in RR’s first three games, scoring 66, 13, and 20 in his innings. However, he has now returned to the Center of Excellence (CoE) at the NCA for final fitness tests. The results of these tests will determine whether Samson can resume wicketkeeping duties and reclaim his role as RR’s full-time captain. If cleared, he is expected to lead Rajasthan Royals in their upcoming match against Punjab Kings on April 5 in Mullanpur. Samson underwent surgery on his right index finger on February 11 and has been recovering si...

Batting first, RCB posted a total of 196 for 7 in their 20 overs. Captain Rajat Patidar led the innings with a 51 off 32 balls, while opener Phil Salt contributed a quick 32 off 16 deliveries. Virat Kohli added 31 runs from 30 balls. CSK’s bowling attack saw Afghan spinner Noor Ahmad taking 3 wickets for 36 runs and Matheesha Pathirana claiming 2 wickets for 36 runs. ​ In response, CSK struggled against RCB’s disciplined bowling, managing only 146 for 8 in their 20 overs. Sachin Ravindra was the top scorer with 41 runs, and MS Dhoni remained unbeaten at 30. RCB’s Josh Hazlewood was instrumental, securing 3 wickets for 21 runs, while Yash Dayal supported with 2 wickets for 18 runs. ​ This win propels RCB to two consecutive victories in the season, showcasing their strong form. For CSK, this loss highlights areas needing improvement as they aim to bounce back in the tournament.