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Pietersen was speaking to ESPNCricinfo. Ahead of the start of the season, Brook pulled out of the league after being bought by DC for Rs 6.25 crores in the mega auction last year. The young batter had reasoned that he wanted to 'recharge himself' with an important cricketing season ahead for the Three Lions. Notably, almost a month later, Brook was appointed as England's new white-ball captain, taking over from Jos Buttler following poor ICC title defences in the 50-over World Cup, T20 World Cup and a winless ICC Champions Trophy campaign.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the seventh edition of the Khel India Youth Games 2025 in Bihar's Patna on Sunday. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will attend the inauguration ceremony.

Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Delhi Capitals (DC) recently hosted a special meet-and-greet with their official fan community, DC Toli, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Sunday.

Vivek finished 1.4 behind Kiran to take silver while Vishal took bronze, bowing out to Vivek in a shoot-off, after both had tied at 230.1 after 22 shots

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and opted to bat against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Sunday in Kolkata in the ongoing 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

The Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here turned into a celebration of fitness and inspiration this Sunday morning as the latest edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle witnessed enthusiastic participation from 750 participants, including teachers, athletes, Fit India influencers and fitness lovers, according to a release from SAI Media.

Mhatre made a sparkling 94 that almost dragged Chennai Super Kings over the line against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and for many, that knock reminded of Suryavanshi’s 35-ball 100

Punjab Kings (PBKS) have picked all-rounder Mitch Owen as a replacement for Glenn Maxwell, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 due to a broken finger, as per the IPL Media Advisory.

Spin bowlers have had a much bigger impact in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 than they did in 2024, as per ESPNcricinfo.

National selection committee will announce India and the 'A' squad for the England tour, most likely after the identification of teams for the IPL Play-offs

In a high-stakes encounter that delivered everything from towering sixes to a nerve-wracking finish, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) edged past Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a pulsating last-over thriller in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. RCB posted a daunting total of 213/5, powered by a clinical top-order performance. Virat Kohli led the charge with a fluent 62, while young sensation Jacob Bethell impressed with a brisk 55. The icing on the cake came from Romario Shepherd, whose unbeaten 53 off just 21 balls provided the late acceleration that ultimately proved decisive. CSK responded with heart and grit. Ayush Mhatre nearly stole the show with a scintillating 94, and Ravindra Jadeja's unbeaten 77 kept Chennai in the hunt till the very last over. However, they fell just one boundary short of completing what would have been a remarkable chase. Former India cricketer and JioStar expert Ambati Rayudu lauded both sides, particularly CSK, for the intensity and quality they brought to the game.

The Khelo India Youth Games 2025 got underway with great enthusiasm at the Sandis Ground in Bhagalpur, as the Under-19 Archery Competition marked the opening of this prestigious multi-sport event. This year, the Games are being jointly hosted by five districts of Bihar, with Bhagalpur emerging as a key hub for the unfolding sporting action. Welcoming athletes from across the country, Bhagalpur's Senior Superintendent of Police Hriday Kant expressed optimism about the city's preparedness and the warm reception awaiting participants. 'I welcome all the athletes that have come from all over the country. All the preparations have been made by the authorities for their welcome, stay, participation and security. Forces have been deployed at such places. I hope this event will be held successfully and Bhagalpur will get a new identity for sports in the entire world,' he said.

In a high-octane clash that had everything from big hits to nail-biting drama, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) held their nerves to edge past Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a last-over thriller in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. RCB posted a mammoth 213/5, riding on commanding performances from Virat Kohli (62), young Jacob Bethell (55), and the explosive Romario Shepherd (53*). In response, Chennai mounted a fierce chase led by Ayush Mhatre's sensational 94 and a late blitz from Ravindra Jadeja (77*), but fell agonizingly short, just one boundary away from a famous win. Speaking exclusively on JioHotstar, JioStar expert Aakash Chopra weighed in on RCB's resurgence and their growing chances of making the final four.

CSK skipper MS Dhoni turned to Ahmed despite impressive Anshul Kamboj (3-0-25-0) having one over remaining, but left-arm quick wilted under Romario Shepherd’s assault

Punishes Khaleel for 33 runs in the 19th over and Matheesha Pathirana for 21 runs in the 20th over

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, participated in the 21st edition of the 'Fit India Sunday on Cycle' campaign, promoting fitness and environmental awareness through regular cycling. The initiative, which has gained traction across the country, aims to encourage citizens to adopt healthier lifestyles and reduce pollution through sustainable practices.

Ayush Mhatre is just 17 years and 292 days old, but he already looks like a promising T20 cricketer. He has stylish strokes, can hit the ball all around the ground, and has the power needed for modern T20 batting. What impressed Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming the most, though, was Mhatre's calmness and maturity -- qualities he first noticed during trials and has now seen in action during Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. 'He's got talent. He's got hand-eye coordination. He's got a beautiful, silky swing. He's aggressive. Everything that we like about a modern-day T20 player,' Fleming said about Mhatre at the post-match press conference, as quoted from ESPNcricinfo.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) Romario Shepherd is known for his explosive and short stays at the crease. On Saturday, he faced just 14 balls and smashed 10 of them to the boundary against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). In last year's Indian Premier League (IPL), he hit seven boundaries in 10 balls. Earlier this year in the International League T20 (ILT20), he faced 13 balls and sent 7 of those to the fence. He thrives in innings that last 15 balls or fewer and has a strike rate of over 200 in 20 such knocks.

In a heartwarming cultural exchange that transcended boundaries of sport and cuisine, West Indian cricket stars Dwayne Bravo, Sunil Narine and Andre Russell brought their Caribbean charisma to the kitchen in the latest episode of KKR's cooking show 'Knight Bite'.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Rajat Patidar expressed his feeling as his team registered a 2-run victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a last-ball thriller of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday.

Hockey India writes to Bengal Tigers and Odisha Warriors to pay pending salaries

Pant’s form under scrutiny as Iyer-led Punjab eye crucial win over LSG in mid-table clash

We can’t get rid of all our problems, but we can understand them and accordingly deal with it

FC Goa defeated Jamshedpur FC with a 3-0 win to clinch the 2025 Super Cup title at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Saturday.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru power-hitter Romario Shepherd, the prime architect behind Chennai Super Kings' two-run defeat, revealed his 'kill them softly' mantra while outlining his approach that allows him to generate force to inflict carnage effortlessly.