“Virat has batted well against me and I also would like to do well against him,” he added.
22 March,2025 07:49 AM IST | Arup ChatterjeeDefending champions KKR set for opening showdown with RCB as Indian Premier League-18 kicks off at iconic Kolkata venue today, but weather likely to play spoilsport
22 March,2025 07:54 AM IST | Arup ChatterjeeThe 23-year-old’s ton came off 44 balls, the fastest by any Pakistan player in a T20 international
22 March,2025 07:57 AM IST | AFPEx-MI coach Mark Boucher calls skipper Hardik a battle-hardened player; spin great Harbhajan says he’ll be at his best in IPL-18 after overcoming last year’s backlash
22 March,2025 07:43 AM IST | PTIFrance succumb to 0-2 loss in first leg of Nations League quarter-final tie, but coach Didier Deschamps remains optimistic of a turnaround on Sunday
22 March,2025 08:10 AM IST | AFPColombia were the better team in the second-half, but were ultimately sunk by the Real Madrid winger’s dramatic winner.
22 March,2025 08:07 AM IST | AFPRed Bull’s reigning world champion Max Verstappen was second-fastest, 0.018 seconds behind Hamilton, while McLaren’s Oscar Piastri was third
22 March,2025 08:04 AM IST | AFPNext, Subramanian will face World No. 31 Christo Popov of France, a 2019 World Junior Championships silver medallist.
22 March,2025 08:01 AM IST | PTINayak, 29, who represented the country at the Tokyo Olympics, came up with an aggregate score of 13.317 in qualification.
22 March,2025 07:59 AM IST | PTIThe World Cup champions will also be without the likes of Paulo Dybala, Gonzalo Montiel, and Giovanni Lo Celso. In Martinez’s absence, Atletico Madrid frontman Julian Alvarez is likely to lead the line
21 March,2025 08:29 AM IST | IANSHe underwent a test in Chennai in January, but could not get his action cleared
21 March,2025 08:29 AM IST | PTIFormer India captain Dilip Vengsarkar too was announced as a Lifetime Achievement awardee, but he was out of town on Thursday
21 March,2025 08:30 AM IST | Subodh MayureBoth teams will begin their IPL 2025 campaign under the captaincy of their newly-appointed captains, Rajat Patidar (RCB) and Ajinkya Rahane (KKR)
22 March,2025 07:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentCSK will kick start their campaign in IPL 2025 against arch-rivals Mumbai Indians on Sunday at the Chepauk Stadium. MS Dhoni will play for CSK under Ruturaj Gaikwad's leadership to lay his hands on his sixth title
22 March,2025 04:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDespite the change in leadership, KKR have managed to retain the core of their squad from the previous season, which could prove crucial in their title defense
21 March,2025 06:48 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondentThe stage is set for the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), a year after Shreyas Iyer-led Kolkata Knight Riders tailored the most one-sided IPL final to clinch the title for a record third time
21 March,2025 06:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe clash between these two IPL powerhouses has already generated immense excitement, but weather predictions indicate that rain may have the final say
21 March,2025 06:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe 36-year-old Kohli, who retired last year from T20 internationals, silenced his critics as India lifted the Champions Trophy this month
21 March,2025 05:26 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondentMid-Day looks at a list that breaks down top highlights of Indian Premier League (IPL) over the years, ahead of popular T20 event's 18th season, starting Saturday
21 March,2025 03:00 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentEden Gardens is set to play a significant role in the 18th edition of the IPL, hosting both the tournament opener and the final
21 March,2025 01:50 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent“If you start a tournament well, that buys you time to get deeper into it and feel comfortable,” Gilchrist told Fox Cricket
21 March,2025 08:30 AM IST | New Delhi | IANSADVERTISEMENT
IPL 2025 kicks off today in Kolkata’s Eden Gardens. Congress MP and BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla expressed his excitement as he reached for the opening ceremony. He said, "The 18th season of IPL is starting today. It has been 18 years, and today is its inaugural match in Kolkata. IPL keeps on increasing every year; its influence keeps on increasing, its viewership keeps on increasing, and its craze keeps on increasing. This time also, the craze of IPL will double, and it will be very high. People are not only coming to the stadium in large numbers but are also very excited about it. So I think this season will also be very successful and today's match will be very exciting..."
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The runaway Asian Group C leaders failed to sparkle on a chilly night in Saitama until Crystal Palace forward Kamada pounced for the opener in the 66th minute
21 March,2025 08:28 AM IST | Saitama (Japan) | AFPRetegui, who leads the Serie A scoring charts with 22 goals, is set to leave Italy’s training camp for further tests with his club
India’s star striker and skipper Sunil scores on his international comeback as Blue Tigers cruise to 3-0 victory against Maldives
The event marked a pivotal milestone in their remarkable 6,553 km journey, dedicated to bolstering coastal security, promoting environmental consciousness, and fostering community engagement
21 March,2025 02:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
