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Pakistan cricket’s downfall—6 different coaches, changing PCB chiefs & back-to-back losses

Since the start of the year, Pakistan has played 16 ODIs, having won only two— one against West Indies in January and one against South Africa in the Tri-Nation series.

A Gamified Initiative that Deepens Fan Engagement in Premier League T20

By introducing a gamified approach to cricket fandom, The Game of Decisions reflects a broader shift in how sports organisations are enhancing audience participation.

New kid on the block: Mumbai Indians’ Ashwani Kumar is 1st Indian pacer with 4-wicket haul on IPL debut

Ashwani, who comes with limited experience in senior cricket, played his first IPL match against KKR Monday. He is the latest addition to the list of most successful debutants at the IPL.

3 months of T20-free calendar in World Cricketers’ Association proposal on radical changes to cricket

WCA has already initiated talks with ICC regarding its report. Responses taken from top cricketers including Pat Cummins, Rashid Khan, Jos Buttler, Jason Holder & Alyssa Healy.

Washington Sundar missing from Gujarat Titans’ IPL match leaves another Sundar wondering

All-rounder did not feature in match which his team, Gujarat Titans, lost to Punjab Kings by 11 runs. Sundar was part of Indian team that won Champions Trophy earlier this month.

ThePrint Quiz, 23 March, 2025: Kick off IPL 2025 by testing your knowledge of Indian Premier League

Glued to your nearest screen watching IPL 2025? If the answer is yes, take this quiz to test your knowledge of the Indian Premier League, now in its 18th edition.

BCCI lifts ban on using saliva as polishing agent for IPL 2025 as bowlers push for reverse swing

BCCI has lifted ban on using saliva as polishing agent after franchise captains backed move, arguing it will help restore reverse swing, a crucial element in white-ball cricket.

David Warner wishes to live the Indian dream to its fullest: Cricket, social media & now film

Warner bid adieu to international career that spanned over 15 years in 2024. He was a key player in Australia's World Cup win in 2015 & continues to play franchise cricket.

Captain’s knock & emphatic statement against retirement. On verge of 38, Big R still at Rohit’s door

While Rohit's aggressive approach has been effective in white-ball cricket, his Test form has been a different story altogether. Recent performances have been woefully inadequate.

From ’60-’70s quartet to Champions Trophy wizards—India’s spin attack over decades

Lethal spinners Kuldeep, Jadeja, Axar, and Chakravarthy powered India to victory. Team management must keep spin at the heart of India's strategy.

On Camera

SC’s stray dog order lit a match in Delhi. Are they a menace or companions?

The last time this matter flared up was when Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a very similar directive in April, called for the relocation of stray dogs in the capital.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?