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‘Biggest culprit was Virat Kohli’s replacement at No.4': Atherton on ‘generous’ KL Rahul throwing away century
Former England captain Michael Atherton called the Indian batters "generous" and said Kohli would never have thrown a century away like Jaiswal and Rahul did.

Virat Kohli claps back at Yuvraj Singh, Amit Mishra's 'fame changed him' claim: 'I never behaved differently because...'
Virat Kohli refutes claims by Yuvraj Singh and Amit Mishra that fame changed him, asserting he remains consistent with friends. During an RCB podcast, he shared recent interactions with former Under-19 teammates, emphasizing his unchanged personality.

Ravindra Jadeja remains at top, Mehidy Hasan rises in latest ICC Men's Test Player Rankings
Ravindra Jadeja remains the top-ranked ICC Men's Test all-rounder, while Bangladesh's Mehidy Hasan Miraz has moved up to second after a stellar performance against Zimbabwe, scoring 116 runs and taking 15 wickets. Miraz's achievements have earned him a career-best rating of 327 points, narrowing the gap with Jadeja. Other players, including Joe Root and Jasprit Bumrah, maintain their top positions in respective categories.

DC, MI's travel plans impacted as Dharamsala airport shut in wake of Operation Sindoor
The IPL franchises are set to face logistical challenges after the closest airport to Dharamsala was shut down due to military tensions with Pakistan.

Sunil Gavaskar calls out Hardik Pandya for not backing himself over Deepak Chahar vs GT: ‘Game could have changed…’
Sunil Gavaskar criticized Hardik Pandya for not bowling the final over against Gujarat Titans, believing his experience could have changed the game's outcome. Mumbai Indians lost a crucial match, impacting their playoff chances.

KKR coach Chandrakant Pandit tells players to 'ignore' noise around MS Dhoni: 'It doesn't matter...'
Chandrakant Pandit spoke in detail about MS Dhoni's return to Eden Gardens and the emotions it may stir among the stadium-goers.

Ashish Nehra faces BCCI's wrath for violating 'spirit of the game', Hardik Pandya slapped with penalty too
Ashish Nehra and Hardik Pandya were both punished by the BCCI for breaching the IPL code of conduct.

'Don't have to go through motions, we have to do something...": Bhuvneshwar Kumar on Virat's Test captaincy style
Bhuvneshwar Kumar praised Virat Kohli's Test captaincy, highlighting his aggressive mindset and strong desire to win. Bhuvneshwar noted that Kohli's passion inspired the team to create opportunities rather than just "go through the motions." He credited Kohli for transforming the team's approach, leading to significant success during his tenure, including a high win percentage and the emergence of talented bowlers.

Ashish Nehra erupts at umpires over post-rain delay during MI vs GT, Rahul Tewatia storms into field in heated argument
Ashish Nehra wasn't a happy man as the proceedings delayed even after rain stopped during GT's match against MI.

"Same but different": Bhuvneshwar on partnership with Josh, Yash in RCB's pace unit
Bhuvneshwar Kumar, returning to Royal Challengers Bengaluru after 16 years, discussed his bowling partnership with Josh Hazlewood and Yash Dayal, highlighting their shared swing ability yet unique styles. He has taken 12 wickets in the IPL this season. RCB currently ranks second with eight wins and will face Lucknow Super Giants next.

Gautam Gambhir's sharp rebuke over past spats with Virat Kohli: 'I'll tell BCCI to stop posting...'
Gautam Gambhir addresses past tensions with Virat Kohli, emphasizing their enduring friendship despite on-field disputes. He dismisses media speculation, insisting their relationship remains strong and playfully asks BCCI to stop highlighting their interactions.

MS Dhoni skips practice sessions on both days ahead of CSK's IPL 2025 clash vs KKR; fitness update revealed
MS Dhoni wasn't part of CSK's practice sessions across both days ahead of the clash against KKR in Kolkata.

Bangladesh remain optimistic on fitness of Taskin Ahmed
Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed is set to return to international cricket during the team's tour of Sri Lanka in June, after recovering from an Achilles tendon injury. He missed recent matches but is expected to regain fitness in time for the first Test on June 17. Specialists recommend a non-surgical rehabilitation approach for his recovery.

Hardik Pandya blames himself, calls his act a 'crime' after MI's last-ball defeat to GT: 'It bites you...'
Hardik Pandya called spade a spade in his post-match assessment following Mumbai Indians' narrow loss to Gujarat Titans on Wednesday.

GT snatch win over MI despite Bumrah, Boult strikes in rain-hit game
Gujarat Titans won a rain-interrupted match against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium. Rahul Tewatia guided the team to victory in the final over, defeating MI by three wickets under DLS method and climbing to the top of the points table.

Gautam Gambhir accuses ‘experts’ of peddling Rohit Sharma 'rift' rumours in fiery rant: ‘Tell me, who are these people?’
Gautam Gambhir didn't mince his words as he spoke about his relationship with Indian captain Rohit Sharma.