Hemant Brar

1 week ago | espn.in | Hemant Brar

When Sneh Rana dismissed Anushka Sanjeewani to seal India's victory in the ODI tri-series final in Colombo last month, she raised her right arm, lowered her sleeve and revealed a tattoo. Inked in Devanagari, just below her wrist, it read "Vidrohi" - which translates to "rebel". "If someone says something cannot be done, my automatic response is [to ask] why it cannot be done," offspin-bowling allrounder Rana says. "It can be done.

4 weeks ago | risingnepaldaily.com | Hemant Brar

By Hemant Brar (ESPN Cricinfo), May 30: Before the start of IPL 2025, Gujarat Titans (GT) seemed to have a hole in their batting line-up. They had an excellent top three and a bunch of finishers but the middle order looked thin. GT, though, finished third in the league stage and will now face Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Eliminator in New Chandigarh on Friday. The winner moves on to Qualifier 2, one step closer to the final; the loser is eliminated.

4 weeks ago | espn.in | Hemant Brar |Vishal Dikshit

Big picture: Can GT cope without Buttler? Before the start of IPL 2025, Gujarat Titans (GT) seemed to have a hole in their batting line-up. They had an excellent top three and a bunch of finishers but the middle order looked thin. GT, though, finished third in the league stage and will now face Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Eliminator in New Chandigarh on Friday. The winner moves on to Qualifier 2, one step closer to the final; the loser is eliminated.

1 month ago | risingnepaldaily.com | Hemant Brar

By Hemant Brar (ESPN CRICINFO), May 29: Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025, in New Chandigarh, will be a clash of two teams that share a past and a present. To begin with, both Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are searching for their maiden IPL title. This is the first time since 2014 that PBKS have made it to the playoffs. They had topped the league stage then also, before losing to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final.

1 month ago | risingnepaldaily.com | Hemant Brar

By Hemant Brar (ESPN cricinfo), May 28: Unlike previous seasons, the four playoff teams for IPL 2025 were known well before the league stage ended. But it took till the last league match to decide who plays whom. Punjab Kings (RCB), who topped the table, will face the second-placed Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Qualifier 1 on Thursday, while Gujarat Titans (GT) will take on Mumbai Indians (MI) in Eliminator on Friday. Both matches will be played in Mullanpur.