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R Ashwin cleared from ball-tampering allegations in Tamil Nadu Premier League

New Delhi, June 16: Former India legendary spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has been cleared of ball-tampering charges in the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) after allegations were made by Siechem Madurai Panthers against him and his team, Dindigul Dragons (DD), according to ESPNcricinfo.

IPL 2025: Digvesh Rathi suspended for a match, Abhishek Sharma fined 25 per cent of match fees after the duo had a heated argument

Lucknow May 20: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) bowler Digvesh Singh Rathi has been fined 50 per cent of his match fees for breaching the Indian Premier League (IPL) Code of Conduct during his team's match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on Monday, as per IPL Media Advisory.

LSG's Digvesh gets one game suspension, SRH batter Abhishek fined 25 pc of match fees for on-field altercation

Lucknow, May 20: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) spinner Digvesh Rathi and Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Abhishek Sharma are penalised for their ugly verbal spat during their IPL 2025 match on Monday.

Paine unimpressed with Rabada's positive test of recreational drugs hidden from public view

New Delhi, May 5: Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine was left unimpressed over how Kagiso Rabada’s positive test after taking recreational drugs was hidden from public view. In April, Rabada flew home after playing first two matches of IPL 2025 for the Gujarat Titans’ (GT).

Have not received any notice or order, says Sreesanth after 3-year ban from KCA

By Vipul Kashyap, Kochi, May 2: Former Indian cricketer S Sreesanth claimed that he didn't receive any notice from the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) about his three-year ban and is not aware of the reason behind the action from the state cricket board.

'I'm not aware of it': Sreesanth reacts to his 3-year suspension by KCA

New Delhi, May 2: Former India cricketer Shanthakumaran Sreesanth declined to comment on his three-year suspension by the Kerala Cricket Association, stating that he is not aware of the matter. Sreesanth was suspended by the KCA for his alleged false and derogatory statements against the organisation regarding Sanju Samson's omission from the national team for the Champions Trophy 2025.

Failed to score 9 runs in two consecutive matches...: RCA Official Jaideep Bihani weighs on RR's recent defeats

Jaipur, April 23: Following Rajasthan Royals' (RR) successive defeats from seemingly winning positions in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), Jaideep Bihani, Convenor of the Ad Hoc Committee of the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA), has raised serious concerns about the franchise's performance following their narrow defeats against Delhi Capitals (DC) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).

RR term MLA Bihani's 'match-fixing allegations' baseless; demand action from CM

Jaipur, April 22: Tensions have escalated between Rajasthan Royals and Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) after Jaydeep Bihani, convener of RCA's ad hoc committee, raised doubts over the RR's recent 2-run loss to Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2025.

IPL: RCA ad hoc committee chief smells foul play in sports council's working; questions RR's loss to LSG

Jaipur, April 21: The cricket pitch in Rajasthan seems to be turning into a political battleground, as the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) Ad hoc committee has raised serious concerns about the functioning of the State Sports Council.

IPL 2025: Pretty disappointed, we batted really badly as a batting unit, says Rahane

New Chandigarh, April 15: Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane blamed the batting unit including himself after failing to chase 112 against Punjab Kings at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.

Spinner Usman Tariq reported for suspect bowling action for second time in PSL

Rawalpindi, April 14: Quetta Gladiators off-spinner Usman Tariq has been reported for a suspect bowling action during their clash against Lahore Qalandars at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Quetta Gladiators' Usman Tariq reported for suspect bowling action in PSL

Islamabad, April 14: Quetta Gladiators’ off-spinner Usman Tariq has once again come under scrutiny for a suspect bowling action during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 clash against Lahore Qalandars.

Rohit's 'crazy reaction' to Nair-Bumrah heated spat goes viral, netizens say ex-MI skipper never disappoints

New Delhi, April 14: A fiery on-field moment lit up the IPL 2025 encounter between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians on Sunday as Karun Nair and Jasprit Bumrah involved in a heated spat, but what stole the attention was ex-MI skipper Rohit Sharma's crazy reaction to the incident.

Disappointed with CSK's performance, Vishnu Vishal asks: Is any sport played not to win?

Chennai, April 12: Actor Vishnu Vishal, who is a cricketer himself, has expressed disappointment over the poor performance of his favourite IPL team, the Chennai Super Kings, in their match against the Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday, wondering why the skipper of CSK Mahendra Singh Dhoni chose to come so low down the batting order when his team needed him the most.

Ashwin's YouTube channel to stop featuring CSK matches after social-media criticism

New Delhi April 7: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) matches will no longer be previewed or reviewed on R Ashwin's YouTube channel for the rest of IPL 2025 after a social media backlash regarding some guests on the channel criticizing certain team players, as per a report from ESPNcricinfo.

PCB defends Khushdil Shah after ugly fight with NZ fans post 0-3 loss in ODI series

New Delhi, April 5: Pakistan's disastrous tour of New Zealand ended not just with a third straight ODI defeat, but also in controversy as all-rounder Khushdil Shah lost his temper and got into an ugly confrontation with taunting fans at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Saturday. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) later issued a statement confirming the incident and defending their player's actions, citing abuse and anti-Pakistan slogans from a section of foreign, reportedly Afghan, spectators.

IPL 2025: Line of respect between team owners and players has to be there, says former WC winner

Chennai, April 5: The retiring out of Tilak Varma in the IPL 2025 game between Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians on Friday kickstarted a debate over whether the side should have gone ahead with the move or not.

'Result shows the move wasn't right', says Surinder Khanna on MI's decision to retire out Tilak Varma

New Delhi, April 5: Former India cricketer Surinder Khanna has called Mumbai Indians’ decision to retire out Tilak Varma both “shocking and surprising”, questioning the impact such a move could have on a young player’s confidence.

IPL 2025: Irfan, Harbhajan express discontent with MI's decision to retire Tilak for Santner against LSG

New Delhi, April 5: Mumbai Indians' decision to retire out Tilak Varma in the penultimate over of the pulsating clash against Lucknow Super Giants did not sit well with former India cricketers Irfan Pathan and Harbhajan Singh.

LSG spinner Digvesh fined 25 pc match fee for violating IPL Code of Conduct

Lucknow, April 2: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) spinner Digvesh Singh Rathi has been fined 25 per cent of his match-fee due to a violation of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Code of Conduct during the clash against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Lucknow on Tuesday.

'Surprised by Fleming's claim': Pujara questions CSK's home advantage concerns

New Delhi, March 29: Former Chennai Super Kings player Cheteshwar Pujara has expressed surprise at head coach Stephen Fleming’s recent claim that CSK has had no home advantage at Chepauk. Pujara, who has been part of the franchise in the past, found the remark unexpected, especially given CSK’s history of tailoring pitches to suit their strengths.

Don't deserve to be there: Kamran gives reality check amid controversy over Pakistan's omission in CT prize ceremony

Lahore, March 12: Former wicketkeeper batter Kamran Akmal addressed the recent controversy surrounding the absence of a representative from host nation Pakistan during the prize distribution ceremony of the recently concluded Champions Trophy. According to him, Pakistan didn't have a representative because it didn't "deserve" to be there.

Champions Trophy: PCB lodges protest with ICC over prize ceremony snub

Mumbai, March 10: Underfire for not having its representative on the podium for the prize distribution ceremony after the Champions Trophy final, the Pakistan Cricket Board has lodged a protest with the International Cricket Council (ICC) for ignoring its representative during Sunday's event in Dubai.

PCB faces backlash for not sending representative to Champions Trophy final in Dubai

Dubai, March 9: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is being strongly criticised for not sending a single representative to the final of the 2025 Champions Trophy at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.

Strange thing...: Shoaib Akhtar questions PCB's absence from award ceremony following India's win

Islamabad, March 10: Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar raised concerns over the absence of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) representatives during the trophy presentation of the Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai.

I couldn't figure out what Ecclestone was trying to do: Mithali on Harmanpreet's heated exchange

Lucknow, March 7: Former India skipper Mithali Raj said she couldn't understand what Sophie Ecclestone was trying to do when Mumbai Indians skipper Harmanpreet Kaur was having a conversation with on-field umpire during their WPL 2025 match against UP Warriorz on Thursday.

Basit Ali alleges 'backdoor entries' in Pakistan's squad selection for NZ tour

New Delhi, March 4: Former cricketer Basit Ali has strongly criticised Pakistan's team selection for the upcoming white-ball series against New Zealand, alleging favouritism and unjust exclusions. He claimed that deserving players had been sidelined while others secured their places through "backdoor channels".

If he comes to bowl, what are you going to look at?, says Healy on Kuhnemann's bowling action cleared by ICC

New Delhi, Feb 27: Australian cricket great Ian Healy has warned that the scrutiny over Matthew Kuhnemann’s bowling action may linger despite the left-arm spinner being cleared by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

PCB's Mohsin Naqvi faces call for removal following team's disastrous show in Champions Trophy

Islamabad, February 26: Pakistan's early exit in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 has not only drawn widespread criticism against players but also landed Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi in hot waters with his position being held under scrutiny, Geo News reported.

Champions Trophy: England's Buttler hopes key clash provides hope to Afghans amid struggles

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