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Time of India
12 hours ago
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- Time of India
Jitesh Sharma set to switch to Baroda from Vidarbha
Jitesh Sharma is set to move from Vidarbha from Baroda (Image via X/@thcoolcric) Mumbai : Even though they won the Ranji Trophy last season, Vidarbha are set lose one of its star players ahead of the upcoming domestic season. It's learnt that 'keeper-bat Jitesh Sharma , who captained the side in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy last season to the quarterfinals has decided to part with the Nagpur-based team and will move to Baroda. The 31-year-old Jitesh, who has played nine T20Is for India (100 runs@14.28), was a star performer for IPL-2025 champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (261 runs in 15 matches@37.28, with one fifty and a strike rate of 176.35, including a top score of 85 not out in a league stage match and a crucial cameo off 24 off 10 balls in the final against his former IPL team Punjab Kings. "He wasn't happy about certain things at Vidarbha, and hence decided to move to Baroda for the next season," a source said. 15:33 WV Raman backs Shubman Gill to fire in England: 'He needs the right support' At Baroda, Jitesh will his RCB teammate, left-arm spinning allrounder Krunal Pandya, who captains the team, playing alongside him. A white-ball specialist, Jitesh, who made his first-class debut in 2015, did not play in the Ranji Trophy last season. He played the his 18 first-class matches in Jan 2024. He has scored 661 runs in 18 first-class matches, 1533 runs in 56 List A ties and 2886 runs in 141 T20s with a strike rate of 152.29. Poll Do you think Jitesh Sharma can help Baroda win more matches? Definitely Unlikely Apart From RCB, Jitesh has played for Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians in the IPL. He was a part of the Rohit Sharma-led MI team which won the trophy in 2017. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Time of India
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
IPL 2025, RCB vs PBKS Qualifier 1: Final before the final?
The is now reaching its climax, with the playoffs beginning on Thursday. Punjab Kings, led by Shreyas Iyer, have qualified for the business end of the tournament for the first time since 2014 and now face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Qualifier 1 in Mullanpur. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Their position was fortified after Jitesh Sharma's brilliant 33-ball 85-run blitz helped them defeat Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Stadium. Gujarat Titans will compete against Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator on Friday at the same venue before the caravan moves to Ahmedabad for the eliminator and final. RCB vs PBKS, IPL Qualifier 1: Quick Singles from Mullanpur | Indian Premier League RCB's fortunes turned for the better on Tuesday night in Lucknow, where Jitesh's outstanding performance helped them hunt down a target of 228 by the 19th over despite being 123-4 in the 12th following the dismissal of . Poll Which team has the better chance of winning the IPL title this year? Punjab Kings Royal Challengers Bengaluru Gujarat Titans Mumbai Indians What will also delight the three-time finalists is the fact that a team that was traditionally top-heavy and lacked in finishers achieved the feat on the strength of their middle order, with Jitesh and Mayank Agarwal shining. Hazlewood back RCB will also welcome the return of pace ace Josh Hazlewood. Despite missing several matches due to a shoulder niggle, the Australian fast bowler leads RCB's wicket-taking charts with 18 dismissals in 10 matches at 17.27. Partnering with old warhorse Bhuvneshwar Kumar, the pair has added teeth to the RCB pace attack, traditionally their Achilles heel. Phil Salt's aggressive batting and Kohli's impressive form (602 runs in 13 matches at 60.20, with eight fifties) provide extra fillip to RCB. Despite having a trophy laden career, the IPL crown has been missing from Kohli's cabinet and the 2025 campaign provides another opportunity. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Qualifier-1 presents a significant leadership challenge for Shreyas Iyer, who aims to secure his third consecutive title as captain, following his success with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) last year in the IPL and with Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy. What will aid both teams is second crack at reaching the final if they lose this one. Punjab Kings have the added advantage of home support in Mullanpur. They will also benefit from an extra day of rest, a privilege not available to RCB, who played on Tuesday and travelled on Wednesday. Punjab to miss Jansen The Punjab Kings, reaching the playoffs after 11 years, have flourished under the captaincoach combo of Iyer and head coach Ricky Ponting. Their opening partnership of Prabhsimran Singh (499 runs) and Priyansh Arya (424 runs) has been exceptional. The batting lineup is further strengthened by Iyer, the innovative Josh Inglis, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh and Marcus Stoinis. The hosts though will experience a setback as they will lose the services of Marco Jansen. The tall left-arm seamer will depart to prepare for the World Test Championship final against Australia. However, Kyle Jamieson showed against Mumbai Indians that he can be a worthy replacement. The gifted Azmatullah Omarzai too will be expected to fill Jansen's void. Jansen has been a solid contributor with the ball, bagging 16 wickets in 14 matches at 27.12. What the Kings will welcome is leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal's return from injury. Add leftarm-spinner Harpreet Brar and Arshdeep Singh (18 wickets in 14 matches) to the attack, and the bowling unit looks formidable.
India Today
18-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
IPL 2025: Madhya Pradesh mystery spinner replaces Rovman Powell at KKR
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have roped in Madhya Pradesh mystery spinner Shivam Shukla for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2025. He replaced West Indies batter Rovman Powell, who didn't return to India after the tournament resumed on May 17. Shukla will be with the Knights for only a solitary match this season as the defending champions have already been knocked out of the competition. The Knight Riders became the fourth team to be eliminated after Saturday's match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) was abandoned without a ball being bowled. advertisementThe 29-year-old Shukla made his T20 debut for MP in the 2024 edition of the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy. In eight matches, he picked up as many wickets at an economy rate of 6.30. He notched his best figures of 4-0-29-4 against Bengal at the Niranjan Shah Stadium C in Rajkot. The Knights are currently placed sixth in the table with 12 points and a net run rate of +0.193 thanks to wins in five out of 13 games. Their last and final game is against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Sunday, May 25 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. KKR began with a defeat to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and from there on, they couldn't gain much momentum. They won back-to-back matches against Delhi Capitals (DC) and Rajasthan Royals (RR), but the two-wicket defeat to the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) put them on the brink of elimination. advertisementAfter Saturday's match was called off, KKR became the fourth team after Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to be knocked out. Ajinkya Rahane's men will now look to play for pride against the Sunrisers and end their campaign on a winning note. Stay updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!Must Watch IN THIS STORY#IPL 2025
NDTV
15-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Prithvi Shaw Shares Cryptic Post Ahead Of IPL 2025 Resumption: "Need A..."
Prithvi Shaw is eyeing a comeback to cricket, having last played a competitive match back in December last year during the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy. On Wednesday, Shaw took to Instagram and shared a cryptic post ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 resumption. The IPL was suspended last week amid cross-border tensions with Pakistan. However, the league will restart on Saturday, May 17 as India and Pakistan have agreed on a ceasefire. Shaw, who set his base price at Rs 75 lakh, went unsold during the IPL 2025 mega auction. Ahead of the restart of the league, Shaw shared a post on his Instagram story, saying that he needs a break. Prithvi Shaw Instagram Story #IPL2025 — Raja (@_raja_kumar) May 14, 2025 Prithvi was once hailed as a major talent for Indian cricket but in recent times, lack of form and fitness issues has seriously dented his career. He was dropped from the Mumbai side due to fitness concerns and his last appearance was in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 where he once again disappointed with the bat. Punjab Kings (PBKS) star Shashank Singh, who played with Shaw for Mumbai, has elaborated on what might be going wrong for him. Shashank name-dropped Prithvi Shaw while listing the players who he felt could go on to be great openers for India in the future. As a result, Shaw was named alongside the likes of Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Here is when Shashank was asked about Shaw's struggles. "Prithvi Shaw is underrated. If he goes back to his basics, he can achieve anything. I know him since he was 13, since I've played club cricket with him in Bombay. If you ask me what's wrong with him, he has a different perspective on few things," Shashank said, speaking on the Shubhankar Mishra podcast. "Maybe, he can change something about his work ethic, maybe sleep at 10 PM instead of 11 PM, maybe improve his diet," Shashank added. "If he can accept and change some of these things, it would be the best thing for Indian cricket," Shashank said.
