3 Spinners Mumbai Indians Will Target in IPL 2025 Mega Auction • ProBatsman

The IPL 2025 match between DC and RR ended in a thrilling Super Over victory for Delhi Capitals after both teams scored 188 runs in their innings. Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal starred for RR, but Mitchell Starc's final over brilliance and DC's composed Super Over display sealed the win. Abishek Porel, Axar Patel, and Tristan Stubbs were key contributors for DC, while Nitish Rana's fifty and Jaiswal's half-century stood out for RR. Full Article

Hampshire's Keith Barker revealed he "feared for the loss of my career" during a nine-month wait for the outcome of his failed drug test, which he attributed to a "genuine administrative error." He tested positive for the banned substance indapamide, prescribed for high blood pressure, and was provisionally suspended for nearly 11 months following the out-of-competition test. Barker has now been cleared to return to professional cricket on 4 July, after learning his ban length...

The article discusses the success of the Bazball win-or-bust approach in cricket, suggesting that the captain should consider a more nuanced strategy. It references a quote from Edward J Erdelatz, a U.S. Navy football coach, highlighting the American preference for winning over ties, which contrasts sharply with the concept of Test cricket where matches can end without a victor. This cultural divide emphasizes the difficulties in explaining the nuances of cricket to American sports fans,...

The BCCI has alerted all IPL 2025 teams about a potential threat posed by a businessman from Hyderabad with a history of involvement in betting and corruption. The individual is attempting to befriend players and staff by offering expensive gifts and invites to private parties, prompting the BCCI to urge vigilance and immediate reporting of any contact. The ACSU emphasizes the challenges posed by modern technology in monitoring such threats and emphasizes the importance of...

The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi is known for being conducive to high-scoring matches, offering batters a flat track with minimal movement and true bounce, leading to frequent boundary-hitting once players settle at the crease. Bowlers, especially pacers, struggle to find assistance beyond the opening overs, while spinners rely on variation rather than turn to control the scoring rate. With an average first-innings score of 225, the ground often witnesses run-fests and big...