MARK THE CALENDARS
![KKR-RCB clash to launch IPL 2025 on March 22 KKR-RCB clash to launch IPL 2025 on March 22](https://static.cricbuzz.com/a/img/v1/420x235/i1/c616047/kkr-rcb-clash-to-launch-ipl-20.jpg)
The defending champions will get the season underway at their home ground, Eden Gardens
TOURNAMENT PREVIEW
![WPL 2025: The fireworks return but the stakes are higher than ever WPL 2025: The fireworks return but the stakes are higher than ever](https://static.cricbuzz.com/a/img/v1/420x235/i1/c616011/wpl-2025-the-fireworks-return.jpg)
As the tournament expands to new cities, the hope is that it evolves beyond big money, shaping a deeper legacy in global cricket
ENGLAND'S TOUR OF INDIA, 2025
![Gill adds consistency to India's form-chasing top-order Gill adds consistency to India's form-chasing top-order](https://static.cricbuzz.com/a/img/v1/420x235/i1/c615981/gill-adds-consistency-to-india.jpg)
While Rohit and Kohli found their way back among runs in a fixture each against England, Gill enhanced his 50-over credentials with scores of 87, 60 and 112
LATE ACTION
![Why the delay? Sri Lanka puzzled over timing of Kuhnemann's action report Why the delay? Sri Lanka puzzled over timing of Kuhnemann's action report](https://static.cricbuzz.com/a/img/v1/420x235/i1/c616027/why-the-delay-sri-lanka-puzzl.jpg)
Cricbuzz has learnt that a couple of players had found something 'not quite right' with his action after the 1st Test
ICC CRICKET WORLD CUP LEAGUE TWO 2023-27
![Shakeel Ahmed, Jatinder Singh hand USA a drubbing Shakeel Ahmed, Jatinder Singh hand USA a drubbing](https://static.cricbuzz.com/a/img/v1/420x235/i1/c615997/shakeel-ahmed-jatinder-singh.jpg)
USA were shot out for 151, thanks to an incisive four-wicket haul by Shakeel
CHAMPIONS TROPHY, 2025
![Gurbaz and Omarzai: The driving forces behind Afghanistan's ODI surge Gurbaz and Omarzai: The driving forces behind Afghanistan's ODI surge](https://static.cricbuzz.com/a/img/v1/420x235/i1/c616056/gurbaz-and-omarzai-the-drivin.jpg)
Once known primarily for their T20 exploits, Afghanistan are now making serious strides in the 50-over format, thanks to Gurbaz's explosive yet matured batting and Omarzai's all-round brilliance
SOUTH AFRICA'S ODI FORM
![South Africa hit for six 'sixes', but Walter still unperturbed South Africa hit for six 'sixes', but Walter still unperturbed](https://static.cricbuzz.com/a/img/v1/420x235/i1/c616040/south-africa-hit-for-six-sixe.jpg)
South Africa have now lost six successive ODI games but this run will be forgotten if they can manage to win the Champions Trophy for the first time since 1998
CHAMPIONS TROPHY, 2025
![Bumrah ruled out; Varun makes final CT squad Bumrah ruled out; Varun makes final CT squad](https://static.cricbuzz.com/a/img/v1/420x235/i1/c614262/bumrah-ruled-out-varun-makes.jpg)
Harshit Rana has been named Bumrah's replacement for the eight-team tournament; No place for Yashasvi Jaiswal in final squad
WPL 2025
Wicketkeeper-batter Nuzhat Parween has been picked up as Asha Sobhana's replacement whereas MI have replaced the injured Pooja Vastrakar with Parunika Sisodia
CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2025
![Starc out of Champions Trophy for personal reasons; Smith to lead Starc out of Champions Trophy for personal reasons; Smith to lead](https://static.cricbuzz.com/a/img/v1/420x235/i1/c614263/starc-out-of-champions-trophy.jpg)
Ben Dwarshuis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Spencer Johnson, Tanveer Sangha and Sean Abbott make it to Australia's new-looking 15-man squad
AUSTRALIA TOUR OF SRI LANKA 2025
![Asalanka ton powers SL to win in Colombo low-scorer Asalanka ton powers SL to win in Colombo low-scorer](https://static.cricbuzz.com/a/img/v1/420x235/i1/c615613/asalanka-ton-powers-sl-to-win.jpg)
Maheesh Theekshan's four wickets and Dunith Wellalage's all-round show also helped Sri Lanka secure a 49-run win in the first ODI
IPL
![Torrent complete Titans takeover from CVC Torrent complete Titans takeover from CVC](https://static.cricbuzz.com/a/img/v1/420x235/i1/c615502/torrent-complete-titans-takeov.jpg)
The Ahmedabad-based diversified conglomerate has acquired 67 percent stake in the franchise
LEGENDS LEAGUE
The new league will kick off on March 10 in Nathdwara, Rajasthan with the final scheduled to be held on March 18
EXCLUSIVE
![Nahid Rana unfazed by 'fastest bowler' tag Nahid Rana unfazed by 'fastest bowler' tag](https://static.cricbuzz.com/a/img/v1/420x235/i1/c615998/nahid-rana-unfazed-by-fastest.jpg)
In an exclusive chat with Cricbuzz, the upcoming pacer talks about his Champions Trophy preparations, ODI role, evolving training methods and how guidance from Mickey Arthur has helped
THE HUNDRED SALE
![GMR Group retains Hampshire-based Hundred team Southern Brave GMR Group retains Hampshire-based Hundred team Southern Brave](https://static.cricbuzz.com/a/img/v1/420x235/i1/c615147/gmr-group-retains-hampshire-ba.jpg)
The group has initially purchased a 49 per cent stake in the team but is expected to strike a deal worth 100%
WPL 2025
![Time ripe for Lanning & Co. to step up Time ripe for Lanning & Co. to step up](https://static.cricbuzz.com/a/img/v1/420x235/i1/c614254/time-ripe-for-lanning-co-to.jpg)
After having lost the finals of the first two seasons, Delhi Capitals' skipper and coach are chuffed with the improvement they have seen in their players coming into WPL 2025
2025 CHAMPIONS TROPHY
The Bangladesh skipper also admitted that he isn't concerned about his form despite not getting enough games in the BPL at home
NEWS IN SHORTS
News bytes that you may have missed otherwise
RANJI TROPHY 2024-25
![Mumbai, Vidarbha set up semis clash with comfortable wins Mumbai, Vidarbha set up semis clash with comfortable wins](https://static.cricbuzz.com/a/img/v1/420x235/i1/c614256/mumbai-vidarbha-set-up-semis.jpg)
While Gujarat clinched an easy win over Saurashtra, Jammu & Kashmir put up a strong fightback against Kerala