How Monica Crowley’s Columbia PhD shaped her role as US chief of protocol. (Pic courtesy: Instagram/ Monica Crowley) Monica Crowley’s journey from a political science student to the ambassador and chief of protocol of the United States reflects a blend of rigorous academic achievement and a dynamic career in politics and media. With a Bachelor…
NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has delivered its fair share of thrills, but the drama is far from over. With the conclusion of Match 63, Mumbai Indians (MI) sealed the fourth and final playoff spot with a resounding 59-run win over Delhi Capitals, ending the top-four race with seven league-stage matches still…
Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: As the IPL 2025 league stage nears its conclusion, the playoff race has intensified, with only a few teams assured of their fate. While some franchises are well-poised for qualification, others face a steep climb. Here’s a breakdown of each team’s current scenario:Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)…
West Indies’ Shai Hope, right, and Evin Lewis (AP Photo) Cricket West Indies has appealed to the International Cricket Council to establish a qualification pathway for Caribbean nations to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where cricket will return after a 128-year absence with a six-team T20 tournament for both men and women.The qualification…
Delhi Capitals players (PTI Photo) It has been a case of ‘so near, yet so far’ for Delhi in the IPL over the years. The city’s former IPL team, Delhi Daredevils (DD), seemed like trophy contenders in IPL 2009, considering the presence of prolific players like AB de Villiers, Gautam Gambhir, Virender Sehwag and Tillakaratne…
Jaipur: Mumbai Indians’ players celebrate after winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 cricket match against Rajasthan Royals, in Jaipur. (PTI Photo) While Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have been officially knocked out from the race for the IPL 2025 playoffs, the remaining teams are still in contention. Mumbai Indians (MI) are…
Ravindra Jadeja celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Heinrich Klaasen during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 T20 cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad. (PTI) Chennai Super Kings Ravindra Jadeja celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Sunrisers Hyderabads Heinrich Klaasen during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 T20…
New Delhi: The competition for a spot in the IPL 2025 playoffs is heating up massively, with teams looking to pull off dominant wins in order to boost their NRR. Gujarat Titans (GT) are currently on top of the table with 12 points in eight matches and a NRR of +1.1.04. Delhi Capitals (DC), Royal…
Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings MS Dhoni’s shrewd captaincy has helped CSK bounce back from the worst situations, enabling them to pull off improbable comebacks. Fans expected a similar turnaround for the franchise following the wicketkeeper-batter’s return to captaincy after CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad got sidelined due to an injury. However, things have gone…
West Indies women’s cricket team failed to qualify for the ODI World Cup later this year despite posting a win against Thailand. Pakistan’s victory over Bangladesh on Saturday kept the door open for West Indies in qualifying for the 2025 Women’s World Cup later in the year in India. But those hopes were dashed in…