Cricket Today Magazine - May 2025

In this issue

Team India suffered twin blows in a span of a few days as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli announced their retirement from Test cricket. The two pillars of Indian cricket will not feature in the five-Test series against England, and the young cricketers are going to find it difficult to deal with the conditions of the European country. Kohli and Sharma had been struggling for the past few series, and they decided to call it a day before the selectors picked the squad for the England tour. Enjoy the action-packed edition of Cricket Today.

3 REASONS WHY VIRAT KOHLI WAS A GOOD BUT NOT GREAT TEST BATTER

His tally included 30 tons and 31 fifties. 7 of his tons were double centuries. Kohli is regarded as a flamboyant and hardworking cricketer in the format, leaving quite a bit of a legacy. His influence remains pivotal...

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5 BEST TEST INNINGS OF VIRAT KOHLI

Kohli made his debut for India in whites back in 2011. In what was his 8th Test, the young Kohli smacked his maiden hundred, and that too came against Australia in Adelaide, 2012. Against the mighty Aussies...

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ROHIT SHARMA: A CHALLENGING TEST CAREER THAT FOUND RHYTHM IN SECOND CHANCE

In addition to 12 Test tons, the veteran batter smashed 18 fifties with the best score of 212. Rohit played in the middle order at various positions before being promoted as a designated opener in October 2019...

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5 BEST TEST INNINGS OF ROHIT SHARMA

A century on debut in the longest format is special, and Rohit achieved this against the West Indies at the iconic Eden Gardens. After the West Indies' 234/10 in the 1st innings, India were 82/4 when Rohit walked...

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5 REASONS WHY MS DHONI IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CSK'S DEBACLE IN IPL 2025

While Dhoni may not hold an official position in CSK's auction table, it is no secret that his influence runs deep in the franchise. Over the years, he has had a significant say in player retention and recruitment... By CT CONTRIBUTOR

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5 REASONS BEHIND VIRAT KOHLI'S CONSISTENCY IN IPL

Kohli's durability in the IPL is astonishing. When players come and go, retire, shift teams, or fade out due to form or fitness, Kohli has marched on. His commitment to RCB has never wavered. Not once...

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5 REASONS WHY ASHISH NEHRA IS THE BEST HEAD COACH IN IPL 2025

Ashish Nehra has always believed in backing his players and giving them an extended run. This season is no different. Two standout examples are Sai Sudharsan and R Sai Kishore. Sudharsan has been in phenomenal...

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5 REASONS WHY ISHAN KISHAN IS BETTER THAN RISHABH PANT

Ishan Kishan is a more adaptable batsman than Rishabh Pant. While Pant is often reckless with his shot selection, Kishan is more calculated in his approach. He has shown the ability to bat at multiple positions...

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5 REASONS WHY RAJASTHAN ROYALS HAVE UNDERPERFORMED IN IPL 2025

The Royals heavily invested in their overseas bowling unit, hoping that a mix of pace and spin would compensate for the absence of seasoned Indian bowlers. They brought in Jofra Archer, Maheesh...

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5 CRICKETERS WHO HAVEN'T BEEN TREATED FAIRLY BY AJIT AGARKAR-LED SELECTION COMMITTEE

Avesh Khan has been one of the most reliable fast bowlers in the IPL and domestic circuit in recent years. This season for LSG, he's delivered under pressure, notably defending 9 runs in a last-over scenario...

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BARCELONA EDGES REAL MADRID IN EXTRA TIME TO WIN COPA DEL REY FINAL

The loss to its fierce rival was another blow to Madrid after it was knocked out of the Champions League quarterfinals by Arsenal. This could have been its last title decider with Carlo Ancelotti in charge...

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MAO SAIGO WINS THE CHEVRON CHAMPIONSHIP WITH A BIRDIE IN A 5-WAY PLAYOFF

The 23-year-old Japanese player managed to compose herself in time to sink the 3-footer and win her first major title. Saigo birdied the par-5 18th in regulation for a 2-under 74, leaving her tied with Hyo Joo Kim...

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