Author: 4xSports

Cricket, often referred to as a religion in countries like India, England, Australia, and Pakistan, has traditionally been a field sport — played on grass, watched in stadiums, and celebrated on televisions across the globe. But with the rapid advancement of technology, the sport has entered a new arena — the digital world. Online cricket, encompassing everything from fantasy leagues and streaming platforms to mobile games and esports, is transforming how the game is consumed and played. This evolution not only brings cricket closer to fans but also opens up new opportunities for engagement, innovation, and monetization. The Emergence of…

The Indian Premier League 2025 has once again lived up to its billing as the most electrifying cricket tournament in the world. With a perfect blend of emerging young talent, experienced international stars, nail-biting finishes, and record-breaking feats, IPL 2025 has truly been a spectacle to remember. As the season wraps up, fans across the globe are still buzzing about the defining moments that made this edition unforgettable. The Rise of New Contenders While traditional powerhouses like Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings continued to perform steadily, IPL 2025 saw a notable shift in the league’s competitive dynamics. The Rajasthan…

In a high-octane encounter that had fans on the edge of their seats, Mumbai Indians (MI) pulled off a dramatic win against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Wankhede Stadium last night. The iconic rivalry, often dubbed the “El Clasico of IPL,” delivered yet another memorable contest, with Mumbai chasing down a challenging target in the final over. With this victory, MI climbed to the third spot on the points table while CSK slipped to fifth, intensifying the playoff race. The Build-Up: Classic Rivalry, High Stakes Coming into the match, both teams had identical win-loss records and were jostling for…

Get the fantasy teams, starting lineups, and squads for Monday’s Indian Premier League game between the Delhi Capitals and the Lucknow Super Giants in Visakhapatnam (DC vs LSG). In the Indian Premier League 2025, the Delhi Capitals will play the Lucknow Super Giants on Monday at Visakhapatnam’s ACA-VDCA Stadium. The two sides will probably line up as follows for the game: DC Predicted Playing XI Batting 1st: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, Tristan Stubbs, Abishek Porel (wk), Axar Patel (c), Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, T. Natarajan. Bowling 1st: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, Tristan Stubbs, Abishek…

The IPL 2025 Mega Auction is set to be hosted by Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, confirmed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). This event, scheduled for November 24 and 25, 2024. Earlier, IPL auctions were held in certain traditional venues. But this move from BCCI to host it in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia will help expand the global reach of IPL. Previously, the auction was held in Dubai in 2023. Why Saudi Arabia? Riyadh emerged as the favorite after BCCI officials visited various cities, including Dubai, Singapore, and London. The advanced infrastructure of Riyadh was the key factor…

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to witness another dramatic shift with the upcoming mega auction in 2025. IPL 2024 has a Mini Auction before the season but as per the IPL rules and regulations, IPL 2025 will be a mega auction where each team will be allowed to retain a certain number of players to enter the mega auction. IPL 2025 auction will be held on November 24 and 25, 2024. The IPL 2025 mega auction will involve teams releasing a significant portion of their players, leading to a major squad reshuffle. This will make IPL 2025 very…

Travis Head, Australia’s dynamic all-format player and ICC World Cup 2023 final hero, has rejoined his former BBL team Adelaide Strikers for the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) season. This will be his 13th consecutive season with the Strikers, which was led by him in 2017-18 for the championship. However, due to his busy international schedule and national duties, Head will have limited availability this season. Head is ready to manage his International Test schedule to be available for Strikers for at least three games on January 11, 15, and 18. Head’s international duties include a crucial five-match Test series…

Dale Steyn, the former South African fast bowler and cricketing legend had announced that he will not be part of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) as their bowling coach in the upcoming IPL 2025 season. Instead, Steyn will continue his coaching role with Sunrisers Eastern Cape team in the SA20 league in South Africa. In a message shared on X (formerly known as Twitter), Steyn expressed his gratitude to Sunrisers Hyderabad and talked about the time he spent with the team. Steyn quote “”A big thank you to Sunrisers Hyderabad for my few years with them as bowling coach at the IPL,…

The Mumbai Indians have announced that Paras Mhambrey will return as their bowling coach for IPL 2025. Mhambrey, who was part of the coaching staff of 2024 T20 World Cup winning Indian Cricket team will now work alongside Lasith Malinga, who is the current coach of the Gold and Blue. Paras is known for his valuable experience and coaching skills.  Not only India, Mhambrey has a rich history in cricket, having been part of Mumbai Indians in several title wins with them. As a former player, he took part in two Tests and three ODIs for India in the late…

The 2025-26 Ashes series will kick off at a new location, marking a historic moment for the Perth Stadium in Western Australia. Perth Stadium will be hosting its first ever Ashes game, breaking a 40 year ritual and record of Ashes kicking off at the Gabba in Brisbane. Instead, the series opener between Australia and England will take place at Perth Stadium, which will host its first-ever Ashes Test from November 21 to 25, 2025. This match will make Perth Stadium the eighth venue in Australia to host an Ashes Test after The Gabba, Adelaide Oval, Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG),…