Sending Inglis at No. 3 was Iyers call: Ricky Ponting
Dharamsala, May 5 (PTI) Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting revealed it was skipper Shreyas Iyers tactical call to promote Josh Inglis to number 3 to counter Lucknow Super Giants tearaway pacer Mayank Yadav. To everyones surprise Inglis, who has batted mostly in the middle order this season, walked in during the very first over []
Enjoy taking each day as it comes: Arshdeep Singh
Dharamsala, May 5 (PTI) On a late balmy Sunday evening, Arshdeep Singh did what he does best swing it in favour of Punjab Kings with three top-order wickets against Lucknow Super Giants. And he doesnt want to look too far ahead as staying in the present has yielded rich dividends for him. I am []
Photos: Pants troubles continue as Punjab Kings push LSG towards exit door
Dharamsala: Rishabh Pant lost the grip on his bat and the match simultaneously as Punjab Kings rode on heroics from the two Singhs Prabhsimran and Arshdeep to literally push Lucknow Super Giants to the brink of elimination with a 37-run win in an IPL match here on Sunday. It was Prabhsimrans 48-ball 91 Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
IPL playoff dream still alive: Rishabh Pant
Dharamsala: Disappointed but not deflated, Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant is still dreaming of sneaking into the IPL play-offs as he believes his struggling side can turn things around in the remaining three games. Another poor batting effort by the top order led LSGs 37-run defeat at the hands of Punjab Kings on Sunday. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Sending Inglis at No. 3 was Iyers call: Ponting
DHARAMSALA, May 5: Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting revealed it was skipper Shreyas Iyers tactical call to promote Josh Inglis to number 3 to counter Lucknow Super Giants tearaway pacer Mayank Yadav. To everyones surprise Inglis, who has batted mostly in the middle order this season, walked in during the very first over after opener Priyansh Arya fell cheaply and immediately set the tone for PBKS innings. The Australian wicketkeeper-batter smashed a 14-ball 30, which included four sixes [] The post Sending Inglis at No. 3 was Iyers call: Ponting appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Pants troubles continue as Punjab Kings push LSG towards exit door
DHARAMSALA, May 4: Rishabh Pant lost the grip on his bat and the match simultaneously as Punjab Kings rode on heroics from the two Singhs Prabhsimran and Arshdeep to literally push Lucknow Super Giants to the brink of elimination with a 37-run win in an IPL match here on Sunday. It was Prabhsimrans 48-ball 91 that formed the cornerstone of Punjab Kings unassailable 236 for 5 and any hopes of a remarkable chase was nipped in the bud [] The post Pants troubles continue as Punjab Kings push LSG towards exit door appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Gayle has company! Prabhsimran creates history for Punjab Kings
Prabhsimran Singh's explosive half-century powered Punjab Kings in their match against Lucknow Super Giants at Dharamsala. His impressive innings marked his third consecutive fifty in IPL 2025, equalling a record held by PBKS legends Chris Gayle and KL Rahul. Rishabh Pant of LSG chose to bowl first, as Punjab Kings aim to solidify their playoff position.
Meet Akash Maharaj Singh: Rishabh Pant's secret weapon
Lucknow Super Giants chose to bowl first after winning the toss against Punjab Kings in Dharamsala. LSG captain Rishabh Pant cited potential early assistance for bowlers as the reason. LSG debutant Akash Singh, a left-arm pacer, and PBKS included Marcus Stoinis in their playing XI. Akash Singh's journey from a humble background to professional cricket is highlighted.
LSG opt to bowl against PBKS in Dharamsala's first game this IPL
Ravi Bishnoi was left out of LSG's starting XI, while PBKS brought Marcus Stoinis back
PBKS vs LSG IPL 2025 Key Players: In a crucial IPL 2025 clash, Punjab Kings, led by the in-form Shreyas Iyer, will battle Lucknow Super Giants, spearheaded by Nicholas Pooran, in Dharamsala. Iyer's consistent batting and captaincy have propelled PBKS to fourth place, while LSG, with Pooran's explosive hitting, are in a must-win situation to climb from sixth.
PBKS vs LSG Pitch Report: HPCA Stadium surface and Dharamsala weather conditions
Punjab Kings, currently fourth, will face Lucknow Super Giants, placed sixth, in a crucial match at Dharamshala. PBKS openers are in great form, but their middle order is struggling. LSG are inconsistent and heavily rely on their top order, with concerns about Pant and Miller's contributions. While PBKS bowling looks reliable, LSG's pacers have been leaking runs.
PBKS vs LSG Dream11 Prediction Match 54, IPL 2025
PBKS vs LSG , Match 54 Dream11 Prediction : The action will be doubled with two great teams all set to take on each other. Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants are frontrunners to make it to the playoffs, and this is an important game for them. They will take on each other in the coming game on Sunday at HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala at 7:30 PM IST. PBKS have 13 points, and this win can help them reach very close to the next round. LSG have lost a few recent games and are in search of their next two points. They currently have 10 points and will be looking to make it through this game. LSG will be under pressure as they have three defeats in their last four games. PBKS vs LSG: Match Details Date : May 4 (Sunday) Time : 7:30 PM IST Venue : HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala PBKS vs LSG: Live Streaming Details The live telecast of the PBKS vs LSG will be available on Star Sports Networks. Digitally, fans can access the live stream in the Jio Hotstar app or website. PBKS vs LSG: Head-to-Head in IPL Total Matches : 5 Punjab Kings : 2 Lucknow Super Giants : 3 No Result : 0 PBKS vs LSG: Ground Pitch Report HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala generally offers a good surface to bowl on. The pacers will have enough from the surface, which offers bounce and pace. It is a good venue to defend the total. PBKS vs LSG: Possible XIs Punjab Kings : Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer (c), Priyansh Arya, Nehal Wadhera, Josh Inglis (wk), Marco Jansen, Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Azmatullah Omarzai, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh Lucknow Super Giants : Mitch Marsh, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Nicholas Pooran, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav PBKS vs LSG: Dream11 Team Wicket - keepers : Nicholas Pooran, Prabhsimran Singh (Vice Captain) Batters : Mitch Marsh, Shreyas Iyer, Ayush Badoni, Priyansh Arya All - rounders : Aiden Markram (Captain), Marco Jansen Bowlers : Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Yadav Dream11 Prediction : Both teams have a chance of making it to the playoffs. LSG have had some tough recent games and will be under pressure. That is where we predict PBKS to win, because they have done well overall. PBKS vs LSG Match 54 Dream11 Prediction, PBKS vs LSG Dream11 Prediction, Today Match PBKS vs LSG, PBKS vs LSG Prediction, PBKS vs LSG Dream11 Team, Fantasy Cricket Tips, PBKS vs LSG Pitch Report, Today Match Prediction, Today Cricket Match, Dream11 Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update of the match between Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants TATA IPL 2025, Indian Premier League 2025 Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Disclaimer : The fantasy team is purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your Dream11 team.
PBKS aim to make the most of home stretch in Dharamsala
PBKS will play their next three matches at their second home Dharamsala as the race for the playoffs heats up
Tourists cancel Kashmir bookings, shift to Himachal after Pahalgam attack fallout
CHANDIGARH: Tourists now prefer vacationing in Himachal Pradesh over Jammu and Kashmir after the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 persons were killed. Approximately 15-20% of both domestic and international bookings have shifted from Kashmir to Himachal's popular destinations including Manali, Shimla and Dharamshala; however, the surge in footfall is not as expected as tourists have adopted a 'wait-and-watch' policy amid prevailing uncertainties and hostilities between India and Pakistan. Ashwani Bamba, president of the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Kangra, told TNIE that, after the terror attack, tour operators and potential tourists inquired for booking in Himachal and Uttarakhand and that they expected the surge to be significant. But, actually only 15-20% of tourists shifted from J&K to Himachal and the rest probably prefer to not venture out during this summer season owing to the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. Thus, the occupancy of hotels across the state at present is around 40% only, the same as last year. Bookings that were shifted were that of tourist groups traveling from Maharashtra, Gujarat and other states, not the immediate bookings in Kashmir which had gotten cancelled, he said. Bamba added that, in Himachal, Manali had the maximum number of shifted bookings at about 20%, while Dharamsala, Dalhousir and Shimla had much fewer. He said that advance bookings had already been made for the IPL matches in Dharamsala. Kashmir tourism stumbles after Pahalgam terror attack, but industry leaders remain hopeful Mohinder Seth, president of Himachal Pradesh Tourism Stakeholders Association, said that tourists are adopting a wait and watch policy due to India-Pakistan tensions. On everyone's mind, there is only one question: What will the Union government do in the coming days? The common is just waiting for that. There were a lot of inquiries after the unfortunate incident as people got diverted from the Kashmir Valley, but the actual number of bookings are very less. In May, generally, there is about 30-40% occupancy across the state, after May 15 we are expecting that it may touch 60-70% as advance bookings are already been done, he said. This tragedy not only upended the tourism sector in Kashmir, but has also impacted the neighboring states of Himachal and Uttarakhand. Ex-President of Manali Hotel Association Mukesh Thakur said that after terror attack there was lot of expectation that the tourist rush will shift to Himachal and lot of queries had also come. But the number of booking which are less as, first, the tourists have to get their booking cancelled and take a refund and then again they will think where to go. Already as predicted that the summers will be hot this year so already there are lot of booking done in advance as far as Manali is concerned. At present around 30-40% occupancy in the hotels here and after May 15 as summer intensifies the occupancy is expected to touch more than 80% as already people have booked. Also is expected that in coming days more online bookings will be done. The tourism industry contributes 7.78 per cent to the GDP of the hill state. As per the Economic Survey report for Himachal Pradesh for 2024-25, the number of domestic visitors increased to 1.8 crore in 2024 from 56.32 lakh in 2021 while the surge in foreign tourists was 83,000 in 2024 from 5000 in 2021. On the other hand the tourism industry contributes 7.2 per cent to the GDP of Jammu and Kashmir.
The Immigration & Foreigners Bill, 2025 was passed by Lok Sabha. Before the bill was passed in the lower house, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said India is not a 'Dharamshala' and those who pose a threat to the national security will not be allowed. He slammed TMC over infiltration of Bangladeshis.
IPL 2025 To Kick Off On March 22 With Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Dharamsala will be the second home venue of Punjab Kings after Mullanpur, while Rajasthan Royals will set up their base in the Northeastern City apart from regular venue Jaipur.
Dalai Lama Charitable Trust gets FCRA nod
Trust not directly linked to the Dalai Lama, but associated with the Central Tibetan Administration in Dharamsala, says Trust official; fresh FCRA registration granted for religious purposes, among others
Yes, that was Virat bhaiya's bat: Akash Deep on follow-on saving knock in Oz
New Delhi: Who wouldn't want it, Bhaiyya?. It was all that a shy Akash Deep could blurt out when Virat Kohli asked if he would like to own one of his bats that ultimately scripted a rare happy memory in an otherwise devastating tour of Australia for Team India. The newest pace bowling workhorse in the Indian dressing room bowled nearly 88 overs (87.5 overs) for his five wickets across the two Tests that he played in the five-match rubber. But it was his follow-on and eventually match-saving 31 at the Gabba that garnered attention. India, however, lost the series 1-3 to surrender the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Yes, that was Virat bhaiya's bat, the one with MRF logo, everyone knows, Akash Deep said, breaking into a chuckle during an exclusive interaction with PTI. When asked about the sequence of events which led to that moment, the Bengal speedster fondly said, Bhaiyya (Kohli) ne khud mujhse pucha 'Tumko bat chahiye?' (Virat bhaiyya asked me, do you need a bat?). Maine bola 'Haan bhaiyya, aapka bat kaun nahi lena chahega duniya mein?' Then he presented it to me, Akash Deep recalled. The 28-year-old admitted that it was impossible for him to be upfront with a senior player of Kohli's stature and ask for his most precious equipment. I have been there with bhaiyya (Kohli) for some time now (they are teammates in Royal Challengers Bengaluru). But you always have that thing at the back of your mind, whether it is the right thing to ask for a bat from someone of Virat bhaiyya's stature. Especially during match time, when he is focussed and in his zone, you don't want to disturb him but bhaiyya, on his own, gave me the bat, he was a trifle chuffed about that bit. Asked to revisit his last-wicket stand of 47 with Jasprit Bumrah in the drawn Brisbane Test, the Sasaram-born cricketer said he was very clear with his plans. That day, my mindset was that I was ready to get hit and take any number of body blows but won't get out. I needed to score runs...I had to bat as long as possible. It wasn't as if (saving) follow-on was on my mind, Akash Deep explained his thought-process. In my mind, I knew the longer I would bat, our batters would have to bat for reduced amount of time in the second essay. That particular day, I was watching the ball well, he said. His effort was expectedly lauded by the entire team but what made Akash Deep more happy was the reaction of Indian fans. ...I would remember it forever. I didn't envisage that just because of that batting effort, how many millions felt relieved and happy that day. That evening, I got to know from social media how happy people were. The dressing room was obviously happy, he said. If I don't get wickets, I try to contain runs He might not have got more than five wickets but nearly 30 overs (29.5) in the first innings at the Gabba and another 26 overs in the first innings in Melbourne have earned him the workhorse tag. Akash Deep was unlucky that crucial catches ended up being dropped off some of his lethal deliveries. Rohit bhaiyya had a lot of trust in me that I can take wickets anytime, 'Woh bolte hai hai ki mujhko lagta hai tum har ball pe wicket le sakte ho' (You can take wickets with every delivery), he proudly said. The brief given to him by the skipper and team management was simple -- he would bowl one line consistently and let the pitch and batters do the rest. I would be given a brief that in case I am not getting wickets, I should do the holding job at one end, slow down the game and run-flow so that things are under control, he revealed. My endeavour was to maintain discipline, bowl in good areas and wait for the batter to make a mistake...doesn't matter if the ball is new, semi-new or old, said Akash Deep, who has 15 wickets from seven Tests in his nascent career. Watching world's best fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah operating at his peak at the other end was certainly a learning experience for him. ...you can learn a lot from what he is doing and what I should be doing from the other end. There are little things that he (Bumrah) kept on telling me and it became easier for me to operate. Labuschagne's dropped catch hurt Dropped catches are part and parcel of cricket but Akash Deep said he found it difficult to reconcile when Marnus Labuschagne was dropped off his bowling in the lost Melbourne Test when Australia were on the mat at 91 for 6. Labuschagne, who eventually scored a half century, had edged to slip where Yashasvi Jaiswal dropped a regulation catch. ...no one drops catches intentionally and these things do happen but I did feel a little bad that if that catch would have been held and they could have been dismissed for 130 odd, may be we would have won in Melbourne. Coming into Sydney, we would have been 2-1 up and Australia would have been under pressure. I don't think that apart from India, other teams have been able to give them a decent fight consistently in recent years. Australia series has helped me grow He made his debut in Dharamsala but bowling on Australian tracks was a big learning curve for Akash Deep. Before Australia, I had played only in India and in India, fast bowlers don't have that kind of pressure as we know that we have world-class spinners in operation, who will get the opposition out, he said. But when you bowl for lengthy periods in overseas conditions, you tend to learn more about your own bowling, you understand how the pitch is behaving and what you need to do in specific situations. As a fast bowler, I feel that I have improved having bowled in these conditions. Waiting for NCA's instructions to start bowling Akash Deep was ruled out of the final Test in Sydney due to a stiff back and he is waiting for National Cricket Academy's green light to once again start bowling. Asked how is he feeling now, he replied, All good. My recovery is on course and since I had been playing non-stop cricket for a considerable period of time, I was advised to off-load (complete rest) for 15 days. I am following the advice of NCA and once they instruct me to start bowling, I will do so. Want to be the best version of myself His cricketing journey has just about started on the international stage and Akash Deep said he has been lucky to have a good support system. Asked if he could name a few people who have made contributions in his voyage from Sasaram to MCG, he replied: ...it is very unfair to take one or two names in particular. My brother who took me to Durgapur, my club coaches in Kolkata, my Bengal U-23 coach and my Ranji Trophy coaches, lot of people in Bengal cricket, who kept on supporting me, so everyone has had their contribution in my growth. What are the immediate and long-term goals he has set for himself? I would like to be the best version of myself and keep on adding skills as quickly as possible, he concluded.
