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Rajasthan Royals have signed South Africa's Nandre Burger as an injury replacement for seasoned Sandeep Sharma for the remainder of IPL 2025

Nandre Burger has replaced Sandeep Sharma in RR squad for the rest of IPL 2025

Earlier, RR signed Lhuan-dre Pretorius as Nitish Rana's replacement

RR's star pacer Sandeep Sharma in this frame

Rajasthan Royals announce South Africa's pacer as Sandeep Sharma's replacement for remainder of IPL 2025

Uncapped South Africa star Lhuan-dre Pretorius has joined Rajasthan Royals in place of Nitish Rana who has been ruled out of the remainder of IPL 2025.

Lhuan-dre Pretorius to replace Nitish Rana in IPL 2025. 

Lhuan-dre Pretorius has played 33 T20s. 

 Nitish Rana of Rajasthan Royals play a shots during the 2025 IPL match

Rajasthan Royals announce Nitish Rana's replacement for remainder of IPL 2025, South Africa uncapped star joins squad ahead of CSK clash

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England's former off-spinner Graeme Swann has pointed out all the challenges that prevented him from getting picked in the IPL auctions.

Graeme Swann has an economy rate of 6.36 runs per over in T20Is.

Swann has England's highest wicket-taker in their T20 World Cup 2010 triumph.

Swann put his name in the IPL auction for a few times but wasn't picked. 

MS Dhoni, Graeme Swann

'I'd have been bloody good at it... it's a real shame': England's T20 World Cup 2010-winning member rues not getting picked by any IPL franchise

As several England players are heading back home, the England Cricket Board has offered to host the remainder of the IPL 2025.

IPL 2025 has been suspended for a week following escalation on India-Pakistan border.

ECB has offered to host the remainder of the IPL 2025.

The report says that Test players for India can stay back for the Test series.

Jos Buttler, Shubman Gill

England Cricket Board offers to host remainder of IPL 2025 as several players fly back home amidst rising India-Pakistan border tensions

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) suspended the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 amid a war-like situation between India and Pakistan. 


BCCI suspends IPL 2025 amid India-Pakistan border tensions. 

PBKS and DC reached New Delhi via 'specially-arranged' Vande Bharat train. 

Yuzvendra Chahal and Shreyas Iyer in New Delhi

WATCH: DC, PBKS players and other support staff involved in IPL 2025 called-off Dharamshala match reach New Delhi in 'specially-arranged' Vande Bharat train

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) suspended the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 for a week amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan. 

Michael Vaughan wondered if the IPL 2025 shifted to England

In pic: IPL Trophy and fans leaving the stadium

'Wonder if it's possible to finish the IPL in...': Ex-England captain's massive suggestion to BCCI for hosting cash-rich league amid India-Pakistan tensions

IPL chairman Arun Dhumal said that the future of the 18th edition of the cash-rich league will be announced after assessing the situation. 

IPL 2025 suspended amid India-Pakistan border tensions. 

BCCI working swiftly to send overseas players and support staff to their home amid India-Pakistan tensions. 

In pic: IPL chairman Arun Dhumal and Army officer 

'As you know, the situation escalated yesterday...' IPL chairman Arun Dhumal gives massive update on future of suspended cash-rich league amid India-Pakistan border tensions

Former England captain Michael Atherton said that Rohit Sharma had a 'funny Test career' considering the wait to become a regular in the format.

Michael Atherton feels time was running out for Rohit Sharma.

Atherton was not surprised when he saw Rohit retiring from Test cricket.

Rohit was struggling with the bat in Test cricket before announcing his retirement. 

Michael Atherton, Kevin Pietersen, Rohit Sharma

'Decision didn't come as a surprise because it's a bad combination...': Former England captain on Rohit Sharma's retirement

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Trade rumors surrounding Kevin Durant are heating up, with the Miami Heat and Minnesota Timberwolves reportedly interested in acquiring the Phoenix Suns star in the upcoming offseason, according to insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer.

Kevin Durant plays for the Phoenix Suns.

Kevin Durant could part ways with the Suns during the offseason.

Kevin Durant in the frame.

NBA Trade Rumor: Insiders Reveal the Names of Franchises Who are Frontrunners in Acquiring Kevin Durant from the Suns

Weeks ahead of the five-Test series on England soil, India's star batter Virat Kohli has informed the board about his decision to retire from the longest format.

Virat Kohli is unlikely to make himself available for selection for England tour.

Kohli informed BCCI about his decision after Rohit retired from Test cricket.

Kohli has been asked to reconsider but a final call will be taken in team selection meeting. 

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli informs BCCI about his retirement from Test cricket, final call to be taken by selection committee

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