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KKR spinner Varun Chakravarthy has been fined 25% of his match fee and handed one demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during Match 57 of IPL 2025. 

Varun Chakaravarthy fined for giving send-off to Dewald Brevis. 

CSK defeated KKR by two wickets.

 Varun Chakravarthy (2nd L) of Kolkata Knight Riders celebrates the wicket of Dewald Brevis of Chennai Super Kings with teammates during the 2025 IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings 

Varun Chakravarthy (2nd L) of Kolkata Knight Riders celebrates the wicket of Dewald Brevis of Chennai Super Kings with teammates during the 2025 IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings

IPL 2025: BCCI slaps hefty fine on star spinner Varun Chakravarthy after CSK's two wicket win against KKR

Both Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders remained stagnant in the IPL 2025 points table despite MS Dhoni's men edged past Ajinkya Rahane's men by two wickets

CSK nicked past KKR by two wickets in their IPL 2025 clash

This was CSK's first win after suffering four successive defeats

KKR's Rinku Singh (R) plays a shot as CSK's wicketkeeper watches on in this frame

IPL 2025 Updated Points Table: Here's how the standings shape up after KKR vs CSK clash

MS Dhoni addressed the talks around his IPL retirement after leading CSK to a hard-fought two-wicket win over KKR at the Eden Gardens stadium

MS Dhoni addressed the retirement talks after CSK beat KKR in their IPL 2025 clash

CSK notched up a hard-fought 2-wicket win over KKR

Chennai Super Kings' captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni in this frame

'After this IPL gets over...': MS Dhoni makes it all clear about his IPL retirement plan after CSK's 2-wicket win over KKR

KKR vs CSK Highlights IPL 2025: Chennai Super Kings notched a narrow two-wicket win to almost end Kolkata Knight Rider's IPL 2025 campaign

CSK captain MS Dhoni (C) and Shivam Dube (L) run between the wickets during IPL 2025 clash against KKR

KKR vs CSK Highlights, IPL 2025: CSK's first win after 4 matches plays spoilsport in KKR's playoff chances as Dhoni's brigade edge Rahane's men by 2 wickets

CAB received a bomb blast threat in middle of the ongoing Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings IPL 2025 clash

KKR vs CSK IPL 2025 match is rocked by a bomb blast threat

CAB received a bomb attack threat in middle of the match

KKR's Ajinkya Rahane (R) and CSK's MS Dhoni in frame

Bomb blast threat in middle of Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings clash puts IPL 2025 security on high alert

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) invited Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to bowl first after winning the toss in their IPL 2025 clash

CSK lost the toss and were put to bowl first against KKR

Know the playing XIs of both the teams here

CSK skipper MS Dhoni (L) and KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane in frame

IPL 2025 KKR vs CSK Today Match Toss: Kolkata Knight Riders opt to bat first against Chennai Super Kings; Know Playing XIs of both teams

KKR head coach Chandrakant Pandit wants his team to ignore the noise around MS Dhoni ahead in their crucial IPL 2025 clash against CSK

KKR head coach Chandrakant Pandit has a message for his team ahead of IPL 2025 clash against CSK

Chandrakant Pandit wants his team to ignore the noise around MS Dhoni

KKR coach Chandrakant Pandit talks with his team (L) and CSK captain MS Dhoni in frame

Coach Chandrakant Pandit advises KKR players how to ignore noise around MS Dhoni in IPL 2025 clash vs CSK, says 'If you ask me...'

Sunil Gavaskar isn't happy with the increased salary cap for uncapped players in the Indian Premier League. He also cited MS Dhoni's example in the same context

Sunil Gavaskar has urged BCCI to change the IPL rule for uncapped players

Gavaskar feels the salary cap for uncapped players should be reduced

CSK captain MS Dhoni in frame

'To accommodate MS Dhoni...': Sunil Gavaskar wants BCCI to change IPL auction rule 'so that Indian cricket doesn't lose out on talent'

India's fastest T20 centurion Urvil Patel has joined Chennai Super Kings for the remainder of the IPL 2025

CSK have signed Urvil Patel for rest of the IPL 2025 season

Few days back, Urvil Patel was called for CSK's mid season trial for IPL 2025

Chennai Super Kings' Mahendra Singh Dhoni (2L) celebrates with his teammates in this frame

CSK rope in India's fastest T20 centurion in middle of IPL 2025 as injury replacement for wicketkeeper-batter

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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

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has suspended IPL 2025 and is working swiftly to send overseas players and support staff to their home, prioritising their security amid escalating military tensions and cross-border conflict between India and Pakistan. 


BCCI suspends IPL 2025. 

Sunrisers Hyderabad's captain Pat Cummins (R) celebrates with teammate Travis Head after taking the wicket of Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad

IPL 2025 suspended: BCCI prioritises players' safety, overseas players are likely to leave on this day amid India-Pakistan border tensions

The IPL 2025 has been suspended by the BCCI for one week following the escalation on the India-Pakistan border.

Delhi Capitals players huddle

How IPL franchises came out in support of armed forces after escalation on India-Pakistan border

Basketball

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

Tennis

Rafael Nadal believes Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner currently hold an edge over other ATP players, but notes the future is uncertain.

Carlos Alcaraz is a tennis player from Spain.

Jannik Sinner is the current World No.1 in men's singles category.

Rafael Nadal is hailed as one of the greatest players to ever grace the game.

Jannik Sinner, Rafael Nadal, and Carlos Alcaraz

'They will fight for the...': Rafael Nadal Makes Bold Prediction About New Age Sensations Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz's Future

Football

Man City's flop season proved to be Pep Guardiola's most challenging in his illustrious managerial career.

Pep Guardiola is the current manager of Manchester City.

Manchester City are currently 3rd on the Premier League table.

Pep Guardiola

'I’m disappointed in myself': Pep Guardiola Makes Heartfelt Confession After Enduring Disastrous Season with Manchester City 

The departure of Stephen Curry, owing to a hamstring injury, has already weakened the Golden State Warriors by a heavy proportion, and they could face another big setback in the form of Jimmy Butler.

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Match 57, Eden Gardens, Kolkata

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