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<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (RCB) stand-in skipper Virat Kohli had a good day at the office as the visitors beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 24 runs.

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Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell play ‘rock paper scissors’ while waiting for DRS decision, video goes viral

<p>Jitesh Sharma's fightback went in vain as he ran out of partners and Punjab Kings (PBKS) lost at home to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by 24 runs.

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Du Plessis, Siraj shine under Kohli's captaincy as RCB beat Dhawan-less PBKS by 24 runs in Mohali

<p>Mike Hesson, the Director of Cricket Operations for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) opened up on Faf du Plessis as the first choice for the captaincy role.

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'We needed someone to hit...': Coach Mike Hesson explains why Faf du Plessis was first choice as RCB captain

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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.

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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. 

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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

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'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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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

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Match 27, Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali

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Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell play ‘rock paper scissors’ while waiting for DRS decision, video goes viral

Du Plessis, Siraj shine under Kohli's captaincy as RCB beat Dhawan-less PBKS by 24 runs in Mohali

'We needed someone to hit...': Coach Mike Hesson explains why Faf du Plessis was first choice as RCB captain