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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. 

BCCI suspends IPL 2025 amid India-Pakistan border tensions. 

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

The BCCI has confirmed that the IPL 2025 has not been suspended indefinitely but for a week, after which the situation will be reassessed.

BCCI has suspended IPL 2025 for a week.

BCCI will reassess the situation and announce the update schedule in due course.

A total of 17 matches are remaining in IPL 2025 including the cancelled Dharamsala match. 

IPL 2025, Dharamsala stadium

BCCI suspends IPL 2025 with immediate effect for a week, gives big update on new schedule and venue

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The Neeraj Chopra Classic Javelin meet, which is scheduled to take place on May 24 in Bengaluru, has been postponed indefinitely, citing a war-like situation between India and Pakistan. 

Neeraj Chopra Classic javelin throw event supposed to take place in Bengaluru.

Neeraj Chopra Classic javelin throw event has been postponed amid India-Pakistan war-like situation. 

Neeraj Chopra of India during the javelin throw at the Wanda Diamond League 2024 final event and 48th edition of the Memorial Van Damme athletics meeting.

After IPL 2025, Neeraj Chopra Classic Javelin meet postponed amid India-Pakistan war-like situation

The third edition of the World Test Championship (WTC) final is scheduled to take place between South Africa and Australia at the iconic Lord's Stadium in England. 

WTC Final will be played between South Africa and Australia. 

WTC Final 2025 will take place at Lord's Stadium in England. 

 The One Day International World Cup and World Test Championship mace is displayed during an Australian nets session at Optus Stadium on December 13, 2023 in Perth, Australia.

India expresses their intention to bid for 2027 WTC Final: Report

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The Denver Nuggets will play host to Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 in the Western Conference semifinals on Friday, May 9th at the Ball Arena.

Denver Nuggets will take on Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 in the Western Conference semifinals on Friday, May 9th.

Michael Porter Jr. featured in 77 regular season games in this year's campaign.

The seven game series is currently tied at 1-1. 

Michael Porter Jr. in the frame

Denver Nuggets Injury Report: What is the status availability of Michael Porter Jr., will he start in Game 3 against Oklahoma City Thunder?

The Denver Nuggets will play host to Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 in the Western Conference semifinals on Friday, May 9th at the Ball Arena. 

Jamal Murray played a total of 67 regular season games in this year's campaign.

The seven game series between Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder is currently tied at 1-1.

Jamal Murray in the frame

Denver Nuggets Injury Report: What is the latest health update of star player Jamal Murray, will he start Game 3 against Oklahoma City Thunder?

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United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan Match Stats

3rd T20I, Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

UAE • 1st innings
163/6

AFG • 2nd innings
166/4

BATTERS

Rahmanullah Gurbaz
c Muhammad Waseem b Zahoor Khan

Ibrahim Zadran
not out

Gulbadin Naib
lbw b Zawar Farid

Afsar Zazai (W)
c Alishan Sharafu b Zahoor Khan

Najibullah Zadran
c Zahoor Khan b Raja Akif

Karim Janat
not out

Yet To bat

Azmatullah Omarzai

Rashid Khan (C)

Naveen-ul-Haq

Fazalhaq Farooqi

Zahir Khan

BOWLERS

Junaid Siddique

Raja Akif

Zahoor Khan

Zawar Farid

Aayan Khan

Rohan Mustafa

Fall Of Wicket

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Gulbadin Naib

Afsar Zazai

Najibullah Zadran