Cricket

'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

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

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• Sat • 10 May 2025

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

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

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• Sat • 10 May 2025

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

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

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• Sat • 10 May 2025

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

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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• Sat • 10 May 2025

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 remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 amid a war-like situation between India and Pakistan.

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• Sat • 10 May 2025

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MS Dhoni to Sachin Tendulkar: India's top sportspersons who served in armed forces: PHOTOS

Many Indian athletes have proudly worn the uniform, showing that sports and service often go hand in hand. MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar, and Abhinav Bindra received honorary ranks, while Neeraj Chopra and Deepak Punia serve as Junior Commissioned Officers. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore and Milkha Singh had full military careers, shaping their discipline and success. Even legends like Kapil Dev and Balbir Singh Sr. were honoured by the Army, proving the deep bond between patriotism and sporting excellence in India.

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• Sat • 10 May 2025

Bengal Pro T20 League postponed until further notice amid India-Pakistan war-like situation

The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) postponed the second edition of the Bengal Pro T20 League until further notice amid India-Pakistan border tensions.

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• Fri • 09 May 2025

PCB postpones PSL 2025 after Dubai shut doors on Pakistan's plan to host remainder of tournament in UAE

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) indefinitely postponed the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 after Dubai refused to host the tournament in the UAE amid an India-Pakistan war-like situation.

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• Fri • 09 May 2025

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

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.

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• Fri • 09 May 2025

'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

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.

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• Fri • 09 May 2025

Massive setback for PCB, UAE likely to shut door on Pakistan's plan to host PSL 2025 in Dubai

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are planning to host the remainder of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in the United Arab Emirates.

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• Fri • 09 May 2025

'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

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

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• Fri • 09 May 2025

IPL 2025 suspended: BCCI prioritises players' safety, overseas players are likely to leave on this day 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.

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• Fri • 09 May 2025

Cricket South Africa appoints Shukri Conrad as their new all-format coach ahead of WTC 2025 final

Cricket South Africa has appointed Shukri Conrad as their new all-format coach ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) final.

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• Fri • 09 May 2025

'Lord's has been a good ground for South Africa': Anrich Nortje warns Australia ahead of WTC Final 2025

Anrich Nortje believes that South Africa will defeat Australia at the iconic Lord's to win the World Test Championship (WTC) Final which is scheduled to take place from June 11 to 15.

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• Fri • 09 May 2025

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

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

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• Fri • 09 May 2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal retracts his NOC to leave Mumbai and play for Goa, says 'plans in shifting has been curtailed'

23-year-old Yashasvi Jaiswal intends to continue playing domestic cricket across formats for Mumbai, a month after asking for NOC to move to Goa.

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• Fri • 09 May 2025

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

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

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• Fri • 09 May 2025

When will remaining IPL 2025 matches take place? BCCI set to skip this tournament to accommodate final leg of T20 league

The BCCI is likely to reschedule the remainder of the IPL 2025 matches in September 2025 when Asia Cup was supposed to take place.

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• Fri • 09 May 2025

'Be responsible and refrain from spreading or believing any fake news': Proud Rohit Sharma's message to citizens after escalation on India-Pakistan border

India's ODI captain Rohit Sharma wants people to refrain from spreading or believing in any fake news related to the India-Pakistan military conflict on the border.

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• Fri • 09 May 2025