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Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka 2023

Dushmantha Chameera's four-fer helped Sri Lanka bundle out Afghanistan for a paltry score of 116 in third ODI which was chased down easily

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Sri Lanka register biggest win over Afghanistan in ODIs, clinch series 2-1 after shock defeat in first ODI

Led by Dhanajay de Silva, Sri Lanka managed to level the series 1-1 with an incredible all-round performance in the second ODI

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Losing 8 wickets for 45 runs, Afghanistan's collapse hands Sri Lanka 132-run victory, level series 1-1

Afghanistan's 21-year-old opener Ibrahim Zadran missed his fourth ODI century by just two runs but his knock helped the visitors register their first ODI century on Sri Lanka soil.

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In the absence of Rashid Khan, Ibrahim Zadran's 98-run knock helps Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka in first ODI by 6 wickets 

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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.

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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

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

CAB postponed the 2nd edition of Bengal Pro T20 League amid India-Pakistan border tensions.

BCCI postponed the IPL 2025. 

Bengal Pro T20 League Trophy

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

Football

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has been crowned the Football Writers' Association (FWA) Footballer of the Year, marking a remarkable third win in his illustrious career. 

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah won his third Football Writers' Association (FWA) Footballer of the Year award.

Salah has an impressive 33 goals and 23 assists across all competitions.

The last time Salah won the FWA Footballer of the Year award was back in 2017–18 and 2021–22 seasons.

Mohamed Salah in the frame

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah beats Premier League rivals to win FWA accolade

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. 

PCB postponed PSL 2025 after Dubai shut doors to host the tournament. 

BCCI suspends IPL 2025 amid India-Pakistan border tensions.

A cyclist rides past a hoarding outside the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium, one of the venues for the Pakistan Super League (PSL), in Lahore on May 9, 2025. Pakistan's T20 cricket league 

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

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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.

Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka, 3 ODI Series, 2023