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Bangladesh tour of New Zealand 2023

Bangladesh had won the first match by five wickets, while the second match was washed out after 11 overs, making the third match a decider and a must-win for New Zealand.

The T20I series between New Zealand and Bangladesh ended 1-1.

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NZ vs BAN: New Zealand rally around captain Mitchell Santner's stifling spell to beat Bangladesh by 17 runs in 3rd T20I

NZ vs BAN 2nd T20I: The second T20I of the three-T20I series was abandoned due to rain after 11 overs were bowled in New Zealand's innings.

Tim Seifert falls after he was hit on the helmet during the second T20I (Screengrab: X)

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Watch: Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam refuses to run out non-striker Tim Seifert after Daryl Mitchell's shot struck him on helmet

New Zealand's batting lineup struggled throughout the game. Daryl Mitchell and Mark Chapman made brief contributions, but the team continually lost wickets at crucial junctures.&nbsp;

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NZ vs BAN: Bangladesh's historic run continues as Shanto's men secure first-ever T20I win in New Zealand in resounding fashion

Despite losing the three-match series 2-1, Bangladesh's victory in the final ODI against New Zealand provided them with a significant morale boost.&nbsp;

New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra (R) walks from the field after being caught as Bangladesh players celebrates.

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NZ vs BAN: Bangladesh salvage pride in stunning style, bowl out New Zealand for 98 runs to win 3rd ODI by 9 wickets with 209 balls to spare

Kane Williamson, who was initially slated to lead the Kiwis in the T20I series, made a return to competitive cricket in the World Cup after dealing with injury issues for about seven months.&nbsp;

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

The match between PBKS and DC was cancelled midway in Dharamsala on May 8.

The IPL 2025 has been suspended indefinitely.

The remainder of IPL 2025 can be scheduled in September 2025. 

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In the aftermath of the escalation on the India-Pakistan border, the IPL 2025 is likely to be suspended. 

The match between PBKS and DC was cancelled midway in Dharamsala.

The Dharamsala stadium was evacuated following air raids in neighbouring cities.

A special train has been arranged by the BCCI to ensure players reach safely in Delhi.

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Big News: IPL 2025 suspended indefinitely, BCCI takes big decision post escalation on India-Pakistan border

On May 8, PSL 2025 match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium was cancelled whereas the IPL 2025 match in Dharamsala was cancelled midway. 

Cricket Australia is in regular touch with PCB, BCCI and local government authorities.

There are several Australian players playing in the IPL and the PSL.

The remaining of PSL 2025 matches have been shifted to the UAE.

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The exciting Lucknow Super Giants pacer Mayank Yadav understands there is a need for him to give his body some time to recover the pace lost.

Mayank Yadav's pace has dropped considerably since his return after injury.

In the previous game against Punjab Kings, Mayank remained wicketless and conceded 60 runs.

Mayank said that he needs to give his body some time to get back breakneck speeds.

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After the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was cancelled following air raids in neighbouring cities, the clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru is on as of now.

The match between PBKS and DC was cancelled midway in Dharamsala following air raids alert in neigbouring cities.

IPL chairman said that the LSG vs RCB match is on as of now.

A special train has been arranged by the BCCI to move players from Dharamsala to Delhi. 

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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.

India's ODI captain Rohit Sharma hailed the Armed Forces' valour on the border.

Rohit has urged citizens from spreading or believing any fake news.

Earlier this week, Rohit announces his retirement from Test cricket.

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Sanjay Manjrekar feels Rohit Sharma's Test days were over and pointed out his average which was just over 10 in the format.

Rohit Sharma scored just 31 runs from five innings on Australia tour.

Rohit has not been in best of forms in red-ball cricket.

Sanjay Manjrekar pointed out Rohit's diminishing returns in IPL 2025.

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