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Sri Lanka tour of Bangladesh 2022

Sri Lanka clinched a thumping 10-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the second Test match to win the series 1-0 as the Mominul Haque-led side fell to pieces from 156/5 to 169 all out in their second innings on Friday.

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Marred by 9 ducks and 6 single-digit scores Bangladesh succumb to Sri Lanka, suffer series defeat

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Health scares for Kusal Mendis

BAN vs SL 2022: A scary incident unfolded in Dhaka when Sri Lanka's star batter Kusal Mendis was rushed to the hospital after he complained of the chest pain as he walked off the field during the Day 1 of the second Test against Bangladesh on Monday (May 23).

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Lanka star batter walks off the field due to chest pain during 2nd Test vs Bangladesh, hospitalised

Coming from a first Test draw Sri Lanka and Bangladesh lock horns with each other for the second and the final Test on Monday (May 23). After opting to bat first Mominul Haque-led side got off to a horrendous start as Sri Lanka bowlers ripped through the Bangladesh batters and sent half of their side to pavilion for a lowly score of 24 runs inside seven overs on Day 1 at the Shere Bangla National Stadium.

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SL vs BAN 2nd Test: Bangladesh crumble to Sri Lanka's top notch bowling, half of the side sent to pavilion for paltry 24

Day 4's proceedings of first Test between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka came to an abrupt halt due to heat in Chattogram.

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BAN vs SL 1st Test: Third umpire forced to take field after on-field umpire falls ill due to heat

Tamim Iqbal's splendid century helped Bangladesh take Day 3 honours of the first Test against Sri Lanka on Tuesday (May 17) as it was also his first century versus the Island Nation.

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SL vs BAN 1st Test: Tamim's towering ton helps Bangladesh take charge on Day 3

1st Test, Day 2: Bangladesh reached 76/0 at stumps on Day 2, in reply to Angelo Mathews' knock of 199 as Sri Lanka posted 397 in their first innings, in Chittagong on Monday.

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Bangladesh off to a firm start after Mathews' heartbreaking 199

Angelo Mathews slammed a stunning century, 12th Test ton, to give Sri Lanka a robust start on Day 1 of the first Test against Bangladesh, reaching 258-4 on Sunday.

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SL vs BAN 1st Test: Mathews' 12th ton on Day 1 piles pressure on Bangladesh

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

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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Cricket Australia issues statement on concern over their players involved in IPL 2025 and PSL 2025

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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Mayank Yadav breaks silence on his reduced pace ahead of RCB clash, says 'The body will...'

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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Will LSG vs RCB clash in Lucknow go ahead amidst India-Pakistan military clash? IPL chairman gives crucial update

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

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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