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Uncapped South Africa star Lhuan-dre Pretorius has joined Rajasthan Royals in place of Nitish Rana who has been ruled out of the remainder of IPL 2025.

Lhuan-dre Pretorius to replace Nitish Rana in IPL 2025. 

Lhuan-dre Pretorius has played 33 T20s. 

 Nitish Rana of Rajasthan Royals play a shots during the 2025 IPL match

Rajasthan Royals announce Nitish Rana's replacement for remainder of IPL 2025, South Africa uncapped star joins squad ahead of CSK clash

After defeating Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by four wickets, Punjab Kings climb to second in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 points table. 

PBKS beat CSK by four wickets. 

PBKS are currently on number two in points table.

MS Dhoni (C) shakes hands with Punjab Kings' Marco Jansen (R) at the end of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings

IPL 2025 updated points table after CSK vs PBKS match: CSK becomes first team to be eliminated from IPL 2025 playoffs after four-wicket defeat vs PBKS

Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni reckons that dropping catches was one of the main reasons behind their defeat against Punjab Kings. 

PBKS defeated CSK by four wickets. 

CSK are eliminated from IPL 2025 playoff race.

MS Dhoni of Chennai Super Kings during the 2025 IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings at MA Chidambaram Stadium

'It was first time we put enough runs on the board but...': MS Dhoni blames teammates as CSK eliminated from IPL 2025 playoff race

Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash taking place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. 

PBKS won the toss and opted to bowl vs CSK. 

Glenn Maxwell to miss CSK vs PBKS clash due to fractured finger. 

MS Dhoni and Shreyas Iyer at toss

IPL 2025: No Glenn Maxwell as Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer opt to bowl against Chennai Super Kings, check playing XIs

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are currently at number 10 in the points table with just two wins in nine outings of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. 

CSK are currently on 10th position in points table.

CSK will face PBKS for their 10th clash of IPL 2025. 

Ravindra Jadeja of Chennai Super Kings celebrates the wicket with Ravindra Jadeja and Matheesha Pathirana

'We want to improve on talent identification': CSK batting coach's candid admission amid horrid IPL 2025 run ahead of PBKS clash

Punjab Kings are currently at number five in the points table with five wins in nine outings of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. 

PBKS are currently number five in points table. 

PBKS will face CSK in their 10 clash of IPL 2025. 

Ricky Ponting with Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer

'You don't have to think about what will happen...': Prabhsimran Singh lauds Shreyas Iyer and Ricky Ponting for Punjab Kings' campaign in IPL 2025

Former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar believes that Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in match 43 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. 

Sanjay Bangar predicts that CSK will defeat SRH. 

CSK vs SRH, IPL 2025 clash will take place at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. 

MS Dhoni and Pat Cummins

'The team is evolving, moving away from its earlier pattern': Ex-India coach's bold prediction for IPL 2025 clash between CSK and SRH

CSK vs SRH Predicted playing XI: MS Dhoni to play his 400th T20 against Sunrisers Hyderabad at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. 

MS Dhoni to play his 400th T20 during CSK vs SRH clash. 

Chennai Super Kings' Ravindra Jadeja (L), Ravichandran Ashwin (R) and captain MS Dhoni discuss taking the Decision Review System (DRS)

CSK vs SRH Predicted Playing XI: Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad hope to break free of poor form

CSK vs SRH match prediction: Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match 43 will be played between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. 

CSK vs SRH, IPL 2025 clash will take place on April 25. 

Pat Cummins and MS Dhoni

CSK vs SRH Match Prediction: Sunrisers Hyderabad yet to defeat Chennai Super Kings in Chennai

Mumbai Indians (MI) star Suryakumar Yadav played a 68-run unbeaten knock alongside Rohit Sharma (76 not out) that helped the Hardik Pandya-led side to register a dominating nine-wicket win against Chennai Super Kings (CSK).


Mumbai Indians defeated Chennai Super Kings by nine wickets. 

Rohit played an unbeaten 76 off 45 run knock against CSK. 

Suryakumar Yadav praised Rohit Sharma after MI vs CSK clash of IPL 2025. 

 Suryakumar Yadav (L) and Rohit Sharma celebrate their teams' win at the end of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings 

'He told me to...': Suryakumar Yadav reveals how Rohit Sharma's advice helped him to play match-winning knock against CSK

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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. 


BCCI suspends IPL 2025 amid India-Pakistan border tensions. 

PBKS and DC reached New Delhi via 'specially-arranged' Vande Bharat train. 

Yuzvendra Chahal and Shreyas Iyer in New Delhi

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 Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 for a week amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan. 

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

Tennis

Following the culmination of the match, Coco Gauff did not forget to give the teenager her flowers for putting up a fight and shared a classy message with her.

Coco Gauff defeated 18-year-old Victoria Mboko at the Italian Open 2025. 

Gauff had to make a comeback in the match as Mboko won the first set.

Gauff eventually won the match with the scoreline of 3-6, 6-2, 6-1.

Coco Gauff and fellow Grand Slam champion react as PTPA files lawsuit against ATP and WTA

Coco Gauff Shares a Classy 9-Word Message With 18-Year-Old Rising Star Who Gave Her a Tough Time in Italian Open Opener

Baseball

Ahead of the start of the Dodgers vs Diamondbacks game 2, let's take a look at the LA Dodgers injury report to know whether Shohei Ohtani will play tonight or not.

LA Dodgers will take on the Arizona Diamondbacks tonight.

The game will take place at the Chase Field.

Shohei Ohtani

Shohei Ohtani Injury Report: Will the Dodgers' Star Pitcher Play Tonight Against the Diamondbacks?

Emma Raducanu advances to the Italian Open's third round with a dominant 6-2, 6-2 win over Jil Teichmann.

Emma Raducanu defeated Jil Teichmann in Round 2 of the Italian Open.

Raducanu won the match with the scoreline of 6-2, 6-2.

Emma Raducanu

'I still don't really feel comfortable': Emma Raducanu Admits Clay Struggle Despite Dominant Show in Italian Open Round 2

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

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