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'I absolutely love him, want to marry him': Ex-PCB chief Ramiz Raja's viral remark during Babar Azam's maiden LPL century

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Indian Premier League, 2025

Pakistan tour of New Zealand, 2025

Women's Premier League, 2025

ICC Champions Trophy, 2025

India tour of Australia, 2024/25

England tour of Australia, 2025/26

England Women tour of Australia, 2025

Ranji Trophy, 2024/25

South Africa Women and India Women tour of Sri Lanka, 2025

Zimbabwe tour of Bangladesh, 2025

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Shubman Gill-led Gujarat Titans become the first franchise who resume their practice for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 after a ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan. 

IPL 2025 suspended for a week amid India-Pakistan border tensions. 

Gujarat Titans resumed their practice session in Ahmedabad.

Hardik Pandya of Mumbai Indians reacts after taking wicket of Shubman Gill of Gujrat Titans during the 2025 IPL match between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians on March 29, 2025

IPL-winning team begins practice session for rest of cash-rich league 2025 after India-Pakistan understanding

Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will most likely to resume from next week across four venues, with the specific locations still to be finalised. The venues for the eliminator and final matches are expected to remain unchanged. 

Josh Hazlewood doubtful for IPL 2025. 

IPL 2025 will most likely to resume from next week. 

Virat Kohli and Josh Hazlewood are seen during a practice session of Royal Challengers Bangalore at Eden Gardens cricket ground in Kolkata, India, on March 20, 2025.

Big jolt to Virat Kohli's RCB, star speedster with most wickets doubtful for return after IPL 2025 resumption

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to resume on May 16 or 17 after the ceasefire agreement on the India-Pakistan border. 


IPL 2025 is set to resume on May 16 or 17. 

The first game since resumption will be played between LSG and RCB.

Ricky Ponting head coach of the Punjab Kings during the 2025 IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens on April 26, 2025, in Kolkata, India

'Only he could have pulled that off...': PBKS lauds Ricky Ponting for his pep talk that prompted anxious team's foreign players to stay back in India after ceasefire

After getting suspended due to escalation on the India-Pakistan border, IPL 2025 is set for resumption on either next week. 

The venue for the IPL 2025 final is set to be changed. 

The IPL 2025 final will be played on either May 30 or June 1.

Rishabh Pant, Virat Kohli

IPL 2025 set to resume on this date, 4 venues to be finalised for league stages and final relocated 

Ahead of India's WTC 2025 campaign opener in England, the squad for the shadow tour of India 'A' is set to feature several senior players.

Shardul Thakur is expected to make a comeback to the Test squad.

The India 'A' tour of England will begin on May 30.

If Virat Kohli retires, Shreyas Iyer can be back in scheme of things for Tests. 

Abhimanyu Easwaran

India 'A' squad for England tour to be announced on this date, 29-year-old set to be captain

Football

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti may have unintentionally ignited speculation with a subtle yet striking comment following his team’s dramatic 4-3 loss to arch-rivals Barcelona. 

In what appeared to be a veiled critique of his makeshift backline, Ancelotti pointed toward the absence of key personnel.

Whether Carlo Ancelotti was merely stating the obvious or hinting at deeper issues within the squad, his post-match comments have certainly added fuel to the fire.

Vini Jr in the frame

'In a match of this level, you have to...': Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti points fingers, blames this factor after Clasico Collapse against Barcelona

Others

The professional wrestling world is mourning the loss of one of its most fearless and innovative performers. Terrence Brunk, better known to fans as Sabu.

After his brief stint in World Championship Wrestling, Sabu returned to ECW.

Despite cutting back on his appearances, Sabu never really retired from wrestling. He kept going to independent promotions all over the world.

Sabu in the frame

Pro Wrestling legend and Ex ECW Champion dies at 60 weeks after his final match

Belal Muhammad’s first UFC welterweight title defense didn’t go as planned. On May 10 at UFC 315, the reigning champion chose to abandon the strengths that brought him to the top,

Muhammad had hinted during the pre-fight buildup that he intended to strike with Della Maddalena.

Muhammad, known for his relentless wrestling and tactical fight IQ, chose to go toe-to-toe on the feet with one of the division’s sharpest strikers.

Belal Muhammad and Khabib Nurmagomedov in the frame 

 Khabib Nurmagomedov's coach links Belal Muhammad’s UFC 315 mistake to a flaw Khabib also Faced

Virat Kohli will unlikely to be available for the upcoming five-Test match series against England which is scheduled to start from June 20. 

Michael Vaughan wants Virat Kohli to lead India in England. 

India vs England five Test match series is scheduled to start from June 20. 

 Virat Kohli of India inspects the pitch during day three of the Fifth Men's Test Match in the series between Australia and India at Sydney Cricket Ground

'If I was India I would give captaincy to Virat...': Ex-England captain breaks silence on Kohli's retirement plans ahead of upcoming Test assignment

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108* by Laurie Evans v Jaffna Kings on December 10, 2020 - r

Laurie Evans

104 by Babar Azam v Galle Marvels on August 7, 2023 - w

Babar Azam

80 by Dinesh Chandimal v Kandy Falcons on November 26, 2020 - t

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6/25 by Jeffrey Vandersay v Kandy Falcons on December 17, 2021 - r

Jeffrey Vandersay

5/22 by Kasun Rajitha v Dambulla Sixers on December 14, 2022 - w

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4/10 by Shadab Khan v Jaffna Kings on July 14, 2024 - w

108* by Laurie Evans v Jaffna Kings on December 10, 2020 - Colombo Kings beat Jaffna Stallions by 6 runs

6/25 by Jeffrey Vandersay v Kandy Falcons on December 17, 2021 - Colombo Stars beat Kandy Warriors by 58 runs

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