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International League T20 2024

Despite being out of contention for the playoffs, the Desert Vipers' triumph pushed the Warriors to the last position on the table and secured the fifth spot for themselves.

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ILT20: Nathan Sowter and Matheesha Pathirana's 3-fers help Desert Vipers secure a 6-wicket win over Sharjah Warriors in rain-hit contest

Azam Khan's unbeaten 50 runs from 20 deliveries, featuring five fours and four sixes, and captain Colin Munro's 51 runs from 36 balls, ensured a win for the Vipers with 19 balls remaining.

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ILT20: Heavy-hitter Azam Khan sizzles with fastest half-century as Desert Vipers blow away Gulf Giants by 6 wickets in Dubai

Speaking about adding more Indian talent to ILT20, CEO David White reflected on the strict guidelines that have been put in place by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Ambati Rayudu (L) and ILT20 CEO David White (R). 

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EXCLUSIVE | ILT20 CEO David White gives candid answer on increasing Indian players' participation in International League T20

Sherfane Rutherford's aggressive batting, scoring a brisk 35 runs, including a six and two boundaries off Trent Boult in the 17th over turned the game on its head.

Shaheen Afridi (L) and Sherfane Rutherford (R).

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ILT20: Desert Vipers clinch last-ball victory over MI Emirates in 'match of the tournament'; Pakistan superstar hits winning runs, throws bat in elation

Alishan Sharafu's&nbsp;effort, along with contributions from Imad Wasim and Andre Russell, enabled the Knight Riders to effortlessly chase down Desert Vipers’ total of 154/8.

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ILT20: 21-year-old UAE batter smacks 15 boundaries in 82-run knock as Abu Dhabi Knight Riders beat Desert Vipers by 6 wickets

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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

Basketball

She took to TikTok, posting a video in which she mentioned her relationship status.

Sophie Cunningham wasted no time making her presence felt in the preseason.

The 28-year-old guard has spent the first six years of her WNBA career with the Phoenix Mercury, who drafted her in the second round.

Sophie Cunningham in the frame

WNBA's Sexiest Player that turn heads on Social media breaks silence on her relationship Status

Tennis

Jannik Sinner expressed his immense joy and relief after returning to the tennis court with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Argentina’s Mariano Navone at the Italian Open. 

Sinner's return has been met with an outpouring of support from both the media and fellow players.

Sinner will now face world number 93 Jesper de Jong.

Jannik Sinner in the frame

'I was waiting for this moment': World No.1 Jannik Sinner celebrates emotional return to Court after doping Ban

American Football

Chiefs guard Trey Smith recently spoke about his early impression of Swift.

With Travis Kelce gearing up for another season in Kansas City, fans can expect more Swift sightings at Arrowhead Stadium. 

Smith didn’t hold back when speaking about Swift’s character.

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'To be the most popular person on planet earth, and that down to earth': Travis Kelce's teammate shares heartfelt praise for Taylor Swift’s Impact around the Chiefs

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.

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

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti may have sparked speculation about his future after a revealing statement in the aftermath of his side’s thrilling 4-3 defeat to Barcelona.

Ancelotti was quick to highlight that his defensive setup was not at full strength.

This was Madrid’s fourth defeat to Barcelona this season.

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Real Madrid manager drops a bombshell statement on his future says, 'It’s the last one of the...'

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Desert Vipers

Adam John Hose

Alexander Daniel Hales

Ali Aamer Naseer

Azam Khan

Daniel William Lawrence

David Alan Payne

Dhruv Parashar

Khuzaima Bin Tanveer

Kushal Malla

Lachlan Hammond Ferguson

Luke Wood

Max David Edward Holden

Michael Alexander Jones

Mohammad Amir

Nathan Adam Sowter

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Samuel Matthew Curran

Sherfane Eviston Rutherford

Tanish Suri

Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva

Batting Coach

Bowling Coach

Fielding Coach

Assistant Coach

Team Analyst

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Assistant Team Manager

Masseur

Head Coach

Team Manager

Physiotherapist

Director of Cricket

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Media Manager

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Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

Dubai International Stadium, Dubai

77* by Alex Hales v Sharjah Warriorz on January 25, 2025 - w

Alex Hales

76 by Max Holden v Dubai Capitals on February 9, 2025 - w

Max Holden

71* by Fakhar Zaman v Sharjah Warriorz on January 22, 2025 - w

Fakhar Zaman

4/22 by Khuzaima Tanveer v Sharjah Warriorz on January 25, 2025 - w

Khuzaima Tanveer

4/24 by Mohammad Amir v Sharjah Warriorz on January 22, 2025 - w

3/10 by Wanindu Hasaranga v Sharjah Warriorz on January 22, 2025 - w

Wanindu Hasaranga

77* by Alex Hales v Sharjah Warriorz on January 25, 2025 - Desert Vipers beat Sharjah Warriorz by 8 wickets

4/22 by Khuzaima Tanveer v Sharjah Warriorz on January 25, 2025 - Desert Vipers beat Sharjah Warriorz by 8 wickets

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