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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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IPL 2025: The BCCI has asked the franchises to talk to overseas players about their return in case the tournament starts next week.

IPL 2025 was suspended for a week following escalation on India-Pakistan border.

IPL chairman Arun Dhumal talked about possibility of tournament resuming shortly.

IPL 2025 may resume next week if the ceasefire holds.

In pic: IPL chairman Arun Dhumal and Army officer 

'If it is possible to conduct it immediately... We neeed to...': IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal's statement on possible restart of tournament

In a video Jitesh Sharma can be heard admitting that he was supposed to lead RCB in the IPL 2025 clash against LSG

Jitesh Sharma was supposed to lead RCB in IPL 2025 clash against LSG

RCB are currently strongly placed on second spot in the IPL 2025 points table with 18 wins in 11 matches

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli (R) and captain Rajat Patidar in this frame

Not Virat Kohli or Krunal Pandya, this 31-year-old India star was to captain RCB in IPL 2025 clash against LSG sans Rajat Patidar's absence

Reportedly, the IPL 2025 clash between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals will be replayed after the IPL 2025 gets underway after getting suspended for a week time  

The PBKS vs DC IPL 2025 clash was called off

Reportedly, the match will be replayed once the IPL 2025 resumes

Punjab Kings' Prabhsimran Singh (C) react during the IPL 2025 match against Delhi Capitals

Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals suspended match to be replayed after resumption of IPL 2025? Know it all here

Legendary Brian Lara doesn't want Virat Kohli to retire from Test cricket. Reportedly Virat Kohli has communicated to BCCI about his Test retirement call

Brian Lara said that Virat Kohli is not going to retire from Test cricket

Reportedly Virat Kohli has communicated to BCCI about his Test retirement call

India's batting maestro Virat Kohli in this frame

'Virat Kohli is NOT going to retire from Test cricket': West Indies legend's big claim on India's batting superstar's retirement decision

Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) star batter Dewald Brevis has decided to return home after IPL 2025 was suspended for a week time

CSK's Dewald Brevis left IPL 2025 amidst the glitzy league was suspended for a week

Dewald Brevis has come out with a heartfelt post for CSK

CSK's star batter Dewald Brevis (L) in this frame

CSK's overseas star decides to return home after IPL 2025 postponed for a week due to India-Pakistan conflict, puts out heartfelt post

While it is not clear whether Virat Kohli will retire from Test cricket or not, England's County Cricket took a dig at India's star batter.

Virat Kohli has over 1,000 runs in England.

Kohli was troubled by Australian players in Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.

Many have urged Kohli to not retire ahead of England tour.

Virat Kohli

'We don't blame you Virat': County Cricket's sly dig at Kohli as he informs BCCI about intention to retire from Tests ahead of England tour

Former Indian opener Navjot Singh Sidhu understands Virat Kohli's motive behind intending to retire from Tests but pointed out that the timing is not right.

Virat Kohli has informed BCCI about his decision to retire from Tests.

Navjot Singh Sidhu feels the timing of Kohli's decision to retire from Tests is not right.

The five-Test series between India and England will begin on June 20.

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'His intention is right, his motive is noble. But the timing...': Navjot Singh Sidhu urges Virat Kohli to not retire from Tests and send 'inexperienced side' to England

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In what promises to be a captivating clash of eras, five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand will take on 11-year-old Argentinian sensation Faustino Oro.

This Argentine talent is only the fourth player to have become an IM before his 11th birthday. 

This high-profile match is being organized by Unichess and was established under the creative direction of Grandmaster Roberto Mogranzini.

Viswanathan anand

Viswanathan Anand returns to board: Five time World Champion to face 11-year-old Messi of Chess on June 1 

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Daria Kasatkina found herself in a moment of uncertainty at the net following her 6-4, 6-2 second-round defeat to Marta Kostyuk at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia.

Earlier in the day, Kostyuk had posted a statement on social media hinting that she would shake Kasatkina’s hand.

The handshake between Kostyuk and Kasatkina marked a historic moment not only for the two players but also for the sport of tennis. 

Marta Kostyuk in the frame

Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk and Russia's Daria Kasatkina share historic handshake , here's why

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Adam John Hose

Alexander Daniel Hales

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Daniel William Lawrence

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

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

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