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County Championship Division One 2023

<p>Dean Elgar, who is 36 years old, leaves behind an illustrious Test career, having scored 5,347 runs across 86 matches since his debut in 2012.</p>

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Dean Elgar finds new team after drawing curtains to international career with South Africa

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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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