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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 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

The BCCI has confirmed that the IPL 2025 has not been suspended indefinitely but for a week, after which the situation will be reassessed.

BCCI has suspended IPL 2025 for a week.

BCCI will reassess the situation and announce the update schedule in due course.

A total of 17 matches are remaining in IPL 2025 including the cancelled Dharamsala match. 

IPL 2025, Dharamsala stadium

BCCI suspends IPL 2025 with immediate effect for a week, gives big update on new schedule and venue

The BCCI is likely to reschedule the remainder of the IPL 2025 matches in September 2025 when Asia Cup was supposed to take place.

The match between PBKS and DC was cancelled midway in Dharamsala on May 8.

The IPL 2025 has been suspended indefinitely.

The remainder of IPL 2025 can be scheduled in September 2025. 

Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni

When will remaining IPL 2025 matches take place? BCCI set to skip this tournament to accommodate final leg of T20 league

In the aftermath of the escalation on the India-Pakistan border, the IPL 2025 is likely to be suspended. 

The match between PBKS and DC was cancelled midway in Dharamsala.

The Dharamsala stadium was evacuated following air raids in neighbouring cities.

A special train has been arranged by the BCCI to ensure players reach safely in Delhi.

IPL 2025 Trophy

Big News: IPL 2025 suspended indefinitely, BCCI takes big decision post escalation on India-Pakistan border

On May 8, PSL 2025 match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium was cancelled whereas the IPL 2025 match in Dharamsala was cancelled midway. 

Cricket Australia is in regular touch with PCB, BCCI and local government authorities.

There are several Australian players playing in the IPL and the PSL.

The remaining of PSL 2025 matches have been shifted to the UAE.

Ricky Ponting, Matthew Hayden, Justin Langer

Cricket Australia issues statement on concern over their players involved in IPL 2025 and PSL 2025

Basketball

The Indiana Pacers will be going up against Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 in the Eastern Conference semifinals on Friday, May 9th at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. 

Indiana Pacers will be going up against Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 in the Eastern Conference semifinals on Friday, May 9th.

Donovan Mitchell played 71 regular season games in this year's campaign.

The seven game series is currently led 2-0 by Indiana Pacers. 

Donovan Mitchell in the frame

Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report: Will star player Donovan Mitchell feature in Game 3 against Indiana Pacers?

Cricket South Africa has appointed Shukri Conrad as their new all-format coach ahead of the World  Test Championship (WTC) final. 

South Africa appoints Shukri Conrad as their all-format coach. 

South Africa's next assignment will be WTC final. 

South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad during the day 1 of the 2nd Test match between West Indies and South Africa at Guyana National Stadium 

Cricket South Africa appoints Shukri Conrad as their new all-format coach ahead of WTC 2025 final

The Indiana Pacers will be going up against Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 in the Eastern Conference semifinals on Friday, May 9th at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Indiana Pacers will take on Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 in the Eastern Conference semifinals on Friday, May 9th.

Jarrett Allen played 82 regular season games in this year's campaign.

Indiana Pacers have a firm 2-0 advantage in the seven game series.

Jarrett Allen in the frame

Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report: Will Jarrett Allen start Game 3 against Indiana Pacers?

Anrich Nortje believes that South Africa will defeat Australia at the iconic Lord's to win the World Test Championship (WTC) Final which is scheduled to take place from June 11 to 15. 

WTC Final will be played between South Africa and Australia. 

WTC Final will take place at Lord's stadium from June 11 to 15. 

South Africa's Anrich Nortje prepares to deliver a ball during the third day of the first Test cricket 

'Lord's has been a good ground for South Africa': Anrich Nortje warns Australia ahead of WTC Final 2025

Indiana Pacers will go up against Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 in the Eastern Conference semifinals on Friday, May 9th.

Myles Turner featured in 72 regular season games in this year's campaign. 

Myles Turner in the frame

Indiana Pacers Injury Report: What is the latest health update of Myles Turner, will he feature in Game 3 against Cleveland Cavaliers?

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Essex

Adam Matthew Rossington

Charles William James Allison

Dean Elgar

Jamal Adrian Richards

James Alexander Porter

Jordan Matthew Cox

Chandrasekara Arachchilage Kasun Rajitha

Luc Martin Benkenstein

Mackenzie William Jones

Matthew James J Critchley

Michael-Kyle Steven Pepper

Nicholas Laurence Joseph Browne

Noah Robin Mostyn Thain

Paul Ian Walter

Robin James Das

Samuel James Cook

Shane Snater

Shardul Narendra Thakur

Simon Maurice L Fernandes

Simon Ross Harmer

Thomas Westley

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Metropolitan Police Sports Club Ground, Imber Court, East Molesey

152* by Graham Napier v Sussex on June 24, 2008 - r

Graham Napier

129 by Cameron Delport v Surrey on July 19, 2019 - r

Cameron Delport

120* by Michael Pepper v Sussex on July 13, 2024 - w

Michael Pepper

6/16 by Tim Southee v Glamorgan on July 8, 2011 - w

Tim Southee

5/17 by Greg Smith v Kent on June 20, 2012 - r

Greg Smith

5/27 by Jesse Ryder v Kent on July 12, 2014 - r

Jesse Ryder

152* by Graham Napier v Sussex on June 24, 2008 - Essex beat Sussex by 128 Runs

6/16 by Tim Southee v Glamorgan on July 8, 2011 - Essex beat Glamorgan by 5 Wickets

Simon Harmer

James Foster

Ryan ten Doeschate

Mark Pettini

Ronnie Irani

Ravi Bopara

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Adam Rossington

Tom Westley

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Ryan ten Doeschate - (3471 runs for Essex)

England - County Ground, Chelmsford

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England - Edgbaston, Birmingham

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England - Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

England - St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury

England - Utilita Bowl, Southampton

England - The Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol

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England - The Kent County Cricket Ground, New Beckenham, Beckenham

England - Old Deer Park, Richmond

England - Castle Park Cricket Ground, Colchester

England - John Walker's Ground, Southgate

England - Metropolitan Police Sports Club Ground, Imber Court, East Molesey

England - Mote Park, Maidstone

England - Recreation Ground, Bath

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343* by Peter Perrin v Derbyshire on July 18, 1904 - w

Peter Perrin

286 by John Freeman v Northamptonshire on June 11, 1921 - d

John Freeman

277 by Charlie McGahey v Derbyshire on May 22, 1905 - i

Charlie McGahey

10/32 by Harry Pickett v Leicestershire on June 3, 1895 - r

Harry Pickett

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Trevor Bailey

9/19 by Mark Ilott v Northamptonshire on June 15, 1995 - w

Mark Ilott

343* by Peter Perrin v Derbyshire on July 18, 1904 - Derbyshire beat Essex by 9 Wickets

10/32 by Harry Pickett v Leicestershire on June 3, 1895 - Leicestershire beat Essex by 75 Runs

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Adam Rossington

Charlie Allison

Dean Elgar

Jamal Richards

Jamie Porter

Jordan Cox

Kasun Rajitha

Luc Benkenstein

Mackenzie Jones

Matt Critchley

Michael Pepper

Nick Browne

Noah Thain

Paul Walter

Robin Das

Sam Cook

Shane Snater

Shardul Thakur

Simon Fernandes

Simon Harmer

Tom Westley