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Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai Indians defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 54 runs to register their fifth consecutive win of the Indian Premier League 2025. 

MI defeated LSG by 54 runs. 

Mumbai Indians will now face Rajasthan Royals on May 1. 

Mumbai Indians' Will Jacks (2R) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Lucknow Super Giants' Nicholas Pooran during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants 

Mumbai Indians' Will Jacks (2R) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Lucknow Super Giants' Nicholas Pooran during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants

IPL 2025: MI make it 5 in a row after Suryakumar Yadav-Ryan Rickelton's fifties, Jasprit Bumrah's four-fer crust LSG by 54 runs

KL Rahul ignored Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka after Delhi Capitals' eight-wicket win at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. 

DC defeated LSG by eight wickets.

KL Rahul scored 57* runs against LSG. 

KL Rahul of Delhi Capitals (2nd R) shakes hands with Sanjiv Goenka of Lucknow Super Giants team owner during the 2025 IPL match between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals 

WATCH: KL Rahul's video of ignoring LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka after DC's eight-wicket win goes viral

Delhi Capitals (DC) captain Axar Patel won the toss and opted to bowl against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. 

DC opt to bowl against LSG. 

DC's Mohit Sharma benched from IPL 2025 clash vs LSG. 

Axar Patel and Rishabh Pant

DC to feature with one big change as Axar Patel opts to bowl against LSG: Check playing XIs

Delhi Capitals (DC) wicketkeeper batter KL Rahul scored 266 runs in six innings of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. 

KL Rahul scored 266 runs in six innings of IPL 2025. 

LSG vs DC clash will take place at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. 

 KL Rahul of Delhi Capitals bats in the super over during the 2025 IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals

'This is the team he might be wanting to perform against...': Ex-KKR star recalls KL Rahul's animated chat with Sanjiv Goenka ahead of LSG vs DC clash

Nicholas Pooran is in the form of his life, The LSG star has scored  368 runs in eight IPL matches, including a highest score of 87*.

Nicholas Pooran scored 368 runs in eight IPL matches

LSG will face DC on April 23 at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. 

 Nicholas Pooran of Lucknow Super Giants makes their way off after being dismissed during the 2025 IPL match

WATCH: Ex-RCB star reveals how to get Nicholas Pooran out ahead of IPL 2025 clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals

Pakistan cricketing legend Zaheer Abbas slammed former captain Babar Azam as his lean patch continues in Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025. 

Babar Azam failed to perform in PSL 2025. 

Zaheer Abbas slammed Babar Azam for his performance in PSL 2025. 

Quetta Gladiators' Rilee Rossouw (L) takes a catch to dismiss Peshawar Zalmi's Babar Azam (R) during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Twenty20 cricket match between Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators

'Either he has an ego issue or...: Pakistan legend Zaheer Abbas slams Babar Azam as star batter's lean patch continues in PSL 2025

Former India cricketer Murali Kartik slammed Hardik Pandya after Mumbai Indians (MI) lost their fourth Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Lucknow Super Giants. 

LSG defeated MI by 12 runs. 

MI will face RCB for their fifth IPL 2025 clash. 

Mumbai Indians' captain Hardik Pandya throws his bat after playing a shot during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians

'MS Dhoni started this trend': Ex-KKR star slams Hardik Pandya after LSG vs MI IPL 2025 tie

Mumbai Indians opener Rohit Sharma is currently in Lucknow for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). 

MI will face LSG for their fourth clash of IPL 2025. 

Rohit Sharma failed to perform in first three matches of IPL 2025. 

Rohit Sharma along with Shardul Thakur and Zaheer Khan

WATCH: Not Virat Kohli or MS Dhoni, Shardul Thakur reveals who labelled him as 'Lord' ahead of IPL 2025 tie between LSG and MI

Mumbai Indians (MI) will face Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for their fourth clash of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. 

Rohit Sharma failed to perform in first three clashes of IPL 2025. 

MI will face LSG for their fourth match of IPL 2025. 

Rohit Sharma along with Zaheer Khan and Rishabh Pant

'Ab mereko kuch karne ki zarurat nahi hai...': Rohit Sharma's chat with Zaheer Khan goes viral ahead of LSG vs MI clash of IPL 2025, WATCH video

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) injured speedster Akash Deep has joined the squad ahead of their upcoming clash against Mumbai Indians (MI). 

Akash Deep joins LSG ahead of IPL 2025 clash against Mumbai Indians. 

LSG vs MI clash will take place on April 4. 

 Lucknow Super Giants players celebrate after taking the wicket 

Great news for Rishabh Pant-led LSG, injured speedster joins squad ahead of IPL 2025 encounter against Mumbai Indians, Watch Video

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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. 

BCCI suspends IPL 2025 amid India-Pakistan border tensions. 

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

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

Football

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has been crowned the Football Writers' Association (FWA) Footballer of the Year, marking a remarkable third win in his illustrious career. 

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah won his third Football Writers' Association (FWA) Footballer of the Year award.

Salah has an impressive 33 goals and 23 assists across all competitions.

The last time Salah won the FWA Footballer of the Year award was back in 2017–18 and 2021–22 seasons.

Mohamed Salah in the frame

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah beats Premier League rivals to win FWA accolade

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) indefinitely postponed the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 after Dubai refused to host the tournament in the UAE amid an India-Pakistan war-like situation. 

PCB postponed PSL 2025 after Dubai shut doors to host the tournament. 

BCCI suspends IPL 2025 amid India-Pakistan border tensions.

A cyclist rides past a hoarding outside the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium, one of the venues for the Pakistan Super League (PSL), in Lahore on May 9, 2025. Pakistan's T20 cricket league 

PCB postpones PSL 2025 after Dubai shut doors on Pakistan's plan to host remainder of tournament in UAE

Others

The Neeraj Chopra Classic Javelin meet, which is scheduled to take place on May 24 in Bengaluru, has been postponed indefinitely, citing a war-like situation between India and Pakistan. 

Neeraj Chopra Classic javelin throw event supposed to take place in Bengaluru.

Neeraj Chopra Classic javelin throw event has been postponed amid India-Pakistan war-like situation. 

Neeraj Chopra of India during the javelin throw at the Wanda Diamond League 2024 final event and 48th edition of the Memorial Van Damme athletics meeting.

After IPL 2025, Neeraj Chopra Classic Javelin meet postponed amid India-Pakistan war-like situation

The third edition of the World Test Championship (WTC) final is scheduled to take place between South Africa and Australia at the iconic Lord's Stadium in England. 

WTC Final will be played between South Africa and Australia. 

WTC Final 2025 will take place at Lord's Stadium in England. 

 The One Day International World Cup and World Test Championship mace is displayed during an Australian nets session at Optus Stadium on December 13, 2023 in Perth, Australia.

India expresses their intention to bid for 2027 WTC Final: Report

Basketball

The Denver Nuggets will play host to Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 in the Western Conference semifinals on Friday, May 9th at the Ball Arena.

Denver Nuggets will take on Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 in the Western Conference semifinals on Friday, May 9th.

Michael Porter Jr. featured in 77 regular season games in this year's campaign.

The seven game series is currently tied at 1-1. 

Michael Porter Jr. in the frame

Denver Nuggets Injury Report: What is the status availability of Michael Porter Jr., will he start in Game 3 against Oklahoma City Thunder?

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140* by Quinton de Kock v Kolkata Knight Riders on May 18, 2022 - Lucknow Super Giants beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 2 runs

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