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India defeated Pakistan by six wickets in the one-sided clash of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. 

India last faced Pakistan in Champions Trophy 2025. 

India defeated Pakistan by six wickets in the one sided contest during Champions Trophy 2025. 

PM Modi along with Virat Kohli and Khushdil Shah

'India, Pakistan played a match and the result revealed...': PM Narendra Modi takes indirect dig at Pakistan after team's poor show in Champions Trophy 2025

Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed lavished praise on Virat Kohli after featuring against India in ICC Champions Trophy 2025.


Abrar Ahmed met Virat Kohli during India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 clash. 

Abrar Ahmed picked Shubman Gill's wicket.

Virat Kohli and Abrar Ahmed

After controversial send off to Shubman Gill, Abrar Ahmed's latest social media post for Virat Kohli goes viral

Two of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 matches were washed out due to rain. PCB has announced a refund for the washout matches in Pakistan

PCB announces ticket refunds for washed-out matches of Champions Trophy 2025.

Two matches of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 washed out without toss. 

Champions Trophy 2025 tickets

Great news for fans in Pakistan, PCB announces ticket refunds for washed-out matches: Here's how to claim

Mohammad Rizwan-led Pakistan are out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 without wining a single clash out of their three league matches. 

Ahmed Shehzad slammed Babar Azam for Pakistan Cricket's downfall.

Pakistan crashed out of Champions Trophy 2025 without winning a single clash.

Babar Azam

Exclusive | 'Babar Azam picked his friends, not performers': Ahmed Shehzad drops bombshell on former Pakistan captain for PCB's downfall

Mohammad Rizwan-led Pakistan are out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 after losing their first two league matches of the marquee event. 

Pakistan and Bangladesh are out of Champions Trophy 2025 semifinals. 

Pakistan and Bangladesh are featuring against each other for third group stage clash of Champions Trophy 2025. 

Pakistan's Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi speaks with the team members during a practice session at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai

'PCB chairman doesn't know much about cricket...': Ex-Pakistan star passes shocking remarks on Mohsin Naqvi after team's poor campaign in Champions Trophy 2025

The toss of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 clash between Pakistan and Bangladesh has been delayed due to rain in Rawalpindi. Here is what the rule says about cut-off time.

Pakistan and Bangladesh are out of Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal contention. 

Pakistan and Bangladesh lost their first two CT clash. 

Mohammad Rizwan and Nazmul Hossain Shanto

Will Pakistan and Bangladesh play T20 as their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 farewell clash? Here's details of cut-off time for dead-rubber clash in Rawalpindi

Mohammad Rizwan-led Pakistan are ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy after losing their first two league matches against New Zealand and India respectively. 

Mohammad Amir was the part of Pakistan's 2017 Champions Trophy winning squad. 

Mohammad Rizwan-led side are ruled out of Champions Trophy 2025. 

Mohammad Amir

Exclusive | 'They made some decisions that are still damaging Pakistan Cricket': Mohammad Amir blames two former PCB members for ruining Pakistan Cricket

Former India captain Virat Kohli smashed his 82nd international century during the Champions Trophy 2025 clash against Pakistan in Dubai. 

Sunil Gavaskar lauds Virat Kohli for his performance against Pakistan. 

Virat Kohli smashed 82nd ODI century against Pakistan. 

In frame Sunil Gavaskar and Virat Kohli

'You see Virat, he was only thinking about...': Sunil Gavaskar's big statement on Kohli's unbeaten century against Pakistan in Champions Trophy 2025

Former Pakistan captain Imran Khan lashed out at Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after the team's early exit from the Champions Trophy 2025. 

Virat Kohli smashed his 52nd ODI century in Champions Trophy 2025. 

Ahmed Shehzad lauds Virat Kohli for his performance. 

Mohammad Rizwan speaks to his teammates during a practice session at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai 

'Cricket will be eventually destroyed when favourites are...': Pakistan's World Cup winning captain lashes out at PCB after team's early exit

Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez lashed out at Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah after India beat Mohammad Rizwan-led side by six wickets. 

India beat Pakistan by six wickets in Champions Trophy 2025. 

Mohammad Hafeez lashed out at Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf. 

Pakistan's Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah in a practice session

'Give opportunities to other bowlers...': Ex-Pakistan captain gives bold suggestion to PCB after team's humiliating loss against India

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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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