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Virat Kohli retires from Test match cricket ahead of England series

The 36-year-old announced his retirement a week after India captain Rohit Sharma did the same

The Independent UK

BCCI official says IPL to be ‘restarted soon’ after suspension amid hostilities

The IPL was suspended on Friday.

The Independent UK

England could host conclusion of Indian Premier League

The plug was pulled on both the IPL and Pakistan Super League on Friday.

The Independent UK

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Pakistan Super League follows Indian Premier League in postponing matches

The PSL had originally moved some of its teams and infrastructure to the United Arab Emirates.

The Independent UK

England open to hosting IPL after border hostilities prompt suspension

The ECB is open to hosting the remainder of the IPL in September after escalating tension between India and Pakistan prompted the suspension of the lucrative T20 tournament

The Guardian - UK

The IPL is a good barometer in India: its suspension shows us how serious this is

The IPL is so closely intertwined with India’s politics that even cricket’s richest tournament could not continue at a time of serious crisis

The Guardian - UK

India suspends IPL for a week, Pakistan moves T20 league amid conflict

IPL suspended for a week while the PSL moved to United Arab Emirates due to ongoing India and Pakistan conflict.

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IPL cricket suspended amid growing India-Pakistan tensions

India’s cricket board has suspended the Indian Premier League amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, whose PSL will move to the UAE

The Guardian - UK

Australians dash to fly home with IPL suspended

The IPL has been suspended due to the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan, leaving Australian players plotting their paths home.

AAP

India captain Rohit Sharma retires from Test cricket before England series

Rohit Sharma has retired from Test cricket leaving India with the urgent need to find a new captain for next month’s five-Test series in England

The Guardian - UK

Five years on: the lessons learned on how Covid-19 changed sport

With the pandemic in the rearview mirror it was clearly a boost for Fifa and Saudi Arabia but harmed grassroots sport and player welfare

The Guardian - UK

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s switch hit: From elite Mumbai to Ranji Trophy minnows Goa

MUMBAI: India’s Test opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has left the cricket fraternity stunned with his decision to switch from domestic powerhouse Mumbai to Ranji Trophy minnows Goa. The 23-year-old will lead Goa in the 2025-26 season.

The Times of India

IPL 2025: 'Surface' tension irks franchises

NEW DELHI: The absence of any discernible ‘home advantage’ has become a talking point in the early stages of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Barely two weeks in, there is growing discontent among franchises over local curators not preparing pitches according to the host team’s strengths.

The Times of India

Sanju Samson cleared by CoE to keep wickets; set to return as Rajasthan Royals captain

MUMBAI: In a big boost for the Rajasthan Royals, India's T20 'keeper-bat and opener Sanju Samson is set to resume his captaincy and wicketkeeping duties after being cleared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. The Rajasthan Royals captain, who had…

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Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep's comebacks delayed

NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah’s return to competitive cricket may take a little longer. It is understood that he is yet to bowl full tilt at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE). Pacer Akash Deep’s comeback, too, has been pushed back by at least a week.

The Times of India

Curator 'snub' adds to Kolkata Knight Riders' home woes

KOLKATA: The vexed issue of 'home advantage’ reared its head after Kolkata Knight Riders went down to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their opening match at the Eden Gardens here last week.

The Times of India

IPL 2025 Schedule Update: KKR vs LSG match at Eden Gardens rescheduled to April 8

NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a schedule change for Match No. 19 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).

The Times of India

'Find the right balance': Saba Karim weighs in on BCCI's family time SOP

NEW DELHI: Former national selector Saba Karim has weighed in on the BCCI's Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) regarding family time for players during overseas tours, stressing the importance of striking the "right balance."

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BCCI invites applications for spin-bowling coach at its Centre of Excellence

With former India spinner Sairaj Bahutule quitting as spin-bowling coach at BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, the board has invited applications to fill the role.

The Times of India

'Most improved batter, out of this world': Shreyas Iyer is talk of the town

To say that Shreyas Iyer has rediscovered himself will be an understatement, considering his recent stints with the bat, especially in white-ball cricket. Besides the runs he continues to score, it's the ease of batting that has stood out in his knocks of late.

The Times of India

BCCI announces central contracts for women’s team; Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana in Grade A

NEW DELHI: India women's team captain Harmanpreet Kaur, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, and all-rounder Deepti Sharma have been retained in Grade A, the highest tier of central contracts offered by the BCCI.

The Times of India

Don't forget Ajit Wadekar, name something at Wankhede Stadium after him: Ratnakar Shetty tells MCA

MUMBAI: Veteran cricket administrator Prof Ratnakar Shetty has urged the Mumbai Cricket Association to name at least something at the Wankhede Stadium after former India captain Ajit Wadekar, who captained India to maiden, historic Test series wins in West Indies and England back in 1971.

The Times of India

Anil Chaudhary ends his innings as international and IPL umpire

MUMBAI: A familiar face will be missing amongst the umpires for IPL 2025. Anil Chaudhary's more than a decade long, distinguished innings as an international, IPL and BCCI umpire has ended.

The Times of India

IPL 2025: KKR vs LSG match on April 6 to move from Kolkata to Guwahati

KOLKATA: Kolkata’s loss could well be Guwahati’s gain. The Kolkata Knight Riders’ home match against Lucknow Super Giants on April 6 is all set to move from the Eden Gardens to Guwahati after Kolkata Police expressed its inability to provide security for the Indian Premier League (IPL) contest as it…

The Times of India

What is the 'Second Ball' rule in IPL 2025? All you need to know

NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has introduced several new rules over the years, including strategic timeouts and the Impact Player rule. Now, the tournament is set to implement another innovation in IPL 2025 – the ‘Second Ball’ rule.

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