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IPL 2025 final: Operation Sindoor heroes to be honoured; Military band performance planned; Army, Navy, Air Force chiefs invited
IPL 2025 Closing Ceremony: The Board of Control for Cricket in India will pay tribute to the Indian Armed Forces. This will happen during the Indian Premier League 2025 closing ceremony. The event is scheduled for June 3 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Invitations have been sent to top military officials. The ceremony will include military bands and performances.
IPL 2025: Yuzvendra Chahal set to return for play-offs as Punjab Kings eye historic run
Punjab Kings' Yuzvendra Chahal is expected to recover from his finger injury. He will likely play in the IPL 2025 play-offs. This is a boost for the team. Punjab Kings have qualified for the play-offs after a long time. Kyle Jamieson may replace the unavailable Marco Jansen.
Byju’s app removed from Google Play Store due to non-payment
But the other apps of the embattled edtech company, including Byju’s Exam Prep, which supports students preparing for competitive exams like the IAS, MBA, and UGC NET, and the Think and Learn Premium app, continue to remain available on the platform.
Gill Maange More: Shubman Gill appointed India’s new Test captain, Pant his deputy, for the tour of England
Shubman Gill has been appointed as the Test captain following Rohit Sharma's decline and the need to manage Jasprit Bumrah's workload. Selectors, after considering other options, opted for Gill with a long-term vision, emphasizing his potential and leadership qualities.
Is it the end of the road for Mohammed Shami?
Mohammed Shami's exclusion from India's Test squad for the England tour raises concerns about his future in the format. Chairman Ajit Agarkar cited Shami's ongoing fitness issues and inability to handle the workload required for Test matches as the primary reasons. Despite his experience and skill, selectors opted for fit players, signaling a potential shift towards younger pacers.
Shubman Gill: The 'Prince' of Indian cricket is ready to take charge in whites
Shubman Gill is the new Test captain for India. He succeeds Rohit Sharma. Gill's leadership is a new era for the team. He has performed well in Tests and ODIs. Gill also leads Gujarat Titans in the IPL. Sunil Gavaskar praised Gill's competitive spirit. Gill's captaincy in IPL shows promise. He aims to balance captaincy and batting.
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Shoes are big to fill but an opportunity for others: Agarkar on retirements of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma
Ajit Agarkar acknowledged the difficulty in replacing Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma after their Test retirements. Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair were brought in as replacements. Kohli expressed his desire to retire in April. Agarkar emphasized building a new team for the next World Test Championship cycle. He respected the players' decisions to retire.
India Test Squad Announcement for Ind vs Eng: Shubman Gill to lead, Sai Sudarshan gets maiden call while Shreyas Iyer left out
India Vs England Test Squad: The Board of Control for Cricket in India has revealed the squad for the upcoming Test series against England. Shubman Gill will lead the team in the absence of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The squad includes experienced players like Karun Nair and Shardul Thakur. Sai Sudarshan receives his first call-up.
Jasprit Bumrah's availability for all five Tests against England in doubt
BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced Jasprit Bumrah's likely limited availability for the upcoming five-match Test series against England, estimating he might play in three to four matches. Shubman Gill has been appointed as the new Test captain, with Rishabh Pant as his deputy, for the series scheduled from June to August 2025.
What is the secret revenge story behind India's new Test captain Shubman Gill's jersey number 77
Shubman Gill has been appointed India’s 37th Test captain, marking a significant leadership transition in Indian cricket. Alongside this milestone, Gill’s jersey number 77 has drawn attention for its personal backstory. During the U-19 World Cup, he had wanted the number 7, but it was already taken — leading him to choose 77 as a symbolic alternative. This choice, rooted in quiet defiance and ambition, reflects his journey of carving out his own identity.
BCCI set to announce Test squad for upcoming England series today, middle-order, seamers in focus
The BCCI selection committee is poised to unveil India's squad for the upcoming five-match Test series against England, marking the first bilateral series since the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Shubman Gill emerges as the frontrunner for captaincy, with Rishabh Pant potentially serving as his deputy.
ICC World Test Championship 2025: From Richard Illingworth to Nitin Menon- Check officials for Australia vs South Africa finale
The International Cricket Council has revealed the match officials for the 2025 World Test Championship Final. The final match is scheduled for June 11-15 at Lord's. Richard Illingworth will umpire, marking his third WTC Final. Chris Gaffaney joins him as on-field umpire. Richard Kettleborough is the TV umpire. Nitin Menon will be the fourth umpire.
IPL 2025 Playoff tickets to go on sale from May 24; Details inside
The BCCI has announced that tickets for the TATA IPL 2025 Playoffs will be available from May 24, with RuPay cardholders getting a 24-hour early access window. District by Zomato is the official ticketing partner.
RCB eyes big boost as Josh Hazlewood likely to return for IPL playoffs
Josh Hazlewood is poised to rejoin Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the IPL 2025 playoffs after recovering from a shoulder niggle. Having successfully completed his rehabilitation in Brisbane, aligned with Australia's WTC preparations, Hazlewood's return would significantly bolster RCB's playoff chances. He had an impressive season before his injury, taking 18 wickets in ten matches.
Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium set to host IPL 2025 final; Playoffs in Mullanpur
The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is set to host the IPL 2025 final and Qualifier 2, while New Chandigarh's Mullanpur Stadium will likely host the first two playoff matches. This decision was influenced by the anticipated monsoon season affecting southern and eastern regions. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad match on May 23 has been relocated from Bengaluru to Lucknow.
RCB vs SRH match shifted from Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium to Lucknow due to adverse weather
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru match against Sunrisers Hyderabad moves to Lucknow. Unfavorable weather in Bengaluru caused the shift. The Board of Control for Cricket in India also extends playing time by an hour for remaining league matches. Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium will host the IPL 2025 final and Qualifier 2. Mullanpur will host the Eliminator.
BCCI dismisses reports of withdrawal from Asia Cup, calls them baseless
The BCCI has dismissed recent media reports suggesting India's withdrawal from the upcoming Asia Cup and Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia clarified that no such decision has been discussed or taken by the board regarding these ACC events.
Byju Raveendran calls $1.2 billion term loan a mistake
In an interview with ANI, Raveendran revealed that the decision, made collectively with board members including investor and founder directors, was not driven by desperation, as the company had raised $5 billion earlier.
WTC-bound South African players to miss play-offs after BCCI asks teams to release them by May 26
The BCCI has directed IPL franchises to release eight South African players by May 26 for WTC preparations, impacting playoff availability. West Indies players, however, will remain available for the entire tournament.
Ministry musings: BCCI wants to adopt Olympic sports; Govt mulling approval to OCI athletes
The BCCI has expressed interest in supporting two to three Olympic sports, leaving the selection to the Sports Ministry, as part of a plan to establish corporate-backed Centres of Excellence. The ministry is also considering revoking the ban on Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) representing the nation in sports like football and tennis.
South African players to stay till IPL concludes, delay WTC final preparations: Report
South African players are likely to remain in the IPL 2025 until its conclusion on June 3, potentially impacting their preparations for the World Test Championship Final against Australia on June 11. Initial plans for players to return by May 26 were altered after discussions between CSA, BCCI, and IPL franchises.
'No dancing girls, please': Sunil Gavaskar urges BCCI to keep IPL focused on just cricket amid India Pakistan tensions
The IPL 2025 is set to resume on May 17 after a week-long suspension due to India-Pakistan tensions following the Kashmir attack and subsequent military response. RCB will face KKR in the opening match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Sunil Gavaskar has urged for toned-down celebrations, advocating for a respectful environment without music or dancing.
South African players likely to miss IPL playoffs, bound by WTC Final
South African cricketers participating in the World Test Championship Final face a potential conflict with the IPL playoffs as Cricket South Africa prioritizes national duty. Despite requests from the BCCI and IPL franchises, CSA insists on players returning by May 26 for WTC preparations.
IPL: BCCI ramps up pressure on foreign boards for player availability, Pat Cummins likely to return
The Board of Control for Cricket in India and Indian Premier League teams are urging foreign cricket boards to allow their players to return. This is for the league's resumption on May 17. Concerns linger due to India-Pakistan tensions. The BCCI is directly addressing these concerns with boards like Cricket Australia and the England and Wales Cricket Board.
IPL resumes from May 17: Matches to be played across six venues, final on June 3; Check full updated schedule
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced the resumption of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, which will restart on May 17, 2025, and conclude on June 3, 2025. A total of 17 matches will be played across six venues, including two double-headers on Sundays. The complete match schedule will be released soon.
"All IPL franchises to call their foreign players to return": BCCI sources
The BCCI has reportedly instructed IPL franchises to recall their foreign players, signaling an imminent decision regarding the resumption of the 18th edition of the league. Tensions between India and Pakistan had previously led to a temporary suspension.
RCB seamer Josh Hazlewood's participation in remaining IPL matches doubtful
Josh Hazlewood's IPL return for Royal Challengers Bengaluru is uncertain due to a shoulder niggle. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has suspended the IPL 2025 for a week with immediate effect due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. The decision follows concerns from franchisees, players, broadcasters, and sponsors.
IPL 2025: 'No decision has been taken yet', says Rajeev Shukla on resuming the tournament
BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla announced that a final decision regarding the IPL 2025 restart is pending, assuring that officials are actively working on the situation after a week-long suspension due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. The Board suspended the tournament following concerns from franchisees, players, and stakeholders. Consequently, the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 has also been postponed.
IPL to resume next week across four venues: Report
The IPL 2025 is set to resume next week across four venues, with the specific locations to be finalized soon. The eliminator and final venues are expected to remain unchanged. The tournament was postponed by a week due to security concerns after a match was called off midway, and a new schedule will be announced following a comprehensive assessment.
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