By the time the IPL was put on hold, GT was leading the points table with 16 points from 11 matches and a net run rate of +0.793
Out of all three upcoming opponents, DC needs to beat MI the most as they are their direct rivals for the fourth spot at the points table
Fraser-McGurk, who was retained by Delhi for ₹9 crore in the 2025 IPL auction, had an impactful debut season in 2024, scoring 330 runs at a blistering strike rate of 234.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia stated, "Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's Grade A contract will continue despite their retirement from the T20Is and Tests."
Chairman of ILT20 and Vice-Chairman of the ECB, Khalid Al Zarooni, said that launching the tournament on UAE National Day is a tribute to the country and its diverse population of cricket fans
Kohli and Rohit, legends of Indian batting, bid farewell to Test cricket within a week of each other. Having already stepped away from T20Is last year, the duo will now only feature in ODIs for India.
Speaking on the matter, Proteas head coach Shukri Conrad emphasized that CSA's stance has not changed.
The IPL final, originally scheduled for May 25, will now take place on June 3-the same day as the final ODI in the three-match series.
With England scheduled to face both India and Australia in Test assignments after a one-off Test against Zimbabwe later in May, Anderson emphasized the importance of building early momentum.
Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday, bringing the curtains down on an illustrious red-ball career in which he played 123 matches, scoring 9,230 runs.
The PCB was planing to relocate the Pakistan Super League (PSL) to the UAE but suspended it after tension grew at the border.
Moeen, who concluded his international career last year, suggested that Shubman Gill is the most likely candidate to take over India's captaincy.
Arun, who was part of the core coaching group during Kohli's golden years as India captain, described those times as the "best moments" of his career.
KKR will be resuming the IPL on May 17 when they take on the in-form Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Hesson currently heads Islamabad United, the reigning PSL champions, and brings with him valuable coaching experience from stints in both the PSL and the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Pace ace Kagiso Rabada makes a timely return to the squad after serving a one-month suspension following a doping violation.
To be honest, unless they hit a golden patch, scoring hundreds consistently, I don't see them being part of the 2027 squad, says Sunil Gavaskar
CA confirmed that team management would assist players in managing their preparation for the WTC final, should they opt to complete the IPL season.
Kohli will represent RCB as the IPL 2025 is set to resume on May 17 with the RCB vs KKR match at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Kohli retired from Test cricket ahead of IND vs ENG Tests
All-rounder Cameron Green returned to the Australian squad after missing the five-match Test series against India due to injury. The WTC final is set to begin on June 11.