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BCB grants Mustafizur short-term NOC to play IPL for Delhi Capitals

The Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed in an official statement that Mustafizur Rahman will be available to play in the IPL only from May 18 to 24

Datanomics: Virat Kohli retires as India's top cricketing brand in Tests

Kohli exits the longest format as India's fourth-highest run scorer and most influential celebrity brand, leaving behind a legacy of dominance and global appeal

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India has enough young players to fill Rohit, Kohli's spots: Manjrekar

Manjrekar pointed out that when the Fab Four of Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, V.V.S. Laxman, and Sourav Ganguly left, fans feared a major decline in Indian cricket

Season four of ILT20 set to return with a new December-January window

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

Mike Hesson appointed as new Pakistan cricket team white-ball coach

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).

Will Aussies return to IPL 2025? Here's what Cricket Australia said

CA confirmed that team management would assist players in managing their preparation for the WTC final, should they opt to complete the IPL season.

IPL 2025 final venue: Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium may host final

According to media reports, Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium will get the chance to host IPL 2025 grand finale on June 3

IPL to resume on May 17; final on June 3 after week-long suspension

IPL will resume after a temporary suspension due to cross-border firing; BCCI confirms revised schedule with 17 matches across six venues including double-headers

Kohli has set an example by quitting Tests on high: Childhood coach Sharma

Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma on Monday said his illustrious ward has set an example by quitting Test cricket on the peak of his career. The 36-year-old Kohli declared his inspiring innings in the traditional format on Monday, scoring 9230 runs from 123 matches with 30 hundreds at an average of 46.85. He will only play in ODIs now, having already retired from T20 Internationals last year. "He has set an example by walking out on a high. We have often seen that our cricketers do not have a good retirement but this is a retirement that everyone wants. You have a lot of cricket left and could have played. So, this has always been Virat's stylle," Sharma told PTI videos. "I will talk to him, but this is his decision. I appreciate his decision. And I salute his contribution, what he did for the country, his contribution to the Indian team. It is very remarkable and legendary," he added. Kohli holds the distinction of being India's most successful Test captain, leading t

Virat Kohli's best moments as Test captain for Team India over the years

Virat's spell was marked by both personal milestones and historic team triumphs. Kohli registered 5864 runs, 20 centuries, 7 double hundreds, and maintained an exceptional average of 54.80 as skipper.

Lord's to Adelaide: Top 5 Virat Kohli quotes during his Test cricket career

From fiery triumphs to painful lows, each quote tells a story of a leader who wore his heart on his sleeve and redefined what it meant to be a modern-day Test cricketer.

Pakistan Super League postponed amid ongoing military conflict with India

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Friday postponed the Pakistan Super League (PSL) indefinitely, hours after announcing that the T20 tournament has been shifted to the UAE because of the ongoing military conflict with India. The BCCI has also suspended the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) due to cross border tension between the neighbouring nations. "The decision to postpone has been taken pursuant to advice received from the Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif who has kept in view the reckless aggression from India that has escalated to a point where national attention and sentiments are rightly focused on the courageous efforts of the Armed Forces of Pakistan who are vociferously upholding the sovereignty of our beloved Pakistan," PCB said in a statement said "The PCB and its players stand resolutely in solidarity with the families of the martyrs and our security personnel defending the nation," the statement added further. However it has been learnt that Emirates

The Proteas will never be a franchise team, says SA coach Shukri Conrad

Shukri Conrad has drawn a bold line for players between national commitment and commercial cricket

IPL insurance claims not triggered unless tournament is cancelled: Experts

With IPL suspended for a week amid India-Pakistan tensions, experts say insurance claims will not apply unless the tournament is officially cancelled or war cover is triggered

Noor Ahmad to Trent Boult: Top contenders for Purple Cap in IPL 2025

Prasidh Krishna has been outstanding with the ball for the Gujarat Titans this season, leading the bowling charts with 20 wickets in 11 matches

Cricketers applaud 'Operation Sindoor' after Pahalgam terror strike

On May 7, the Indian Air Force carried out coordinated precision strikes targeting nine terror launchpads in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK).

Asia Cup controversy: Ex-PAK players criticise Sunil Gavaskar; Here's why

Appearing on an Indian news channel, Gavaskar commented that the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) traditionally aligns its decisions with the stance of the Indian government.

Tim Paine criticizes lack of transparency in Rabada drug test case

Former Australia captain Tim Paine has slammed the lack of transparency surrounding Kagiso Rabada's failed drug test, calling for full disclosure from the authorities handling the matter. In a shocking revelation over the weekend, Rabada disclosed that he is serving a provisional suspension after testing positive for a banned recreational drug. The South African pacer had left the IPL last month after playing two games for Gujarat Titans, citing personal reasons. "It stinks. I don't like this use around personal issues, and it being used to hide stuff that isn't a personal issue," Paine told 'SEN Radio' on Monday. "If you have a professional sportsman that's tested for recreational drugs during a tournament in which he is playing, that doesn't fall under personal issues for me. "That falls under you have broken your contract. That is not a personal issue, that is something that is happening in your personal life," he added. The positive test was recorded during the SAT20 league in

India extend dominance in white-ball, retain top spot in ODIs and T20Is

India retained their top position in the ODIs and T20Is to extend their dominance in the white-ball formats but slipped a place to fourth spot in the Test format, in which Australia reigned supreme, in the latest ICC annual men's ranking update issued on Monday. The latest rankings rate all matches played since May 2024 at 100 per cent and those of the previous two years at 50 per cent. In the ODI rankings, 2023 World Cup finalists India have strengthened their grip at the top on the back of a victorious ICC Champions Trophy campaign, improving their rating points from 122 to 124. Coming in second place are the runners-up at the Champions Trophy, New Zealand, overtaking their Trans-Tasman rivals Australia, who now occupy the third spot. Sri Lanka, who enjoyed an excellent run at home in recent months, including ODI series wins against India and Australia, are in fourth place after gaining five rating points, leapfrogging Pakistan (fifth with a gain of one point) and South Africa ..