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Ravichandran Ashwin (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin showed support for the Armed Forces as they perform Operation Sindoor, responding to the Pahalgam terror attack.Ashwin shared on X, “Thoughts with our armed forces. #OperationSindoor”.Indian women’s cricket team vice-captain Smriti Mandhana praised the Indian Armed Forces for their bravery, dedication…

Virat Kohli had a forgettable series in Australia, by his lofty standards established in that part of the world. (Getty Images) On multiple occasions during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, Virat Kohli gave reminders to his Team India colleagues of how ‘he is done’ with Test cricket.It is understood that not many took it seriously…

File photo of the Lord’s cricket ground. (Getty Images) The Board of Control for Cricket in India has suspended the Indian Premier League, with 16 games remaining, due to escalating conflict between India and Pakistan, and England has emerged as a potential host for the final stages of the tournament. The BCCI will prioritise hosting…

Sourav Ganguly (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Sourav Ganguly, the former captain of India’s cricket team, shared his views regarding the BCCI’s decision to suspend IPL 2025 for a week on Friday.The BCCI made an announcement on Friday afternoon to halt the ongoing IPL 2025 immediately for a week, citing heightened tensions between India and Pakistan.Go…

Sanjay Manjrekar and Rohit Sharma (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma’s decision to step away from Test cricket has sparked widespread debate, and former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar didn’t hold back when weighing in. Taking to his official ‘X’ handle, Manjrekar pointed to Rohit’s recent slump and waning fitness as key reasons why the decision made…

NEW DELHI: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced the relocation of the remaining Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches to the UAE. The final eight PSL fixtures, initially set to take place across Rawalpindi, Multan, and Lahore, will now be played in the UAE.PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi acknowledged the disappointment of local supporters who will…

NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has been officially suspended as of Friday, May 9, following escalating regional tensions and national security concerns between India and Pakistan. The decision came shortly after the Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Delhi Capitals (DC) fixture in Dharamsala was postponed, on a day Pakistan fired eight missiles toward…

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has come to an unexpected halt following a significant escalation in regional tensions between India and Pakistan. On Friday, May 9, the BCCI officially suspended the tournament, citing national security and player safety as their top priorities.Go Beyond…

File photo of the IPL Trophy. (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have confirmed on Friday (May 9) that IPL 2025 has been suspended for one week with immediate effect. As a result, today’s fixture between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Lucknow has been called off. The…

SRH fans in Hyderabad during an IPL match. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Friday announced a full refund for tickets purchased for their scheduled home match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Saturday, May 10, following the one-week suspension of IPL 2025 due to rising military tensions between India and Pakistan.“In…