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3 Venues Shortlisted For IPL 2025 Resumption: Report. Not Kolkata, Mumbai Or Delhi
Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad have been picked out as the venues for the remaining 16 fixtures of the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) if the season resumes in May after the tournament was suspended for a week in the wake of the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, according to ESPNcricinfo. According to Espncricinfo, the IPL chose three venues in southern Indian cities in case the Indian government gives a nod to resume the tournament. On Friday, the BCCI announced that the tournament would be suspended for a week due to rising cross-border tensions between the two neighbouring countries.
"I'm Done...": Virat Kohli's Warning To Teammates Revealed Amid Test Retirement Talk
The cricketing world was left stunned as reports claimed that Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli may announce his retirement from Test cricket just ahead of the series against England. Virat reportedly has been contemplating retirement since the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia and he has also spoken to BCCI officials about his decision. A report by Times of India revealed that Virat told his India teammates that 'he is done' with Test cricket. Virat had a horrible outing in the series against Australia and although his statements were 'not taken seriously', he reportedly wants to retire before the England Tests.
"Selectors Offered Him Options": Behind Rohit Sharma's Retirement, Virender Sehwag's Theory
Former India opener Virender Sehwag hailed Rohit Sharma after the skipper announced his retirement from Test cricket on Wednesday. Taking to Instagram, the 38-year-old called time on his Test career and also stated that he will continue to represent India in the ODIs. The announcement came as a big surprise as the selectors are currently finalising the squad for the upcoming five-match Test series against England as Rohit's absence means that the committee also needs to find a new captain.
Suaalii to miss Waratahs' clash with Crusaders due to concussion
Australia winger Joseph Suaalii will miss New South Wales Waratahs' Super Rugby Pacific clash against the Canterbury Crusaders next week due to concussion after he was stretchered off in his side's 28-21 loss to the Queensland Reds on Friday.
Ukraine's Kostyuk shakes hands with Kasatkina, praises anti-war stance
Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk, who has been outspoken against Russia's invasion of her country and has refused to shake hands with Russian or Belarusian opponents, shook hands with Daria Kasatkina after beating her 6-4 6-2 at the Italian Open's second round on Friday.
BCCI Official Breaks Silence On Virat Kohli Considering Test Retirement: "Requested..."
In a move that has sent ripples through the Indian cricketing fraternity, talismanic batter Virat Kohli has reportedly expressed his desire to retire from Test cricket. According to sources close to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the 36-year-old stalwart recently communicated his intention to step away from the longest format of the game. Kohli, who made his Test debut in 2011, has been a cornerstone of India's red-ball resurgence over the past decade. His aggressive captaincy, prolific batting and unmatched intensity have helped transform India into a formidable Test side both at home and abroad. With over 9,000 runs and 30 centuries in the format, Kohli's presence at the crease has been nothing short of iconic.
World No. 1 Nelly Korda grabs share of lead at Mizuho Americas Open
REUTERS JERSEY CITY, N.J.: Nelly Korda used a late birdie spurt to claw her way into a tie for the lead at the Mizuho Americas Open on Friday in Jersey City, N.J.