IPL’s new bat testing rule draws mixed reactions from players
LONDON: The Indian Premier League’s new rule requiring bat checks before batsmen take guard has sparked mixed reactions among players.
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 14, Slams 35-Ball Ton For Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans, Breaks Huge World Record
Rajasthan Royals' (RR) 14-year-old prodigy, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, shattered multiple long-standing Indian Premier League (IPL) records during his side's match against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Monday. Suryavanshi became the fastest Indian centurion in IPL history, reaching there in just 35 balls. He surpassed the previous record held by former India all-rounder Yusuf Pathan (37 balls vs Mumbai Indians). Suryavanshi is also the youngest centurion in IPL history (14 years 32 days), surpassing Manish Pandey (19 years 253 days).
India Withdraw Team From Central Asian Volleyball Event In Islamabad After Pahalgam Terror Attack
Pakistan Volleyball Federation on Sunday said India have withdrawn their contingent from the next month's Central Asian Volleyball in Islamabad. PVF official Abdul Ahad said India had confirmed sending a 30-member squad, including 22 players for the championship starting May 28 at the Jinnah complex. Following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, where 26 tourists were killed, diplomatic tension has grown between the two nations. "The Indian Volleyball officials have informed the regional body that their government has cancelled the NOC issued to them for the tournament after the incident in Pahalgam," Ahad said.
"Kargil Mein Haraya...": Shikhar Dhawan Rips Into Shahid Afridi For Insulting Indian Army After Pahalgam Attack
A day after former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi made unsavoury comments about the Indian Army, Shikhar Dhawan has given a strong reaction. The comment and the reaction come days after the Pahalgam terrorist attack on April 22, that claimed 26 lives. The incident has resulted in one of India's worst face-offs with Pakistan. Days after the attack, Afridi, a veteran of 27 Tests, 398 ODIs and 99 T20Is, mocked Indian Army and media for their take on the Pahalgam terrorist attack.
Sudirman Cup Final: India Face Uphill Task Against Indonesia In Battle For Survival
Faced with a herculean task to trump a formidable Indonesia and stay afloat in the competition, an under-strength India will need its struggling singles stars to deliver the goods in a must-win Group D contest at the BWF Sudirman Cup Finals on Tuesday. India's campaign began on a disastrous start on Sunday with a 1-4 defeat to Denmark, a result that put their qualification for the knockout stage in serious jeopardy. With only two teams progressing from Group D, India must secure a win against Indonesia to keep their hopes alive otherwise, their third and final group match against England will be reduced to just a formality.
Indian Premier League hoping to expand to 94-game season, says chairman
The Indian Premier League is hoping to expand to a 94-match season in 2028 which would allow each of the 10 teams in the competition to play each other home and away, chairman Arun Singh Dhumal said.
Delhi Capitals Told To Stop 'Chopping And Changing' Amid Stalled Title Charge
Former India cricketer Ajay Jadeja believes Delhi Capitals (DC) should look at stopping the chopping and changing of their top-order in IPL 2025, while adding that the pace at which KL Rahul and Faf du Plessis batted resulted in them losing out to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). With five consecutive wins, DC had a phenomenal start to their IPL 2025 campaign. But their performance at their original home ground, Arun Jaitley Stadium, has been disappointing with two losses out of three games.
Ravichandran Ashwin Receives Padma Shri Award. BCCI Reacts
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) congratulated Ravichandran Ashwin after the veteran spinner was honoured with the prestigious Padma Shri award, India's fourth-highest civilian honour by President Droupadi Murmu, as part of the 2025 list of Padma awardees. The announcement, made on January 25, sees Ashwin as the only cricketer to be recognised this year, underscoring his immense contribution to the sport.