South Africa appoint Conrad as white-ball coach
CAPE TOWN :South Africa have named Shukri Conrad as their limited overs coach after he led the country to the World Test Championship final where they face Australia at Lord’s from June 11-15.
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"Nation Above All": Shubman Gill, KL Rahul Lead Tributes To Indian Armed Forces Amid Tension With Pakistan
Former and current Indian cricketer showered their love and gratitude on the Indian armed forces as India-Pakistan border tensions reach new heights after the Indian forces successfully repulsed attempted missile strikes and drone attacks from across the border. India vice-captain Shubman Gill was among the cricketers who applauded the armed forces for their bravery. "Nation is above all in such times. Our soldiers, whose valiant efforts ensure our safety, and their families, who make such sacrifices for the nation, we pray for you and all. Jai Hind," posted Gill in a message on X.
Unnati Hooda, Ayush Shetty Move Into Semifinals Of Taipei Open
Young Indian shuttlers Ayush Shetty and Unnati Hooda continued to impress at the Taipei Open Super 300 badminton tournament, beating their respective rivals in tough three-game contests to progress to semifinals of men's and women's singles events in Taipei on Friday. Taking the court first, Unnati, the 2022 Odisha Masters and 2023 Abu Dhabi Masters champion, fought hard for 52 minutes to get the better of local shuttler Hung Yi-Ting 21-8 19-21 21-19 in the women's singles quarterfinals.
IPL 2025 Suspended, What's The Way Forward For Foreign Players - Explained
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season has been indefinitely suspended by the BCCI, accoridng to several media reports, following rising military tension between India and Pakistan. After the abandonment of the contest between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) in Dharamshala - amid blackout in the hill town following missile and drone attacks from Pakistan in Jammu and other areas, cricket has taken a backseat, with players' and staff's safety being prioritised. Amidst the chaos, overseas players have expressed concern regarding the situation, and a willingness to return home. Now, it lies on the BCCI as to how their safe travel can be executed.
Yashasvi Jaiswal's Stunning U-Turn, Wants To Again Play For Mumbai After Shock Move To Goa
India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has requested the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to allow him to remain with the domestic giants, a month after asking for a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to switch to Goa. In April, Jaiswal surprised everyone by writing to the MCA to seek its approval for a shock move to Goa. On its part, the MCA too had swiftly approved Jaiswal's request. PTI is in possession of Jaiswal's email to the MCA in which he said he is available to represent Mumbai in the next domestic season.
"Does Not Look Nice...": BCCI Official On IPL Suspension As India-Pakistan Tensions Rise - Report
The IPL 2025, according to several media reports including those by news agencies PTI, ANI and IANS, has been suspended. The major decision was taken after escalation of tensions at the border between India and Pakistan. A cloud of uncertainty had loomed over the future of the ongoing edition since the cancellation of Thursday's match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala midway following air raid alerts in neighbouring cities of Jammu and Pathankot.
IPL 2025 Cancelled: All You Need To Know - IPL Suspended Amid India-Pakistan Tension
IPL 2025 Suspended: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season has been suspended amid rising military tension between India and Paksitan. This comes after Thursday's match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamshala was abandoned midway, following air attacks from Pakistan on some Indian cities.
'BCCI Official Called, Panic, Foreigners Wanted To...': Report Claims What Happened As IPL Game Was Abandoned After Blackout
The Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals IPL 2025 match in Dharamsala was witness to a never-before-seen scene as it got called off after blackout in the city. The official reason given by the IPL 2025 broadcasters was 'technical failure' but later on IPL chairman Arun Dhumal told news agency IANS: “Yes, the match has been called off as a precautionary step, because there are some incidents which happened in Jammu, I believe. That's what we got to know, so we thought it's wise to call off the game.”