Dassanayake back as US head coach
Former Sri Lanka and Canada international Pubudu Dassanayake has returned as coach of the U.S. men's team, the country's cricket board said on Wednesday.
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"No DJs, Dancing Girls": Sunil Gavaskar's Blunt Message As IPL Resumes, Keeping In Mind Those Who 'Lost Dear Ones'
The IPL 2025 will restart on May 17 after a week's gap. As India-Pakistan border tensions escalated, the BCCI, on Friday last week, released a statement: "At this critical juncture, the BCCI stands firmly with the nation. We express our solidarity with the Government of India, the Armed Forces and the people of our country. The Board salutes the bravery, courage, and selfless service of our armed forces, whose heroic efforts under Operation Sindoor continue to protect and inspire the nation, as they lead a resolute response to the recent terrorist attack and the unwarranted aggression by Pakistan's armed forces."
Huge Concern For England Cricket, Qualification For 2027 World Cup Could Be In Doubt. Here's Why
England have slipped to eighth place in the ICC Men's ODI rankings following the annual update last week, raising concerns about their direct qualification for the 2027 ODI World Cup, as per Wisden. The rankings update with each match and series played, but annual update reduces the impact of matches older than a year and completely removes results from over three years ago. As a result, England, despite climbing to No. 2 in the Test rankings, dropped to eighth in ODIs. Between May 4, 2024 and May 4, 2025, they managed just three wins in 14 ODIs, giving them a win/loss ratio of 0.272 -- better only than Nepal and Bangladesh in that period.
PSL 2025 Postponed Indefinitely On Advice Of PM Shahbaz Sharif: PCB
The Pakistan Cricket Board on Friday postponed the Pakistan Super League (PSL), 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 heightened tension in the wake of 'Operation Sindoor' following Pahalgam terror attack. "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.
Pakistan Super League Match Cancelled Amid India-Pakistan Tension. Foreign Players 'In Deep Shock', Want To Leave: Report
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) match between Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings, scheduled for Thursday evening at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, has been cancelled after Indian Armed Forces targeted the Air Defence Radars and systems at a number of locations. PCB officials have suggested shifting all the remaining matches of PSL to three venues - Karachi, Doha and Dubai. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) stated on Wednesday that PSL would proceed as planned despite India's attack and rising tensions between the two nations. However, the situation has swiftly evolved.
Two England Stars Express Wish To Leave PSL Amid India-Pakistan Conflict: Report
English players involved in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) want to leave the country following the precision strikes by India during Operation Sindoor in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir, which claimed 26 innocent lives. Hours after the midnight strike by Indian armed forces on terror infrastructures in the country, the Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday vowed to continue holding the remaining matches of the Pakistan Super League despite India's attack and further escalation in the hostilities between the two countries.
Sania Mirza's Powerful Operation Sindoor Message With Photo Of Sofiya Qureshi And Vyomika Singh
Former Indian tennis player Sania Mirza has shared powerful message on social media, reacting to two women officers briefing the media on India's execution of 'Operation Sindoor' on Wednesday. Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh flanked Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Wednesday morning during the briefing about Operation Sindoor, which was a joint operation by the Indian Army and the Air Force, striking nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Sania Mirza celebrated the briefing made by two women officers of different religions.
Operation Sindoor Aftermath: PBKS vs DC Match To Be Shifted From Dharamsala? Sources Say, "BCCI..."
The venue for Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals IPL 2025 clash (on Thursday) and PBKS vs Mumbai Indians match (on Sunday) could be changed after Operation Sindoor. The match which was originally been scheduled to be hosted by the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, as the nearest airport is closed. However, the final decision on it has not yet been taken. "The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is in touch with the Indian government regarding the matter," sources told NDTV.