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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Pakistan Doubtful For Asia Cup Hockey In India After Pahalgam Fallout
The national federation is awaiting a government advisory but Pakistan's participation in this year's Hero Asia Cup hockey tournament in India is in serious doubt because of the prevalent tension between the two countries after the Pahalgam terror attack. The Asia Cup will be staged in Rajgir, Bihar from August 27 to September 7. Hosts India, Pakistan, Japan, Korea, China, Malaysia, Oman and Chinese Taipei are scheduled to participate in the 12th edition of the continental showpiece, a qualifying tournament for next year's World Cup to be held in Netherlands and Belgium.
BCCI To Take A Call On Sunil Gavaskar's 'IPL With No Cheerleaders, DJs' Suggestion: Report
With the Indian Premier League (IPL) set to resume to resume on Saturday, May 17, legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar urged the BCCI the remaining 17 matches without cheerleaders and DJs. According to a report, the BCCI is now seriously considering the suggestion made by Gavaskar. IPL 2025 was suspended for a week on May 8 amid cross-border tensions with Pakistan following the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. The heinous attack claimed the lives of as many as 26 civilians.
South Africa Make Stunning World Test Championship Final U-Turn Ahead Of IPL 2025 Resumption: "Higher Up..."
The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises were handed a massive boost as South Africa announced that they will be cutting back preparation time ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia. While SA authorities first said that all players need to return home by May 26, they changed their statement and said that training for the game will now take place from June 3. “Correction – the squad will resume training for the game on June 3rd. The matter is being discussed higher up than me. At ground level, we are focusing on preps for the WTC final,” Cricket South Africa (CSA) Director Of Cricket Enoch Nkwe said according to Sydney Morning Herald.
Prithvi Shaw Shares Cryptic Post Ahead Of IPL 2025 Resumption: "Need A..."
Prithvi Shaw is eyeing a comeback to cricket, having last played a competitive match back in December last year during the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy. On Wednesday, Shaw took to Instagram and shared a cryptic post ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 resumption. The IPL was suspended last week amid cross-border tensions with Pakistan. However, the league will restart on Saturday, May 17 as India and Pakistan have agreed on a ceasefire. Shaw, who set his base price at Rs 75 lakh, went unsold during the IPL 2025 mega auction.
Rohit Sharma Returns To Field For First Time Since Test Retirement - Video Is Viral
Mumbai Indians star batter Rohit Sharma returned to action for the first time since announcing his retirement from Test cricket. Ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 resumption, MI players returned to the practice nets and Rohit was seen sweating it out alongside Karn Sharma, Robin Minz, Ashwani Kumar and Tilak Varma, among others. IPL 2025 was suspended for one week amid rising border tensions between India and Pakistan. However, following the ceasefire, IPL governing council announced that the tournament will resume on May 17 with the final taking place on June 3. Mumbai Indians will play their next fixture on May 21 at Wankhede Stadium as they take on Delhi Capitals.
Babar Azam Heavily Trolled By PSL Star On Social Media With Unwanted Record
Pakistan's star batter Babar Azam was trolled online by England batter Sam Billings with the help of two contrasting records held by the players. While Billings registered the fastest fifty in Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 after racing to the milestone in just 19 balls, Babar recorded the slowest half-century in the edition after reaching there in 47 balls. Billings, who plays for Lahore Qalandars, achieved the feat vs Quetta Gladiators. On the other hand, Babar registered the unwanted record for Peshawar Zalmi against Islamabad United.
Big IPL 2025 Controversy? Delhi Capitals Sign Mustafizur Rahman But BCB Says "Not Received Any..."
Delhi Capitals' (DC) signing of Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 became doubtful after Bangladesh Cricket Board CEO Nizamuddin Chowdhury said Mustafizur was supposed to go to UAE with the Bangladesh, as per a report from ESPNcricinfo. On Wednesday, DC announced Mustafizur as a replacement for Australian opener Jake Fraser-McGurk, who will be unavailable for the remainder IPL 2025. Bangladesh are set to tour the United Arab Emirates later this month for a two-match T20 International series against UAE.