Cricket’s international integrity is under severe pressure
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"Don't Have Strong Relationship" With Arshad Nadeem: Neeraj Chopra Clears Stance After India-Pakistan Tension
Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem are two of the brightest javelin throwers in the world. Both are Olympic gold medallists and their duel at the Paris Olympics was widely followed across the world. On the eve of the Diamond League in Doha, the two-time Olympic medallist, and reigning world champion, sought to set the record straight when asked about his equation with Arshad, who won the gold medal in the Paris Games last year after the Indian finished at the top of the podium in the Tokyo edition in 2021.
Punjab Kings Get Major Boost Ahead Of IPL 2025 Resumption: Star Overseas Duo Set To Return Before This Fixture
Australian duo of seam-bowling all-rounder Marcus Stoinis and wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis are expected to join Punjab Kings (PBKS) for their IPL 2025 match against Delhi Capitals (DC) set to be played on May 24 in Jaipur, said sources to IANS on Thursday. IANS further understands that as of now, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Azmatullah Omarzai, and Mitchell Owen have confirmed to PBKS that they will play the remainder of IPL 2025, starting on May 17.
Ben Stokes Expresses Confidence In Resuming All-Rounder Duties For England
England captain Ben Stokes has expressed confidence in resuming his role as an all-rounder when the side begins its crucial Test summer through a four-day game against Zimbabwe, before the all-important five-match series against India takes centerstage. Stokes had been out of action since tearing his left hamstring during the final Test in New Zealand in December 2024. After undergoing surgery in January, Stokes is now all set to captain England when they host Zimbabwe in a four-day Test at Trent Bridge, starting on May 22. "I feel great. Training and playing are completely different. No matter what you do at training, you cannot replicate the intensity your body is put through in a game. As excited as I am to get back on the field, I do know it's going to be different to my training.
RCB Receive Huge Rs 12.5 Crore World Cup Winner Boost As IPL 2025 Resumes - Report
Australian cricket team fast bowler Josh Hazlewood is set to return to India to play for Royal Challengers Bengaluru as IPL 2025 resumes, according to a report by Hindustan Times. The report claimed that the fast bowler will soon travel to India but no confirmed date was mentioned. Hazlewood left India after IPL 2025 was suspended for a week amid rising border tensions between India and Pakistan. However, following the ceasefire, BCCI announced that the tournament will resume on May 17 and the final will take place on June 3. Hazlewood missed RCB's last game due to a shoulder injury and with the WTC Final just round the corner, there were questions over his participation.
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.
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.