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Cricket Australia Clears Stance Over Its Players' Return For IPL 2025 With Blunt WTC Final Remark

With the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season set to resume on May 17, after being suspended due to border tensions between India and Pakistan, many overseas players face a huge dilemma over whether to return or stay home. Reports suggested that the likes of Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc are unlikely to return to India for the remainder of the IPL season, while some other players are yet to make up their minds. Amid this situation, Cricket Australia has cleared its stance on Aussie players' participation in the T20 league.

Rohit Sharma's Test Journey: An Average Middle-Order Batter To A Fine Opener

Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket and bid farewell to a fine career which was divided into two distinct halves. He was a very mediocre middle-order batter for the first 27 matches of his Test career with a batting average of just under 40. However, just like in ODI cricket, his fortunes changed dramatically when he was pushed to open for the country. From the Visakhapatnam Test of 2019 till the Dharamsala Test of 2024, Rohit - the Test batter averaged 50 and was not only one of the premier openers in the world but also the leading batter for India in the format.

Ireland's Doris ruled out for up to six months

Ireland forward Caelan Doris is set to be sidelined for up to six months after undergoing shoulder surgery, his club Leinster said on Monday.

Ireland captain Caelan Doris ruled out for four to six months

Leinster and Ireland captain Caelan Doris could be out of action until November following surgery on his shoulder.

From Twin Centuries In Adelaide To 254 At Home: Virat Kohli's Greatest Test Knocks

From his debut century in Adelaide to a fighting knock in Perth, Virat Kohli's Test career has been full of powerful performances. He showed great skill and determination, whether playing in tough overseas conditions or leading the team at home. These special innings were not just about scoring runs - they showed his passion, focus, and love for the game. Kohli, a modern-day great and one of the most prolific batters in the history of Test cricket, announced his retirement from the longest format of the game at the age of 36 on Monday.

Gujarat Titans' Bold Move As BCCI Awaits Confirmation On IPL 2025 Restart

Many reports are doing rounds on social media regarding the resumption of IPL 2025. The Indian T20 tournament was suspended midway on May 9 by the BCCI, due to the military tensions between India and Pakistan. All the franchises were asked to disband and many overseas stars also left for the respective nations. As both India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire on Saturday, things are likely to get back on track soon. The BCCI and the IPL officials also held a meeting on Sunday to discuss the plan to resume the tournament, which was suspended after Match No.58.

Marcus Harris' Century In County Championship Takes Him Closer To WTC Final Selection

Australia's left-hand opener Marcus Harris' ton in the County Championship has increased his chances for selection in the national team for the upcoming World Test Championship final against South Africa, as per the ICC official website. Harris hit a classy innings of 121 during Lancashire's first innings of their four-day clash against Northamptonshire at Northampton's County Ground in what was a timely reminder of the left-hander's prowess ahead of next month's one-off Test decider against South Africa.

Delhi Capitals Set For Major Blow As Rs 11.75 Crore Overseas Star Might Not Return For IPL 2025

Delhi Capitals' (DC) Australian pacer Mitchell Starc is unlikely to return to India even if the currently-suspended Indian Premier League (IPL) season resumes. In fact, most of the top Australian cricketer's are likely to skip the IPL , which was suspended for a week on Friday amid escalating regional tensions between India and Pakistan. Sources close to the BCCI told NDTV on Sunday that the IPL could restart as early as May 16, with the final likely to be shifted from May 25 to May 30.

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Cricket Australia Clears Stance Over Its Players' Return For IPL 2025 With Blunt WTC Final Remark

Rohit Sharma's Test Journey: An Average Middle-Order Batter To A Fine Opener

Ireland's Doris ruled out for up to six months

Ireland captain Caelan Doris ruled out for four to six months

From Twin Centuries In Adelaide To 254 At Home: Virat Kohli's Greatest Test Knocks

Gujarat Titans' Bold Move As BCCI Awaits Confirmation On IPL 2025 Restart

Marcus Harris' Century In County Championship Takes Him Closer To WTC Final Selection

Delhi Capitals Set For Major Blow As Rs 11.75 Crore Overseas Star Might Not Return For IPL 2025