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Pahalgam Terror Attack Puts Asia Cup 2025 In Jeopardy Over India-Pakistan Relations: Report

Dark clouds loom over this year's Asia Cup due to the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, as per a report. Diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, where 26 tourists were killed. In the wake of the dastardly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, the Indian government has taken some significant stands in order to isolate Pakistan. The steps haven't only come from the political standpoint but also from a sporting perspective, with the aim being to cut all possible ties with Pakistan.

Rohit Sharma Achieves Historic Feat As MI Defeat RR To Take Top Spot

Mumbai Indians batsman Rohit Sharma is now the second player to score more than 6000 runs for a single franchise in T20 cricket. Rohit reached this milestone during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 game between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Thursday. Rohit Sharma is the highest run-scorer in the history of the IPL for MI. He has played 231 matches for Mumbai. With a total of 6024 runs for MI, Rohit is second after Virat Kohli, who leads the list with 8871 runs for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Cricket still able to accommodate old traditions and new styles

LONDON: In cricketing history, the exploits of Vaibhav Suryavanshi are assured of a prime place. At 14 years of age, he scored a century in 35 deliveries for the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League on April 28, 2025.

"Need To Keep Evolving": CSK Bowling Coach's Blunt Assessment Of Matheesha Pathirana

Chennai Super Kings bowling coach Eric Simons has defended Matheesha Pathirana amid his underwhelming form this IPL season, saying that the opposition batters have started reading and adapting better to him. The five-time champions were eliminated from the IPL play off race on Wednesday when they lost to Punjab Kings, their eighth defeat in 10 outings. Pathirana, known for his slingy action, has lost the control he had in the previous season. Earlier, CSK head coach had said the reason for a dip in form was due to a change in action.

Best Catch Of IPL 2025? Delhi Capitals Overseas Star Takes Stunner, Leaves Fans In Awe

Delhi Capitals star Dushmantha Chameera pulled off a stunning catch to leave everyone in awe during the IPL 2025 match against Kolkata Knight Riders on Tuesday. In the 20th over of the KKR innings, Mitchell Starc was in supreme form as he took two wickets in consecutive deliveries. On the fourth ball of the over, Anukul Roy flicked a half volley towards backward square leg but the ball was close to Chameera who was positioned in that area. However, the Sri Lanka international still had to cover some ground and he pulled off a stunning full-length dive to pull off a sensational catch.

Cricket, MMA Confirmed For Asian Games 2026 In Japan

Cricket has been confirmed for the 2026 edition of the Asian Games to be held in Japan next year in September-October, the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) announced on Tuesday. A press note on OCA's official website said that cricket and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) are set to be included in the competition. "The latest development in the compilation of the sports programme came at the 41st meeting of the AINAGOC Board of Directors at Nagoya City Hall on Monday, April 28, when cricket and Mixed Martial Arts were both formally approved," the press note said.

Axar Patel Grimaces In Pain, Leaves Field After Injuring Hand To Leave DC Worried vs KKR In IPL 2025 Match

Axar Patel, Delhi Capitals captain, got injured during the side's IPL 2025 match against Kolkata Knight Riders in Delhi on Tuesday. The incident happened in the 18th over, when Axar fell nastily while trying to stop the ball while fielding. he immediately left the field and looked to be in pain. Later, he came on to bat. However, he looked to be in discomfort. Every time he would hit a big shot, he looked visible in pain.

India Fined For Slow Over-Rate During Women's Tri-Series Opener Against Sri Lanka

India have been fined five per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against Sri Lanka in the Women's Tri-series opener in Colombo, the ICC announced on Tuesday. India had defeated hosts Sri Lanka by nine wickets in the rain-truncated series opener at the R Premadasa International Stadium on Sunday. Vanessa de Silva of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction after India were ruled to be one over short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration. "In accordance with Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to minimum over-rate offences, players are fined five per cent of their match fee for every over their side fails to bowl in the allotted time," the ICC release stated.

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Pahalgam Terror Attack Puts Asia Cup 2025 In Jeopardy Over India-Pakistan Relations: Report

Rohit Sharma Achieves Historic Feat As MI Defeat RR To Take Top Spot

Cricket still able to accommodate old traditions and new styles

"Need To Keep Evolving": CSK Bowling Coach's Blunt Assessment Of Matheesha Pathirana

Best Catch Of IPL 2025? Delhi Capitals Overseas Star Takes Stunner, Leaves Fans In Awe

Cricket, MMA Confirmed For Asian Games 2026 In Japan

Axar Patel Grimaces In Pain, Leaves Field After Injuring Hand To Leave DC Worried vs KKR In IPL 2025 Match

India Fined For Slow Over-Rate During Women's Tri-Series Opener Against Sri Lanka