Australia's Hazlewood to have scans for calf problem
Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood is to have scans for a calf problem in a blow for the hosts' chances of winning the third test against India in Brisbane.
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Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood is to have scans for a calf problem in a blow for the hosts' chances of winning the third test against India in Brisbane.
As the BCCI contemplates resuming IPL 2025 following a temporary suspension due to cross-border tensions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) could be forced to complete the season without their premier pacer Josh Hazlewood. The Australian fast bowler, who was already nursing a shoulder niggle, had missed RCB's home clash against Chennai Super Kings on May 3 and was uncertain for their next fixture before the tournament was halted on May 9. Now, with the World Test Championship (WTC) final on the horizon, his return to India for the IPL looks increasingly unlikely.
Most of the foreign recruits in IPL franchises departed for their respective countries on Saturday following the suspension high-profile T20 League which was halted for a week due to India-Pakistan border tension. The Indian Premier League (IPL) was suspended on Friday, a day after the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match in Dharamsala was abandoned midway following air raid alerts in neighbouring cities of Jammu and Pathankot. With the tournament suspended, the players and support staff from various franchises have begun returning to their home-towns, while several foreign players are home-bound.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) confirmed about the safe return of its players and support staff to Bengaluru on Saturday, adding that all of them have subsequently departed for their respective residences. RCB were supposed to play their IPL 2025 game against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium on Friday evening. But the game didn't happen as the BCCI paused IPL 2025 for one week due to growing cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season has been indefinitely suspended by the BCCI, accoridng to several media reports, following rising military tension between India and Pakistan. After the abandonment of the contest between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) in Dharamshala - amid blackout in the hill town following missile and drone attacks from Pakistan in Jammu and other areas, cricket has taken a backseat, with players' and staff's safety being prioritised. Amidst the chaos, overseas players have expressed concern regarding the situation, and a willingness to return home. Now, it lies on the BCCI as to how their safe travel can be executed.
On a balmy late Sunday evening, Arshdeep Singh did what he does best -- swing it in favour of Punjab Kings with three top-order wickets against Lucknow Super Giants. And he doesn't want to look too far ahead as staying in the present has yielded rich dividends for him. "I am just enjoying the present. We are just taking it day by day," Arshdeep said after his 3 for 16 stopped LSG on its tracks during a tough chase of 237 in an IPL match.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru went on top of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 points table with a thrilling 2-run victory against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Saturday. The match saw Virat Kohli continuing his prolific run, scoring his 6th half-century of the campaign to lay the foundation of the team's victory. Young opening batter Ayush Mhatre's 94 and Ravindra Jadeja's 77 not out went in vain as RCB pipped CSK in the match. Chasing 214, CSK scored 211 for 5 in their 20 overs. Mhatre scored a 48-ball 94 with five sixes and nine fours while adding 114 runs with Jadeja (77 not out off 45 balls, 8x4s, 2x6s) for the second wicket. For RCB, Lungi Ngidi returned with figures of 3/30.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a crucial IPL 2025 clash on Saturday at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. While CSK are already out of the playoffs race, RCB have the chance to reclaim top spot with a win in front of their home fans. However, dark clouds loom over the match as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued rain and thunderstorms alert in the city for the next few days. In case of a washout, both teams will share a point each.
It was a stunning performance from Gujarat Titans on Friday as they beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 38 runs in their IPL 2025 game at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The win made GT's case further strong for a spot in the playoffs. It was a seventh win in 10 matches for the Shubman Gill-led side and it moved to the second spot in the table with 14 points to its credit. Mumbai Indians, who too have as many points to their credit, continue to hold the top spot on the basis of a better net run rate.