Cricket stars confirm return to DP World ILT20 for season 4
DUBAI: For the fourth consecutive season, some of the biggest T20 superstars from around the world will feature in the DP World International League T20.
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DUBAI: For the fourth consecutive season, some of the biggest T20 superstars from around the world will feature in the DP World International League T20.
New Zealand Cricket has handed a quartet of young talents central contracts for the 2025-2026 season as more established players such as Kane Williamson and Devon Conway continue to opt for casual deals.
After qualifying for the playoffs with a win against Rajasthan Royals on Sunday, the Punjab Kings will get a major boost with the overseas quartet of Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis, Aaron Hardie and Kyle Jamieson joining the squad on Tuesday. All four are available for selection right away, starting with PBKS' next fixture of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 against Delhi Capitals on May 24, as the side looks to push for a top-two finish after securing playoff qualification for the first time since IPL 2014, ESPNcricinfo reported.
After a week-long suspension due to escalating tensions between Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to resume on May 17. The tournament, which had 13 matches remaining, will continue across six Indian cities, with the final now scheduled for June 3. The 18th season of IPL has been action-packed, as five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and last year's runners up Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have already been knocked out. After the resumption, the players are set to rejoin their respective teams. However, several teams have announced some short-term replacements due to injuries or national commitments. Here is a comprehensive list of the latest changes across all franchises.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) head coach Ricky Ponting addressed the injury crisis within the squad after Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell was ruled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) due to a finger injury. Maxwell broke his finger during training, making him the second PBKS player to get sidelined after New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson also had a season-ending injury at the start of the tournament. On Wednesday, PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer revealed they haven't yet decided on Ferguson and Maxwell's replacements.
After a strong start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, the Punjab Kings face a bit of a headache to get their campaign back on track. With two defeats in their last three matches, the Shreyas Iyer-led side is keen to reclaim momentum. As the franchise faces defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), a clear message has been sent to the management over Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell's selection. Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull has urged skipper Shreyas Iyer and the coaches to bench Maxwell for the important fixture.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) fast bowler Lockie Ferguson is likely to miss rest of IPL 2025, said bowling coach James Hopes ahead of their clash against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Ferguson walked off the field due to a left leg issue after bowling just two balls in his side's match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday, which they eventually lost by eight wickets at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. “Ferguson's out indefinitely, and us getting him back by the end of the tournament is a very low percentage. I think he's done a real decent injury to himself,” said Hopes in the pre-match press conference.
Abhishek Sharma returned to form with a breathtaking 141 off 55 balls, overshadowing Shreyas Iyer's 82, as Sunrisers Hyderabad scripted the second-highest run chase in IPL history to return to winning ways with a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Punjab Kings in a high-scoring encounter in Hyderabad on Saturday. Opting to bat, PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer smashed a blistering 82 off 36 balls, laced with six sixes and as many fours, powering his side to a mammoth 245 for six, despite a four-wicket haul by Harshal Patel (4/42).