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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.

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's Retirements Decoded By Sunil Gavaskar: 'Different Story If..."

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has explained the logic Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's decision to retire from Test cricket ahead of the upcoming tour of England. Kohli made the shock announcement via social media on Monday, after Rohit also decided to retire from Test cricket last week. The two stalwarts of Indian cricket are expected to continue in ODIs only, having also announced their T20I retirements on the same day after the T20 World Cup final last year.

"No DJs, Dancing Girls": Sunil Gavaskar's Blunt Message As IPL Resumes, Keeping In Mind Those Who 'Lost Dear Ones'

The IPL 2025 will restart on May 17 after a week's gap. As India-Pakistan border tensions escalated, the BCCI, on Friday last week, released a statement: "At this critical juncture, the BCCI stands firmly with the nation. We express our solidarity with the Government of India, the Armed Forces and the people of our country. The Board salutes the bravery, courage, and selfless service of our armed forces, whose heroic efforts under Operation Sindoor continue to protect and inspire the nation, as they lead a resolute response to the recent terrorist attack and the unwarranted aggression by Pakistan's armed forces."

Sunil Gavaskar Snubs Shubman Gill, Wants This Star To Replace Rohit Sharma As Test Captain

Rohit Sharma's exit as India's Test captain has posed a big question in front of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selection committee. The Ajit Agarkar-led panel has to select a new captain and a vice-captain for the national team in the Test format, especially as Rohit's deputy Jasprit Bumrah has reportedly ruled himself out of the captaincy race. Bumrah looked like the natural candidate to succeed Rohit but his injury record made the board to consider other candidates.

"Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Will Not Play 2027 ODI World Cup": Sunil Gavaskar's Blunt Verdict

Both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma looked set to feature for India in the whites on the tour of England, probably for the last time in their careers, but a call to quit the format even before the series began stunned everyone. With the duo already retired from T20 internationals, the only format in which they will be seen wearing the India shirt is ODIs. While Virat Kohli has publicly expressed his desire to play in the 2027 World Cup, the importance Rohit gives to the 50-over World Cup is matched by none. Yet, Indian cricket great Sunil Gavaskar doesn't think playing the 2027 World Cup is practically possible for Rohit and Virat.

BCCI's Special Tribute To Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar

In a special tribute to two of India's most celebrated cricketing icons, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has dedicated two rooms at its office in Mumbai, Maharashtra to Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar. The newly named rooms were officially inaugurated in a ceremony attended by both legends, along with several senior BCCI officials. Rajeev Shukla, BCCI Vice-President, was present at the event on Tuesday and later took to social media to share his sentiments.

"Simply No Excuse...": Sunil Gavaskar Blasts Mumbai Indians Star For Huge Blunder vs Gujarat Titans

Gujarat Titans pulled off a thrilling victory over Mumbai Indians in their rain-hit IPL 2025 match on Tuesday at the Wankhede Stadium. Batting first, Mumbai Indians were restricted to a below-par 155/8, despite a quick 53-run knock from Will Jacks. Later during GT's chase, the match was halted several due to rain. Finally, the visitors were asked to score 15 runs in the 19th over, in order to win the match. MI skipper Hardik Pandya handed over the ball to pacer Deepak Chahar but he also could not stop GT from going across the line.

Sunil Gavaskar Slams MI Skipper Hardik Pandya For Poor "Last Over" Call vs GT

Former India captain and renowned commentator Sunil Gavaskar lashed out at Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya for not bowling the final over in the rain-curtailed IPL 2025 match against Gujarat Titans on Tuesday. Playing at the Wankhede Stadium, GT were chasing 156 but due to the several rain breaks, they needed 15 runs in the 19th over to win the match. MI sent pacer Deepak Chahar but he also failed to defend the remaining runs as GT clinched the victory and climbed to the top of the points table.

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BCCI To Take A Call On Sunil Gavaskar's 'IPL With No Cheerleaders, DJs' Suggestion: Report

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's Retirements Decoded By Sunil Gavaskar: 'Different Story If..."

"No DJs, Dancing Girls": Sunil Gavaskar's Blunt Message As IPL Resumes, Keeping In Mind Those Who 'Lost Dear Ones'

Sunil Gavaskar Snubs Shubman Gill, Wants This Star To Replace Rohit Sharma As Test Captain

"Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Will Not Play 2027 ODI World Cup": Sunil Gavaskar's Blunt Verdict

BCCI's Special Tribute To Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar

"Simply No Excuse...": Sunil Gavaskar Blasts Mumbai Indians Star For Huge Blunder vs Gujarat Titans

Sunil Gavaskar Slams MI Skipper Hardik Pandya For Poor "Last Over" Call vs GT