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MS Dhoni To Retire From IPL After GT vs CSK Match? "Haven't Achieved...", Say Fans

The chatter around MS Dhoni's IPL future continued to dominate headlines as Chennai Super Kings took on Gujarat Titans in their final match of IPL 2025 on Sunday. While CSK were eliminated from the IPL 2025 playoffs race, the intrigue over Dhoni's decision became a topic of discussion between both fans and experts. Dhoni did not confirm whether he will be playing next season or not but social media was filled with fans having their say on the topic. While there were some who suggested that Dhoni should have retired earlier, an overwhelming majority asked him to continue playing in the competition.

India A Players Reach UK For England Lions Matches

The members of India A squad led by Abhimanyu Easwaran reached England on Sunday ahead of their matches against England Lions starting from June 3 onwards. As a part of the tour, India A will play two first-class matches against the England Lions at Canterbury and Northampton on May 30 and June 6, before concluding their outing with an intra-squad match against Team India on June 13 at Beckenham. Pacer Tushar Deshpande posted a picture posing with Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tanush Kotian, Dhruv Jurel, Yashasvi Jaiswal and skipper Abhimanyu, captioned, "Work crew".

Shubman Gill Will Have To Lead From Front, Judgement Of Young Indian Team Can Wait: Harbhajan SIngh

India's new Test skipper Shubman Gill will have to lead from the front in absence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma but the young team should not be judged too early, feels spin bowling great Harbhajan Singh. The 25-year-old Gill was on Saturday appointed as the full-time captain of the Indian team with Rishabh Pant as his deputy with the new World Test Championship cycle beginning with next month's England tour. Harbhajan welcomed the choice of Gill as captain but said there are challenges ahead.

UAE jiu-jitsu team dominates day one in Amman with two golds

Amman: The UAE National Jiu-Jitsu Team began its campaign at the 9th Asian Jiu-Jitsu Championship with a strong showing, securing seven medals on the first day of competition at Prince Hamzah Hall in Al-Hussein Youth City, Amman.

"Young Or Matured...": Ignored India Star Cheteshwar Pujara's Big Verdict On Shubman Gill Becoming Test Captain

Test veteran Cheteshwar Pujara on Sunday said it will be a challenge for a youngster like Shubman Gill to captain India in tough conditions in England but a big opportunity and confidence booster for him if he achieves success as a leader in the marquee series. Gill was named new Test captain on Saturday, succeeding Rohit Sharma. The move officially began a new era in the Indian red-ball set-up after the shock retirements of Rohit and Virat Kohli. Rohit and Kohli announced their Test retirements within a span of one week this month.

Who Will Replace Virat Kohli At No. 4 Against England? Ajit Agarkar Says "Once They Get..."

Right-handed batter Shubman Gill has been appointed as India's 37th Test captain as chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced the 18-member squad on Saturday for the crucial five-match tour of England, starting on June 20. Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been named as the vice-captain. The Agarkar-led selection committee, along with BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia as the meeting convener, picked the squad in a meeting at the BCCI HQ in Mumbai, before announcing it in a formal press conference addressed by him and Shiv Sunder Das. "We discussed every option that's there, over the last year or so, we've looked at Shubman at various times. Taken a lot of feedback from the dressing room. Very young, but there's been improvement.”

Shubman Gill's 1st Reaction After Becoming India Test Captain: "As A Young Kid..."

India's newly-appointed Test captain Shubman Gill opened up about the opportunity and called it a huge honour. Gill was appointed captain for the upcoming Test series against England with Rishabh Pant becoming his deputy. Gill, who has played as an opener as well as No. 3 for the Indian cricket team in the format, will succeed Rohit as the India captain. Gill said that it was his dream as a young kid to captain India in Tests one day and added that it will be a massive responsibility for him.

Galeno returns to Al-Ahli squad ahead of season finale

Brazilian winger Wanderson Galeno has rejoined Al-Ahli’s first team after a three-week absence due to injury, the club confirmed on Saturday.

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MS Dhoni To Retire From IPL After GT vs CSK Match? "Haven't Achieved...", Say Fans

India A Players Reach UK For England Lions Matches

Shubman Gill Will Have To Lead From Front, Judgement Of Young Indian Team Can Wait: Harbhajan SIngh

UAE jiu-jitsu team dominates day one in Amman with two golds

"Young Or Matured...": Ignored India Star Cheteshwar Pujara's Big Verdict On Shubman Gill Becoming Test Captain

Who Will Replace Virat Kohli At No. 4 Against England? Ajit Agarkar Says "Once They Get..."

Shubman Gill's 1st Reaction After Becoming India Test Captain: "As A Young Kid..."

Galeno returns to Al-Ahli squad ahead of season finale