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IPL Chairman Breaks Silence On Plans To Increase Teams In WPL

The Women's Premier League has "grown phenomenally" in the last three years but there are no immediate plans to increase the number of teams from the existing five, IPL chairman Arun Dhumal, who is also a part of the WPL committee, has said. The WPL committee headed by BCCI president Roger Binny. The Board had plans to increase the number of teams after three seasons but it now wants to consolidate. "To further strengthen this tournament for the time being, we want to consolidate before we take a call on further addition of any team. There are no immediate plans (to add teams)," Dhumal told PTI.

Rashid Khan Surpasses Jasprit Bumrah In Elite IPL List Led By Former Mumbai Indians Star

Afghanistan's premier spinner, Rashid Khan, broke India's prime pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah's record to become the third-fastest to reach 150 Indian Premier League (IPL) wickets. Rashid achieved the momentous feat during the Gujarat Titans season opener against Punjab Kings. He had a sole scalp to show for his name in Titan's narrow 11-run defeat, but it was enough to take him past Bumrah and become the third-fastest to reach 150 scalps in the cash-rich league.

Mohammed Shami's Sister, Brother-In-Law Registered Under MNREGA Scheme In UP: Report

Indian cricket team fast bowler Mohammed Shami's sister and her husband have been receiving wages under the MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) welfare scheme that guarantees 'right to work' in Uttar Pradesh's Amroha, according to a report by ABP News. The report claimed that documents show Shami's sister - Shabina - registered as a worker under the scheme and has received money from 2021 to 2024. However, the report did not have any reactions from Shami or his family members.

"Shreyas Iyer Ready For All Formats": Sourav Ganguly's Big Verdict On India Star

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly believes Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer is the most "improved" batter in the past year and appears to be "ready" for all formats. Shreyas has rediscovered himself after being dropped from BCCI's central contract list for 2023-24. He returned to India's domestic setup, put in the hard yards and returned to international cricket with a new air of swagger. After ending India's triumphant Champions Trophy campaign as the nation's leading run-scorer, Shreyas relished his purple patch of form in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

Kane Williamson Explains What Stands Out About Shreyas Iyer: "He Continues To..."

India middle-order mainstay and Punjab Kings' captain Shreyas Iyer continues to "evolve his game" while “adjusting brilliantly” to challenges such as facing short balls, believes New Zealand stalwart Kane Williamson. Iyer began his captaincy stint for PBKS with a match-winning 97 not out, studded with nine sixes and five fours off 42 balls, against Gujarat Titans in their IPL clash on Tuesday. Williamson, a former Gujarat Titans player, heaped praise on the right-handed Iyer for his adaptability.

Fatima Sana To Lead Pakistan In ICC Women's World Cup Qualifiers. No Nida Dar

Host Pakistan have announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup qualifiers on Wednesday, with pace all-rounder Fatima Sana, who led Pakistan at last year's ICC Women's T20 World Cup, continuing to lead the team in the 50-over event. Hosting the six-team tournament between April 9-19 at the Gaddafi Stadium and LCCA ground in Lahore, Pakistan, are among the six nations vying for the remaining two spots at the 13th edition of the 50-over World Cup later this year in India.

Fan Questions Champions Trophy Winner's IPL Exclusion. Sundar Pichai Joins Debate

Gujarat Titans had a disappointing start to their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season as the Shubman Gill-led side slumped to a 11-run loss against Punjab Kings on Tuesday. Shreyas Iyer and Shashank Singh were the top performers for PBKS and although Sai Sudarshan played a brilliant 74-run knock, it was not enough to clinch the match for GT. A notable exclusion from the GT playing XI was Indian cricket team all-rounder Washington Sundar. A fan questioned the move on social media and asked how can a talent like Sundar not making the team despite playing for the national side.

New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score Updates 5th T20I

NZ vs PAK Live Updates 5th T20I: New Zealand won the toss and opted to bowl against Pakistan in the dead-rubber final match of their Twenty20 series in Wellington on Wednesday. The hosts made one change to the side that took an unbeatable 3-1 lead in the fourth match on Sunday with Ben Sears replacing with Zak Foulkes. Captain Michael Bracewell said he expected dew on the ground as the match progressed through the evening. Pakistan made four changes and captain Salman Agha said he was looking for a big improvement after the country's biggest losing margin in T20s in the fourth match. (Live Scorecard)

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IPL Chairman Breaks Silence On Plans To Increase Teams In WPL

Rashid Khan Surpasses Jasprit Bumrah In Elite IPL List Led By Former Mumbai Indians Star

Mohammed Shami's Sister, Brother-In-Law Registered Under MNREGA Scheme In UP: Report

"Shreyas Iyer Ready For All Formats": Sourav Ganguly's Big Verdict On India Star

Kane Williamson Explains What Stands Out About Shreyas Iyer: "He Continues To..."

Fatima Sana To Lead Pakistan In ICC Women's World Cup Qualifiers. No Nida Dar

Fan Questions Champions Trophy Winner's IPL Exclusion. Sundar Pichai Joins Debate

New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score Updates 5th T20I