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Sikkim Cricket Ground Lights Up With Historic Floodlight Installation

The Sikkim Cricket Ground in Mining marked a major milestone in the state's sporting history with the installation of state-of-the-art high-mast LED floodlights, officially inaugurated on the evening of May 18 by Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang. This development makes the venue capable of hosting day-night matches and high-definition live broadcasts for the first time in Sikkim. The project, worth Rs 12.2 crore, was fully funded by the Government of Sikkim and executed by the Sikkim Cricket Association (SICA).

Harith Noah Returns To Action At South African Safari

Indian bike rider Harith Noah will return to competitive racing after four months when he participates at the inaugural South African Safari Rally, which is Round 3 of the FIA FIM World Rally-Raid Championship, beginning Sunday. Noah was forced to exit Dakar 2025, in which a crash left him with a fractured wrist. "After Dakar, I needed time to recover from the injury, but everything went well and I'm back to full fitness now. This is my first race since the crash, so there are definitely some nerves, which is normal," said Noah.

"His Wagon Wheel...": Ex-India Star Points Out The Quality That Makes Sai Sudharsan Special

Former India cricketer and JioStar expert Sanjay Bangar heaped praise on Sai Sudharsan following the left-hander's match-winning century against Delhi Capitals (DC), lauding his composure and intelligent shot selection in the shortest format. Sudharsan remained unbeaten on 108 off just 61 deliveries, an innings laced with twelve boundaries and four sixes, as he guided Gujarat Titans (GT) to a dominant 10-wicket win. Chasing a daunting 200-run target, GT got home with an over to spare at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, thanks largely to the southpaw's masterclass.

From 3 Gears To 5 Gears: The Secret Behind The Success Of Shubman Gill And Sai Sudharsan

Former Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Tom Moody said Gujarat Titans' opening pair of Sai Sudharsan and skipper Shubman Gill have been in red-hot form in IPL 2025 due to both of them learning that how they can move through the gears in an innings. At the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday, Sudharsan hit 108 not out off 61 balls – his second IPL century laced with 12 fours and four sixes. He was also supported by captain Gill, who made an unbeaten 93 off 53 balls – hitting three fours and seven sixes – as GT chased down 200 in 19 overs, and also booked their spot in the playoffs.

Francesco Farioli Resigns As Ajax Coach Due To 'Different Visions'

Francesco Farioli resigned as coach of Dutch giants Ajax on Monday, a day after the crushing disappointment of finishing runners-up in the title race. The club's technical director described the resignation as "incredibly disappointing". PSV Eindhoven were crowned champions on Sunday, benefitting from the collapse in form of Ajax, who having led by nine points with five matches remaining lost two and drew two of those matches. "Francesco Farioli has decided to leave Ajax after careful consideration," read a club statement.

KKR Star Moeen Ali Says "Parents Were In PoK" When Operation Sindoor Began

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Moeen Ali has shared moments of anxiety for his family when India launched “Operation Sindoor' in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. The Indian armed forces launched precision strikes targeting terrorist bases in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan. In the India-Pakistan conflict that followed, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season was halted. Moeen is among the overseas cricketers who decided against returning to India as the IPL Season 18 resumed following a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. He has revealed that his parents were in the PoK region when Operation Sindoor started.

KKR, RCB Announce Replacements For Rovman Powell And Lungi Ngidi

Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have picked Shivam Shukla and Blessing Muzarabani as replacements for their injured players, the IPL said on Monday. Defending champions KKR, who are already out of playoffs reckoning, have signed Shukla as a replacement for Rovman Powell for the remainder of the season. The West Indian all-rounder needs a surgical intervention of his tonsils. Shukla - a leg-spinner - plays for Madhya Pradesh in domestic cricket and will join KKR for Rs 30 lakh.

Australia's Batting Puzzle Deepens Ahead Of WTC Final Against South Africa

The battle for a spot in Australia's top six for next month's ICC World Test Championship Final has grown even more competitive, as several key contenders delivered mixed performances in England's County Championship, as per the official website of ICC. Australia named their 15-player squad for the World Test Championship Final against South Africa at Lord's last week and a host of their important batters are already in England preparing themselves for the one-off Test from June 11.

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Sikkim Cricket Ground Lights Up With Historic Floodlight Installation

Harith Noah Returns To Action At South African Safari

"His Wagon Wheel...": Ex-India Star Points Out The Quality That Makes Sai Sudharsan Special

From 3 Gears To 5 Gears: The Secret Behind The Success Of Shubman Gill And Sai Sudharsan

Francesco Farioli Resigns As Ajax Coach Due To 'Different Visions'

KKR Star Moeen Ali Says "Parents Were In PoK" When Operation Sindoor Began

KKR, RCB Announce Replacements For Rovman Powell And Lungi Ngidi

Australia's Batting Puzzle Deepens Ahead Of WTC Final Against South Africa