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6 Bowlers to dismiss Virat Kohli most times in international cricket – one name will surprise you

Star India cricketer Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma were spotted in North India&rsquo;s Vrindavan on Tuesday (May 13). The visit comes a day after Virat announced his retirement from the Test format and was accompanied by Anushka as they were later spotted at Swami Premanand Maharaj&rsquo;s ashram. This is not the first time Virat-Anushka have visited Vrindavan as they often visit the site, however, the latest visit is a special one as Virat nears the end of his cricketing career.
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Virat-Anushka spotted in Vrindavan</h2>
In a video surfacing on social media, a white SUV is seen taking both Virat and Anushka to Swami Premanand Maharaj&rsquo;s ashram. The couple is followers of Swami Premanand Maharaj, as their last visit to the site also made headlines. At the time of writing, only Virat and Anushka were spotted on the visit. However, the last time they were at the ashram, their kids were also in the spotlight.
The visit comes a day after Virat called time on his 14-year Test career, playing a key role in the nation&rsquo;s rise in the red-ball format. His retirement came as a big surprise for many despite calls for him to play in the upcoming England tour.
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The 36-year-old made 123 appearances in white clothing, scoring 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, with 30 centuries and 31 fifties in 210 innings and the best score of 254*. He is India&rsquo;s fourth-highest run-getter in the format, behind Sachin Tendulkar (15,921 runs), Rahul Dravid (13,265 runs), and Sunil Gavaskar (10,122 runs).
"It's been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It's tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I'll carry for life," Kohli said in a social media statement on Monday morning.

Virat-Anushka's visit comes a day after he announced his retirement from the Test format as they were later spotted at Swami Premanand Maharaj’s ashram. Cricket | Sports | Entertainment

Star India cricketer Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma were spotted in North India’s Vrindavan on Tuesday (May 13). The visit comes a day after Virat announced his retirement from the Test format and was accompanied by Anushka as they were later spotted at Swami Premanand Maharaj’s ashram. This is not the first time Virat-Anushka have visited Vrindavan as they often visit the site, however, the latest visit is a special one as Virat nears the end of his cricketing career. #WATCH | #ViratKohli and Anushka Sharma arrive at Uttar Pradesh's Vrindavan pic.twitter.com/u6rI5EGLMn — ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2025 Virat-Anushka spotted in Vrindavan In a video surfacing on social media, a white SUV is seen taking both Virat and Anushka to Swami Premanand Maharaj’s ashram. The couple is followers of Swami Premanand Maharaj, as their last visit to the site also made headlines. At the time of writing, only Virat and Anushka were spotted on the visit. However, the last time they were at the ashram, their kids were also in the spotlight. The visit comes a day after Virat called time on his 14-year Test career, playing a key role in the nation’s rise in the red-ball format. His retirement came as a big surprise for many despite calls for him to play in the upcoming England tour. ALSO READ | BCCI releases IPL 2025 revised schedule, tournament to restart on May 17, final in June The 36-year-old made 123 appearances in white clothing, scoring 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, with 30 centuries and 31 fifties in 210 innings and the best score of 254*. He is India’s fourth-highest run-getter in the format, behind Sachin Tendulkar (15,921 runs), Rahul Dravid (13,265 runs), and Sunil Gavaskar (10,122 runs). "It's been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It's tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I'll carry for life," Kohli said in a social media statement on Monday morning.

Watch: Virat-Anushka spotted in Vrindavan, day after star India batter's Test retirement

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar voiced his opinion on the next Indian Test team captain as they are set to play England in a five-match Test series. Starting on June 20, India will start the latest World Test Championship (WTC) cycle under a new reign, with Rohit Sharma announcing his Test retirement last week. While several players are front-runners for the now-vacant role, Gavaskar&rsquo;s statement has put weight behind a veteran star.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Gavaskar backs THIS veteran</h2>
"Who better to know what is the workload for himself than himself? If you appoint somebody else, they would always want an extra over from Jasprit Bumrah. If he is your No. 1 bowler, he will himself know that 'yes, this is the time I must take a break'.
&ldquo;To me, it has to be Jasprit Bumrah only. I know all these kind of speculation going around his workload and all that. Give it to him so that he knows how many overs to bowl, when to take him off, when to sort of rest. That would be the best thing," Gavaskar said.
Bumrah has been instrumental in India&rsquo;s recent success, having helped them win the T20 World Cup in 2024. He also played a key role when India reached the ODI World Cup final in 2023 before losing to Australia.
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Interestingly, the veteran star led India in Rohit&rsquo;s absence during India&rsquo;s last Test match in England. With Rohit ruled out due to COVID-19 in July 2022, it was Bumrah who took charge of the side.
Shubman Gill is another front-runner for the captaincy role, having gained experience in recent months. He has been the Gujarat Titans&rsquo; captain in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and was also India&rsquo;s captain during the Zimbabwe tour in July 2024. Yashasvi Jaiswal remains another name on the table, but with no experience and backing, he is likely to miss out on the captaincy role.

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar voiced his opinion on the next Indian Test team captain as they are set to play England in a five-match Test series. India News | Sports

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar voiced his opinion on the next Indian Test team captain as they are set to play England in a five-match Test series. Starting on June 20, India will start the latest World Test Championship (WTC) cycle under a new reign, with Rohit Sharma announcing his Test retirement last week. While several players are front-runners for the now-vacant role, Gavaskar’s statement has put weight behind a veteran star. Gavaskar backs THIS veteran "Who better to know what is the workload for himself than himself? If you appoint somebody else, they would always want an extra over from Jasprit Bumrah. If he is your No. 1 bowler, he will himself know that 'yes, this is the time I must take a break'. “To me, it has to be Jasprit Bumrah only. I know all these kind of speculation going around his workload and all that. Give it to him so that he knows how many overs to bowl, when to take him off, when to sort of rest. That would be the best thing," Gavaskar said. Bumrah has been instrumental in India’s recent success, having helped them win the T20 World Cup in 2024. He also played a key role when India reached the ODI World Cup final in 2023 before losing to Australia. ALSO READ | BCCI releases IPL 2025 revised schedule, tournament to restart on May 17, final in June Interestingly, the veteran star led India in Rohit’s absence during India’s last Test match in England. With Rohit ruled out due to COVID-19 in July 2022, it was Bumrah who took charge of the side. Shubman Gill is another front-runner for the captaincy role, having gained experience in recent months. He has been the Gujarat Titans’ captain in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and was also India’s captain during the Zimbabwe tour in July 2024. Yashasvi Jaiswal remains another name on the table, but with no experience and backing, he is likely to miss out on the captaincy role.

'It has to be...': Sunil Gavaskar backs THIS star player to lead Team India in England tour

Cricket Australia has backed the players' individual decisions as they face tough coming weeks ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa. In a statement released on Tuesday (May 13), the apex body of Australian Cricket vows to back the individual decisions as players are contract-tied with the Indian Premier League (IPL). In case the players included in the WTC final squad commit to playing in the IPL 2025 and reach the final, they will have only one week to prepare, including travel.
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"Cricket Australia will support players in their individual decisions whether to return to India or not," CA said in a statement.
"Team management will work through the preparation implications for the World Test Championship final for those players who choose to play in the remaining IPL matches.
"We are maintaining communication with the Australian Government and BCCI around security arrangements and safety."
The IPL Playoffs are scheduled to start from May 29, with the final taking place on June 3.
On Tuesday, Cricket Australia announced the squad for the WTC final with the likes of Pat Cummins, Travis Head and Mitchell Starc still involved. While Cummins and Head (part of the WTC final squad) won&rsquo;t play in the IPL 2025 Playoffs and final, they will have a decision in hand with only three more games remaining in the league season for SunRisers Hyderabad.
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However, that won&rsquo;t be the case for Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis and Mitchell Starc as their IPL sides are destined to play in the Playoffs. These players are also named in the 15-man squad for the WTC final by Cricket Australia.
So if any player from the trio features in the IPL final, they will have only seven days to prepare before the WTC summit clash starts at Lord&rsquo;s Cricket Ground against South Africa.

In case the Australian players included in the WTC final squad commit to playing in the IPL 2025 and reach the final, they will have only one week to prepare. World | Cricket | Sports

Cricket Australia has backed the players' individual decisions as they face tough coming weeks ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa. In a statement released on Tuesday (May 13), the apex body of Australian Cricket vows to back the individual decisions as players are contract-tied with the Indian Premier League (IPL). In case the players included in the WTC final squad commit to playing in the IPL 2025 and reach the final, they will have only one week to prepare, including travel. CA to support players' decision "Cricket Australia will support players in their individual decisions whether to return to India or not," CA said in a statement. "Team management will work through the preparation implications for the World Test Championship final for those players who choose to play in the remaining IPL matches. "We are maintaining communication with the Australian Government and BCCI around security arrangements and safety." The IPL Playoffs are scheduled to start from May 29, with the final taking place on June 3. On Tuesday, Cricket Australia announced the squad for the WTC final with the likes of Pat Cummins, Travis Head and Mitchell Starc still involved. While Cummins and Head (part of the WTC final squad) won’t play in the IPL 2025 Playoffs and final, they will have a decision in hand with only three more games remaining in the league season for SunRisers Hyderabad. ALSO READ | BCCI releases IPL 2025 revised schedule, tournament to restart on May 17, final in June However, that won’t be the case for Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis and Mitchell Starc as their IPL sides are destined to play in the Playoffs. These players are also named in the 15-man squad for the WTC final by Cricket Australia. So if any player from the trio features in the IPL final, they will have only seven days to prepare before the WTC summit clash starts at Lord’s Cricket Ground against South Africa.

'Will support players': Cricket Australia backs individual decisions ahead of rescheduled IPL 2025

Pat Cummins-led Australia have named their 15-man squad for the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final as they take on South Africa in the only Test. The final set to take place at the iconic Lord&rsquo;s Cricket Ground in London will see the return of Cameron Green. The Aussie all-rounder missed the Sri Lanka series and the Champions Trophy along with the Indian Premier League, but has now recovered from the back issue to feature.
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One of the best Australian all-rounders in recent times, Green had recovered well for the Aussies, having missed cricket for the majority of the last year. Green last played for the Aussies in September 2024 against England and was missing from the squad thereafter due to injury. His last Test appearance came in March 2024 against New Zealand, after which he was largely troubled by injuries. <o:p></o:p>
The injury forced Green to miss the key series against India and Sri Lanka, while he also played no part in the Champions Trophy 2025, where Australia lost in the semis to India. He has represented Australia in 28 Test matches, scoring 1377 runs, including two hundreds. He has also scalped 35 wickets during the period. He recently returned to competitive action in English County cricket, representing Gloucestershire.<o:p></o:p>
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On the other hand, the squad also features the return of Matt Kuhnemann, but is expected to play second fiddle to Nathan Lyon. Sam Konstas will also return to the squad for Australia as the selectors showed faith in him. He had earlier returned midway from the Sri Lanka series in January to play in the Sheffield Shield. He had a mixed India tour where Konstas was in and out of the squad. Brendan Doggett has been named a travelling reserve in case any injury affects the squad. <o:p></o:p>
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Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Matt Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster. Travelling reserve: Brendan Doggett<o:p></o:p>

Pat Cummins-led Australia have named their 15-man squad for the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final as they take on South Africa in the only Test. Cricket | Sports

Pat Cummins-led Australia have named their 15-man squad for the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final as they take on South Africa in the only Test. The final set to take place at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London will see the return of Cameron Green. The Aussie all-rounder missed the Sri Lanka series and the Champions Trophy along with the Indian Premier League, but has now recovered from the back issue to feature. Cameron Green returns for Australia One of the best Australian all-rounders in recent times, Green had recovered well for the Aussies, having missed cricket for the majority of the last year. Green last played for the Aussies in September 2024 against England and was missing from the squad thereafter due to injury. His last Test appearance came in March 2024 against New Zealand, after which he was largely troubled by injuries. The injury forced Green to miss the key series against India and Sri Lanka, while he also played no part in the Champions Trophy 2025, where Australia lost in the semis to India. He has represented Australia in 28 Test matches, scoring 1377 runs, including two hundreds. He has also scalped 35 wickets during the period. He recently returned to competitive action in English County cricket, representing Gloucestershire. ALSO READ | BCCI releases IPL 2025 revised schedule, tournament to restart on May 17, final in June On the other hand, the squad also features the return of Matt Kuhnemann, but is expected to play second fiddle to Nathan Lyon. Sam Konstas will also return to the squad for Australia as the selectors showed faith in him. He had earlier returned midway from the Sri Lanka series in January to play in the Sheffield Shield. He had a mixed India tour where Konstas was in and out of the squad. Brendan Doggett has been named a travelling reserve in case any injury affects the squad. Australia squad for WTC final Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Matt Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster. Travelling reserve: Brendan Doggett

WTC Final: Pat Cummins-led Australia name 15-man squad, Cameron Green returns after back injury

On Monday (May 12), it was the end of an era for Indian Test cricket as Virat Kohli called time on his impressive career. Playing 123 Test matches, Virat has hung up his boots with a proud record, hardly matched by anyone in the modern-day circuit. While he was a nightmare many times, including Australia and England, he never faced one opponent in the red-ball format, despite having an impressive showing in the white-ball format.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Virat never faced THIS opponent in Tests</h2>
Scoring 9230 runs in 210 innings, not a single run was scored against Pakistan by Virat during his red-ball career, This comes after bilateral series between India and Pakistan have been on hold for a long time. While the two nations met in a bilateral ODI series in 2013, the two have not played a Test series since December 2007.
The 26/11 terrorist attacks in 2008 and then a series of other attacks, including the recent one in Pahalgam, has only seen diplomatic relations between the nations spoil rather than improve. The two nations only meet in ICC events and the Asia Cup, which are white-ball tournaments, thereby restricting Virat from facing Pakistan in Tests.
The closest Virat might have come to facing Pakistan in Test cricket was if they qualified for the World Test Championship final. However, on two occasions when India have played in the final, Pakistan have failed to qualify.
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Virat&rsquo;s impressive stats against Pakistan&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>
Despite no Test cricket, Virat has some impressive numbers against Pakistan in white-ball cricket. In 16 ODI matches, he has scored 678 runs at an average of 52.15 with a best of an unbeaten 183. In T20Is, he has scored 488 runs in 10 matches with a best of an unbeaten 82 in Melbourne. His performance in Melbourne was also notable as he won the match for India from a near-defeat.

Playing 123 Test matches, Virat Kohli has hung up his boots with a proud record, hardly matched by anyone in the modern-day circuit as it marked an end of an era. India News | Cricket | Sports

On Monday (May 12), it was the end of an era for Indian Test cricket as Virat Kohli called time on his impressive career. Playing 123 Test matches, Virat has hung up his boots with a proud record, hardly matched by anyone in the modern-day circuit. While he was a nightmare many times, including Australia and England, he never faced one opponent in the red-ball format, despite having an impressive showing in the white-ball format. Virat never faced THIS opponent in Tests Scoring 9230 runs in 210 innings, not a single run was scored against Pakistan by Virat during his red-ball career, This comes after bilateral series between India and Pakistan have been on hold for a long time. While the two nations met in a bilateral ODI series in 2013, the two have not played a Test series since December 2007. The 26/11 terrorist attacks in 2008 and then a series of other attacks, including the recent one in Pahalgam, has only seen diplomatic relations between the nations spoil rather than improve. The two nations only meet in ICC events and the Asia Cup, which are white-ball tournaments, thereby restricting Virat from facing Pakistan in Tests. The closest Virat might have come to facing Pakistan in Test cricket was if they qualified for the World Test Championship final. However, on two occasions when India have played in the final, Pakistan have failed to qualify. ALSO READ | India-Pak ceasefire: BCCI likely to resume IPL 2025 from next week - Report Virat’s impressive stats against Pakistan Despite no Test cricket, Virat has some impressive numbers against Pakistan in white-ball cricket. In 16 ODI matches, he has scored 678 runs at an average of 52.15 with a best of an unbeaten 183. In T20Is, he has scored 488 runs in 10 matches with a best of an unbeaten 82 in Melbourne. His performance in Melbourne was also notable as he won the match for India from a near-defeat.

Virat Kohli retires from Tests but he never faced THIS opponent despite impressive performances in white-ball

Here is a list of Virat Kohli’s 6 favourite Test opponents featuring Australia, England, South Africa, West Indies and Sri Lanka as he announced his retirement from the format. Cricket | Sports | Photos

Virat Kohli’s 6 favourite Test opponents

Former India cricketer and bowling coach Venkatesh Prasad aimed at Pakistan after they violated the ceasefire treaty on Saturday (May 10). Prasad, taking a dig at Pakistan, said India will teach them a lesson after blackouts, drone sightings and heightened military alerts were noted in the border regions of the country on Saturday evening. This comes despite a ceasefire agreement that was agreed between India and Pakistan and came into effect from 5:00 PM IST.<o:p></o:p>
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That country has three power centers- The Army, The ISI and the Prime Minister. It&rsquo;s virtually impossible for all 3 to agree on a thing even if one of them does. The last three days weren&rsquo;t enough, with this provocation, India will teach Pakistan a lesson of a lifetime
&mdash; Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) <a href="https://twitter.com/venkateshprasad/status/1921238193929589240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2025</a></blockquote>

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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Venkatesh Prasad aims at Pakistan<o:p></o:p></h2>
&ldquo;That country has three power centers- The Army, the ISI and the Prime Minister. It&rsquo;s virtually impossible for all 3 to agree on a thing, even if one of them does. The last three days weren&rsquo;t enough, with this provocation, India will teach Pakistan a lesson of a lifetime,&rdquo; Prasad wrote on his X handle.<o:p></o:p>
On Saturday (May 10) evening, India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect, starting at 1700 hrs the same day. While announcing details of the ceasefire, Misri stressed India's "uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations".<o:p></o:p>
Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) called the Indian DGMO at 15:35 hours earlier this afternoon. It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land and in the air and sea with effect from 1700 hours Indian Standard Time. Today, instructions have been given on both sides to give effect to this understanding. The Directors General of Military Operations will talk again on the 12th of May at 1200 hours," announced Misri.<o:p></o:p>
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Earlier on Saturday, US President Donald Trump and his team claimed credit for the ceasefire between the two nuclear nations. This is despite US Vice President JD Vance saying a day before that America would not directly "intervene" in the matter as it is "none of America's business.&rdquo;<o:p></o:p>
Trump shared a post on Truth Social announcing that India and Pakistan "have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire" and that "common sense and great intelligence" have prevailed. He congratulated both countries on the ceasefire. The US Department of State, in a statement, called the ceasefire a 'US-brokered.'

Former India cricketer and bowling coach Venkatesh Prasad aimed at Pakistan after they violated the ceasefire agreement on Saturday (May 10). India News | Sports

Former India cricketer and bowling coach Venkatesh Prasad aimed at Pakistan after they violated the ceasefire treaty on Saturday (May 10). Prasad, taking a dig at Pakistan, said India will teach them a lesson after blackouts, drone sightings and heightened military alerts were noted in the border regions of the country on Saturday evening. This comes despite a ceasefire agreement that was agreed between India and Pakistan and came into effect from 5:00 PM IST. That country has three power centers- The Army, The ISI and the Prime Minister. It’s virtually impossible for all 3 to agree on a thing even if one of them does. The last three days weren’t enough, with this provocation, India will teach Pakistan a lesson of a lifetime — Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) May 10, 2025 Venkatesh Prasad aims at Pakistan “That country has three power centers- The Army, the ISI and the Prime Minister. It’s virtually impossible for all 3 to agree on a thing, even if one of them does. The last three days weren’t enough, with this provocation, India will teach Pakistan a lesson of a lifetime,” Prasad wrote on his X handle. On Saturday (May 10) evening, India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect, starting at 1700 hrs the same day. While announcing details of the ceasefire, Misri stressed India's "uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations". Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) called the Indian DGMO at 15:35 hours earlier this afternoon. It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land and in the air and sea with effect from 1700 hours Indian Standard Time. Today, instructions have been given on both sides to give effect to this understanding. The Directors General of Military Operations will talk again on the 12th of May at 1200 hours," announced Misri. ALSO READ | India-Pak ceasefire: BCCI likely to resume IPL 2025 from next week - Report Earlier on Saturday, US President Donald Trump and his team claimed credit for the ceasefire between the two nuclear nations. This is despite US Vice President JD Vance saying a day before that America would not directly "intervene" in the matter as it is "none of America's business.” Trump shared a post on Truth Social announcing that India and Pakistan "have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire" and that "common sense and great intelligence" have prevailed. He congratulated both countries on the ceasefire. The US Department of State, in a statement, called the ceasefire a 'US-brokered.'

'India will teach Pakistan a lesson': Former cricketer comes up 'strong' and 'powerful' message after ceasefire violation

Former India cricketer and World Cup winner Virender Sehwag has taken a massive jibe at Pakistan after it violated the ceasefire agreement just hours after it came into effect. Sehwag took to his X handle to criticise Pakistan despite them reaching a truce with India in their ongoing battle. Blackouts, drone sightings and heightened military alerts were noted in the border regions of India, indicating the violation.<o:p></o:p>
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Sehwag takes jibe at Pakistan<o:p></o:p></h2>
Taking to X, Sehwag wrote: &ldquo;Kutte ki dum tedi ki tedi hi rehti hai&rdquo;, meaning &ldquo;A dog&rsquo;s tail always stays crooked&rdquo;.<o:p></o:p>
On Saturday (May 10) evening, India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect, starting at 1700 hrs the same day. While announcing details of the ceasefire, Misri stressed India's "uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations".<o:p></o:p>
Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) called the Indian DGMO at 15:35 hours earlier this afternoon. It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land and in the air and sea with effect from 1700 hours Indian Standard Time. Today, instructions have been given on both sides to give effect to this understanding. The Directors General of Military Operations will talk again on the 12th of May at 1200 hours," announced Misri.<o:p></o:p>
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Earlier on Saturday, US President Donald Trump and his team claimed credit for the ceasefire between the two nuclear nations. This is despite US Vice President JD Vance saying a day before that America would not directly "intervene" in the matter as it is "none of America's business.&rdquo;<o:p></o:p>
Trump shared a post on Truth Social announcing that India and Pakistan "have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire" and that "common sense and great intelligence" have prevailed. He congratulated both countries on the ceasefire. The US Department of State, in a statement, called the ceasefire a 'US-brokered.'

Former India cricketer and World Cup winner Virender Sehwag has taken a massive jibe at Pakistan after it violated the ceasefire agreement just hours after it came into effect. India News | Sports

Former India cricketer and World Cup winner Virender Sehwag has taken a massive jibe at Pakistan after it violated the ceasefire agreement just hours after it came into effect. Sehwag took to his X handle to criticise Pakistan despite them reaching a truce with India in their ongoing battle. Blackouts, drone sightings and heightened military alerts were noted in the border regions of India, indicating the violation. pic.twitter.com/8HEGZhv2O6 — Virrender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) May 10, 2025 Sehwag takes jibe at Pakistan Taking to X, Sehwag wrote: “Kutte ki dum tedi ki tedi hi rehti hai”, meaning “A dog’s tail always stays crooked”. On Saturday (May 10) evening, India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect, starting at 1700 hrs the same day. While announcing details of the ceasefire, Misri stressed India's "uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations". Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) called the Indian DGMO at 15:35 hours earlier this afternoon. It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land and in the air and sea with effect from 1700 hours Indian Standard Time. Today, instructions have been given on both sides to give effect to this understanding. The Directors General of Military Operations will talk again on the 12th of May at 1200 hours," announced Misri. ALSO READ | India-Pak ceasefire: BCCI likely to resume IPL 2025 from next week - Report Earlier on Saturday, US President Donald Trump and his team claimed credit for the ceasefire between the two nuclear nations. This is despite US Vice President JD Vance saying a day before that America would not directly "intervene" in the matter as it is "none of America's business.” Trump shared a post on Truth Social announcing that India and Pakistan "have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire" and that "common sense and great intelligence" have prevailed. He congratulated both countries on the ceasefire. The US Department of State, in a statement, called the ceasefire a 'US-brokered.'

India-Pakistan ceasefire: Virender Sehwag takes jibe at Pakistan after agreement violation, posts 'a dog’s tail...'

Cricket Australia is keeping close tabs on the Aussie players and coaching staff currently working in India and Pakistan as diplomatic tension between the two neighbours escalates. As per a statement released on Friday (May 9) by Cricket Australia, it is closely monitoring the situation in Pakistan and India while in touch with the government and diplomats. Both India and Pakistan are nearing a war after India retaliated against Pakistan for killing at least 26 people (mostly tourists) on April 22 in Pahalgam.
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"We continue to closely monitor the situation in Pakistan and India, including obtaining regular advice and updates from the Australian Government, the PCB, BCCI and local government authorities, and maintaining communication with our players and support staff currently in the region," CA said in a statement on Friday morning.
On Friday, the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) was reportedly suspended due to ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan as the two nations near a war. After the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match in Dharamsala was called off on Thursday due to &ldquo;technical reasons,&rdquo; it was assumed that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) could take necessary precautions for player safety. However, it has now emerged that the IPL 2025 season will be suspended with immediate effect, with further details awaited.
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"It does not look nice that cricket goes on while the country is at war," a BCCI official told PTI, confirming the suspension of the league, which was to wind up on May 25 in Kolkata.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">What next for IPL 2025?</h2>
While there is no official word on when the IPL 2025 will resume, it is expected that BCCI will move quickly to explore the options as the calendar for players (especially Indian) is tight. The BCCI could move the rest of the IPL 2025 to a foreign country, like it has in the past or wait for a window of 2-3 weeks in the coming months to finish the tournament.<o:p></o:p>

Cricket Australia is keeping close tabs on the Aussie players and coaching staff currently working in India and Pakistan as diplomatic tension between the two neighbours escalates. World | Cricket | Sports

Cricket Australia is keeping close tabs on the Aussie players and coaching staff currently working in India and Pakistan as diplomatic tension between the two neighbours escalates. As per a statement released on Friday (May 9) by Cricket Australia, it is closely monitoring the situation in Pakistan and India while in touch with the government and diplomats. Both India and Pakistan are nearing a war after India retaliated against Pakistan for killing at least 26 people (mostly tourists) on April 22 in Pahalgam. CA keeping close tabs "We continue to closely monitor the situation in Pakistan and India, including obtaining regular advice and updates from the Australian Government, the PCB, BCCI and local government authorities, and maintaining communication with our players and support staff currently in the region," CA said in a statement on Friday morning. On Friday, the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) was reportedly suspended due to ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan as the two nations near a war. After the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match in Dharamsala was called off on Thursday due to “technical reasons,” it was assumed that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) could take necessary precautions for player safety. However, it has now emerged that the IPL 2025 season will be suspended with immediate effect, with further details awaited. ALSO READ | Indo-Pak War | 'We are proud,' Neeraj Chopra reacts on Indian defence forces' swift reply to Pakistani attack "It does not look nice that cricket goes on while the country is at war," a BCCI official told PTI, confirming the suspension of the league, which was to wind up on May 25 in Kolkata. What next for IPL 2025? While there is no official word on when the IPL 2025 will resume, it is expected that BCCI will move quickly to explore the options as the calendar for players (especially Indian) is tight. The BCCI could move the rest of the IPL 2025 to a foreign country, like it has in the past or wait for a window of 2-3 weeks in the coming months to finish the tournament.

Indo-Pak War: Cricket Australia keeping close tabs on Aussie players in IPL, PSL

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) has reportedly been suspended due to ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan as the two nations near a war. After the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match in Dharamsala was called off on Thursday (May 8) due to &ldquo;technical reasons&rdquo; it was assumed that Board of Control for Cricket In India (BCCI) could take necessary precautions for player safety. However, it has now emerged that the IPL 2025 season will be suspended with immediate effect, with further details awaited.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
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"It does not look nice that cricket goes on while the country is at war," a BCCI official told PTI, confirming the suspension of the league, which was to wind up on May 25 in Kolkata.<o:p></o:p>
After concerns were raised by several foreign players on Thursday amid rising tensions and artillery attacks between India and Pakistan near border regions, the BCCI had an emergency meeting on Friday where the decision was taken. As things stand, the contest between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers on Friday will not go ahead with the rest of the IPL 2025 season also on a halt.
With 58 matches played and little over a week remaining for the league stage to end, the governing council and BCCI decided to prioritise player safety.
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Cricket Australia, the England Cricket Board and other top cricketing associations were closely monitoring the near-war situation between India and Pakistan and had kept tabs on their players. With India and Pakistan exchanging artillery attacks in the last 48 hours, cricket boards were concerned for their players and wanted them to safely return home. <o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">What next for IPL 2025?<o:p></o:p></h2>
While there is no official word on when the IPL 2025 will resume, it is expected that BCCI will move quickly to explore the options as the calendar for players (especially Indian) is tight. The BCCI could move the rest of the IPL 2025 to a foreign country, like it has in the past or wait for a window of 2-3 weeks in the coming months to finish the tournament.<o:p></o:p>

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) has reportedly been suspended due to ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan as the two nations near a war. India News | Sports

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) has reportedly been suspended due to ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan as the two nations near a war. After the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match in Dharamsala was called off on Thursday (May 8) due to “technical reasons” it was assumed that Board of Control for Cricket In India (BCCI) could take necessary precautions for player safety. However, it has now emerged that the IPL 2025 season will be suspended with immediate effect, with further details awaited. IPL 2025 suspended? "It does not look nice that cricket goes on while the country is at war," a BCCI official told PTI, confirming the suspension of the league, which was to wind up on May 25 in Kolkata. After concerns were raised by several foreign players on Thursday amid rising tensions and artillery attacks between India and Pakistan near border regions, the BCCI had an emergency meeting on Friday where the decision was taken. As things stand, the contest between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers on Friday will not go ahead with the rest of the IPL 2025 season also on a halt. With 58 matches played and little over a week remaining for the league stage to end, the governing council and BCCI decided to prioritise player safety. ALSO READ | Indo-Pak War | 'We are proud,' Neeraj Chopra reacts on Indian defence forces' swift reply to Pakistani attack Cricket Australia, the England Cricket Board and other top cricketing associations were closely monitoring the near-war situation between India and Pakistan and had kept tabs on their players. With India and Pakistan exchanging artillery attacks in the last 48 hours, cricket boards were concerned for their players and wanted them to safely return home. What next for IPL 2025? While there is no official word on when the IPL 2025 will resume, it is expected that BCCI will move quickly to explore the options as the calendar for players (especially Indian) is tight. The BCCI could move the rest of the IPL 2025 to a foreign country, like it has in the past or wait for a window of 2-3 weeks in the coming months to finish the tournament.

Indo-Pak war: BCCI suspends IPL 2025 midway, prioritises player safety amid rising tensions - Report

Former tennis star Sania Mirza gave a &ldquo;strong&rdquo; and &ldquo;powerful&rdquo; message amid the high tensions between India and Pakistan as her Instagram story made the rounds. Putting weight to the nation&rsquo;s support in the near-war situation, Sania posted pictures of Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and flanked Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. The message did not go unnoticed as it quickly grabbed attention just hours after India conducted Operation Sindoor in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack. <o:p></o:p>
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Taking to her Instagram story, Sania reshared a post by journalist Faye D'Souza with the above-mentioned trio and wrote, &ldquo;the messaging in this very powerful photo perfectly captures who we are as a nation.&rdquo;<o:p></o:p>
Sania has been a highly successful tennis star and represented India for over two decades on tennis courts around the world. However, despite having Pakistan connections through her ex-husband Shoaib Malik, Sania has maintained strong support for India.
<img alt="Sania Mirza's Instagram story" src="https://img-cdn.publive.online/fit-in/796x626/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/05/09/VSlPiJl1pBvT9hynJF9v.png" style="width: 796px;">
On the other hand, like Sania, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh have also made the nation proud. They were the presser representatives of the Indian defence on Wednesday in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor.
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Colonel Sofia is a decorated officer of the Indian Army's Corps of Signals. Notably, she was lauded by the Supreme Court in 2020 in its landmark judgment allowing Permanent Commission to women officers in the Indian Army. She was present at Thursday's press briefing, where India hammered Pakistan's role in terrorism by naming and shaming its ministers and its past history in supporting terrorists.<o:p></o:p>
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Wing Commander Vyomika Singh is a helicopter pilot in the Indian Air Force. Vyomika Singh's flight into the skies started with a childhood ambition. Influenced by her name-Vyomika, which translates to "the one who lives in the sky,"-she wanted to be a pilot from as young as class six.<o:p></o:p>
She enrolled with the National Cadet Corps (NCC) to pursue her interest and thereafter completed an engineering degree, becoming the first in her family to become part of the armed forces. Her engineering academic background was a good basis for her aviation career.

Sania Mirza posted pictures of Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and flanked Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on her Instagram story. India News | Sports

Former tennis star Sania Mirza gave a “strong” and “powerful” message amid the high tensions between India and Pakistan as her Instagram story made the rounds. Putting weight to the nation’s support in the near-war situation, Sania posted pictures of Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and flanked Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. The message did not go unnoticed as it quickly grabbed attention just hours after India conducted Operation Sindoor in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack. Sania delivers strong and powerful message Taking to her Instagram story, Sania reshared a post by journalist Faye D'Souza with the above-mentioned trio and wrote, “the messaging in this very powerful photo perfectly captures who we are as a nation.” Sania has been a highly successful tennis star and represented India for over two decades on tennis courts around the world. However, despite having Pakistan connections through her ex-husband Shoaib Malik, Sania has maintained strong support for India. On the other hand, like Sania, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh have also made the nation proud. They were the presser representatives of the Indian defence on Wednesday in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor. Who are Colonel Sofia and Vyomika Singh? Colonel Sofia is a decorated officer of the Indian Army's Corps of Signals. Notably, she was lauded by the Supreme Court in 2020 in its landmark judgment allowing Permanent Commission to women officers in the Indian Army. She was present at Thursday's press briefing, where India hammered Pakistan's role in terrorism by naming and shaming its ministers and its past history in supporting terrorists. ALSO READ | Indo-Pak War | 'We are proud,' Neeraj Chopra reacts on Indian defence forces' swift reply to Pakistani attack Wing Commander Vyomika Singh is a helicopter pilot in the Indian Air Force. Vyomika Singh's flight into the skies started with a childhood ambition. Influenced by her name-Vyomika, which translates to "the one who lives in the sky,"-she wanted to be a pilot from as young as class six. She enrolled with the National Cadet Corps (NCC) to pursue her interest and thereafter completed an engineering degree, becoming the first in her family to become part of the armed forces. Her engineering academic background was a good basis for her aviation career.

Indo-Pak war: Sania Mirza gives 'strong' and 'powerful' message, posts photos of Sofiya Qureshi and Vyomika Singh

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