The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) contest between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is all set to go ahead despite border escalations between India and Pakistan. The contest set to take place at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow was subject to postponement after Thursday&rsquo;s match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was abandoned. <o:p></o:p>
While the reason for abandoning the match was mentioned as &ldquo;technical failure,&rdquo; it is well known that the Indian government did not want to take any chances and ordered a blackout in Dharamsala. The location is close to the India-Pakistan border, as the two nations are currently engaged in a near-war situation. <o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">LSG vs RCB to go ahead<o:p></o:p></h2>
"It is on as of now. We are reviewing the situation right now. It is an evolving situation. We haven't received any directive from the government. Obviously the decision will be taken keeping all the logistics in mind," Dhumal told PTI on Thursday night after the Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Delhi Capitals (DC) IPL 2025 game in Dharamsala was called off after 10.1 overs owing to what an IPL statement called "a significant technical failure."
On Thursday, fans were asked to vacate the stadium in Dharamsala after a blackout was ordered in the city. Floodlights were turned off and fans, along with players, were asked to leave the location at the earliest. Soon after abandoning the match, a special train was arranged for players to carry them from Pathankot to Delhi, as airports have been shut due to ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan.
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The players are expected to arrive in Delhi on Friday before they are moved to a safe environment. <o:p></o:p>
On the other hand, the IPL season&rsquo;s future was in limbo after Thursday&rsquo;s development. However, for now, the IPL will go ahead with a few changes expected. It has already been announced that Sunday&rsquo;s fixture between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings has been shifted to Ahmedabad, having previously been scheduled for Dharamsala.

The IPL 2025  contest between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is all set to go ahead despite border escalations between India and Pakistan. India News | Cricket | Sports

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) contest between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is all set to go ahead despite border escalations between India and Pakistan. The contest set to take place at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow was subject to postponement after Thursday’s match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was abandoned. While the reason for abandoning the match was mentioned as “technical failure,” it is well known that the Indian government did not want to take any chances and ordered a blackout in Dharamsala. The location is close to the India-Pakistan border, as the two nations are currently engaged in a near-war situation. LSG vs RCB to go ahead "It is on as of now. We are reviewing the situation right now. It is an evolving situation. We haven't received any directive from the government. Obviously the decision will be taken keeping all the logistics in mind," Dhumal told PTI on Thursday night after the Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Delhi Capitals (DC) IPL 2025 game in Dharamsala was called off after 10.1 overs owing to what an IPL statement called "a significant technical failure." On Thursday, fans were asked to vacate the stadium in Dharamsala after a blackout was ordered in the city. Floodlights were turned off and fans, along with players, were asked to leave the location at the earliest. Soon after abandoning the match, a special train was arranged for players to carry them from Pathankot to Delhi, as airports have been shut due to ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan. ALSO READ | Indo-Pak War | 'We are proud,' Neeraj Chopra reacts on Indian defence forces' swift reply to Pakistani attack The players are expected to arrive in Delhi on Friday before they are moved to a safe environment. On the other hand, the IPL season’s future was in limbo after Thursday’s development. However, for now, the IPL will go ahead with a few changes expected. It has already been announced that Sunday’s fixture between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings has been shifted to Ahmedabad, having previously been scheduled for Dharamsala.

'On as of now': IPL chairman Arun Dhumal gives go ahead for LSG vs RCB match in Lucknow

Punjab Kings may have taken another step towards the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs after their match against Delhi Capitals was abandoned due to floodlights failure on Thursday (May 8). While there is no official word from the IPL governing council (at the time of writing) over the outcome of the match and points distribution, we assume both Punjab and Delhi will be awarded one point each, as a rearrangement of fixtures looks highly unlikely. So, what happens to the IPL 2025 standings? Who will it affect most?<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Punjab in IPL 2025 Playoffs?<o:p></o:p></h2>
Assuming both Punjab and Delhi get a point, the former will take a step closer to the Playoffs as they will be on 16 points from 12 matches. A win on Thursday could have seen the 2014 runners-up go top of the standings, but that won&rsquo;t be the case as they will now sit level with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT) on 16 points. <o:p></o:p>
For Delhi, they will reach 14 points from 12 matches, level with Mumbai Indians, who have also played 12 matches. Both Delhi and Mumbai, in this case, are separated by Net Run Rate (NRR) and will go head-to-head on May 15 at Wankhede Stadium in a virtual Playoff match to decide who finishes in the top four. <o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">End of the road for KKR?<o:p></o:p></h2>
A point for Delhi will all but end Kolkata Knight Riders&rsquo; journey in the IPL Playoffs race. With two matches to go, KKR can reach a maximum of 15 points if they win their remaining matches. However, they won&rsquo;t be able to finish in the top three as RCB, GT and PBKS already have 16 points to their name. Interestingly, both Delhi and Mumbai (both with 14 points) play in a head-to-head match on May 15, thus meaning another team will reach 16 points, therefore eliminating KKR.
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<h2 class="MsoNormal">Can KKR still qualify for IPL 2025 Playoffs?<o:p></o:p></h2>
Technically, KKR can still reach the IPL 2025 Playoffs but need a miracle of sorts. They would need Mumbai to lose to Punjab on Sunday (May 11) and on the same day need Gujarat Titans to win against Delhi Capitals. This will mean, both Mumbai and Delhi will enter the head-to-head contest on May 15 with 14 points each. For KKR, this match should end in a washout or no result and both teams need to share the points and finish with 15 points each. <o:p></o:p>
In this scenario, if KKR win both their matches and the above equation is satisfied, coupled with at least one defeat for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in one of the matches, then the fourth spot will be decided on NRR. The trio of Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata will then contest for the fourth spot. <o:p></o:p>
However, a washout between DC and MI remains a highly unlikely probability.

PBKS may have taken another step towards the IPL 2025 Playoffs after their match against Delhi Capitals was abandoned due to floodlights failure on Thursday (May 8). India News | Cricket | Sports

Punjab Kings may have taken another step towards the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs after their match against Delhi Capitals was abandoned due to floodlights failure on Thursday (May 8). While there is no official word from the IPL governing council (at the time of writing) over the outcome of the match and points distribution, we assume both Punjab and Delhi will be awarded one point each, as a rearrangement of fixtures looks highly unlikely. So, what happens to the IPL 2025 standings? Who will it affect most? Punjab in IPL 2025 Playoffs? Assuming both Punjab and Delhi get a point, the former will take a step closer to the Playoffs as they will be on 16 points from 12 matches. A win on Thursday could have seen the 2014 runners-up go top of the standings, but that won’t be the case as they will now sit level with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT) on 16 points. For Delhi, they will reach 14 points from 12 matches, level with Mumbai Indians, who have also played 12 matches. Both Delhi and Mumbai, in this case, are separated by Net Run Rate (NRR) and will go head-to-head on May 15 at Wankhede Stadium in a virtual Playoff match to decide who finishes in the top four. End of the road for KKR? A point for Delhi will all but end Kolkata Knight Riders’ journey in the IPL Playoffs race. With two matches to go, KKR can reach a maximum of 15 points if they win their remaining matches. However, they won’t be able to finish in the top three as RCB, GT and PBKS already have 16 points to their name. Interestingly, both Delhi and Mumbai (both with 14 points) play in a head-to-head match on May 15, thus meaning another team will reach 16 points, therefore eliminating KKR. ALSO READ | Indo-Pak War | 'We are proud,' Neeraj Chopra reacts on Indian defence forces' swift reply to Pakistani attack Can KKR still qualify for IPL 2025 Playoffs? Technically, KKR can still reach the IPL 2025 Playoffs but need a miracle of sorts. They would need Mumbai to lose to Punjab on Sunday (May 11) and on the same day need Gujarat Titans to win against Delhi Capitals. This will mean, both Mumbai and Delhi will enter the head-to-head contest on May 15 with 14 points each. For KKR, this match should end in a washout or no result and both teams need to share the points and finish with 15 points each. In this scenario, if KKR win both their matches and the above equation is satisfied, coupled with at least one defeat for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in one of the matches, then the fourth spot will be decided on NRR. The trio of Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata will then contest for the fourth spot. However, a washout between DC and MI remains a highly unlikely probability.

IPL 2025: Punjab Kings near Playoffs, Kolkata Knight Riders on the brink of exit

The Pakistan Super League (PSL 2025) season is on the brink of postponement after tensions between India and Pakistan are quickly intensifying. Already suffering with poor infrastructure and lack of facilities, the organisers of the PSL are now considering postponing the tournament until May end of May. On the other hand, foreign players, including those from England and the West Indies, are now considering leaving the tournament midway.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">PSL to be postponed?</h2>
According to a BBC report, the PSL is looking at all options, including halting the tournament for a number of weeks, moving it to a single city or outside the country. Players and coaches from several countries are considering their options as Pakistan remains in a state of vulnerability, as India continues to retaliate after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, where at least 26 people (mostly tourists) lost their lives.
As of Thursday evening, the PSL contest between Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings was postponed after a blast near the Rawalpindi Stadium.
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The Pakistan Cricket Board have also urged the cricketers participating in the Pakistan Super League, which includes the local and the foreign cricketers, to leave Rawalpindi. This is a major setback for PCB, as the Pakistan Super League was providing some revenue following their losses in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Media managers from at least three of the six Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises confirmed that none of their foreign players had expressed a desire to leave the country.
Despite the state of emergency in Pakistan, PSL organisers remain keen for the tournament, which has eight fixtures outstanding, to be completed, but the safety of players remains their priority.

The Pakistan Super League (PSL 2025) season is on the brink of postponement after tensions between India and Pakistan are quickly intensifying. India News | Sports

The Pakistan Super League (PSL 2025) season is on the brink of postponement after tensions between India and Pakistan are quickly intensifying. Already suffering with poor infrastructure and lack of facilities, the organisers of the PSL are now considering postponing the tournament until May end of May. On the other hand, foreign players, including those from England and the West Indies, are now considering leaving the tournament midway. PSL to be postponed? According to a BBC report, the PSL is looking at all options, including halting the tournament for a number of weeks, moving it to a single city or outside the country. Players and coaches from several countries are considering their options as Pakistan remains in a state of vulnerability, as India continues to retaliate after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, where at least 26 people (mostly tourists) lost their lives. As of Thursday evening, the PSL contest between Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings was postponed after a blast near the Rawalpindi Stadium. ALSO READ | Rohit Sharma announces retirement from Test cricket The Pakistan Cricket Board have also urged the cricketers participating in the Pakistan Super League, which includes the local and the foreign cricketers, to leave Rawalpindi. This is a major setback for PCB, as the Pakistan Super League was providing some revenue following their losses in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Media managers from at least three of the six Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises confirmed that none of their foreign players had expressed a desire to leave the country. Despite the state of emergency in Pakistan, PSL organisers remain keen for the tournament, which has eight fixtures outstanding, to be completed, but the safety of players remains their priority.

India-Pak War: PSL in limbo, organisers consider postponing rest of season to May end - Report

Delhi Capitals are all set to play against Punjab Kings as they both look to book their place in the Playoffs of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). The contest on Wednesday (May 8) in Dharamsala will have bearings on the Playoff scenarios of Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals and Punjab. So what happens if Delhi Capitals beat Punjab Kings in Dharamsala?
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Will KKR get knocked out of IPL 2025?</h2>
If Delhi Capitals beat Punjab Kings, it could spell the end of the road for KKR in IPL 2025. The result would mean, Punjab Kings (15 points with 2 matches remaining), Delhi Capitals (15 points with 2 matches remaining) and Mumbai Indians (14 points with 2 matches remaining) will fight for a place in the top four. Since the three teams are also playing head-to-head matches between them and KKR, with two matches could reach a maximum of 15 points, at least two teams from the trio will reach 16 or more points.
KKR&rsquo;s defeat to Chennai Super Kings on Wednesday proved vital as they could reach a maximum of 15 points, even if they win against SunRisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Benglauru (RCB).
On the contrary, a defeat in either of those matches will spell the end of the road for KKR in the IPL 2025.
Lucknow Super Giants, on the other hand, will also have to win their remaining three matches to stand any chance of reaching the Playoffs in the IPL 2025.
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">What next for KKR?</h2>
KKR will need Punjab Kings to win all their matches, including beating Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians in the head-to-head matches.
This means PBKS will finish in the top three, leaving Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Lucknow Super Giants scrambling for the fourth place. Since Mumbai and Delhi are facing each other in a head-to-head contest on Thursday (May 15), KKR will need the Capitals to win at the Wankhede Stadium. KKR will also need Lucknow Super Giants to lose at least one of their three matches.
If the above set of equations are achieved, then KKR and DC will finish on 15 points while Mumbai will end the league phase with 14 points. Lucknow will also end with 14 points or fewer, leaving Delhi and Kolkata scrambling for a place in the Playoffs.
In this case, NRR will play a vital role in sending either team to the IPL 2025 Playoffs.

Delhi Capitals are all set to play against Punjab Kings as they both look to book their place in the Playoffs of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). India News | Cricket | Sports

Delhi Capitals are all set to play against Punjab Kings as they both look to book their place in the Playoffs of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). The contest on Wednesday (May 8) in Dharamsala will have bearings on the Playoff scenarios of Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals and Punjab. So what happens if Delhi Capitals beat Punjab Kings in Dharamsala? Will KKR get knocked out of IPL 2025? If Delhi Capitals beat Punjab Kings, it could spell the end of the road for KKR in IPL 2025. The result would mean, Punjab Kings (15 points with 2 matches remaining), Delhi Capitals (15 points with 2 matches remaining) and Mumbai Indians (14 points with 2 matches remaining) will fight for a place in the top four. Since the three teams are also playing head-to-head matches between them and KKR, with two matches could reach a maximum of 15 points, at least two teams from the trio will reach 16 or more points. KKR’s defeat to Chennai Super Kings on Wednesday proved vital as they could reach a maximum of 15 points, even if they win against SunRisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Benglauru (RCB). On the contrary, a defeat in either of those matches will spell the end of the road for KKR in the IPL 2025. Lucknow Super Giants, on the other hand, will also have to win their remaining three matches to stand any chance of reaching the Playoffs in the IPL 2025. ALSO READ | Rohit Sharma announces retirement from Test cricket What next for KKR? KKR will need Punjab Kings to win all their matches, including beating Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians in the head-to-head matches. This means PBKS will finish in the top three, leaving Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Lucknow Super Giants scrambling for the fourth place. Since Mumbai and Delhi are facing each other in a head-to-head contest on Thursday (May 15), KKR will need the Capitals to win at the Wankhede Stadium. KKR will also need Lucknow Super Giants to lose at least one of their three matches. If the above set of equations are achieved, then KKR and DC will finish on 15 points while Mumbai will end the league phase with 14 points. Lucknow will also end with 14 points or fewer, leaving Delhi and Kolkata scrambling for a place in the Playoffs. In this case, NRR will play a vital role in sending either team to the IPL 2025 Playoffs.

IPL 2025: What happens to KKR's Playoffs chances if Delhi Capitals beat Punjab Kings in Dharamsala?

Kolkata Knight Riders&rsquo; chances of qualifying for the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs took a major hit on Wednesday (May 7) as they lost to already eliminated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by two wickets. The defeat at the Eden Gardens has seen the three-time champions on the brink of elimination before the Playoffs. However, Ajinkya Rahane and Co. need a mathematical miracle along with a helping hand to reach the Playoffs.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">KKR need a mathematical miracle</h2>
At the time of writing, KKR, with two matches in hand, can reach a maximum of 15 points (if they win), meaning they can no longer finish in the top two of the IPL 2025 standings. Another defeat for the defending champions will see their elimination get official, while a win will see them stay in the hunt for a Playoff place for another day.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">What favour would KKR need?</h2>
Assuming KKR win both their matches, SunRisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will drop points as a result. SRH are already out of the Playoff race and RCB are uncatchable since they already are on 16 points. KKR will need Punjab Kings to win all their matches, including beating Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians in the head-to-head matches.
This means PBKS will finish in the top three, leaving Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Lucknow Super Giants scrambling for the fourth place. Since Mumbai and Delhi are facing each other in a head-to-head contest on Thursday (May 15), KKR will need the Capitals to win at the Wankhede Stadium. KKR will also need Lucknow Super Giants to lose at least one of their three matches.
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If the above set of equations are achieved, then KKR and DC will finish on 15 points while Mumbai will end the league phase with 14 points. Lucknow will also end with 14 points or fewer, leaving Delhi and Kolkata scrambling for a place in the Playoffs.
In this case, NRR will play a vital role in sending either team to the IPL 2025 Playoffs. Both KKR and DC have positive run rates and will be largely influenced by the margin of their wins and defeats in the remaining matches.
However, any other set of results will see Kolkata Knight Riders pack their bags early from IPL 2025. &nbsp;

KKR’s chances of qualifying for the IPL 2025 Playoffs took a major hit on Wednesday (May 7) as they lost to already eliminated CSK by two wickets. India News | Cricket | Sports

Kolkata Knight Riders’ chances of qualifying for the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs took a major hit on Wednesday (May 7) as they lost to already eliminated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by two wickets. The defeat at the Eden Gardens has seen the three-time champions on the brink of elimination before the Playoffs. However, Ajinkya Rahane and Co. need a mathematical miracle along with a helping hand to reach the Playoffs. KKR need a mathematical miracle At the time of writing, KKR, with two matches in hand, can reach a maximum of 15 points (if they win), meaning they can no longer finish in the top two of the IPL 2025 standings. Another defeat for the defending champions will see their elimination get official, while a win will see them stay in the hunt for a Playoff place for another day. What favour would KKR need? Assuming KKR win both their matches, SunRisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will drop points as a result. SRH are already out of the Playoff race and RCB are uncatchable since they already are on 16 points. KKR will need Punjab Kings to win all their matches, including beating Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians in the head-to-head matches. This means PBKS will finish in the top three, leaving Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Lucknow Super Giants scrambling for the fourth place. Since Mumbai and Delhi are facing each other in a head-to-head contest on Thursday (May 15), KKR will need the Capitals to win at the Wankhede Stadium. KKR will also need Lucknow Super Giants to lose at least one of their three matches. ALSO READ | Rohit Sharma announces retirement from Test cricket If the above set of equations are achieved, then KKR and DC will finish on 15 points while Mumbai will end the league phase with 14 points. Lucknow will also end with 14 points or fewer, leaving Delhi and Kolkata scrambling for a place in the Playoffs. In this case, NRR will play a vital role in sending either team to the IPL 2025 Playoffs. Both KKR and DC have positive run rates and will be largely influenced by the margin of their wins and defeats in the remaining matches. However, any other set of results will see Kolkata Knight Riders pack their bags early from IPL 2025.

KKR's IPL 2025 Playoffs Qualification scenario: Can Ajinkya Rahane's side book top four berth, here's what the standings say

Rajasthan Royals have roped in South African batter Lhuan-dre Pretorius as a replacement for injured Nitish Rana in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). In an announcement made on Thursday (May 8), Pretorius will come into the side after Nitish Rana picked up a calf injury. Interestingly, with two more matches remaining and no Playoffs, Pretorius&rsquo; signing comes too little, too late for the 2008 IPL champions.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Lhuan-dre Pretorius replaces Nitish Rana</h2>
Pretorius, a promising young top-order batter, has featured in 33 T20 matches, scoring 911 runs in 33 T20s, including a highest score of 97. He joins the Royals at his base price&nbsp;of&nbsp;INR&nbsp;30&nbsp;Lakh ($35,000) and will be joining the squad ahead of the side&rsquo;s IPL 2025 contest against fellow strugglers Chennai Super Kings on Monday (May 12).
So far, the IPL 2025 campaign has been frustrating, with Rajasthan winning just three of the 12 matches and sitting above bottom-placed CSK on Net Run Rate. However, a defeat on Monday in the head-to-head contest against CSK could see them condemned to the bottom spot. The three wins so far have come against Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans and CSK in the reverse fixture.
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Rajasthan will drop the curtains on their IPL 2025 campaign against Punjab Kings at their traditional home in Punjab at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Despite the poor season, RR have few notable positives, including Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The 14-year-old from Bihar became the youngest player to score an IPL hundred when he did so during the Gujarat Titans match.
The hundred was also the fastest by an Indian in the competition&rsquo;s history, having reached the feat on 35 balls.
On the contrary, RR have also missed the services of Sanju Samson, who has also been ruled out of the season. Riyan Parag is currently captaining the side and did so during the first three matches of the season, when Samson was playing as an impact player.

Rajasthan Royals have roped in South African batter Lhuan-dre Pretorius as a replacement for injured Nitish Rana in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). India News | Cricket | Sports

Rajasthan Royals have roped in South African batter Lhuan-dre Pretorius as a replacement for injured Nitish Rana in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). In an announcement made on Thursday (May 8), Pretorius will come into the side after Nitish Rana picked up a calf injury. Interestingly, with two more matches remaining and no Playoffs, Pretorius’ signing comes too little, too late for the 2008 IPL champions. Lhuan-dre Pretorius replaces Nitish Rana Pretorius, a promising young top-order batter, has featured in 33 T20 matches, scoring 911 runs in 33 T20s, including a highest score of 97. He joins the Royals at his base price of INR 30 Lakh ($35,000) and will be joining the squad ahead of the side’s IPL 2025 contest against fellow strugglers Chennai Super Kings on Monday (May 12). So far, the IPL 2025 campaign has been frustrating, with Rajasthan winning just three of the 12 matches and sitting above bottom-placed CSK on Net Run Rate. However, a defeat on Monday in the head-to-head contest against CSK could see them condemned to the bottom spot. The three wins so far have come against Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans and CSK in the reverse fixture. ALSO READ | Rohit Sharma announces retirement from Test cricket Rajasthan will drop the curtains on their IPL 2025 campaign against Punjab Kings at their traditional home in Punjab at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Despite the poor season, RR have few notable positives, including Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The 14-year-old from Bihar became the youngest player to score an IPL hundred when he did so during the Gujarat Titans match. The hundred was also the fastest by an Indian in the competition’s history, having reached the feat on 35 balls. On the contrary, RR have also missed the services of Sanju Samson, who has also been ruled out of the season. Riyan Parag is currently captaining the side and did so during the first three matches of the season, when Samson was playing as an impact player.

IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals rope in Lhuan-dre Pretorius as replacement for injured Nitish Rana

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5 Players who can succeed Rohit Sharma as new Test captain - one name will shock you

Former India chief selector MSK Prasad has voiced his opinion on Team India&rsquo;s new captain after Rohit Sharma decided to retire from the Test format. In an Instagram story on his handle, Rohit called time on his Test career, paving the way for the next generation to take over. This leaves Indian selectors to find a new captain ahead of the crucial England tour. However, according to Prasad, Jasprit Bumrah should be the front-runner in getting the captaincy job.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Bumrah to lead Team India?</h2>
&ldquo;Why not, man? Why not? Since he&rsquo;s fit now, why not?&rdquo; Prasad said when asked if Bumrah is still in contention for the captaincy.
&ldquo;You have three choices right now: Bumrah, Shubman Gill, and KL Rahul. These are the three options. If you&rsquo;re looking at Bumrah, he will obviously play both cycles&mdash;this one and the next&mdash;so there&rsquo;s nothing wrong.
&ldquo;And whatever opportunities he&rsquo;s had to lead, he&rsquo;s done extremely well,&rdquo; Prasad added.
Rohit&rsquo;s Test retirement comes a month before the high-voltage series against England starts as India targets the World Test Championship (WTC) title. Indian men&rsquo;s team selectors will have several names on the list of possible names to lead the side, including Shubman Gill, KL Rahul and others. However, according to Prasad, Gill should be a deputy to Bumrah and be groomed as a future skipper.
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&ldquo;I think I&rsquo;m okay with either of them (Gill or Bumrah). They&rsquo;re considering both. I think to start off with a series like England, we don&rsquo;t want anyone getting under pressure. See, I think Shubman needs one good series in England or New Zealand so he can focus on his batting.
&ldquo;So, I think Bumrah is a fantastic leader. There&rsquo;s no second thought about that. You can start with Bumrah and make Shubman vice-captain,&rdquo; Prasad said.
India&rsquo;s England tour begins on June 20 with the first Test being played at Headingley in Leeds.

In an Instagram story on his handle, Rohit called time on his Test career, paving the way for the next generation to take over as captain of the Indian Cricket Team. India News | Sports

Former India chief selector MSK Prasad has voiced his opinion on Team India’s new captain after Rohit Sharma decided to retire from the Test format. In an Instagram story on his handle, Rohit called time on his Test career, paving the way for the next generation to take over. This leaves Indian selectors to find a new captain ahead of the crucial England tour. However, according to Prasad, Jasprit Bumrah should be the front-runner in getting the captaincy job. Bumrah to lead Team India? “Why not, man? Why not? Since he’s fit now, why not?” Prasad said when asked if Bumrah is still in contention for the captaincy. “You have three choices right now: Bumrah, Shubman Gill, and KL Rahul. These are the three options. If you’re looking at Bumrah, he will obviously play both cycles—this one and the next—so there’s nothing wrong. “And whatever opportunities he’s had to lead, he’s done extremely well,” Prasad added. Rohit’s Test retirement comes a month before the high-voltage series against England starts as India targets the World Test Championship (WTC) title. Indian men’s team selectors will have several names on the list of possible names to lead the side, including Shubman Gill, KL Rahul and others. However, according to Prasad, Gill should be a deputy to Bumrah and be groomed as a future skipper. ALSO READ | Rohit Sharma announces retirement from Test cricket “I think I’m okay with either of them (Gill or Bumrah). They’re considering both. I think to start off with a series like England, we don’t want anyone getting under pressure. See, I think Shubman needs one good series in England or New Zealand so he can focus on his batting. “So, I think Bumrah is a fantastic leader. There’s no second thought about that. You can start with Bumrah and make Shubman vice-captain,” Prasad said. India’s England tour begins on June 20 with the first Test being played at Headingley in Leeds.

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Bollywood celebrities including Anupam Kher, Riteish Deshmukh and others were the first to react on Wednesday (May 7) as Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor, carrying out a series of precision strikes targeting nine terror targets, including terror camps and launchpads, in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Celebrities react</h2>
After the Pahalgam terror attacks on April 22 where at least 26 tourists were dead, the Indian Government in early hours of Wednesday launched a series of attacks on Pakistan. In the aftermath of the attacks, celebrities did not hold back and put weight on the government&rsquo;s strategic attacks on Pakistan.
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भारत माता की जय! 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OperationSindoor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OperationSindoor</a>
&mdash; Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnupamPKher/status/1919921087053193284?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 7, 2025</a></blockquote>

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&ldquo;Bharat Mata ki Jai! #OperationSindoor,&rdquo; read a tweet from Anupam Kher on his X handle.
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Jai Hind Ki Sena &hellip; भारत माता की जय !!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OperationSindoor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OperationSindoor</a> <a href="https://t.co/OtjxdLJskC">pic.twitter.com/OtjxdLJskC</a>
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Veteran actor Riteish Deshmukh also supported the Indian Government&rsquo;s action and took to his X handle and wrote, &ldquo;Jai Hind ki Sena...Bharat Mata ki Jai! Operation Sindoor.&rdquo;<o:p></o:p>
Senior film director Madhur Bhandarkar wrote &ldquo;Our prayers are with our forces. One nation, together we stand. Jai Hind, Vande Mataram.&rdquo;<o:p></o:p>
Actor Nimrat Kaur took to her Instagram handle and wrote &ldquo;United with our forces. One country. One mission. #JaiHind #OperationSindoor @mygovindia @indianarmy.adgpi @narendramodi,&rdquo; giving a special mention to PM Narendra Modi.
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Dharmo Rakshati Rakshata Jai Hind ki Sena 🙏🏼<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OperationSindoor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OperationSindoor</a>
&mdash; Virrender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) <a href="https://twitter.com/virendersehwag/status/1919948465779437698?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 7, 2025</a></blockquote>

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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OperationSindoor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OperationSindoor</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JaiHind?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JaiHind</a> 🇮🇳👊🙌 <a href="https://t.co/JCkgzlDZ3k">pic.twitter.com/JCkgzlDZ3k</a>
&mdash; Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImRaina/status/1919950691050692615?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 7, 2025</a></blockquote>

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&mdash; Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) <a href="https://twitter.com/GautamGambhir/status/1919960096701890661?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 7, 2025</a></blockquote>

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ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/justice-is-served-indian-army-india-launches-operation-sindoor-strikes-9-terror-targets-in-pakistan-pok-9042294" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">&lsquo;Justice is served&rsquo;: Indian armed forces launch &lsquo;Operation Sindoor&rsquo;, strike 9 terror targets in Pakistan, PoK</a>
India&rsquo;s strikes on Pakistan were confirmed by the Ministry of Defence calling them a &ldquo;focused, measured and non-escalatory&rdquo; response to the recent attack in Jammu and Kashmir&rsquo;s Pahalgam, where terrorists brutally killed 26 civilians after identifying and segregating them.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">&lsquo;Justice is served&rsquo;: Indian Army</h2>
At 1:51 am, the Indian Army posted on X (formerly Twitter): &ldquo;Justice is served. Jai Hind!&rdquo;
The post followed reports of explosions being heard in Muzaffarabad, Bahawalpur (in Pakistan&rsquo;s Punjab province), and other areas.
A press release by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), shared just before 2 am, officially announced the launch of &lsquo;Operation Sindoor&rsquo;.

Bollywood celebrities including Anupam Kher, Riteish Deshmukh and others were the first to react on Wednesday (May 7) as Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor. World | India News | Pakistan

Bollywood celebrities including Anupam Kher, Riteish Deshmukh and others were the first to react on Wednesday (May 7) as Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor, carrying out a series of precision strikes targeting nine terror targets, including terror camps and launchpads, in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Celebrities react After the Pahalgam terror attacks on April 22 where at least 26 tourists were dead, the Indian Government in early hours of Wednesday launched a series of attacks on Pakistan. In the aftermath of the attacks, celebrities did not hold back and put weight on the government’s strategic attacks on Pakistan. भारत माता की जय! 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳#OperationSindoor — Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) May 7, 2025 “Bharat Mata ki Jai! #OperationSindoor,” read a tweet from Anupam Kher on his X handle. Jai Hind Ki Sena … भारत माता की जय !!!! #OperationSindoor pic.twitter.com/OtjxdLJskC — Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) May 6, 2025 Veteran actor Riteish Deshmukh also supported the Indian Government’s action and took to his X handle and wrote, “Jai Hind ki Sena...Bharat Mata ki Jai! Operation Sindoor.” Senior film director Madhur Bhandarkar wrote “Our prayers are with our forces. One nation, together we stand. Jai Hind, Vande Mataram.” Actor Nimrat Kaur took to her Instagram handle and wrote “United with our forces. One country. One mission. #JaiHind #OperationSindoor @mygovindia @indianarmy.adgpi @narendramodi,” giving a special mention to PM Narendra Modi. Dharmo Rakshati Rakshata Jai Hind ki Sena 🙏🏼#OperationSindoor — Virrender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) May 7, 2025 #OperationSindoor #JaiHind 🇮🇳👊🙌 pic.twitter.com/JCkgzlDZ3k — Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) May 7, 2025 Jai Hind! 🇮🇳🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/dTN5Cm8yiX — Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) May 7, 2025 ALSO READ | ‘Justice is served’: Indian armed forces launch ‘Operation Sindoor’, strike 9 terror targets in Pakistan, PoK India’s strikes on Pakistan were confirmed by the Ministry of Defence calling them a “focused, measured and non-escalatory” response to the recent attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, where terrorists brutally killed 26 civilians after identifying and segregating them. ‘Justice is served’: Indian Army At 1:51 am, the Indian Army posted on X (formerly Twitter): “Justice is served. Jai Hind!” The post followed reports of explosions being heard in Muzaffarabad, Bahawalpur (in Pakistan’s Punjab province), and other areas. A press release by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), shared just before 2 am, officially announced the launch of ‘Operation Sindoor’.

Operation Sindoor: Celebrities react as India strikes terror targets in Pakistan

The Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor, carrying out a series of precision strikes targeting nine terror targets, including terror camps and launchpads, in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in the early hours of Wednesday (May 7) morning. The operation was carried out after at least 26 people lost their lives in the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. After the latest strikes, the families of the victims gave their first reaction and thanked the Indian government.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Families of Pahalgam terror attack victims react after India strikes Pakistan</h2>
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OperationSindoor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OperationSindoor</a> | Wife of Shubham Dwivedi who lost his life in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PahalgamTerroristAttack?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PahalgamTerroristAttack</a>, says, "I want to thank PM Modi for taking revenge for my husband's death. My entire family had trust in him, and the way he replied (to Pakistan), he has kept our trust alive. This&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/SbSsFcWU1k">pic.twitter.com/SbSsFcWU1k</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1919925891167354944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 7, 2025</a></blockquote>

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"I want to thank PM Modi for taking revenge for my husband's death. My entire family had trust in him, and the way he replied (to Pakistan), he has kept our trust alive. This is the real tribute to my husband. Wherever my husband is, he will be at peace today,&rdquo; the wife of Shubham Dwivedi, who lost his life in the Pahalgam terrorist attack said.<o:p></o:p>
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Pune | On <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OperationSindoor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OperationSindoor</a>, Pragati Jagdale, wife of Santosh Jagdale who was killed in Pahalgam terror attack, says, "It's a befitting reply after the way those terrorists erased the vermilion of our daughters...On hearing the name of this operation, I got tears in my eyes. I&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/F9AcqHWANk">pic.twitter.com/F9AcqHWANk</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1919923408579555820?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 7, 2025</a></blockquote>

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On the other hand, Pragati Jagdale, wife of Santosh Jagdale said, "It's a befitting reply after the way those terrorists erased the vermilion of our daughters...On hearing the name of this operation, I got tears in my eyes. I sincerely thank the government.&rdquo;<o:p></o:p>
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"Salute Army, thank PM Modi," Relatives of victims of Pahalgam attack applaud India strike on Pak terror infra Read <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ANI</a> story | <a href="https://t.co/jSHgLWtQDN">https://t.co/jSHgLWtQDN</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pahalgamvictims?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pahalgamvictims</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndianArmy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndianArmy</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NarendraModi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NarendraModi</a> <a href="https://t.co/1GkzDrl9zI">pic.twitter.com/1GkzDrl9zI</a>
&mdash; ANI Digital (@ani_digital) <a href="https://twitter.com/ani_digital/status/1919922188896866537?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 7, 2025</a></blockquote>

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"Salute Army, thank PM Modi," relatives of victims of the Pahalgam attack added.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Pune | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OperationSindoor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OperationSindoor</a> | "I cried a lot on hearing the name of the operation . It is a real tribute and justice to those who were killed by terrorists," says Asavari Jagdale, daughter of Santosh Jagdale, who was killed in Pahlagam terror attack <a href="https://t.co/L6Wh7HivHM">pic.twitter.com/L6Wh7HivHM</a>
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"I cried a lot on hearing the name of the operation . It is a real tribute and justice to those who were killed by terrorists," says Asavari Jagdale, daughter of Santosh Jagdale,
The terror attacks carried out on April 22 saw at least 26 innocent people lose their lives who were in Pahalgam enjoying with families and friends.
ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/justice-is-served-indian-army-india-launches-operation-sindoor-strikes-9-terror-targets-in-pakistan-pok-9042294" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">&lsquo;Justice is served&rsquo;: Indian armed forces launch &lsquo;Operation Sindoor&rsquo;, strike 9 terror targets in Pakistan, PoK</a>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; tab-stops: 210.7pt;">India launches Operation Sindoor&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <o:p></o:p></h2>
In the early hours of Wednesday morning, the Indian Air Force shot at nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). <o:p></o:p>
The Ministry of Defence confirmed the strikes, calling them a &ldquo;focused, measured and non-escalatory&rdquo; response to the recent attack in Jammu and Kashmir&rsquo;s Pahalgam, where terrorists brutally killed 26 civilians after identifying and segregating them.<o:p></o:p>
&lsquo;Justice is served,&rsquo; says the Indian Army<o:p></o:p>
At 1:51 am, the Indian Army posted on X (formerly Twitter): &ldquo;Justice is served. Jai Hind!&rdquo;<o:p></o:p>
The post followed reports of explosions that were heard in Muzaffarabad, Bahawalpur (in Pakistan&rsquo;s Punjab province), and other areas.<o:p></o:p>
A press release by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), shared just before 2 am, officially announced the launch of &lsquo;Operation Sindoor&rsquo;.

After Operation Sindoor, the families of the victims of  Pahalgam terror attack  gave their first reaction and thanked the Indian government. World | India News | Pakistan

The Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor, carrying out a series of precision strikes targeting nine terror targets, including terror camps and launchpads, in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in the early hours of Wednesday (May 7) morning. The operation was carried out after at least 26 people lost their lives in the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. After the latest strikes, the families of the victims gave their first reaction and thanked the Indian government. Families of Pahalgam terror attack victims react after India strikes Pakistan #WATCH | #OperationSindoor | Wife of Shubham Dwivedi who lost his life in #PahalgamTerroristAttack, says, "I want to thank PM Modi for taking revenge for my husband's death. My entire family had trust in him, and the way he replied (to Pakistan), he has kept our trust alive. This… pic.twitter.com/SbSsFcWU1k — ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2025 "I want to thank PM Modi for taking revenge for my husband's death. My entire family had trust in him, and the way he replied (to Pakistan), he has kept our trust alive. This is the real tribute to my husband. Wherever my husband is, he will be at peace today,” the wife of Shubham Dwivedi, who lost his life in the Pahalgam terrorist attack said. Pune | On #OperationSindoor, Pragati Jagdale, wife of Santosh Jagdale who was killed in Pahalgam terror attack, says, "It's a befitting reply after the way those terrorists erased the vermilion of our daughters...On hearing the name of this operation, I got tears in my eyes. I… pic.twitter.com/F9AcqHWANk — ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2025 On the other hand, Pragati Jagdale, wife of Santosh Jagdale said, "It's a befitting reply after the way those terrorists erased the vermilion of our daughters...On hearing the name of this operation, I got tears in my eyes. I sincerely thank the government.” "Salute Army, thank PM Modi," Relatives of victims of Pahalgam attack applaud India strike on Pak terror infra Read @ANI story | https://t.co/jSHgLWtQDN#Pahalgamvictims #IndianArmy #NarendraModi pic.twitter.com/1GkzDrl9zI — ANI Digital (@ani_digital) May 7, 2025 "Salute Army, thank PM Modi," relatives of victims of the Pahalgam attack added. #WATCH | Pune | #OperationSindoor | "I cried a lot on hearing the name of the operation . It is a real tribute and justice to those who were killed by terrorists," says Asavari Jagdale, daughter of Santosh Jagdale, who was killed in Pahlagam terror attack pic.twitter.com/L6Wh7HivHM — ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2025 "I cried a lot on hearing the name of the operation . It is a real tribute and justice to those who were killed by terrorists," says Asavari Jagdale, daughter of Santosh Jagdale, The terror attacks carried out on April 22 saw at least 26 innocent people lose their lives who were in Pahalgam enjoying with families and friends. ALSO READ | ‘Justice is served’: Indian armed forces launch ‘Operation Sindoor’, strike 9 terror targets in Pakistan, PoK India launches Operation Sindoor In the early hours of Wednesday morning, the Indian Air Force shot at nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The Ministry of Defence confirmed the strikes, calling them a “focused, measured and non-escalatory” response to the recent attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, where terrorists brutally killed 26 civilians after identifying and segregating them. ‘Justice is served,’ says the Indian Army At 1:51 am, the Indian Army posted on X (formerly Twitter): “Justice is served. Jai Hind!” The post followed reports of explosions that were heard in Muzaffarabad, Bahawalpur (in Pakistan’s Punjab province), and other areas. A press release by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), shared just before 2 am, officially announced the launch of ‘Operation Sindoor’.

Operation Sindoor: Families of Pahalgam terror attack victims react as India strikes terror targets in Pakistan

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