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Amid the ongoing IPL 2025 playoffs, some movement is occurring in the UK within the India-A squad ahead of their warm-up fixtures, starting Friday (May 30). Per the latest report, a key member of the senior team picked for the five-match Test series against England will link up with the A squad to get much-needed practice ahead of the challenging tour. While a few are busy with the IPL knockouts, those scheduled to travel in different batches are gearing up for the Test series.&nbsp;Ace batter KL Rahul will join the India-A squad in the UK and play the second warm-up match against England Lions in Northampton beginning June 6. Per an Indian Express report, Rahul will fly to England on Monday (June 2), earlier before the main squad leaves for the tour.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2025-we-have-lost-the-battle-but-not-the-war-pbks-captain-shreyas-iyer-not-ready-to-drop-guard-despite-qualifier-1-thrashing-rcb-1748595606502">‘We have lost the battle but not the war’: PBKS captain Iyer not ready to drop guard despite Qualifier 1 thrashing</a> &nbsp;Part of the 18-man squad for England Tests, Rahul has informed BCCI of his decision to play the second practice match following his IPL team, Delhi Capitals’ exit from the ongoing season. &nbsp;“He will be flying on Monday and will be playing a second warm-up game with the India A side. As he is part of the senior men’s team, which will be playing five Test matches in the series, these matches will give him game time and match practice,” a BCCI source close to the information said, as&nbsp;quoted by the Indian Express. &nbsp;While India-A begins their shadow tour in Canterbury, a full-strength Indian team will play them in an intra-squad match in Beckenham on June 13 before facing England in the first Test in Leeds starting June 20. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Rahul played as an opener on India’s last away tour against Australia Down Under, scoring 255 runs in five Tests at an average of 30.66, including two fifties. Although his first game heroics (26 and 77) helped India win the Perth Test, he failed to maximise his form in the remaining matches, where, after Rohit Sharma’s return to the side, his position shuffled across, leading to instability and thus lack of runs.

Key senior team batter included in India-A squad for second warm up game in England

Amid the ongoing IPL 2025 playoffs, some movement is occurring in the UK within the India-A squad ahead of their warm-up fixtures, starting Friday (May 30). Per the latest report, a key member of the senior team picked for the five-match Test series against England will link up with the A squad to get much-needed practice ahead of the challenging tour. While a few are busy with the IPL knockouts, those scheduled to travel in different batches are gearing up for the Test series. Ace batter KL Rahul will join the India-A squad in the UK and play the second warm-up match against England Lions in Northampton beginning June 6. Per an Indian Express report, Rahul will fly to England on Monday (June 2), earlier before the main squad leaves for the tour. Also read | ‘We have lost the battle but not the war’: PBKS captain Iyer not ready to drop guard despite Qualifier 1 thrashing Part of the 18-man squad for England Tests, Rahul has informed BCCI of his decision to play the second practice match following his IPL team, Delhi Capitals’ exit from the ongoing season. “He will be flying on Monday and will be playing a second warm-up game with the India A side. As he is part of the senior men’s team, which will be playing five Test matches in the series, these matches will give him game time and match practice,” a BCCI source close to the information said, as quoted by the Indian Express. While India-A begins their shadow tour in Canterbury, a full-strength Indian team will play them in an intra-squad match in Beckenham on June 13 before facing England in the first Test in Leeds starting June 20. Meanwhile, Rahul played as an opener on India’s last away tour against Australia Down Under, scoring 255 runs in five Tests at an average of 30.66, including two fifties. Although his first game heroics (26 and 77) helped India win the Perth Test, he failed to maximise his form in the remaining matches, where, after Rohit Sharma’s return to the side, his position shuffled across, leading to instability and thus lack of runs.

While a few are busy with the IPL knockouts, those scheduled to travel in different batches are gearing up for the Test series.

Key senior team batter included in India-A squad for second warm-up game in England

Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer is not ready to drop the guard despite his team suffering an eight-wicket loss at the hands of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 in Mullanpur. The table toppers were a pale shadow of themselves in the first playoff game this season, getting all out on a mere 101 inside 15 overs. Though they had their moments in the second innings, the hosts failed to defend the total as RCB won the match and qualified for the final.&nbsp;Punjab batted first on a tricky Mullanpur pitch, losing four wickets inside the Powerplay, including their captain, Iyer. RCB seamers Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal and returning Josh Hazlewood all made light work of all PBKS run-getters before spinner Suyesh Sharma broke their back with three wickets in his first two overs.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2025-eliminator-mi-vs-gt-match-preview-no-second-chance-as-gujarat-mumbai-prepare-1748588333787">Preview - No second chance as Gujarat-Mumbai prepare for IPL 2025 Eliminator</a> &nbsp;Overseas all-rounders Marcus Stoinis and Azmatullah Omarzai tried saving Punjab’s sinking ship but failed, as they got out cheaply in front of their home crowd. In the second innings, they picked two wickets but conceded the result inside 11 overs. &nbsp;However, they are not out of the tournament yet; to finish inside the top two, they must win Qualifier 2, where they face the winner of the Eliminator between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans. &nbsp;“Not a day to forget, but got to go back to the drawing board. We lost a lot of wickets (in the first innings. There’s a lot to go back and study on,” Iyer reflected on his side’s eight-wicket loss against RCB. &nbsp;He, however, backed his planning for this clash but admitted that failed execution led to this outcome, which they need to work on before the next game. &nbsp;“I am not doubting my decisions, to be honest. Whatever we did in terms of planning, outside of the ground whatever (planning) we did, I think it was on point. Just that we couldn’t execute it on the field,” Iyer continued.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Can’t even blame the bowlers, as it was a low total to defend. We’ve got to work on our batting, especially on this wicket. In all the games we have played here, there has been some variable bounce.” &nbsp;He concluded by saying, “We can’t give such reasons because we are professionals at the end of the day, and we have to bat according to the situation and we have to live up to it.”

‘We have lost the battle but not the war’: PBKS captain Iyer not ready to drop guard despite Qualifier 1 thrashing

Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer is not ready to drop the guard despite his team suffering an eight-wicket loss at the hands of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 in Mullanpur. The table toppers were a pale shadow of themselves in the first playoff game this season, getting all out on a mere 101 inside 15 overs. Though they had their moments in the second innings, the hosts failed to defend the total as RCB won the match and qualified for the final. Punjab batted first on a tricky Mullanpur pitch, losing four wickets inside the Powerplay, including their captain, Iyer. RCB seamers Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal and returning Josh Hazlewood all made light work of all PBKS run-getters before spinner Suyesh Sharma broke their back with three wickets in his first two overs. Also read | Preview - No second chance as Gujarat-Mumbai prepare for IPL 2025 Eliminator Overseas all-rounders Marcus Stoinis and Azmatullah Omarzai tried saving Punjab’s sinking ship but failed, as they got out cheaply in front of their home crowd. In the second innings, they picked two wickets but conceded the result inside 11 overs. However, they are not out of the tournament yet; to finish inside the top two, they must win Qualifier 2, where they face the winner of the Eliminator between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans. “Not a day to forget, but got to go back to the drawing board. We lost a lot of wickets (in the first innings. There’s a lot to go back and study on,” Iyer reflected on his side’s eight-wicket loss against RCB. He, however, backed his planning for this clash but admitted that failed execution led to this outcome, which they need to work on before the next game. “I am not doubting my decisions, to be honest. Whatever we did in terms of planning, outside of the ground whatever (planning) we did, I think it was on point. Just that we couldn’t execute it on the field,” Iyer continued. “Can’t even blame the bowlers, as it was a low total to defend. We’ve got to work on our batting, especially on this wicket. In all the games we have played here, there has been some variable bounce.” He concluded by saying, “We can’t give such reasons because we are professionals at the end of the day, and we have to bat according to the situation and we have to live up to it.”

PBKS are not out of the tournament yet; to finish inside the top two, they must win Qualifier 2, where they face the winner of the Eliminator between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans.

Gujarat Titans (GT) and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mumbai-indians">Mumbai Indians (MI)</a> are set to clash in the high-stakes <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/eliminator">Eliminator</a> of IPL 2025 at the New Chandigarh Stadium on Friday (May 30). Both teams had strong phases in the league stage where GT had started as table-toppers and MI had everyone bite their nails after a poor start in the initial five games.&nbsp;But neither of them could maintain consistency and missed out on the top two spots. Now, both teams will look to win this one and advance ahead in the tournament. The winner of this match will go on to face Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Qualifier 2 on Sunday (June 1) in Ahmedabad.&nbsp;Pitch Report&nbsp;&nbsp;The Mullanpur pitch has shown a mixed nature so far. Out of five games played here, teams batting first have won three times. But the recent match between PBKS and RCB for Qualifier 1, suggests early pace can dominate. In that match, Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Yash Dayal ripped through the PBKS top order during the powerplay. Later, Suyash Sharma’s spin took control of the remaining batters.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ipl-2025-gt-vs-mi-eliminator-head-to-head-in-playoff-records-and-iconic-performances-1748524107177">IPL 2025 | GT vs MI Eliminator: Head-to-head, playoff records and iconic performances</a>&nbsp;The fact that neither GT nor MI have played in Mullanpur this season makes this clash more fascinating. The team that adapts early to the conditions will be ahead in the game..&nbsp;Weather Report&nbsp;Chandigarh has seen warm and dry days recently, and Thursday will be no different. The temperature is expected to be around 30°C during the match. There is no rain forecast, so we’re all set for a full game.&nbsp;As per the Indian Meteorological Department(IMD), the weather in Mullanpur will be slightly cloudy, and there is a 10 per cent chance of rain. However, it will most likely be passing showers, but won't affect the course of the game as additional 120 minutes have been allotted to the fixture to complete a full 40-over match.&nbsp;The last time when GT and MI had met, it was a rain-affected match, where GT had won a last-ball thriller in Mumbai.

The Mullanpur pitch has shown a mixed nature so far. Out of five games played here, teams batting first have won three times. But the recent match between PBKS and RCB for Qualifier 1, suggests early pace bowling can dominate.

Gujarat Titans (GT) and Mumbai Indians (MI) are set to clash in the high-stakes Eliminator of IPL 2025 at the New Chandigarh Stadium on Friday (May 30). Both teams had strong phases in the league stage where GT had started as table-toppers and MI had everyone bite their nails after a poor start in the initial five games. But neither of them could maintain consistency and missed out on the top two spots. Now, both teams will look to win this one and advance ahead in the tournament. The winner of this match will go on to face Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Qualifier 2 on Sunday (June 1) in Ahmedabad. Pitch Report The Mullanpur pitch has shown a mixed nature so far. Out of five games played here, teams batting first have won three times. But the recent match between PBKS and RCB for Qualifier 1, suggests early pace can dominate. In that match, Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Yash Dayal ripped through the PBKS top order during the powerplay. Later, Suyash Sharma’s spin took control of the remaining batters. Also Read | IPL 2025 | GT vs MI Eliminator: Head-to-head, playoff records and iconic performances The fact that neither GT nor MI have played in Mullanpur this season makes this clash more fascinating. The team that adapts early to the conditions will be ahead in the game.. Weather Report Chandigarh has seen warm and dry days recently, and Thursday will be no different. The temperature is expected to be around 30°C during the match. There is no rain forecast, so we’re all set for a full game. As per the Indian Meteorological Department(IMD), the weather in Mullanpur will be slightly cloudy, and there is a 10 per cent chance of rain. However, it will most likely be passing showers, but won't affect the course of the game as additional 120 minutes have been allotted to the fixture to complete a full 40-over match. The last time when GT and MI had met, it was a rain-affected match, where GT had won a last-ball thriller in Mumbai.

The Mullanpur pitch has shown a mixed nature so far. Out of five games played here, teams batting first have won three times. But the recent match between PBKS and RCB for Qualifier 1, suggests early pace can dominate.

GT vs MI Eliminator | Check weather forecast, pitch report. All you need to know before the big game

Mumbai Indians (MI) and Gujarat Titans (GT) will face off in a crucial IPL 2025 Eliminator on Friday (May 30) in Mullanpur, with both aiming to cross this playoff hurdle and win back the coveted trophy. While the winner faces Punjab Kings in the Qualifier 2 in Ahmedabad on Sunday (June 1), the loser gets knocked out of the tournament, making it a do-or-die game. Here is the match preview of the IPL 2025 Eliminator between MI and GT.<h2>Preview – &nbsp;</h2>Starting with the former five-time champions Mumbai Indians, the Hardik Pandya-led star-studded franchise repeated past heroics to reach the final four this season. Following another shallow start to the season, Mumbai picked up pace after Jasprit Bumrah’s return, winning matches on the trot and sealing the playoff berth. Though they failed to finish inside the top two, they managed to keep their place intact, aiming to chase the ultimate glory – an IPL trophy. &nbsp;However, owing to the revised schedule caused by prevailing tensions between India and Pakistan early this month, several first-team players have returned to honour international commitments, with a few new faces joining the franchise just ahead of the playoffs. Their absence could likely hurt the plans heading into this Eliminator. &nbsp;Moreover, the focus remains on the bowling attack led by Bumrah.<h3>GT’s power run till the playoffs &nbsp;</h3>For the longest time this season, Gujarat stayed at the top of the points table. They looked like an unstoppable force unless the tournament resumed following a short break, where they lost matches in clusters and conceded the chance of bagging the top two spot.&nbsp; &nbsp;Despite having all the arsenal with them, they failed to get past the winning line, even losing to the bottom-placed Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their last league game. However, barring Jos Buttler and Kagiso Rabada, GT has secured their overseas players for the remaining matches this season.&nbsp; &nbsp;Also, considering they have their replacements ready for the playoffs, GT would bank on its run-scoring top-order to get the job done against high-flying Mumbai Indians. &nbsp;Here are the predicted playing XIs of both teams – &nbsp;Mumbai Indians - Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow, Suryakumar Yadav, Charith Asalanka, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah and Ashwani Kumar/Karn&nbsp;Sharma &nbsp;Gujarat Titans - Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, Kusal Mendis, Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Gerald Coetzee, Arshad Khan, R Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna

Preview - No second chance as Gujarat-Mumbai prepare for IPL 2025 Eliminator

Mumbai Indians (MI) and Gujarat Titans (GT) will face off in a crucial IPL 2025 Eliminator on Friday (May 30) in Mullanpur, with both aiming to cross this playoff hurdle and win back the coveted trophy. While the winner faces Punjab Kings in the Qualifier 2 in Ahmedabad on Sunday (June 1), the loser gets knocked out of the tournament, making it a do-or-die game. Here is the match preview of the IPL 2025 Eliminator between MI and GT. Preview – Starting with the former five-time champions Mumbai Indians, the Hardik Pandya-led star-studded franchise repeated past heroics to reach the final four this season. Following another shallow start to the season, Mumbai picked up pace after Jasprit Bumrah’s return, winning matches on the trot and sealing the playoff berth. Though they failed to finish inside the top two, they managed to keep their place intact, aiming to chase the ultimate glory – an IPL trophy. However, owing to the revised schedule caused by prevailing tensions between India and Pakistan early this month, several first-team players have returned to honour international commitments, with a few new faces joining the franchise just ahead of the playoffs. Their absence could likely hurt the plans heading into this Eliminator. Moreover, the focus remains on the bowling attack led by Bumrah. GT’s power run till the playoffs For the longest time this season, Gujarat stayed at the top of the points table. They looked like an unstoppable force unless the tournament resumed following a short break, where they lost matches in clusters and conceded the chance of bagging the top two spot. Despite having all the arsenal with them, they failed to get past the winning line, even losing to the bottom-placed Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their last league game. However, barring Jos Buttler and Kagiso Rabada, GT has secured their overseas players for the remaining matches this season. Also, considering they have their replacements ready for the playoffs, GT would bank on its run-scoring top-order to get the job done against high-flying Mumbai Indians. Here are the predicted playing XIs of both teams – Mumbai Indians - Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow, Suryakumar Yadav, Charith Asalanka, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah and Ashwani Kumar/Karn Sharma Gujarat Titans - Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, Kusal Mendis, Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Gerald Coetzee, Arshad Khan, R Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna

While the winner faces Punjab Kings in the Qualifier 2 in Ahmedabad on Sunday (June 1), the loser gets knocked out of the tournament, making it a do-or-die game.

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) had a dramatic evening on Thursday (May 29) as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) booked their place in the fourth final in a one-sided contest. While the weather was kind to RCB, that may not be the case on Friday ahead of the Eliminator clash between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans. So what happens to the GT vs MI Eliminator clash if the match gets washed out?<h2>Who will advance to Qualifier 2?</h2>As things stand, the weather in Chandigarh has changed overnight with rain playing a crucial role. While there was no rain during Qualifier 1 on Thursday, the overnight showers could play a role. If the theme remains the same and it rains during the Eliminator clash, then overs could be trimmed to get at least a five-over per side match.&nbsp;&nbsp;For a five-over per side match, the cut-off time is 11:56 PM meaning a game could take place. However, if no ball is bowled the match will abandoned.<h2>Is there a reserve day for the Eliminator clash?</h2>&nbsp;No, there is no reserve day for the Eliminator clash between Mumbai and Gujarat. The reserve day is only in place for the IPL final which takes place on June 3.<h2>Who will advance to Q2 if Eliminator is washed out?</h2>In case the Eliminator clash is called off, Gujarat Titans will advance to the Qualifier 2 as they finished above Mumbai in the IPL league stage standings. While the head-to-head clash won’t be part of the equation, Gujarat beat Mumbai on both occasions.&nbsp;&nbsp;If this is the case, Gujarat will face Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2 as the latter lost to RCB on Thursday in Qualifier 1. RCB beat PBKs by eight wickets and booked their place in the summit clash for the fourth time and now stand a step closer to the maiden IPL title.

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) had a dramatic evening on Thursday (May 29) as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) booked their place in the fourth final in a one-sided contest. 

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) had a dramatic evening on Thursday (May 29) as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) booked their place in the fourth final in a one-sided contest. While the weather was kind to RCB, that may not be the case on Friday ahead of the Eliminator clash between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans. So what happens to the GT vs MI Eliminator clash if the match gets washed out? Who will advance to Qualifier 2? As things stand, the weather in Chandigarh has changed overnight with rain playing a crucial role. While there was no rain during Qualifier 1 on Thursday, the overnight showers could play a role. If the theme remains the same and it rains during the Eliminator clash, then overs could be trimmed to get at least a five-over per side match. For a five-over per side match, the cut-off time is 11:56 PM meaning a game could take place. However, if no ball is bowled the match will abandoned. Is there a reserve day for the Eliminator clash? No, there is no reserve day for the Eliminator clash between Mumbai and Gujarat. The reserve day is only in place for the IPL final which takes place on June 3. Who will advance to Q2 if Eliminator is washed out? In case the Eliminator clash is called off, Gujarat Titans will advance to the Qualifier 2 as they finished above Mumbai in the IPL league stage standings. While the head-to-head clash won’t be part of the equation, Gujarat beat Mumbai on both occasions. If this is the case, Gujarat will face Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2 as the latter lost to RCB on Thursday in Qualifier 1. RCB beat PBKs by eight wickets and booked their place in the summit clash for the fourth time and now stand a step closer to the maiden IPL title.

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) had a dramatic evening on Thursday (May 29) as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) booked their place in the fourth final in a one-sided contest.&nbsp;

IPL 2025: What happens if GT vs MI Eliminator clash gets washed out, is there a reserve day? - Check all details

Virat Kohli signalled ‘one more to go’ to his wife, Anushka Sharma, after his team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), beat hosts Punjab Kings (PBKS) by eight wickets in IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 on Thursday (May 29), punching their ticket for the tournament final. RCB reached their fourth IPL final to date, after having lost the previous three (2009, 2011 and 2016), with Virat, his teammates, and all franchise fans in attendance in Mullanpur celebrating this statement win over table-toppers PBKS.&nbsp;Virat looked elated with RCB’s eight-wicket win inside 11 overs. Though he contributed with a couple of fours in his brief stay (12) at the crease, Kohli remained an integral part of the team’s success this season, having amassed 626 runs in 15 contested matches. With his team now playing the summit clash, Kohli and RCB are just one win away from realising their dream of winning an IPL final.<h3>Watch Video –</h3>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">From doubted to destined. RCB’s in the IPL 2025 FINAL after a lot of grit, grind and glorious cricket! 🔥👑 <a href="https://t.co/vohcGJzbsg">pic.twitter.com/vohcGJzbsg</a>&mdash; Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) <a href="https://twitter.com/RCBTweets/status/1928141556436840698?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Besides, RCB maintained their away win record this season. After creating history by becoming the first team ever to win all away matches in a season, RCB stretched its streak with one more in Qualifier 1, stamping its authority this year. &nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-watch-suyash-sharma-wreaks-havoc-with-dream-spell-as-rcb-narrow-pbks-in-qualifier-1-of-ipl-2025-playoffs-1748530439909">Watch: Suyash Sharma wreaks havoc with dream spell as RCB narrow PBKS in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025 Playoffs</a> &nbsp;Unlike how it panned out in the previous game, RCB bowlers did an incredible job in New Chandigarh by reducing batting-heavy PBKS to just 101 in the first innings. Sending them to bat first after winning the toss, RCB seamers picked four wickets inside the Powerplay, including removing their captain Shreyas Iyer and star batter Josh Inglis; two openers – Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh got out inside the first six overs too. &nbsp;Marcus Stoinis tried saving Punjab’s sinking ship but failed, as spinner Suyash Sharma wreaked havoc with three wickets in the middle overs. Returning Josh Hazlewood picked as many as PBKS were all out inside 15 overs.<h2>Salt rubs salt on Punjab’s wounds &nbsp;</h2>Phil Salt was the star of the second innings, hitting an unbeaten and match-winning fifty (56 off 27 balls).&nbsp;&nbsp;However, Punjab found early success in Kohli’s wicket, with Kyle Jamieson accounting for the Indian great; the debutant Musheer Khan removed RCB’s Impact Sub Mayank Agarwal on 19.&nbsp; &nbsp;Those two were the only wickets that fell in the second innings, as RCB completed the run chase with utter ease. &nbsp;They will now face the winner of the Qualifier 2 (Sunday) on Tuesday (May 3) in the IPL 2025 final.

IPL 2025 Kohli signals one more to go to wife Anushka as RCB fans celebrate lop sided win in Qualifier 1

Virat Kohli signalled ‘one more to go’ to his wife, Anushka Sharma, after his team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), beat hosts Punjab Kings (PBKS) by eight wickets in IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 on Thursday (May 29), punching their ticket for the tournament final. RCB reached their fourth IPL final to date, after having lost the previous three (2009, 2011 and 2016), with Virat, his teammates, and all franchise fans in attendance in Mullanpur celebrating this statement win over table-toppers PBKS. Virat looked elated with RCB’s eight-wicket win inside 11 overs. Though he contributed with a couple of fours in his brief stay (12) at the crease, Kohli remained an integral part of the team’s success this season, having amassed 626 runs in 15 contested matches. With his team now playing the summit clash, Kohli and RCB are just one win away from realising their dream of winning an IPL final. Watch Video –

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will now face the winner of the Qualifier 2 (Sunday) on Tuesday (May 3) in the IPL 2025 final.&nbsp;

IPL 2025: Kohli signals ‘one more to go’ to wife Anushka, as RCB fans celebrate lop-sided win in Qualifier 1

Harry Brook predicted Jacob Bethell "will be some player" after the 21-year-old rising star impressed in England's thumping victory over the West Indies in the first one-day international at Edgbaston on Thursday. There has long been talk over whether Bethell, recently returned from IPL duty, will go straight back into the Test side for the upcoming five-match series with India.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ipl-2025-josh-hazlewood-suyash-sharma-run-riot-in-qualifier-1-as-rcb-down-pbks-punch-ticket-in-fourth-final-1748535305278">IPL 2025: Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma run riot in Qualifier 1 as RCB down PBKS; punch ticket in fourth final</a>&nbsp;And that speculation will only intensify following Bethell's expertly-paced innings of 82 from 53 balls that propelled England to a huge total of 400-8 on his Warwickshire home ground.&nbsp;Faced with trying to become only the second team in the 4,880-match history of men's ODI cricket to score over 400 to win, following South Africa's 438-9 against Australia at Johannesburg in 2006, the West Indies collapsed to 162 all out.&nbsp;&nbsp;Brook, speaking after launching his reign as England's permanent white-ball captain with a dominant 238-run win, said of left-hander Bethell: "He batted beautifully there.&nbsp;‘Confident lad’"When one of us gets going, most of the time it's hard to stop us and he showed that. He couldn't go on and get three figures but it was a match-winning innings and he's going to be some player.&nbsp;"He's a confident lad, I don't think he needs too much more bigging up, he knows he's a good player and we all know he's an exceptional player. He's going to have a very long England career if he keeps on batting the way he does. He brings so much to a side (because) he can bowl and field as well."&nbsp;Victory ended England's seven-match losing streak in ODI cricket and put them 1-0 up in this three-game series against the West Indies.&nbsp;Barbados-born Bethell's Indian Premier League commitments meant he missed last week's Test win over Zimbabwe, with England not having to decide whether to retain him at number three after he starred in New Zealand in December or restore vice-captain Ollie Pope to that position.&nbsp;Pope made a hundred at Trent Bridge but Test captain Ben Stokes revived the debate around Bethell by indicating the spin-bowling all-rounder could be back in the side to face India.&nbsp;&nbsp;Stokes later insisted he was only talking about Bethell returning to the&nbsp; squad for the first of five Tests against India, starting on June 20 at Headingley.&nbsp;But a relaxed Bethell told the BBC: "Not a lot has been said to me, to be honest. At the end of the day in Test cricket, those boys have their spots and whatever happens, happens. I'll just be happy with whatever."&nbsp;Bethell rounded off England's innings on Thursday following earlier fifties from Ben Duckett (60), Joe Root (57) and Brook (58), while every batsman in the hosts' top seven passed 35.&nbsp;"It was a pretty exceptional start from the boys," said Brook. Hopefully we can top that. The tempo we batted with throughout the innings was pretty much spot on."&nbsp;Saqib Mahmood then rocked the West Indies with three wickets and fellow paceman Jamie Overton did likewise despite dislocating his finger in his first over.&nbsp;West Indies coach Darren Sammy, meanwhile, demanded an improved showing from the tourists in the second ODI in Cardiff on Sunday.&nbsp;"We were really outplayed -- that was just not good enough," insisted the former West Indies captain.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

New ODI captain Harry Brook hails exceptional Bethell as England rout West Indies

Harry Brook predicted Jacob Bethell "will be some player" after the 21-year-old rising star impressed in England's thumping victory over the West Indies in the first one-day international at Edgbaston on Thursday. There has long been talk over whether Bethell, recently returned from IPL duty, will go straight back into the Test side for the upcoming five-match series with India. Also read | IPL 2025: Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma run riot in Qualifier 1 as RCB down PBKS; punch ticket in fourth final And that speculation will only intensify following Bethell's expertly-paced innings of 82 from 53 balls that propelled England to a huge total of 400-8 on his Warwickshire home ground. Faced with trying to become only the second team in the 4,880-match history of men's ODI cricket to score over 400 to win, following South Africa's 438-9 against Australia at Johannesburg in 2006, the West Indies collapsed to 162 all out. Brook, speaking after launching his reign as England's permanent white-ball captain with a dominant 238-run win, said of left-hander Bethell: "He batted beautifully there. ‘Confident lad’ "When one of us gets going, most of the time it's hard to stop us and he showed that. He couldn't go on and get three figures but it was a match-winning innings and he's going to be some player. "He's a confident lad, I don't think he needs too much more bigging up, he knows he's a good player and we all know he's an exceptional player. He's going to have a very long England career if he keeps on batting the way he does. He brings so much to a side (because) he can bowl and field as well." Victory ended England's seven-match losing streak in ODI cricket and put them 1-0 up in this three-game series against the West Indies. Barbados-born Bethell's Indian Premier League commitments meant he missed last week's Test win over Zimbabwe, with England not having to decide whether to retain him at number three after he starred in New Zealand in December or restore vice-captain Ollie Pope to that position. Pope made a hundred at Trent Bridge but Test captain Ben Stokes revived the debate around Bethell by indicating the spin-bowling all-rounder could be back in the side to face India. Stokes later insisted he was only talking about Bethell returning to the squad for the first of five Tests against India, starting on June 20 at Headingley. But a relaxed Bethell told the BBC: "Not a lot has been said to me, to be honest. At the end of the day in Test cricket, those boys have their spots and whatever happens, happens. I'll just be happy with whatever." Bethell rounded off England's innings on Thursday following earlier fifties from Ben Duckett (60), Joe Root (57) and Brook (58), while every batsman in the hosts' top seven passed 35. "It was a pretty exceptional start from the boys," said Brook. Hopefully we can top that. The tempo we batted with throughout the innings was pretty much spot on." Saqib Mahmood then rocked the West Indies with three wickets and fellow paceman Jamie Overton did likewise despite dislocating his finger in his first over. West Indies coach Darren Sammy, meanwhile, demanded an improved showing from the tourists in the second ODI in Cardiff on Sunday. "We were really outplayed -- that was just not good enough," insisted the former West Indies captain. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Brook, speaking after launching his reign as England's permanent white-ball captain with a dominant 238-run win, said of left-hander Bethell: "He batted beautifully there.

New ODI captain Harry Brook hails 'exceptional' Bethell as England rout West Indies

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire believes he can bounce back after the club’s dismissal 2024-25 season. Speaking exclusively to WION, Maguire currently on an India tour spoke on his form and why he has the ability to bounce back. The Red Devils finished 15th in the Premier League and lost the Europa League final as they endured their toughest campaign.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Manchester United&#39;s Harry Maguire tells WION Sports Correspondent <a href="https://twitter.com/too_lazyy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@too_lazyy</a> that the team will improve under Ruben Amorim next season Maguire was in Mumbai for an event organised by Apollo tyres <a href="https://t.co/cdyNDRxFWB">pic.twitter.com/cdyNDRxFWB</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1928138054814028190?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Maguire backs himself</h2>&nbsp;“I have great belief in my ability; I believe I am a top defender. I am 32 years old and have played a lot of games in the Premier League and for the country. I have played in some big games and tournaments. So I think it is the belief that I have in myself. I also thank the Manchester United fans who believed in me and I hope the club bounces back from the disappointment,” Maguire said while speaking to WION’s Nikhil Mathur.&nbsp;Man Utd’s 2024–25 season was one of the most challenging in the club's recent history, marked by managerial upheaval, underwhelming performances, and significant changes both on and off the pitch.&nbsp;The Red Devils parted company with Erik ten Hag midway after they had a dismissal start. Ruben Amorim was given the nod to take over as the club’s new boss, but there was no change in results. The team was eliminated by Fulham in the FA Cup in the fifth round on penalties. They were eliminated in the quarterfinal of the EFL Cup after a classic 4-3 defeat against Tottenham Hotspur.&nbsp;The eyes are now on the 2025–26 season which will be pivotal for United as they aim to rebuild and return to European competitions. With no European fixtures, the focus will be on domestic success and integrating new signings under Amorim's leadership. This will be the first time since the 2014-15 season that there will be no European football at Old Trafford.

Speaking exclusively to WION, Harry Maguire currently on an India tour spoke on his form and why he has the ability to bounce back. 

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire believes he can bounce back after the club’s dismissal 2024-25 season. Speaking exclusively to WION, Maguire currently on an India tour spoke on his form and why he has the ability to bounce back. The Red Devils finished 15th in the Premier League and lost the Europa League final as they endured their toughest campaign.

Speaking exclusively to WION, Harry Maguire currently on an India tour spoke on his form and why he has the ability to bounce back.&nbsp;

Exclusive: Harry Maguire backs himself despite dismal season with Man Utd, says 'I am a top defender'

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) were in the seventh heaven on Thursday (May 29) as they beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by eight wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). The win was manufactured by the brilliance of Suyash Sharma and Josh Hazlewood as their superb spell led the foundation for the win. However, it was Suyash who made the headlines in his opening over as he scalped two wickets.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">SUYASH SHARMA - THE GAME CHANGER FOR RCB. 🥶<a href="https://t.co/R19OVQfqTw">pic.twitter.com/R19OVQfqTw</a>&mdash; Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) <a href="https://twitter.com/mufaddal_vohra/status/1928107478434152841?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Suyash leads from the front</h2>&nbsp;In the 11th over of the PBKS innings, Suyash came out to bowl as he scalped the wickets of Marcus Stoinis and Shashank Singh. While the later decision was challenged, Suyash did manage to break the backbone of the Punjab middle order. He scalped one more wicket of Musheer Khan who came as an Impact Player for PBKS. He was dismissed for a duck narrowing, PBKS to 78/8 and were later dismissed for 101.&nbsp;<h2>RCB punch ticket for final</h2>&nbsp;Tasked with chasing 102 runs to win, RCB made light work of Punjab bowlers as they chased down the total in 10 overs. Phil Salt was in top form as he scored an unbeaten 56 off 27 to take his side into the final of the IPL 2025. He was supported by Virat Kohli (12), Mayak Agarwal (19) and skipper Rajat Patidar (unbeaten 15).&nbsp;<h2>RCB dream of maiden IPL title</h2>&nbsp;This will be RCB’s fourth IPL final, having lost on all three previous occasions. They lost the 2009 final to Deccan Chargers, 2011 to Chennai Super Kings and the 2016 summit clash to SunRisers Hyderabad. RCB also lost two finals in the now-defunct Champions League. RCB’s only success has come in the Women’s Premier League when Smriti Mandhana’s side won the title in 2024.&nbsp;RCB will face the winner of Qualifier 2 on Tuesday (June 3) at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) were in the seventh heaven on Thursday (May 29) as they beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by eight wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025).

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) were in the seventh heaven on Thursday (May 29) as they beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by eight wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). The win was manufactured by the brilliance of Suyash Sharma and Josh Hazlewood as their superb spell led the foundation for the win. However, it was Suyash who made the headlines in his opening over as he scalped two wickets.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) were in the seventh heaven on Thursday (May 29) as they beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by eight wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025).

Watch: Suyash Sharma wreaks havoc with dream spell as RCB narrow PBKS in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025 Playoffs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will have a date with destiny as they thrashed Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Qualifier 1 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs. Playing at the New Chandigarh Stadium in Mullanpur, RCB beat PBKS by eight wickets and will now await the winner of Qualifier 2. Josh Hazlewood and Suyash Sharma were the stars of the show for RCB as they both scalped three wickets each during the contest on Thursday (May 29).<h2>RCB punch ticket for final</h2>Tasked with chasing 102 runs to win, RCB made light work of Punjab bowlers as they chased down the total in 10 overs. Phil Salt was in top form as he scored an unbeaten 56 off 27 to take his side into the final of the IPL 2025. He was supported by Virat Kohli (12), Mayak Agarwal (19) and skipper Rajat Patidar (unbeaten 15).&nbsp;Kyle Jamieson and Musheer Khan got one wicket each, but with no big total on the board, RCB clinched the one-sided contest easily.&nbsp;<h2>Suyash, Hazlewood script PBKS downfall</h2>Batting first, Punjab Kings never really got going as they were bundled out for 101 in 14.1 overs. Only three batters got into double figures – Marcus Stoinis (26), Prabhsimran Singh (18) and Azmatullah Omarzai (18). Suyash Sharma and Josh Hazlewood were in the form of their life as they ended with figures of 17/3 and 21/3 respectively.&nbsp;Punjab now play in Qualifier 2 on Sunday (June 1) as they will meet the winner of the Eliminator clash between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The winner of that contest will play RCB in the final.&nbsp;<h2>RCB dream of maiden IPL title</h2>&nbsp;This will be RCB’s fourth IPL final, having lost on all three previous occasions. They lost the 2009 final to Deccan Chargers, 2011 to Chennai Super Kings and the 2016 summit clash to SunRisers Hyderabad. RCB also lost two finals in the now-defunct Champions League. RCB’s only success has come in the Women’s Premier League when Smriti Mandhana’s side won the title in 2024.&nbsp;RCB will face the winner of Qualifier 2 on Tuesday (June 3) at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will have a date with destiny as they thrashed Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Qualifier 1 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will have a date with destiny as they thrashed Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Qualifier 1 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs. Playing at the New Chandigarh Stadium in Mullanpur, RCB beat PBKS by eight wickets and will now await the winner of Qualifier 2. Josh Hazlewood and Suyash Sharma were the stars of the show for RCB as they both scalped three wickets each during the contest on Thursday (May 29). RCB punch ticket for final Tasked with chasing 102 runs to win, RCB made light work of Punjab bowlers as they chased down the total in 10 overs. Phil Salt was in top form as he scored an unbeaten 56 off 27 to take his side into the final of the IPL 2025. He was supported by Virat Kohli (12), Mayak Agarwal (19) and skipper Rajat Patidar (unbeaten 15). Kyle Jamieson and Musheer Khan got one wicket each, but with no big total on the board, RCB clinched the one-sided contest easily. Suyash, Hazlewood script PBKS downfall Batting first, Punjab Kings never really got going as they were bundled out for 101 in 14.1 overs. Only three batters got into double figures – Marcus Stoinis (26), Prabhsimran Singh (18) and Azmatullah Omarzai (18). Suyash Sharma and Josh Hazlewood were in the form of their life as they ended with figures of 17/3 and 21/3 respectively. Punjab now play in Qualifier 2 on Sunday (June 1) as they will meet the winner of the Eliminator clash between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The winner of that contest will play RCB in the final. RCB dream of maiden IPL title This will be RCB’s fourth IPL final, having lost on all three previous occasions. They lost the 2009 final to Deccan Chargers, 2011 to Chennai Super Kings and the 2016 summit clash to SunRisers Hyderabad. RCB also lost two finals in the now-defunct Champions League. RCB’s only success has come in the Women’s Premier League when Smriti Mandhana’s side won the title in 2024. RCB will face the winner of Qualifier 2 on Tuesday (June 3) at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will have a date with destiny as they thrashed Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Qualifier 1 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs.

IPL 2025: Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma run riot in Qualifier 1 as RCB down PBKS; punch ticket in fourth final

It was in 2016 that Virat Kohli scored 973 runs in the season but Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) still failed to win the IPL title. Nine years on, RCB are having one of their best seasons and Kohli is again leading in run scoring for them.Kohli currently has 602 runs after 14 league stage games - the fifth most and 77 behind orange cap leader Sai Sudharsan's 679. This is the fifth time Kohli has 600+ runs in an IPL season - the most for any player in history.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/i-am-not-coach-gambhir-breaks-silence-on-shreyas-iyer-snub-from-india-squad-for-england-tests-1748506834686">'I am not...,' Coach Gambhir breaks silence on Shreyas Iyer's snub from India squad for England Tests</a>The batter has also crossed 9K runs for RCB for which he has been playing since IPL's inception back in 2008. Kohli is in great touch this season - having hit eight fifties in 14 innings which are the most for any batter.Kohli's runs have come at an average of 60 and a strike rate of 148 with a best of 73 not out which came against Punjab Kings and they face the same team in Qualifier 1 on Thursday (May 29).Kohli's success with the bat has translated into RCB's result as well. The Rajat Patidar-led team finished second on the points table after the league stage with 18 points from nine wins, one no result and four losses.This is one of the best years RCB are having as they look forward to end the title drought which has been going on for 18 years.The winner of the RCB vs PBKS will move directly into the final which is set to be played on June 3 while the loser will get another opportunity to make it to the final by playing in the Qualifier 2 - the perk of finishing in the top two.The losing team of Qualifier 1 will play the winner of MI vs GT Eliminator game (May 30) in Qualifier 2 on June 1.

Kohli's 602 runs have come at an average of 60 and a strike rate of 148 with a best of 73 not out which came against Punjab Kings and they face the same team in Qualifier 1 on Thursday (May 29).

It was in 2016 that Virat Kohli scored 973 runs in the season but Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) still failed to win the IPL title. Nine years on, RCB are having one of their best seasons and Kohli is again leading in run scoring for them. Kohli currently has 602 runs after 14 league stage games - the fifth most and 77 behind orange cap leader Sai Sudharsan's 679. This is the fifth time Kohli has 600+ runs in an IPL season - the most for any player in history. Also Read - 'I am not...,' Coach Gambhir breaks silence on Shreyas Iyer's snub from India squad for England Tests The batter has also crossed 9K runs for RCB for which he has been playing since IPL's inception back in 2008. Kohli is in great touch this season - having hit eight fifties in 14 innings which are the most for any batter. Kohli's runs have come at an average of 60 and a strike rate of 148 with a best of 73 not out which came against Punjab Kings and they face the same team in Qualifier 1 on Thursday (May 29). Kohli's success with the bat has translated into RCB's result as well. The Rajat Patidar-led team finished second on the points table after the league stage with 18 points from nine wins, one no result and four losses. This is one of the best years RCB are having as they look forward to end the title drought which has been going on for 18 years. The winner of the RCB vs PBKS will move directly into the final which is set to be played on June 3 while the loser will get another opportunity to make it to the final by playing in the Qualifier 2 - the perk of finishing in the top two. The losing team of Qualifier 1 will play the winner of MI vs GT Eliminator game (May 30) in Qualifier 2 on June 1.

Kohli's 602 runs have come at an average of 60 and a strike rate of 148 with a best of 73 not out which came against Punjab Kings and they face the same team in Qualifier 1 on Thursday (May 29).

PBKS vs RCB Qualifier 1: Kohli's bumper season with bat ignites IPL 2016 memories for Bengaluru

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs are all set to take centre stage starting Thursday (May 29) as Punjab Kings play Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the New Chandigarh Stadium in Mullanpur. With four teams remaining, the odds are stacked for one of them to win as former champions Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans stand in RCB and PBKS’ way. However, former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has backed RCB to win the tournament, in what will be their maiden IPL title.<h2>Watson backs RCB to win</h2>"The winner of IPL 2025, and I’ve been thinking long and hard about it, is RCB. And the Man of the Match for me is Virat Kohli, the great man. And here's the reason why. I just get a feeling that this is the time for RCB. They have had a few blips in the back end of the tournament, but with Josh Hazlewood coming back for the Playoffs, I get a feeling this is the year," Watson said in a video shared on his X handle.&nbsp;RCB will enter Qualifier 1 as the second-best team in the IPL 2025 standings having finished with 19 points in 14 matches. They narrowly missed out on the top spot on Net Run Rate (NRR) as PBKS also had the same number of points. Interestingly, both PBKS and RCB are buying for their maiden title.&nbsp;RCB have thrice finished as the runners-up of the IPL when they lost the final in 2009, 2011 and 2016. The team from South India also entered the Playoffs in 2024 but lost in the Eliminator contest to Rajasthan Royals.&nbsp;While RCB remain Watson’s favourite to win the title, he has also backed veteran Virat Kohli to win the Player of the Tournament. He has been in great form and is currently fifth in the Orange Cap standings at the time of writing.

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs are all set to take centre stage starting Thursday (May 29) as Punjab Kings play Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the New Chandigarh Stadium in Mullanpur.

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs are all set to take centre stage starting Thursday (May 29) as Punjab Kings play Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the New Chandigarh Stadium in Mullanpur. With four teams remaining, the odds are stacked for one of them to win as former champions Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans stand in RCB and PBKS’ way. However, former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has backed RCB to win the tournament, in what will be their maiden IPL title. Watson backs RCB to win "The winner of IPL 2025, and I’ve been thinking long and hard about it, is RCB. And the Man of the Match for me is Virat Kohli, the great man. And here's the reason why. I just get a feeling that this is the time for RCB. They have had a few blips in the back end of the tournament, but with Josh Hazlewood coming back for the Playoffs, I get a feeling this is the year," Watson said in a video shared on his X handle. RCB will enter Qualifier 1 as the second-best team in the IPL 2025 standings having finished with 19 points in 14 matches. They narrowly missed out on the top spot on Net Run Rate (NRR) as PBKS also had the same number of points. Interestingly, both PBKS and RCB are buying for their maiden title. RCB have thrice finished as the runners-up of the IPL when they lost the final in 2009, 2011 and 2016. The team from South India also entered the Playoffs in 2024 but lost in the Eliminator contest to Rajasthan Royals. While RCB remain Watson’s favourite to win the title, he has also backed veteran Virat Kohli to win the Player of the Tournament. He has been in great form and is currently fifth in the Orange Cap standings at the time of writing.

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs are all set to take centre stage starting Thursday (May 29) as Punjab Kings play Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the New Chandigarh Stadium in Mullanpur.

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A shocking scuffle broke out during a four-day Emerging Teams match between <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bangladesh-cricket">Bangladesh </a>and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/south-africa-cricket">South Africa</a> in Dhaka. Players from both teams were seen grappling each other after a heated moment on the field.&nbsp;The trouble started when 22-year-old Bangladesh batter Ripon Mondol hit a big six straight down the ground to South African fast bowler Tshepo Ntuli. After the shot, the two players shot daggers at each other. As Ripon walked towards his partner, Ntuli suddenly rushed towards him.&nbsp;What followed was a disturbing scene. Ntuli tried to grab Ripon’s helmet and pulled it multiple times. Umpire Kamruzzaman stepped in and tried to control the situation, but the fight kept getting worse. Other South African players also rushed in, and the argument turned into a full brawl in the middle of the pitch.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Things got out of control between Tshepo Ntuli and Ripon Mondol during the SA Emerging vs Bangladesh Emerging match today and the umpires were forced to intervene <a href="https://t.co/EhYC6KVj4u">pic.twitter.com/EhYC6KVj4u</a>&mdash; Werner (@Werries_) <a href="https://twitter.com/Werries_/status/1927660902997757966?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Just a few balls later, Ntuli threw the ball at Ripon after bowling, but Ripon managed to defend himself.&nbsp;Also Read |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/yes-definitely-says-jadeja-on-being-asked-he-wished-to-lead-india-1748510740717"> 'Yes, definitely,' says Jadeja on being asked he wished to lead India</a>&nbsp;Commentator Nabil Kaiser on air said, "This is extreme, this is unacceptable. Normally we see verbal altercations in a cricket field but we don't often see a fight. Ntuli struck Ripon's helmet at one point," as reported by ESPNcricinfo.&nbsp;At the moment, no official action has been taken. The umpires are expected to file a report, and the match referee will send a full report to both the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and Cricket South Africa (CSA). They are likely to decide on punishments soon.&nbsp;It is not clear if there was verbal exchange of words before the fight erupted. &nbsp;Such incidents are rare in cricket and have shocked fans. The game is usually known for its fair play and respect, however, this fight raises a serious concern.

The trouble started when 22-year-old Bangladesh batter Ripon Mondol hit a big six straight down the ground to South African fast bowler Tshepo Ntuli. After the shot, the two players shot daggers at each other. As Ripon walked towards his partner, Ntuli suddenly rushed towards him.

A shocking scuffle broke out during a four-day Emerging Teams match between Bangladesh and South Africa in Dhaka. Players from both teams were seen grappling each other after a heated moment on the field. The trouble started when 22-year-old Bangladesh batter Ripon Mondol hit a big six straight down the ground to South African fast bowler Tshepo Ntuli. After the shot, the two players shot daggers at each other. As Ripon walked towards his partner, Ntuli suddenly rushed towards him. What followed was a disturbing scene. Ntuli tried to grab Ripon’s helmet and pulled it multiple times. Umpire Kamruzzaman stepped in and tried to control the situation, but the fight kept getting worse. Other South African players also rushed in, and the argument turned into a full brawl in the middle of the pitch.

The trouble started when 22-year-old Bangladesh Emerging batter Ripon Mondol hit a big six straight down the ground to South African fast bowler Tshepo Ntuli. After the shot, the two players shot daggers at each other. As Ripon walked towards his partner, Ntuli suddenly rushed towards him.

Bangladesh and South Africa Emerging players involved in heated fight during match - WATCH

Ravindra Jadeja has been around for a long time and the all-rounder is an integral part of the Indian Test set up for nearly a decade. After Rohit Sharma decided to retire from Test cricket earlier this month with Virat Kohli following the suit, Jadeja may have thought about leading the side, at least on interim basis, with India set to tour England for five Tests next month.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), however, named Shubman Gill as Rohit successor in Test with Rishabh Pant being his deputy. Before the announcement was made, Jadeja had a candid chat with Ravi Ashwin - his longtime spin partner in Tests about the same.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/i-am-not-coach-gambhir-breaks-silence-on-shreyas-iyer-snub-from-india-squad-for-england-tests-1748506834686">'I am not...,' Coach Gambhir breaks silence on Shreyas Iyer's snub from India squad for England Tests</a>"Yes, definitely," said Jaddu, as he is fondly called, when asked if he's ever had captaincy aspirations."See, what I feel is that over the years, I have played under different captains. I know the mindset of every single captain that I have played under. Every captain has a different mindset on how he wants to run the team. For example MS Dhoni, I have played under him in every format. His thinking is very simple. If he feels that a batter can hit in that region, he will simply take a fielder there. He wants to make them uncomfortable by not putting a fielder where they can't hit," he added.Jadeja had briefly led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL but the stint was cut short after the team suffered a string of losses and MS Dhoni was reinstated. Jadeja explained the difference between leading a T20 side and Test side during the chat as well."In Test cricket, you have to change two-three fielder as per the need of the bowler. Captaincy in Test cricket is different. It's simple, but calculative. It's not complicated like IPL of T20Is. In T20s, every ball is an event. Test cricket is not that hectic," he added.

Jadeja had briefly led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2022 but the stint was cut short after the team suffered a string of losses and MS Dhoni was reinstated.

Ravindra Jadeja has been around for a long time and the all-rounder is an integral part of the Indian Test set up for nearly a decade. After Rohit Sharma decided to retire from Test cricket earlier this month with Virat Kohli following the suit, Jadeja may have thought about leading the side, at least on interim basis, with India set to tour England for five Tests next month. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), however, named Shubman Gill as Rohit successor in Test with Rishabh Pant being his deputy. Before the announcement was made, Jadeja had a candid chat with Ravi Ashwin - his longtime spin partner in Tests about the same. Also Read - 'I am not...,' Coach Gambhir breaks silence on Shreyas Iyer's snub from India squad for England Tests "Yes, definitely," said Jaddu, as he is fondly called, when asked if he's ever had captaincy aspirations. "See, what I feel is that over the years, I have played under different captains. I know the mindset of every single captain that I have played under. Every captain has a different mindset on how he wants to run the team. For example MS Dhoni, I have played under him in every format. His thinking is very simple. If he feels that a batter can hit in that region, he will simply take a fielder there. He wants to make them uncomfortable by not putting a fielder where they can't hit," he added. Jadeja had briefly led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL but the stint was cut short after the team suffered a string of losses and MS Dhoni was reinstated. Jadeja explained the difference between leading a T20 side and Test side during the chat as well. "In Test cricket, you have to change two-three fielder as per the need of the bowler. Captaincy in Test cricket is different. It's simple, but calculative. It's not complicated like IPL of T20Is. In T20s, every ball is an event. Test cricket is not that hectic," he added.

Jadeja had briefly led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2022 but the stint was cut short after the team suffered a string of losses and MS Dhoni was reinstated.

'Yes, definitely,' says Jadeja on being asked he thought to lead India

Punjab Kings (PBKS) will take on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/royal-challengers-bengaluru">Royal Challengers Bengaluru</a> (RCB), on Thursday (May 30) in Qualifier 1 at the New Chandigarh stadium in Mullanpur. Both teams are in a hunt for their maiden <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl">IPL</a> title and will look to win this one and go one step closer to the silverware.&nbsp;Both teams have finished their league stage with 19 points from 14 outings. However, PBKS tops the table due to superior run rate.As the stage is all set for a high-octane clash, let's have a look at the weather forecast for Mullanpur.&nbsp;Weather forecast&nbsp;As per the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/imd">Indian Meteorological Department (IMD)</a>, the temperature over there is between 40- 45 °C with no chance of rain interrupting the game. However, if there are any rain interruptions, both teams should at least play five overs per side to determine the winner based on Duckworth-Lewis (DLS) calculations.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/india-a-vs-england-lions-1st-unofficial-test-live-streaming-when-and-where-to-watch-live-on-smart-tv-mobile-app-and-match-details-check-inside-1748505202409">India A vs England Lions 1st unofficial Test live streaming | When and where to watch, live on smart TV, mobile app and match details. Check inside</a>&nbsp;No reserve day&nbsp;Additionally, if rain forbids to have a five-over each-side game, the team finishing ahead in the points table after the league stage would advance to the finals. For instance, PBKS shall advance to the finals and RCB might have to play the Qualifier 2 game on Sunday (June 1). BCCI has not allowed any reserve day for the playoffs, instead, they have introduced an extra 120 minutes to avoid washouts.&nbsp;Pitch report and average score&nbsp;The average score at the venue has been 173 and the recent drift suggests the team winning the toss should defend as teams batting first have won three times out of four games.&nbsp;Interestingly, the previous match played at the venue was between these two sides. RCB had a comfortable win over PBKS by seven wickets before restricting PBKS to 157/6 in 20 overs.&nbsp;It will be fascinating to see who wins this game and heads to Ahmedabad for the title game.

As per the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the temperature over there is between 40- 45 °C with no chance of rain interrupting the game.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), on Thursday (May 30) in Qualifier 1 at the New Chandigarh stadium in Mullanpur. Both teams are in a hunt for their maiden IPL title and will look to win this one and go one step closer to the silverware. Both teams have finished their league stage with 19 points from 14 outings. However, PBKS tops the table due to superior run rate. As the stage is all set for a high-octane clash, let's have a look at the weather forecast for Mullanpur. Weather forecast As per the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the temperature over there is between 40- 45 °C with no chance of rain interrupting the game. However, if there are any rain interruptions, both teams should at least play five overs per side to determine the winner based on Duckworth-Lewis (DLS) calculations. Also Read | India A vs England Lions 1st unofficial Test live streaming | When and where to watch, live on smart TV, mobile app and match details. Check inside No reserve day Additionally, if rain forbids to have a five-over each-side game, the team finishing ahead in the points table after the league stage would advance to the finals. For instance, PBKS shall advance to the finals and RCB might have to play the Qualifier 2 game on Sunday (June 1). BCCI has not allowed any reserve day for the playoffs, instead, they have introduced an extra 120 minutes to avoid washouts. Pitch report and average score The average score at the venue has been 173 and the recent drift suggests the team winning the toss should defend as teams batting first have won three times out of four games. Interestingly, the previous match played at the venue was between these two sides. RCB had a comfortable win over PBKS by seven wickets before restricting PBKS to 157/6 in 20 overs. It will be fascinating to see who wins this game and heads to Ahmedabad for the title game.

As per the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the temperature over there is between 40- 45 °C with no chance of rain interrupting the game.

PBKS vs RCB Qualifier 1 | What happens if rain plays spoilsport - who advances to final? Check weather forecast, pitch report and more

Former India batter Virender Sehwag questioned BCCI’s double standards in punishing players over similar offences over time. Sehwag pointed out how certain top cricketers, including MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli, have escaped suspensions for breaching IPL’s code of conduct before, while the apex body has charged someone new like LSG spinner Digvesh Rathi for a celebration.&nbsp;All unfolded during the LSG vs SRH game in IPL 2025 when, after dismissing centurion Abhishek Sharma, caught in the deep, Digvesh gave him a fiery send-off, adding up his ‘notebook celebration’ that made things worse. As he began celebrating, Abhishek confronted him, leading to a verbal brawl. The on-field umpires and LSG players had to rush in to separate the two, with the BCCI and IPL taking strict actions against both.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ipl-2025-it-got-me-so-angry-ab-de-villiers-lashes-out-at-tv-commentators-for-negative-remarks-on-rcb-s-bowling-against-lsg-1748503182471">‘It got me so angry’: AB de Villiers lashes out at TV commentators for ‘negative remarks’ on RCB’s bowling against LSG</a> &nbsp;While the IPL fined Abhishek for his loud reaction to Digvesh’s celebration, further slapping him with demerit points, they suspended the leg-spinner for a game. That, however, happened because the LSG spinner had already collected a few demerits points (five) this season, particularly for his notebook celebration.&nbsp; &nbsp;"I thought that the ban was a bit harsh. The boy is playing in his first year in the IPL. MS Dhoni had barged into the ground; he was not banned then. Virat Kohli has spoken to umpires in that tone, who knows how many times, he was also not banned. So, Digvesh Rathi could have been spared, because he is a young player, just coming into the scene, could have let that one go," Sehwag said, speaking on Cricbuzz.<h2>The instances &nbsp;</h2>During a game between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL 2019 in Jaipur, Dhoni barred into the ground midway into the game, leading to tense chats between the players and officials. Although none of the players picked in the XI, dismissed or yet to bat, were and are allowed to enter the ground anytime during the match, Dhoni got away with a minute punishment.&nbsp; &nbsp;On the other hand, Virat has had his share of verbal brawls with several players and even match officials during his IPL career but never faced a suspension for the same.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, LSG is knocked out of the IPL 2025 playoff race, finishing seventh on the points table with six wins and eight losses in 14 contested matches.&nbsp;

Sehwag questions BCCI’s double standards in punishing players, picks out Dhoni’s, Kohli’s instances in Digvesh Rathi’s defence

Former India batter Virender Sehwag questioned BCCI’s double standards in punishing players over similar offences over time. Sehwag pointed out how certain top cricketers, including MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli, have escaped suspensions for breaching IPL’s code of conduct before, while the apex body has charged someone new like LSG spinner Digvesh Rathi for a celebration. All unfolded during the LSG vs SRH game in IPL 2025 when, after dismissing centurion Abhishek Sharma, caught in the deep, Digvesh gave him a fiery send-off, adding up his ‘notebook celebration’ that made things worse. As he began celebrating, Abhishek confronted him, leading to a verbal brawl. The on-field umpires and LSG players had to rush in to separate the two, with the BCCI and IPL taking strict actions against both. Also read | ‘It got me so angry’: AB de Villiers lashes out at TV commentators for ‘negative remarks’ on RCB’s bowling against LSG While the IPL fined Abhishek for his loud reaction to Digvesh’s celebration, further slapping him with demerit points, they suspended the leg-spinner for a game. That, however, happened because the LSG spinner had already collected a few demerits points (five) this season, particularly for his notebook celebration. "I thought that the ban was a bit harsh. The boy is playing in his first year in the IPL. MS Dhoni had barged into the ground; he was not banned then. Virat Kohli has spoken to umpires in that tone, who knows how many times, he was also not banned. So, Digvesh Rathi could have been spared, because he is a young player, just coming into the scene, could have let that one go," Sehwag said, speaking on Cricbuzz. The instances During a game between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL 2019 in Jaipur, Dhoni barred into the ground midway into the game, leading to tense chats between the players and officials. Although none of the players picked in the XI, dismissed or yet to bat, were and are allowed to enter the ground anytime during the match, Dhoni got away with a minute punishment. On the other hand, Virat has had his share of verbal brawls with several players and even match officials during his IPL career but never faced a suspension for the same. Meanwhile, LSG is knocked out of the IPL 2025 playoff race, finishing seventh on the points table with six wins and eight losses in 14 contested matches.

All unfolded during the LSG vs SRH game in IPL 2025 when, after dismissing centurion Abhishek Sharma, caught in the deep, Digvesh gave him a fiery send-off, adding up his ‘notebook celebration’ that made things worse.

Amidst the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025">IPL 2025 </a>playoffs, the Indian team has begun its red-ball preparations for the England Test series with the India A squad set to face the England Lions in the first unofficial Test, starting May 30 at The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence in Canterbury.&nbsp;This four-day Test match marks the beginning of India’s training for the upcoming Test series in England, scheduled to begin on June 20 in Leeds. India A team will play two unofficial Tests before several players join the senior national squad.&nbsp;Opening batter, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/abhimanyu-easwaran">Abhimanyu Easwaran</a> will captain the India A side, which features several young and experienced players, including Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Sarfaraz Khan. Dhruv Jurel will serve as the vice-captain and wicketkeeper. The bowling unit includes the likes of Shardul Thakur, Mukesh Kumar, and Khaleel Ahmed.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ipl-2025-pbks-vs-rcb-mullanpur-gears-up-for-iyer-kohli-face-off-in-qualifier-1-match-preview-1748494470539">IPL 2025, PBKS vs RCB: Mullanpur gears up for Iyer-Kohli face-off in Qualifier 1 – Preview</a>&nbsp;For England Lions, James Rew will take charge as the skipper for the first time. Their 15-member squad features a mix of emerging talent and experience, with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/chris-woakes">Chris Woakes</a> returning from an ankle injury.&nbsp;This two match unofficial Test series provides an opportunity for India A players to adapt to English conditions and make a strong contention for selection in the main Test squad.&nbsp;What time will the India A vs England Lions 1st unofficial Test start?&nbsp;The India A vs England Lions 1st unofficial Test will begin on Thursday (May 30) at 11:00 AM local time (3:30 PM IST). The Test match will be played from May 30 to June 2.&nbsp;When and where to watch the India A vs England Lions 1st unofficial Test?&nbsp;The India A vs England Lions 1st unofficial Test will be live-streamed on the ECB website and app, but won't be telecast on Indian television.&nbsp;India A Squad:Abhimanyu Easwaran (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal,&nbsp;Karun Nair, Dhruv Jurel (VC) (WK),&nbsp;Nitish Kumar&nbsp;Reddy, Shardul Thakur, Ishan Kishan (WK), Manav Suthar, Tanush Kotian, Mukesh Kumar, Akash Deep, Harshit Rana, Anshul Kamboj,&nbsp;Khaleel Ahmed, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sarfaraz Khan, Tushar Deshpande, Harsh Dubey.&nbsp;England Lions Squad:&nbsp;James Rew (C), Farhan Ahmed, Rehan Ahmed, Sonny Baker, Jordan Cox, Rocky Flintoff, Emilio Gay, Tom Haines, George Hill, Josh Hull, Eddie Jack, Ben McKinney, Dan Mousley, Ajeet Singh Dale, Chris Woakes, Max Holden&nbsp;

This four-day Test match marks the beginning of India’s training for the upcoming Test series in England, scheduled to begin on June 20 in Leeds. The India A team will play two unofficial Tests before several players are set to join the senior national squad.

Amidst the IPL 2025 playoffs, the Indian team has begun its red-ball preparations for the England Test series with the India A squad set to face the England Lions in the first unofficial Test, starting May 30 at The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence in Canterbury. This four-day Test match marks the beginning of India’s training for the upcoming Test series in England, scheduled to begin on June 20 in Leeds. India A team will play two unofficial Tests before several players join the senior national squad. Opening batter, Abhimanyu Easwaran will captain the India A side, which features several young and experienced players, including Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Sarfaraz Khan. Dhruv Jurel will serve as the vice-captain and wicketkeeper. The bowling unit includes the likes of Shardul Thakur, Mukesh Kumar, and Khaleel Ahmed. Also Read | IPL 2025, PBKS vs RCB: Mullanpur gears up for Iyer-Kohli face-off in Qualifier 1 – Preview For England Lions, James Rew will take charge as the skipper for the first time. Their 15-member squad features a mix of emerging talent and experience, with Chris Woakes returning from an ankle injury. This two match unofficial Test series provides an opportunity for India A players to adapt to English conditions and make a strong contention for selection in the main Test squad. What time will the India A vs England Lions 1st unofficial Test start? The India A vs England Lions 1st unofficial Test will begin on Thursday (May 30) at 11:00 AM local time (3:30 PM IST). The Test match will be played from May 30 to June 2. When and where to watch the India A vs England Lions 1st unofficial Test? The India A vs England Lions 1st unofficial Test will be live-streamed on the ECB website and app, but won't be telecast on Indian television. India A Squad: Abhimanyu Easwaran (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Karun Nair, Dhruv Jurel (VC) (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shardul Thakur, Ishan Kishan (WK), Manav Suthar, Tanush Kotian, Mukesh Kumar, Akash Deep, Harshit Rana, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sarfaraz Khan, Tushar Deshpande, Harsh Dubey. England Lions Squad: James Rew (C), Farhan Ahmed, Rehan Ahmed, Sonny Baker, Jordan Cox, Rocky Flintoff, Emilio Gay, Tom Haines, George Hill, Josh Hull, Eddie Jack, Ben McKinney, Dan Mousley, Ajeet Singh Dale, Chris Woakes, Max Holden

This four-day Test match marks the beginning of India’s training for the upcoming Test series in England, scheduled to begin on June 20 in Leeds. The India A team will play two unofficial Tests before several players are set to join the senior national squad.

India A vs England Lions 1st unofficial Test live streaming | When and where to watch, live on smart TV, mobile app and match details. Check inside

Shreyas Iyer's snub from India's squad for Test tour of England raised a lot of question, especially when the touring team is going to be without Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Both the former skippers retired earlier from Tests earlier this month within a week of each other.While Iyer was not selected despite having a great last six months and a sensation IPL 2025 as Punjab Kings skipper, BCCI decided to not give GT opener and orange cap holder of IPL 2025 Sai Sudharsan a chance. &nbsp;India coach Gautam Gambhir was asked about the same to which he replied: "I am not a selector," as reported by news agency PTI.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bought-for-inr-3-million-lsg-spinner-rathi-pays-nearly-inr-1-million-in-fines-for-notebook-celebration-and-reveals-why-he-does-it-1748438657375">Bought for INR 3 million, LSG's Rathi pays nearly INR 1 million in fines for 'notebook' celebration and reveals why he does it</a>Gambhir's comments came on the eve of IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 where Punjab Kings take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Mullanpur. India will travel to England for a five-Test series after IPL with first Test set to start on June 20.Gambhir also spoke on BCCI's decision to invites all three defence chiefs to the closing ceremony of the tournament on June 3."We normally criticise the BCCI a lot on a lot of things, but this is something which is unbelievable. BCCI has taken an initiative from the point of view that the entire nation is one and the entire nation has to salute the armed forces for what they do unconditionally," he said."So I feel that with the BCCI taking such an initiative we have got to give a lot of credit to the BCCI and more importantly to our armed forces who have been unconditionally helping and saving us and protecting us," he added.Whoever wins the match between PBKS and RCB, the final will see one of the teams which has never won the IPL. While RCB have been waiting to get over the title drought for 18 years, this is the first time PBKS are in the playoffs in 11 years.The eliminator, meanwhile, will be played between five-time IPL winners Mumbai Indians and one-time champion Gujarat Titans in their four years of existence.&nbsp;

While Iyer was not selected despite having a great last six months and a sensation IPL 2025 as Punjab Kings skipper, BCCI decided to not give GT opener and orange cap holder of IPL 2025 Sai Sudharsan a chance.

Shreyas Iyer's snub from India's squad for Test tour of England raised a lot of question, especially when the touring team is going to be without Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Both the former skippers retired earlier from Tests earlier this month within a week of each other. While Iyer was not selected despite having a great last six months and a sensation IPL 2025 as Punjab Kings skipper, BCCI decided to not give GT opener and orange cap holder of IPL 2025 Sai Sudharsan a chance. India coach Gautam Gambhir was asked about the same to which he replied: "I am not a selector," as reported by news agency PTI. Also Read - Bought for INR 3 million, LSG's Rathi pays nearly INR 1 million in fines for 'notebook' celebration and reveals why he does it Gambhir's comments came on the eve of IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 where Punjab Kings take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Mullanpur. India will travel to England for a five-Test series after IPL with first Test set to start on June 20. Gambhir also spoke on BCCI's decision to invites all three defence chiefs to the closing ceremony of the tournament on June 3. "We normally criticise the BCCI a lot on a lot of things, but this is something which is unbelievable. BCCI has taken an initiative from the point of view that the entire nation is one and the entire nation has to salute the armed forces for what they do unconditionally," he said. "So I feel that with the BCCI taking such an initiative we have got to give a lot of credit to the BCCI and more importantly to our armed forces who have been unconditionally helping and saving us and protecting us," he added. Whoever wins the match between PBKS and RCB, the final will see one of the teams which has never won the IPL. While RCB have been waiting to get over the title drought for 18 years, this is the first time PBKS are in the playoffs in 11 years. The eliminator, meanwhile, will be played between five-time IPL winners Mumbai Indians and one-time champion Gujarat Titans in their four years of existence.

While Iyer was not selected despite having a great last six months and a sensation IPL 2025 as Punjab Kings skipper, BCCI decided to not give GT opener and orange cap holder of IPL 2025 Sai Sudharsan a chance.

'I am not...,' Coach Gambhir breaks silence on Shreyas Iyer's snub from India squad for England Tests

TV commentators have left AB de Villiers angry and unhappy with their negative remarks on his former IPL franchise, Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) bowling against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) this season. RCB conceded 227 runs in the first innings in their last league game in Lucknow, with LSG captain Rishabh Pant hitting a maiden hundred for his new team; the visitors, however, completed the run chase - their highest-successful and won the game, sealing the Qualifier 1 spot.&nbsp;In Josh Hazlewood’s absence, who missed a few games leading up to the playoffs due to a shoulder niggle, RCB bowlers faced flak both on the field and off it. While Pant punished them with his almost-match-winning 118* off 61 balls, the commentators criticised the bowling attack throughout the 20 overs.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2025-pbks-vs-rcb-cricket-seamer-qualifier-1-arshdeep-singh-urges-punjabis-to-support-team-chasing-their-dream-rcb-1748500819247">Qualifier 1: Arshdeep Singh urges ‘Punjabis’ to support PBKS in chasing their IPL dream</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, despite the win and inching closer to realising their dream of winning an IPL title, RCB’s legend and former batting giant wasn’t happy with how the commentators called out the game. Speaking his heart out on his YouTube channel, AB de Villiers urged the TV commentators to remain neutral in their stance on any team. &nbsp;“I listened to the commentators last night, and honestly, it got me so angry,” AB de Villiers said on his YouTube channel.&nbsp; &nbsp;“They were so negative when we were bowling. They kept saying, ‘RCB’s bowling is under pressure. They don’t look like they’re going to manage it. Once again, an in-form team is starting to lose momentum.’ But what about this- maybe it was just a really good batting wicket, guys? To all you very clever and sharp commentators out there, how about considering the possibility that it was an excellent surface for batting?” he continued.<h2>Commentators set the narratives &nbsp;</h2>AB de Villiers said the commentators sometimes stick to a narrative.&nbsp; &nbsp;Backing his team’s bowling that leaked over 220 runs, AB de Villiers said perhaps the wicket played well and should it have been a tricky surface, Rishabh wouldn’t have scored a hundred as he did on this. &nbsp;“They went on about how RCB’s bowling unit was once again in poor form. As I watched the match, I thought that sometimes commentators get fixated on a narrative. Yes, RCB have never won a title, but it’s lazy to keep saying, ‘Here we go again. The bowlers are failing, they’re useless,’ without properly analysing what’s happening on the field. Rishabh Pant is not going to score 118 off 60-odd balls on a tricky, very difficult pitch. All the LSG batters were fluent out there. &nbsp;“Yes, there was some poor bowling at times. But ultimately, one must look at the bigger picture- 227 runs on a wicket that typically doesn’t support such batting suggests it was simply a very good surface. RCB were still in the contest; they weren’t blown away, and they proved that,” he added.

It got me so angry AB de Villiers lashes out at TV commentators for negative remarks on RCB’s bowling against LSG

TV commentators have left AB de Villiers angry and unhappy with their negative remarks on his former IPL franchise, Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) bowling against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) this season. RCB conceded 227 runs in the first innings in their last league game in Lucknow, with LSG captain Rishabh Pant hitting a maiden hundred for his new team; the visitors, however, completed the run chase - their highest-successful and won the game, sealing the Qualifier 1 spot. In Josh Hazlewood’s absence, who missed a few games leading up to the playoffs due to a shoulder niggle, RCB bowlers faced flak both on the field and off it. While Pant punished them with his almost-match-winning 118* off 61 balls, the commentators criticised the bowling attack throughout the 20 overs. Also read | Qualifier 1: Arshdeep Singh urges ‘Punjabis’ to support PBKS in chasing their IPL dream Meanwhile, despite the win and inching closer to realising their dream of winning an IPL title, RCB’s legend and former batting giant wasn’t happy with how the commentators called out the game. Speaking his heart out on his YouTube channel, AB de Villiers urged the TV commentators to remain neutral in their stance on any team. “I listened to the commentators last night, and honestly, it got me so angry,” AB de Villiers said on his YouTube channel. “They were so negative when we were bowling. They kept saying, ‘RCB’s bowling is under pressure. They don’t look like they’re going to manage it. Once again, an in-form team is starting to lose momentum.’ But what about this- maybe it was just a really good batting wicket, guys? To all you very clever and sharp commentators out there, how about considering the possibility that it was an excellent surface for batting?” he continued. Commentators set the narratives AB de Villiers said the commentators sometimes stick to a narrative. Backing his team’s bowling that leaked over 220 runs, AB de Villiers said perhaps the wicket played well and should it have been a tricky surface, Rishabh wouldn’t have scored a hundred as he did on this. “They went on about how RCB’s bowling unit was once again in poor form. As I watched the match, I thought that sometimes commentators get fixated on a narrative. Yes, RCB have never won a title, but it’s lazy to keep saying, ‘Here we go again. The bowlers are failing, they’re useless,’ without properly analysing what’s happening on the field. Rishabh Pant is not going to score 118 off 60-odd balls on a tricky, very difficult pitch. All the LSG batters were fluent out there. “Yes, there was some poor bowling at times. But ultimately, one must look at the bigger picture- 227 runs on a wicket that typically doesn’t support such batting suggests it was simply a very good surface. RCB were still in the contest; they weren’t blown away, and they proved that,” he added.

In Josh Hazlewood’s absence, who missed a few games leading up to the playoffs due to a shoulder niggle, RCB bowlers faced flak both on the field and off it.

‘It got me so angry’: AB de Villiers lashes out at TV commentators for ‘negative remarks’ on RCB’s bowling against LSG

India and Punjab Kings (PBKS) seamer Arshdeep Singh has urged all Punjabis to support their IPL franchise in helping them chase their dream of winning an IPL title. Arshdeep’s PBKS topped the IPL 2025 points table with nine wins from 14 contested matches and qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 2014.&nbsp;&nbsp;PBKS sealed their Qualifier 1 ticket and will face off against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a top-of-the-line clash on Thursday (May 29) in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. Unlike previous seasons, where Punjab languished in the second half of the table, sometimes narrowly missing out on the top-four spot, they stamped their authority this time under the new leadership.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ipl-2025-pbks-vs-rcb-mullanpur-gears-up-for-iyer-kohli-face-off-in-qualifier-1-match-preview-1748494470539">IPL 2025, PBKS vs RCB: Mullanpur gears up for Iyer-Kohli face-off in Qualifier 1 – Preview</a> &nbsp;With Ricky Ponting as the new head coach and Shreyas Iyer as the skipper, Punjab unlocked their beast mode this season, looking strong to put its hands on an IPL trophy for the first time. For them to reach the IPL 2025 final, they must utilise their home advantage against the RCB and beat them; however, should they lose, they will get another chance to reach the summit clash in Qualifier 2.<h2>Arshdeep’s message for fans &nbsp;</h2>Punjab is closing in on winning their maiden IPL title, a monumental feat for any team, and it’s not possible without their fans’ support.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, Arshdeep replied to one of the fans on Snapchat, thanking the person, who happened to be a non-Punjabi and staying afar, for backing PBKS in the playoffs. While he acknowledged it, he also urged all Punjabis to back the team.&nbsp; &nbsp;Picking on those homegrown fans who support other teams outside of Punjab Kings, Arshdeep asked them to come together and back his team in the Qualifier 1 and later in the mega final, should they qualify. &nbsp;“Thank you for supporting us. You’re not Punjabi, but you’re still supporting Punjab, whereas there are a lot of people who don’t support Punjab and have different favourite teams. I would like to urge them to support Punjab, their state, their team, and come in big numbers to see us win,” Arshdeep responded to a fan. &nbsp;WATCH VIDEO -&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Sorry Arshdeep Singh, I have always supported you. But fans are earned not begged. Jammu Kashmir doesn&#39;t have a IPL team, doesn&#39;t means that we will not support anyone. Similarly if someone from Punjab is supporting CSK, it&#39;s because CSK has earned them. <a href="https://t.co/wueGh5xEWZ">pic.twitter.com/wueGh5xEWZ</a>&mdash; Selfless⁴⁵ (@SelflessCricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/SelflessCricket/status/1927752027880280215?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Meanwhile, Yuzvendra Chahal’s return to the playing XI will boost Punjab’s confidence heading into the Qualifier 1. Though he returns from a wrist injury, for which he had to miss a couple of games, Punjab would miss its overseas all-rounder Marco Jansen, who returned home to prepare for the WTC Final against Australia.

Arshdeep Singh urges Punjabis to support PBKS in chasing their IPL dream

India and Punjab Kings (PBKS) seamer Arshdeep Singh has urged all Punjabis to support their IPL franchise in helping them chase their dream of winning an IPL title. Arshdeep’s PBKS topped the IPL 2025 points table with nine wins from 14 contested matches and qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 2014. PBKS sealed their Qualifier 1 ticket and will face off against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a top-of-the-line clash on Thursday (May 29) in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. Unlike previous seasons, where Punjab languished in the second half of the table, sometimes narrowly missing out on the top-four spot, they stamped their authority this time under the new leadership. Also read | IPL 2025, PBKS vs RCB: Mullanpur gears up for Iyer-Kohli face-off in Qualifier 1 – Preview With Ricky Ponting as the new head coach and Shreyas Iyer as the skipper, Punjab unlocked their beast mode this season, looking strong to put its hands on an IPL trophy for the first time. For them to reach the IPL 2025 final, they must utilise their home advantage against the RCB and beat them; however, should they lose, they will get another chance to reach the summit clash in Qualifier 2. Arshdeep’s message for fans Punjab is closing in on winning their maiden IPL title, a monumental feat for any team, and it’s not possible without their fans’ support. Meanwhile, Arshdeep replied to one of the fans on Snapchat, thanking the person, who happened to be a non-Punjabi and staying afar, for backing PBKS in the playoffs. While he acknowledged it, he also urged all Punjabis to back the team. Picking on those homegrown fans who support other teams outside of Punjab Kings, Arshdeep asked them to come together and back his team in the Qualifier 1 and later in the mega final, should they qualify. “Thank you for supporting us. You’re not Punjabi, but you’re still supporting Punjab, whereas there are a lot of people who don’t support Punjab and have different favourite teams. I would like to urge them to support Punjab, their state, their team, and come in big numbers to see us win,” Arshdeep responded to a fan. WATCH VIDEO -

Arshdeep’s PBKS topped the IPL 2025 points table with nine wins from 14 contested matches and qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 2014.&nbsp;

Qualifier 1: Arshdeep Singh urges ‘Punjabis’ to support PBKS in chasing their IPL dream

Mullanpur in New Chandigarh gears up for IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 between hosts Punjab Kings (PBKS) and the travelling Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Thursday (May 29). The top two teams this season will face off for a place in the tournament final, with both chasing a common dream – a maiden IPL title. Here is the match preview of IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 between Punjab and Bengaluru.<h2>Preview &nbsp;</h2>Beginning with the Qualifier 1 hosts, PBKS, the Shreyas Iyer-led outfit has played some incredible cricket thus far this season, winning nine out of the 14 matches contested and staying at the top of the points table for the second time in tournament history.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ipl-2025-ravi-ashwin-defends-digvesh-rathi-in-jitesh-sharma-run-out-incident-1748453549227">IPL 2025: Ravi Ashwin defends Digvesh Rathi in Jitesh Sharma run-out incident</a> &nbsp;Despite lagging big names on the team sheet, Iyer’s Punjab stamped its authority with local talent, with as many as half a dozen uncapped cricketers making the right noises in IPL 2025. While their punt on Shashank Singh paid dividends, throwing weight behind players like Priyansh Arya and Nehal Wadhera has done wonders for them.&nbsp; &nbsp;Besides, with an effective Indian bowling attack at its disposal, including two expensive purchases in Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal, Punjab tasted enormous success in IPL 2025. Although they will miss seamer Marco Jansen for the playoffs as he returned home to prepare for the WTC Final, Chahal’s return to the XI should boost their confidence against high-flying RCB.<h3>RCB – the wonder team &nbsp;</h3>On the other hand, the RCB side has done the unthinkable, becoming the first team ever to win all away matches in an IPL edition. After completing their highest successful run chase in IPL in their last league game against LSG, RCB finished inside the top two, ahead of Gujarat Titans, who, for the longest time this season, stayed at the top of the table. &nbsp;They have their worries in their batters, including their captain’s form, but considering how well Virat Kohli is scoring runs and what Jitesh Sharma did in their last game, RCB would bank on them to replicate past form. &nbsp;Besides, the return of Josh Hazlewood will boost their chances, as RCB aim to maintain their winning run on away venues this season. &nbsp;Predicted Playing XIs of both teams – &nbsp;PBKS - Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Harpreet Brar, Kyle Jamieson, Yuzvendra Chahal and Arshdeep Singh &nbsp;RCB - Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar, Mayank Agarawal, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (c), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Nuwan Thushara/Josh Hazlewood and Suyash Sharma

IPL 2025, PBKS vs RCB Mullanpur gears up for Iyer-Kohli face-off in Qualifier 1 – Preview

Mullanpur in New Chandigarh gears up for IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 between hosts Punjab Kings (PBKS) and the travelling Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Thursday (May 29). The top two teams this season will face off for a place in the tournament final, with both chasing a common dream – a maiden IPL title. Here is the match preview of IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 between Punjab and Bengaluru. Preview Beginning with the Qualifier 1 hosts, PBKS, the Shreyas Iyer-led outfit has played some incredible cricket thus far this season, winning nine out of the 14 matches contested and staying at the top of the points table for the second time in tournament history. Also read | IPL 2025: Ravi Ashwin defends Digvesh Rathi in Jitesh Sharma run-out incident Despite lagging big names on the team sheet, Iyer’s Punjab stamped its authority with local talent, with as many as half a dozen uncapped cricketers making the right noises in IPL 2025. While their punt on Shashank Singh paid dividends, throwing weight behind players like Priyansh Arya and Nehal Wadhera has done wonders for them. Besides, with an effective Indian bowling attack at its disposal, including two expensive purchases in Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal, Punjab tasted enormous success in IPL 2025. Although they will miss seamer Marco Jansen for the playoffs as he returned home to prepare for the WTC Final, Chahal’s return to the XI should boost their confidence against high-flying RCB. RCB – the wonder team On the other hand, the RCB side has done the unthinkable, becoming the first team ever to win all away matches in an IPL edition. After completing their highest successful run chase in IPL in their last league game against LSG, RCB finished inside the top two, ahead of Gujarat Titans, who, for the longest time this season, stayed at the top of the table. They have their worries in their batters, including their captain’s form, but considering how well Virat Kohli is scoring runs and what Jitesh Sharma did in their last game, RCB would bank on them to replicate past form. Besides, the return of Josh Hazlewood will boost their chances, as RCB aim to maintain their winning run on away venues this season. Predicted Playing XIs of both teams – PBKS - Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Harpreet Brar, Kyle Jamieson, Yuzvendra Chahal and Arshdeep Singh RCB - Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar, Mayank Agarawal, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (c), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Nuwan Thushara/Josh Hazlewood and Suyash Sharma

The top two teams this season will face off for a place in the tournament final, with both chasing a common dream – a maiden IPL title.

IPL 2025, PBKS vs RCB: Mullanpur gears up for Iyer-Kohli face-off in Qualifier 1 – Preview

Former India spinner and Chennai Super Kings’ ace bowler Ravichandran Ashwin has defended Digvesh Rathi trying to dismiss Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Jitesh Sharma in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). Playing in an important clash for a place in Qualifier 1, RCB’s stand-in skipper Jitesh was dismissed by Rathi, but the appeal was withdrawn by Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant. However, Ashwin has defended Rathi, stating Pant should not have withdrawn his appeal.&nbsp;<h2>What was the incident?</h2>In the final ball of the 17th over, Rathi took off the bails at the non-striker's end, thereby dismissing Jitesh while he was out of the crease. According to ICC rules, Jitesh was deemed out and an appeal had been made to the umpire by the bowler. However, that appeal was withdrawn by Pant, thereby giving a lifeline to Jitesh as a gesture of sportsmanship.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, according to Ashwin that appeal should not have been withdrawn. The decision had huge consequences on the outcome of the match as Jitesh would help RCB win the match and thereby book their place in Qualifier 1 of the IPL 2025.&nbsp;"Digvesh Rathi is not my relative. He is not my friend. I don't know who he is. But I am saying… You will scar a bowler so much that it will really affect him," Ashwin said on his YouTube channel. "But because nobody really cares about a bowler, so in front of crores of people, should we withdraw his appeal and insult him?"&nbsp;Bengaluru chased down 228 to go second in the 10-team table in the last league match of this season and set up a meeting with table-toppers Punjab Kings on Thursday.&nbsp;The result pushed the Gujarat Titans into the third spot. They will face Mumbai Indians in the eliminator on Friday.&nbsp;The winners of Qualifier 1 go straight to the final on June 3 but the losers have a second chance of joining them as they will face the winner of the eliminator in Qualifier 2 to decide who will head to Ahmedabad.&nbsp;&nbsp;Lucknow skipper Rishabh Pant signed off with an unbeaten 118 off 61 balls in his team's 227-3, but Bengaluru knocked off the target with eight balls to spare.

Former India spinner and Chennai Super Kings ace bowler Ravichandran Ashwin has defended Digvesh Rathi trying to dismiss Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Jitesh Sharma in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025).

Former India spinner and Chennai Super Kings’ ace bowler Ravichandran Ashwin has defended Digvesh Rathi trying to dismiss Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Jitesh Sharma in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). Playing in an important clash for a place in Qualifier 1, RCB’s stand-in skipper Jitesh was dismissed by Rathi, but the appeal was withdrawn by Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant. However, Ashwin has defended Rathi, stating Pant should not have withdrawn his appeal. What was the incident? In the final ball of the 17th over, Rathi took off the bails at the non-striker's end, thereby dismissing Jitesh while he was out of the crease. According to ICC rules, Jitesh was deemed out and an appeal had been made to the umpire by the bowler. However, that appeal was withdrawn by Pant, thereby giving a lifeline to Jitesh as a gesture of sportsmanship. However, according to Ashwin that appeal should not have been withdrawn. The decision had huge consequences on the outcome of the match as Jitesh would help RCB win the match and thereby book their place in Qualifier 1 of the IPL 2025. "Digvesh Rathi is not my relative. He is not my friend. I don't know who he is. But I am saying… You will scar a bowler so much that it will really affect him," Ashwin said on his YouTube channel. "But because nobody really cares about a bowler, so in front of crores of people, should we withdraw his appeal and insult him?" Bengaluru chased down 228 to go second in the 10-team table in the last league match of this season and set up a meeting with table-toppers Punjab Kings on Thursday. The result pushed the Gujarat Titans into the third spot. They will face Mumbai Indians in the eliminator on Friday. The winners of Qualifier 1 go straight to the final on June 3 but the losers have a second chance of joining them as they will face the winner of the eliminator in Qualifier 2 to decide who will head to Ahmedabad. Lucknow skipper Rishabh Pant signed off with an unbeaten 118 off 61 balls in his team's 227-3, but Bengaluru knocked off the target with eight balls to spare.

Former India spinner and Chennai Super Kings’ ace bowler Ravichandran Ashwin has defended Digvesh Rathi trying to dismiss Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Jitesh Sharma in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025).

IPL 2025: Ravi Ashwin defends Digvesh Rathi in Jitesh Sharma run-out incident

Team Great Britain is moving s step closer to its formation as the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has taken significant steps for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. In a media report that emerged on Wednesday, ECB is exploring the opportunity to establish Great Britain Cricket (GB Cricket) before the Olympics as it seeks qualification for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles for both men’s and women’s. The team will be comprised of players from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.&nbsp;<h2>Team Great Britain step closer to formation</h2>As per a report from Espncricinfo, GB Cricket is expected to be officially constituted in the coming months, and it would then need to be officially recognised by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the British Olympic Association (BOA) before becoming a full member of the National Olympic Committee (NOC). According to an ECB spokesperson, an agreement in principle with the ICC is already in place.&nbsp;If the above procedure goes according to plan, GB Cricket will serve as the primary body for the Olympic and Commonwealth Games, where cricket has been included.&nbsp;&nbsp;While qualification is not yet clear, the ICC is likely to use the T20I rankings to determine the status of teams to qualify for the Los Angeles Olympics. If this is the case, Team Great Britain’s qualification will be secured if either England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland finish in the top six of ICC rankings.&nbsp;&nbsp;It's a further consideration for England's new white-ball captain, Harry Brook, whose reboot of the team's fortunes is set to begin with the first ODI against West Indies at Edgbaston on Thursday.&nbsp;"That would be pretty cool to be able to play in the Olympics and get an Olympic gold medal," Brook said. "But it's so far away, it's miles away yet. I haven't even thought about that yet."

Team Great Britain is moving s step closer to its formation as the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has taken significant steps for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Team Great Britain is moving s step closer to its formation as the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has taken significant steps for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. In a media report that emerged on Wednesday, ECB is exploring the opportunity to establish Great Britain Cricket (GB Cricket) before the Olympics as it seeks qualification for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles for both men’s and women’s. The team will be comprised of players from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Team Great Britain step closer to formation As per a report from Espncricinfo, GB Cricket is expected to be officially constituted in the coming months, and it would then need to be officially recognised by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the British Olympic Association (BOA) before becoming a full member of the National Olympic Committee (NOC). According to an ECB spokesperson, an agreement in principle with the ICC is already in place. If the above procedure goes according to plan, GB Cricket will serve as the primary body for the Olympic and Commonwealth Games, where cricket has been included. While qualification is not yet clear, the ICC is likely to use the T20I rankings to determine the status of teams to qualify for the Los Angeles Olympics. If this is the case, Team Great Britain’s qualification will be secured if either England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland finish in the top six of ICC rankings. It's a further consideration for England's new white-ball captain, Harry Brook, whose reboot of the team's fortunes is set to begin with the first ODI against West Indies at Edgbaston on Thursday. "That would be pretty cool to be able to play in the Olympics and get an Olympic gold medal," Brook said. "But it's so far away, it's miles away yet. I haven't even thought about that yet."

Team Great Britain is moving s step closer to its formation as the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has taken significant steps for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Team Great Britain step closer to formation for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics; to accommodate Scotland, N Ireland

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 league stage is over and the tournament has its poster mischievous boy in Digvesh Rathi. The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) spinner got the fame not only for his Narine-like bowling skills but the 'notebook' celebration as well.The LSG spinner was bought in the IPL 2025 auction for his base price of INR 30 lakh ($40,000) but has paid about INR 9.37 lakh ($10,000) in fines. He also served one-match suspension during the season but still ended up as LSG's highest wicket taker with 14 scalps in 13 games.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/from-abhishek-141-to-starc-5-35-check-out-all-stats-from-ipl-2025-league-stage-1748420007434">From Abhishek's 141 to Starc's 5/35 - Check out all stats from IPL 2025 league stage</a>Rathi is also the highest wicket-taker among the uncapped bowlers in IPL 2025 - which clearly shows he backs his show off with skills.Rathi was first fined for the notebook celebration during the match against Punjab Kings after dismissing Priyansh Arya on April 1. He paid 25 percent of his match fees as a fine and accumulated one demerit point.The next incident came against Mumbai Indian after dismissing Naman Dhir. This incident costed Rathi 50 percent of match fee and two demerit points.The biggest of the fauda happened in the match against SRH towards the end of league stage when he got involved in a heated confrontation with Abhishek Sharma. This costed Rathi a further 50 percent of the match fee and one game suspension.What is IPL player's match fee?Before the beginning of this season, the BCCI announced INR 7.5 lakh ($8,800) as match fee for IPL players for each match played. As per the calculations, Rathi lost 25 percent for first breach of policy which is INR 187,500 ($2,197) and INR 325,000 for second and third incidents.The total fine Rathi ended up paying comes around INR 937,500 ($10,000 approx) which is nearly one third of his IPL salary.During a recent fan interaction, Rathi revealed why he does the 'notebook' celebration and said: 'Whenever there's a tournament, I carry a notebook and note all the names in it.'&nbsp;

Rathi was bought in the IPL 2025 auction for his base price of INR 30 lakh ($40,000) but has paid about INR 9.37 lakh ($10,000) in fines. He also served one-match suspension during the season but still ended up as LSG's highest wicket taker with 14 scalps in 13 games.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 league stage is over and the tournament has its poster mischievous boy in Digvesh Rathi. The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) spinner got the fame not only for his Narine-like bowling skills but the 'notebook' celebration as well. The LSG spinner was bought in the IPL 2025 auction for his base price of INR 30 lakh ($40,000) but has paid about INR 9.37 lakh ($10,000) in fines. He also served one-match suspension during the season but still ended up as LSG's highest wicket taker with 14 scalps in 13 games. Also Read - From Abhishek's 141 to Starc's 5/35 - Check out all stats from IPL 2025 league stage Rathi is also the highest wicket-taker among the uncapped bowlers in IPL 2025 - which clearly shows he backs his show off with skills. Rathi was first fined for the notebook celebration during the match against Punjab Kings after dismissing Priyansh Arya on April 1. He paid 25 percent of his match fees as a fine and accumulated one demerit point. The next incident came against Mumbai Indian after dismissing Naman Dhir. This incident costed Rathi 50 percent of match fee and two demerit points. The biggest of the fauda happened in the match against SRH towards the end of league stage when he got involved in a heated confrontation with Abhishek Sharma. This costed Rathi a further 50 percent of the match fee and one game suspension. What is IPL player's match fee? Before the beginning of this season, the BCCI announced INR 7.5 lakh ($8,800) as match fee for IPL players for each match played. As per the calculations, Rathi lost 25 percent for first breach of policy which is INR 187,500 ($2,197) and INR 325,000 for second and third incidents. The total fine Rathi ended up paying comes around INR 937,500 ($10,000 approx) which is nearly one third of his IPL salary. During a recent fan interaction, Rathi revealed why he does the 'notebook' celebration and said: 'Whenever there's a tournament, I carry a notebook and note all the names in it.'

Rathi was bought in the IPL 2025 auction for his base price of INR 30 lakh ($40,000) but has paid about INR 9.37 lakh ($10,000) in fines. He also served one-match suspension during the season but still ended up as LSG's highest wicket taker with 14 scalps in 13 games.

Bought for INR 3 million, LSG's Rathi pays nearly INR 1 million in fines for 'notebook' celebration and reveals why he does it

Pakistan is set to host Bangladesh for a three-match T20I series beginning on Wednesday (May 28) at the Gaddafi Stadium in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/lahore">Lahore</a>. The series, originally scheduled to be a five-match contest starting May 21, was revised due to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/operation-sindoor">recent political conflicts between India and Pakistan.</a>&nbsp;The T20Is will now take place on May 28, May 30, and June 1 with all matches scheduled to begin at 8:30 PM IST. This series will be crucial for both teams in their preparations for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup which will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka.&nbsp;Both sides are coming into this series on the back of disappointing results. Pakistan suffered a 1-4 defeat in their T20I series against New Zealand in March, while Bangladesh recently lost 1-2 to the United Arab Emirates. Both series defeats for Pakistan and Bangladesh were away from home.&nbsp;Also Read |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/india-to-tour-australia-in-late-2025-for-3-odis-and-5-t20is-series-opener-on-october-19-check-the-entire-schedule-inside-cricket-sports-australia-1748418939104"> India to tour Australia in late 2025 for white ball series. Check schedule inside</a>&nbsp;Full Squads of both teams&nbsp;PakistanSalman Agha (Captain), Shadab Khan (Vice-Captain), Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Haris (WK), Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Hasan Nawaz, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Abrar Ahmed.&nbsp;BangladeshLitton Das (Captain &amp; WK), Mahedi Hasan (Vice-Captain), Mustafizur Rahman, Towhid Hridoy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tanzid Hasan, Shamim Hossain, Soumya Sarkar, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Tanvir Islam, Jaker Ali (WK), Parvez Hossain Emon, Rishad Hossain.&nbsp;Where to Watch Live Pak vs Ban live match&nbsp;In IndiaThere will be no official live telecast or streaming of the series on TV or mobile app.&nbsp;In PakistanThe live broadcast will be available on A Sports and Ten Sports. OTT streaming will be accessible via Tamasha and Tapmad.&nbsp;In BangladeshFans can catch the action live on T Sports and Tapmad.

PAK vs BAN Live Streaming | When and where to watch Pakistan vs Bangladesh T20I live on smart TV, mobile app and match details

Pakistan is set to host Bangladesh for a three-match T20I series beginning on Wednesday (May 28) at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The series, originally scheduled to be a five-match contest starting May 21, was revised due to recent political conflicts between India and Pakistan. The T20Is will now take place on May 28, May 30, and June 1 with all matches scheduled to begin at 8:30 PM IST. This series will be crucial for both teams in their preparations for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup which will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Both sides are coming into this series on the back of disappointing results. Pakistan suffered a 1-4 defeat in their T20I series against New Zealand in March, while Bangladesh recently lost 1-2 to the United Arab Emirates. Both series defeats for Pakistan and Bangladesh were away from home. Also Read | India to tour Australia in late 2025 for white ball series. Check schedule inside Full Squads of both teams Pakistan Salman Agha (Captain), Shadab Khan (Vice-Captain), Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Haris (WK), Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Hasan Nawaz, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Abrar Ahmed. Bangladesh Litton Das (Captain & WK), Mahedi Hasan (Vice-Captain), Mustafizur Rahman, Towhid Hridoy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tanzid Hasan, Shamim Hossain, Soumya Sarkar, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Tanvir Islam, Jaker Ali (WK), Parvez Hossain Emon, Rishad Hossain. Where to Watch Live Pak vs Ban live match In India There will be no official live telecast or streaming of the series on TV or mobile app. In Pakistan The live broadcast will be available on A Sports and Ten Sports. OTT streaming will be accessible via Tamasha and Tapmad. In Bangladesh Fans can catch the action live on T Sports and Tapmad.

The T20Is will take place on May 28, May 30, and June 1, with all matches scheduled to begin at 8:30 PM IST. This series will be crucial for both teams in their preparations for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup&nbsp;

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Cricket Australia has officially announced Wednesday (May 28) that India will tour Australia in late 2025 for a white-ball series featuring three <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/odi">One Day Internationals (ODIs)</a> and five <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/t20i">T20 Internationals (T20Is)</a>. In an Instagram post, Cricket Australia stated the high-stake series is set to begin on October 19 and will run till November 8.&nbsp;The ODI series will kick off at Perth Stadium on 19 October, followed by matches at Adelaide Oval on October 23 and the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sydney-cricket-ground">Sydney Cricket Ground</a> on 25 October.&nbsp;&nbsp;These three 50-over matches will be closely followed by five T20Is in Canberra ( 29 October), Melbourne (31 October), Hobart (2 November ), Gold Coast (6 November) and Brisbane (8 November).&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/jitesh-survives-rathi-run-out-appeal-at-non-striker-end-heres-what-the-rule-says-1748412723483">Jitesh survives Rathi's run-out appeal at non-striker end. Here's what the rule says</a>&nbsp;This tour comes a competitive five-match Border-Gavaskar Test series held earlier in 2025. Cricket Australia expects strong interest from fans once again, both in stadiums and across broadcast and digital platforms.&nbsp;“We smashed many records for attendance, viewing audiences and digital engagement last summer and we're confident that this incredible momentum will continue throughout what promises to be an engrossing season,” Todd Greenberg, Cricket Australia CEO was quoted saying.&nbsp;The last time when India played a white-ball series under the captaincy of Virat Kohli in Australia, the ODI leg was won by the hosts 2-1, while India triumphed back in the T20I series with a 2-1 victory over the Kangroos.&nbsp;This upcoming tour could also be of added significance as it might be the final ODI appearance in Australia for senior Indian players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, adding a layer of emotions to the fierce contest.

This tour comes after the two sides faced off in the 2023 World Cup final in India followed by a competitive five-match Border-Gavaskar Test series held earlier in 2025. 

Cricket Australia has officially announced Wednesday (May 28) that India will tour Australia in late 2025 for a white-ball series featuring three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and five T20 Internationals (T20Is). In an Instagram post, Cricket Australia stated the high-stake series is set to begin on October 19 and will run till November 8. The ODI series will kick off at Perth Stadium on 19 October, followed by matches at Adelaide Oval on October 23 and the Sydney Cricket Ground on 25 October. These three 50-over matches will be closely followed by five T20Is in Canberra ( 29 October), Melbourne (31 October), Hobart (2 November ), Gold Coast (6 November) and Brisbane (8 November). Also Read | Jitesh survives Rathi's run-out appeal at non-striker end. Here's what the rule says This tour comes a competitive five-match Border-Gavaskar Test series held earlier in 2025. Cricket Australia expects strong interest from fans once again, both in stadiums and across broadcast and digital platforms. “We smashed many records for attendance, viewing audiences and digital engagement last summer and we're confident that this incredible momentum will continue throughout what promises to be an engrossing season,” Todd Greenberg, Cricket Australia CEO was quoted saying. The last time when India played a white-ball series under the captaincy of Virat Kohli in Australia, the ODI leg was won by the hosts 2-1, while India triumphed back in the T20I series with a 2-1 victory over the Kangroos. This upcoming tour could also be of added significance as it might be the final ODI appearance in Australia for senior Indian players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, adding a layer of emotions to the fierce contest.

This tour comes after the two sides faced off in the 2023 World Cup final in India followed by a competitive five-match Border-Gavaskar Test series held earlier in 2025.&nbsp;

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