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<p>Mitchell Marsh struck his first Indian Premier League century as Lucknow Super Giants pulled off an upset 33-run win against table-toppers Gujarat Titans on Thursday.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Marsh smashed 117 off 64 balls studded with 10 fours and eight sixes to help Lucknow post a formidable 235-2 off 20 overs.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Gujarat, who have already qualified for the playoffs, could only make 202-9 in reply at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"We gave 15-20 runs extra. If we'd stopped them at 210-220 it would've been better, that was a huge difference," said Gujarat skipper Shubman Gill.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Getting momentum back will be key in the next game."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Lucknow were playing for pride after being eliminated from the playoffs.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Gujarat lost in-form opener and the tournament's highest run-getter Sai Sudharsan for 21, caught by Aiden Markram off Will O'Rourke, who ended with figures of 3-27.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sudharsan's opening partner Gill looked in good touch before he was caught in the deep by Abdul Samad off Avesh Khan for 35.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Jos Buttler (33) tried to steady the innings but was dismissed by Akash Singh in the 10th over.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Shahrukh Khan (57) and Sherfane Rutherford (38) revived hopes of a comeback but O'Rourke took two wickets in the 17th over to seal Gujarat's fate.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"We had a lot of fun out there, T20 is fickle," said O'Rourke.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-test-eng-vs-zim-england-top-order-dominates-as-hosts-hit-498-3-on-day-1-zak-crawley-ben-duckett-ollie-pope-1747937646726"><strong>ENG vs ZIM: England top order dominates as hosts hit 498/3 on day 1</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Earlier, Marsh combined with Markram to give Lucknow a steady start, putting on 91 runs for the opening wicket after Gujarat won the toss and elected to bowl.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Markram (36) hit fellow South African Kagiso Rabada for two sixes in a row before being caught by Shahrukh near the boundary off Sai Kishore.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Marsh continued his onslaught at the other end, hitting Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan for 25 runs in his first over of the game.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The right-hander, who raced to his century off just 56 balls, was finally caught by a diving Rutherford off paceman Arshad Khan for 117.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Nicholas Pooran also impressed, making an unbeaten 56 runs off 27 balls with four fours and five sixes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Lucknow's struggling skipper Rishabh Pant made 16 not out.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The IPL resumed last Saturday after being paused due to a deadly conflict between India and Pakistan, forcing overseas players to revisit their season plans.</p>

IPL 2025 Marsh ton powers Lucknow to IPL upset over Gujarat

Mitchell Marsh struck his first Indian Premier League century as Lucknow Super Giants pulled off an upset 33-run win against table-toppers Gujarat Titans on Thursday. Marsh smashed 117 off 64 balls studded with 10 fours and eight sixes to help Lucknow post a formidable 235-2 off 20 overs. Gujarat, who have already qualified for the playoffs, could only make 202-9 in reply at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. "We gave 15-20 runs extra. If we'd stopped them at 210-220 it would've been better, that was a huge difference," said Gujarat skipper Shubman Gill. "Getting momentum back will be key in the next game." Lucknow were playing for pride after being eliminated from the playoffs. Gujarat lost in-form opener and the tournament's highest run-getter Sai Sudharsan for 21, caught by Aiden Markram off Will O'Rourke, who ended with figures of 3-27. Sudharsan's opening partner Gill looked in good touch before he was caught in the deep by Abdul Samad off Avesh Khan for 35. Jos Buttler (33) tried to steady the innings but was dismissed by Akash Singh in the 10th over. Shahrukh Khan (57) and Sherfane Rutherford (38) revived hopes of a comeback but O'Rourke took two wickets in the 17th over to seal Gujarat's fate. "We had a lot of fun out there, T20 is fickle," said O'Rourke. Also read | ENG vs ZIM: England top order dominates as hosts hit 498/3 on day 1 Earlier, Marsh combined with Markram to give Lucknow a steady start, putting on 91 runs for the opening wicket after Gujarat won the toss and elected to bowl. Markram (36) hit fellow South African Kagiso Rabada for two sixes in a row before being caught by Shahrukh near the boundary off Sai Kishore. Marsh continued his onslaught at the other end, hitting Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan for 25 runs in his first over of the game. The right-hander, who raced to his century off just 56 balls, was finally caught by a diving Rutherford off paceman Arshad Khan for 117. Nicholas Pooran also impressed, making an unbeaten 56 runs off 27 balls with four fours and five sixes. Lucknow's struggling skipper Rishabh Pant made 16 not out. The IPL resumed last Saturday after being paused due to a deadly conflict between India and Pakistan, forcing overseas players to revisit their season plans.

<p>Gujarat, who have already qualified for the playoffs, could only make 202-9 in reply at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.</p>

IPL 2025: Marsh ton powers Lucknow to IPL upset over Gujarat

<p>England's top three of Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope all made hundreds as they piled on the agony for a hapless Zimbabwe in a one-off four-day Test in Nottingham on Thursday.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>At stumps on the first day at Trent Bridge, an utterly dominant England were 498 for three after number three Pope top-scored with 169 not out at better than a run-a-ball.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Pope's fourth score of over 150 at this level further emphasised the gulf between the sides in what is Zimbabwe's first Test in England in 22 years.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Left-hander Duckett led the initial run-spree with 140 on his Nottinghamshire home ground and opening partner Crawley made 124.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Not since the same trio all reached three figures against Pakistan at Rawalpindi in December 2022 had England's top three all made hundreds on the first day of a Test.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Crawley's century came after he had managed just 212 runs in his previous eight Tests at an average of 15.14, with Thursday's innings just his fifth hundred in 54 matches at this level.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>But all three hundreds were made against a callow Zimbabwe attack which bore little relation to the sterner challenges awaiting England in an upcoming five-Test series at home to India before they head to Australia for the Ashes later this year.</p><h2>Ngarava injury</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Zimbabwe were further handicapped when Richard Ngarava, arguably the pick of their four pacemen with none for 42 in nine overs, left the field shortly after lunch having pulled up clutching his back and hamstrings when chasing a ball.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Ngarava returned late in the final session but did not bowl again before leaving the field once more.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Earlier, Zimbabwe captain Craig Ervine opted to bowl after winning the toss in the hope his attack could utilise the cloud cover above Trent Bridge, a ground renowned for aiding pacemen.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>His decision to field was all the more understandable given Zimbabwe's 138-run thrashing by a youthful County Select XI in their lone warm-up match last week.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>But while Zimbabwe's four quicks got the occasional ball to deviate sharply, they also repeatedly over-pitched and bowled too short.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>At lunch, England were 130 without loss off 26 overs, with Duckett 75 not out and Crawley unbeaten on 53.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It was not long before the aggressive Duckett completed a hundred off exactly 100 balls, including 15 fours.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Having got to three figures, Duckett hit the first six of the match when he pulled Tanaka Chivanga, whose 12 wicketless overs cost an expensive 83 runs.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Duckett, however, exited in familiar fashion.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Having thrashed spinner Wessly Madhevere's first ball through the covers for four and pulled the second for six, Duckett tamely chipped the third to cover where Ben Curran -- the brother of England internationals Sam and Tom and the son of the late Zimbabwe all-rounder Kevin -- held the catch that ended a blistering innings.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>England were then 231-1 following their first three-figure opening partnership since Duckett and Crawley put on 109 against Ireland at Lord's in 2023.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Come tea, Crawley was 93 not out and Pope unbeaten on 49.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Crawley, after a trademark cover-driven four got him to 98, went to a 145-ball century, including 12 boundaries, with a sedate single.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>But having suffered what appeared to be an attack of cramp, Crawley was lbw trying to sweep spinner Sikandar Raza to the delight of a small but voluble band of Zimbabwe supporters.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Pope completed a century when he forced Raza for his 14th four as he extended his own record by becoming the first batsman to score his first eight Test hundreds against different opponents.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Such was England's dominance it made little difference when star batsman Joe Root holed out off persevering paceman Blessing Muzarabani for 34.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>England captain Ben Stokes is making a comeback to cricket this week after the all-rounder's lengthy rehabilitation from his latest hamstring tear.</p>

ENG vs ZIM England top order dominates as hosts hit 498/3 on day 1

England's top three of Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope all made hundreds as they piled on the agony for a hapless Zimbabwe in a one-off four-day Test in Nottingham on Thursday. At stumps on the first day at Trent Bridge, an utterly dominant England were 498 for three after number three Pope top-scored with 169 not out at better than a run-a-ball. Pope's fourth score of over 150 at this level further emphasised the gulf between the sides in what is Zimbabwe's first Test in England in 22 years. Left-hander Duckett led the initial run-spree with 140 on his Nottinghamshire home ground and opening partner Crawley made 124. Not since the same trio all reached three figures against Pakistan at Rawalpindi in December 2022 had England's top three all made hundreds on the first day of a Test. Crawley's century came after he had managed just 212 runs in his previous eight Tests at an average of 15.14, with Thursday's innings just his fifth hundred in 54 matches at this level. But all three hundreds were made against a callow Zimbabwe attack which bore little relation to the sterner challenges awaiting England in an upcoming five-Test series at home to India before they head to Australia for the Ashes later this year. Ngarava injury Zimbabwe were further handicapped when Richard Ngarava, arguably the pick of their four pacemen with none for 42 in nine overs, left the field shortly after lunch having pulled up clutching his back and hamstrings when chasing a ball. Ngarava returned late in the final session but did not bowl again before leaving the field once more. Earlier, Zimbabwe captain Craig Ervine opted to bowl after winning the toss in the hope his attack could utilise the cloud cover above Trent Bridge, a ground renowned for aiding pacemen. His decision to field was all the more understandable given Zimbabwe's 138-run thrashing by a youthful County Select XI in their lone warm-up match last week. But while Zimbabwe's four quicks got the occasional ball to deviate sharply, they also repeatedly over-pitched and bowled too short. At lunch, England were 130 without loss off 26 overs, with Duckett 75 not out and Crawley unbeaten on 53. It was not long before the aggressive Duckett completed a hundred off exactly 100 balls, including 15 fours. Having got to three figures, Duckett hit the first six of the match when he pulled Tanaka Chivanga, whose 12 wicketless overs cost an expensive 83 runs. Duckett, however, exited in familiar fashion. Having thrashed spinner Wessly Madhevere's first ball through the covers for four and pulled the second for six, Duckett tamely chipped the third to cover where Ben Curran -- the brother of England internationals Sam and Tom and the son of the late Zimbabwe all-rounder Kevin -- held the catch that ended a blistering innings. England were then 231-1 following their first three-figure opening partnership since Duckett and Crawley put on 109 against Ireland at Lord's in 2023. Come tea, Crawley was 93 not out and Pope unbeaten on 49. Crawley, after a trademark cover-driven four got him to 98, went to a 145-ball century, including 12 boundaries, with a sedate single. But having suffered what appeared to be an attack of cramp, Crawley was lbw trying to sweep spinner Sikandar Raza to the delight of a small but voluble band of Zimbabwe supporters. Pope completed a century when he forced Raza for his 14th four as he extended his own record by becoming the first batsman to score his first eight Test hundreds against different opponents. Such was England's dominance it made little difference when star batsman Joe Root holed out off persevering paceman Blessing Muzarabani for 34. England captain Ben Stokes is making a comeback to cricket this week after the all-rounder's lengthy rehabilitation from his latest hamstring tear.

<p>Pope's fourth score of over 150 at this level further emphasised the gulf between the sides in what is Zimbabwe's first Test in England in 22 years.</p>

ENG vs ZIM: England top order dominates as hosts hit 498/3 on day 1

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rajasthan-royals">Rajasthan Royals (RR)</a> opener <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/yashasvi-jaiswal">Yashasvi Jaiswal</a> took his time but changed the caption of his latest Instagram post amid rumours of him exiting the franchise following IPL 2025. Jaiswal’s RR failed to reach the IPL 2025 playoffs; they lost ten out of the 14 contested matches, collecting just eight points. Since their tournament has now concluded, he took to social media to thank the fans for their support while hinting at his future.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Taking to his Instagram handle, his post’s earlier caption read, "Thank you, Rajasthan Royals, for everything. Not the season we hoped for, but grateful for the journey. On to the next challenge and whatever the future brings. YBJ 64."&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>The fans were quick to jump onto reading between the lines, especially about what he meant by writing, ‘on to the next challenge’ and ‘whatever the future brings,’ with several speculating his intentions to part ways with the Rajasthan Royals ahead of IPL 2026.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Upon realising how quickly his post is garnering attention for all wrong reasons, Jaiswal quickly altered the caption - from ‘grateful for the journey’ to ‘continue to be grateful for our journey together, adding a tri-colour emoji after the phrase ‘on to the next challenge’, possibly referring to India’s upcoming tour of England starting June 20 in Leeds.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Yashasvi Jaiswal was RR’s top run-getter this season, scoring 559 runs in 14 matches, striking at close to 160 (159.71). His tally, however, is almost 200 runs more than the second-best RR batter this season.</p><h2>Fallout?<br>&nbsp;</h2><p>Amid his run-scoring spree, there was chatter about Jaiswal being unhappy with RR management for not picking him as Sanju Samson’s successor while the skipper was out with a thumb injury. Rajasthan appointed Riyan Parag to lead the team in Samson’s absence, only to see the side fall flat in IPL 2025, losing ten matches.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, Jaiswal will now turn his attention to red-ball cricket after the selectors picked him in the India-A squad for the shadow UK tour. The team picked (for three practice matches) also includes several Test hopefuls, led by opener Abhimanyu Easwaran.</p><h3>India-A squad for England tour -<br>&nbsp;</h3><p>Abhimanyu Easwaran (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Karun Nair, Dhruv Jurel (vice-capt &amp; 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 and Harsh Dubey</p>

IPL 2025 Yashasvi Jaiswal edits Instagram post caption amid RR exit rumours

Rajasthan Royals (RR) opener Yashasvi Jaiswal took his time but changed the caption of his latest Instagram post amid rumours of him exiting the franchise following IPL 2025. Jaiswal’s RR failed to reach the IPL 2025 playoffs; they lost ten out of the 14 contested matches, collecting just eight points. Since their tournament has now concluded, he took to social media to thank the fans for their support while hinting at his future. Taking to his Instagram handle, his post’s earlier caption read, "Thank you, Rajasthan Royals, for everything. Not the season we hoped for, but grateful for the journey. On to the next challenge and whatever the future brings. YBJ 64." The fans were quick to jump onto reading between the lines, especially about what he meant by writing, ‘on to the next challenge’ and ‘whatever the future brings,’ with several speculating his intentions to part ways with the Rajasthan Royals ahead of IPL 2026. Upon realising how quickly his post is garnering attention for all wrong reasons, Jaiswal quickly altered the caption - from ‘grateful for the journey’ to ‘continue to be grateful for our journey together, adding a tri-colour emoji after the phrase ‘on to the next challenge’, possibly referring to India’s upcoming tour of England starting June 20 in Leeds.

<p>Yashasvo Jaiswal’s RR failed to reach the IPL 2025 playoffs; they lost ten out of the 14 contested matches, collecting just eight points.</p>

IPL 2025: Yashasvi Jaiswal edits Instagram post caption amid RR exit rumours

<p>Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are now out of the playoff race in IPL 2025 and their skipper Rishabh Pant received a lot of heat for it. Pant, bought for INR 27 crore ($3.21 million), failed to live up to the price tag and has manage 135 runs in 12 matches at an average of 12.</p><p>After the loss against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their last match, LSG's chances of making it to the playoffs were over, leaving their last two match effectively dead rubber. As the season gets scrutinised, a report started doing round that LSG will is going to drop Pant next season.</p><p>The Lucknow skipper, however, put an end to this report by replying to one of the post on X account.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rishabh-pant-took-the-bullets-but-he-wasn-t-alone-what-went-wrong-for-lsg-in-ipl-2025-1747832893421">Rishabh Pant took the bullets, but he wasn’t alone - What went wrong for LSG in IPL 2025</a></p><p>"I understand fake News gives more traction To content but let's not built everything around it . Little sense &nbsp;and credible news will help more rather making fake news with &nbsp;agenda . Thanks have a good day . Let's be &nbsp;responsible and &nbsp;sensible what we put out on social media," Pant said in response to the post which read:</p><p>"Breaking News: LSG Most Likely To Release Rishabh Pant Ahead Of IPL 2026. LSG Management Feels 27 Crore Is Too Much."</p><p>Out of their total purse of INR 120 crore ($15 million), LSG spent a whopping INR 70 ($8.31 million) crore on just four players Rishabh Pant (INR 27 crore, $3.21 million), Nicholas Pooran (INR 21 crore, $2.5 million), Ravi Bishnoi (INR 11 crore, $1.3 million), and Mayank Yadav (INR 11 crore, $1.3 million). While these players bought star value to the team, it left them with a limited purse and several gaps to fill in order to build a well-balanced squad.</p><p>It was, however, a collective failure of the team for which the players just couldn't get going at the right time.</p>

Out of their total purse of INR 120 crore, LSG spent a whopping INR 70 crore on just four players Rishabh Pant (INR 27 crore), Nicholas Pooran (INR 21 crore), Ravi Bishnoi (INR 11 crore), and Mayank Yadav (INR 11 crore).

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are now out of the playoff race in IPL 2025 and their skipper Rishabh Pant received a lot of heat for it. Pant, bought for INR 27 crore ($3.21 million), failed to live up to the price tag and has manage 135 runs in 12 matches at an average of 12. After the loss against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their last match, LSG's chances of making it to the playoffs were over, leaving their last two match effectively dead rubber. As the season gets scrutinised, a report started doing round that LSG will is going to drop Pant next season. The Lucknow skipper, however, put an end to this report by replying to one of the post on X account. Also Read - Rishabh Pant took the bullets, but he wasn’t alone - What went wrong for LSG in IPL 2025 "I understand fake News gives more traction To content but let's not built everything around it . Little sense and credible news will help more rather making fake news with agenda . Thanks have a good day . Let's be responsible and sensible what we put out on social media," Pant said in response to the post which read: "Breaking News: LSG Most Likely To Release Rishabh Pant Ahead Of IPL 2026. LSG Management Feels 27 Crore Is Too Much." Out of their total purse of INR 120 crore ($15 million), LSG spent a whopping INR 70 ($8.31 million) crore on just four players Rishabh Pant (INR 27 crore, $3.21 million), Nicholas Pooran (INR 21 crore, $2.5 million), Ravi Bishnoi (INR 11 crore, $1.3 million), and Mayank Yadav (INR 11 crore, $1.3 million). While these players bought star value to the team, it left them with a limited purse and several gaps to fill in order to build a well-balanced squad. It was, however, a collective failure of the team for which the players just couldn't get going at the right time.

<p>Out of their total purse of INR 120 crore, LSG spent a whopping INR 70 crore on just four players Rishabh Pant (INR 27 crore), Nicholas Pooran (INR 21 crore), Ravi Bishnoi (INR 11 crore), and Mayank Yadav (INR 11 crore).</p>

IPL 2025 | LSG to drop Rishabh Pant for next season? skipper responds with a post on X

<p>England Test captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ben-stokes">Ben Stokes</a> talked highly of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/virat-kohli">Virat Kohli</a>, who announced his Test retirement recently. Taking to social media, Kohli called time on his glorious Test career, which saw him play 123 matches and score 9230 runs at an average of over 46. Kohli’s decision to do away with Tests left the cricket world in a frenzy, including Stokes, who admitted texting him afterwards.</p>

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<p>Stokes is back playing Tests - currently involved in an official four-day Test against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge. He will lead England in the marquee series against India starting June 20 in Leeds. The touring Indian side, however, will be without their two superstar batters – Virat and former team captain Rohit Sharma, who announced his Test retirement early in the month.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Stokes said India would miss Kohli's fighting spirit on the field this time and that he doesn’t see anyone else donning the number 18 jersey in Indian cricket again as a tribute to Kohli. Stokes continued, saying that he and Virat shared the same mindset, adding that the Indian great has been a class player all this while.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>“I texted him, saying it’s going to be a shame not playing against him this time. I love playing against Virat. We both have that same mindset on the field – it’s a battle,” Stokes said in a video released by the ECB.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>“What India will miss is his fighting spirit on the field, his competitiveness, his desire to win. He’s made No. 18 his own – we might never see it on the back of another Indian shirt. He’s been class for such a long time.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>“He has been incredible, and no doubt there is a lot of praise coming for him from everywhere in India and from here. He has done really well against England,” he continued.</p><h2>‘Virat is the best I’ve faced’</h2><p>Showering praises on the India great, Stokes called Virat one of the best players he has played against, especially in the white-ball formats, where he excelled and won multiple ICC titles.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>The English Test captain also picked his favourite shot of Virat’s, and it’s not an on-drive.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>“Definitely, he is up there. White-ball formats especially, just… wow. Something I will always remember about Virat is just how hard he hits the ball through covers. The cover drive would be the one,” Stokes said.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, Virat retired as India’s fourth-highest Test scorer, having hit 30 centuries and 31 fifties.&nbsp;</p>

‘We might never see it Ben Stokes highest praise for Virat Kohli after his Test retirement

England Test captain Ben Stokes talked highly of Virat Kohli, who announced his Test retirement recently. Taking to social media, Kohli called time on his glorious Test career, which saw him play 123 matches and score 9230 runs at an average of over 46. Kohli’s decision to do away with Tests left the cricket world in a frenzy, including Stokes, who admitted texting him afterwards.

<p>Stokes said India would miss Kohli's fighting spirit on the field this time and that he doesn’t see anyone else donning the number 18 jersey in Indian cricket again as a tribute to Kohli.</p>

‘We might never see it…,’ Ben Stokes’ highest praise for Virat Kohli after his Test retirement

<p>Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have had a nightmare IPL 2025 season and currently are at bottom of the 10-team points table with just three wins in 13 games. Much of it was because the players not being able to find their groove and the spotlight shone the brightest on MS Dhoni.</p><p>The 43-year-old wicketkeeper-batter cold manage just 196 runs in 13 games at an average of 24.50 at a strike rate of 135. He failed to get going at times when the team needed him the most and was questioned for that by many former players.</p><p><strong>Also Read -</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-mi-batter-sky-reveals-why-he-dedicated-his-ptom-award-for-73-not-out-against-dc-1747906262383">IPL 2025 | MI batter SKY reveals why he dedicated his PTOM award for 73 not out against DC</a></p><p>Speaking on his YouTube channel, former India opener Kris Srikkanth suggested that Dhoni should 'walk away if he's not able to do it.'</p><p>"Dhoni is also ageing, you can't expect too much from him. But at the same time, you can't keep coming and messing it up, if you are not able to do it, say you're not able to do it and walk away. That's a call Dhoni can only take. Whether he will continue, if he continues, then in what role: captain, wicket keeper or finisher? In all fairness, his reflexes has gone down. His knees might have given up, his fitness, reflex level everything will obviously come down. And moreover, the top order is flopping" said Srikkanth.</p><p>"The problem with CSK today is that Dhoni is not able to replicate his own game. Spinners are tying him down. Once, he used to hit off spinners 10 rows into the stands. In all fairness, he is struggling," he added.</p><p>CSK started their season with a win but then went to lose five games in a row before getting another win. With a loss in next four games their playoff hopes vapourised and the season became just a formality to complete.</p>

The 43-year-old wicketkeeper-batter cold manage just 196 runs in 13 games at an average of 24.50 at a strike rate of 135. He failed to get going at times when the team needed him the most and was questioned for that by many former players.

Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have had a nightmare IPL 2025 season and currently are at bottom of the 10-team points table with just three wins in 13 games. Much of it was because the players not being able to find their groove and the spotlight shone the brightest on MS Dhoni. The 43-year-old wicketkeeper-batter cold manage just 196 runs in 13 games at an average of 24.50 at a strike rate of 135. He failed to get going at times when the team needed him the most and was questioned for that by many former players. Also Read - IPL 2025 | MI batter SKY reveals why he dedicated his PTOM award for 73 not out against DC Speaking on his YouTube channel, former India opener Kris Srikkanth suggested that Dhoni should 'walk away if he's not able to do it.' "Dhoni is also ageing, you can't expect too much from him. But at the same time, you can't keep coming and messing it up, if you are not able to do it, say you're not able to do it and walk away. That's a call Dhoni can only take. Whether he will continue, if he continues, then in what role: captain, wicket keeper or finisher? In all fairness, his reflexes has gone down. His knees might have given up, his fitness, reflex level everything will obviously come down. And moreover, the top order is flopping" said Srikkanth. "The problem with CSK today is that Dhoni is not able to replicate his own game. Spinners are tying him down. Once, he used to hit off spinners 10 rows into the stands. In all fairness, he is struggling," he added. CSK started their season with a win but then went to lose five games in a row before getting another win. With a loss in next four games their playoff hopes vapourised and the season became just a formality to complete.

<p>The 43-year-old wicketkeeper-batter cold manage just 196 runs in 13 games at an average of 24.50 at a strike rate of 135. He failed to get going at times when the team needed him the most and was questioned for that by many former players.</p>

'Walk away,' says ex-WC winner to Dhoni as CSK's horror IPL 2025 season near end

<p>The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/royal-challengers-bangalore-rcb">Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)</a> have roped in New Zealand gloveman Tim Seifert as a temporary replacement for their overseas all-rounder Jacob Bethell for the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025">IPL 2025</a> playoffs. Representing Karachi Kings in the ongoing PSL 2025, Tim’s arrival in the cash-rich league depends on his team’s performance. However, he will be available to be picked from Saturday (May 24) onwards, per an IPL presser.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While the Kings will play the Eliminator against Lahore Qalandars on Thursday (May 22) night, the PSL final is scheduled three days later on Sunday (May 25) in Lahore. Going by this, the latest Seifert can link up with the RCB squad is on Monday (May 26) in Lucknow, a day before the side’s final league game against LSG at the venue.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Opening alongside former IPL great David Warner, the right-handed batter has scored 226 runs in nine innings, striking at 145.80 with a best of 47.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He, however, has featured in IPL before, for the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (IPL 2021) and Delhi Capitals (two matches in 2022).<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, Seifert comes in for Bethell, who will leave the RCB camp due to national commitments. The last game Bethell would be available for selection is against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Friday (May 23), which moved out from Bengaluru to Lucknow due to adverse weather conditions in that part of the country.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>The left-handed batter played two matches in his maiden edition. He replaced Phil Salt in the XI for the home game against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), scoring a 33-ball 55. That game, however, was RCB’s last home match this season before BCCI suspended the tournament for security concerns. Although they were supposed to host KKR at M Chinnaswamy last Saturday, rain interruption forced the game to be abandoned.</p><h2>Who misses out for RCB?<br>&nbsp;</h2><p>Besides Bethell, RCB is unsure of seamer Josh Hazlewood’s availability for the rest of the tournament. The Aussie quick is in Brisbane at CA's High-Performance Centre, preparing for next month's World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa in London, starting June 11.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Not only this, but RCB would also miss seamer Lungi Ngidi for IPL 2025 playoffs, roping in Zimbabwe quick Blessing Muzarabani as a temporary replacement for the remainder of the season.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Muzarbani is currently playing the official four-day Test against England at the Trent Bridge in Nottingham.</p>

RCB rope in New Zealand keeper as Bethell replacement for IPL 2025 Playoffs

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have roped in New Zealand gloveman Tim Seifert as a temporary replacement for their overseas all-rounder Jacob Bethell for the IPL 2025 playoffs. Representing Karachi Kings in the ongoing PSL 2025, Tim’s arrival in the cash-rich league depends on his team’s performance. However, he will be available to be picked from Saturday (May 24) onwards, per an IPL presser. While the Kings will play the Eliminator against Lahore Qalandars on Thursday (May 22) night, the PSL final is scheduled three days later on Sunday (May 25) in Lahore. Going by this, the latest Seifert can link up with the RCB squad is on Monday (May 26) in Lucknow, a day before the side’s final league game against LSG at the venue. Opening alongside former IPL great David Warner, the right-handed batter has scored 226 runs in nine innings, striking at 145.80 with a best of 47. He, however, has featured in IPL before, for the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (IPL 2021) and Delhi Capitals (two matches in 2022). Meanwhile, Seifert comes in for Bethell, who will leave the RCB camp due to national commitments. The last game Bethell would be available for selection is against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Friday (May 23), which moved out from Bengaluru to Lucknow due to adverse weather conditions in that part of the country. The left-handed batter played two matches in his maiden edition. He replaced Phil Salt in the XI for the home game against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), scoring a 33-ball 55. That game, however, was RCB’s last home match this season before BCCI suspended the tournament for security concerns. Although they were supposed to host KKR at M Chinnaswamy last Saturday, rain interruption forced the game to be abandoned. Who misses out for RCB? Besides Bethell, RCB is unsure of seamer Josh Hazlewood’s availability for the rest of the tournament. The Aussie quick is in Brisbane at CA's High-Performance Centre, preparing for next month's World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa in London, starting June 11. Not only this, but RCB would also miss seamer Lungi Ngidi for IPL 2025 playoffs, roping in Zimbabwe quick Blessing Muzarabani as a temporary replacement for the remainder of the season. Muzarbani is currently playing the official four-day Test against England at the Trent Bridge in Nottingham.

<p>Opening alongside former IPL great David Warner, the right-handed batter has scored 226 runs in nine innings in PSL 2025, striking at 145.80 with a best of 47.&nbsp;</p>

RCB rope in New Zealand keeper as Bethell's replacement for IPL 2025 Playoffs

<p>India’s rising teenage star Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been included in the U-19 squad for the England tour after a stellar IPL 2025. Vaibhav playing for Rajasthan Royals scored the fastest hundred in the IPL history by an Indian, smashing a 35-ball ton against Gujarat Titans in April. He will now board the flight to England next month with Ayush Mhatre leading the Indian side.</p><h2><strong>Vaibhav rewarded for superb IPL 2025</strong></h2><p>Bought for INR 11 million in November during the mega auctions, Vaibhav made headlines as he became the youngest cricketer to be auctioned at the age of 13. Hailing from Bihar, he made an impactful start to his IPL career. He smashed 101 off 38 against Gujarat Titans on April 28 at the Sawai Mansing Stadium in Jaipur, writing his name in the folklore of IPL.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While Rajasthan Royals’ journey came to an end in the league phase, Vaibhav has already made the headlines. He smashed 252 runs in seven matches, averaging 36 with a best of 101 during the season. He was seen taking an attack against Ishant Sharma and other GT bowlers while setting new heights in the IPL.</p><h2><strong>India U-19 tour of England: Schedule</strong></h2><p>50-over Warm-Up – 24 June – Loughborough University</p><p>1st One Day – 27 June – Hove</p><p>2nd One Day – 30 June – Northampton</p><p>3rd One Day – 2 July – Northampton</p><p>4th One Day – 5 July – Worcester</p><p>5th One Day – 7 July – Worcester</p><p>1st Multi Day – 12–15 July – Beckenham</p><p>2nd Multi Day – 20–23 July – Chelmsford</p><h2><strong>India U-19 Squad for England tour</strong></h2><p>Ayush Mhatre (Captain), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Vihaan Malhotra, Maulyarajsinh Chavda, Rahul Kumar, Abhigyan Kundu (Vice-Captain &amp; WK), Harvansh Singh (WK), R S Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan Patel, Henil Patel, Yudhajit Guha, Pranav Raghavendra, Mohammed Enaan, Aditya Rana, Anmoljeet Singh</p><p><strong>Standby Players:&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Naman Pushpak, D Deepesh, Vedant Trivedi, Vikalp Tiwari, Alankrith Rapole (WK)</p>

Vaibhav playing for Rajasthan Royals scored the fastest hundred in the IPL history by an Indian, smashing a 35-ball ton against Gujarat Titans in April.

India’s rising teenage star Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been included in the U-19 squad for the England tour after a stellar IPL 2025. Vaibhav playing for Rajasthan Royals scored the fastest hundred in the IPL history by an Indian, smashing a 35-ball ton against Gujarat Titans in April. He will now board the flight to England next month with Ayush Mhatre leading the Indian side. Vaibhav rewarded for superb IPL 2025 Bought for INR 11 million in November during the mega auctions, Vaibhav made headlines as he became the youngest cricketer to be auctioned at the age of 13. Hailing from Bihar, he made an impactful start to his IPL career. He smashed 101 off 38 against Gujarat Titans on April 28 at the Sawai Mansing Stadium in Jaipur, writing his name in the folklore of IPL. While Rajasthan Royals’ journey came to an end in the league phase, Vaibhav has already made the headlines. He smashed 252 runs in seven matches, averaging 36 with a best of 101 during the season. He was seen taking an attack against Ishant Sharma and other GT bowlers while setting new heights in the IPL. India U-19 tour of England: Schedule 50-over Warm-Up – 24 June – Loughborough University 1st One Day – 27 June – Hove 2nd One Day – 30 June – Northampton 3rd One Day – 2 July – Northampton 4th One Day – 5 July – Worcester 5th One Day – 7 July – Worcester 1st Multi Day – 12–15 July – Beckenham 2nd Multi Day – 20–23 July – Chelmsford India U-19 Squad for England tour Ayush Mhatre (Captain), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Vihaan Malhotra, Maulyarajsinh Chavda, Rahul Kumar, Abhigyan Kundu (Vice-Captain & WK), Harvansh Singh (WK), R S Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan Patel, Henil Patel, Yudhajit Guha, Pranav Raghavendra, Mohammed Enaan, Aditya Rana, Anmoljeet Singh Standby Players: Naman Pushpak, D Deepesh, Vedant Trivedi, Vikalp Tiwari, Alankrith Rapole (WK)

<p>Vaibhav playing for Rajasthan Royals scored the fastest hundred in the IPL history by an Indian, smashing a 35-ball ton against Gujarat Titans in April.</p>

Vaibhav Suryavanshi rewarded for superb IPL 2025, included in India U-19 squad for England tour

<p>Mumbai Indians closed the playoff race by clinching the final spot with a emphatic win over Delhi Capitals (DC) on Wednesday (May 21) and Suryakumar Yadav played a crucial role in it. The batter stayed on throughout the innings after coming in to bat at number 4 inside the powerplay.</p><p>In the final over, SKY smashed 21 runs and finished on 73 not out of 43 balls as MI posted an above-par total of 180/5 in 20 over which eventually proved 59 too many for DC to chase.</p><p><strong>Also Read -</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/why-dc-captain-axar-patel-is-not-playing-crucial-mi-match-in-ipl-2025-stand-in-skipper-faf-du-plessis-reveals-1747843438294">Why DC captain Axar Patel did not play crucial MI match in IPL 2025, stand-in skipper Faf du Plessis reveals</a></p><p>The India T20I skipper was adjudged Player of the Match for his efforts and he dedicated the award to his wife.</p><p>"It has been thirteen games now, my wife told me a sweet story. She said I have gotten all the awards but not the POTM award. This award is really special today. From the team's point of view, the knock was important today. And this trophy is for her (my wife), and it was important (for me) to play till the end. She waits for such moments and we celebrate it when we go back, so really looking forward to it," said Surya at the post match presentation.</p><p>The batter has been the glue of the side throughout the season and it is visible in the scores - none of which is less than 25 in all 13 innings.</p><p>With his exploits against DC, he also came back in the contention of Orange Cap leaderboard. Surya currently has 585 runs in 13 games - only 18 less than second-placed Shuman Gill's 601 and 34 less than table topper Sai Sudarshan's 617.</p><p>SKY has scored these runs at an average of 72.87 - the best among top three - and at a strike rate of 170 - also the best among top three. He also has hit four fifties with 73 not out against DC being his best of the season so far.</p>

The batter has been the glue of the side throughout the season and it is visible in the scores - none of which is less than 25 in all 13 innings. With his exploits against DC, he also came back in the contention of Orange Cap leaderboard. Surya currently has 585 runs in 13 games.

Mumbai Indians closed the playoff race by clinching the final spot with a emphatic win over Delhi Capitals (DC) on Wednesday (May 21) and Suryakumar Yadav played a crucial role in it. The batter stayed on throughout the innings after coming in to bat at number 4 inside the powerplay. In the final over, SKY smashed 21 runs and finished on 73 not out of 43 balls as MI posted an above-par total of 180/5 in 20 over which eventually proved 59 too many for DC to chase. Also Read - Why DC captain Axar Patel did not play crucial MI match in IPL 2025, stand-in skipper Faf du Plessis reveals The India T20I skipper was adjudged Player of the Match for his efforts and he dedicated the award to his wife. "It has been thirteen games now, my wife told me a sweet story. She said I have gotten all the awards but not the POTM award. This award is really special today. From the team's point of view, the knock was important today. And this trophy is for her (my wife), and it was important (for me) to play till the end. She waits for such moments and we celebrate it when we go back, so really looking forward to it," said Surya at the post match presentation. The batter has been the glue of the side throughout the season and it is visible in the scores - none of which is less than 25 in all 13 innings. With his exploits against DC, he also came back in the contention of Orange Cap leaderboard. Surya currently has 585 runs in 13 games - only 18 less than second-placed Shuman Gill's 601 and 34 less than table topper Sai Sudarshan's 617. SKY has scored these runs at an average of 72.87 - the best among top three - and at a strike rate of 170 - also the best among top three. He also has hit four fifties with 73 not out against DC being his best of the season so far.

<p>The batter has been the glue of the side throughout the season and it is visible in the scores - none of which is less than 25 in all 13 innings. With his exploits against DC, he also came back in the contention of Orange Cap leaderboard. Surya currently has 585 runs in 13 games.</p>

IPL 2025 | MI batter SKY reveals why he dedicated his PTOM award for 73 not out against DC

<p>Delhi Capitals’ Mukesh Kumar has been fined 10 per cent of his match fees for breaching the Code of Conduct in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) match against Mumbai Indians. The match at Wankhede Stadium saw Delhi Capitals lose by 59 runs, which also officially ended their pursuit of a place in the IPL 2025 Playoffs. After the match, referee Daniel Manohar penalised the DC bowler when the on-field umpires reported his behavior.</p><h2><strong>Mukesh penalised for Code of Conduct breach</strong></h2><p>“Mukesh was fined 10 percent of his match fees for a Level 1 offence under Article 2.2 and was handed one demerit point as well after the loss to MI. Level 1 offence under Article 2.2 deals with abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during a match."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Suryakumar Yadav's unbeaten 73 and a late blitz by Naman Dhir powered Mumbai Indians into the Indian Premier League playoffs with a 59-run hammering of Delhi Capitals. In a two-way battle with Delhi for one play-off spot, Mumbai posted 180/5 and then bowled out the opposition for 121 in their home at the Wankhede Stadium.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Mumbai's New Zealand spinner Mitchell Santner returned figures of 11/3 from his four overs. Pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah also took three wickets.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As things stand, the five-time champions joined Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings as the top four teams that will battle for the title in the playoffs starting May 29.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Delhi still have a match to go but can now only reach 15 points, while Mumbai have 16 points with one more game to play.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Mumbai turned around their fortunes midway through the season after they started with four losses in their first five matches. They now count seven victories in their last eight outings, building momentum for the Playoffs.</p>

Delhi Capitals’ Mukesh Kumar has been fined 10 per cent of his match fees for breaching the Code of Conduct in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) match against Mumbai Indians.

Delhi Capitals’ Mukesh Kumar has been fined 10 per cent of his match fees for breaching the Code of Conduct in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) match against Mumbai Indians. The match at Wankhede Stadium saw Delhi Capitals lose by 59 runs, which also officially ended their pursuit of a place in the IPL 2025 Playoffs. After the match, referee Daniel Manohar penalised the DC bowler when the on-field umpires reported his behavior. Mukesh penalised for Code of Conduct breach “Mukesh was fined 10 percent of his match fees for a Level 1 offence under Article 2.2 and was handed one demerit point as well after the loss to MI. Level 1 offence under Article 2.2 deals with abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during a match." Suryakumar Yadav's unbeaten 73 and a late blitz by Naman Dhir powered Mumbai Indians into the Indian Premier League playoffs with a 59-run hammering of Delhi Capitals. In a two-way battle with Delhi for one play-off spot, Mumbai posted 180/5 and then bowled out the opposition for 121 in their home at the Wankhede Stadium. Mumbai's New Zealand spinner Mitchell Santner returned figures of 11/3 from his four overs. Pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah also took three wickets. As things stand, the five-time champions joined Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings as the top four teams that will battle for the title in the playoffs starting May 29. Delhi still have a match to go but can now only reach 15 points, while Mumbai have 16 points with one more game to play. Mumbai turned around their fortunes midway through the season after they started with four losses in their first five matches. They now count seven victories in their last eight outings, building momentum for the Playoffs.

<p>Delhi Capitals’ Mukesh Kumar has been fined 10 per cent of his match fees for breaching the Code of Conduct in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) match against Mumbai Indians.</p>

IPL 2025: DC's Mukesh Kumar penalised for Code of Conduct breach, fined 10% of match fees

<p>The debate for the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs was settled on Wednesday (May 21) after Mumbai Indians crushed Delhi Capitals by 59 runs at the Wankhede Stadium. Playing in an important head-to-head clash, riding on Suryakumar Yadav’s excellent 73-run knock, Mumbai Indians got the better of Delhi Capitals, therefore officially booking their place in the IPL 2025 Playoffs. The focus now turns on the top two teams with a handful of matches still remaining in the league stage of IPL 2025.</p><h2><strong>Why race for top-two spot heats up?</strong></h2><p>Finishing in the top-two spot guarantees a place in Qualifier 1, therefore meaning a team can have two opportunities to qualify for the IPL 2025 final. According to the IPL format, teams finishing in the top two spots qualify for Qualifier 1, the winner of which directly books a place in the final, while the loser gets another opportunity to qualify for the summit clash. The loser of Qualifier 1 plays the winner of Eliminator (clash between 3rd and 4th placed sides in the league phase) in Qualifier 2.</p><h2><strong>Who is in the race for top-two spot?</strong></h2><p>At the time of writing, Gujarat Titans sit top of the table with 18 points from 12 matches, followed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings on 17 points each from the same number of games. RCB and PBKS are separated by Net Run Rate (NRR), meaning the race for the top two could go down to the wire. Mumbai Indians sit fourth with 16 points from 13 matches and can reach a maximum of 18 points.&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Gujarat Titans</strong></h2><p>In pole position, GT play neither of their direct rivals for the top-two spot in the remaining matches of the league phase. This means, if GT win against Lucknow Super Giants (May 22), followed by a win over Chennai Super Kings on Sunday (May 25), they will book their place in the top-two. They could still qualify for Qualifier 1 with a defeat, but will need favours from other sides.&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Royal Challengers Bengaluru</strong></h2><p>Currently in the second spot on NRR, RCB play SunRisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants in their remaining matches. If they win both their matches and maintain a healthy NRR, they will book their place in Qualifier 1. A defeat for RCB in either match could still see them qualify for Qualifier 1, but they will need favours from other sides and hope PBKS or GT lose at least one of their matches.&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Punjab Kings</strong></h2><p>Sitting in the third spot, PBKS will need to match RCB’s results in their remaining matches to book their place in the top two spots. Technically, they will have to win by a better margin to secure a Qualifier 1 berth as RCB have a better NRR than them. On a fair note, PBKS would need RCB to lose one match and win both their remaining matches to avoid the NRR factor in deciding the Qualifier 1 spots. They play Delhi and Mumbai on Saturday and Monday, respectively, to end the league phase.&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Mumbai Indians</strong></h2><p>The five-time champions booked their place in the IPL 2025 Playoffs on Wednesday with a 59-run win over Delhi. Realistically, Mumbai would need to beat Punjab on Monday and hope they also lose to Delhi on Saturday in the dead rubber clash, thus meaning Shreyas Iyer’s side loses both remaining matches. &nbsp;Mumbai would also need RCB to lose their remaining matches to stand a chance of qualifying for Qualifier 1.</p>

The debate for the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs was settled on Wednesday (May 21) after Mumbai Indians crushed Delhi Capitals by 59 runs at the Wankhede Stadium

The debate for the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs was settled on Wednesday (May 21) after Mumbai Indians crushed Delhi Capitals by 59 runs at the Wankhede Stadium. Playing in an important head-to-head clash, riding on Suryakumar Yadav’s excellent 73-run knock, Mumbai Indians got the better of Delhi Capitals, therefore officially booking their place in the IPL 2025 Playoffs. The focus now turns on the top two teams with a handful of matches still remaining in the league stage of IPL 2025. Why race for top-two spot heats up? Finishing in the top-two spot guarantees a place in Qualifier 1, therefore meaning a team can have two opportunities to qualify for the IPL 2025 final. According to the IPL format, teams finishing in the top two spots qualify for Qualifier 1, the winner of which directly books a place in the final, while the loser gets another opportunity to qualify for the summit clash. The loser of Qualifier 1 plays the winner of Eliminator (clash between 3rd and 4th placed sides in the league phase) in Qualifier 2. Who is in the race for top-two spot? At the time of writing, Gujarat Titans sit top of the table with 18 points from 12 matches, followed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings on 17 points each from the same number of games. RCB and PBKS are separated by Net Run Rate (NRR), meaning the race for the top two could go down to the wire. Mumbai Indians sit fourth with 16 points from 13 matches and can reach a maximum of 18 points. Gujarat Titans In pole position, GT play neither of their direct rivals for the top-two spot in the remaining matches of the league phase. This means, if GT win against Lucknow Super Giants (May 22), followed by a win over Chennai Super Kings on Sunday (May 25), they will book their place in the top-two. They could still qualify for Qualifier 1 with a defeat, but will need favours from other sides. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Currently in the second spot on NRR, RCB play SunRisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants in their remaining matches. If they win both their matches and maintain a healthy NRR, they will book their place in Qualifier 1. A defeat for RCB in either match could still see them qualify for Qualifier 1, but they will need favours from other sides and hope PBKS or GT lose at least one of their matches. Punjab Kings Sitting in the third spot, PBKS will need to match RCB’s results in their remaining matches to book their place in the top two spots. Technically, they will have to win by a better margin to secure a Qualifier 1 berth as RCB have a better NRR than them. On a fair note, PBKS would need RCB to lose one match and win both their remaining matches to avoid the NRR factor in deciding the Qualifier 1 spots. They play Delhi and Mumbai on Saturday and Monday, respectively, to end the league phase. Mumbai Indians The five-time champions booked their place in the IPL 2025 Playoffs on Wednesday with a 59-run win over Delhi. Realistically, Mumbai would need to beat Punjab on Monday and hope they also lose to Delhi on Saturday in the dead rubber clash, thus meaning Shreyas Iyer’s side loses both remaining matches. Mumbai would also need RCB to lose their remaining matches to stand a chance of qualifying for Qualifier 1.

<p>The debate for the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs was settled on Wednesday (May 21) after Mumbai Indians crushed Delhi Capitals by 59 runs at the Wankhede Stadium</p>

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians settle Playoff debate, but race for top-two heats up

<p>Mumbai Indian and Delhi Capitals' match on Wednesday (May 21) has the potential to decide the fourth team of IPL 2025 playoffs and DC captain Axar Patel is missing out from the game. It was a surprise for everyone to see Faf du Plessis at the toss for DC which he won before choosing to field.</p><p>"Really sick in the last two days. We'll miss him today. Playing a good team today, we are up for it. We haven't been at our best in the last 5-6 games. Everyday there's a new opportunity. Looks a bit dry, we're chasing. Axar is not there, Axar is two players and it's difficult to replace him. We'll see how it goes," du Plessis informed at the toss.</p><p><strong>Also Read -</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rishabh-pant-took-the-bullets-but-he-wasn-t-alone-what-went-wrong-for-lsg-in-ipl-2025-1747832893421">Rishabh Pant took the bullets, but he wasn’t alone - What went wrong for LSG in IPL 2025</a></p><p>Delhi started well in the game as they claimed the wickets of Rohit Sharma and Will Jacks inside the powerplay while giving away 54 runs to MI. They brought Mumbai to three down for 58 in the seventh over before things started to change.</p><p>Surykumar Yadav and Tilak Varma added 55 runs for the fourth wicket to give Mumbai some stability before Tilak was dismissed in the 15th over. MI skipper Hardik Pandya wasn't able to do much either and was dismissed in the 17th over for an individual score of three runs.</p><p>With MI at 132/5 in 18 overs, DC looked certain to stop them near about 160-run mark but Naman Dhir had different plans. The MI youngster smashed two fours and two sixes in the penultimate over as Mukesh Kumar leaked 27 runs.</p><p>In the final over, SKY smashed 21 runs and finished on 73 not out of 43 balls as MI posted an above-par total of 180/5 in 20 overs.</p><p><strong>Playing XIs:</strong></p><p><strong>Mumbai Indians:</strong> Ryan Rickelton (wk), Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (capt), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah</p><p><i>Impact substitutes:</i> Ashwani Kumar, Corbin Bosch, Karn Sharma, Raj Bawa, Satyanarayana Raju</p><p><strong>Delhi Capitals</strong>: Faf du Plessis (capt), Abishek Porel (wk), Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Tristan Stubbs, Dushmantha Chameera, Vipraj Nigam, Madhav Tiwari, Kuldeep Yadav, Mustafizur Rahman, Mukesh Kumar.</p><p><i>Impact substitutes</i>: KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Sediqullah Atal, Tripurana Vijay, Manvanth Kumar</p>

DC captain Axar Patel is missing out from the MI vs DC game. It was a surprise for everyone to see Faf du Plessis at the toss for DC which he won before choosing to field.

Mumbai Indian and Delhi Capitals' match on Wednesday (May 21) has the potential to decide the fourth team of IPL 2025 playoffs and DC captain Axar Patel is missing out from the game. It was a surprise for everyone to see Faf du Plessis at the toss for DC which he won before choosing to field. "Really sick in the last two days. We'll miss him today. Playing a good team today, we are up for it. We haven't been at our best in the last 5-6 games. Everyday there's a new opportunity. Looks a bit dry, we're chasing. Axar is not there, Axar is two players and it's difficult to replace him. We'll see how it goes," du Plessis informed at the toss. Also Read - Rishabh Pant took the bullets, but he wasn’t alone - What went wrong for LSG in IPL 2025 Delhi started well in the game as they claimed the wickets of Rohit Sharma and Will Jacks inside the powerplay while giving away 54 runs to MI. They brought Mumbai to three down for 58 in the seventh over before things started to change. Surykumar Yadav and Tilak Varma added 55 runs for the fourth wicket to give Mumbai some stability before Tilak was dismissed in the 15th over. MI skipper Hardik Pandya wasn't able to do much either and was dismissed in the 17th over for an individual score of three runs. With MI at 132/5 in 18 overs, DC looked certain to stop them near about 160-run mark but Naman Dhir had different plans. The MI youngster smashed two fours and two sixes in the penultimate over as Mukesh Kumar leaked 27 runs. In the final over, SKY smashed 21 runs and finished on 73 not out of 43 balls as MI posted an above-par total of 180/5 in 20 overs. Playing XIs: Mumbai Indians: Ryan Rickelton (wk), Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (capt), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah Impact substitutes: Ashwani Kumar, Corbin Bosch, Karn Sharma, Raj Bawa, Satyanarayana Raju Delhi Capitals: Faf du Plessis (capt), Abishek Porel (wk), Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Tristan Stubbs, Dushmantha Chameera, Vipraj Nigam, Madhav Tiwari, Kuldeep Yadav, Mustafizur Rahman, Mukesh Kumar. Impact substitutes: KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Sediqullah Atal, Tripurana Vijay, Manvanth Kumar

<p>DC captain Axar Patel is missing out from the MI vs DC game. It was a surprise for everyone to see Faf du Plessis at the toss for DC which he won before choosing to field.</p>

Why DC captain Axar Patel is not playing crucial MI match in IPL 2025, stand-in skipper Faf du Plessis reveals

<p>Imagine spending 58 per cent of your auction purse on just four players and then trying to build a balanced team with the remaining amount. That is exactly what happened with the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/lucknow-super-giants">Lucknow Super Giants </a>(LSG) in IPL 2025, and it cost them heavily.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Out of their total purse of INR 120 crore ($15 million), LSG spent a whopping INR 70 ($8.31 million) crore on just four players Rishabh Pant (INR 27 crore, $3.21 million), <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/nicholas-pooran">Nicholas Pooran </a>(INR 21 crore, $2.5 million), Ravi Bishnoi (INR 11 crore, $1.3 million), and Mayank Yadav (INR 11 crore, $1.3 million). While these players bought star value to the team, it left them with a limited purse and several gaps to fill in order to build a well-balanced squad.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Cricket is a team game and LSG failed to identify it</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rishabh-pant">Rishabh Pant</a> , the skipper of LSG, had a disappointing season with the bat, scoring a mere 135 runs in 12 innings at a below-par average of 12.35. He got out in strange ways throughout the tournament and it seemed like the pressure of the massive price tag affected his performance. Nicholas Pooran, despite being LSG's top run-getter with 455 runs in 12 outings, was not consistent enough, especially in the second half, to justify the INR 21 ($2.5 million) crore spent on him.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-allows-extra-120-minutes-for-remaining-league-games-and-kkr-ceo-says-we-feel-aggrieved-1747818283196"><strong>IPL allows extra 120 minutes for remaining league games and KKR CEO says 'we feel aggrieved'</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Pooran smashed 349 runs in the first six games at an astonishing strike rate of 215. However, in the next six outings, he managed to score only 106 runs with a big dip in strike rate to 156.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Failure in the bowling department</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In the bowling department, the frontline spinner of LSG, Ravi Bishnoi, had a poor season with the ball. He claimed only nine wickets at an average of 41.66 (runs per wicket) and conceded runs at an economy rate of 10.84 (runs per over). He failed to curb the run flow in the middle overs and was even outperformed by the uncapped leggie Digvesh Rathi who was playing his maiden season.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Mayank Yadav was another risky investment. He had already proved to be injury-prone in the past, and unfortunately, history repeated itself. He missed a major part of the season due to injury.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Another bizarre decision was the purchase of Akash Deep for INR 8 crore. He is known for his red-ball skills and lacks experience in T20s. He played four matches, picked up only three wickets, and had an economy rate of 12.25 before being dropped.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Another experienced campaigner, David Miller was bought for INR 7.5 crore but managed to score only 153 runs in 11 innings. LSG heavily relied on their top-order batters in Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran in the middle overs. However, lack of reliable finishers and specialist T20 pacers hurt them.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In the end, it wasn’t just Pant who failed. There were only certain players who were performing, but it was Pant who had to face each and every bullet for the teams' failure. Conversely, it was a collective failure of poor squad planning, questionable buys, and lack of depth that led to LSG’s downfall in IPL 2025.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Franchises should think before investing heavily in certain players because if you don't get the expected returns, the ship of your team sinks and fast.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Out of their total purse of INR 120 crore, LSG spent a whopping INR 70 crore on just four players: Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran, Ravi Bishnoi, and Mayank Yadav. While these players bought star value to the team, it left very little purse to build a well-balanced squad.

Imagine spending 58 per cent of your auction purse on just four players and then trying to build a balanced team with the remaining amount. That is exactly what happened with the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2025, and it cost them heavily. Out of their total purse of INR 120 crore ($15 million), LSG spent a whopping INR 70 ($8.31 million) crore on just four players Rishabh Pant (INR 27 crore, $3.21 million), Nicholas Pooran (INR 21 crore, $2.5 million), Ravi Bishnoi (INR 11 crore, $1.3 million), and Mayank Yadav (INR 11 crore, $1.3 million). While these players bought star value to the team, it left them with a limited purse and several gaps to fill in order to build a well-balanced squad. Cricket is a team game and LSG failed to identify it Rishabh Pant , the skipper of LSG, had a disappointing season with the bat, scoring a mere 135 runs in 12 innings at a below-par average of 12.35. He got out in strange ways throughout the tournament and it seemed like the pressure of the massive price tag affected his performance. Nicholas Pooran, despite being LSG's top run-getter with 455 runs in 12 outings, was not consistent enough, especially in the second half, to justify the INR 21 ($2.5 million) crore spent on him. Also Read | IPL allows extra 120 minutes for remaining league games and KKR CEO says 'we feel aggrieved' Pooran smashed 349 runs in the first six games at an astonishing strike rate of 215. However, in the next six outings, he managed to score only 106 runs with a big dip in strike rate to 156. Failure in the bowling department In the bowling department, the frontline spinner of LSG, Ravi Bishnoi, had a poor season with the ball. He claimed only nine wickets at an average of 41.66 (runs per wicket) and conceded runs at an economy rate of 10.84 (runs per over). He failed to curb the run flow in the middle overs and was even outperformed by the uncapped leggie Digvesh Rathi who was playing his maiden season. Mayank Yadav was another risky investment. He had already proved to be injury-prone in the past, and unfortunately, history repeated itself. He missed a major part of the season due to injury. Another bizarre decision was the purchase of Akash Deep for INR 8 crore. He is known for his red-ball skills and lacks experience in T20s. He played four matches, picked up only three wickets, and had an economy rate of 12.25 before being dropped. Another experienced campaigner, David Miller was bought for INR 7.5 crore but managed to score only 153 runs in 11 innings. LSG heavily relied on their top-order batters in Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran in the middle overs. However, lack of reliable finishers and specialist T20 pacers hurt them. In the end, it wasn’t just Pant who failed. There were only certain players who were performing, but it was Pant who had to face each and every bullet for the teams' failure. Conversely, it was a collective failure of poor squad planning, questionable buys, and lack of depth that led to LSG’s downfall in IPL 2025. Franchises should think before investing heavily in certain players because if you don't get the expected returns, the ship of your team sinks and fast.

<p>Out of their total purse of INR 120 crore, LSG spent a whopping INR 70 crore on just four players: Rishabh Pant , Nicholas Pooran , Ravi Bishnoi , and Mayank Yadav . While these players bought star value to the team, it left very little purse to build a well-balanced squad.</p>

Rishabh Pant took the bullets, but he wasn’t alone - What went wrong for LSG in IPL 2025

<p>Amid the uncertainty, Pakistan has announced the schedule for the three-T20I series against Bangladesh which is set to begin on May 28. Along with the dates and venue, Pakistan has also announced the squad for the series but has not included Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi.</p><p>The three matches, to be played at Lahore on May 28, May 30 and June 1, will be played under the lights.</p><p>"Bangladesh are scheduled to arrive in Lahore on 25 May, with training sessions planned for 26 and 27 May to ensure optimal preparation ahead of the series. All three matches will begin at 8pm local time," read a release by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).</p><p><strong>Also Read -</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/former-india-coach-reveals-major-challenge-for-14-year-old-suryavanshi-1747828000656">Former India coach reveals 'major challenge' for 14-year-old Suryavanshi as RR's season comes to an end</a></p><p>"The PCB looks forward to hosting Bangladesh and delivering an exciting series that promises high-quality cricket under lights at Gaddafi Stadium," it added.</p><p>As for the squad, Babar and Rizwan continue not to be a part of the T20I side since not playing against New Zealand this year. The changes have come after Pakistan's failure in T20 World Cup 2024 and since then the regular chopping along with musical chair of skipper has been on.</p><p>Pakistan have elected Salman Ali Agha has their new skipper since the NZ series and he continues to hold the post so far. One major change from that series and the Bangladesh one is the absence of Shaheen Shah Afridi who was the first choice as skipper after Babar Azam was removed from the post in the aftermath of 2023 ODI World Cup in India.</p><p>Pakistan's 16-member squad for three T20Is against Bangladesh:</p><p>Salman Ali Agha (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hassan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wicket-keeper), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan (wicket-keeper) and Saim Ayub</p>

Babar and Rizwan continue not to be a part of the T20I side since not playing against New Zealand this year. The changes have come after Pakistan's failure in T20 World Cup 2024 and since then the regular chopping along with musical chair of skipper has been on.

Amid the uncertainty, Pakistan has announced the schedule for the three-T20I series against Bangladesh which is set to begin on May 28. Along with the dates and venue, Pakistan has also announced the squad for the series but has not included Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi. The three matches, to be played at Lahore on May 28, May 30 and June 1, will be played under the lights. "Bangladesh are scheduled to arrive in Lahore on 25 May, with training sessions planned for 26 and 27 May to ensure optimal preparation ahead of the series. All three matches will begin at 8pm local time," read a release by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Also Read - Former India coach reveals 'major challenge' for 14-year-old Suryavanshi as RR's season comes to an end "The PCB looks forward to hosting Bangladesh and delivering an exciting series that promises high-quality cricket under lights at Gaddafi Stadium," it added. As for the squad, Babar and Rizwan continue not to be a part of the T20I side since not playing against New Zealand this year. The changes have come after Pakistan's failure in T20 World Cup 2024 and since then the regular chopping along with musical chair of skipper has been on. Pakistan have elected Salman Ali Agha has their new skipper since the NZ series and he continues to hold the post so far. One major change from that series and the Bangladesh one is the absence of Shaheen Shah Afridi who was the first choice as skipper after Babar Azam was removed from the post in the aftermath of 2023 ODI World Cup in India. Pakistan's 16-member squad for three T20Is against Bangladesh: Salman Ali Agha (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hassan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wicket-keeper), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan (wicket-keeper) and Saim Ayub

<p>Babar and Rizwan continue not to be a part of the T20I side since not playing against New Zealand this year. The changes have come after Pakistan's failure in T20 World Cup 2024 and since then the regular chopping along with musical chair of skipper has been on.</p>

Shaheen Afridi joins 'dropped list' along with Babar and Rizwan as Pakistan announces three-T20I squad against Bangladesh

<p>Former India assistant coach Sanjay Bangar says that the important thing for 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi would be to deal with 'non-cricketing matters.' The comments came after Suryavanshi smashed 33-ball 57 in Rajasthan Royals' win against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their last match of the season.</p><p>"The real challenge for him would be to deal with matters, non-cricketing matters," Bangar said while talking to ESPNCricinfo. "At this stage, how can he stay away from all the hype and the hoopla that will surround him. So, that is a major challenge.</p><p><strong>Also Read -</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-allows-extra-120-minutes-for-remaining-league-games-and-kkr-ceo-says-we-feel-aggrieved-1747818283196">IPL allows extra 120 minutes for remaining league games and KKR CEO says 'we feel aggrieved'</a></p><p>"Apart from that, can he maintain the same sort of game plan? Because this is something which is god-gifted. Or maybe he's worked very hard but there is apparent talent there. And he has to stay true to it. Because there will be whispers that, 'okay, bat a little bit differently, understand the game, understand the situations'. But all those things will come with time. And I think if he continues in this fashion, you have a guy who can dominate both space and spin.</p><p>"And what I loved about this particular innings is that we saw a lot of off-side shots as well. We saw a couple of shots over covers. We saw some off-side cover drives, copybook style. So, it means that it's not just on-sided here, which came to the fore when they played against GT [Gujarat Titans]. But here you had a greater range of shots. And I think he has to stay true to his game and stick to the game that works well," he added.</p><p>Suryavanshi played seven games in the season and finished with 252 runs at a strike rate of 206.55 and an average of 36. He also hit a hundred apart from the fifth against CSK. His 101 against Gujarat Titans lit up the tournament as he became the youngest to score a T20 century and second fastest in the IPL history as well.</p>

Suryavanshi played seven games in the season and finished with 252 runs at a strike rate of 206.55 and an average of 36. He also hit a hundred apart from the fifth against CSK.

Former India assistant coach Sanjay Bangar says that the important thing for 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi would be to deal with 'non-cricketing matters.' The comments came after Suryavanshi smashed 33-ball 57 in Rajasthan Royals' win against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their last match of the season. "The real challenge for him would be to deal with matters, non-cricketing matters," Bangar said while talking to ESPNCricinfo. "At this stage, how can he stay away from all the hype and the hoopla that will surround him. So, that is a major challenge. Also Read - IPL allows extra 120 minutes for remaining league games and KKR CEO says 'we feel aggrieved' "Apart from that, can he maintain the same sort of game plan? Because this is something which is god-gifted. Or maybe he's worked very hard but there is apparent talent there. And he has to stay true to it. Because there will be whispers that, 'okay, bat a little bit differently, understand the game, understand the situations'. But all those things will come with time. And I think if he continues in this fashion, you have a guy who can dominate both space and spin. "And what I loved about this particular innings is that we saw a lot of off-side shots as well. We saw a couple of shots over covers. We saw some off-side cover drives, copybook style. So, it means that it's not just on-sided here, which came to the fore when they played against GT [Gujarat Titans]. But here you had a greater range of shots. And I think he has to stay true to his game and stick to the game that works well," he added. Suryavanshi played seven games in the season and finished with 252 runs at a strike rate of 206.55 and an average of 36. He also hit a hundred apart from the fifth against CSK. His 101 against Gujarat Titans lit up the tournament as he became the youngest to score a T20 century and second fastest in the IPL history as well.

<p>Suryavanshi played seven games in the season and finished with 252 runs at a strike rate of 206.55 and an average of 36. He also hit a hundred apart from the fifth against CSK.</p>

Former India coach reveals 'major challenge' for 14-year-old Suryavanshi as RR's season comes to an end

<p>The Indian Premier League (IPL) has decided to allot 120 minutes extra for the remaining league matches and this hasn't gone well with Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore. The decision has come in the wake of pre-monsoon rains and potential early onset of rainy season in various parts of India including the match venues.</p><p>IPL chief operating officer Hemang Amin, as reported by ESPNCricinfo, sent an email to IPL franchises which described the decision to allot extra time as "several matches are at risk of being affected by rain due to the early onset of monsoon."</p><p><strong>Also Read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/former-ipl-coach-says-lsg-spent-too-much-money-on-pant-and-pooran-making-it-hard-to-build-a-very-strong-bowling-unit-1747731455725">Former IPL coach says LSG spent too much money on Pant and Pooran, making it 'hard to build a very strong bowling unit'</a></p><p>The KKR CEO, however, wasn't amused by the changes as KKR bore the burnt of a washed out match against RCB on May 17 when IPL resumed and the no result meant they are out of IPL playoff race.</p><p>"While these mid-season changes to the rules may be necessary under the circumstances, one would have expected more consistency in the way such changes are being applied," Mysore said in his email.</p><p>"When the IPL re-started, it was clear that the first game on May 17 KKR vs RCB was at high risk of being interrupted due to rain in [Bengaluru]," he said. "The forecast was there for all to see. Not only was the game washed out but the additional 120 mins, now being applied may have provided a chance of at least a 5 over a side game.</p><p>"The wash-out ended KKR's chances of making the playoffs. Such ad hoc decision and inconsistencies of applying them are not appropriate for a tournament of this standing. I am sure you also understand why we feel aggrieved," added Mysore.</p><p>The game which was washed out against RCB left KKR with 12 points 13 games and one more match left for them to play in the IPL season. The defending champions, by no means, can now make it to the playoffs this season.</p>

The decision has come in the wake of pre-monsoon rains and potential early onset of rainy season in various parts of India including the match venues.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has decided to allot 120 minutes extra for the remaining league matches and this hasn't gone well with Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore. The decision has come in the wake of pre-monsoon rains and potential early onset of rainy season in various parts of India including the match venues. IPL chief operating officer Hemang Amin, as reported by ESPNCricinfo, sent an email to IPL franchises which described the decision to allot extra time as "several matches are at risk of being affected by rain due to the early onset of monsoon." Also Read: Former IPL coach says LSG spent too much money on Pant and Pooran, making it 'hard to build a very strong bowling unit' The KKR CEO, however, wasn't amused by the changes as KKR bore the burnt of a washed out match against RCB on May 17 when IPL resumed and the no result meant they are out of IPL playoff race. "While these mid-season changes to the rules may be necessary under the circumstances, one would have expected more consistency in the way such changes are being applied," Mysore said in his email. "When the IPL re-started, it was clear that the first game on May 17 KKR vs RCB was at high risk of being interrupted due to rain in [Bengaluru]," he said. "The forecast was there for all to see. Not only was the game washed out but the additional 120 mins, now being applied may have provided a chance of at least a 5 over a side game. "The wash-out ended KKR's chances of making the playoffs. Such ad hoc decision and inconsistencies of applying them are not appropriate for a tournament of this standing. I am sure you also understand why we feel aggrieved," added Mysore. The game which was washed out against RCB left KKR with 12 points 13 games and one more match left for them to play in the IPL season. The defending champions, by no means, can now make it to the playoffs this season.

<p>The decision has come in the wake of pre-monsoon rains and potential early onset of rainy season in various parts of India including the match venues.</p>

IPL allows extra 120 minutes for remaining league games and KKR CEO says 'we feel aggrieved'

<p>Delhi Capitals’ hopes of finishing in the top and securing a place in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs could take a massive hit as rain is expected to play a crucial role. Delhi Capitals are set to face Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday (May 21) with a place in the Playoffs up for stake. However, much will depend on the outcome of the match, as both Delhi and Mumbai are buying for the final Playoffs qualification spot.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>What happens if rain plays spoilsport?</strong></h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Mumbai experienced heavy pre-monsoon rains on Tuesday, raising doubts over the IPL 2025 contest on Wednesday at the Wankhede Stadium. If the trend of rain continues on Wednesday, it is likely to affect the contest. While Wankhede Stadium has good drainage facilities, it is unlikely that it could tackle the heavy rainstorm that lashed the financial capital of India.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While the cut-off time for a five-over match is 10:56 PM, if no match takes place, then points will be shared by both teams.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>What happens if points are shared?</strong></h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If the match is washed out and points are shared, it is set to hit Delhi Capitals’ chances of IPL 2025 Playoffs. This would mean they will have 14 points from 13 matches and can reach a maximum of 16 points if they beat Punjab Kings on Saturday. However, Mumbai, on the other hand, will have 15 points and, like Delhi, will face Punjab Kings on Monday.</p><p>Technically, Delhi’s match against Punjab will be a must-win and they should hope Mumbai lose to Punjab. However, even if Delhi beat Punjab and Mumbai also beat Shreyas Iyer’s side then also the team from the capital will also face elimination.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>DC’s qualification equation if MI vs DC ends in a washout</strong></h2><p>&nbsp;</p><ol><li>Delhi Capitals should beat Punjab Kings on Saturday (May 24)</li><li>Punjab Kings should beat Mumbai Indians on Monday (May 26)</li></ol><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Interestingly, since Delhi and Mumbai are unlikely to finish on the same number of points, Net Run Rate (NRR) won’t play any role in the Playoffs qualification scenario. This will also be Delhi’s second match that will end in a washout, having earlier drawn blank against SunRisers Hyderabad in an earlier fixture.</p>

Delhi Capitals’ hopes of finishing in the top and securing a place in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs could take a massive hit as rain is expected to play a crucial role. 

Delhi Capitals’ hopes of finishing in the top and securing a place in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs could take a massive hit as rain is expected to play a crucial role. Delhi Capitals are set to face Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday (May 21) with a place in the Playoffs up for stake. However, much will depend on the outcome of the match, as both Delhi and Mumbai are buying for the final Playoffs qualification spot. What happens if rain plays spoilsport? Mumbai experienced heavy pre-monsoon rains on Tuesday, raising doubts over the IPL 2025 contest on Wednesday at the Wankhede Stadium. If the trend of rain continues on Wednesday, it is likely to affect the contest. While Wankhede Stadium has good drainage facilities, it is unlikely that it could tackle the heavy rainstorm that lashed the financial capital of India. While the cut-off time for a five-over match is 10:56 PM, if no match takes place, then points will be shared by both teams. What happens if points are shared? If the match is washed out and points are shared, it is set to hit Delhi Capitals’ chances of IPL 2025 Playoffs. This would mean they will have 14 points from 13 matches and can reach a maximum of 16 points if they beat Punjab Kings on Saturday. However, Mumbai, on the other hand, will have 15 points and, like Delhi, will face Punjab Kings on Monday. Technically, Delhi’s match against Punjab will be a must-win and they should hope Mumbai lose to Punjab. However, even if Delhi beat Punjab and Mumbai also beat Shreyas Iyer’s side then also the team from the capital will also face elimination. DC’s qualification equation if MI vs DC ends in a washout Delhi Capitals should beat Punjab Kings on Saturday (May 24) Punjab Kings should beat Mumbai Indians on Monday (May 26) Interestingly, since Delhi and Mumbai are unlikely to finish on the same number of points, Net Run Rate (NRR) won’t play any role in the Playoffs qualification scenario. This will also be Delhi’s second match that will end in a washout, having earlier drawn blank against SunRisers Hyderabad in an earlier fixture.

<p>Delhi Capitals’ hopes of finishing in the top and securing a place in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs could take a massive hit as rain is expected to play a crucial role.&nbsp;</p>

IPL 2025: DC's playoffs qualification hopes in limbo? Rain expected to play spoilsport in Mumbai

<p>Former India opener K Srikkanth has taken a jibe at MS Dhoni after Chennai Super Kings suffered their latest defeat in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) against Rajasthan Royals. Playing at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, CSK lost by six wickets and are now on course to finish bottom of the IPL 2025 standings. After the match, 1983 World Cup winner, Srikkanth, took a dig at Dhoni, advising him to walk away from the sport.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Srikkanth advices MS Dhoni to ‘walk away’</strong></h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Dhoni is also ageing, you can’t expect too much from him. But at the same time, you can’t keep coming and messing it up. If you are not able to do it, say you’re not able to do it and walk away. That’s a call Dhoni can only take. Whether he will continue, if he continues, then in what role: captain, wicket keeper or finisher?” Srikkanth said on his YouTube channel.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Playing against fellow IPL strugglers Rajasthan Royals, CSK managed to score 187/8 as Ayush Mhatre (43 off 20) and Dewald Brevis (42 off 25) laid the foundation. However, those innings did not do any favours to the designated home side. RR chased down the target in 17.1 overs and won the match with 17 balls to spare. Vaibhav Suryavanshi (57 off 33) was the star of the show for RR, while Yashasvi Jaiswal (36 off 19) and Sanju Samson (41 off 31) were also in great form.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>MS Dhoni, on the other hand, scored 16 off 17, which included one six before he was dismissed on the penultimate ball of the innings. His performance yet again drew criticism as CSK continue to struggle in IPL 2025.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As things stand, they are bottom of the standings with six points in 13 matches and end the season away from home against the Gujarat Titans on Sunday.</p>

Former India opener K Srikkanth has taken a jibe at MS Dhoni after Chennai Super Kings suffered their latest defeat in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) against Rajasthan Royals.

Former India opener K Srikkanth has taken a jibe at MS Dhoni after Chennai Super Kings suffered their latest defeat in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) against Rajasthan Royals. Playing at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, CSK lost by six wickets and are now on course to finish bottom of the IPL 2025 standings. After the match, 1983 World Cup winner, Srikkanth, took a dig at Dhoni, advising him to walk away from the sport. Srikkanth advices MS Dhoni to ‘walk away’ “Dhoni is also ageing, you can’t expect too much from him. But at the same time, you can’t keep coming and messing it up. If you are not able to do it, say you’re not able to do it and walk away. That’s a call Dhoni can only take. Whether he will continue, if he continues, then in what role: captain, wicket keeper or finisher?” Srikkanth said on his YouTube channel. Playing against fellow IPL strugglers Rajasthan Royals, CSK managed to score 187/8 as Ayush Mhatre (43 off 20) and Dewald Brevis (42 off 25) laid the foundation. However, those innings did not do any favours to the designated home side. RR chased down the target in 17.1 overs and won the match with 17 balls to spare. Vaibhav Suryavanshi (57 off 33) was the star of the show for RR, while Yashasvi Jaiswal (36 off 19) and Sanju Samson (41 off 31) were also in great form. MS Dhoni, on the other hand, scored 16 off 17, which included one six before he was dismissed on the penultimate ball of the innings. His performance yet again drew criticism as CSK continue to struggle in IPL 2025. As things stand, they are bottom of the standings with six points in 13 matches and end the season away from home against the Gujarat Titans on Sunday.

<p>Former India opener K Srikkanth has taken a jibe at MS Dhoni after Chennai Super Kings suffered their latest defeat in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) against Rajasthan Royals.</p>

IPL 2025: K Srikkanth advices MS Dhoni to 'walk away' after CSK suffer another heartbreaking defeat

<p>The Indian Premier League (IPL) has shifted Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) home game fixture on May 23 against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) to Lucknow. This comes after India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert warning for Bengaluru.</p><p>The yellow warning means 'heavy to very heavy rainfall' &nbsp;which is predicted by the IMD in Bengaluru until Thursday (May 22). Notably RCB, which are currently second on the points table with 17 points from 12 games, saw their last game against KKR get washed out at home as well.</p><p><strong>Also Read -</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/owner-sanjiv-goenka-acknowledges-challenging-second-half-of-the-season-as-lsg-crash-out-of-ipl-2025-playoffs-1747733858928">Owner Sanjiv Goenka acknowledges 'challenging second half of the season' as LSG crash out of IPL 2025 playoffs</a></p><p>After playing against SRH, they'll play their last league game of season against LSG on May 27 at the same venue. SRH, meanwhile, have been asked to stay in Lucknow after beating the home team in their last league game against on Monday (May 19).</p><p>The switch gives RCB a clear picture and a better chance to consolidate their top-two finish now that the looming rain threat has been taken care of.</p><p>The IPL, as reported by the ESPNCricinfo, has also shifted the two playoff games from Hyderabad and Kolkata to Mullanpur and Ahmedabad.</p><p>Mullanpur, the home ground of Punjab Kings, will host the first and second qualifier on May 29 and 31, respectively while Ahmedabad will host the eliminator and the final on June 1 and 3, respectively.</p><p>Three teams, in RCB, GT and PBKS, have already been decided for the playoffs. The final playoff team will be between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians.</p><p>If MI wins, they will qualify directly. But even with win, DC will have to beat PBKS in their last league game and hope MI lose their final match against PBKS to make it to the top four.</p>

This comes after India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert warning for Bengaluru. The yellow warning means 'heavy to very heavy rainfall'  which is predicted by the IMD in Bengaluru until Thursday (May 22).

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has shifted Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) home game fixture on May 23 against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) to Lucknow. This comes after India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert warning for Bengaluru. The yellow warning means 'heavy to very heavy rainfall' which is predicted by the IMD in Bengaluru until Thursday (May 22). Notably RCB, which are currently second on the points table with 17 points from 12 games, saw their last game against KKR get washed out at home as well. Also Read - Owner Sanjiv Goenka acknowledges 'challenging second half of the season' as LSG crash out of IPL 2025 playoffs After playing against SRH, they'll play their last league game of season against LSG on May 27 at the same venue. SRH, meanwhile, have been asked to stay in Lucknow after beating the home team in their last league game against on Monday (May 19). The switch gives RCB a clear picture and a better chance to consolidate their top-two finish now that the looming rain threat has been taken care of. The IPL, as reported by the ESPNCricinfo, has also shifted the two playoff games from Hyderabad and Kolkata to Mullanpur and Ahmedabad. Mullanpur, the home ground of Punjab Kings, will host the first and second qualifier on May 29 and 31, respectively while Ahmedabad will host the eliminator and the final on June 1 and 3, respectively. Three teams, in RCB, GT and PBKS, have already been decided for the playoffs. The final playoff team will be between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians. If MI wins, they will qualify directly. But even with win, DC will have to beat PBKS in their last league game and hope MI lose their final match against PBKS to make it to the top four.

<p>This comes after India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert warning for Bengaluru. The yellow warning means 'heavy to very heavy rainfall' &nbsp;which is predicted by the IMD in Bengaluru until Thursday (May 22).</p>

IPL shifts RCB-SRH to Lucknow, playoffs shifted from Hyderabad and Kolkata to Mullanpur and Ahmedabad

<p>Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are out of IPL 2025 playoff contention and owner Sanjiv Goenka acknowledges that 'it's been challenging.' LSG were holding on to a fine thread to make it to the playoff but that hope vanished after their loss against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Monday (May 19).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"It's been a challenging second half of the season, but there's much to take heart in. The spirit, the effort, and the moments of excellence give us a lot to build on. Two games remain. Let's play with pride and finish strong. #LSGvsSRH," Goenka wrote on X after the loss against SRH.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">It’s been a challenging second half of the season, but there’s much to take heart in. The spirit, the effort, and the moments of excellence give us a lot to build on. Two games remain. Let’s play with pride and finish strong. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LSGvsSRH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LSGvsSRH</a> <a href="https://t.co/gFzyddlnMn">pic.twitter.com/gFzyddlnMn</a></p>&mdash; Dr. Sanjiv Goenka (@DrSanjivGoenka) <a href="https://twitter.com/DrSanjivGoenka/status/1924714845267427747?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Lucknow started by winning four of their first games - putting them in the top half of the points table. In the next six games, however, they lost five matches including last four consecutively and are currently at seventh place on the table with just 10 points to their name.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read -</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/former-ipl-coach-says-lsg-spent-too-much-money-on-pant-and-pooran-making-it-hard-to-build-a-very-strong-bowling-unit-1747731455725">Former IPL coach says LSG spent too much money on Pant and Pooran, making it 'hard to build a very strong bowling unit'</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Skipper Rishabh Pant also agreed that it became hard for them to close the gaps created by injuries.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"We knew we had gaps to fill because of injuries. As a team we had decided not to talk about it. But it became to close the gaps. The way we planned the auction, if we would have had the same bowling, the story would have been different. Sometimes things go your way, sometimes they don't. We take pride in the way we played and will look at the positives," Pant said after the game.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Lucknow's next two games are on May 22 against Gujarat Titans and on May 27 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The match against RCB is also the last league stage match of the season before the playoffs begin.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Three teams have already qualified for the IPL 2025 - RCB, Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings - and Delhi Capitals or Mumbai Indians will fill up the last slot.</p>

Lucknow started by winning four of their first games - putting them in the top half of the points table. In the next six games, however, they lost five matches including last four consecutively.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are out of IPL 2025 playoff contention and owner Sanjiv Goenka acknowledges that 'it's been challenging.' LSG were holding on to a fine thread to make it to the playoff but that hope vanished after their loss against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Monday (May 19). "It's been a challenging second half of the season, but there's much to take heart in. The spirit, the effort, and the moments of excellence give us a lot to build on. Two games remain. Let's play with pride and finish strong. #LSGvsSRH," Goenka wrote on X after the loss against SRH.

<p>Lucknow started by winning four of their first games - putting them in the top half of the points table. In the next six games, however, they lost five matches including last four consecutively.</p>

Owner Sanjiv Goenka acknowledges 'challenging second half of the season' as LSG crash out of IPL 2025 playoffs

<p>Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) crashed out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season after their loss against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Monday (May 19). They started the season well but injuries coupled with lack of bowling options did them in the second half.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Talking to ESPNCrincinfo, former IPL coach Tom Moody says that LSG spent too much on Nicholas Pooran and Rishabh Pant which left them with insufficient funds to compete at the auction for the bowlers.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ipl-2025-mumbai-indians-rope-in-three-overseas-players-before-playoffs-bairstow-asalanka-gleeson-1747725907132">IPL 2025 | Mumbai Indians rope in three overseas players ahead of playoffs – Details inside</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>LSG bought pant for an IPL record of INR 27 crore ($3.21 million) and Pooran for INR 21 crore (2.5 million) - leaving them with about &nbsp;INR 72 crore or a little than then $10 million for the rest of the buys.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"The expense on Rishabh Pant and Nicholas Pooran, those two players, makes it very hard to build a very strong bowling unit," Moody said. "Because you just don't have the funds to compete at the auction table.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"In an ideal world, it's great to have Pooran, [David] Miller, [Mitchell] Marsh, Pant... all these are impactful batters but at the end of the day you need to bowl. You've got to be able to have an impactful bowling unit in powerplays. Be adaptable in the middle overs and take wicket and squeeze the opposition. And in the back-end of the innings, you need people to close the game under pressure - take wickets, bowl those really challenging overs when the opposition is going hell-for-leather against you. And I just don't think they've got any of that," he added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Lucknow started by winning four of their first games - putting them in the top half of the points table. In the next six games, however, they lost five matches including last four consecutively and are currently at seventh place on the table with just 10 points to their name.</p>

LSG bought pant for an IPL record of INR 27 crore ($3.21 million) and Pooran for INR 21 crore (2.5 million) - leaving them with about  INR 72 crore or a little than then $10 million for the rest of the buys.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) crashed out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season after their loss against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Monday (May 19). They started the season well but injuries coupled with lack of bowling options did them in the second half. Talking to ESPNCrincinfo, former IPL coach Tom Moody says that LSG spent too much on Nicholas Pooran and Rishabh Pant which left them with insufficient funds to compete at the auction for the bowlers. Also Read - IPL 2025 | Mumbai Indians rope in three overseas players ahead of playoffs – Details inside LSG bought pant for an IPL record of INR 27 crore ($3.21 million) and Pooran for INR 21 crore (2.5 million) - leaving them with about INR 72 crore or a little than then $10 million for the rest of the buys. "The expense on Rishabh Pant and Nicholas Pooran, those two players, makes it very hard to build a very strong bowling unit," Moody said. "Because you just don't have the funds to compete at the auction table. "In an ideal world, it's great to have Pooran, [David] Miller, [Mitchell] Marsh, Pant... all these are impactful batters but at the end of the day you need to bowl. You've got to be able to have an impactful bowling unit in powerplays. Be adaptable in the middle overs and take wicket and squeeze the opposition. And in the back-end of the innings, you need people to close the game under pressure - take wickets, bowl those really challenging overs when the opposition is going hell-for-leather against you. And I just don't think they've got any of that," he added. Lucknow started by winning four of their first games - putting them in the top half of the points table. In the next six games, however, they lost five matches including last four consecutively and are currently at seventh place on the table with just 10 points to their name.

<p>LSG bought pant for an IPL record of INR 27 crore ($3.21 million) and Pooran for INR 21 crore (2.5 million) - leaving them with about &nbsp;INR 72 crore or a little than then $10 million for the rest of the buys.</p>

Former IPL coach says LSG spent too much money on Pant and Pooran, making it 'hard to build a very strong bowling unit'

<p>As Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) IPL 2025 season comes to an end - a rather disappointing one at that - coach Stephan Fleming says he'll still go by the same playbook. In the 12 games played, CSK have lost 9 and are at bottom of the 10-team points table with only six points from three wins.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"No, I don't care how old players are," Fleming said on the eve of CSK's game against Rajasthan Royals in Delhi during the restarted IPL 2025 season.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read -</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/i-have-not-had-a-drink-since-january-ben-stokes-reveals-in-his-latest-injury-rehabilitation-1747663351477">'I have not had a drink since January this year': Ben Stokes reveals in his latest injury rehabilitation</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"I do like experience though, experience has served us really well over the proud years that we've had. It hasn't worked out quite well for us this year and that could be a bit of form. It can be strategy, it can be a number of things, that just don't quite work out," he added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>CSK, the five-time champions, have failed spectacularly and the blame falls equally on seniors as well as their young players.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"The competition is very even, so the fact that we've been so consistent over a number of years, to have a poor year has sort of shaken everybody, but it's understandable given that, the excellence in which the franchises are operating in."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"The challenge for us is making sure out of this that we do go over everything that we are doing [now] and have done in the past to make sure we are keeping up with the philosophies [of the time], but also identifying talent." Fleming said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"It's one thing to say we want a team full of young players, but you've got to find them. So it's identifying talent and making sure they fit in. To the experience which I'll say again, I do like [it] and you have a look at the, the top run-scores and wicket-takers and you see there's a fair bit of experience there, but what it's sprinkled with is some amazing performances by young players who are playing sort of fearless cricket," he added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>With two matches left, CSK would like to finish the season on positive note with at least one win from the remaining games.</p>

CSK, the five-time champions, have failed spectacularly and the blame falls equally on seniors as well as their young players. In the 12 games played, CSK have lost 9 and are at bottom of the 10-team points table with only six points from three wins.

As Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) IPL 2025 season comes to an end - a rather disappointing one at that - coach Stephan Fleming says he'll still go by the same playbook. In the 12 games played, CSK have lost 9 and are at bottom of the 10-team points table with only six points from three wins. "No, I don't care how old players are," Fleming said on the eve of CSK's game against Rajasthan Royals in Delhi during the restarted IPL 2025 season. Also Read - 'I have not had a drink since January this year': Ben Stokes reveals in his latest injury rehabilitation "I do like experience though, experience has served us really well over the proud years that we've had. It hasn't worked out quite well for us this year and that could be a bit of form. It can be strategy, it can be a number of things, that just don't quite work out," he added. CSK, the five-time champions, have failed spectacularly and the blame falls equally on seniors as well as their young players. "The competition is very even, so the fact that we've been so consistent over a number of years, to have a poor year has sort of shaken everybody, but it's understandable given that, the excellence in which the franchises are operating in." "The challenge for us is making sure out of this that we do go over everything that we are doing [now] and have done in the past to make sure we are keeping up with the philosophies [of the time], but also identifying talent." Fleming said. "It's one thing to say we want a team full of young players, but you've got to find them. So it's identifying talent and making sure they fit in. To the experience which I'll say again, I do like [it] and you have a look at the, the top run-scores and wicket-takers and you see there's a fair bit of experience there, but what it's sprinkled with is some amazing performances by young players who are playing sort of fearless cricket," he added. With two matches left, CSK would like to finish the season on positive note with at least one win from the remaining games.

<p>CSK, the five-time champions, have failed spectacularly and the blame falls equally on seniors as well as their young players. In the 12 games played, CSK have lost 9 and are at bottom of the 10-team points table with only six points from three wins.</p>

IPL 2025 | CSK coach Fleming still believes in 'same methods and ideology' despite poor season

<p>There was a time when Rohit Sharma was barred from entering the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=wankhede+stadium" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Wankhede Stadium</a> in Mumbai. Now, the very same venue has a stand named after him. Isn't this inspirational?</p>
<p>"Looks pretty far! Huge honour. I used to come here as a kid and watch the game. We were not allowed to come here at some stage. Grew up playing at this ground, now to have that stand, huge honour. Don&rsquo;t know how I will react when it comes," Rohit had said after a Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings clash during the ongoing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=ipl+2025" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">IPL 2025</a> at Wankhede stadium, according to PTI.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-check-team-wise-list-of-unavailable-players-as-season-nears-resumption-9075931" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">IPL 2025: Check team-wise list of unavailable players as season nears resumption</a></strong></p>
<p>On Friday (16 May), the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) officially inaugurated the <strong>'Rohit Sharma Stand'</strong> at Wankhede&rsquo;s Level 3 Divecha Pavilion. The tribute has put Rohit in the league of legends like <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=sachin+tendulkar" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sachin Tendulkar</a> and Sunil Gavaskar, who also have a stand named after them in the Wankhede stadium.</p>
<p>Speaking at the inauguration, Rohit said, <span>"What is going to happen today, I have never dreamed of. As a kid growing up, I wanted to play for Mumbai, for India. No one thinks of this... For me to have my name amongst the greats of the game... I cannot express it in words... This is also special as I am still playing. I have retired from two formats, but I am still playing one format."</span></p>
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<p>So far, Rohit&rsquo;s journey is a mixture of determination, hard work and grit. A middle-class boy from Nagpur who migrated to the city of dreams for cricket and practised, developed his skills and technique at Mumbai&rsquo;s Azad Maidan to become a great of the game.</p>
<p>His tale is nothing short of inspiration, from being left out of the 2011 ODI World Cup squad to lifting multiple ICC trophies as the Indian captain, including the T20 World Cup 2024 in the West Indies and the Champions Trophy 2025 in the United Arab Emirates and Pakistan.</p>
<p>This stand will be a remembrance of the legacy he has built over the years. Recently, Rohit announced his retirement from Test cricket, ending his red-ball career with 4,301 runs and 12 centuries. But the 38-year-old has been going with the bat in the IPL, having scored 300 runs in 11 innings this season.</p>
<p>Also, with nearly 20,000 international runs, 49 centuries, the highest individual ODI score of 264, five hundreds in the 2019 ODI World Cup and three double hundreds in one-day cricket, Rohit Sharma&rsquo;s story is not just about talent; it&rsquo;s about his passion and love for the game.&nbsp;</p>

On Friday (16 May), the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) officially inaugurated the 'Rohit Sharma Stand' at Wankhede’s Level 3 Divecha Pavilion. The tribute has put Rohit in the league of legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar. Sports

There was a time when Rohit Sharma was barred from entering the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Now, the very same venue has a stand named after him. Isn't this inspirational? "Looks pretty far! Huge honour. I used to come here as a kid and watch the game. We were not allowed to come here at some stage. Grew up playing at this ground, now to have that stand, huge honour. Don’t know how I will react when it comes," Rohit had said after a Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings clash during the ongoing IPL 2025 at Wankhede stadium, according to PTI. Also Read | IPL 2025: Check team-wise list of unavailable players as season nears resumption On Friday (16 May), the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) officially inaugurated the 'Rohit Sharma Stand' at Wankhede’s Level 3 Divecha Pavilion. The tribute has put Rohit in the league of legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar, who also have a stand named after them in the Wankhede stadium. Speaking at the inauguration, Rohit said, "What is going to happen today, I have never dreamed of. As a kid growing up, I wanted to play for Mumbai, for India. No one thinks of this... For me to have my name amongst the greats of the game... I cannot express it in words... This is also special as I am still playing. I have retired from two formats, but I am still playing one format." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mumbai Cricket Association (@mumbaicricassoc) So far, Rohit’s journey is a mixture of determination, hard work and grit. A middle-class boy from Nagpur who migrated to the city of dreams for cricket and practised, developed his skills and technique at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan to become a great of the game. His tale is nothing short of inspiration, from being left out of the 2011 ODI World Cup squad to lifting multiple ICC trophies as the Indian captain, including the T20 World Cup 2024 in the West Indies and the Champions Trophy 2025 in the United Arab Emirates and Pakistan. This stand will be a remembrance of the legacy he has built over the years. Recently, Rohit announced his retirement from Test cricket, ending his red-ball career with 4,301 runs and 12 centuries. But the 38-year-old has been going with the bat in the IPL, having scored 300 runs in 11 innings this season. Also, with nearly 20,000 international runs, 49 centuries, the highest individual ODI score of 264, five hundreds in the 2019 ODI World Cup and three double hundreds in one-day cricket, Rohit Sharma’s story is not just about talent; it’s about his passion and love for the game.

'I am still playing’: Rohit Sharma after MCA honours him with stand at Wankhede

<p>What if Rohit Sharma had played that final Test in Sydney? Could India have drawn the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) in Australia?&nbsp;</p>
<p>Former India head coach Ravi Shastri thinks so, and he's not keeping quiet about it. In a candid revelation, Shastri has spoken about an emotional chat with Rohit, just days before the skipper announced his retirement from Test cricket. Shastri believed he would have backed Rohit to play the final Test against Australia in Sydney as the series was on line.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rohit-sharma-announces-retirement-from-test-cricket-9045477" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Rohit Sharma decided to retire from red-ball cricket</a> after a tough tour of Australia, where India lost the BGT by 3-1. The 38-year-old opener had a poor run with the bat and didn&rsquo;t feature in the crucial Sydney Test.</p>
<p>Speaking on The ICC Review with host <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=sanjana+ganesan" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sanjana Ganesan</a>, Shastri revealed what he told Rohit during an IPL match in Mumbai, &ldquo;I think it was in Mumbai and told him, if I was coach you would have never not played that last Test match. You would have played that last Test match because the series wasn't over.&rdquo;</p>
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<h2>Rohit had Test cricket left in him</h2>
<p>Shastri, known for his aggressive style, felt Rohit still had something to offer in that final game. &ldquo;And I'm not someone who threw in the towel with the scoreline 2-1. If your mindset is you feel you are&hellip; that's not the stage, you leave a team.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Rohit had missed the first Test due to personal reasons and scored just 31 runs in three matches. His form had dipped for a while and he averaged only 10.93 in his last eight Tests, crossing the fifty-run mark just once.</p>
<p>Still, Shastri believed Rohit&rsquo;s presence could have made a difference.&nbsp;&ldquo;That was a 30-40 run game&hellip; The pitch was so spicy in Sydney. Whatever kind of form he was in, he's a match-winner,&rdquo; he said.</p>
<p>&ldquo;If he had gone, sensed the situation, sensed the condition and smashed it for even 35-40 at the top, you never know. That series would have been level.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Rohit&rsquo;s retirement comes at a time of big change in Indian Test cricket. Just recently, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/virat-kohli-announces-retirement-from-test-cricket-9059470" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Virat Kohli also stepped away from the red-ball format.</a> With both stalwarts gone, Indian Test cricket now enters a new era where the absence of the iconic duo will surely be felt.</p>

Speaking on The ICC Review, Shastri revealed what he told Rohit during an IPL match in Mumbai, “I think it was in Mumbai and told him, if I was coach you would have never not played that last Test match. ” Cricket | Sports

What if Rohit Sharma had played that final Test in Sydney? Could India have drawn the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) in Australia? Former India head coach Ravi Shastri thinks so, and he's not keeping quiet about it. In a candid revelation, Shastri has spoken about an emotional chat with Rohit, just days before the skipper announced his retirement from Test cricket. Shastri believed he would have backed Rohit to play the final Test against Australia in Sydney as the series was on line. Rohit Sharma decided to retire from red-ball cricket after a tough tour of Australia, where India lost the BGT by 3-1. The 38-year-old opener had a poor run with the bat and didn’t feature in the crucial Sydney Test. Speaking on The ICC Review with host Sanjana Ganesan, Shastri revealed what he told Rohit during an IPL match in Mumbai, “I think it was in Mumbai and told him, if I was coach you would have never not played that last Test match. You would have played that last Test match because the series wasn't over.” Also Read | Cricket West Indies asks for 'fair' representation at LA28 Olympic games Rohit had Test cricket left in him Shastri, known for his aggressive style, felt Rohit still had something to offer in that final game. “And I'm not someone who threw in the towel with the scoreline 2-1. If your mindset is you feel you are… that's not the stage, you leave a team.” Rohit had missed the first Test due to personal reasons and scored just 31 runs in three matches. His form had dipped for a while and he averaged only 10.93 in his last eight Tests, crossing the fifty-run mark just once. Still, Shastri believed Rohit’s presence could have made a difference. “That was a 30-40 run game… The pitch was so spicy in Sydney. Whatever kind of form he was in, he's a match-winner,” he said. “If he had gone, sensed the situation, sensed the condition and smashed it for even 35-40 at the top, you never know. That series would have been level.” Rohit’s retirement comes at a time of big change in Indian Test cricket. Just recently, Virat Kohli also stepped away from the red-ball format. With both stalwarts gone, Indian Test cricket now enters a new era where the absence of the iconic duo will surely be felt.

'If I was coach you would have never...': Ravi Shastri's words on Rohit Sharma's Test retirement

<p>With Indian Premier League (IPL) set to resume on Saturday (May 17), the teams have been hit by the unavailability of foreign players. While the league has allowed the teams to name replacement players for their unavailable foreign options, the franchises would still be needed to make new plans with new players - a tough job.</p>
<p>Here's a look the franchise-wise list of foreign players of, available not available or with limited availability for the remainder of the IPL:</p>
<p><strong>Also Read -</strong>&nbsp;<a class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-misery-mounts-for-delhi-capitals-as-star-overseas-players-continue-to-opt-out-of-ipl-2025-faf-du-plessis-starc-dc-mustafizur-rahman-9075167" aria-label="Misery mounts on Delhi Capitals as star overseas players continue to opt out of IPL 2025">Misery mounts on Delhi Capitals as star overseas players continue to opt out of IPL 2025</a></p>
<h2><strong>Gujarat Titans</strong></h2>
<p><strong>Players available:</strong> Jos Buttler (England - available until the league stage ends, to be replacedby Kusal Mendis for the playoffs), Sherfane Rutherford (West Indies), Kagiso Rabada (South Africa - available until the league stage ends), Rashid Khan (AFG), Karim Janat (AFG), Dasun Shanaka (SL), Gerald Coetzee (SA)</p>
<h2><strong>Royal Challengers Bengaluru</strong></h2>
<p><strong>Players available:</strong> Romario Shepherd (WI), Phil Salt (ENG), Jacob Bethell (ENG - available only for two league-stage games), Tim David (AUS), Liam Livingstone (ENG), Lungi Ngidi (SA - available until the league stage ends), Nuwan Thushara (SL)</p>
<p><strong>Uncertain players:</strong> Josh Hazlewood (AUS)</p>
<h2><strong>Punjab Kings</strong></h2>
<p><strong>Players available:</strong> Mitchell Owen (AUS), Azmatullah Omarzai (AFG), Marco Jansen (SA - available until the league stage ends), Xavier Bartlett (AUS), Kyle Jamieson (NZ - temporary replacement for injured Lockie Ferguson)</p>
<p><strong>Uncertain players:</strong> Josh Inglis, Marcus Stoinis, Aaron Hardie</p>
<h2><strong>Mumbai Indians</strong></h2>
<p><strong>Players available: </strong>Will Jacks (ENG - available until the league stage ends, to be replaced by Jonny Bairstow for the playoffs), Ryan Rickelton (SA - available until the league stage ends, set to be replaced by Richard Gleeson for the playoffs), Bevon Jacobs (NZ), Corbin Bosch (SA - available until the league stage ends), Mitchell Santner (NZ), Trent Boult (NZ), Reece Topley (ENG), Mujeeb Ur Rahman (AFG)</p>
<h2><strong>Delhi Capitals</strong></h2>
<p><strong>Players available:</strong> Tristan Stubbs (SA - available until the league stage ends), Faf du Plessis (SA), Dushmantha Chameera (SL), Sediqullah Atal (AFG)</p>
<p><strong>Players not available:</strong> Mitchell Starc (AUS), Jake Fraser-McGurk (AUS - replaced by Mustafizur Rahman, who will be available between May 18-24), Donovan Ferreira (SA)</p>
<h2><strong>Kolkata Knight Riders</strong></h2>
<p><strong>Players available:</strong> Sunil Narine (WI), Andre Russell (WI), Quinton de Kock (SA), Spencer Johnson (AUS), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AFG), Anrich Nortje (SA)</p>
<p><strong>Players not available:</strong> Moeen Ali (ENG), Rovman Powell (WI)</p>
<h2><strong>Lucknow Super Giants</strong></h2>
<p><strong>Players available:</strong> Aiden Markram (SA - available until the league stage ends), Mitchell Marsh (AUS), Nicholas Pooran (WI), David Miller (SA), Matthew Breetzke (SA), Will O'Rourke (NZ - replacement for injured Mayank Yadav)</p>
<p><strong>Players not available:</strong> Shamar Joseph (WI)</p>
<h2><strong>Sunrisers Hyderabad</strong></h2>
<p><strong>Players available:</strong> Pat Cummins (AUS), Travis Head (AUS), Heinrich Klaasen (SA), Kamindu Mendis (SL), Eshan Malinga (SL)</p>
<p><strong>Players not available:</strong> Wiaan Mulder (SA)</p>
<h2><strong>Rajasthan Royals</strong></h2>
<p><strong>Players available:</strong> Shimron Hetmyer (WI), Lhuan-dre Pretorius (SA), Fazalhaq Farooqi (AFG), Kwena Maphaka (SA), Wanindu Hasaranga (SL), Maheesh Theekshana (SL)</p>
<p><strong>Players not available: </strong>Jofra Archer (ENG), Nandre Burger (SA)</p>
<h2><strong>Chennai Super Kings</strong></h2>
<p><strong>Players available:</strong> Noor Ahmad (AFG), Matheesha Pathirana (SL), Dewald Brevis (SA), Devon Conway (NZ)</p>
<p><strong>Players not available:</strong> Jamie Overton (ENG), Sam Curran (ENG), Rachin Ravindra (NZ), Nathan Ellis (AUS)</p>

IPL has allowed the teams to name replacement players for their unavailable foreign options, the franchises would still be needed to make new plans with new players. cricket sports

With Indian Premier League (IPL) set to resume on Saturday (May 17), the teams have been hit by the unavailability of foreign players. While the league has allowed the teams to name replacement players for their unavailable foreign options, the franchises would still be needed to make new plans with new players - a tough job. Here's a look the franchise-wise list of foreign players of, available not available or with limited availability for the remainder of the IPL: Also Read - Misery mounts on Delhi Capitals as star overseas players continue to opt out of IPL 2025 Gujarat Titans Players available: Jos Buttler (England - available until the league stage ends, to be replacedby Kusal Mendis for the playoffs), Sherfane Rutherford (West Indies), Kagiso Rabada (South Africa - available until the league stage ends), Rashid Khan (AFG), Karim Janat (AFG), Dasun Shanaka (SL), Gerald Coetzee (SA) Royal Challengers Bengaluru Players available: Romario Shepherd (WI), Phil Salt (ENG), Jacob Bethell (ENG - available only for two league-stage games), Tim David (AUS), Liam Livingstone (ENG), Lungi Ngidi (SA - available until the league stage ends), Nuwan Thushara (SL) Uncertain players: Josh Hazlewood (AUS) Punjab Kings Players available: Mitchell Owen (AUS), Azmatullah Omarzai (AFG), Marco Jansen (SA - available until the league stage ends), Xavier Bartlett (AUS), Kyle Jamieson (NZ - temporary replacement for injured Lockie Ferguson) Uncertain players: Josh Inglis, Marcus Stoinis, Aaron Hardie Mumbai Indians Players available: Will Jacks (ENG - available until the league stage ends, to be replaced by Jonny Bairstow for the playoffs), Ryan Rickelton (SA - available until the league stage ends, set to be replaced by Richard Gleeson for the playoffs), Bevon Jacobs (NZ), Corbin Bosch (SA - available until the league stage ends), Mitchell Santner (NZ), Trent Boult (NZ), Reece Topley (ENG), Mujeeb Ur Rahman (AFG) Delhi Capitals Players available: Tristan Stubbs (SA - available until the league stage ends), Faf du Plessis (SA), Dushmantha Chameera (SL), Sediqullah Atal (AFG) Players not available: Mitchell Starc (AUS), Jake Fraser-McGurk (AUS - replaced by Mustafizur Rahman, who will be available between May 18-24), Donovan Ferreira (SA) Kolkata Knight Riders Players available: Sunil Narine (WI), Andre Russell (WI), Quinton de Kock (SA), Spencer Johnson (AUS), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AFG), Anrich Nortje (SA) Players not available: Moeen Ali (ENG), Rovman Powell (WI) Lucknow Super Giants Players available: Aiden Markram (SA - available until the league stage ends), Mitchell Marsh (AUS), Nicholas Pooran (WI), David Miller (SA), Matthew Breetzke (SA), Will O'Rourke (NZ - replacement for injured Mayank Yadav) Players not available: Shamar Joseph (WI) Sunrisers Hyderabad Players available: Pat Cummins (AUS), Travis Head (AUS), Heinrich Klaasen (SA), Kamindu Mendis (SL), Eshan Malinga (SL) Players not available: Wiaan Mulder (SA) Rajasthan Royals Players available: Shimron Hetmyer (WI), Lhuan-dre Pretorius (SA), Fazalhaq Farooqi (AFG), Kwena Maphaka (SA), Wanindu Hasaranga (SL), Maheesh Theekshana (SL) Players not available: Jofra Archer (ENG), Nandre Burger (SA) Chennai Super Kings Players available: Noor Ahmad (AFG), Matheesha Pathirana (SL), Dewald Brevis (SA), Devon Conway (NZ) Players not available: Jamie Overton (ENG), Sam Curran (ENG), Rachin Ravindra (NZ), Nathan Ellis (AUS)

IPL 2025: Check team-wise list of unavailable players as season nears resumption

<p>Cricket West Indies (CWI) has asked the International Cricket Council (ICC) for transparent and fair representation as cricket makes its comeback at the Olympics in LA28 games. The issue arises from the fact that CWI represents seven nations under one banner in international cricket but Olympics allow only sovereign nations to participate.</p>
<p>The Olympics Committee has approved six teams each for men's and women's categories for the LA 2028 games, leaving CWI in dilemma about which team will participate.</p>
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<p>To address the situation, CWI has suggested two processes as below:</p>
<ul>
<li>If rankings are used and West Indies men and women teams technically qualify, an internal qualifying tournament among its Olympic-affiliated member countries should determine which island represents the West Indies; or</li>
<li>Have a global qualifying pathway that includes associate ICC members in the five ICC Development Regions plus member countries of the West Indies.</li>
</ul>
<p>"The Caribbean has always punched above its weight at the Olympics, inspiring the world with our athletic brilliance," CWI president Kishore Swallow said in a statement as reported by ESPNCricinfo.&nbsp;</p>
<p>"Cricket's return to the Games in 2028 must not exclude our young cricketers from the same dream that has inspired our athletes. The Olympic Charter emphasizes fairness, transparency, and universality. We are simply asking that these principles be upheld - not just in spirit, but in structure. West Indies cricket must have a pathway, and fully deserves an opportunity to compete."</p>
<p>CWI chief executive Chris Dehring said, "Our nations have proudly flown their individual flags atop Olympic podiums as perennial gold medallists. Now, with cricket's inclusion, we must ensure that our cricketers are not shut out of history. We are ready to collaborate. We are ready to compete. But above all, we are asking for fairness."</p>
<p>There's no clarity on how the teams will be elected for the six spots available at the quadrennial games.</p>

The Olympics Committee has approved six teams each for men's and women's categories for the LA 2028 games, leaving CWI in dilemma about which team will participate. cricket sports

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has asked the International Cricket Council (ICC) for transparent and fair representation as cricket makes its comeback at the Olympics in LA28 games. The issue arises from the fact that CWI represents seven nations under one banner in international cricket but Olympics allow only sovereign nations to participate. The Olympics Committee has approved six teams each for men's and women's categories for the LA 2028 games, leaving CWI in dilemma about which team will participate. Also Read: Mitchell Johnson slams BCCI for ‘forcing’ overseas players to play remainder of IPL 2025 To address the situation, CWI has suggested two processes as below: If rankings are used and West Indies men and women teams technically qualify, an internal qualifying tournament among its Olympic-affiliated member countries should determine which island represents the West Indies; or Have a global qualifying pathway that includes associate ICC members in the five ICC Development Regions plus member countries of the West Indies. "The Caribbean has always punched above its weight at the Olympics, inspiring the world with our athletic brilliance," CWI president Kishore Swallow said in a statement as reported by ESPNCricinfo. "Cricket's return to the Games in 2028 must not exclude our young cricketers from the same dream that has inspired our athletes. The Olympic Charter emphasizes fairness, transparency, and universality. We are simply asking that these principles be upheld - not just in spirit, but in structure. West Indies cricket must have a pathway, and fully deserves an opportunity to compete." CWI chief executive Chris Dehring said, "Our nations have proudly flown their individual flags atop Olympic podiums as perennial gold medallists. Now, with cricket's inclusion, we must ensure that our cricketers are not shut out of history. We are ready to collaborate. We are ready to compete. But above all, we are asking for fairness." There's no clarity on how the teams will be elected for the six spots available at the quadrennial games.

Cricket West Indies asks for 'fair' representation at LA28 Olympic games

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