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<p>Jannik Sinner came through the first true test of his comeback from a doping ban with Tuesday's straight-sets win over Francisco Cerundolo which took the world number one into the Italian Open quarter-finals.</p>
<p>Italian Sinner bested 17th seed Cerundolo 7-6 (7/2), 6-3 in a match which was delayed by a couple of hours due to a torrential downpour to set up a last-eight clash with either Casper Ruud or Jaume Munar.</p>
<p>Cerundolo knocked out Sinner in the last 16 the last time he played here in 2023, but that was before the 23-year-old had became the tournament-winning machine he is today.</p>
<p>Sinner is finding his feet in Rome, his first tournament since the end of a three-month suspension accepted in February from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) following two positive tests for traces of clostebol in March last year.</p>
<p>His true target is the French Open which follows his home event and he showed some signs of rediscovering the form which has won him three Grand Slams and last year's ATP Finals.</p>
<p>"I've gone through a lot mentally, and not only today, so it's really important that I rest psychologically tomorrow, not think about tennis," said Sinner.</p>
<p>"Let's see how well I can manage all this, but I'm pleased."</p>
<p>Sinner had to battle through the first set against spirited Cerundolo but once he prevailed in the tie-break he built up an unassailable lead by winning four games in a row in the second.</p>
<p>The packed centre court stands hailed their hero after he took the win at the fourth time of asking and continue his bid for a first Rome title.</p>
<p>Sinner said he will watch his team AC Milan take on Bologna on Wednesday at the Stadio Olimpico, which is a short walk from the Foro Italico tennis courts.</p>
<p>By then he should know the identity of his quarter-final opponent after the Munar v Ruud encounter was held over due to the rain delay.</p>
<p><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ipl-2025-bcci-scrambles-to-get-foreign-players-as-ipl-sets-for-resumption-who-will-return-and-who-wont-deets-inside-9065463" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">IPL 2025 | BCCI scrambles to get foreign players as IPL sets for resumption: Who will return and who won&rsquo;t? Deets inside</a></strong></p>
<h2><strong>Musetti defies Medvedev, rain</strong></h2>
<p>The rain which delayed Sinner's match had a much bigger impact on his compatriot Lorenzo Musetti, who reached the last eight after having to wait nearly three hours at match point before he could finish off his victory over Daniil Medvedev.</p>
<p>World number nine Musetti will face either reigning Rome champion Alexander Zverev in the last eight after seeing off Medvedev 7-5, 6-4.</p>
<p>Musetti held his nerve to win on the first point after the long break and made sure that his first week in the top 10 of the world rankings would bring another solid run in a big tournament, after he reached the final in Monte Carlo and the last four in Madrid.</p>
<p>Organisers later said that Musetti would have to pull out of his doubles campaign alongside Lorenzo Sonego due to an injury to his right arm.</p>
<p>Fellow Italian Jasmine Paolini was playing on centre court at the same time as the first part of Musetti's match but managed to complete her comeback from a set down to beat Diana Shnaider 6-7 (1/7), 6-4, 6-2 just before the worst of the weather hit.</p>
<p>Paolini is the first Italian woman to reach the Rome semi-finals since 2014, when her doubles partner Sara Errani got to the final only to be soundly beaten by Serena Williams.</p>
<p>Approaching 0100 local time Peyton Stearns rounded out the delayed day's play, edging Ukrainian 16th seed Elina Svitolina 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (7/4) to secure her place in the semi-finals.</p>
<h2><strong>Alcaraz through</strong></h2>
<p>Much earlier Carlos Alcaraz beat Karen Khachanov 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 in a hugely entertaining opening match of the day on centre court.</p>
<p>Third seed Alcaraz had never lost a set in his previous four meetings with Khachanov but was forced to fight to get past Russia's Khachanov.</p>
<p>The Spaniard took his 12th clay-court win of the year to set up a clash in the last eight with fifth seed Jack Draper, a winner over France's Corentin Moutet.</p>
<p>"It was tiring. You know the match was really tough. I had to run. I had to run a lot," said Alcaraz.</p>
<p>"I didn't play well. I just fought and I'm just really happy about it."</p>
<p>Alcaraz needs to get to the Rome semis not just for a chance at his third title of the season but also to secure a top-two seeding at the French Open which begins later this month.</p>
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Jannik Sinner came through the first true test of his comeback from a doping ban with Tuesday's straight-sets win over Francisco Cerundolo in the Italian Open on Tuesday. Tennis | Sports

Jannik Sinner came through the first true test of his comeback from a doping ban with Tuesday's straight-sets win over Francisco Cerundolo which took the world number one into the Italian Open quarter-finals. Italian Sinner bested 17th seed Cerundolo 7-6 (7/2), 6-3 in a match which was delayed by a couple of hours due to a torrential downpour to set up a last-eight clash with either Casper Ruud or Jaume Munar. Cerundolo knocked out Sinner in the last 16 the last time he played here in 2023, but that was before the 23-year-old had became the tournament-winning machine he is today. Sinner is finding his feet in Rome, his first tournament since the end of a three-month suspension accepted in February from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) following two positive tests for traces of clostebol in March last year. His true target is the French Open which follows his home event and he showed some signs of rediscovering the form which has won him three Grand Slams and last year's ATP Finals. "I've gone through a lot mentally, and not only today, so it's really important that I rest psychologically tomorrow, not think about tennis," said Sinner. "Let's see how well I can manage all this, but I'm pleased." Sinner had to battle through the first set against spirited Cerundolo but once he prevailed in the tie-break he built up an unassailable lead by winning four games in a row in the second. The packed centre court stands hailed their hero after he took the win at the fourth time of asking and continue his bid for a first Rome title. Sinner said he will watch his team AC Milan take on Bologna on Wednesday at the Stadio Olimpico, which is a short walk from the Foro Italico tennis courts. By then he should know the identity of his quarter-final opponent after the Munar v Ruud encounter was held over due to the rain delay. ALSO READ | IPL 2025 | BCCI scrambles to get foreign players as IPL sets for resumption: Who will return and who won’t? Deets inside Musetti defies Medvedev, rain The rain which delayed Sinner's match had a much bigger impact on his compatriot Lorenzo Musetti, who reached the last eight after having to wait nearly three hours at match point before he could finish off his victory over Daniil Medvedev. World number nine Musetti will face either reigning Rome champion Alexander Zverev in the last eight after seeing off Medvedev 7-5, 6-4. Musetti held his nerve to win on the first point after the long break and made sure that his first week in the top 10 of the world rankings would bring another solid run in a big tournament, after he reached the final in Monte Carlo and the last four in Madrid. Organisers later said that Musetti would have to pull out of his doubles campaign alongside Lorenzo Sonego due to an injury to his right arm. Fellow Italian Jasmine Paolini was playing on centre court at the same time as the first part of Musetti's match but managed to complete her comeback from a set down to beat Diana Shnaider 6-7 (1/7), 6-4, 6-2 just before the worst of the weather hit. Paolini is the first Italian woman to reach the Rome semi-finals since 2014, when her doubles partner Sara Errani got to the final only to be soundly beaten by Serena Williams. Approaching 0100 local time Peyton Stearns rounded out the delayed day's play, edging Ukrainian 16th seed Elina Svitolina 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (7/4) to secure her place in the semi-finals. Alcaraz through Much earlier Carlos Alcaraz beat Karen Khachanov 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 in a hugely entertaining opening match of the day on centre court. Third seed Alcaraz had never lost a set in his previous four meetings with Khachanov but was forced to fight to get past Russia's Khachanov. The Spaniard took his 12th clay-court win of the year to set up a clash in the last eight with fifth seed Jack Draper, a winner over France's Corentin Moutet. "It was tiring. You know the match was really tough. I had to run. I had to run a lot," said Alcaraz. "I didn't play well. I just fought and I'm just really happy about it." Alcaraz needs to get to the Rome semis not just for a chance at his third title of the season but also to secure a top-two seeding at the French Open which begins later this month. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Italian Open: Jannik Sinner moves through gears to reach quarters

<p style="text-align: justify;">Tyrese Haliburton scored 31 points as the Indiana Pacers came from behind to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-105 and send the top seeds tumbling out of the NBA playoffs on Tuesday.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">A flurry of six three-pointers from Haliburton helped Indiana wrap up a 4-1 series victory as the Cavaliers' promising season fizzled out in disappointing fashion on their home court.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Haliburton's scoring was backed by 21 points from Pascal Siakam while Aaron Nesmith contributed 13 points with 13 rebounds. Andrew Nembhard scored 18 points.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">"We're talking about eight more wins for an NBA championship," Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said after guiding his team into the Eastern Conference finals for a second straight year.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">"The league is wide open this year. There are a lot of great teams but it's wide open. We've just gotta keep believing. We've got a great group of guys who have committed to one another.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">"We have a formula that works for us when we are really steadfast about sticking to it."</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Trailing 3-1 heading into Tuesday's game five, Cleveland looked ready to keep the series alive after surging into a 19-point lead midway through the second quarter at the Rocket Arena.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">But Haliburton sparked into life to drain five-of-five from three-point range in a 15-point second quarter to flip the script and slash Cleveland's advantage to just four points at 56-52 heading into halftime.</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>They deserved it</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The Pacers' scoring onslaught continued into the third quarter with the visitors outscoring Cleveland 33-20 to open up a commanding 85-76 lead as the fourth quarter got under way.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Cleveland threatened to rally in the final frame after 16 points from Donovan Mitchell, who was clearly still troubled by the sore left ankle that had threatened to rule him out of the contest.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Mitchell, who finished with 35 points, six rebounds and eight assists, closed the Indiana lead to one point at 98-97 with just over five minutes remaining after nailing a three-pointer.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">But the Cavaliers' failure to threaten from three-point range -- they managed to convert just nine-of-35 attempts from beyond the arc -- continued to be a problem and hopes of a comeback were snuffed out by the Pacers defense.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Cleveland coach Kenny Atkinson lamented his team's stalled playoff campaign which followed a dominant 64-win regular season.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">"They were the better team, they deserved it and they played great," Atkinson said of Indiana. "But the truth of the matter is we didn't get to the level we wanted to get to.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">"We're not pleased with that. We're not celebrating the season. But I do think we made strides. We took a jump -- and now we've got to figure out this last piece, and how to get over this hump.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">"We had some misfortune with injuries, but I still felt like we had enough. It's disappointing."</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Fourth-seeds Indiana will now meet either the Boston Celtics or arch-rivals the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals, with the winner advancing to next month's NBA Finals.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The Knicks lead the series with Boston 3-1 and can book a showdown with Indiana if they manage a victory over the Celtics on Wednesday.</p>
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Tyrese Haliburton scored 31 points as the Indiana Pacers came from behind to defeat Cavaliers 114-105 and send the top seeds tumbling out of the NBA playoffs. Sports

Tyrese Haliburton scored 31 points as the Indiana Pacers came from behind to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-105 and send the top seeds tumbling out of the NBA playoffs on Tuesday. A flurry of six three-pointers from Haliburton helped Indiana wrap up a 4-1 series victory as the Cavaliers' promising season fizzled out in disappointing fashion on their home court. Haliburton's scoring was backed by 21 points from Pascal Siakam while Aaron Nesmith contributed 13 points with 13 rebounds. Andrew Nembhard scored 18 points. "We're talking about eight more wins for an NBA championship," Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said after guiding his team into the Eastern Conference finals for a second straight year. "The league is wide open this year. There are a lot of great teams but it's wide open. We've just gotta keep believing. We've got a great group of guys who have committed to one another. "We have a formula that works for us when we are really steadfast about sticking to it." Trailing 3-1 heading into Tuesday's game five, Cleveland looked ready to keep the series alive after surging into a 19-point lead midway through the second quarter at the Rocket Arena. But Haliburton sparked into life to drain five-of-five from three-point range in a 15-point second quarter to flip the script and slash Cleveland's advantage to just four points at 56-52 heading into halftime. ALSO READ | IPL 2025 | BCCI scrambles to get foreign players as IPL sets for resumption: Who will return and who won’t? Deets inside They deserved it The Pacers' scoring onslaught continued into the third quarter with the visitors outscoring Cleveland 33-20 to open up a commanding 85-76 lead as the fourth quarter got under way. Cleveland threatened to rally in the final frame after 16 points from Donovan Mitchell, who was clearly still troubled by the sore left ankle that had threatened to rule him out of the contest. Mitchell, who finished with 35 points, six rebounds and eight assists, closed the Indiana lead to one point at 98-97 with just over five minutes remaining after nailing a three-pointer. But the Cavaliers' failure to threaten from three-point range -- they managed to convert just nine-of-35 attempts from beyond the arc -- continued to be a problem and hopes of a comeback were snuffed out by the Pacers defense. Cleveland coach Kenny Atkinson lamented his team's stalled playoff campaign which followed a dominant 64-win regular season. "They were the better team, they deserved it and they played great," Atkinson said of Indiana. "But the truth of the matter is we didn't get to the level we wanted to get to. "We're not pleased with that. We're not celebrating the season. But I do think we made strides. We took a jump -- and now we've got to figure out this last piece, and how to get over this hump. "We had some misfortune with injuries, but I still felt like we had enough. It's disappointing." Fourth-seeds Indiana will now meet either the Boston Celtics or arch-rivals the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals, with the winner advancing to next month's NBA Finals. The Knicks lead the series with Boston 3-1 and can book a showdown with Indiana if they manage a victory over the Celtics on Wednesday. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Tyrese Haliburton shines as Indiana Pacers advance past top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers

<p>The NFL announced its seven-game international slate of contests for the 2025 season on Tuesday, setting teams for the league's first regular-season contests in Dublin, Berlin and Madrid among others.</p>
<p>The Pittsburgh Steelers will play the Minnesota Vikings at Dublin's Croke Park on September 28 in Ireland's first NFL regular-season game.</p>
<p>The Vikings will become the first NFL team to play back-to-back games in different international cities when they travel to London to play the Cleveland Browns at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 5.</p>
<p><a class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mlb-yankees-oswaldo-cabrera-suffers-horrible-ankle-injury-during-winning-run-vs-mariners-watch-9065310" aria-label="MLB: Yankees' Oswaldo Cabrera suffers horrible ankle injury during winning run vs Mariners - WATCH">MLB: Yankees' Oswaldo Cabrera suffers horrible ankle injury during winning run vs Mariners - WATCH</a></p>
<p>It will mark the NFL's 40th regular season game to be played in London.</p>
<p>Other London games in the campaign will see the New York Jets face Denver on October 12 at Tottenham and the Jacksonville Jaguars against the Los Angeles Rams at Wembley Stadium on October 19.</p>
<p>Berlin will host the fifth NFL regular-season game to be played in Germany when the Indianapolis Colts play the Atlanta Falcons at Olympic Stadium on November 9. Prior NFL contests have been staged in Munich and Frankfurt.</p>
<p>The first NFL regular-season game to be played in Spain will be on November 16 when the Miami Dolphins and Washington Commanders meet at the Bernab&eacute;u Stadium, home of Real Madrid.</p>
<p>The international slate will kick off in the first week of the regular-season with the Los Angeles Chargers meeting a yet to be announced foe on September 5 at Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo, Brazil.</p>
<p>The Chargers' opponent will be revealed when the NFL unveils its full 2025 season schedule on Wednesday.</p>
<p>"The 2025 NFL season will see seven regular season games played outside of the US &mdash; the most ever regular season international games to date," NFL executive vice president for major events and international Peter O'Reilly said.</p>
<p>"The 2025 International Games schedule showcases an exciting selection of matchups featuring major NFL stars, bringing our game directly to fans around the world, and underscores our collective commitment to global growth as we continue our journey to becoming a truly global sport."</p>
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NFL announced its seven-game international slate of contests for the 2025 season on Tuesday, setting teams for the league's first regular-season contests in Dublin, Berlin and Madrid among others.

The NFL announced its seven-game international slate of contests for the 2025 season on Tuesday, setting teams for the league's first regular-season contests in Dublin, Berlin and Madrid among others. The Pittsburgh Steelers will play the Minnesota Vikings at Dublin's Croke Park on September 28 in Ireland's first NFL regular-season game. The Vikings will become the first NFL team to play back-to-back games in different international cities when they travel to London to play the Cleveland Browns at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 5. MLB: Yankees' Oswaldo Cabrera suffers horrible ankle injury during winning run vs Mariners - WATCH It will mark the NFL's 40th regular season game to be played in London. Other London games in the campaign will see the New York Jets face Denver on October 12 at Tottenham and the Jacksonville Jaguars against the Los Angeles Rams at Wembley Stadium on October 19. Berlin will host the fifth NFL regular-season game to be played in Germany when the Indianapolis Colts play the Atlanta Falcons at Olympic Stadium on November 9. Prior NFL contests have been staged in Munich and Frankfurt. The first NFL regular-season game to be played in Spain will be on November 16 when the Miami Dolphins and Washington Commanders meet at the Bernabéu Stadium, home of Real Madrid. The international slate will kick off in the first week of the regular-season with the Los Angeles Chargers meeting a yet to be announced foe on September 5 at Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The Chargers' opponent will be revealed when the NFL unveils its full 2025 season schedule on Wednesday. "The 2025 NFL season will see seven regular season games played outside of the US — the most ever regular season international games to date," NFL executive vice president for major events and international Peter O'Reilly said. "The 2025 International Games schedule showcases an exciting selection of matchups featuring major NFL stars, bringing our game directly to fans around the world, and underscores our collective commitment to global growth as we continue our journey to becoming a truly global sport." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

NFL announces international games for 2025 season; Dublin, Berlin and Madrid among others to host

<p>New York Yankees third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera suffered a serious left ankle injury during the bottom of ninth inning of Monday night's (12 May) game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. The incident occurred as Cabrera was scoring the final run of the game in the Yankees' 11-5 win. He collapsed just after stepping on home plate and remained on the ground in visible pain.</p>
<p>Medical personnel from both teams rushed to Cabrera&rsquo;s help as he was lay on the field for several minutes. A brace was placed on his ankle before an ambulance arrived to take him for further treatement. With the help of a stretcher, he was strapped to the ambulance and taken to a nearby hospital for further examination.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A Yankee trainer without hesitation places a towel over Oswaldo Cabrera&rsquo;s ankle. Both staffs knew immediately the seriousness of the injury. <a href="https://t.co/vNfIsykQxU">pic.twitter.com/vNfIsykQxU</a></p>
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<h2>Yankees manager Aaron Boone shared an update after the game</h2>
<p>&ldquo;I think everyone understands it was a pretty serious situation, so, just praying for our guy tonight and hoping for the best. Trust that he&rsquo;s in good hands as he goes through the night here.&rdquo; Bone said, as reported by NBC News.</p>
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<p>Cabrera (26) is a native of Venezuela and is currently in his fourth MLB season. Known for his energy and hustle, Cabrera has been a regular in the Yankees&rsquo; lineup this season. He is striking with an average of 0.243 with one Home Run and 12 RBIs.</p>
<p>Despite the injury, Cabrera&rsquo;s team-first attitude was clear even in pain. Yankees star Aaron Judge revealed a moment that stunned everyone.</p>
<p>&ldquo;Right before he got carted off, he just called me over and said, &lsquo;Hey, did I score?&rsquo;&rdquo; Judge said. &ldquo;That just shows you what type of guy he is.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Judge also praised Cabrera&rsquo;s love for the game and dedication to the team. &ldquo;He cares for everybody in this room. He loves being a Yankee. He wears his jersey with pride. This is a tough one, especially a guy who&rsquo;s grinded his whole life and finally got his opportunity.&rdquo;</p>
<p>This shows how much the game and the team meant for him, despite being in rigorous pain, his first thought was about the team and not his injury.</p>
<p>The team is awaiting further medical updates on Cabrera&rsquo;s condition.</p>

The incident occurred as Oswaldo Cabrera was scoring the final run of the game in the Yankees' 11-5 win. He collapsed just after stepping on home plate and remained on the ground in visible pain. Sports

New York Yankees third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera suffered a serious left ankle injury during the bottom of ninth inning of Monday night's (12 May) game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. The incident occurred as Cabrera was scoring the final run of the game in the Yankees' 11-5 win. He collapsed just after stepping on home plate and remained on the ground in visible pain. Medical personnel from both teams rushed to Cabrera’s help as he was lay on the field for several minutes. A brace was placed on his ankle before an ambulance arrived to take him for further treatement. With the help of a stretcher, he was strapped to the ambulance and taken to a nearby hospital for further examination. A Yankee trainer without hesitation places a towel over Oswaldo Cabrera’s ankle. Both staffs knew immediately the seriousness of the injury. pic.twitter.com/vNfIsykQxU — Jason Krump (@JasonKrump) May 13, 2025 Yankees manager Aaron Boone shared an update after the game “I think everyone understands it was a pretty serious situation, so, just praying for our guy tonight and hoping for the best. Trust that he’s in good hands as he goes through the night here.” Bone said, as reported by NBC News. Also Read | Chess queen Ju Wenjun hails equal pay as five-time world champion prepares for title defence in Norway Chess Women 2025 Cabrera (26) is a native of Venezuela and is currently in his fourth MLB season. Known for his energy and hustle, Cabrera has been a regular in the Yankees’ lineup this season. He is striking with an average of 0.243 with one Home Run and 12 RBIs. Despite the injury, Cabrera’s team-first attitude was clear even in pain. Yankees star Aaron Judge revealed a moment that stunned everyone. “Right before he got carted off, he just called me over and said, ‘Hey, did I score?’” Judge said. “That just shows you what type of guy he is.” Judge also praised Cabrera’s love for the game and dedication to the team. “He cares for everybody in this room. He loves being a Yankee. He wears his jersey with pride. This is a tough one, especially a guy who’s grinded his whole life and finally got his opportunity.” This shows how much the game and the team meant for him, despite being in rigorous pain, his first thought was about the team and not his injury. The team is awaiting further medical updates on Cabrera’s condition.

MLB: Yankees' Oswaldo Cabrera suffers horrible ankle injury during winning run vs Mariners - WATCH

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IPL 2025: Suspense over the return of overseas players for IPL

<p style="text-align: justify;">Atalanta qualified for the Champions League on Monday by beating Roma 2-1 and mathematically securing a place in Serie A's top four.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Atalanta secure Champions League spot</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Ibrahim Sulemana's strike in the 76th minute moved Atalanta, in third, seven points ahead of fifth-placed Lazio with two matches remaining in the season.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Gian Piero Gasperini's team had taken an early lead through Ademola Lookman only for Atalanta old boy Bryan Cristante to head Roma level in the 32nd minute.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">But Sulemana ended Roma's long unbeaten run at 19 matches and left Claudio Ranieri's side one point behind Lazio and Juventus, who sit fourth.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Roma can still snatch a spot in Europe's top club competition but host in-form AC Milan next weekend while Juve welcome Udinese.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-releases-ipl-2025-revised-schedule-tournament-to-restart-on-may-17-final-in-june-9062057" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">BCCI releases IPL 2025 revised schedule, tournament to restart on May 17, final in June</a></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Reaching the Champions League would be a huge triumph for Ranieri as Roma looked like relegation candidates when he came out of retirement in November to take charge of his boyhood club for the third time.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Gasperini has been tipped to take over Ranieri after nine hugely successful years in the Atalanta dugout, winning the Europa League last season.</p>
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Ibrahim Sulemana's strike in the 76th minute moved Atalanta, in third, seven points ahead of fifth-placed Lazio with two matches remaining in the season. Football | Sports

Atalanta qualified for the Champions League on Monday by beating Roma 2-1 and mathematically securing a place in Serie A's top four. Atalanta secure Champions League spot Ibrahim Sulemana's strike in the 76th minute moved Atalanta, in third, seven points ahead of fifth-placed Lazio with two matches remaining in the season. Gian Piero Gasperini's team had taken an early lead through Ademola Lookman only for Atalanta old boy Bryan Cristante to head Roma level in the 32nd minute. But Sulemana ended Roma's long unbeaten run at 19 matches and left Claudio Ranieri's side one point behind Lazio and Juventus, who sit fourth. Roma can still snatch a spot in Europe's top club competition but host in-form AC Milan next weekend while Juve welcome Udinese. ALSO READ | BCCI releases IPL 2025 revised schedule, tournament to restart on May 17, final in June Reaching the Champions League would be a huge triumph for Ranieri as Roma looked like relegation candidates when he came out of retirement in November to take charge of his boyhood club for the third time. Gasperini has been tipped to take over Ranieri after nine hugely successful years in the Atalanta dugout, winning the Europa League last season. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Serie A: Atalanta beat Roma to secure Champions League spot

<p style="text-align: justify;">The Dallas Mavericks won the top pick in the NBA Draft lottery on Monday, leaving them in pole position to select talented top college prospect Cooper Flagg.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Mavericks win draft lottery</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The Mavericks -- who had only a 1.8 percent chance of landing the top pick under the NBA's complex lottery rules -- have now been gifted a golden opportunity to rebuild following their shock decision to trade Luka Doncic in February.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">"Its been a rough year for us as we all know," said Dallas legend Rolando Blackman, the four-time All-Star who was chosen by the club to represent the Mavs at Monday's draw in Chicago.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">"But the important part of the whole thing is that we'll get a chance to move our franchise forward."</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The 18-year-old Flagg is the overwhelming favorite to be selected with the No.1 pick at the 2025 Draft, which will be held from June 25-26 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The 6ft 9in, 205-pound (2.05 meter, 93 kilogram) forward declared for the draft last month after just a single season in college basketball with Duke University in which he was named as national player of the year.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Many observers see Flagg as a generational talent, citing his rare blend of size, athleticism and skill, which helped him average 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game in college basketball.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">"His highlights, his statistics, the ways he impacted the game on both ends of the floor, really in every category, was off the charts," Duke coach Jon Scheyer said last month.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-releases-ipl-2025-revised-schedule-tournament-to-restart-on-may-17-final-in-june-9062057" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">BCCI releases IPL 2025 revised schedule, tournament to restart on May 17, final in June</a></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Asked on Monday what Flagg could bring to the Mavericks, Blackman replied: "Well the main factor is that he can hoop. He can play.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">"There are a lot of great players in that draft class, and the important thing is that we'll see how the guys get together and make the team better."</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Flagg meanwhile told ESPN he had not given much thought about his likely draft destination.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">"I didn't try and think about it too much," Flagg said.&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">"I feel like it's kind of out of my control. So I'm just going through the process like everybody else and trying to enjoy every single moment."</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The 14 teams which didn't make the NBA playoffs entered the draft lottery, although the Houston Rockets, who finished second in the Western Conference, were included due to previous trade deals.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Elsewhere in Monday's lottery, the San Antonio Spurs won the second pick in the draft, with the Philadelphia 76ers third.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The Charlotte Hornets will have the fourth pick while the Utah Jazz -- who had the worst record in the NBA during the regular season, finishing bottom of the Western Conference with a 17-65 record -- will have the fifth pick.&nbsp;</p>
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The Dallas Mavericks won the top pick in the NBA Draft lottery on Monday, leaving them in pole position to select talented top college prospect Cooper Flagg. Sports

The Dallas Mavericks won the top pick in the NBA Draft lottery on Monday, leaving them in pole position to select talented top college prospect Cooper Flagg. Mavericks win draft lottery The Mavericks -- who had only a 1.8 percent chance of landing the top pick under the NBA's complex lottery rules -- have now been gifted a golden opportunity to rebuild following their shock decision to trade Luka Doncic in February. "Its been a rough year for us as we all know," said Dallas legend Rolando Blackman, the four-time All-Star who was chosen by the club to represent the Mavs at Monday's draw in Chicago. "But the important part of the whole thing is that we'll get a chance to move our franchise forward." The 18-year-old Flagg is the overwhelming favorite to be selected with the No.1 pick at the 2025 Draft, which will be held from June 25-26 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The 6ft 9in, 205-pound (2.05 meter, 93 kilogram) forward declared for the draft last month after just a single season in college basketball with Duke University in which he was named as national player of the year. Many observers see Flagg as a generational talent, citing his rare blend of size, athleticism and skill, which helped him average 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game in college basketball. "His highlights, his statistics, the ways he impacted the game on both ends of the floor, really in every category, was off the charts," Duke coach Jon Scheyer said last month. ALSO READ | BCCI releases IPL 2025 revised schedule, tournament to restart on May 17, final in June Asked on Monday what Flagg could bring to the Mavericks, Blackman replied: "Well the main factor is that he can hoop. He can play. "There are a lot of great players in that draft class, and the important thing is that we'll see how the guys get together and make the team better." Flagg meanwhile told ESPN he had not given much thought about his likely draft destination. "I didn't try and think about it too much," Flagg said. "I feel like it's kind of out of my control. So I'm just going through the process like everybody else and trying to enjoy every single moment." The 14 teams which didn't make the NBA playoffs entered the draft lottery, although the Houston Rockets, who finished second in the Western Conference, were included due to previous trade deals. Elsewhere in Monday's lottery, the San Antonio Spurs won the second pick in the draft, with the Philadelphia 76ers third. The Charlotte Hornets will have the fourth pick while the Utah Jazz -- who had the worst record in the NBA during the regular season, finishing bottom of the Western Conference with a 17-65 record -- will have the fifth pick. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

NBA Draft 2025: Dallas Mavericks win lottery, eye college star Cooper Flagg

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jannik-sinner" rel="dofollow">Jannik Sinner</a> cruised into the last 16 of the Italian Open on Monday after comfortably beating lucky loser Jesper de Jong 6-4, 6-2 in front of a delighted crowd in Rome.</p>
<p>World number one Sinner continued his Foro Italico comeback from a three-month doping ban by dealing with De Jong and setting up a clash with Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo in the next round.</p>
<p>Sinner was knocked out in the last 16 by Cerundolo the last time he played here, in 2023, and he is under no illusions that the 17th seed will be a big step up after two low-ranked opponents.</p>
<p>"Let's see, he's an amazing player, he has an amazing season until now," said Sinner of Cerundolo.</p>
<p>"It's going to be tough. For sure, I have to raise my level... It's going to be a good challenge, a good test for me, and we'll see how it goes."</p>
<p>The over 10,000 fans crammed into the centre court stands hope Sinner can end a 49-year wait for an Italian winner of the men's tournament in the Italian capital.</p>
<p>But Monday's win was in reality another warm-up for the 23-year-old's stated objective of arriving at the French Open in top form.</p>
<p>De Jong, ranked at a career-high 93rd in the world, offered some resistance in a low-key contest in which Sinner showed signs of rustiness.</p>
<p>Sinner threw away a three-game lead when 4-1 up in the first set before eventually going ahead in the match, but he saw out the contest with little fuss, helped in part by De Jong hurting his wrist in a fall in the fourth game of the second set.</p>
<p>Sinner's compatriot Jasmine Paolini cruised past Jelena Ostapenko and into the women's quarter-finals, easing past her Latvian opponent in straight sets 7-5, 6-2.</p>
<p>Sixth seed Paolini will face Diana Shnaider in the last eight as she eyes another deep run in a 1000 series tournament after losing to world number one Aryna Sabalenka, who later takes on Marta Kostyuk, in the Miami semi-finals.</p>
<p>Matteo Berrettini will follow Sinner in a tough clash with sixth seed Casper Ruud, as fans hope for a hat-trick of wins on centre court for their local heroes.</p>
<h2><hl2>Osaka out</hl2></h2>
<p>Naomi Osaka's struggle for form at the top level continued with her 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (7/4) defeat to Peyton Stearns.</p>
<p>In the quarter-finals, Stearns will face Elina Svitolina, a 6-4, 6-2 winner over Danielle Collins, after coming through an attritional match which lasted the best part of three hours on a baking centre court.</p>
<p>Osaka is another big name that American Stearns has beaten in Rome after also knocking out fifth seed Madison Keys in the previous round.</p>
<p>Former world number one Osaka has looked a long way from the player who won four Grand Slams.</p>
<p>She returned last year from a 15-month break from tennis for the birth of her daughter.</p>
<p>Her comeback was also hampered by an abdominal injury that forced her out of the Australian Open, after which early exits at Indian Wells and Madrid highlighted how far she was from her best.</p>
<p>Osaka warmed up for Rome by winning a minor event in Saint Malo in France, earlier this month.</p>
<p>But she has failed to get past the last 16 of a tournament higher than the WTA 125 series since losing the Auckland final back in January.</p>
<p>Coco Gauff made short work of Britain's Emma Raducanu, winning 6-1, 6-2 in just over an hour to reach the last eight, where one of Mirra Andreeva or Clara Tauson awaits.</p>
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The over 10,000 fans crammed into the centre court stands hope Sinner can end a 49-year wait for an Italian winner of the men's tournament in the Italian capital. Sports, Tennis

Jannik Sinner cruised into the last 16 of the Italian Open on Monday after comfortably beating lucky loser Jesper de Jong 6-4, 6-2 in front of a delighted crowd in Rome. World number one Sinner continued his Foro Italico comeback from a three-month doping ban by dealing with De Jong and setting up a clash with Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo in the next round. Sinner was knocked out in the last 16 by Cerundolo the last time he played here, in 2023, and he is under no illusions that the 17th seed will be a big step up after two low-ranked opponents. "Let's see, he's an amazing player, he has an amazing season until now," said Sinner of Cerundolo. "It's going to be tough. For sure, I have to raise my level... It's going to be a good challenge, a good test for me, and we'll see how it goes." The over 10,000 fans crammed into the centre court stands hope Sinner can end a 49-year wait for an Italian winner of the men's tournament in the Italian capital. But Monday's win was in reality another warm-up for the 23-year-old's stated objective of arriving at the French Open in top form. De Jong, ranked at a career-high 93rd in the world, offered some resistance in a low-key contest in which Sinner showed signs of rustiness. Sinner threw away a three-game lead when 4-1 up in the first set before eventually going ahead in the match, but he saw out the contest with little fuss, helped in part by De Jong hurting his wrist in a fall in the fourth game of the second set. Sinner's compatriot Jasmine Paolini cruised past Jelena Ostapenko and into the women's quarter-finals, easing past her Latvian opponent in straight sets 7-5, 6-2. Sixth seed Paolini will face Diana Shnaider in the last eight as she eyes another deep run in a 1000 series tournament after losing to world number one Aryna Sabalenka, who later takes on Marta Kostyuk, in the Miami semi-finals. Matteo Berrettini will follow Sinner in a tough clash with sixth seed Casper Ruud, as fans hope for a hat-trick of wins on centre court for their local heroes. Osaka out Naomi Osaka's struggle for form at the top level continued with her 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (7/4) defeat to Peyton Stearns. In the quarter-finals, Stearns will face Elina Svitolina, a 6-4, 6-2 winner over Danielle Collins, after coming through an attritional match which lasted the best part of three hours on a baking centre court. Osaka is another big name that American Stearns has beaten in Rome after also knocking out fifth seed Madison Keys in the previous round. Former world number one Osaka has looked a long way from the player who won four Grand Slams. She returned last year from a 15-month break from tennis for the birth of her daughter. Her comeback was also hampered by an abdominal injury that forced her out of the Australian Open, after which early exits at Indian Wells and Madrid highlighted how far she was from her best. Osaka warmed up for Rome by winning a minor event in Saint Malo in France, earlier this month. But she has failed to get past the last 16 of a tournament higher than the WTA 125 series since losing the Auckland final back in January. Coco Gauff made short work of Britain's Emma Raducanu, winning 6-1, 6-2 in just over an hour to reach the last eight, where one of Mirra Andreeva or Clara Tauson awaits. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Jannik Sinner eases into Italian Open last 16, Osaka dumped out

<p>The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bcci" rel="dofollow">BCCI</a> and the IPL Governing Council announced the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a> revised schedule late Monday evening (May 12). The ten-team tournament restarts on Saturday (May 17) and ends on June 3 (Sunday). The remainder of the tournament, suspended last Friday (May 9) due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, will be played across six venues - Bengaluru, Jaipur, Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai and Ahmedabad, hosting 17 matches in total, including four playoff games.</p>
<p>The IPL 2025 revised schedule would see two doubleheaders to be played on two Sundays, while the BCCI would announce the playoff venues in due course. The playoff dates announced are Qualifier 1 on May 29, the Eliminator on May 30, Qualifier 2 on June 1 and the final on June 3.</p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-test-retirement-even-eclipses-sachin-on-cultural-influence-ian-chappells-huge-praise-for-giant-9061956" rel="dofollow">Virat Kohli even eclipses Sachin on cultural influence - Ian Chappell&rsquo;s huge praise for Test giant</a></strong></p>
<p>Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on May 17 in Bengaluru, while the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals game, halted earlier on May 8 in Dharamsala due to &lsquo;significant technical failure&rsquo;, as also quoted by match officials, would take place on May 24 in Jaipur.</p>
<p>The first Sunday in the revised schedule would see Rajasthan Royals hosting Punjab in the afternoon, while Delhi will face Gujarat Titans that evening.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Next Sunday (May 25) will have Gujarat taking on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at home in the day game, with SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) facing Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Delhi that evening.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The day games will begin at 3:30 PM, while the evening games start at 7:30 PM.</p>
<p>The last league game, however, is between LSG and RCB in Lucknow on May 27.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Meanwhile, the BCCI&rsquo;s official release read that "extensive consultations with government and security agencies, and with all the key stakeholders," took place before finalising the resumption of the tournament.</p>
<h2>Revised schedule clashes with the international calendar</h2>
<p>Although the BCCI had to suspend the tournament due to unprecedented circumstances, originally scheduled to conclude on May 25, the delay in its resumption coincides with the ODI series between England and West Indies starting May 29 in Birmingham and ending on June 3 at The Oval.</p>
<p>Though the ECB hasn&rsquo;t announced the ODI squad yet, several West Indies players are caught in this logistical challenge, including Romario Shepherd (RCB), Shamar Joseph (LSG) and Sherfane Rutherford (GT), all picked in the ODI squad.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Besides, the revised schedule now closes the gap between the IPL 2025 Final and the start of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025, starting June 11 at the Lord&rsquo;s, hosting Australia and South Africa.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-tennis-virat-kohli-test-retirement-greatness-breaches-borders-as-tennis-great-novak-djokovic-congratulates-him-9061592" rel="dofollow">Kohli&rsquo;s greatness breaches borders as Tennis great Novak Djokovic congratulates him on Test retirement</a></strong></p>
<p>With that, it remains to be seen if the WTC-Final-bound IPL players return to feature for the remainder of the tournament.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Check out the complete IPL 2025 revised schedule &ndash;</h3>
<ul>
<li>May 17 7:30 PM &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;RCB vs KKR &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Bengaluru</li>
<li>May 18 3:30 PM &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;RR vs PBKS &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jaipur</li>
<li>May 18 7:30 PM &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;DC vs GT &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Delhi</li>
<li>May 19 7:30 PM &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;LSG vs SRH &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Lucknow</li>
<li>May 20 7:30 PM &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;CSK vs RR &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Delhi</li>
<li>May 21 7:30 PM &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;MI vs DC &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mumbai</li>
<li>May 22 7:30 PM &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;GT vs LSG &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ahmedabad</li>
<li>May 23 7:30 PM &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;RCB vs SRH &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Bengaluru</li>
<li>May 24 7:30 PM &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;PBKS vs DC &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jaipur</li>
<li>May 25 3:30 PM &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;GT vs CSK &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ahmedabad</li>
<li>May 25 7:30 PM &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;SRH vs KKR &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Delhi</li>
<li>May 26 7:30 PM &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;PBKS vs MI &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jaipur</li>
<li>May 27 7:30 PM &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;LSG vs RCB &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Lucknow</li>
<li>May 29 7:30 PM &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Qualifier 1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; TBC</li>
<li>May 30 7:30 PM &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Eliminator&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; TBC</li>
<li>June 1 &nbsp; 7:30 PM &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Qualifier 2&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;TBC</li>
<li>June 3 &nbsp; 7:30 PM &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Final&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;TBC</li>
</ul>

The BCCI suspended the cash-rich IPL 2025 for one week on Friday (May 9) owing to escalating cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. Sports, Cricket

The BCCI and the IPL Governing Council announced the IPL 2025 revised schedule late Monday evening (May 12). The ten-team tournament restarts on Saturday (May 17) and ends on June 3 (Sunday). The remainder of the tournament, suspended last Friday (May 9) due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, will be played across six venues - Bengaluru, Jaipur, Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai and Ahmedabad, hosting 17 matches in total, including four playoff games. The IPL 2025 revised schedule would see two doubleheaders to be played on two Sundays, while the BCCI would announce the playoff venues in due course. The playoff dates announced are Qualifier 1 on May 29, the Eliminator on May 30, Qualifier 2 on June 1 and the final on June 3. Also read | Virat Kohli even eclipses Sachin on cultural influence - Ian Chappell’s huge praise for Test giant Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on May 17 in Bengaluru, while the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals game, halted earlier on May 8 in Dharamsala due to ‘significant technical failure’, as also quoted by match officials, would take place on May 24 in Jaipur. The first Sunday in the revised schedule would see Rajasthan Royals hosting Punjab in the afternoon, while Delhi will face Gujarat Titans that evening. Next Sunday (May 25) will have Gujarat taking on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at home in the day game, with SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) facing Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Delhi that evening. The day games will begin at 3:30 PM, while the evening games start at 7:30 PM. The last league game, however, is between LSG and RCB in Lucknow on May 27. Meanwhile, the BCCI’s official release read that "extensive consultations with government and security agencies, and with all the key stakeholders," took place before finalising the resumption of the tournament. Revised schedule clashes with the international calendar Although the BCCI had to suspend the tournament due to unprecedented circumstances, originally scheduled to conclude on May 25, the delay in its resumption coincides with the ODI series between England and West Indies starting May 29 in Birmingham and ending on June 3 at The Oval. Though the ECB hasn’t announced the ODI squad yet, several West Indies players are caught in this logistical challenge, including Romario Shepherd (RCB), Shamar Joseph (LSG) and Sherfane Rutherford (GT), all picked in the ODI squad. Besides, the revised schedule now closes the gap between the IPL 2025 Final and the start of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025, starting June 11 at the Lord’s, hosting Australia and South Africa. Also read | Kohli’s greatness breaches borders as Tennis great Novak Djokovic congratulates him on Test retirement With that, it remains to be seen if the WTC-Final-bound IPL players return to feature for the remainder of the tournament. Check out the complete IPL 2025 revised schedule – May 17 7:30 PM RCB vs KKR Bengaluru May 18 3:30 PM RR vs PBKS Jaipur May 18 7:30 PM DC vs GT Delhi May 19 7:30 PM LSG vs SRH Lucknow May 20 7:30 PM CSK vs RR Delhi May 21 7:30 PM MI vs DC Mumbai May 22 7:30 PM GT vs LSG Ahmedabad May 23 7:30 PM RCB vs SRH Bengaluru May 24 7:30 PM PBKS vs DC Jaipur May 25 3:30 PM GT vs CSK Ahmedabad May 25 7:30 PM SRH vs KKR Delhi May 26 7:30 PM PBKS vs MI Jaipur May 27 7:30 PM LSG vs RCB Lucknow May 29 7:30 PM Qualifier 1 TBC May 30 7:30 PM Eliminator TBC June 1 7:30 PM Qualifier 2 TBC June 3 7:30 PM Final TBC

BCCI releases IPL 2025 revised schedule, tournament to restart on May 17, final in June

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sachin-tendulkar" rel="dofollow">Sachin Tendulkar</a> could be a more successful Test cricketer, but <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/virat-kohli-announces-retirement-from-test-cricket-9059470" rel="dofollow">Virat Kohli</a>&rsquo;s influence on cultural and psychological impact on India&rsquo;s cricketing identity is larger, former Australia captain Ian Chappell wrote in his column for ESPNcricinfo. On Monday (May 9), Virat took to social media to announce his Test retirement, ending a glorious yet proud 14-year career in the whites.</p>
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<p>Chappell, who held the reins of the Australian cricket team in his time, feels Kohli has been the incandescent heart of Indian cricket, adding he did more than just score runs as he redefined expectations and further symbolised the unapologetic India of the 21st century.</p>
<p>&ldquo;It closes the chapter on the most transformative figure in Indian cricket since Sachin Tendulkar; perhaps Kohli even eclipses him in terms of cultural influence and psychological impact on India&rsquo;s cricketing identity,&rdquo; Chappell wrote after Kohli decided to step aside from the Test format.</p>
<p>&ldquo;Kohli, the incandescent heart of Indian cricket for over a decade, did not just score runs. He redefined expectations, challenged conventions, and symbolised the self-assured, unapologetic India of the 21st century,&rdquo; the former Australian captain added.</p>
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<p>Kohli featured in 123 Tests and scored 9230 runs, averaging over 46. He loved playing against the mighty Aussies, against whom he scored nine Test centuries, including his maiden and final ones. While his first Test ton came at the Adelaide Oval in 2012, his last was at the Optus Stadium in Perth during India&rsquo;s last away tour of Australia in 2024/25.</p>
<p>Writing about Kohli&rsquo;s love affair with the Australians, Chappell said he was the most Australian non-Australian cricketer ever. Like those from Down Under, Kohli wore pride on his sleeves every time he took the field and was loudly confident about his game. &nbsp;</p>
<p>&ldquo;Virat Kohli is the most Australian non-Australian cricketer we&rsquo;ve ever seen,&rdquo; Chappell wrote. &ldquo;He was &ndash; a snarling warrior in whites, never giving an inch, always demanding more. Not just of his bowlers, his fielders or his opposition, but first and foremost, of himself.&rdquo;</p>
<h2>How Kohli changed Indian Cricket</h2>
<p>Reflecting on the time when India struggled against most overseas teams on away tours, not because of the skill but because of the psychological inferiority, Chappell said the new reign of Indian captains changed that about their cricket, and Kohli had a role to play in that.</p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-save-your-tears-virat-kohli-cricketing-idol-sachin-tendulkar-pens-heartfelt-note-for-kohli-on-test-retirement-rishi-sunak-uk-pm-9060860" rel="dofollow">Save your tears! Virat&rsquo;s cricketing idol Sachin Tendulkar pens heartfelt note for Kohli on Test retirement</a></strong></p>
<p>&ldquo;There was a time when Indian cricket, particularly overseas, bore an air of respectful submission &ndash; playing with technical skill, yes, but often with psychological inferiority.</p>
<p>&ldquo;That changed in stages. Sourav Ganguly gave Indian cricket a new spine. MS Dhoni brought ice-cold leadership and white-ball dominance. But Kohli? Kohli lit the fire. He tore the script and authored a new one, where India was not just competitive abroad but expected to win,&rdquo; Chappell explained.&nbsp;</p>

On Monday (May 9), Virat Kohli took to social media to announce his Test retirement, ending a glorious yet proud 14-year career in the whites. Sports, Cricket

Sachin Tendulkar could be a more successful Test cricketer, but Virat Kohli’s influence on cultural and psychological impact on India’s cricketing identity is larger, former Australia captain Ian Chappell wrote in his column for ESPNcricinfo. On Monday (May 9), Virat took to social media to announce his Test retirement, ending a glorious yet proud 14-year career in the whites. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Virat Kohli (@virat.kohli) Chappell, who held the reins of the Australian cricket team in his time, feels Kohli has been the incandescent heart of Indian cricket, adding he did more than just score runs as he redefined expectations and further symbolised the unapologetic India of the 21st century. “It closes the chapter on the most transformative figure in Indian cricket since Sachin Tendulkar; perhaps Kohli even eclipses him in terms of cultural influence and psychological impact on India’s cricketing identity,” Chappell wrote after Kohli decided to step aside from the Test format. “Kohli, the incandescent heart of Indian cricket for over a decade, did not just score runs. He redefined expectations, challenged conventions, and symbolised the self-assured, unapologetic India of the 21st century,” the former Australian captain added. Also read | Kohli’s greatness breaches borders as Tennis great Novak Djokovic congratulates him on Test retirement Kohli featured in 123 Tests and scored 9230 runs, averaging over 46. He loved playing against the mighty Aussies, against whom he scored nine Test centuries, including his maiden and final ones. While his first Test ton came at the Adelaide Oval in 2012, his last was at the Optus Stadium in Perth during India’s last away tour of Australia in 2024/25. Writing about Kohli’s love affair with the Australians, Chappell said he was the most Australian non-Australian cricketer ever. Like those from Down Under, Kohli wore pride on his sleeves every time he took the field and was loudly confident about his game. “Virat Kohli is the most Australian non-Australian cricketer we’ve ever seen,” Chappell wrote. “He was – a snarling warrior in whites, never giving an inch, always demanding more. Not just of his bowlers, his fielders or his opposition, but first and foremost, of himself.” How Kohli changed Indian Cricket Reflecting on the time when India struggled against most overseas teams on away tours, not because of the skill but because of the psychological inferiority, Chappell said the new reign of Indian captains changed that about their cricket, and Kohli had a role to play in that. Also read | Save your tears! Virat’s cricketing idol Sachin Tendulkar pens heartfelt note for Kohli on Test retirement “There was a time when Indian cricket, particularly overseas, bore an air of respectful submission – playing with technical skill, yes, but often with psychological inferiority. “That changed in stages. Sourav Ganguly gave Indian cricket a new spine. MS Dhoni brought ice-cold leadership and white-ball dominance. But Kohli? Kohli lit the fire. He tore the script and authored a new one, where India was not just competitive abroad but expected to win,” Chappell explained.

Virat Kohli even eclipses Sachin on cultural influence - Ian Chappell’s huge praise for Test giant

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/real-madrid" rel="dofollow">Real Madrid</a> coach <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/carlo-ancelotti" rel="dofollow">Carlo Ancelotti</a> will leave the club at the end of the season to take charge of the Brazil national team, the Brazilian Football Confederation announced Monday.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">🚨🇧🇷 Carlo Ancelotti will be new Brazil head coach, plan confirmed and agreement done.<br><br>The staff has been decided, documents signed and exit process from Real Madrid will follow with special farewell.<br><br>Ancelotti will start working for Brazil from the end of May.<br><br>Here we go! 🤝🏻 <a href="https://t.co/IibmP3bzyX">pic.twitter.com/IibmP3bzyX</a></p>
&mdash; Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1921923048849977780?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 12, 2025</a></blockquote>
<p>The 65-year-old Italian will become Brazil's first foreign coach, with Xabi Alonso set to be appointed as the new Real Madrid boss after confirming his exit from Bayer Leverkusen.</p>
<p>"The greatest national team in the history of football will now be led by the most successful coach in the world," said the CBF in a statement.&nbsp;"He will lead Brazil until the 2026 World Cup and will coach them in their next two qualifying matches against Ecuador and Paraguay next month."</p>
<p>Brazil sacked Dorival Junior after a 4-1 thrashing by Argentina in March and are fourth in the South American qualifying table for the tournament in the US, Mexico and Canada.</p>
<p>Ancelotti leaves Madrid as one of the club's most successful managers, winning 15 trophies across two spells with Los Blancos, including a La Liga and Champions League double last season.</p>
<p>In his first spell at Real Madrid, he led them to La Decima in 2014 -- their 10th Champions League triumph.</p>
<p>He has won the competition three times with Los Blancos: sacked in 2015, he returned in 2021 after Zinedine Zidane resigned to lift the trophy in 2022 and 2024.</p>
<p>Ancelotti has also led Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain among other teams, including AC Milan, with whom he won the Champions League twice as a coach in 2003 and 2007.</p>
<p>The Italian is the coach who has won the most Champions League trophies with five triumphs.</p>
<p><em><strong>Disclaimer:<span>&nbsp;</span></strong>This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.</em></p>

Ancelotti will become Brazil's first foreign coach, with Xabi Alonso set to be appointed as the new Real Madrid boss after confirming his exit from Bayer Leverkusen. Sports, Football

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti will leave the club at the end of the season to take charge of the Brazil national team, the Brazilian Football Confederation announced Monday. 🚨🇧🇷 Carlo Ancelotti will be new Brazil head coach, plan confirmed and agreement done. The staff has been decided, documents signed and exit process from Real Madrid will follow with special farewell. Ancelotti will start working for Brazil from the end of May. Here we go! 🤝🏻 pic.twitter.com/IibmP3bzyX — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 12, 2025 The 65-year-old Italian will become Brazil's first foreign coach, with Xabi Alonso set to be appointed as the new Real Madrid boss after confirming his exit from Bayer Leverkusen. "The greatest national team in the history of football will now be led by the most successful coach in the world," said the CBF in a statement. "He will lead Brazil until the 2026 World Cup and will coach them in their next two qualifying matches against Ecuador and Paraguay next month." Brazil sacked Dorival Junior after a 4-1 thrashing by Argentina in March and are fourth in the South American qualifying table for the tournament in the US, Mexico and Canada. Ancelotti leaves Madrid as one of the club's most successful managers, winning 15 trophies across two spells with Los Blancos, including a La Liga and Champions League double last season. In his first spell at Real Madrid, he led them to La Decima in 2014 -- their 10th Champions League triumph. He has won the competition three times with Los Blancos: sacked in 2015, he returned in 2021 after Zinedine Zidane resigned to lift the trophy in 2022 and 2024. Ancelotti has also led Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain among other teams, including AC Milan, with whom he won the Champions League twice as a coach in 2003 and 2007. The Italian is the coach who has won the most Champions League trophies with five triumphs. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Carlo Ancelotti to take over as Brazil coach after leaving Real Madrid

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/virat-kohli" rel="dofollow">Virat Kohli</a> is a walking great, perhaps the greatest cricketer of his time. Having accomplished unbelievable feats in abundance during his 14-year stint in the whites that ended on Monday (May 12) as he announced his Test retirement via a social media post, Kohli called time on a glorious yet proud career. Meanwhile, social media was flooded with congratulatory posts, all showering love and shock over his decision, one of which included Tennis legend <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/novak-djokovic" rel="dofollow">Novak Djokovic</a>.</p>
<p>Djokovic enjoys watching any little cricket he does, having shared space with some of the top modern-day names like Steve Smith during one of the Australian Open segments earlier. He is not new to the gentlemen&rsquo;s game, like his peers <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/roger-federer" rel="dofollow">Roger Federer</a> and Andy Murray, who have also admitted admiration for cricket and a few of its greats, making it a crossover that shouldn&rsquo;t surprise anyone.</p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-save-your-tears-virat-kohli-cricketing-idol-sachin-tendulkar-pens-heartfelt-note-for-kohli-on-test-retirement-rishi-sunak-uk-pm-9060860" rel="dofollow">Save your tears! Virat&rsquo;s cricketing idol Sachin Tendulkar pens heartfelt note for Kohli on Test retirement</a></strong></p>
<p>Per several reports, Kohli informed the BCCI about his intentions to do away with Tests just ahead of the five-match England series starting June 20 in Leeds. While the BCCI officials confirmed those developments by trying to have a highly influential Indian cricketer try to persuade Virat to do a U-Turn on his decision, Kohli&rsquo;s final call shocked most of the cricketing fraternity.</p>
<p>On Monday, he took to Instagram to announce his Test retirement.</p>
<p>"It's been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It's tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I'll carry for life," Kohli said in a social media statement.&nbsp;</p>
<p>"There's something deeply personal about playing in whites. The quiet grind, the long days, the small moments that no one sees but that stay with you forever.</p>
<p>"As I step away from this format, it's not easy - but it feels right. I've given it everything I had, and it's given me back so much more than I could've hoped for. I'm walking away with a heart full of gratitude - for the game, for the people I shared the field with, and for every single person who made me feel seen along the way. I'll always look back at my Test career with a smile,&rdquo; he wrote.</p>
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<h2>Djokovic&rsquo;s message for Kohli</h2>
<p>Djokovic posted an Instagram story on Monday, writing, &lsquo;Incredible Innings&rsquo;, while congratulating Kohli on a decorated Test cricket career.</p>
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<p>In whites, Virat played 123 matches, scoring 9230 runs, including seven double hundreds.&nbsp;</p>

Social media was flooded with congratulatory posts, all showering love and shock over his decision, one of which included Novak Djokovic. Sports, Cricket, Tennis

Virat Kohli is a walking great, perhaps the greatest cricketer of his time. Having accomplished unbelievable feats in abundance during his 14-year stint in the whites that ended on Monday (May 12) as he announced his Test retirement via a social media post, Kohli called time on a glorious yet proud career. Meanwhile, social media was flooded with congratulatory posts, all showering love and shock over his decision, one of which included Tennis legend Novak Djokovic. Djokovic enjoys watching any little cricket he does, having shared space with some of the top modern-day names like Steve Smith during one of the Australian Open segments earlier. He is not new to the gentlemen’s game, like his peers Roger Federer and Andy Murray, who have also admitted admiration for cricket and a few of its greats, making it a crossover that shouldn’t surprise anyone. Also read | Save your tears! Virat’s cricketing idol Sachin Tendulkar pens heartfelt note for Kohli on Test retirement Per several reports, Kohli informed the BCCI about his intentions to do away with Tests just ahead of the five-match England series starting June 20 in Leeds. While the BCCI officials confirmed those developments by trying to have a highly influential Indian cricketer try to persuade Virat to do a U-Turn on his decision, Kohli’s final call shocked most of the cricketing fraternity. On Monday, he took to Instagram to announce his Test retirement. "It's been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It's tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I'll carry for life," Kohli said in a social media statement. "There's something deeply personal about playing in whites. The quiet grind, the long days, the small moments that no one sees but that stay with you forever. "As I step away from this format, it's not easy - but it feels right. I've given it everything I had, and it's given me back so much more than I could've hoped for. I'm walking away with a heart full of gratitude - for the game, for the people I shared the field with, and for every single person who made me feel seen along the way. I'll always look back at my Test career with a smile,” he wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Virat Kohli (@virat.kohli) Djokovic’s message for Kohli Djokovic posted an Instagram story on Monday, writing, ‘Incredible Innings’, while congratulating Kohli on a decorated Test cricket career. In whites, Virat played 123 matches, scoring 9230 runs, including seven double hundreds.

Kohli’s greatness breaches borders as Tennis great Novak Djokovic congratulates him on Test retirement

<p>The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bcci" rel="dofollow">Indian Cricket Board</a> has prepared three draft schedules for the resumption of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a>, suspended last Friday (May 9) over security concerns. Due to escalating cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan, the BCCI put the tournament on hold, suspending all proceedings for one week on precautionary grounds.</p>
<p>Since India and Pakistan have agreed to an understanding, the IPL Governing Council and BCCI are working on resuming the 18th edition by this week.<br>Per the latest report, the BCCI management has three drafts ready to be discussed before going public about the IPL 2025 resumption. A Cricbuzz report reads that the IPL Governing Council will meet on Monday afternoon (May 12) to finalise the roadmap for the league&rsquo;s restart, with the final announcement expected the same evening.</p>
<p>The schedule would see 16 matches, including four playoff games, played out across a selected window starting expectedly Friday (May 16).</p>
<h2>What's up with three drafts?</h2>
<p>Meanwhile, of the three prepared drafts, one would include the traditional home-and-away format across all venues, barring possibly Dharamsala, and the remaining two could see more doubleheaders in a reduced window and venues, all confined to South in Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Chennai. However, per Cricbuzz, none of the three state associations have received a formal word from the BCCI.</p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-save-your-tears-virat-kohli-cricketing-idol-sachin-tendulkar-pens-heartfelt-note-for-kohli-on-test-retirement-rishi-sunak-uk-pm-9060860" rel="dofollow">Save your tears! Virat&rsquo;s cricketing idol Sachin Tendulkar pens heartfelt note for Kohli on Test retirement</a></strong></p>
<p>The earlier reports also suggested that the IPL has asked all teams to assemble their squads by Tuesday (May 13), including arranging a return flight for all overseas players who left the country. While almost all foreign players were home upon leaving India last Friday, those who decided to stay put in India, including the ones in Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians camps, are ready to kick proceedings in the remainder of IPL 2025.</p>
<p>That, however, is not the case with everyone as several continue to contemplate honouring their IPL commitments, including WTC-bound Australian players like Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood (out with an injury), Pat Cummins and Travis Head. Although Head and Cummins are part of the team (SRH) that failed to qualify for the playoffs, giving them extra days to prepare for the WTC Final starting June 11 at Lord&rsquo;s, Starc&rsquo;s absence could hurt Delhi Capitals, who stay afloat in the playoff race. &nbsp;</p>
<p>On the other hand, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ipl-2025-underway-as-shubman-gill-led-gujarat-titans-gt-becomes-first-team-to-train-after-india-pakistan-ceasefire-operation-sindoor-9058334" rel="dofollow">Gujarat Titans (GT) became the first team to resume training following the IPL 2025 suspension</a>, hitting the ground running at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday evening. Though almost all players were available for the training session, the overseas duo of Jos Buttler and seamer Gerald Coetzee were absent as they were back home.&nbsp;</p>

BCCI suspended the cash-rich IPL 2025 last Friday (May 9) on precautionary grounds over escalating cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. Sports, Cricket

The Indian Cricket Board has prepared three draft schedules for the resumption of IPL 2025, suspended last Friday (May 9) over security concerns. Due to escalating cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan, the BCCI put the tournament on hold, suspending all proceedings for one week on precautionary grounds. Since India and Pakistan have agreed to an understanding, the IPL Governing Council and BCCI are working on resuming the 18th edition by this week. Per the latest report, the BCCI management has three drafts ready to be discussed before going public about the IPL 2025 resumption. A Cricbuzz report reads that the IPL Governing Council will meet on Monday afternoon (May 12) to finalise the roadmap for the league’s restart, with the final announcement expected the same evening. The schedule would see 16 matches, including four playoff games, played out across a selected window starting expectedly Friday (May 16). What's up with three drafts? Meanwhile, of the three prepared drafts, one would include the traditional home-and-away format across all venues, barring possibly Dharamsala, and the remaining two could see more doubleheaders in a reduced window and venues, all confined to South in Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Chennai. However, per Cricbuzz, none of the three state associations have received a formal word from the BCCI. Also read | Save your tears! Virat’s cricketing idol Sachin Tendulkar pens heartfelt note for Kohli on Test retirement The earlier reports also suggested that the IPL has asked all teams to assemble their squads by Tuesday (May 13), including arranging a return flight for all overseas players who left the country. While almost all foreign players were home upon leaving India last Friday, those who decided to stay put in India, including the ones in Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians camps, are ready to kick proceedings in the remainder of IPL 2025. That, however, is not the case with everyone as several continue to contemplate honouring their IPL commitments, including WTC-bound Australian players like Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood (out with an injury), Pat Cummins and Travis Head. Although Head and Cummins are part of the team (SRH) that failed to qualify for the playoffs, giving them extra days to prepare for the WTC Final starting June 11 at Lord’s, Starc’s absence could hurt Delhi Capitals, who stay afloat in the playoff race. On the other hand, Gujarat Titans (GT) became the first team to resume training following the IPL 2025 suspension, hitting the ground running at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday evening. Though almost all players were available for the training session, the overseas duo of Jos Buttler and seamer Gerald Coetzee were absent as they were back home.

BCCI prepares three draft schedules for IPL 2025; all foreign players unlikely to honour commitments - Report

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/virat-kohli-announces-retirement-from-test-cricket-9059470" rel="dofollow">Virat Kohli&rsquo;s Test retirement announcement</a> on Monday (May 12) broke a billion hearts worldwide. The modern-day great took to his Instagram handle to inform everyone of his decision to step aside from his favourite format. A Test giant by all means, having scored 9230 runs in 123 matches in the whites, Kohli finished as the fourth-highest run-scorer for India in this format. On his retirement, his cricketing idol and greatest ever, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sachin-tendulkar" rel="dofollow">Sachin Tendulkar</a>, paid a heartfelt tribute.</p>
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<p>Keep aside tissues for some tears!</p>
<p>The fans, experts, analysts, and who's who of the cricket world compared Kohli to Sachin all these years, only for them to end up admiring both to the fullest. While Kohli bowed out as the best Indian Test captain, having won most matches as a skipper, Sachin remains perhaps the best batter the game has seen. Great yet different on almost all counts, both helped put Indian Cricket on a pedestal.</p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-from-one-delhi-boy-to-another-team-india-head-coach-gautam-gambhirs-tribute-to-virat-kohli-on-test-retirement-9060554" rel="dofollow">From one Delhi boy to another &ndash; head coach Gautam Gambhir&rsquo;s tribute to Virat Kohli on Test retirement</a></strong></p>
<p>Luckily for Virat, he shared the Indian dressing room with his idol, winning the 2011 ODI World Cup at home together.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Since Sachin&rsquo;s retirement in 2013, Virat took over the number-four spot in Tests, rightly justifying it with his countless match-winning performances, and more so for his impact on Indian Cricket and the game overall.</p>
<p>With both not part of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/test-cricket" rel="dofollow">Test cricket</a> any more, Sachin took to his social media handle X to tell Virat how proud he is of his game and success in the whites while sharing a teary moment close to his heart.</p>
<h2>Sachin&rsquo;s tribute to Virat</h2>
<p>&ldquo;As you retire from Tests, I'm reminded of your thoughtful gesture 12 years ago, during my last Test. You offered to gift me a thread from your late father. It was something too personal for me to accept, but the gesture was heartwarming and has stayed with me ever since. While I may not have a thread to offer in return, please know that you carry my deepest admiration and very best wishes,&rdquo; Sachin wrote on his social media post.</p>
<p>&ldquo;Your true legacy, Virat, lies in inspiring countless young cricketers to pick up the sport.</p>
<p>&ldquo;What an incredible Test career you have had! You have given Indian cricket so much more than just runs &ndash; you have given it a new generation of passionate fans and players.</p>
<p>&ldquo;Congratulations on a very special Test career,&rdquo; he concluded.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">As you retire from Tests, I'm reminded of your thoughtful gesture 12 years ago, during my last Test. You offered to gift me a thread from your late father. It was something too personal for me to accept, but the gesture was heartwarming and has stayed with me ever since. While I&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/JaVzVxG0mQ">pic.twitter.com/JaVzVxG0mQ</a></p>
&mdash; Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt/status/1921872348996616685?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 12, 2025</a></blockquote>
<h3>Ex-UK PM also lauds Kohli</h3>
<p>Rishi Sunak, the former United Kingdom Prime Minister, expressed sadness over not being able to watch Kohli this summer in England as India travels to the UK for the five-match Test series starting June 20 in Leeds.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Paying tribute to Virat, who said goodbye to his favourite format, Sunak wrote,&nbsp;&ldquo;Sad we won't get to see @imVkohli one last time this summer.&nbsp;He has been a legend of the game: a superb batsman, an astute captain and a formidable competitor who always understood the true value of Test cricket.&rdquo;</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Sad we won't get to see <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a> one last time this summer.<br><br>He has been a legend of the game: a superb batsman, an astute captain and a formidable competitor who always understood the true value of Test cricket.</p>
&mdash; Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) <a href="https://twitter.com/RishiSunak/status/1921883388446691681?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 12, 2025</a></blockquote>

Luckily for Virat Kohli, he shared the Indian dressing room with his idol Sachin Tendulkar, winning the 2011 ODI World Cup at home together. Sports, Cricket

Virat Kohli’s Test retirement announcement on Monday (May 12) broke a billion hearts worldwide. The modern-day great took to his Instagram handle to inform everyone of his decision to step aside from his favourite format. A Test giant by all means, having scored 9230 runs in 123 matches in the whites, Kohli finished as the fourth-highest run-scorer for India in this format. On his retirement, his cricketing idol and greatest ever, Sachin Tendulkar, paid a heartfelt tribute. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Virat Kohli (@virat.kohli) Keep aside tissues for some tears! The fans, experts, analysts, and who's who of the cricket world compared Kohli to Sachin all these years, only for them to end up admiring both to the fullest. While Kohli bowed out as the best Indian Test captain, having won most matches as a skipper, Sachin remains perhaps the best batter the game has seen. Great yet different on almost all counts, both helped put Indian Cricket on a pedestal. Also read | From one Delhi boy to another – head coach Gautam Gambhir’s tribute to Virat Kohli on Test retirement Luckily for Virat, he shared the Indian dressing room with his idol, winning the 2011 ODI World Cup at home together. Since Sachin’s retirement in 2013, Virat took over the number-four spot in Tests, rightly justifying it with his countless match-winning performances, and more so for his impact on Indian Cricket and the game overall. With both not part of Test cricket any more, Sachin took to his social media handle X to tell Virat how proud he is of his game and success in the whites while sharing a teary moment close to his heart. Sachin’s tribute to Virat “As you retire from Tests, I'm reminded of your thoughtful gesture 12 years ago, during my last Test. You offered to gift me a thread from your late father. It was something too personal for me to accept, but the gesture was heartwarming and has stayed with me ever since. While I may not have a thread to offer in return, please know that you carry my deepest admiration and very best wishes,” Sachin wrote on his social media post. “Your true legacy, Virat, lies in inspiring countless young cricketers to pick up the sport. “What an incredible Test career you have had! You have given Indian cricket so much more than just runs – you have given it a new generation of passionate fans and players. “Congratulations on a very special Test career,” he concluded. As you retire from Tests, I'm reminded of your thoughtful gesture 12 years ago, during my last Test. You offered to gift me a thread from your late father. It was something too personal for me to accept, but the gesture was heartwarming and has stayed with me ever since. While I… pic.twitter.com/JaVzVxG0mQ — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) May 12, 2025 Ex-UK PM also lauds Kohli Rishi Sunak, the former United Kingdom Prime Minister, expressed sadness over not being able to watch Kohli this summer in England as India travels to the UK for the five-match Test series starting June 20 in Leeds. Paying tribute to Virat, who said goodbye to his favourite format, Sunak wrote, “Sad we won't get to see @imVkohli one last time this summer. He has been a legend of the game: a superb batsman, an astute captain and a formidable competitor who always understood the true value of Test cricket.” Sad we won't get to see @imVkohli one last time this summer. He has been a legend of the game: a superb batsman, an astute captain and a formidable competitor who always understood the true value of Test cricket. — Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) May 12, 2025

Save your tears! Virat’s cricketing idol Sachin Tendulkar pens heartfelt note for Kohli on Test retirement

<p>Indian batting great <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/virat-kohli-announces-retirement-from-test-cricket-9059470" rel="dofollow">Virat Kohli announced his Test retirement</a> on Monday (May 12), taking to his social media handle (Instagram) to inform everyone. Virat, a modern-day great, was a Test cricket endorser, having played 123 matches and scored 9230 runs in his 14-year Test career. As he bids adieu to Tests, his favourite among all three, his former India and Delhi teammate <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/gautam-gambhir" rel="dofollow">Gautam Gambhir</a>, head coach of the Indian Team, paid tribute to Virat in the most GG-style.</p>
<p>Taking to his X handle, Gautam posted, &lsquo;A man with lion&rsquo;s passion!</p>
<p>Will miss u cheeks&hellip;.&rsquo;</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A man with lion&rsquo;s passion! <br>Will miss u cheeks&hellip;. <a href="https://t.co/uNGW7Y8Ak6">pic.twitter.com/uNGW7Y8Ak6</a></p>
&mdash; Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) <a href="https://twitter.com/GautamGambhir/status/1921834294588174827?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 12, 2025</a></blockquote>
<p>Gautam&rsquo;s choice of words fit well for Virat, whose meaning, as translated in English, is &lsquo;mighty&rsquo;, and why not? Virat wore pride on his sleeves while representing India in Test cricket, where he captained India in 68 matches, guiding them to a victory in 40 of those.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Under his leadership, India attained the top ranking in the Test format, regaining the Test mace. Besides this, India also made history by beating Australia in Australia for the first time during the 2018 tour, coming under Kohli&rsquo;s captaincy. Although they again won the next away tour Down Under in 2020/21, India did that under <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ajinkya-rahane" rel="dofollow">Ajinkya Rahane</a>&rsquo;s captaincy as Kohli was on paternity leave.</p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/virat-kohli-the-king-who-walked-out-with-fire-and-won-every-war-he-fought-9059617" rel="dofollow">Virat Kohli: The king who walked out with fire and won every war he fought</a></strong></p>
<p>Meanwhile, Gautam and Kohli&rsquo;s on-field partnership goes way back to the late 2000s when Kohli emerged as an exciting youngster on the domestic scene, while Gambhir was a regular across formats. Teammates at Delhi first in the Ranji Trophy, both later shared the Indian Cricket dressing room for around a decade. Together, they won the 2011 ODI World Cup in India, stitching a pivotal stand for the third wicket in the summit clash against Sri Lanka.</p>
<p>However, there was another side to their friendship, a rather uglier one. On more than one occasion, all in the IPL, both were involved in verbal arguments, making headlines. Although the fans speculated a rift between them after the BCCI appointed Gambhir as Team India&rsquo;s new head coach, both maintained camaraderie during this stint, sharing inputs and working together as a team.</p>
<h2>Kohli retires</h2>
<p>Taking to his Instagram, Virat wrote, "It's been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It's tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I'll carry for life.</p>
<p>"There's something deeply personal about playing in whites. The quiet grind, the long days, the small moments that no one sees but that stay with you forever.</p>
<p>"As I step away from this format, it's not easy - but it feels right. I've given it everything I had, and it's given me back so much more than I could've hoped for. I'm walking away with a heart full of gratitude - for the game, for the people I shared the field with, and for every single person who made me feel seen along the way. I'll always look back at my Test career with a smile,&rdquo; his statement read.&nbsp;</p>
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Gautam and Kohli’s on-field partnership goes way back to the late 2000s when Kohli emerged as an exciting youngster on the domestic scene, while Gambhir was a regular across formats. Sports, Cricket

Indian batting great Virat Kohli announced his Test retirement on Monday (May 12), taking to his social media handle (Instagram) to inform everyone. Virat, a modern-day great, was a Test cricket endorser, having played 123 matches and scored 9230 runs in his 14-year Test career. As he bids adieu to Tests, his favourite among all three, his former India and Delhi teammate Gautam Gambhir, head coach of the Indian Team, paid tribute to Virat in the most GG-style. Taking to his X handle, Gautam posted, ‘A man with lion’s passion! Will miss u cheeks….’ A man with lion’s passion! Will miss u cheeks…. pic.twitter.com/uNGW7Y8Ak6 — Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) May 12, 2025 Gautam’s choice of words fit well for Virat, whose meaning, as translated in English, is ‘mighty’, and why not? Virat wore pride on his sleeves while representing India in Test cricket, where he captained India in 68 matches, guiding them to a victory in 40 of those. Under his leadership, India attained the top ranking in the Test format, regaining the Test mace. Besides this, India also made history by beating Australia in Australia for the first time during the 2018 tour, coming under Kohli’s captaincy. Although they again won the next away tour Down Under in 2020/21, India did that under Ajinkya Rahane’s captaincy as Kohli was on paternity leave. Also read | Virat Kohli: The king who walked out with fire and won every war he fought Meanwhile, Gautam and Kohli’s on-field partnership goes way back to the late 2000s when Kohli emerged as an exciting youngster on the domestic scene, while Gambhir was a regular across formats. Teammates at Delhi first in the Ranji Trophy, both later shared the Indian Cricket dressing room for around a decade. Together, they won the 2011 ODI World Cup in India, stitching a pivotal stand for the third wicket in the summit clash against Sri Lanka. However, there was another side to their friendship, a rather uglier one. On more than one occasion, all in the IPL, both were involved in verbal arguments, making headlines. Although the fans speculated a rift between them after the BCCI appointed Gambhir as Team India’s new head coach, both maintained camaraderie during this stint, sharing inputs and working together as a team. Kohli retires Taking to his Instagram, Virat wrote, "It's been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It's tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I'll carry for life. "There's something deeply personal about playing in whites. The quiet grind, the long days, the small moments that no one sees but that stay with you forever. "As I step away from this format, it's not easy - but it feels right. I've given it everything I had, and it's given me back so much more than I could've hoped for. I'm walking away with a heart full of gratitude - for the game, for the people I shared the field with, and for every single person who made me feel seen along the way. I'll always look back at my Test career with a smile,” his statement read. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Virat Kohli (@virat.kohli)

From one Delhi boy to another – head coach Gautam Gambhir’s tribute to Virat Kohli on Test retirement

<p>India finished their campaign at the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/archery-world-cup">Archery World Cup</a> 2025, which was held in Shanghai with a total of seven medals, including bronze medals for Olympian <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/deepika-kumari">Deepika Kumari</a> and Parth Salunkhe in the individual recurve events.</p>
<p>Deepika clinched her 37th World Cup medal with a 7-3 win over South Korea's Kang Chae-young in the bronze medal match. Ranked 12th in the tournament, Deepika had earlier defeated China's Li Jiaman 6-2 in the quarter-finals before going down 7-1 to Olympic champion Lim Sihyeon in the semi-finals.</p>
<p>Parth Salunkhe, ranked 60th out of 64 archers, made a remarkable run to the podium. He beat France's Baptiste Addis 6-4 to win bronze in the men's recurve event.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-premier-league-not-nice-to-hear-trent-alexander-arnold-booed-by-liverpool-fans-robertson-arsenal-9058589">'Not nice' to hear Alexander-Arnold booed by Liverpool fans: Robertson</a></strong></p>
<h2>Salunkhe on a roll</h2>
<p>Salunkhe caused major upsets along the way, starting with a shoot-off win over Tokyo 2020 gold medallist Mete Gazoz in the first round. He then overcame South Korea's Kim Je Deok, a triple Olympic gold medallist in team events, 6-2 in the quarter-finals. His run ended in the semi-finals after a narrow 6-4 defeat to reigning Olympic champion Kim Woojin.</p>
<p>However, India's recurve teams couldn't secure medals. The mixed team of Deepika and Dhiraj Bommadevara, the men's trio of Tarundeep Rai, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/atanu-das">Atanu Das</a> and Dhiraj, and the women's team of Deepika, Ankita Bhakat and Anshika Kumari all fell short.</p>
<p>Most of India's success came in the compound category, where the archers won five medals. Madhura Dhamangaonkar won gold in the women's individual event, and the men's team of Ojas Deotale, Abhishek Verma and Rishabh Yadav also took home gold.</p>
<p>The women's compound team (Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Madhura and Chikitha Taniparthi) claimed silver, while the mixed pair of Abhishek and Madhura earned bronze. Rishabh also added another bronze in the men's individual compound event.</p>
<p>The next stage of the Archery World Cup will take place in Antalya, Turkey, from June 3 to 8.</p>

Sports: Most of India's success came in compound category, where archers won 5 medals. The next stage of Archery World Cup will take place in Antalya, from June 3-8

India finished their campaign at the Archery World Cup 2025, which was held in Shanghai with a total of seven medals, including bronze medals for Olympian Deepika Kumari and Parth Salunkhe in the individual recurve events. Deepika clinched her 37th World Cup medal with a 7-3 win over South Korea's Kang Chae-young in the bronze medal match. Ranked 12th in the tournament, Deepika had earlier defeated China's Li Jiaman 6-2 in the quarter-finals before going down 7-1 to Olympic champion Lim Sihyeon in the semi-finals. Parth Salunkhe, ranked 60th out of 64 archers, made a remarkable run to the podium. He beat France's Baptiste Addis 6-4 to win bronze in the men's recurve event. Also Read: 'Not nice' to hear Alexander-Arnold booed by Liverpool fans: Robertson Salunkhe on a roll Salunkhe caused major upsets along the way, starting with a shoot-off win over Tokyo 2020 gold medallist Mete Gazoz in the first round. He then overcame South Korea's Kim Je Deok, a triple Olympic gold medallist in team events, 6-2 in the quarter-finals. His run ended in the semi-finals after a narrow 6-4 defeat to reigning Olympic champion Kim Woojin. However, India's recurve teams couldn't secure medals. The mixed team of Deepika and Dhiraj Bommadevara, the men's trio of Tarundeep Rai, Atanu Das and Dhiraj, and the women's team of Deepika, Ankita Bhakat and Anshika Kumari all fell short. Most of India's success came in the compound category, where the archers won five medals. Madhura Dhamangaonkar won gold in the women's individual event, and the men's team of Ojas Deotale, Abhishek Verma and Rishabh Yadav also took home gold. The women's compound team (Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Madhura and Chikitha Taniparthi) claimed silver, while the mixed pair of Abhishek and Madhura earned bronze. Rishabh also added another bronze in the men's individual compound event. The next stage of the Archery World Cup will take place in Antalya, Turkey, from June 3 to 8.

Archery World Cup 2025: India bags seven medals; bronze for Deepika Kumari & Parth Salunkhe

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/trent-alexander-arnold" rel="dofollow">Trent Alexander-Arnold</a> was booed by Liverpool fans during Sunday's 2-2 draw against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/arsenal" rel="dofollow">Arsenal</a> as Andy Robertson admitted it was "not nice" to hear the jeers for his team-mate in his first appearance since announcing he will leave the champions at the end of this season.</p>
<p>Liverpool right-back Alexander-Arnold confirmed his impending exit on Monday ahead of a widely-expected move to Real Madrid.</p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-premier-league-ruben-amorim-warns-manchester-utd-losing-massive-club-feeling-after-hammers-blow-9058570" rel="dofollow">Ruben Amorim warns Manchester Utd losing 'massive club' feeling after Hammers blow</a></strong></p>
<p>In his first game in front of Liverpool's fans at Anfield since his controversial decision to quit his boyhood club, the Merseyside-born England star was subjected to audible jeers as he was introduced as a 67th-minute substitute against Arsenal.</p>
<p>There were some cheers for the 26-year-old product of Liverpool's youth academy, who has won two Premier League titles and the Champions League with the Reds.</p>
<p>But he was booed several times while in possession in the second half as Arsenal fought back from two goals down despite finishing with 10 men after Mikel Merino's late dismissal.</p>
<p>Liverpool manager Arne Slot had said prior to the game he would not tell supporters how they should react to the player's announcement.</p>
<p>Slot dropped Alexander-Arnold from his starting line-up as he looked to the future by starting with 21-year-old Conor Bradley.</p>
<p>The highly-rated Northern Irishman is viewed as the natural successor to Alexander-Arnold and the crowd sang his name during the game.</p>
<p>"There's a lot of emotion around it," Robertson said of the taunts for Alexander-Arnold.</p>
<p>"For Trent, it's not been an easy one. Of course it's not. But he's made the decision.</p>
<p>"It's not nice to see a friend get booed, it wasn't nice. But as I said, we can't tell people how to act.</p>
<p>"I can't tell you how I feel about it, I'm extremely proud of him. I love him as a player, I love him as a friend. He will be missed as one of my best friends in the game."</p>
<p>Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher was also unhappy with the reaction of Reds fans to Alexander-Arnold.</p>
<p>"That's the story of the game. That's what we will be talking about after the game, and the back pages of every newspaper tomorrow," he said.</p>
<p>"I'm surprised how many. When you're in a crowd of 60,000, there's no doubt there's a lot of unhappy people at Liverpool about the situation, and I've said that's understandable.</p>
<p>"But for me, I don't believe that any player putting that red shirt on, going out to play for the club and trying to win them points or win them trophies should be booed.</p>
<p>"I understand, there's a lot of ill-feeling, and some people outside of Liverpool won't be able to understand that. I do.</p>
<p>"But booing one of your own players while they are playing is not for me."</p>
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Liverpool right-back Alexander-Arnold confirmed his impending exit on Monday ahead of a widely-expected move to Real Madrid. Sports, Football

Trent Alexander-Arnold was booed by Liverpool fans during Sunday's 2-2 draw against Arsenal as Andy Robertson admitted it was "not nice" to hear the jeers for his team-mate in his first appearance since announcing he will leave the champions at the end of this season. Liverpool right-back Alexander-Arnold confirmed his impending exit on Monday ahead of a widely-expected move to Real Madrid. Also read | Ruben Amorim warns Manchester Utd losing 'massive club' feeling after Hammers blow In his first game in front of Liverpool's fans at Anfield since his controversial decision to quit his boyhood club, the Merseyside-born England star was subjected to audible jeers as he was introduced as a 67th-minute substitute against Arsenal. There were some cheers for the 26-year-old product of Liverpool's youth academy, who has won two Premier League titles and the Champions League with the Reds. But he was booed several times while in possession in the second half as Arsenal fought back from two goals down despite finishing with 10 men after Mikel Merino's late dismissal. Liverpool manager Arne Slot had said prior to the game he would not tell supporters how they should react to the player's announcement. Slot dropped Alexander-Arnold from his starting line-up as he looked to the future by starting with 21-year-old Conor Bradley. The highly-rated Northern Irishman is viewed as the natural successor to Alexander-Arnold and the crowd sang his name during the game. "There's a lot of emotion around it," Robertson said of the taunts for Alexander-Arnold. "For Trent, it's not been an easy one. Of course it's not. But he's made the decision. "It's not nice to see a friend get booed, it wasn't nice. But as I said, we can't tell people how to act. "I can't tell you how I feel about it, I'm extremely proud of him. I love him as a player, I love him as a friend. He will be missed as one of my best friends in the game." Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher was also unhappy with the reaction of Reds fans to Alexander-Arnold. "That's the story of the game. That's what we will be talking about after the game, and the back pages of every newspaper tomorrow," he said. "I'm surprised how many. When you're in a crowd of 60,000, there's no doubt there's a lot of unhappy people at Liverpool about the situation, and I've said that's understandable. "But for me, I don't believe that any player putting that red shirt on, going out to play for the club and trying to win them points or win them trophies should be booed. "I understand, there's a lot of ill-feeling, and some people outside of Liverpool won't be able to understand that. I do. "But booing one of your own players while they are playing is not for me." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

'Not nice' to hear Alexander-Arnold booed by Liverpool fans: Robertson

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/aryna-sabalenka" rel="dofollow">Aryna Sabalenka</a> reached the last 16 of the Italian Open on Sunday after battling back from a set down to beat Sofia Kenin 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 to continue her bid for a first Rome title.</p>
<p>World number one Sabalenka came through a tough match with former Australian Open winner Kenin to set up a clash with Marta Kostyuk, who beat Leylah Fernandez 6-4, 6-2.</p>
<p>The Belarusian has reached the final of her last four tournaments, winning in both Miami and Madrid, and is now hot favourite at the Foro Italico even after Sunday's below-par display.</p>
<p>Last year's losing finalist was not at the races in the first set, consistently misplacing her backhands before appearing to complain about the surface on centre court.</p>
<p>"I was completely off, and I'm really glad I was able to cool myself down and... start focusing on the game and the right things," Sabalenka told reporters.</p>
<p>"This court, because it's super slow and the ball really drops a lot, for her (Kenin's) game for her style it's like it definitely suits her well, so you have to stay low and you're always on the back foot."</p>
<p>Sabalenka continued to lament her performance even as she slowly turned the match around, breaking Kenin at the seventh time of asking in the second game of the third set before immediately being broken back to love.</p>
<p>But in the end she had too much for Kenin, showing her fighting spirit even while battling against her own performance.</p>
<p>Sabalenka has a great opportunity to claim her third 1000 series crown of the season, after three-time winner Iga Swiatek was dumped out by Danielle Collins on Saturday.</p>
<p>"She's facing really tough challenges I believe, on and off the court," added Sabalenka of Swiatek.</p>
<p>"Maybe needs some time off and then and she's gonna get back on top of the game because level is there. She's a champion."</p>
<p>One of Sabalenka's key rivals for the women's title, Coco Gauff, cruised past Magda Linette in straight sets 7-5, 6-3 and will be expected to see off Emma Raducanu in the next round.</p>
<h2><hl2>French fire</hl2></h2>
<p>France's Arthur Fils came through 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 an eventful match with former Rome finalist Tsitsipas which ended with the pair arguing over the net.</p>
<p>Fils, who set up potential a clash with reigning champion Alexander Zverev, was hit by a Tsitsipas shot in the seventh game of the second set.</p>
<p>And Tsitsipas was angry at Fils for ignoring his apologies, sparking a post-match row which caused the umpire to come down from his chair.</p>
<p>Daniil Medvedev swept past Alexei Popyrin 6-4, 6-1 and next faces home hope Lorenzo Musetti who followed Sabalenka on centre court by beating Brandon Nakashima 6-4, 6-3.</p>
<p>World number nine Musetti is the first of the four Italians left in the men's tournament to reach the last 16, and he did it in his first week as a member of the world's top 10.</p>
<p>Wild card entry Francesco Passaro will try his hand against 23rd seed Karen Khachanov later in the Grand Stand Arena.</p>
<p>Carlos Alcaraz will continue his bid for a first Rome title when he takes to centre court to face Laslo Djere in the last match of the day.</p>
<p>Men's third seed Alcaraz could face Jannik Sinner in the final with the Italian sweeping aside Mariano Navone on Saturday in his first match since the end of his three-month doping ban.</p>
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The Belarusian has reached the final of her last four tournaments, winning in both Miami and Madrid, and is now hot favourite at the Foro Italico even after Sunday's below-par display. Sports, Tennis

Aryna Sabalenka reached the last 16 of the Italian Open on Sunday after battling back from a set down to beat Sofia Kenin 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 to continue her bid for a first Rome title. World number one Sabalenka came through a tough match with former Australian Open winner Kenin to set up a clash with Marta Kostyuk, who beat Leylah Fernandez 6-4, 6-2. The Belarusian has reached the final of her last four tournaments, winning in both Miami and Madrid, and is now hot favourite at the Foro Italico even after Sunday's below-par display. Last year's losing finalist was not at the races in the first set, consistently misplacing her backhands before appearing to complain about the surface on centre court. "I was completely off, and I'm really glad I was able to cool myself down and... start focusing on the game and the right things," Sabalenka told reporters. "This court, because it's super slow and the ball really drops a lot, for her (Kenin's) game for her style it's like it definitely suits her well, so you have to stay low and you're always on the back foot." Sabalenka continued to lament her performance even as she slowly turned the match around, breaking Kenin at the seventh time of asking in the second game of the third set before immediately being broken back to love. But in the end she had too much for Kenin, showing her fighting spirit even while battling against her own performance. Sabalenka has a great opportunity to claim her third 1000 series crown of the season, after three-time winner Iga Swiatek was dumped out by Danielle Collins on Saturday. "She's facing really tough challenges I believe, on and off the court," added Sabalenka of Swiatek. "Maybe needs some time off and then and she's gonna get back on top of the game because level is there. She's a champion." One of Sabalenka's key rivals for the women's title, Coco Gauff, cruised past Magda Linette in straight sets 7-5, 6-3 and will be expected to see off Emma Raducanu in the next round. French fire France's Arthur Fils came through 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 an eventful match with former Rome finalist Tsitsipas which ended with the pair arguing over the net. Fils, who set up potential a clash with reigning champion Alexander Zverev, was hit by a Tsitsipas shot in the seventh game of the second set. And Tsitsipas was angry at Fils for ignoring his apologies, sparking a post-match row which caused the umpire to come down from his chair. Daniil Medvedev swept past Alexei Popyrin 6-4, 6-1 and next faces home hope Lorenzo Musetti who followed Sabalenka on centre court by beating Brandon Nakashima 6-4, 6-3. World number nine Musetti is the first of the four Italians left in the men's tournament to reach the last 16, and he did it in his first week as a member of the world's top 10. Wild card entry Francesco Passaro will try his hand against 23rd seed Karen Khachanov later in the Grand Stand Arena. Carlos Alcaraz will continue his bid for a first Rome title when he takes to centre court to face Laslo Djere in the last match of the day. Men's third seed Alcaraz could face Jannik Sinner in the final with the Italian sweeping aside Mariano Navone on Saturday in his first match since the end of his three-month doping ban. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Aryna Sabalenka battles past Kenin and into Rome last 16

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ruben-amorim?page=2" rel="dofollow">Ruben Amorim</a> said he feared his <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/manchester-united" rel="dofollow">Manchester United</a> side were forgetting their responsibilities as players at one of the world's major clubs, while casting doubt on his own future with the Red Devils following a 2-0 loss at home to West Ham on Sunday.</p>
<p>Just three days after United reached the Europa League final, they were brought back down to earth by another lowly side in the Hammers, with the London club recording their first top-flight win at Old Trafford since 2007.</p>
<p>Tomas Soucek and Jarrod Bowen scored the visitors' goals as United, once the undisputed kings of English football suffered a 17th defeat in 36 league games so far this season, with nine of those reverses taking place in front of their own fans.</p>
<p>This latest lacklustre display angered Amorim, who has already given his team several public dressing downs since replacing the sacked Erik ten Hag as United manager in November.</p>
<p>"For me the biggest concern is that feeling that 'it's OK', and 'we cannot change our position so much so it's OK'," Amorim said after Sunday's latest loss.</p>
<p>"That is the biggest problem in our club in this moment because we are losing the feeling of we are a massive club and it's the end of the world to lose a game at home. I think that is the biggest concern in our club."</p>
<p>The 40-year-old Portuguese coach, previously in charge of Sporting Lisbon, added it was the the most dangerous feeling that you have in a big club," with United having not won the Premier League title since celebrated manager Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.</p>
<h2><hl2>'Embarrassed'</hl2></h2>
<p>Amorim, asked how it felt to see his side a lowly 16th in the Premier League table with two matches remaining, replied: "How a manager of Manchester United is supposed to feel in that position -- embarrassed and it's hard to accept."</p>
<p>And he insisted a Europa League final with fellow English strugglers Tottenham in Bilbao on May 31 could not distract from United's domestic woes.</p>
<p>"Everybody is thinking about the final," said Amorim. "The final is not an issue in this moment in our club. We have bigger things to think (about)and we have to change a lot of things in the end of the season."</p>
<p>Amorim, who has overseen just six league wins since succeeding Ten Hag, reiterated United "need to change a lot of things during the summer".</p>
<p>And he was adamant a key issue was his own performance, with United now on a seven-game winless run in the league ahead of next week's match away to Chelsea.</p>
<p>"I don't want to talk about players," Amorim said. "I'm talking about myself and the culture in the club and the culture in the team.</p>
<p>"We need to change that and we need to be really strong in the summer and to be brave because we will not have a next season like this. If we start like this, or if the feeling is still here, we should give the space to different persons."</p>
<p>For the Hammers, victory ended an eight-game wait for a win.</p>
<p>"Very pleasing result, especially in the context of what we've been through," said West Ham manager Graham Potter. "It's been a tough couple of months because results have been not what we've wanted.</p>
<p>"Performances haven't been as bad, but you know what it's like. If you don't get the results, you have to suffer in the Premier League and that's what we had to do."</p>
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Just three days after Manchester United reached the Europa League final, they were brought back down to earth by another lowly side in the Hammers. Sports, Football

Ruben Amorim said he feared his Manchester United side were forgetting their responsibilities as players at one of the world's major clubs, while casting doubt on his own future with the Red Devils following a 2-0 loss at home to West Ham on Sunday. Just three days after United reached the Europa League final, they were brought back down to earth by another lowly side in the Hammers, with the London club recording their first top-flight win at Old Trafford since 2007. Tomas Soucek and Jarrod Bowen scored the visitors' goals as United, once the undisputed kings of English football suffered a 17th defeat in 36 league games so far this season, with nine of those reverses taking place in front of their own fans. This latest lacklustre display angered Amorim, who has already given his team several public dressing downs since replacing the sacked Erik ten Hag as United manager in November. "For me the biggest concern is that feeling that 'it's OK', and 'we cannot change our position so much so it's OK'," Amorim said after Sunday's latest loss. "That is the biggest problem in our club in this moment because we are losing the feeling of we are a massive club and it's the end of the world to lose a game at home. I think that is the biggest concern in our club." The 40-year-old Portuguese coach, previously in charge of Sporting Lisbon, added it was the the most dangerous feeling that you have in a big club," with United having not won the Premier League title since celebrated manager Alex Ferguson retired in 2013. 'Embarrassed' Amorim, asked how it felt to see his side a lowly 16th in the Premier League table with two matches remaining, replied: "How a manager of Manchester United is supposed to feel in that position -- embarrassed and it's hard to accept." And he insisted a Europa League final with fellow English strugglers Tottenham in Bilbao on May 31 could not distract from United's domestic woes. "Everybody is thinking about the final," said Amorim. "The final is not an issue in this moment in our club. We have bigger things to think (about)and we have to change a lot of things in the end of the season." Amorim, who has overseen just six league wins since succeeding Ten Hag, reiterated United "need to change a lot of things during the summer". And he was adamant a key issue was his own performance, with United now on a seven-game winless run in the league ahead of next week's match away to Chelsea. "I don't want to talk about players," Amorim said. "I'm talking about myself and the culture in the club and the culture in the team. "We need to change that and we need to be really strong in the summer and to be brave because we will not have a next season like this. If we start like this, or if the feeling is still here, we should give the space to different persons." For the Hammers, victory ended an eight-game wait for a win. "Very pleasing result, especially in the context of what we've been through," said West Ham manager Graham Potter. "It's been a tough couple of months because results have been not what we've wanted. "Performances haven't been as bad, but you know what it's like. If you don't get the results, you have to suffer in the Premier League and that's what we had to do." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Ruben Amorim warns Manchester Utd losing 'massive club' feeling after Hammers blow

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/barcelona" rel="dofollow">Barcelona</a> mounted a spectacular comeback to beat <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/real-madrid" rel="dofollow">Real Madrid</a> 4-3 in La Liga on Sunday and move to the brink of the title after overcoming a hat-trick from Kylian Mbappe.</p>
<p>The France striker threatened to haul Madrid back into the title race but Raphinha's double and goals from Lamine Yamal and Eric Garcia gave Barcelona a seven-point lead on the reigning champions with three matches remaining.</p>
<p>Hansi Flick's side were knocked out of the Champions League in the semi-finals by Inter Milan on Tuesday and risked their season collapsing if they were beaten by Madrid, but they resisted after Mbappe's early brace.</p>
<p>Barcelona battled back to claim a fourth Clasico victory from four meetings this season, showing their dominance over Carlo Ancelotti's side.</p>
<p>"We've opened up an important gap, it was key to win this game after the Champions League (defeat), the fans have forgotten it and so have we, let's enjoy this," Yamal told Movistar.</p>
<p>"It was important to win today to bring the league title closer and it went very well, we're very happy."</p>
<p>Real Madrid are set to finish the season without a major trophy.</p>
<p>"We have to defend better, that is quite evident from today's game, we defended badly and that's that," said Ancelotti.</p>
<p>"Mbappe did well... in an attacking sense the team had clear ideas, but we could have defended better."</p>
<p>Madrid had made the perfect start to what is expected to be the Italian coach's final Clasico at the helm.</p>
<p>Mbappe earned a penalty when he was scythed down by Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, although the Catalans complained in vain the forward was offside in the build-up.</p>
<p>The striker beat Szczesny, who dived the right way and got his fingers to it, but could not keep it out.</p>
<p>In the 14th minute Mbappe doubled Madrid's advantage with a lethal finish after Vinicius Junior played him through, with Barcelona complaining again about a perceived foul on Yamal earlier in the move.</p>
<p>It was his 26th La Liga strike, taking him past Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski on 25 at the top of the scoring charts, and his 38th of the season across all competitions, beating Ivan Zamorano's club record of 37 in a first season with Los Blancos.</p>
<p>Just as they have done on so many occasions this season, Flick's spirited young Barcelona fought their way back in front with a stirring comeback.</p>
<p>Thibaut Courtois tipped Gerard Martin's drive over, and from the corner Garcia headed home Ferran Torres' flick-on.</p>
<p>Torres flicked wide from close range with an improvised effort and Fede Valverde was booked for a crunching tackle on whirlwind teenager Yamal.</p>
<p>Madrid could not stop the 17-year-old star from levelling with a cultured bending effort beyond Courtois after Torres laid the ball off to him in the box.</p>
<h2><hl2>Raphinha brace</hl2></h2>
<p>Two minutes later, Raphinha sent Barca ahead, with Pedri threading a pass through for the Brazilian winger to drill home.</p>
<p>Mbappe thought he had won another penalty when he fell under pressure from Frenkie de Jong but VAR revealed an offside in the build-up.</p>
<p>Moments later, Raphinha netted his second, picking Lucas Vazquez's pocket on the edge of the area, exchanging passes with Torres and beating Courtois.</p>
<p>Mbappe netted from an offside position before the break, bringing a rollercoaster first half to a close.</p>
<p>Yamal had a goal ruled out for offside early in the second half as Barcelona looked to put their arch-rivals to the sword.</p>
<p>However Vinicius got behind Barca's high line and he fed Mbappe for his hat-trick.</p>
<p>Barcelona appealed for a penalty when Aurelien Tchouameni blocked Torres' shot with his arm, but after watching the incident again the referee decided not to award a penalty.</p>
<p>Real Madrid substitute Victor Munoz might have levelled late on but fired high and wide when sent through, and Szczesny denied Mbappe, who had another strike ruled out for offside.</p>
<p>Barcelona thought they had wrapped up their win with a superb Fermin Lopez solo effort but it was harshly disallowed for handball against the midfielder.</p>
<p>Madrid had no time left to fight back though, and Barcelona, who last won the league in 2023, could seal the title as early as Wednesday, should Los Blancos stumble against Mallorca.</p>
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Barcelona battled back to claim a fourth Clasico victory from four meetings this season, showing their dominance over Carlo Ancelotti's side. Sports, Football

Barcelona mounted a spectacular comeback to beat Real Madrid 4-3 in La Liga on Sunday and move to the brink of the title after overcoming a hat-trick from Kylian Mbappe. The France striker threatened to haul Madrid back into the title race but Raphinha's double and goals from Lamine Yamal and Eric Garcia gave Barcelona a seven-point lead on the reigning champions with three matches remaining. Hansi Flick's side were knocked out of the Champions League in the semi-finals by Inter Milan on Tuesday and risked their season collapsing if they were beaten by Madrid, but they resisted after Mbappe's early brace. Barcelona battled back to claim a fourth Clasico victory from four meetings this season, showing their dominance over Carlo Ancelotti's side. "We've opened up an important gap, it was key to win this game after the Champions League (defeat), the fans have forgotten it and so have we, let's enjoy this," Yamal told Movistar. "It was important to win today to bring the league title closer and it went very well, we're very happy." Real Madrid are set to finish the season without a major trophy. "We have to defend better, that is quite evident from today's game, we defended badly and that's that," said Ancelotti. "Mbappe did well... in an attacking sense the team had clear ideas, but we could have defended better." Madrid had made the perfect start to what is expected to be the Italian coach's final Clasico at the helm. Mbappe earned a penalty when he was scythed down by Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, although the Catalans complained in vain the forward was offside in the build-up. The striker beat Szczesny, who dived the right way and got his fingers to it, but could not keep it out. In the 14th minute Mbappe doubled Madrid's advantage with a lethal finish after Vinicius Junior played him through, with Barcelona complaining again about a perceived foul on Yamal earlier in the move. It was his 26th La Liga strike, taking him past Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski on 25 at the top of the scoring charts, and his 38th of the season across all competitions, beating Ivan Zamorano's club record of 37 in a first season with Los Blancos. Just as they have done on so many occasions this season, Flick's spirited young Barcelona fought their way back in front with a stirring comeback. Thibaut Courtois tipped Gerard Martin's drive over, and from the corner Garcia headed home Ferran Torres' flick-on. Torres flicked wide from close range with an improvised effort and Fede Valverde was booked for a crunching tackle on whirlwind teenager Yamal. Madrid could not stop the 17-year-old star from levelling with a cultured bending effort beyond Courtois after Torres laid the ball off to him in the box. Raphinha brace Two minutes later, Raphinha sent Barca ahead, with Pedri threading a pass through for the Brazilian winger to drill home. Mbappe thought he had won another penalty when he fell under pressure from Frenkie de Jong but VAR revealed an offside in the build-up. Moments later, Raphinha netted his second, picking Lucas Vazquez's pocket on the edge of the area, exchanging passes with Torres and beating Courtois. Mbappe netted from an offside position before the break, bringing a rollercoaster first half to a close. Yamal had a goal ruled out for offside early in the second half as Barcelona looked to put their arch-rivals to the sword. However Vinicius got behind Barca's high line and he fed Mbappe for his hat-trick. Barcelona appealed for a penalty when Aurelien Tchouameni blocked Torres' shot with his arm, but after watching the incident again the referee decided not to award a penalty. Real Madrid substitute Victor Munoz might have levelled late on but fired high and wide when sent through, and Szczesny denied Mbappe, who had another strike ruled out for offside. Barcelona thought they had wrapped up their win with a superb Fermin Lopez solo effort but it was harshly disallowed for handball against the midfielder. Madrid had no time left to fight back though, and Barcelona, who last won the league in 2023, could seal the title as early as Wednesday, should Los Blancos stumble against Mallorca. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Barcelona edge Real Madrid in thriller to move to brink of La Liga title

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shubman-gill" rel="dofollow">Shubman Gill</a>-led Gujarat Titans (GT) became the first team to resume training on Sunday evening (May 11) at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad since India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire. Per the latest report, the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a> table toppers hit the ground running hours after reports of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ipl-2025-asks-teams-to-assemble-all-players-by-tuesday-more-double-headers-in-revised-schedule-report-9057633" rel="dofollow">BCCI asking teams to assemble all players by Tuesday</a> made headlines. The GT side returning to the cricket field hinted at the resumption of IPL 2025.</p>
<p>As things stand, GT sits at the top of the points table with 16 points from 11 contested matches thus far, needing just one win in three games to qualify for the playoffs. Per a Times of India (TOI) report, a GT official said, &ldquo;The boys looked sharp, and we are ready to go.&rdquo;</p>
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<p>The official also informed that barring two overseas players, Jos Buttler and Gerald Coetzee, everyone stuck around.&nbsp;</p>
<p>"Our entire squad stuck around. Only Jos and Gerald, but they will come back as required," the official continued.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, the BCCI suspended IPL 2025 on Friday (May 9) over security concerns following cross-border escalation between India and Pakistan.</p>
<p>Almost two weeks after the Pahalgam terror attack, where Pakistan-based terrorists killed 26 innocent lives in broad daylight, all tourists from India and abroad, the Indian Armed Forces launched &lsquo;Operation Sindoor&rsquo;. India&rsquo;s response included launching a series of precise strikes on nine selected targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (Pok), neutralising several terror camps and launchpads in the wee hours on Wednesday (May 7).</p>
<p>Just when it all began, the PBKS-DC game in Dharamsala came to an unexpected halt, and although the official word was that the game stopped due to &lsquo;significant technical failure&rsquo;, the BCCI officials later confirmed the reason behind pausing the match midway, which was on precautionary grounds.</p>
<h2>IPL suspended</h2>
<p>The BCCI then suspended IPL 2025 for a week, urging all players, including the foreign contingent, to disperse before things began to turn ugly. However, it didn&rsquo;t, all thanks to an 'agreed understanding' between both countries.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Indian board responded quickly to this news, urging all teams to call back their overseas players by Tuesday so that they can resume the remainder of the season by next Friday (May 16).</p>
<p>Meanwhile, the BCCI is working on the revised schedule, which would include more doubleheaders, and the final is pushed further to May 30 or June 1. The Indian Cricket Board is also set to zero in on three venues for staging the pending season, including Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Chennai.&nbsp;</p>

The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) suspended IPL 2025 on Friday (May 9) over security concerns following cross-border escalation between India and Pakistan. Sports, Cricket

Shubman Gill-led Gujarat Titans (GT) became the first team to resume training on Sunday evening (May 11) at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad since India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire. Per the latest report, the IPL 2025 table toppers hit the ground running hours after reports of BCCI asking teams to assemble all players by Tuesday made headlines. The GT side returning to the cricket field hinted at the resumption of IPL 2025. As things stand, GT sits at the top of the points table with 16 points from 11 contested matches thus far, needing just one win in three games to qualify for the playoffs. Per a Times of India (TOI) report, a GT official said, “The boys looked sharp, and we are ready to go.” Also read | Overseas players could miss remainder of IPL 2025 amid tournament resumption talks – Report The official also informed that barring two overseas players, Jos Buttler and Gerald Coetzee, everyone stuck around. "Our entire squad stuck around. Only Jos and Gerald, but they will come back as required," the official continued. Meanwhile, the BCCI suspended IPL 2025 on Friday (May 9) over security concerns following cross-border escalation between India and Pakistan. Almost two weeks after the Pahalgam terror attack, where Pakistan-based terrorists killed 26 innocent lives in broad daylight, all tourists from India and abroad, the Indian Armed Forces launched ‘Operation Sindoor’. India’s response included launching a series of precise strikes on nine selected targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (Pok), neutralising several terror camps and launchpads in the wee hours on Wednesday (May 7). Just when it all began, the PBKS-DC game in Dharamsala came to an unexpected halt, and although the official word was that the game stopped due to ‘significant technical failure’, the BCCI officials later confirmed the reason behind pausing the match midway, which was on precautionary grounds. IPL suspended The BCCI then suspended IPL 2025 for a week, urging all players, including the foreign contingent, to disperse before things began to turn ugly. However, it didn’t, all thanks to an 'agreed understanding' between both countries. The Indian board responded quickly to this news, urging all teams to call back their overseas players by Tuesday so that they can resume the remainder of the season by next Friday (May 16). Meanwhile, the BCCI is working on the revised schedule, which would include more doubleheaders, and the final is pushed further to May 30 or June 1. The Indian Cricket Board is also set to zero in on three venues for staging the pending season, including Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Chennai.

IPL 2025 underway as Gill-led GT becomes first team to train after India-Pakistan ceasefire

<p>The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bcci" rel="dofollow">BCCI</a> selectors are said to prioritise domestic giants over IPL heroes in the India-A squad for the away England tour. As per the latest reports, the Indian Cricket Board has cleared it to the selection committee to focus more on non-IPL stars in the squad for the shadow tour. The India-A squad would include some Test hopefuls, including opener Abhimanyu Easwaran, a potential replacement for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rohit-sharma" rel="dofollow">Rohit Sharma</a> in the senior team.</p>
<p>Per Cricbuzz, the selectors met in Mumbai on May 6 - a day before Rohit announced his shock Test retirement, picking the India-A squad with Easwaran as the captain. The team will face two matches against England Lions (May 30-June 2 and June 6-9) and one against the senior India squad (June 13-16).</p>
<p>Although all focus remains on working towards resuming IPL 2025, which the BCCI suspended on Friday (May 7) over security concerns, picking the India-A squad hasn&rsquo;t been the easiest job for the selection committee either. The BCCI has advised them to select players unlikely to be part of the IPL 2025 playoffs and those who can quickly join the shadow tour for the second or third practice game.</p>
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<p>Among those discussed or likely picked are Tanush Kotian, Baba Indrajith, Akash Deep, and Karun Nair, among others. Besides, Dhruv Jurel and Nitish Kumar Reddy will be part of the India-A squad before getting drafted into the senior team that begins their series with the first Test starting June 20 in Leeds.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Though all-rounder Shardul Thakur would be part of the main squad, there is no information on Ishan Kishan getting an India call-up for the first time since getting drafted back to the central contract list. Given that India will pick Rishabh Pant, who might become the new vice-captain of the Test side following Rohit&rsquo;s departure, and Jurel for the England Tests, Ishan&rsquo;s chances of breaking into the side are minimal.</p>
<h2>Iyer in or out?</h2>
<p>Days after Rohit said goodbye to Test cricket, another batting veteran, Virat Kohli, informed BCCI of intending to do away with the Test format, piling pressure on the selectors to pick an experienced squad for England Tests.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Should the BCCI fail to persuade him to do a U-Turn on his Test retirement call, they could bring in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shreyas-iyer" rel="dofollow">Shreyas Iyer</a>, who is not in the scheme of things for the UK tour for now. The other option is Sarfaraz Khan, whom the selectors are unwilling to rush for; instead, they want him to play domestic games before considering him for red-ball cricket.</p>
<p>On the other hand, seamer Mukesh Kumar, known for his presentable seam position and bowling tight lines across formats, could also be considered for one of the squads, depending on how far his IPL team (Delhi Capitals) go in the tournament. RCB seamer Yash Dayal is another name considered for the UK tour.&nbsp;</p>

The BCCI selectors will announce the India-A squad for the away England tour on May 13 (Tuesday), while holding a presser on May 23 to announce the new Test captain. Sports, Cricket

The BCCI selectors are said to prioritise domestic giants over IPL heroes in the India-A squad for the away England tour. As per the latest reports, the Indian Cricket Board has cleared it to the selection committee to focus more on non-IPL stars in the squad for the shadow tour. The India-A squad would include some Test hopefuls, including opener Abhimanyu Easwaran, a potential replacement for Rohit Sharma in the senior team. Per Cricbuzz, the selectors met in Mumbai on May 6 - a day before Rohit announced his shock Test retirement, picking the India-A squad with Easwaran as the captain. The team will face two matches against England Lions (May 30-June 2 and June 6-9) and one against the senior India squad (June 13-16). Although all focus remains on working towards resuming IPL 2025, which the BCCI suspended on Friday (May 7) over security concerns, picking the India-A squad hasn’t been the easiest job for the selection committee either. The BCCI has advised them to select players unlikely to be part of the IPL 2025 playoffs and those who can quickly join the shadow tour for the second or third practice game. Also read | Former greats speak on Virat Kohli’s retirement talks; Lara says Tests need him, Sidhu finds fault in ‘its’ timing Among those discussed or likely picked are Tanush Kotian, Baba Indrajith, Akash Deep, and Karun Nair, among others. Besides, Dhruv Jurel and Nitish Kumar Reddy will be part of the India-A squad before getting drafted into the senior team that begins their series with the first Test starting June 20 in Leeds. Though all-rounder Shardul Thakur would be part of the main squad, there is no information on Ishan Kishan getting an India call-up for the first time since getting drafted back to the central contract list. Given that India will pick Rishabh Pant, who might become the new vice-captain of the Test side following Rohit’s departure, and Jurel for the England Tests, Ishan’s chances of breaking into the side are minimal. Iyer in or out? Days after Rohit said goodbye to Test cricket, another batting veteran, Virat Kohli, informed BCCI of intending to do away with the Test format, piling pressure on the selectors to pick an experienced squad for England Tests. Should the BCCI fail to persuade him to do a U-Turn on his Test retirement call, they could bring in Shreyas Iyer, who is not in the scheme of things for the UK tour for now. The other option is Sarfaraz Khan, whom the selectors are unwilling to rush for; instead, they want him to play domestic games before considering him for red-ball cricket. On the other hand, seamer Mukesh Kumar, known for his presentable seam position and bowling tight lines across formats, could also be considered for one of the squads, depending on how far his IPL team (Delhi Capitals) go in the tournament. RCB seamer Yash Dayal is another name considered for the UK tour.

BCCI prioritises domestic giants over IPL stars in India-A squad for England tour – Report

<p>Despite talks of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bcci" rel="dofollow">BCCI</a> resuming <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a> following suspending it for security concerns, the reports of several overseas players and coaching staff, mainly Australians and South Africans - the two teams involved in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025, are contemplating returning for the remainder of the tournament.</p>
<p>Though most foreign players returned home shortly after the Indian Cricket Board halted proceedings, barring Punjab Kings&rsquo; players, all are unlikely to return despite the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-pak-ceasefire-bcci-likely-to-resume-ipl-2025-from-next-week-report-cricket-operation-sindoor-overseas-players-9055897" rel="dofollow">BCCI planning to resume it from next week onwards</a>.</p>
<p>BCCI suspended IPL 2025 for a week on Friday (May 9) due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, ordering everyone, including the foreign contingent, to disperse before the situation turns ugly. However, to everyone&rsquo;s delight, both countries agreed to an understanding to stop military operations the next day (May 10), giving hope for its resumption.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Although most overseas players returned home or were already on their way back before the ceasefire statement came out, the BCCI made it tougher for all teams by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ipl-2025-asks-teams-to-assemble-all-players-by-tuesday-more-double-headers-in-revised-schedule-report-9057633" rel="dofollow">asking them to arrange for their return before next Tuesday (May 13)</a> so they could resume IPL 2025 by Friday (May 16).</p>
<p>With several changes on the cards, including staging more doubleheaders to compensate for the days lost and pushing back the final&rsquo;s date (from May 25 to May 30), the WTC Final-bound Aussies and South African players are caught in the logistical challenge, given both teams will fight out for the coveted trophy starting June 11 at Lord&rsquo;s.</p>
<h2>Hazlewood doubtful for RCB</h2>
<p>Australia seamer Josh Hazlewood is the third-highest wicket-taker with 18 scalps from ten contested games in IPL 2025 but remains doubtful for the remainder of the season due to a shoulder niggle.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The right-arm quick missed RCB&rsquo;s last home game against CSK on May 3 and was a doubtful starter for their next away tie against LSG on May 9 before the tournament was suspended; he, however, was to miss the remainder of IPL 2025 had it continued.</p>
<p>As per ESPNcricinfo, Cricket Australia (CA) remains unbothered by Hazlewood&rsquo;s latest injury, as they would pick him in the Test squad for the WTC Final 2025.</p>
<p>Besides him, the three WTC Final-bound players, SRH captain Pat Cummins and opener Travis Head and Delhi Capitals&rsquo; seamer Mitchell Starc, also have decisions to make, considering the tight window between the IPL 2025 final and the start of the WTC Final.&nbsp;</p>
<p>On the other hand, the participation of the South African players for the remainder of IPL 2025 shall be decided at the Cricket South Africa (CSA) board meeting on Sunday. As of now, the board has already issued NOCs to the players till May 25, with the board stating that the safety and security of players is non-negotiable.&nbsp;</p>

Though most foreign players returned home shortly after the BCCI halted proceedings, all are unlikely to return despite the BCCI planning to resume it from next week onwards. Sports, Cricket

Despite talks of BCCI resuming IPL 2025 following suspending it for security concerns, the reports of several overseas players and coaching staff, mainly Australians and South Africans - the two teams involved in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025, are contemplating returning for the remainder of the tournament. Though most foreign players returned home shortly after the Indian Cricket Board halted proceedings, barring Punjab Kings’ players, all are unlikely to return despite the BCCI planning to resume it from next week onwards. BCCI suspended IPL 2025 for a week on Friday (May 9) due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, ordering everyone, including the foreign contingent, to disperse before the situation turns ugly. However, to everyone’s delight, both countries agreed to an understanding to stop military operations the next day (May 10), giving hope for its resumption. Although most overseas players returned home or were already on their way back before the ceasefire statement came out, the BCCI made it tougher for all teams by asking them to arrange for their return before next Tuesday (May 13) so they could resume IPL 2025 by Friday (May 16). With several changes on the cards, including staging more doubleheaders to compensate for the days lost and pushing back the final’s date (from May 25 to May 30), the WTC Final-bound Aussies and South African players are caught in the logistical challenge, given both teams will fight out for the coveted trophy starting June 11 at Lord’s. Hazlewood doubtful for RCB Australia seamer Josh Hazlewood is the third-highest wicket-taker with 18 scalps from ten contested games in IPL 2025 but remains doubtful for the remainder of the season due to a shoulder niggle. The right-arm quick missed RCB’s last home game against CSK on May 3 and was a doubtful starter for their next away tie against LSG on May 9 before the tournament was suspended; he, however, was to miss the remainder of IPL 2025 had it continued. As per ESPNcricinfo, Cricket Australia (CA) remains unbothered by Hazlewood’s latest injury, as they would pick him in the Test squad for the WTC Final 2025. Besides him, the three WTC Final-bound players, SRH captain Pat Cummins and opener Travis Head and Delhi Capitals’ seamer Mitchell Starc, also have decisions to make, considering the tight window between the IPL 2025 final and the start of the WTC Final. On the other hand, the participation of the South African players for the remainder of IPL 2025 shall be decided at the Cricket South Africa (CSA) board meeting on Sunday. As of now, the board has already issued NOCs to the players till May 25, with the board stating that the safety and security of players is non-negotiable.

Overseas players could miss remainder of IPL 2025 amid tournament resumption talks – Report

<p>On Sunday (May 10), <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-test-cricket-retirement-news-9053637" rel="dofollow">Virat Kohli informed the BCCI about his intentions to retire from Tests</a>, with the latest reports suggesting that the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/prominent-indian-cricket-figure-to-persuade-virat-kohli-to-do-u-turn-on-test-retirement-talks-report-9055540" rel="dofollow">Indian Cricket Board has requested him to reconsider his decision</a>. While the selectors sweat over his final call before picking the squad for the away England Tests, several former cricket greats shared their thoughts on his retirement talks.</p>
<p>On the one hand, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/brian-lara" rel="dofollow">Brian Lara</a> admitted that Test cricket needs Kohli, ex-India opener-turned-politician <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/navjot-singh-sidhu" rel="dofollow">Navjot Singh Sidhu</a> backed his intentions of doing away with the format, but blamed its timing.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, Kohli&rsquo;s timing of informing the board of his desire to leave Test cricket came days after veteran opener Rohit Sharma announced his shock Test retirement. Rohit's decision, however, had more to do with BCCI&rsquo;s call to look beyond him as a Test captain from India&rsquo;s next international assignment onwards &ndash; the five-match Test series against England starting June 20 in Leeds.</p>
<p>Taking to his social media handle (Instagram), Lara posted a photo with Kohli, as his caption read that Test cricket needs Virat and that someone will persuade him to continue playing red-ball cricket. Lara further wrote that Kohli will not retire until he averages above 60 in Tests. &nbsp;</p>
<p>&ldquo;Test cricket needs Virat!! He is going to be persuaded. He is NOT going to retire from Test cricket. @virat.kohli is going to average above 60 for the remainder of his Test career. #testcricket #thebest,&rdquo; Lara&rsquo;s Instagram post read.</p>
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<h2>India needs Kohli&rsquo;s experience in ENG &ndash; Sidhu</h2>
<p>Like Lara, Sidhu also took to his social media to express his concerns about Kohli wanting to do away with Test cricket. Though he completely backs him for intending to do so, he feels the timing of the talks is wrong. Backing his statement, Sidhu said India would need Kohli&rsquo;s experience during the five-match Test series in England as India chases a Test series win there for the first time since 2007.&nbsp;</p>
<p>On the significance of the away England Test series, which he calls the toughest litmus test even for the best touring sides, Sidhu said Kohli could be the &lsquo;knight in the shining armour&rsquo; in the UK.</p>
<p>&ldquo;We are heading into a tour that is the toughest litmus test even for other Test-playing nations. Why do I say that Kohli can be our &ldquo;knight in shining armour&rdquo; in England? Because he has the experience, especially after Rohit Sharma&rsquo;s departure. You can&rsquo;t send an inexperienced side to England,&rdquo; Sidhu added.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Kohli's intent noble...timing wrong - India will need his experience in England |<br>Watch Full Video - <a href="https://t.co/vKFon4XwEL">https://t.co/vKFon4XwEL</a> ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BCCI</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/RCBTweets?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RCBTweets</a>⁩ <a href="https://t.co/LHx8T1S2Oj">pic.twitter.com/LHx8T1S2Oj</a></p>
&mdash; Navjot Singh Sidhu (@sherryontopp) <a href="https://twitter.com/sherryontopp/status/1921230801473053067?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2025</a></blockquote>

Kohli’s timing of informing the board of his desire to leave Test cricket came days after veteran opener Rohit Sharma announced his shock Test retirement. Sports, Cricket

On Sunday (May 10), Virat Kohli informed the BCCI about his intentions to retire from Tests, with the latest reports suggesting that the Indian Cricket Board has requested him to reconsider his decision. While the selectors sweat over his final call before picking the squad for the away England Tests, several former cricket greats shared their thoughts on his retirement talks. On the one hand, Brian Lara admitted that Test cricket needs Kohli, ex-India opener-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu backed his intentions of doing away with the format, but blamed its timing. Meanwhile, Kohli’s timing of informing the board of his desire to leave Test cricket came days after veteran opener Rohit Sharma announced his shock Test retirement. Rohit's decision, however, had more to do with BCCI’s call to look beyond him as a Test captain from India’s next international assignment onwards – the five-match Test series against England starting June 20 in Leeds. Taking to his social media handle (Instagram), Lara posted a photo with Kohli, as his caption read that Test cricket needs Virat and that someone will persuade him to continue playing red-ball cricket. Lara further wrote that Kohli will not retire until he averages above 60 in Tests. “Test cricket needs Virat!! He is going to be persuaded. He is NOT going to retire from Test cricket. @virat.kohli is going to average above 60 for the remainder of his Test career. #testcricket #thebest,” Lara’s Instagram post read. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brian Lara (@brianlaraofficial) India needs Kohli’s experience in ENG – Sidhu Like Lara, Sidhu also took to his social media to express his concerns about Kohli wanting to do away with Test cricket. Though he completely backs him for intending to do so, he feels the timing of the talks is wrong. Backing his statement, Sidhu said India would need Kohli’s experience during the five-match Test series in England as India chases a Test series win there for the first time since 2007. On the significance of the away England Test series, which he calls the toughest litmus test even for the best touring sides, Sidhu said Kohli could be the ‘knight in the shining armour’ in the UK. “We are heading into a tour that is the toughest litmus test even for other Test-playing nations. Why do I say that Kohli can be our “knight in shining armour” in England? Because he has the experience, especially after Rohit Sharma’s departure. You can’t send an inexperienced side to England,” Sidhu added. Watch Video – Kohli's intent noble...timing wrong - India will need his experience in England | Watch Full Video - https://t.co/vKFon4XwEL ⁦@imVkohli⁩ ⁦@BCCI⁩ ⁦@RCBTweets⁩ pic.twitter.com/LHx8T1S2Oj — Navjot Singh Sidhu (@sherryontopp) May 10, 2025

Former greats speak on Virat Kohli’s retirement talks; Lara says Tests need him, Sidhu finds fault in ‘its’ timing

<p>The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-pak-ceasefire-bcci-likely-to-resume-ipl-2025-from-next-week-report-cricket-operation-sindoor-overseas-players-9055897" rel="dofollow">BCCI is in talks to resume IPL 2025 as early as next week</a>, having already asked all teams to assemble their players by Tuesday (May 13). According to the latest reports, they plan to include more doubleheaders in their revised schedule, which might see the tournament conclude on May 30, five days later than the original final date.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bcci" rel="dofollow">Indian Cricket Board</a> is also contemplating staging the remaining 14 matches - all in the South, including Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, from May 16 (Friday) onwards. The BCCI might release the revised <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a> schedule by Sunday night despite a few teams raising issues about the availability of their overseas players flown back home.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, the BCCI suspended IPL 2025 due to security concerns caused by the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. After four days of intense cross-border firing and drone and missile attacks from Pakistan and India&rsquo;s retaliation to it, the ten-team tournament is on track to resume sooner.&nbsp;</p>
<p>&ldquo;As the IPL was suspended for a week, there is a possibility of the IPL final now being played on May 30 instead of May 25, with limited venues. The schedule will be sent to all IPL teams by tonight,&rdquo; a BCCI source close to the information said, as quoted by the Indian Express.</p>
<h2>IPL to start from May 16</h2>
<p>Barring <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/punjab-kings" rel="dofollow">Punjab Kings</a>, the BCCI asked the remaining nine teams to assemble with their full squads at their respective venues by Tuesday so that the BCCI can resume the tournament by Friday.&nbsp;</p>
<p>After the PBKS-DC game in Dharamsala last Thursday was halted due to &lsquo;significant technical failure&rsquo;, as officially quoted by the IPL, the BCCI asked all teams to disperse as soon as possible the next day, including the foreign contingent. Now that every overseas player is back home safely, the BCCI has asked their respective teams to arrange for their return at the earliest.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Considering the Indian Cricket Board needs at least two weeks to stage the remaining matches, including four playoff games, which require a six-day window, they could stage more doubleheaders in their revised schedule.</p>
<p>&ldquo;All franchises have been told to inform its team to report to their respective destination by Tuesday,&rdquo; an unnamed BCCI source confirmed.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Meanwhile, there were reports of BCCI hosting the PBKS-DC game from the start and not resuming from where it had halted. During that game, Punjab won the toss and elected to bat first, with their openers adding 122 for the first wicket in ten overs.&nbsp;</p>

The Indian Cricket Board is also contemplating staging the remaining 13 matches - all in the South, including Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Sports, Cricket

The BCCI is in talks to resume IPL 2025 as early as next week, having already asked all teams to assemble their players by Tuesday (May 13). According to the latest reports, they plan to include more doubleheaders in their revised schedule, which might see the tournament conclude on May 30, five days later than the original final date. The Indian Cricket Board is also contemplating staging the remaining 14 matches - all in the South, including Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, from May 16 (Friday) onwards. The BCCI might release the revised IPL 2025 schedule by Sunday night despite a few teams raising issues about the availability of their overseas players flown back home. Meanwhile, the BCCI suspended IPL 2025 due to security concerns caused by the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. After four days of intense cross-border firing and drone and missile attacks from Pakistan and India’s retaliation to it, the ten-team tournament is on track to resume sooner. “As the IPL was suspended for a week, there is a possibility of the IPL final now being played on May 30 instead of May 25, with limited venues. The schedule will be sent to all IPL teams by tonight,” a BCCI source close to the information said, as quoted by the Indian Express. IPL to start from May 16 Barring Punjab Kings, the BCCI asked the remaining nine teams to assemble with their full squads at their respective venues by Tuesday so that the BCCI can resume the tournament by Friday. After the PBKS-DC game in Dharamsala last Thursday was halted due to ‘significant technical failure’, as officially quoted by the IPL, the BCCI asked all teams to disperse as soon as possible the next day, including the foreign contingent. Now that every overseas player is back home safely, the BCCI has asked their respective teams to arrange for their return at the earliest. Considering the Indian Cricket Board needs at least two weeks to stage the remaining matches, including four playoff games, which require a six-day window, they could stage more doubleheaders in their revised schedule. “All franchises have been told to inform its team to report to their respective destination by Tuesday,” an unnamed BCCI source confirmed. Meanwhile, there were reports of BCCI hosting the PBKS-DC game from the start and not resuming from where it had halted. During that game, Punjab won the toss and elected to bat first, with their openers adding 122 for the first wicket in ten overs.

IPL asks teams to assemble all players by Tuesday; more doubleheaders in revised schedule – Report

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Former India cricketer and World Cup winner Virender Sehwag has taken a massive jibe at Pakistan after it violated the ceasefire agreement just hours after it came into effect. Sehwag took to his X handle to criticise Pakistan despite them reaching a truce with India in their ongoing battle. Blackouts, drone sightings and heightened military alerts were noted in the border regions of India, indicating the violation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><strong>Sehwag takes jibe at Pakistan</strong><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Taking to X, Sehwag wrote: &ldquo;Kutte ki dum tedi ki tedi hi rehti hai&rdquo;, meaning &ldquo;A dog&rsquo;s tail always stays crooked&rdquo;.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">On Saturday (May 10) evening, India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect, starting at 1700 hrs the same day. While announcing details of the ceasefire, Misri stressed India's "uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations".<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) called the Indian DGMO at 15:35 hours earlier this afternoon. It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land and in the air and sea with effect from 1700 hours Indian Standard Time. Today, instructions have been given on both sides to give effect to this understanding. The Directors General of Military Operations will talk again on the 12th of May at 1200 hours," announced Misri.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-pak-ceasefire-bcci-likely-to-resume-ipl-2025-from-next-week-report-cricket-operation-sindoor-overseas-players-9055897" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">India-Pak ceasefire: BCCI likely to resume IPL 2025 from next week - Report</a></strong><br></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Earlier on Saturday, US President Donald Trump and his team claimed credit for the ceasefire between the two nuclear nations. This is despite US Vice President JD Vance saying a day before that America would not directly "intervene" in the matter as it is "none of America's business.&rdquo;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Trump shared a post on Truth Social announcing that India and Pakistan "have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire" and that "common sense and great intelligence" have prevailed. He congratulated both countries on the ceasefire. The US Department of State, in a statement, called the ceasefire a 'US-brokered.'</span></p>

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

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

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