The Indian cricket team is supposed to tour Bangladesh in August for ODIs (One Day International) and T20I series. However, with the tour just over a month away it is still unclear from Indian side whether it will actually happen or not. On Monday (Jun 30), Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam said that they are still waiting for a confirmation from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). India is expected to play three ODIs and three T20Is against Bangladesh starting from August 17 with matches are scheduled to be held in Mirpur and Chattogram.&nbsp;Despite the schedule the BCB has not yet received a final call from the BCCI.&nbsp;"I have already spoken to the BCCI. Discussions have been positive," Aminul said at a press conference (according to ESPNCricinfo) in Dhaka following a six hour meeting of the BCB's board of directors. "We remain hopeful. It is scheduled [next month] but they are waiting for some decisions from the government."&nbsp;Also Check - From Virat Kohli to Smriti Mandhana: 6 Indian players to hit a century in all three formatsHe also added that if the series doesn’t happen in August then the BCCI has promised to look for the next possible time to reschedule the matches. So far, no official reason has been given for the delay or possible cancellation.&nbsp;"The discussions are ongoing. If for some reason they can't come [in August], they will come at the next available window. We are hopeful of playing in this window. I can't say much apart from the fact that they are very professional and cooperative", he further added.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the Indian team is currently at England tour for a five-match Test series. In the first Test match, England beat India by five wickets in an exciting high scoring game in which four Indian batters together hit five centuries.&nbsp;Furthermore, The second Test is scheduled to begin on July 2 at Edgbaston, Birmingham. It will be interesting to see how Shubman Gill and his team respond after the first match loss.&nbsp;

India is expected to play three ODIs and three T20Is against Bangladesh starting from August 17 with matches are scheduled to be held in Mirpur and Chattogram.

The Indian cricket team is supposed to tour Bangladesh in August for ODIs (One Day International) and T20I series. However, with the tour just over a month away it is still unclear from Indian side whether it will actually happen or not. On Monday (Jun 30), Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam said that they are still waiting for a confirmation from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). India is expected to play three ODIs and three T20Is against Bangladesh starting from August 17 with matches are scheduled to be held in Mirpur and Chattogram. Despite the schedule the BCB has not yet received a final call from the BCCI. "I have already spoken to the BCCI. Discussions have been positive," Aminul said at a press conference (according to ESPNCricinfo) in Dhaka following a six hour meeting of the BCB's board of directors. "We remain hopeful. It is scheduled [next month] but they are waiting for some decisions from the government." Also Check - From Virat Kohli to Smriti Mandhana: 6 Indian players to hit a century in all three formats He also added that if the series doesn’t happen in August then the BCCI has promised to look for the next possible time to reschedule the matches. So far, no official reason has been given for the delay or possible cancellation. "The discussions are ongoing. If for some reason they can't come [in August], they will come at the next available window. We are hopeful of playing in this window. I can't say much apart from the fact that they are very professional and cooperative", he further added. Meanwhile, the Indian team is currently at England tour for a five-match Test series. In the first Test match, England beat India by five wickets in an exciting high scoring game in which four Indian batters together hit five centuries. Furthermore, The second Test is scheduled to begin on July 2 at Edgbaston, Birmingham. It will be interesting to see how Shubman Gill and his team respond after the first match loss.

&nbsp;India is expected to play three ODIs and three T20Is against Bangladesh starting from August 17 with matches are scheduled to be held in Mirpur and Chattogram.

'We remain hopeful' says BCB president amid uncertainty over upcoming India white-ball tour

Former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, often known as Captain Cool for his on-field calmness during the playing days, has successfully been able to trademark the moniker. The trademark, registered under categories related to sports training, coach and other related services, will be granted to Dhoni if no objection raised in 120 days since the acceptance of the proposal which was on June 16, 2025. Dhoni had filed the application with Trademark Registry of India for the same in 2023 and was informed about another company already having the trademark registry for 'Captain Cool.'The company was Prabha Skill Sports (OPC) Private Limited which had the 'Captain Cool' moniker registered, against which Dhoni had filed a rectification application.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ind-vs-eng-2nd-test-good-news-for-india-as-this-pacer-not-named-in-playing-xi-1751354277281">IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Good news for India as THIS England pacer not named in playing XI</a>In his application, Dhoni had stated: "This is a case of bad faith registration on the part of the company, aimed at deceiving the public and unlawfully enriching themselves by trading on the name of a well-known individual." There were four hearings on the matter as reported by ESPNCricinfo before Dhoni's application was accepted.Recently, Dhoni was also inducted in ICC Hall of Fame for his contribution to game. He is the only skipper to have won all three ICC white-ball title - T20 World Cup in 2007, ODI World Cup in 2011 and Champions Trophy in 2013. Since those trophies, India had been able to add two more title to the trophy cabinet - 2024 T20 World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy.Speaking to his induction into the ICC Hall of Fame, Dhoni said: "It is an honour to be named in the ICC Hall of Fame, which recognises the contributions of cricketers across generations and from all over the world," Dhoni said in a statement. "To have your name remembered alongside such all-time greats is a wonderful feeling. It is something that I will cherish forever."Dhoni, who will turn 44 next month, was last seen playing in IPL 2025 for Chennai Super Kings and has kept his options open for a return in next year as well.

Dhoni had filed the application with Trademark Registry of India for the same in 2023 and was informed about another company already having the trademark registry for 'Captain Cool.'

Former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, often known as Captain Cool for his on-field calmness during the playing days, has successfully been able to trademark the moniker. The trademark, registered under categories related to sports training, coach and other related services, will be granted to Dhoni if no objection raised in 120 days since the acceptance of the proposal which was on June 16, 2025. Dhoni had filed the application with Trademark Registry of India for the same in 2023 and was informed about another company already having the trademark registry for 'Captain Cool.' The company was Prabha Skill Sports (OPC) Private Limited which had the 'Captain Cool' moniker registered, against which Dhoni had filed a rectification application. Also Read - IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Good news for India as THIS England pacer not named in playing XI In his application, Dhoni had stated: "This is a case of bad faith registration on the part of the company, aimed at deceiving the public and unlawfully enriching themselves by trading on the name of a well-known individual." There were four hearings on the matter as reported by ESPNCricinfo before Dhoni's application was accepted. Recently, Dhoni was also inducted in ICC Hall of Fame for his contribution to game. He is the only skipper to have won all three ICC white-ball title - T20 World Cup in 2007, ODI World Cup in 2011 and Champions Trophy in 2013. Since those trophies, India had been able to add two more title to the trophy cabinet - 2024 T20 World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy. Speaking to his induction into the ICC Hall of Fame, Dhoni said: "It is an honour to be named in the ICC Hall of Fame, which recognises the contributions of cricketers across generations and from all over the world," Dhoni said in a statement. "To have your name remembered alongside such all-time greats is a wonderful feeling. It is something that I will cherish forever." Dhoni, who will turn 44 next month, was last seen playing in IPL 2025 for Chennai Super Kings and has kept his options open for a return in next year as well.

Dhoni had filed the application with Trademark Registry of India for the same in 2023 and was informed about another company already having the trademark registry for 'Captain Cool.'

MS Dhoni's 'Captain Cool' trademark application accepted after 'case of bad faith registration'

The England Cricket Board (ECB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have reportedly joined hands against the newly proposed Saudi Arabia-backed T20 league. As reported by the UK-based news outlet the Guardian, the boards have agreed on not issuing No Objection Certificate (NOC) to its players - rendering them ineligible to take part in the league. The meeting between the boards reportedly took place at the Lord's during the World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2024-25 between Australia and South Africa.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/wi-vs-aus-west-indies-coach-darren-sammy-calls-out-this-particular-umpire-for-controversial-decisions-in-barbados-test-1751024868291">West Indies coach Darren Sammy calls out 'this particular umpire' for controversial decisions in Barbados Test</a>What is Saudi-backed T20 league?Saudi Arabia based SRJ Investment around $548 million to set up a T20 league which will have eight teams compete in four different tournaments in an year at four different locations - like tennis grand slams. Australia was one of the countries which had showed interest in the idea and proposed that one of the four tournaments be played Down Under.What is ICC's stance?The International Cricket Council (ICC) is yet to take an official call on the league. As per the current rules, any new T20 league can not have more than four overseas players in playing XI - this could prove a big hurdle for the Saudi-backed league given their relatively smaller domestic base involved in cricket.The ECB and BCCI have also agreed on persuading the ICC to support their stance of not issuing the NOC. The ICC generally pays serious attention to Big Three (England, India and Australia) and this could also work against Saudi league.The apex cricket body, however, might find it a bit difficult to tread through all of this as it has signed a four-year deal, after an initial deal of 18 months, with state-owned oil company Aramco for $96 million per year to be its global partner.

Saudi Arabia based SRJ Investment around $548 million to set up a T20 league which will have eight teams compete in four different tournaments in an year at four different locations - like tennis grand slams. 

The England Cricket Board (ECB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have reportedly joined hands against the newly proposed Saudi Arabia-backed T20 league. As reported by the UK-based news outlet the Guardian, the boards have agreed on not issuing No Objection Certificate (NOC) to its players - rendering them ineligible to take part in the league. The meeting between the boards reportedly took place at the Lord's during the World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2024-25 between Australia and South Africa. Also Read - West Indies coach Darren Sammy calls out 'this particular umpire' for controversial decisions in Barbados Test What is Saudi-backed T20 league? Saudi Arabia based SRJ Investment around $548 million to set up a T20 league which will have eight teams compete in four different tournaments in an year at four different locations - like tennis grand slams. Australia was one of the countries which had showed interest in the idea and proposed that one of the four tournaments be played Down Under. What is ICC's stance? The International Cricket Council (ICC) is yet to take an official call on the league. As per the current rules, any new T20 league can not have more than four overseas players in playing XI - this could prove a big hurdle for the Saudi-backed league given their relatively smaller domestic base involved in cricket. The ECB and BCCI have also agreed on persuading the ICC to support their stance of not issuing the NOC. The ICC generally pays serious attention to Big Three (England, India and Australia) and this could also work against Saudi league. The apex cricket body, however, might find it a bit difficult to tread through all of this as it has signed a four-year deal, after an initial deal of 18 months, with state-owned oil company Aramco for $96 million per year to be its global partner.

Saudi Arabia based SRJ Investment around $548 million to set up a T20 league which will have eight teams compete in four different tournaments in an year at four different locations - like tennis grand slams.&nbsp;

ECB and BCCI join hands against Saudi-proposed $500 million T20 league: Report

In a stunning performance in 2017, Delhi cricketer Mohit Ahlawat shocked everyone by scoring an unbeaten 300 runs from just 72 balls during a local T20 match. He smashed 39 sixes and 14 fours in his innings. Ahlawat played for Maavi XI against Friends XI in the Friends Premier League at Lalita Park, New Delhi. Thanks to his explosive batting that his team scored a massive 416 runs for the loss of just two wickets in 20 overs and later they went on to win the game by a huge margin of 216 runs.&nbsp;Mohit Ahlawat, a wicketkeeper-batsman had earlier represented Delhi in first-class cricket in 2015. In those three matches against Rajasthan, Vidarbha and Haryana he scored only five runs in total with a top score of four.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-s-t20i-skipper-suryakumar-yadav-undergoes-sports-hernia-surgery-check-details-inside-1750922803707">Suryakumar Yadav drops MAJOR life update, says ‘can’t wait to be back’</a>&nbsp;As per reports, he was on 250 runs by the end of the 18th over and then he scored 50 runs in the last two overs, including 34 runs in the final over with five sixes in a row to finish the innings.&nbsp;This incredible knock made Ahlawat the first cricketer ever to hit a triple century in a T20 match at any level of the game.&nbsp;In recognized T20 cricket, West Indies Chris Gayle holds the record for the highest score in T20 cricket with 175 not out for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Pune Warriors in the IPL in 2013.&nbsp;&nbsp;In international T20s, Australia’s Aaron Finch holds the record for top score with 156 against England in 2013. Most runs in an innings in T20s<ul><li>Chris Gayle (RCB) - 175* runs vs Pune Warriors, IPL 2013</li><li>Aaron Finch (AUS) - 172 runs vs Zimbabwe, 2018</li><li>Hamilton Masakadza (Mountaineers) - 162* runs vs Eagles, 2016</li></ul>Most runs in an innings in T20Is<ul><li>Aaron Finch (AUS) - 172 runs vs Zimbabwe, 2018</li><li>Hazratullah Zazai (AFG) - 162* runs vs Ireland, 2019</li><li>Aaron Finch (AUS) - 156 runs vs England, 2013</li></ul>

In annual T20 cricket, West Indies Chris Gayle holds the record for the highest score in T20 cricket with 175 not out for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Pune Warriors in the IPL in 2013. 

In a stunning performance in 2017, Delhi cricketer Mohit Ahlawat shocked everyone by scoring an unbeaten 300 runs from just 72 balls during a local T20 match. He smashed 39 sixes and 14 fours in his innings. Ahlawat played for Maavi XI against Friends XI in the Friends Premier League at Lalita Park, New Delhi. Thanks to his explosive batting that his team scored a massive 416 runs for the loss of just two wickets in 20 overs and later they went on to win the game by a huge margin of 216 runs. Mohit Ahlawat, a wicketkeeper-batsman had earlier represented Delhi in first-class cricket in 2015. In those three matches against Rajasthan, Vidarbha and Haryana he scored only five runs in total with a top score of four. Also Read - Suryakumar Yadav drops MAJOR life update, says ‘can’t wait to be back’ As per reports, he was on 250 runs by the end of the 18th over and then he scored 50 runs in the last two overs, including 34 runs in the final over with five sixes in a row to finish the innings. This incredible knock made Ahlawat the first cricketer ever to hit a triple century in a T20 match at any level of the game. In recognized T20 cricket, West Indies Chris Gayle holds the record for the highest score in T20 cricket with 175 not out for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Pune Warriors in the IPL in 2013. In international T20s, Australia’s Aaron Finch holds the record for top score with 156 against England in 2013. Most runs in an innings in T20s Chris Gayle (RCB) - 175* runs vs Pune Warriors, IPL 2013 Aaron Finch (AUS) - 172 runs vs Zimbabwe, 2018 Hamilton Masakadza (Mountaineers) - 162* runs vs Eagles, 2016 Most runs in an innings in T20Is Aaron Finch (AUS) - 172 runs vs Zimbabwe, 2018 Hazratullah Zazai (AFG) - 162* runs vs Ireland, 2019 Aaron Finch (AUS) - 156 runs vs England, 2013

In annual T20 cricket, West Indies Chris Gayle holds the record for the highest score in T20 cricket with 175 not out for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Pune Warriors in the IPL in 2013.&nbsp;

Meet Mohit Ahlawat, India batter, who scored 300 off 72 balls in a T20 match with 39 sixes and 14 fours

The Test match between India and England is equally balanced as the play continues on the fifth and final day (Jun 24). The players from both teams were seen wearing black armbands to pay respect to Dilip Doshi. The former Indian cricketer passed away at the age of 77 on Monday (Jun 23) and BCCI also paid a tribute to him. Doshi played for India in 33 Tests from 1979 to 1983.&nbsp;India and England players wearing black armbands Both teams are wearing black armbands on the fifth day of the match to pay tribute to Dilip Doshi, the former Indian cricketer. In addition to wearing the black armbands, the players from both India and England observed a minute silence before the start of the days play.&nbsp;Who was Dilip Doshi? Dilip Doshi was a left-arm spinner who made his debut for India in 1973. He played 33 Test matches for the country between 1979 and 1983. During his Test career, he took 114 wickets at an average of 30.71. This included six five-wicket hauls and four instances where he took four wickets in an innings.&nbsp;Doshi also played in 15 One-Day Internationals (ODIs), taking 22 wickets at an average of 23.81. In first-class cricket, he had a remarkable career, playing 238 matches and picking up 898 wickets at an average of 26.58, including 43 five-wicket hauls.&nbsp;He passed away in London, while the Indian team was in Leeds for the first Test against England. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has also expressed profound grief and sorrow at the demise of former India cricketer and left-arm spinner, Mr. Dilip Doshi.&nbsp;Coming back to the match, England still need about 350 runs to win. Although chasing such a big target on the final day of a Test is usually very difficult, England’s recent form in Test cricket suggests that it could be possible. Their attacking style of play, known as 'Bazball', has made such chases looks easy. This means that Indian bowlers led by Jasprit Bumrah will have to bowl well to stop English batters.

Players from both the teams are wearing black armbands during the fifth day of play in the first Test at Headingley in Leeds on Tuesday (June 24). 

The Test match between India and England is equally balanced as the play continues on the fifth and final day (Jun 24). The players from both teams were seen wearing black armbands to pay respect to Dilip Doshi. The former Indian cricketer passed away at the age of 77 on Monday (Jun 23) and BCCI also paid a tribute to him. Doshi played for India in 33 Tests from 1979 to 1983. India and England players wearing black armbands Both teams are wearing black armbands on the fifth day of the match to pay tribute to Dilip Doshi, the former Indian cricketer. In addition to wearing the black armbands, the players from both India and England observed a minute silence before the start of the days play. Who was Dilip Doshi? Dilip Doshi was a left-arm spinner who made his debut for India in 1973. He played 33 Test matches for the country between 1979 and 1983. During his Test career, he took 114 wickets at an average of 30.71. This included six five-wicket hauls and four instances where he took four wickets in an innings. Doshi also played in 15 One-Day Internationals (ODIs), taking 22 wickets at an average of 23.81. In first-class cricket, he had a remarkable career, playing 238 matches and picking up 898 wickets at an average of 26.58, including 43 five-wicket hauls. He passed away in London, while the Indian team was in Leeds for the first Test against England. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has also expressed profound grief and sorrow at the demise of former India cricketer and left-arm spinner, Mr. Dilip Doshi. Coming back to the match, England still need about 350 runs to win. Although chasing such a big target on the final day of a Test is usually very difficult, England’s recent form in Test cricket suggests that it could be possible. Their attacking style of play, known as 'Bazball', has made such chases looks easy. This means that Indian bowlers led by Jasprit Bumrah will have to bowl well to stop English batters.

Players from both the teams are wearing black armbands during the fifth day of play in the first Test at Headingley in Leeds on Tuesday (June 24).&nbsp;

Who is Dilip Doshi? India, England players wear black armbands in remembrance of ex-India spinner

The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) and the ECB have jointly decided to call off the much-anticipated Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy launch, scheduled for Saturday (June 14) on the sidelines of the ongoing WTC Final 2025 at Lord’s. The decision is either postponed or cancelled altogether in the wake of the tragic Ahmedabad plane crash on Thursday afternoon (June 11). Both board officials, however, are deciding on a flexible new date.&nbsp;“Given the tragic events in India, the announcement may wait a while out of respect (for the lives lost),” an unnamed ECB official said in a chat with Cricbuzz on Saturday.&nbsp;&nbsp;“The BCCI are still deciding on the right time for the announcement. The announcement had been kept flexible due to the tragedy.”&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-steve-smith-doubtful-for-crucial-west-indies-tour-post-wtc-final-here-s-what-we-know-1749878914104">Steve Smith doubtful for crucial West Indies tour post-WTC final? Here's what we know</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, the tragedy occurred when an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed into a building shortly after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday. The New Delhi-London bound flight crashed in the residential area in Meghani, claiming around 275 lives, including 230 passengers, two pilots and ten cabin crew members on board. &nbsp;The latest report suggests that the organisers had already invited the two protagonists - Sachin and Anderson for the proposed grand launch of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy - the new symbol for the England-India bilateral Test series in England, while the decision to cancel the event came at the last minute.<h3>Pataudi legacy to continue &nbsp;</h3>The ECB earlier decided to retire the Pataudi Trophy, awarded to the winner of the Test series between India and England, played in England; however, the latest reports suggest that there is a change of heart within the ECB to continue the Pataudi legacy. &nbsp;With Sachin and the ICC chairman Jay Shah playing a crucial role in ensuring that the Pataudi legacy continues to stick around, the ECB official said, “Yes, there is a confirmed plan to retain the Pataudi link in the England-India series.” &nbsp;The reports also suggest that the authorities will name a medallion in the name of the late MAK Pataudi, to be awarded to the winning captain. &nbsp;Meanwhile, India and England will play a five-match Test series starting June 20 in Leeds.&nbsp; &nbsp;The Indian Team is currently playing a four-day intra-squad game against India-A in Kent.&nbsp;

Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy launch called off in wake of Ahmedabad plane crash

The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) and the ECB have jointly decided to call off the much-anticipated Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy launch, scheduled for Saturday (June 14) on the sidelines of the ongoing WTC Final 2025 at Lord’s. The decision is either postponed or cancelled altogether in the wake of the tragic Ahmedabad plane crash on Thursday afternoon (June 11). Both board officials, however, are deciding on a flexible new date. “Given the tragic events in India, the announcement may wait a while out of respect (for the lives lost),” an unnamed ECB official said in a chat with Cricbuzz on Saturday. “The BCCI are still deciding on the right time for the announcement. The announcement had been kept flexible due to the tragedy.” Also read | Steve Smith doubtful for crucial West Indies tour post-WTC final? Here's what we know Meanwhile, the tragedy occurred when an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed into a building shortly after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday. The New Delhi-London bound flight crashed in the residential area in Meghani, claiming around 275 lives, including 230 passengers, two pilots and ten cabin crew members on board. The latest report suggests that the organisers had already invited the two protagonists - Sachin and Anderson for the proposed grand launch of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy - the new symbol for the England-India bilateral Test series in England, while the decision to cancel the event came at the last minute. Pataudi legacy to continue The ECB earlier decided to retire the Pataudi Trophy, awarded to the winner of the Test series between India and England, played in England; however, the latest reports suggest that there is a change of heart within the ECB to continue the Pataudi legacy. With Sachin and the ICC chairman Jay Shah playing a crucial role in ensuring that the Pataudi legacy continues to stick around, the ECB official said, “Yes, there is a confirmed plan to retain the Pataudi link in the England-India series.” The reports also suggest that the authorities will name a medallion in the name of the late MAK Pataudi, to be awarded to the winning captain. Meanwhile, India and England will play a five-match Test series starting June 20 in Leeds. The Indian Team is currently playing a four-day intra-squad game against India-A in Kent.

The latest report suggests that the organisers had already invited Sachin and Anderson for the proposed grand launch, but the decision to cancel the event came at the last minute.

BCCI-ECB call off Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy launch in wake of Ahmedabad plane crash

India is scheduled to host the 2025 Asia Cup around September later this year. However, since the Pahalgam terror attack in late April and the military showdown between India and Pakistan that followed, all relations between them, including diplomatic ties, have gone sour, with their respective cricket boards also maintaining silence over scheduled FTPs and their potential head-to-head clashes.&nbsp;Although the BCCI remains firm in its stance of not playing Pakistan at any level across any format until the cross-border tension diffuses, further putting the future of this continental tournament in limbo, its counterpart, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), seemed to be irked and bothered by its silence. The latest reports suggest that the PCB is seeking alternatives should the BCCI decide against hosting or participating in the upcoming edition or dissolving this particular one altogether.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/eng-vs-ind-2025-bcci-no-media-coverage-of-india-vs-india-a-intra-squad-practice-game-kent-know-why-1749800300103">India vs India-A, Intra-squad game: No live telecast for fans, know why</a> &nbsp;Even though the BCCI and the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) agreed on a hybrid model for this edition, following an agreement between the two boards since the 2025 Champions Trophy venue fiasco, both have stood their ground over not resuming talks around this multi-team tournament. &nbsp;A PTI report has confirmed developments from across the border, as the PCB has initiated talks with the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) over scheduling a tri-series between them and the UAE, should the 2025 Asia Cup stand cancelled for any reason. &nbsp;“With the Asia Cup now unlikely to be held in India as originally planned in September due to the simmering relations between Pakistan and India, the PCB is working on another tri-series proposal,” a well-informed PCB source said in a chat with PTI. &nbsp;“The idea is that if the Asia Cup is moved to the UAE, then Pakistan will play a tri-series with Afghanistan and the UAE in Dubai in August, replacing the Afghanistan tour to Pakistan,” he explained. &nbsp;The talks, however, are already underway with the two concerned boards.&nbsp; &nbsp;“If the Asia Cup is cancelled or postponed, the PCB wants the Afghanistan and UAE teams to play the tri-series in Pakistan in August,” the source continued. &nbsp;The source also claimed that the ACC president, Mohsin Naqvi, also the PCB chairman, will soon hold talks about the 2025 Asia Cup.&nbsp; &nbsp;“The Indian cricket board is yet to confirm its willingness to host the Asia Cup at home. So, it remains to be seen when the ACC council meets and makes a call on the future of the Asia Cup, which is to be held in the T20 format,” he added.

Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan concerned by BCCI’s silence as PCB plans tri-series involving Afghanistan as backup – Report

India is scheduled to host the 2025 Asia Cup around September later this year. However, since the Pahalgam terror attack in late April and the military showdown between India and Pakistan that followed, all relations between them, including diplomatic ties, have gone sour, with their respective cricket boards also maintaining silence over scheduled FTPs and their potential head-to-head clashes. Although the BCCI remains firm in its stance of not playing Pakistan at any level across any format until the cross-border tension diffuses, further putting the future of this continental tournament in limbo, its counterpart, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), seemed to be irked and bothered by its silence. The latest reports suggest that the PCB is seeking alternatives should the BCCI decide against hosting or participating in the upcoming edition or dissolving this particular one altogether. Also read | India vs India-A, Intra-squad game: No live telecast for fans, know why Even though the BCCI and the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) agreed on a hybrid model for this edition, following an agreement between the two boards since the 2025 Champions Trophy venue fiasco, both have stood their ground over not resuming talks around this multi-team tournament. A PTI report has confirmed developments from across the border, as the PCB has initiated talks with the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) over scheduling a tri-series between them and the UAE, should the 2025 Asia Cup stand cancelled for any reason. “With the Asia Cup now unlikely to be held in India as originally planned in September due to the simmering relations between Pakistan and India, the PCB is working on another tri-series proposal,” a well-informed PCB source said in a chat with PTI. “The idea is that if the Asia Cup is moved to the UAE, then Pakistan will play a tri-series with Afghanistan and the UAE in Dubai in August, replacing the Afghanistan tour to Pakistan,” he explained. The talks, however, are already underway with the two concerned boards. “If the Asia Cup is cancelled or postponed, the PCB wants the Afghanistan and UAE teams to play the tri-series in Pakistan in August,” the source continued. The source also claimed that the ACC president, Mohsin Naqvi, also the PCB chairman, will soon hold talks about the 2025 Asia Cup. “The Indian cricket board is yet to confirm its willingness to host the Asia Cup at home. So, it remains to be seen when the ACC council meets and makes a call on the future of the Asia Cup, which is to be held in the T20 format,” he added.

The latest reports suggest that the PCB is seeking alternatives should the BCCI decide against hosting or participating in the upcoming edition or dissolving this particular one altogether.

The Indian Cricket Board has denied any media or broadcasting access to the much-talked-about India vs India-A intra-squad game starting Friday (June 13) in Beckenham. There will be no live telecast of the four-day practice game, part of the shadow tour, on any streaming platform worldwide following BCCI's instructions.&nbsp;While the JioHotstar app broadcasted the previous two matches between India-A and England Lions, the fans will have no access to the India vs India-A game – Team India’s last tour match before the Test series gets underway in Leeds next week.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mlc-2025-151-runs-in-51-balls-19-sixes-finn-allen-tears-record-books-chris-gayle-san-francisco-unicorns-1749794536841">MLC 2025: 151 runs in 51 balls, including 19 sixes! Finn Allen tears record books in season opener</a> &nbsp;India-A squad reached the UK late in May to prepare and participate in the shadow tour, with several Test-team-bound players also included. While Karun Nair and all-rounder Shardul Thakur impressed the selectors with their respective quality outings, others also pressed their cases for a potential call-up to the red-ball side.&nbsp; &nbsp;Following the IPL 2025 league stage, players who were not part of the playoffs linked up with the India-A squad for the second tour game in Northampton. Seasoned batter KL Rahul was among them, who continued his sublime touch in England, hitting a hundred and fifty in the two outings. He, however, is expected to retain his place at the top alongside attacking Yashasvi Jaiswal. &nbsp;On the other hand, the remainder of the 18-man squad picked for the five-match Test series departed shortly after the IPL 2025 final. They landed in London last Saturday and began practice at the training facility of the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground, the venue for their third Test against England. &nbsp;Meanwhile, under the new leadership of Shubman Gill, who replaced Rohit Sharma as the new Test captain, the team gelled together and continued to train for the marquee England series. With several indoor and outdoor practice sessions being held since and plenty more to come, the Indian Team wants to work on assembling the best XI for the series opener in Headingley.<h3>BCCI denies permission to telecast India vs India-A game &nbsp;</h3>The BCCI and the team management decided against telecasting this intra-squad match, only to keep the players and their performances under wraps before publicly announcing the playing XI for the Leeds Test. &nbsp;Considering both wish to avoid any drama or talk surrounding anyone’s form, fitness or availability, this intra-squad match will be staged indoors, with only a scorecard of it available for the fans.&nbsp; &nbsp;"June 13-16: Closed Intra squad game. No vision access to Media/Broadcast. On the final day of the squad game, a player/member of support staff will be made available to the media," BCCI said in a statement. &nbsp;Meanwhile, per earlier reports, India head coach Gautam Gambhir had asked the Kent curator to prepare a Test-match-like wicket for this intra-squad game.&nbsp; &nbsp;India-A Squad - Abhimanyu Easwaran (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Karun Nair, Dhruv Jurel (vice-captain/wicket-keeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shardul Thakur, Ishan Kishan (wicket-keeper), Manav Suthar, Tanush Kotian, Mukesh Kumar, Akash Deep, Harshit Rana, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sarfaraz Khan, Tushar Deshpande, Harsh Dubey &nbsp;India Test Squad - Shubman Gill (captain), Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper/vice-captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (wicket-keeper), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav

No media coverage of India vs India A intra-squad practice game, know why

The Indian Cricket Board has denied any media or broadcasting access to the much-talked-about India vs India-A intra-squad game starting Friday (June 13) in Beckenham. There will be no live telecast of the four-day practice game, part of the shadow tour, on any streaming platform worldwide following BCCI's instructions. While the JioHotstar app broadcasted the previous two matches between India-A and England Lions, the fans will have no access to the India vs India-A game – Team India’s last tour match before the Test series gets underway in Leeds next week. Also read | MLC 2025: 151 runs in 51 balls, including 19 sixes! Finn Allen tears record books in season opener India-A squad reached the UK late in May to prepare and participate in the shadow tour, with several Test-team-bound players also included. While Karun Nair and all-rounder Shardul Thakur impressed the selectors with their respective quality outings, others also pressed their cases for a potential call-up to the red-ball side. Following the IPL 2025 league stage, players who were not part of the playoffs linked up with the India-A squad for the second tour game in Northampton. Seasoned batter KL Rahul was among them, who continued his sublime touch in England, hitting a hundred and fifty in the two outings. He, however, is expected to retain his place at the top alongside attacking Yashasvi Jaiswal. On the other hand, the remainder of the 18-man squad picked for the five-match Test series departed shortly after the IPL 2025 final. They landed in London last Saturday and began practice at the training facility of the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground, the venue for their third Test against England. Meanwhile, under the new leadership of Shubman Gill, who replaced Rohit Sharma as the new Test captain, the team gelled together and continued to train for the marquee England series. With several indoor and outdoor practice sessions being held since and plenty more to come, the Indian Team wants to work on assembling the best XI for the series opener in Headingley. BCCI denies permission to telecast India vs India-A game The BCCI and the team management decided against telecasting this intra-squad match, only to keep the players and their performances under wraps before publicly announcing the playing XI for the Leeds Test. Considering both wish to avoid any drama or talk surrounding anyone’s form, fitness or availability, this intra-squad match will be staged indoors, with only a scorecard of it available for the fans. "June 13-16: Closed Intra squad game. No vision access to Media/Broadcast. On the final day of the squad game, a player/member of support staff will be made available to the media," BCCI said in a statement. Meanwhile, per earlier reports, India head coach Gautam Gambhir had asked the Kent curator to prepare a Test-match-like wicket for this intra-squad game. India-A Squad - Abhimanyu Easwaran (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Karun Nair, Dhruv Jurel (vice-captain/wicket-keeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shardul Thakur, Ishan Kishan (wicket-keeper), Manav Suthar, Tanush Kotian, Mukesh Kumar, Akash Deep, Harshit Rana, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sarfaraz Khan, Tushar Deshpande, Harsh Dubey India Test Squad - Shubman Gill (captain), Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper/vice-captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (wicket-keeper), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav

Per earlier reports, India head coach Gautam Gambhir had asked the Kent curator to prepare a Test-match-like wicket for this intra-squad game.&nbsp;

India vs India-A, Intra-squad game: No live telecast for fans, know why

Winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) is a tough job but a lot of players have done it more than once. Among those players is Aditya Tare - a Mumbai-based batter - who has joint second most IPL titles (5) to his name to go with the likes of MS Dhoni, Hardik Pandya and Kieron Pollard.While rest of the three players with five IPL titles are a big name in international cricket - Tare never get to play for India - an unfortunate thing. The batter was also not given proper chances in the IPL despite being part of the five title-winning squad.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/why-australia-want-to-give-rohit-and-kohli-great-send-off-in-odis-1749577666155">Cricket Australia wants to give Rohit and Kohli 'great send-off' - Here's why</a>Is Aditya Tare IPL's most underrater player despite winning five titles? Let's have a look at his numbers:He won his first IPL title in 2013 with Mumbai Indians before repeating the feat in 2015. He also gave MI a shot at the title after hitting match-winning six off Rajasthan Royals' bowler James Faulkner which propelled them to the playoffs in 2014 but they failed to capitalise.In 2016, he was bought by SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) for INR 12 million (1.2 crore) and the side won their maiden IPL title while Tare won his third and second in a row.In 2019 and 2020 IPL seasons, he was part of Mumbai Indians' squad but didn't get to play a single game, although the side won a title both years and he took his tally to five IPL titles.Overall, he played in just 35 IPL games despite being a part of the league since 2009/10 season and scored 339 runs at a strike rate of 124. He managed only one fifty in the cash-rich league - 59 - which is also his highest score.Despite hard luck in IPL and not playing for India, he remains a regular fixture for Mumbai in domestic cricket with 101 first class (Ranji Trophy) games with 5,608 runs and 10 tons, 92 List A (50-over) matches with 2,619 runs and 130 T20s including the ones he played in IPL with 2,630 runs.

Aditya Tare - a Mumbai-based batter - who has joint second most IPL titles (5) to his name to go with the likes of MS Dhoni, Hardik Pandya and Kieron Pollard. While rest of the three players with five IPL titles are a big name in international cricket - Tare never get to play for India.

Winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) is a tough job but a lot of players have done it more than once. Among those players is Aditya Tare - a Mumbai-based batter - who has joint second most IPL titles (5) to his name to go with the likes of MS Dhoni, Hardik Pandya and Kieron Pollard. While rest of the three players with five IPL titles are a big name in international cricket - Tare never get to play for India - an unfortunate thing. The batter was also not given proper chances in the IPL despite being part of the five title-winning squad. Also Read - Cricket Australia wants to give Rohit and Kohli 'great send-off' - Here's why Is Aditya Tare IPL's most underrater player despite winning five titles? Let's have a look at his numbers: He won his first IPL title in 2013 with Mumbai Indians before repeating the feat in 2015. He also gave MI a shot at the title after hitting match-winning six off Rajasthan Royals' bowler James Faulkner which propelled them to the playoffs in 2014 but they failed to capitalise. In 2016, he was bought by SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) for INR 12 million (1.2 crore) and the side won their maiden IPL title while Tare won his third and second in a row. In 2019 and 2020 IPL seasons, he was part of Mumbai Indians' squad but didn't get to play a single game, although the side won a title both years and he took his tally to five IPL titles. Overall, he played in just 35 IPL games despite being a part of the league since 2009/10 season and scored 339 runs at a strike rate of 124. He managed only one fifty in the cash-rich league - 59 - which is also his highest score. Despite hard luck in IPL and not playing for India, he remains a regular fixture for Mumbai in domestic cricket with 101 first class (Ranji Trophy) games with 5,608 runs and 10 tons, 92 List A (50-over) matches with 2,619 runs and 130 T20s including the ones he played in IPL with 2,630 runs.

Aditya Tare - a Mumbai-based batter - who has joint second most IPL titles (5) to his name to go with the likes of MS Dhoni, Hardik Pandya and Kieron Pollard. While rest of the three players with five IPL titles are a big name in international cricket - Tare never get to play for India.

Most underrated IPL player? The batter has won five titles - same as Dhoni and Hardik - but never played for India

A total of 18 uncapped players have won more IPL titles than Virat Kohli and eight of them have done with multiple teams yet they have never played for India. Tough luck or overlooked IPL players?

A total of 18 uncapped players have won more IPL titles than Virat Kohli and eight of them have done with multiple teams yet they have never played for India. Tough luck or overlooked IPL players?

Tough luck or overlooked IPL players? These players have more titles than Virat Kohli yet never played for India

The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) has made several changes to the venues for the upcoming international home season in the latest update. The BCCI has decided to shift the first Test against South Africa, scheduled to start on November 14 in Delhi, out of the capital city due to potential health risks. Considering that the air quality becomes hazardous during that period, especially after Diwali, the BCCI decided to shift the venue for the first of the two Tests against the Proteas.&nbsp;The cricket’s apex body in the country moved this match to the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata, taking into account long-standing environmental data and potential health risks.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-india-is-10-years-behind-pakistan-shahid-afridi-bizarre-remark-sparks-outrage-is-he-on-drugs-ask-netizens-1749391523302">‘India is 10 years behind Pakistan,’ Afridi’s bizarre remark sparks outrage – ‘Is he on drugs? Ask netizens</a> &nbsp;“The BCCI prioritises the welfare and well-being of players. After reviewing Delhi’s pollution patterns over the past decade, the decision was made to shift the venue,” an unnamed senior BCCI official said in an earlier chat with the Times of India (TOI), echoing the board’s concerns and commitment around players’ health. &nbsp;On the other hand, the second Test match between India and the West Indies, scheduled to start on October 10 in Kolkata earlier, will now be staged at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. &nbsp;Meanwhile, the latest update also impacts the India Women vs Australia Women ODI series. Due to outfield renovations underway at the M Chidambaram stadium in Chennai, which might take longer than predicted to be completed, the first two ODIs of the three-match series are moved out of the city to New Chandigarh, with Delhi staging the final One-Dayer. &nbsp;Moreover, the three-match ODIs between South Africa Men’s A side and India-A at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru will now be held at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot.&nbsp; &nbsp;Also, the venues for the games not mentioned remain unchanged.&nbsp;

BCCI changes venues for 2025 home season over concerns around post-Diwali AQI

The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) has made several changes to the venues for the upcoming international home season in the latest update. The BCCI has decided to shift the first Test against South Africa, scheduled to start on November 14 in Delhi, out of the capital city due to potential health risks. Considering that the air quality becomes hazardous during that period, especially after Diwali, the BCCI decided to shift the venue for the first of the two Tests against the Proteas. The cricket’s apex body in the country moved this match to the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata, taking into account long-standing environmental data and potential health risks. Also read | ‘India is 10 years behind Pakistan,’ Afridi’s bizarre remark sparks outrage – ‘Is he on drugs? Ask netizens “The BCCI prioritises the welfare and well-being of players. After reviewing Delhi’s pollution patterns over the past decade, the decision was made to shift the venue,” an unnamed senior BCCI official said in an earlier chat with the Times of India (TOI), echoing the board’s concerns and commitment around players’ health. On the other hand, the second Test match between India and the West Indies, scheduled to start on October 10 in Kolkata earlier, will now be staged at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Meanwhile, the latest update also impacts the India Women vs Australia Women ODI series. Due to outfield renovations underway at the M Chidambaram stadium in Chennai, which might take longer than predicted to be completed, the first two ODIs of the three-match series are moved out of the city to New Chandigarh, with Delhi staging the final One-Dayer. Moreover, the three-match ODIs between South Africa Men’s A side and India-A at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru will now be held at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot. Also, the venues for the games not mentioned remain unchanged.

Considering that the air quality becomes hazardous during that period, especially after Diwali, the BCCI decided to shift the venue for the first of the two Tests against the Proteas.

The Indian Premier League (IPL), over the years, has seen many incredible records being made and broken - one such record is winning the coveted trophy with multiple teams. While their are a lot of players who have won the title in back-to-back years or with different franchises, only a handful have done both - winning back-to-back titles with different teams.Among the 11 players who have managed to win IPL titles with different teams in consecutive years - only one in the history of the tournament has managed to extend this streak to three - Karn Sharma.Sharma won the titles with SunRisers Hyderabad (2016), Mumbai Indians (2017) and Chennai Super Kings (2018) - to reach to a milestone where no other player has managed to go.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/last-active-player-of-india-s-2007-t20-world-cup-win-piyush-chawla-announces-retirement-from-international-cricket-1749203814326">Last active player of India's 2007 T20 World Cup win announces retirement from international cricket</a>All three of Sharma's titles came after his only T20I for India - in September 2014 against England where he took 1/28 in four overs.Despite his three consecutive IPL titles and four in total, he never managed to play another T20I for India. His last game for India, across formats, was in whites with red ball in Adelaide against Australia - the one where Virat Kohli led India for the first time in Tests and scored two beautiful tons in both the innings.Nonetheless, Karn Sharma continued to play the IPL and has played 90 matches so far with 83 wickets to his name. He has played with four teams in his career and has won a title with three of them.He started with RCB in 2009 before not being picked for the next three years until SRH picked him in 2013. He stayed in Hyderabad till 2016 - the year he won his first IPL title.Next, he joined MI in 2017, won the title and left them very next season for CSK. He stayed in Chennai for three seasons and won two titles with them - in 2018 and in 2021. He played for RCB in 2023 and 2024 before returning to MI in 2025 where the campaign fell short one win less than a title.In international cricket, he wasn't quite successful and took only four wickets in the one Test he played and one wicket in the lone T20I he featured with no ODI wickets to his name in two games he managed to get.

His last game for India, across formats, was in whites with red ball in Adelaide against Australia - the one where Virat Kohli led India for the first time in Tests and scored two beautiful tons in both the innings.

The Indian Premier League (IPL), over the years, has seen many incredible records being made and broken - one such record is winning the coveted trophy with multiple teams. While their are a lot of players who have won the title in back-to-back years or with different franchises, only a handful have done both - winning back-to-back titles with different teams. Among the 11 players who have managed to win IPL titles with different teams in consecutive years - only one in the history of the tournament has managed to extend this streak to three - Karn Sharma. Sharma won the titles with SunRisers Hyderabad (2016), Mumbai Indians (2017) and Chennai Super Kings (2018) - to reach to a milestone where no other player has managed to go. Also Read - Last active player of India's 2007 T20 World Cup win announces retirement from international cricket All three of Sharma's titles came after his only T20I for India - in September 2014 against England where he took 1/28 in four overs. Despite his three consecutive IPL titles and four in total, he never managed to play another T20I for India. His last game for India, across formats, was in whites with red ball in Adelaide against Australia - the one where Virat Kohli led India for the first time in Tests and scored two beautiful tons in both the innings. Nonetheless, Karn Sharma continued to play the IPL and has played 90 matches so far with 83 wickets to his name. He has played with four teams in his career and has won a title with three of them. He started with RCB in 2009 before not being picked for the next three years until SRH picked him in 2013. He stayed in Hyderabad till 2016 - the year he won his first IPL title. Next, he joined MI in 2017, won the title and left them very next season for CSK. He stayed in Chennai for three seasons and won two titles with them - in 2018 and in 2021. He played for RCB in 2023 and 2024 before returning to MI in 2025 where the campaign fell short one win less than a title. In international cricket, he wasn't quite successful and took only four wickets in the one Test he played and one wicket in the lone T20I he featured with no ODI wickets to his name in two games he managed to get.

His last game for India, across formats, was in whites with red ball in Adelaide against Australia - the one where Virat Kohli led India for the first time in Tests and scored two beautiful tons in both the innings.

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Piyush Chawla - last active member of India's 2007 T20 World Cup winning squad has announced his retirement from international cricket. He shared the news via social media on Friday (June 6) and thanked a lot of people for his career. He was also part of India's 2011 ODI World Cup win at home. The spinner, however, did not manage to get game time in the 2007 T20 WC."After more than two decades on the field, the time has come to bid adieu to the beautiful game. From representing India at the highest level to being part of the victorious 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup squads, every moment in this incredible journey has been nothing short of a blessing. These memories will forever remain etched in my heart. A heartfelt thank you to the IPL franchises who placed their trust in me - Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings, and Mumbai Indians," Chawla wrote on his official Instagram handle.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rcb-s-phil-salt-becomes-second-foreign-player-to-win-consecutive-ipl-titles-with-two-different-teams-first-one-is-dominic-drakes-from-west-indies-1749139041865">RCB's Phil Salt becomes second foreign player to win consecutive IPL titles with two different teams. First one is from West Indies</a>"The Indian Premier League has been a truly special chapter in my career, and I have cherished every moment playing in it. A special mention to my late father, whose belief in me lit the path I walked. Without him, this journey would never have been possible. Today is a deeply emotional day for me as I officially announce my retirement from all forms of international and domestic cricket," he added."Though I step away from the crease, cricket will always live within me. I now look forward to embarking on a new journey, carrying with me the spirit and lessons of this beautiful game. Closing this chapter with Gratitude !! Retiring from all formats of the game, thank you, everyone, for your support throughout this beautiful journey," Chawla concluded.Chawla played three Tests, 25 ODIs and 7 T20Is for India and took 7, 32 and 4 wickets, respectively. He also played in the IPL from 2008 to 2024 - taking 192 wickets.&nbsp;

Piyush Chawla - last active member of India's 2007 T20 World Cup winning squad has announced his retirement from international cricket. He shared the news via social media on Friday (June 6).

Piyush Chawla - last active member of India's 2007 T20 World Cup winning squad has announced his retirement from international cricket. He shared the news via social media on Friday (June 6) and thanked a lot of people for his career. He was also part of India's 2011 ODI World Cup win at home. The spinner, however, did not manage to get game time in the 2007 T20 WC. "After more than two decades on the field, the time has come to bid adieu to the beautiful game. From representing India at the highest level to being part of the victorious 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup squads, every moment in this incredible journey has been nothing short of a blessing. These memories will forever remain etched in my heart. A heartfelt thank you to the IPL franchises who placed their trust in me - Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings, and Mumbai Indians," Chawla wrote on his official Instagram handle. Also Read - RCB's Phil Salt becomes second foreign player to win consecutive IPL titles with two different teams. First one is from West Indies "The Indian Premier League has been a truly special chapter in my career, and I have cherished every moment playing in it. A special mention to my late father, whose belief in me lit the path I walked. Without him, this journey would never have been possible. Today is a deeply emotional day for me as I officially announce my retirement from all forms of international and domestic cricket," he added. "Though I step away from the crease, cricket will always live within me. I now look forward to embarking on a new journey, carrying with me the spirit and lessons of this beautiful game. Closing this chapter with Gratitude !! Retiring from all formats of the game, thank you, everyone, for your support throughout this beautiful journey," Chawla concluded. Chawla played three Tests, 25 ODIs and 7 T20Is for India and took 7, 32 and 4 wickets, respectively. He also played in the IPL from 2008 to 2024 - taking 192 wickets.

Piyush Chawla - last active member of India's 2007 T20 World Cup winning squad has announced his retirement from international cricket. He shared the news via social media on Friday (June 6).

Last active player of India's 2007 T20 World Cup win announces retirement from international cricket

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday (May 27) decided that the closing ceremony of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will be dedicated to honuring the Indian Armed Forces.&nbsp;&nbsp;Scheduled for June 3 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the 45-minute ceremony will pay tribute to the bravery and dedication of military personnel, particularly in recognition of their successful execution of Operation Sindoor.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/football/al-nassr-ronaldo-leaving-where-is-cristiano-ronaldo-going-next-team-1748340430235">Cristiano Ronaldo leaving Al Nassr after two and a half years. Where's he headed?</a>&nbsp;“The BCCI salutes the bravery, courage, and selfless service of our armed forces, whose heroic efforts under Operation Sindoor continue to protect and inspire the nation. As a tribute, we have decided to dedicate the closing ceremony to the armed forces and honour our heroes. While cricket remains a national passion, there is nothing greater than the nation and its sovereignty, integrity, and security of our country. We are proud of our armed forces and thankful to them for ensuring our security and safety at all times,” Saikia was quoted saying to TOI.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/liverpool-proves-you-ll-never-walk-alone-is-more-than-just-a-song-1748332397900">Liverpool proves 'You'll Never Walk Alone' is more than just a song</a>&nbsp;“We have sent out invitations to senior armed forces officials for the ceremony. We have also decided to dedicate a few stands in the stadium during the match for the armed forces personnel. The closing ceremony will feature some patriotic songs being played out. It will be a solemn occasion," he added.&nbsp;The IPL 2025 got suspended for a week amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. However, the tournament resumed on May 17 after the two countries came to a ceasefire agreement.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-you-come-at-the-king-you-best-not-miss-magnus-carlsen-after-beating-gukesh-in-nerve-wracking-opening-round-of-norway-chess-1748317950667">‘You come at the king, you best not miss’: Magnus Carlsen after beating Gukesh in nerve-wracking opening round of Norway Chess</a>

BCCI to honour Indian armed forces at IPL 2025 closing ceremony

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday (May 27) decided that the closing ceremony of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will be dedicated to honuring the Indian Armed Forces. Scheduled for June 3 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the 45-minute ceremony will pay tribute to the bravery and dedication of military personnel, particularly in recognition of their successful execution of Operation Sindoor. Also Read: Cristiano Ronaldo leaving Al Nassr after two and a half years. Where's he headed? “The BCCI salutes the bravery, courage, and selfless service of our armed forces, whose heroic efforts under Operation Sindoor continue to protect and inspire the nation. As a tribute, we have decided to dedicate the closing ceremony to the armed forces and honour our heroes. While cricket remains a national passion, there is nothing greater than the nation and its sovereignty, integrity, and security of our country. We are proud of our armed forces and thankful to them for ensuring our security and safety at all times,” Saikia was quoted saying to TOI. Also Read: Liverpool proves 'You'll Never Walk Alone' is more than just a song “We have sent out invitations to senior armed forces officials for the ceremony. We have also decided to dedicate a few stands in the stadium during the match for the armed forces personnel. The closing ceremony will feature some patriotic songs being played out. It will be a solemn occasion," he added. The IPL 2025 got suspended for a week amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. However, the tournament resumed on May 17 after the two countries came to a ceasefire agreement. Also Read: ‘You come at the king, you best not miss’: Magnus Carlsen after beating Gukesh in nerve-wracking opening round of Norway Chess

The IPL 2025 final will be played in Ahmedabad on June 3 at the Narendra Modi stadium

The BCCI men’s selection committee named a potent 18-man squad for the away England Tests starting June 20 in Leeds. While Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are absent owing to their Test retirements earlier in May, India will also miss its premier quick, Mohammed Shami, for the five-match series. Ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah will lead the pace attack; however, chief selector Ajit Agarkar has warned the fans of a possible blow during the two-month red-ball cricket show.&nbsp;Bumrah was India’s vice-captain on its last away tour Down Under; even though Rohit captained the side in three matches, he missed two games for separate reasons, with Bumrah leading India in his absence. The pacer helped India win the series opener in Perth but failed to guide them home in the final game at the SCG, where he left the field early on day two with back stiffness.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-eng-vs-ind-2025-new-era-of-indian-cricket-begins-social-media-reacts-to-shubman-gill-appointment-as-new-india-test-captain-1748086145116">‘New era of Indian cricket begins’ – Social media reacts to Shubman Gill’s appointment as new Test captain</a> &nbsp;The right-arm quick remained out of action for nearly four months, missing the home white-ball leg against England, the 2025 Champions Trophy and several games for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025. Bumrah returned to action midway through the tournament, helping Mumbai claw their way back into this season and into the playoffs. &nbsp;Meanwhile, coming off another back injury that kept him away for a few months, the selectors and the BCCI’s medical team have warned him against playing all matches on the England tour, like how it happened against Australia, where, after playing four matches on the trot, his back gave up in the final game.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-shubman-gill-appointed-as-new-india-test-captain-succeeds-rohit-sharma-ahead-of-england-tour-1748074092630">Shubman Gill appointed as new India Test team captain, succeeds Rohit Sharma ahead of England tour</a> &nbsp;During an official presser in Mumbai on Saturday (May 24), chief selector Ajit Agarkar explained what stopped them from promoting Bumrah from vice-captain to captain. &nbsp;"Booms [Bumrah], because he led in Australia, he was the vice-captain for, but once he's not going to be available for all the Test matches (he couldn't be part of the captaincy conversation)," Agarkar said.&nbsp; &nbsp;"He is more important to us as a player. We want him fit. There's always that extra burden when you are managing 15-16 other people. There's a lot that it takes out of you. We'd rather have him bowling as well as he does than putting that extra burden on him. &nbsp;"He is aware of it. We've had a chat with him, and he's okay with it. He knows where his body's at, and he'd rather look after himself and be bowling fit. It was more his workload management and having him fit as a bowler, more than anything else,” Agarkar continued.&nbsp;

First Shami and now Bumrah Head selector Agarkar warns fans of double blow in ENG Tests

The BCCI men’s selection committee named a potent 18-man squad for the away England Tests starting June 20 in Leeds. While Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are absent owing to their Test retirements earlier in May, India will also miss its premier quick, Mohammed Shami, for the five-match series. Ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah will lead the pace attack; however, chief selector Ajit Agarkar has warned the fans of a possible blow during the two-month red-ball cricket show. Bumrah was India’s vice-captain on its last away tour Down Under; even though Rohit captained the side in three matches, he missed two games for separate reasons, with Bumrah leading India in his absence. The pacer helped India win the series opener in Perth but failed to guide them home in the final game at the SCG, where he left the field early on day two with back stiffness. Also read | ‘New era of Indian cricket begins’ – Social media reacts to Shubman Gill’s appointment as new Test captain The right-arm quick remained out of action for nearly four months, missing the home white-ball leg against England, the 2025 Champions Trophy and several games for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025. Bumrah returned to action midway through the tournament, helping Mumbai claw their way back into this season and into the playoffs. Meanwhile, coming off another back injury that kept him away for a few months, the selectors and the BCCI’s medical team have warned him against playing all matches on the England tour, like how it happened against Australia, where, after playing four matches on the trot, his back gave up in the final game. Also read | Shubman Gill appointed as new India Test team captain, succeeds Rohit Sharma ahead of England tour During an official presser in Mumbai on Saturday (May 24), chief selector Ajit Agarkar explained what stopped them from promoting Bumrah from vice-captain to captain. "Booms [Bumrah], because he led in Australia, he was the vice-captain for, but once he's not going to be available for all the Test matches (he couldn't be part of the captaincy conversation)," Agarkar said. "He is more important to us as a player. We want him fit. There's always that extra burden when you are managing 15-16 other people. There's a lot that it takes out of you. We'd rather have him bowling as well as he does than putting that extra burden on him. "He is aware of it. We've had a chat with him, and he's okay with it. He knows where his body's at, and he'd rather look after himself and be bowling fit. It was more his workload management and having him fit as a bowler, more than anything else,” Agarkar continued.

During an official presser in Mumbai on Saturday (May 24), chief selector Ajit Agarkar explained what stopped them from promoting Bumrah from vice-captain to captain.

First Shami and now Bumrah – Chief selector Agarkar warns fans of double blow in ENG Tests

The BCCI selectors will announce India’s Test squad for the away England tour on Saturday (May 24), and per the latest reports, they are unlikely to take any surprising decisions. While ace batter Shubman Gill remains the frontrunner to succeed Rohit Sharma as the new Test captain, talks of selectors rewarding Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair with spots in the Test squad are doing the rounds.&nbsp;Following the IPL 2025 final on June 3, the Indian players will shift their attention to the five-match Test series against England starting June 20 in Leeds, for which the men's selection committee will meet in Mumbai over the weekend to finalise the squad.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-test-retirement-spree-continues-as-sri-lanka-batting-great-angelo-mathews-latest-to-call-time-on-red-ball-career-1747996581980">Test retirement spree continues as Sri Lanka batting great latest to call time on red-ball career</a> &nbsp;A Cricbuzz report suggests that barring a few names, the Test squad would likely look the same as that that travelled Down Under for the previous tour. Outside of the batting greats Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who announced their Test retirements earlier this month, the Indian Test team would appear almost similar. &nbsp;While the selectors are keen to have domestic giant Karun Nair on the board for the away England Tests, they are also sure of rewarding the left-handed Sudharsan for a brilliant batting display in the domestic tournaments and IPL 2025 lately.&nbsp; &nbsp;During the past season, Karun was among runs across formats, scoring 863 runs in nine Ranji Trophy games, including four centuries, and 779 in eight contested Vijay Hazare Trophy matches, bettering his hundreds’ record (five). &nbsp;On the other hand, Sudharsan, 23, is the leading run-getter thus far in IPL 2025, having scored 638 runs in 13 outings.&nbsp; &nbsp;Both batters are part of the India-A squad for the three-match shadow tour, including two against the England Lions and one against the senior men’s team. While Karun would depart with the first batch within two days, the selectors named Sai for the second match as his IPL team (Gujarat Titans) reached the playoffs, which will conclude with the final in the first week of June. &nbsp;However, unlike at GT, where he opens alongside Gill, Sai would not open in England, with the selectors likely sticking with the pair of KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal at the top. Although the report suggested that head coach Gautam Gambhir has communicated his stance on the batting order, Sai’s batting position hasn’t been discussed yet.&nbsp; &nbsp;Also, given that Gill might move down to number four, taking over the spot that two former greats – Sachin Tendulkar and Kohli occupied for close to 30 years combined, one of Sai or Nair would bat at number three. &nbsp;Moreover, the selectors are also reported to have chatted about bringing back Test veteran Cheteshwar Pujara for the challenging England series; they are unlikely to go ahead with that as they wish to move forward and not fall back on their ageing stars.&nbsp;

Selectors to reward Sai Sudharsan Karun Nair in line for India return for England Tests Report

The BCCI selectors will announce India’s Test squad for the away England tour on Saturday (May 24), and per the latest reports, they are unlikely to take any surprising decisions. While ace batter Shubman Gill remains the frontrunner to succeed Rohit Sharma as the new Test captain, talks of selectors rewarding Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair with spots in the Test squad are doing the rounds. Following the IPL 2025 final on June 3, the Indian players will shift their attention to the five-match Test series against England starting June 20 in Leeds, for which the men's selection committee will meet in Mumbai over the weekend to finalise the squad. Also read | Test retirement spree continues as Sri Lanka batting great latest to call time on red-ball career A Cricbuzz report suggests that barring a few names, the Test squad would likely look the same as that that travelled Down Under for the previous tour. Outside of the batting greats Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who announced their Test retirements earlier this month, the Indian Test team would appear almost similar. While the selectors are keen to have domestic giant Karun Nair on the board for the away England Tests, they are also sure of rewarding the left-handed Sudharsan for a brilliant batting display in the domestic tournaments and IPL 2025 lately. During the past season, Karun was among runs across formats, scoring 863 runs in nine Ranji Trophy games, including four centuries, and 779 in eight contested Vijay Hazare Trophy matches, bettering his hundreds’ record (five). On the other hand, Sudharsan, 23, is the leading run-getter thus far in IPL 2025, having scored 638 runs in 13 outings. Both batters are part of the India-A squad for the three-match shadow tour, including two against the England Lions and one against the senior men’s team. While Karun would depart with the first batch within two days, the selectors named Sai for the second match as his IPL team (Gujarat Titans) reached the playoffs, which will conclude with the final in the first week of June. However, unlike at GT, where he opens alongside Gill, Sai would not open in England, with the selectors likely sticking with the pair of KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal at the top. Although the report suggested that head coach Gautam Gambhir has communicated his stance on the batting order, Sai’s batting position hasn’t been discussed yet. Also, given that Gill might move down to number four, taking over the spot that two former greats – Sachin Tendulkar and Kohli occupied for close to 30 years combined, one of Sai or Nair would bat at number three. Moreover, the selectors are also reported to have chatted about bringing back Test veteran Cheteshwar Pujara for the challenging England series; they are unlikely to go ahead with that as they wish to move forward and not fall back on their ageing stars.

During the past domestic season, Karun was among runs across formats, scoring 863 runs in nine Ranji Trophy games, including four centuries, and 779 in eight contested Vijay Hazare Trophy matches, bettering his hundreds’ record (five).

Selectors to reward Sai Sudharsan; Karun Nair in line for India return for England Tests - Report

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia on Monday (May 19) dismissed the reports of India pulling out of the upcoming Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup and Men’s Asia Cup 2025.&nbsp;&nbsp;There have been media reports claiming that BCCI has decided not to participate and host the upcoming Men’s Asia Cup, which has been scheduled to be held in September this year.&nbsp;Furthermore, reports also claimed that Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup, scheduled for next month in Sri Lanka has been also cancelled.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, Devajit Saikia has said that such news is devoid of any truth and the BCCI is yet to have any discussions for the upcoming events with the ACC (Asian Cricket Council).&nbsp;"Since this morning, it has come to our notice about some news items about BCCI's decision not to participate in the Asia Cup and Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup, both ACC events. Such news is devoid of any truth as till now, the BCCI has not even discussed or taken any such steps regarding the ensuing ACC events, leave alone writing anything to the ACC," BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia was quoted saying to PTI.&nbsp;Furthermore, Saikia said that their sole focus right now is the ongoing season of the India Premier League and the upcoming England tour and will inform the media whenever any decision is reached for the upcoming ACC events.&nbsp;"At this stage, our prime focus is on the ongoing IPL and the subsequent England series, both men and women. The Asia Cup matter or any other ACC event issue has not come up for discussion at any level, hence any news or report on that is purely speculative and imaginary. It may be said that the BCCI, as and when any discussion on any ACC event takes place and any important decision is reached, the same will be announced through the media," he added.

BCCI has not taken any decision on Asia Cup participation yet Devajit Saikia

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia on Monday (May 19) dismissed the reports of India pulling out of the upcoming Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup and Men’s Asia Cup 2025. There have been media reports claiming that BCCI has decided not to participate and host the upcoming Men’s Asia Cup, which has been scheduled to be held in September this year. Furthermore, reports also claimed that Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup, scheduled for next month in Sri Lanka has been also cancelled. However, Devajit Saikia has said that such news is devoid of any truth and the BCCI is yet to have any discussions for the upcoming events with the ACC (Asian Cricket Council). "Since this morning, it has come to our notice about some news items about BCCI's decision not to participate in the Asia Cup and Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup, both ACC events. Such news is devoid of any truth as till now, the BCCI has not even discussed or taken any such steps regarding the ensuing ACC events, leave alone writing anything to the ACC," BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia was quoted saying to PTI. Furthermore, Saikia said that their sole focus right now is the ongoing season of the India Premier League and the upcoming England tour and will inform the media whenever any decision is reached for the upcoming ACC events. "At this stage, our prime focus is on the ongoing IPL and the subsequent England series, both men and women. The Asia Cup matter or any other ACC event issue has not come up for discussion at any level, hence any news or report on that is purely speculative and imaginary. It may be said that the BCCI, as and when any discussion on any ACC event takes place and any important decision is reached, the same will be announced through the media," he added.

BCCI's secretary Devajit Saikia said that India haven't had any discussions with Asian Cricket Council in regards to their non-participation in the upcoming Asia Cup events scheduled this year

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia dismisses report of India pulling out from Asia Cup

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bcci">Indian Cricket Board (BCCI)</a> has withdrawn from all <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/asia-cup">Asia Cup</a> events to isolate Pakistan Cricket in the latest development. Since Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, the chairman of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/pcb">Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)</a>, heads the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), the BCCI has decided against associating itself with ACC following recent prevailing tensions between India and Pakistan.&nbsp;Per an Indian Express report, the cricket apex body in the country has informed the ACC about its decision to pull its name out from the Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup in Sri Lanka next month and the biennial Men’s Asia Cup later this year. &nbsp;A BCCI source close to the information revealed the details, saying India cannot be playing in a tournament headed by a Pakistan minister, adding that the board has verbally communicated its decision to the ACC and is in constant touch with the Indian Government over their teams’ participation in such events in the future. &nbsp;“The Indian team can’t play in a tournament that is organised by the ACC, whose chief is a Pakistani minister. That’s the sentiment of the nation. We have verbally communicated to ACC about our withdrawal from the upcoming Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup, and our future participation in their events too is on hold. We are in constant touch with the Indian government,” a BCCI source said, as quoted by the Indian Express.&nbsp;<h2>Will the Asia Cup 2025 take place?</h2>&nbsp;With BCCI’s decision to withdraw its team from the Asia Cup 2025, the question arises whether the tournament will get underway. Considering India was hosting this year’s edition in the T20 format, as decided earlier, their withdrawal would dent the logistics, broadcasters and whatnot. &nbsp;The sources also informed the publication that the India-less Asia Cup event doesn’t look like happening, as most sponsors of international cricket events are from India. Besides, an Asia Cup event, or any ICC event, without an India-Pakistan game would be dead for the broadcasters. &nbsp;Last year, the Sony Pictures Network India (SPNI) bagged the Asia Cup rights for a whopping $170m, and should India’s absence lead to this edition getting dissolved, the deal would have to be reworked. &nbsp;Meanwhile, it all began on April 22, when Pakistan-based terrorists killed 22 innocent lives in broad daylight in Kashmir’s Pahalgam, in the deadliest attack on Indian soil since the 2019 Pulwama bombing. In return, India carried out ‘<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/operation-sindoor">Operation Sindoor</a>’, launching precision air strikes on nine terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) in the wee hours on May 6. Not only this, but India also suspended the Indus Valley Treaty, downgrading diplomatic ties, recalling the Indian officials from Islamabad and closing the Attari border functioning, among others.

India to pull out of Asia Cup events in move to isolate Pakistan Cricket Report

The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) has withdrawn from all Asia Cup events to isolate Pakistan Cricket in the latest development. Since Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), heads the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), the BCCI has decided against associating itself with ACC following recent prevailing tensions between India and Pakistan. Per an Indian Express report, the cricket apex body in the country has informed the ACC about its decision to pull its name out from the Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup in Sri Lanka next month and the biennial Men’s Asia Cup later this year. A BCCI source close to the information revealed the details, saying India cannot be playing in a tournament headed by a Pakistan minister, adding that the board has verbally communicated its decision to the ACC and is in constant touch with the Indian Government over their teams’ participation in such events in the future. “The Indian team can’t play in a tournament that is organised by the ACC, whose chief is a Pakistani minister. That’s the sentiment of the nation. We have verbally communicated to ACC about our withdrawal from the upcoming Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup, and our future participation in their events too is on hold. We are in constant touch with the Indian government,” a BCCI source said, as quoted by the Indian Express. Will the Asia Cup 2025 take place? With BCCI’s decision to withdraw its team from the Asia Cup 2025, the question arises whether the tournament will get underway. Considering India was hosting this year’s edition in the T20 format, as decided earlier, their withdrawal would dent the logistics, broadcasters and whatnot. The sources also informed the publication that the India-less Asia Cup event doesn’t look like happening, as most sponsors of international cricket events are from India. Besides, an Asia Cup event, or any ICC event, without an India-Pakistan game would be dead for the broadcasters. Last year, the Sony Pictures Network India (SPNI) bagged the Asia Cup rights for a whopping $170m, and should India’s absence lead to this edition getting dissolved, the deal would have to be reworked. Meanwhile, it all began on April 22, when Pakistan-based terrorists killed 22 innocent lives in broad daylight in Kashmir’s Pahalgam, in the deadliest attack on Indian soil since the 2019 Pulwama bombing. In return, India carried out ‘Operation Sindoor’, launching precision air strikes on nine terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) in the wee hours on May 6. Not only this, but India also suspended the Indus Valley Treaty, downgrading diplomatic ties, recalling the Indian officials from Islamabad and closing the Attari border functioning, among others.

The BCCI has informed the ACC about its decision to pull its name out from the Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup in Sri Lanka next month and the biennial Men’s Asia Cup later this year.

India to pull out of Asia Cup events in move to isolate Pakistan Cricket – Report

Former BCCI president <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sourav-ganguly">Sourav Ganguly</a> on Saturday (May 17) conveyed optimism regarding <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/eden-gardens">Eden Gardens</a> not losing its appointment with the 2025 IPL final and opined that the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) enjoys an 'excellent relationship' with the sport's omnipotent top governing body.
The BCCI has not announced the venues for the playoffs of the IPL officially despite having made the rescheduled league matches after the league was suspended on May 8 owing to India-Pakistan tension.&nbsp;
"No, no, we're trying -- talking to the BCCI," Ganguly replied when questioned regarding whether Eden Gardens would host the final according to the initial schedule.
"Eto sohoje sore jawa jay? (Is it that easy to shift the final). It's Eden's playoffs, and I am sure everything will be fine. I am very optimistic," said Ganguly.
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A group of people also held a protest outside the historic venue on Friday, calling for the IPL final to be held in Kolkata."Protest does not help. BCCI has a very good relationship with the Cricket Association of Bengal," the former India captain said.
Refuting the delay in the finalisation of playoff grounds, Ganguly said: "Kolkata has completed its league matches, so Eden is not there in the first list."
Eden Gardens was given the final for Kolkata Knight Riders' title-winning perf ormance in the 2024 season.&nbsp;The ground also held the inaugural match of the 2025 edition.
The schedule of the tournament was delayed by a week with the final held on June 3 rather than the originally scheduled May 25.
According to the initial plan, Eden Gardens was going to hold Qualifier 2 on May 23 and the final on May 25.&nbsp;The BCCI, though, has kept the new venue of the final under wraps, generating more speculations.
The basis of the suggested change is the weather, as the southwest monsoon's onset is near the region during that period.&nbsp;
The CAB is said to have submitted data from IMD to the BCCI, stating that the weather in Kolkata will be conducive to hosting the final on June 3.&nbsp;But the BCCI is believed to have passed on the message that it is too early to make a decision based on long-term predictions and that better weather forecasts will be available only by May 25.
<h2>Ganguly 'surprised' by Kohli Test retirement</h2>
Test cricket in India has faced twin blows of late with captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rohit-sharma">Rohit Sharma</a> and batting legend <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/virat-kohli">Virat Kohli</a> retiring from the game's longest format.
Responding to the news, the ex-India captain was shocked at Kohli's decision and lauded both players for their distinguished careers.
"It's their own choice. Can anyone quit the game without it being their own desire? But it's been a great career, and the same is true for Rohit Sharma. Kohli's retirement has left me surprised," Ganguly asserted.
Rohit was the first one to call time on his red-ball career, and soon afterwards Kohli quit, leaving a huge gap in the team.
The departures are at a critical time, with a challenging five-match Test series against England lined up next month.
Attention now turns to India's choice of next Test captain, with debate already raging about whether Shubman Gill or Jasprit Bumrah should be the new captain.
"It's something the selectors need to consider very seriously," said Ganguly.&nbsp;"There are plenty of advantages and disadvantages. They need to think long term. Whatever the selectors think and work through, they will decide. There's also the issue of Bumrah's injury -- whatever they decide.," Ganguly said.

India News, Sports: The BCCI has not announced the venues for the playoffs of the IPL officially despite having made the rescheduled league matches

Former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Saturday (May 17) conveyed optimism regarding Eden Gardens not losing its appointment with the 2025 IPL final and opined that the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) enjoys an 'excellent relationship' with the sport's omnipotent top governing body. The BCCI has not announced the venues for the playoffs of the IPL officially despite having made the rescheduled league matches after the league was suspended on May 8 owing to India-Pakistan tension. "No, no, we're trying -- talking to the BCCI," Ganguly replied when questioned regarding whether Eden Gardens would host the final according to the initial schedule. "Eto sohoje sore jawa jay? (Is it that easy to shift the final). It's Eden's playoffs, and I am sure everything will be fine. I am very optimistic," said Ganguly. Also Read: IPL 2025: For me, Virat will always be 'chiku': Gujarat Titans pacer Ishant Sharma on bond with Kohli A group of people also held a protest outside the historic venue on Friday, calling for the IPL final to be held in Kolkata."Protest does not help. BCCI has a very good relationship with the Cricket Association of Bengal," the former India captain said. Refuting the delay in the finalisation of playoff grounds, Ganguly said: "Kolkata has completed its league matches, so Eden is not there in the first list." Eden Gardens was given the final for Kolkata Knight Riders' title-winning perf ormance in the 2024 season. The ground also held the inaugural match of the 2025 edition. The schedule of the tournament was delayed by a week with the final held on June 3 rather than the originally scheduled May 25. According to the initial plan, Eden Gardens was going to hold Qualifier 2 on May 23 and the final on May 25. The BCCI, though, has kept the new venue of the final under wraps, generating more speculations. The basis of the suggested change is the weather, as the southwest monsoon's onset is near the region during that period. The CAB is said to have submitted data from IMD to the BCCI, stating that the weather in Kolkata will be conducive to hosting the final on June 3. But the BCCI is believed to have passed on the message that it is too early to make a decision based on long-term predictions and that better weather forecasts will be available only by May 25. Ganguly 'surprised' by Kohli Test retirement Test cricket in India has faced twin blows of late with captain Rohit Sharma and batting legend Virat Kohli retiring from the game's longest format. Responding to the news, the ex-India captain was shocked at Kohli's decision and lauded both players for their distinguished careers. "It's their own choice. Can anyone quit the game without it being their own desire? But it's been a great career, and the same is true for Rohit Sharma. Kohli's retirement has left me surprised," Ganguly asserted. Rohit was the first one to call time on his red-ball career, and soon afterwards Kohli quit, leaving a huge gap in the team. The departures are at a critical time, with a challenging five-match Test series against England lined up next month. Attention now turns to India's choice of next Test captain, with debate already raging about whether Shubman Gill or Jasprit Bumrah should be the new captain. "It's something the selectors need to consider very seriously," said Ganguly. "There are plenty of advantages and disadvantages. They need to think long term. Whatever the selectors think and work through, they will decide. There's also the issue of Bumrah's injury -- whatever they decide.," Ganguly said.

IPL 2025 | Not that easy to shift final: Ganguly optimistic of Eden Gardens keeping date with summit clash

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to resume on Saturday (May 17) after a brief hiatus due to India-Pakistan conflict. The rescheduled season, however, has impacted foreign players' availability but the league has addressed that.
In a memo issued to the franchise as reported by the ESPNCricinfo, the BCCI has approved temporary replacements for the players who are not going to be the part of rescheduled season. As per the new schedule, the final will be played on June 3.
"Given the non-availability of certain foreign players due to national commitments or personal reasons or any injury or illness, Temporary Replacement Players will be allowed until the conclusion of this tournament," the league said.
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The replacement players, however, won't be allowed to retain by the franchise ahead of the next year's auction, clarified IPL.
"This decision is subject to the condition that the Temporary Replacement players taken from this point forward will not be eligible for retention in the following year. Temporary Replacement players will have to register for the IPL Player Auction 2026."
IPL allows the teams to name replacement before the 12th match of the season and those replacements are eligible to be retained in the auction next year.
Some of the franchises did name replacements before the suspension of the season, i.e. Sediqullah Atal (Delhi Capitals), Mayank Agarwal (Royal Challengers Bengaluru), Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Nandre Burger (both Rajasthan Royals), and all these players are eligible to be retained for the next season.
While most of the players have confirmed their availability for the rescheduled season, some including Jake Fraser-McGurk (DC), Jos Buttler (GT) and Jamie Overton (Chennai Super Kings) have withdrawn.
The IPL was suspended after rise in tensions between India and Pakistan following India's strike on nine terror camps across in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in response to April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.

IPL allows the teams to name replacement before the 12th match of the season and those replacements are eligible to be retained in the auction next year. Cricket Sports

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to resume on Saturday (May 17) after a brief hiatus due to India-Pakistan conflict. The rescheduled season, however, has impacted foreign players' availability but the league has addressed that. In a memo issued to the franchise as reported by the ESPNCricinfo, the BCCI has approved temporary replacements for the players who are not going to be the part of rescheduled season. As per the new schedule, the final will be played on June 3. "Given the non-availability of certain foreign players due to national commitments or personal reasons or any injury or illness, Temporary Replacement Players will be allowed until the conclusion of this tournament," the league said. Also Read - IPL 2025 Playoffs: Cricket South Africa does U-Turn on their players’ availability; WTC Final prep to begin in June The replacement players, however, won't be allowed to retain by the franchise ahead of the next year's auction, clarified IPL. "This decision is subject to the condition that the Temporary Replacement players taken from this point forward will not be eligible for retention in the following year. Temporary Replacement players will have to register for the IPL Player Auction 2026." IPL allows the teams to name replacement before the 12th match of the season and those replacements are eligible to be retained in the auction next year. Some of the franchises did name replacements before the suspension of the season, i.e. Sediqullah Atal (Delhi Capitals), Mayank Agarwal (Royal Challengers Bengaluru), Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Nandre Burger (both Rajasthan Royals), and all these players are eligible to be retained for the next season. While most of the players have confirmed their availability for the rescheduled season, some including Jake Fraser-McGurk (DC), Jos Buttler (GT) and Jamie Overton (Chennai Super Kings) have withdrawn. The IPL was suspended after rise in tensions between India and Pakistan following India's strike on nine terror camps across in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in response to April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.

IPL allows franchises to name temporary replacements for unavailable players but with a catch

What is the latest on India&rsquo;s Test captaincy front? Have the selectors and the coach decided on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shubman-gill" rel="dofollow">Shubman Gill</a> as <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rohit-sharma" rel="dofollow">Rohit Sharma</a>&rsquo;s replacement, or are they contemplating picking ace seamer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jasprit-bumrah" rel="dofollow">Jasprit Bumrah</a> as the new red-ball leader? Nothing seems to have been finalised yet.
Before it all came crashing down for India&rsquo;s Test Team following the BGT Down Under, premier quick Bumrah was to succeed Rohit in Tests. He had led the side in two matches against Australia, in Perth and Sydney, where Rohit remained absent for different reasons. Although India won the series opener at the Optus Stadium, their only win on the tour, Bumrah had to leave the final Test at the SCG due to a back issue, with them losing it inside three days.
Bumrah's fitness has been the management&rsquo;s ultimate worry, having already lost him for close to eight to ten months earlier. Even though India has found success in his absence, with the 2025 Champions Trophy triumph being the latest instance, they would need Bumrah on the England tour, especially after India&rsquo;s Test batting lost its two jewels in Rohit and Virat Kohli to Test retirements.
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Also, considering the consensus that Bumrah must not play more than two Tests on the trot, the BCCI could find it tough to replace him with someone as the Test captain for just one game and then return to Bumrah whenever he returns. Avoiding such complications would be on the agenda when head coach Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee sit to pick the squad for the England Tests.&nbsp;
Per several reports, the BCCI selectors would unveil the new Test captain on May 23, probably announcing the Test squad alongside.
<h2>Why no Gill then?</h2>
If not Jasprit Bumrah, then why not Shubman Gill? What is stopping the BCCI selectors from picking the captain for the future?&nbsp;
It&rsquo;s because Gill has yet to crack the overseas Test code.&nbsp;
India&rsquo;s top-order batter moved places since the away West Indies&rsquo; Tests last year, dropping to number three. Although he has been a fantastic ODI batter since his debut, scoring runs for fun in all conditions, Gill has been a pale shadow of that in Tests, averaging just over 35 in 32 matches.&nbsp;
With India coming into this series on the back of two successive losses against New Zealand and Australia, conceding another Test series would be a disaster; also, knowing the selectors have a task at hand to pick a new-look batting order, burdening Gill with added responsibility would do no good.
Besides, barring these two, KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant are the remaining options India has.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, it remains to be seen who the selectors pick as India&rsquo;s next Test captain.&nbsp;

Following the BGT 2024/25, Bumrah was always going to lead India in the next World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, starting with the away England Tests. Sports, Cricket

What is the latest on India’s Test captaincy front? Have the selectors and the coach decided on Shubman Gill as Rohit Sharma’s replacement, or are they contemplating picking ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah as the new red-ball leader? Nothing seems to have been finalised yet. Before it all came crashing down for India’s Test Team following the BGT Down Under, premier quick Bumrah was to succeed Rohit in Tests. He had led the side in two matches against Australia, in Perth and Sydney, where Rohit remained absent for different reasons. Although India won the series opener at the Optus Stadium, their only win on the tour, Bumrah had to leave the final Test at the SCG due to a back issue, with them losing it inside three days. Bumrah's fitness has been the management’s ultimate worry, having already lost him for close to eight to ten months earlier. Even though India has found success in his absence, with the 2025 Champions Trophy triumph being the latest instance, they would need Bumrah on the England tour, especially after India’s Test batting lost its two jewels in Rohit and Virat Kohli to Test retirements. Also read | IPL 2025 Playoffs: Cricket South Africa does U-Turn on their players’ availability; WTC Final prep to begin in June Also, considering the consensus that Bumrah must not play more than two Tests on the trot, the BCCI could find it tough to replace him with someone as the Test captain for just one game and then return to Bumrah whenever he returns. Avoiding such complications would be on the agenda when head coach Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee sit to pick the squad for the England Tests. Per several reports, the BCCI selectors would unveil the new Test captain on May 23, probably announcing the Test squad alongside. Why no Gill then? If not Jasprit Bumrah, then why not Shubman Gill? What is stopping the BCCI selectors from picking the captain for the future? It’s because Gill has yet to crack the overseas Test code. India’s top-order batter moved places since the away West Indies’ Tests last year, dropping to number three. Although he has been a fantastic ODI batter since his debut, scoring runs for fun in all conditions, Gill has been a pale shadow of that in Tests, averaging just over 35 in 32 matches. With India coming into this series on the back of two successive losses against New Zealand and Australia, conceding another Test series would be a disaster; also, knowing the selectors have a task at hand to pick a new-look batting order, burdening Gill with added responsibility would do no good. Besides, barring these two, KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant are the remaining options India has. Meanwhile, it remains to be seen who the selectors pick as India’s next Test captain.

ENG vs IND 2025: No clear choice for India's Test captaincy yet as selectors unsure of Gill, dicey over Bumrah - Report

The talks around the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a> playoffs continue to create a ruckus among the boards, teams, fans and those participating. After the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bcci" rel="dofollow">BCCI</a> announced the resumption of IPL 2025 following its suspension on May 9, several teams began sweating over the availability of their overseas players due to logistical and national team commitments. Cricket South Africa (CSA) is the latest to make changes to their WTC Final 2025 preparation plans.
Though they earlier stated that the board decided against extending NOCs to its WTC Final-bound players, the latest report suggests that they have pushed back their preparation date for the summit clash against Australia at the Lord&rsquo;s starting June 11.&nbsp;
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CSA had issued NOCs to all IPL-bound players till May 25 - the original date of the IPL final; however, following unprecedented circumstances that forced the BCCI to suspend the tournament, everything went up for a toss. Later, the Indian Board released a revised schedule, which sees IPL 2025 resuming on May 17 and ending on June 3. This schedule change has put plenty of boards and players in a tight spot over managing and honouring franchise and international cricket commitments.
As reported earlier, CSA's director of national teams and high performance, Enoch Nkwe, said, "It is an individual decision, obviously, to return or to play or continue.&nbsp;
&ldquo;One thing we've made clear, and we are finalising this with the IPL and the BCCI, is sticking to our original plan when it comes to the WTC preparations."
"May 26 is the latest for the Test guys to come back. The original plans don't change because the No. 1 priority is the WTC final. We've been engaging with them over the last day or two to make sure we're all on the same page."
<h2>Change in plan</h2>
It changed quickly. A West Australian report, also carried out by several leading publications, confirms that Nkwe stated a new date for South Africa&rsquo;s training date for the WTC Final.
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&ldquo;Correction &ndash; the squad will resume training for the game on June 3rd,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;The matter is being discussed higher up than me. At ground level, we are focusing on preps for the WTC final.&rdquo;
Meanwhile, eight WTC-Final-Bound South African players are currently plying their trades in IPL 2025, including Kagiso Rabada (Gujarat Titans), Lungi Ngidi (Royal Challengers Bengaluru), Tristan Stubbs (Delhi Capitals), Aiden Markram (Lucknow Super Giants), Ryan Rickelton (Mumbai Indians), Corbin Bosch (MI), Marco Jansen (Punjab Kings) and Wiaan Mulder (Sunrisers Hyderabad), whose participation remains unclear as of now.&nbsp;
Besides, considering the revised IPL 2025 schedule, which sees the Playoffs get underway from May 29 till June 3, CSA&rsquo;s preparation game against Zimbabwe would have to be pushed back.&nbsp;

The latest report suggests that they have pushed back their preparation date for the summit clash against Australia at the Lord’s starting June 11. Sports, Cricket

The talks around the IPL 2025 playoffs continue to create a ruckus among the boards, teams, fans and those participating. After the BCCI announced the resumption of IPL 2025 following its suspension on May 9, several teams began sweating over the availability of their overseas players due to logistical and national team commitments. Cricket South Africa (CSA) is the latest to make changes to their WTC Final 2025 preparation plans. Though they earlier stated that the board decided against extending NOCs to its WTC Final-bound players, the latest report suggests that they have pushed back their preparation date for the summit clash against Australia at the Lord’s starting June 11. Also read | Mustafizur Rahman boards UAE flight for two T20Is, but BCB insists he can still play in IPL 2025. Here’s how CSA had issued NOCs to all IPL-bound players till May 25 - the original date of the IPL final; however, following unprecedented circumstances that forced the BCCI to suspend the tournament, everything went up for a toss. Later, the Indian Board released a revised schedule, which sees IPL 2025 resuming on May 17 and ending on June 3. This schedule change has put plenty of boards and players in a tight spot over managing and honouring franchise and international cricket commitments. As reported earlier, CSA's director of national teams and high performance, Enoch Nkwe, said, "It is an individual decision, obviously, to return or to play or continue. “One thing we've made clear, and we are finalising this with the IPL and the BCCI, is sticking to our original plan when it comes to the WTC preparations." "May 26 is the latest for the Test guys to come back. The original plans don't change because the No. 1 priority is the WTC final. We've been engaging with them over the last day or two to make sure we're all on the same page." Change in plan It changed quickly. A West Australian report, also carried out by several leading publications, confirms that Nkwe stated a new date for South Africa’s training date for the WTC Final. Also read | IPL 2025: Romario Shepherd and Liam Livingstone rejoin RCB squad; no clarity on foreign pace duo “Correction – the squad will resume training for the game on June 3rd,” he said. “The matter is being discussed higher up than me. At ground level, we are focusing on preps for the WTC final.” Meanwhile, eight WTC-Final-Bound South African players are currently plying their trades in IPL 2025, including Kagiso Rabada (Gujarat Titans), Lungi Ngidi (Royal Challengers Bengaluru), Tristan Stubbs (Delhi Capitals), Aiden Markram (Lucknow Super Giants), Ryan Rickelton (Mumbai Indians), Corbin Bosch (MI), Marco Jansen (Punjab Kings) and Wiaan Mulder (Sunrisers Hyderabad), whose participation remains unclear as of now. Besides, considering the revised IPL 2025 schedule, which sees the Playoffs get underway from May 29 till June 3, CSA’s preparation game against Zimbabwe would have to be pushed back.

IPL 2025 Playoffs: Cricket South Africa does U-Turn on their players’ availability; WTC Final prep to begin in June

Star Indian duo Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are set to retain their grade A+ annual contract despite announcing retirement from Test cricket. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Devajit Saikia stated that the duo are still part of the Indian team set-up as they are active in the ODI format. Both Virat and Rohit announced their retirements from the red-ball format in a span of less than a week and won&rsquo;t be available for the upcoming England tour.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to retain grade A+ category contract<o:p></o:p></h2>
"Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's grade A+ contract will continue despite their retirement from the T20Is and Tests. They are still part of the Indian cricket team, and they will get all the facilities of Grade A+," Devajit Saikia told ANI.<o:p></o:p>
Rohit announced his Test retirement last week through an Instagram story while Virat did similar to drop curtains on his 14-year illustrious career. The retirements came ahead of the England tour, which starts on June 20, as India starts its latest World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.
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They have been part of the BCCI&rsquo;s top bracket of annual contract cycle for more than a decade. However, their recent retirement announcements had speculated that they would be dropped. However, that will no longer be the case and will continue to be part of the BCCI&rsquo;s contractual pyramid. <o:p></o:p>
Virat made 123 appearances in Test format, scoring 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, with 30 centuries and 31 fifties in 210 innings and the best score of 254*. He is India&rsquo;s fourth-highest run-getter in the format, behind Sachin Tendulkar (15,921 runs), Rahul Dravid (13,265 runs), and Sunil Gavaskar (10,122 runs). <o:p></o:p>
Both Rohit and Virat will continue to feature in the ODI setup for India, having earlier announced retirement from T20Is as well.<o:p></o:p>

Star Indian duo Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are set to retain their grade A+ annual contract despite announcing retirement from Test cricket. India News | Sports

Star Indian duo Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are set to retain their grade A+ annual contract despite announcing retirement from Test cricket. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Devajit Saikia stated that the duo are still part of the Indian team set-up as they are active in the ODI format. Both Virat and Rohit announced their retirements from the red-ball format in a span of less than a week and won’t be available for the upcoming England tour. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to retain grade A+ category contract "Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's grade A+ contract will continue despite their retirement from the T20Is and Tests. They are still part of the Indian cricket team, and they will get all the facilities of Grade A+," Devajit Saikia told ANI. Rohit announced his Test retirement last week through an Instagram story while Virat did similar to drop curtains on his 14-year illustrious career. The retirements came ahead of the England tour, which starts on June 20, as India starts its latest World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. 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 have been part of the BCCI’s top bracket of annual contract cycle for more than a decade. However, their recent retirement announcements had speculated that they would be dropped. However, that will no longer be the case and will continue to be part of the BCCI’s contractual pyramid. Virat made 123 appearances in Test format, scoring 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, with 30 centuries and 31 fifties in 210 innings and the best score of 254*. He is India’s fourth-highest run-getter in the format, behind Sachin Tendulkar (15,921 runs), Rahul Dravid (13,265 runs), and Sunil Gavaskar (10,122 runs). Both Rohit and Virat will continue to feature in the ODI setup for India, having earlier announced retirement from T20Is as well.

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to retain grade A+ category contract despite Test retirement: BCCI Secretary Saikia

The BCCI and IPL franchises have started mounting pressure on overseas boards to have their players return to play the IPL's resumption on May 17.
The BCCI's leadership has directed <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/indian-premier-league">IPL</a> COO Hemang Amin to personally approach the likes of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/cricket-australia">Cricket Australia</a> and England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) in order to mitigate the fears that the players might have about returning to India.
All the 10 teams are having several back and forth discussions with their foreign players in regards to their plans of arrival in India a day after the IPL declared the new schedule after requisite security clearances from the government.
The IPL was put on hold on May 9 due to rising India-Pakistan tensions
"We have been speaking to the foreign boards individually while teams are directly dealing with their players. We expect majority of them to return," a BCCI official told PTI on Tuesday.
CA has left it in the hands of the players to make their decision and in situations like these, the players' association has something to say.
Team officials, however, informed PTI that some of the foreign players are still eager to return but most of them should return prior to the resumption of the tournament.
"The revised scheduled was announced last night. We have just started contacting our foreign players over their availability. We will have a clearer picture by tomorrow morning. Anyway our game is on May 20. We have enough time," said CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan.
CSK foreign players are Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad and Matheesha Pathirana.
<h2>Stoinis unlikely to return; Cummins set to fly back</h2>
At Punjab Kings, Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis and fellow countryman Josh Inglis won't be returning to India although head coach Ricky Ponting is doing his level best to persuade them.
Aussie countrymen Xavier Bartlett and Aaron Hardie and Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai and South African Marco Jansen will return.
"The foreign players were scared at that time and understandably so. The BCCI showed the safety of the players is paramount by ensuring they all got back home safely. Now the situation has got better, the players should return. However, some of them still remain on the edge," said an IPL official.
Like Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad too are out of the tournament but the franchise is hopeful that captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/pat-cummins">Pat Cummins</a> and Travis Head will be back for the last three league matches. "We are hopeful that most of foreign players will be back including the captain," a team official said.
Delhi Capitals, who are still in the race for a top-four position, spoke to their foreign players on Tuesday morning and are expecting to hear back from them. Australian fast bowler <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mitchell-starc">Mitchell Starc</a> is one of DC's star players.
"We hope that all of them come back. We will get to know about it by tomorrow," replied a team official.
The IPL final on May 25 has been rescheduled to June 3.

India News, Sports: The remainder of the tournament will be played across six venues - Bengaluru, Jaipur, Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai and Ahmedabad

The BCCI and IPL franchises have started mounting pressure on overseas boards to have their players return to play the IPL's resumption on May 17. The BCCI's leadership has directed IPL COO Hemang Amin to personally approach the likes of Cricket Australia and England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) in order to mitigate the fears that the players might have about returning to India. All the 10 teams are having several back and forth discussions with their foreign players in regards to their plans of arrival in India a day after the IPL declared the new schedule after requisite security clearances from the government. The IPL was put on hold on May 9 due to rising India-Pakistan tensions "We have been speaking to the foreign boards individually while teams are directly dealing with their players. We expect majority of them to return," a BCCI official told PTI on Tuesday. CA has left it in the hands of the players to make their decision and in situations like these, the players' association has something to say. Team officials, however, informed PTI that some of the foreign players are still eager to return but most of them should return prior to the resumption of the tournament. "The revised scheduled was announced last night. We have just started contacting our foreign players over their availability. We will have a clearer picture by tomorrow morning. Anyway our game is on May 20. We have enough time," said CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan. CSK foreign players are Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad and Matheesha Pathirana. Stoinis unlikely to return; Cummins set to fly back At Punjab Kings, Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis and fellow countryman Josh Inglis won't be returning to India although head coach Ricky Ponting is doing his level best to persuade them. Aussie countrymen Xavier Bartlett and Aaron Hardie and Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai and South African Marco Jansen will return. "The foreign players were scared at that time and understandably so. The BCCI showed the safety of the players is paramount by ensuring they all got back home safely. Now the situation has got better, the players should return. However, some of them still remain on the edge," said an IPL official. Like Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad too are out of the tournament but the franchise is hopeful that captain Pat Cummins and Travis Head will be back for the last three league matches. "We are hopeful that most of foreign players will be back including the captain," a team official said. Delhi Capitals, who are still in the race for a top-four position, spoke to their foreign players on Tuesday morning and are expecting to hear back from them. Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc is one of DC's star players. "We hope that all of them come back. We will get to know about it by tomorrow," replied a team official. The IPL final on May 25 has been rescheduled to June 3.

IPL 2025 | BCCI scrambles to get foreign players as IPL sets for resumption: Who will return and who won’t? Deets inside

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.
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.
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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.
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;
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;
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.&nbsp;
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.
<h2>Revised schedule clashes with the international calendar</h2>
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&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;
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;
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With that, it remains to be seen if the WTC-Final-bound IPL players return to feature for the remainder of the tournament.&nbsp;
<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

A silence swept across the cricketing world Monday (12 May) as <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=virat+kohli" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Virat Kohli</a>, India&rsquo;s modern-day colossus, officially <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/virat-kohli-announces-retirement-from-test-cricket-9059470" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">announced his retirement from Test cricket.</a> After a remarkable journey that spanned over a decade, Kohli bids farewell to the format he once described as &ldquo;the highest level.&rdquo; To honour the moment, the BCCI released an emotional video on X, capturing the very essence of Kohli&rsquo;s relationship with the red-ball game.
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Illustrious legacy 🇮🇳 Inspiring intensity 👏 Incredible icon ❤️ The Former <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> Captain gave it all to Test Cricket 🙌 Thank you for the memories in whites, Virat Kohli 🫡<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ViratKohli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ViratKohli</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a> <a href="https://t.co/febCkcFhoC">pic.twitter.com/febCkcFhoC</a>
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In the video, Kohli&rsquo;s voice echoes to what made him the heartbeat of Indian Test cricket: &ldquo;The idea was to play Test cricket for India, and that was always the goal. This is the highest level.&rdquo; That passion defined every stride he took onto the field, every roar after a milestone, and every stare-down towards the opposition bowler.
<h2>Kohli speaks on why Test cricket is special for him</h2>
Kohli spoke about the challenges of Test cricket and how conquering them made the format special for him: &ldquo;No one's going to tell you to bat with care or bat responsibly. Test cricket in this place, in this situation, is the hardest. You have to embrace it. You have to enjoy it.&rdquo;
Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/virat-kohli-retires-in-2014-virat-kohli-led-india-first-time-and-changed-the-indian-cricket-forever-9061119" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Virat Kohli Retires: In 2014 Virat Kohli led India first time and changed the Indian cricket forever</a>
He also added, "You will see a broader smile on my face when we accept the overseas challenge", and Kohli sticking to his words breached the Australian fortress in 2018. Under his captaincy, India won the first test match series in Australia.
His words weren't just reflections, they were his thought process and way of looking at Test cricket, which thrived on competition every time. Whether it meant charging down the track, running hard for an extra single, or playing a grounded shot, Kohli did it all with unmatched intensity and according to the team's requirements.
The video ended with a visual of Kohli giving a thumbs up, and the screen turned to Thank you, Virat Kohli.
Kohli&rsquo;s legacy in Test cricket is not just about centuries or runs. It&rsquo;s about the pride he carried wearing the whites, the hunger to win overseas, and the passion that reignited a generation&rsquo;s love for Test cricket.
As the King leaves his den, he leaves behind not just numbers, but memories that will echo in every Indian fan&rsquo;s heart.&nbsp;

To honour Virat Kohli's retirement, the BCCI released an emotional video on X, capturing the very essence of Kohli’s relationship with the red-ball game. Sports Cricket

A silence swept across the cricketing world Monday (12 May) as Virat Kohli, India’s modern-day colossus, officially announced his retirement from Test cricket. After a remarkable journey that spanned over a decade, Kohli bids farewell to the format he once described as “the highest level.” To honour the moment, the BCCI released an emotional video on X, capturing the very essence of Kohli’s relationship with the red-ball game. Illustrious legacy 🇮🇳 Inspiring intensity 👏 Incredible icon ❤️ The Former #TeamIndia Captain gave it all to Test Cricket 🙌 Thank you for the memories in whites, Virat Kohli 🫡#ViratKohli | @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/febCkcFhoC — BCCI (@BCCI) May 12, 2025 In the video, Kohli’s voice echoes to what made him the heartbeat of Indian Test cricket: “The idea was to play Test cricket for India, and that was always the goal. This is the highest level.” That passion defined every stride he took onto the field, every roar after a milestone, and every stare-down towards the opposition bowler. Kohli speaks on why Test cricket is special for him Kohli spoke about the challenges of Test cricket and how conquering them made the format special for him: “No one's going to tell you to bat with care or bat responsibly. Test cricket in this place, in this situation, is the hardest. You have to embrace it. You have to enjoy it.” Also Read | Virat Kohli Retires: In 2014 Virat Kohli led India first time and changed the Indian cricket forever He also added, "You will see a broader smile on my face when we accept the overseas challenge", and Kohli sticking to his words breached the Australian fortress in 2018. Under his captaincy, India won the first test match series in Australia. His words weren't just reflections, they were his thought process and way of looking at Test cricket, which thrived on competition every time. Whether it meant charging down the track, running hard for an extra single, or playing a grounded shot, Kohli did it all with unmatched intensity and according to the team's requirements. The video ended with a visual of Kohli giving a thumbs up, and the screen turned to Thank you, Virat Kohli. Kohli’s legacy in Test cricket is not just about centuries or runs. It’s about the pride he carried wearing the whites, the hunger to win overseas, and the passion that reignited a generation’s love for Test cricket. As the King leaves his den, he leaves behind not just numbers, but memories that will echo in every Indian fan’s heart.

'Test cricket is the toughest' - BCCI shares heartful video after Virat Kohli's retirement

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.
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&rsquo;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).
<h2>What's up with three drafts?</h2>
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.
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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&rsquo;s, Starc&rsquo;s absence could hurt Delhi Capitals, who stay afloat in the playoff race. &nbsp;
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;

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

Former India skipper Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday (May 12) in a heartfelt post on social media. There were reports doing rounds since last few days that Kohli has told the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) about retiring from red-ball cricket. The board, however, tried to convince him to stay on for the upcoming tour of England but Kohli decided otherwise.
Kohli retired as one of the greats of the Test cricket not only for India but in world cricket. He was one of the four members of modern-day great batters nicknamed Fab Four - the other three are Joe Root (England), Steve Smith (Australia) and Kane Williamson (New Zealand).
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During his career which spanned nearly 14 years from 2011 to 2025, Kohli amassed 9,230 runs at an average of 46 with 30 tons and 31 fifties. He was also the Indian skipper from 2014 to 2022 and the kind of cricket he was going to play was visible in the first Test he led India in, although as a stand-in.
On the 2014 tour of Australia, Virat stood skipper in Adelaide Test and the match laid out the template India would follow for the next few years.
<h2>How Virat Kohli changed Indian cricket forever</h2>
Australia had won the toss and elected to bat first. The hosts finished on 354/6 on day 1 of the Test and India looked behind in the game. Come next day, the Aussies continued to bat and took their score past 500.
When India came on to bat, they scored 369/6 to finish day 3 and Kohli had hit 115 runs out of them before getting out - but what he did was give India a chance to still win the game and put Australia on the backfoot a bit.
After India were bowled out 444 on day 4 in reply of 517/7d, Australia scored 290/5 in the second innings before declaring overnight and challenged India to chase down 364 on the final day.
Everybody thought India would play safe and go for the draw and it looked like that for the first 20 over when India managed near about 60 runs before Kohli came out to bat.
What happened in the next 50 overs changed the way Indians played cricket forever - it was a new India, Kohli's India.
Virat scored his second century of the Test as India reached from 57/2 to 242/3 - needing just 120 odd runs in the 20 overs with seven wickets in hand.
After Kohli's dismissal for 141 in the 82nd over and 60 short of the target, however, India lost the plot and were bowled out for 315 runs. But nobody was disappointed as Kohli's men had showed that they play to win no matter the cost.
On the next tour, India became the first Asian team to beat Australia in Australia in a Test series - all because of Virat Kohli.&nbsp;

On the 2014 tour of Australia, Virat stood skipper in Adelaide Test and the match laid out the template India would follow for the next few years. Cricket Sports

Former India skipper Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday (May 12) in a heartfelt post on social media. There were reports doing rounds since last few days that Kohli has told the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) about retiring from red-ball cricket. The board, however, tried to convince him to stay on for the upcoming tour of England but Kohli decided otherwise. Kohli retired as one of the greats of the Test cricket not only for India but in world cricket. He was one of the four members of modern-day great batters nicknamed Fab Four - the other three are Joe Root (England), Steve Smith (Australia) and Kane Williamson (New Zealand). Also Read - Save your tears! Virat’s cricketing idol Sachin Tendulkar pens heartfelt note for Kohli on Test retirement During his career which spanned nearly 14 years from 2011 to 2025, Kohli amassed 9,230 runs at an average of 46 with 30 tons and 31 fifties. He was also the Indian skipper from 2014 to 2022 and the kind of cricket he was going to play was visible in the first Test he led India in, although as a stand-in. On the 2014 tour of Australia, Virat stood skipper in Adelaide Test and the match laid out the template India would follow for the next few years. How Virat Kohli changed Indian cricket forever Australia had won the toss and elected to bat first. The hosts finished on 354/6 on day 1 of the Test and India looked behind in the game. Come next day, the Aussies continued to bat and took their score past 500. When India came on to bat, they scored 369/6 to finish day 3 and Kohli had hit 115 runs out of them before getting out - but what he did was give India a chance to still win the game and put Australia on the backfoot a bit. After India were bowled out 444 on day 4 in reply of 517/7d, Australia scored 290/5 in the second innings before declaring overnight and challenged India to chase down 364 on the final day. Everybody thought India would play safe and go for the draw and it looked like that for the first 20 over when India managed near about 60 runs before Kohli came out to bat. What happened in the next 50 overs changed the way Indians played cricket forever - it was a new India, Kohli's India. Virat scored his second century of the Test as India reached from 57/2 to 242/3 - needing just 120 odd runs in the 20 overs with seven wickets in hand. After Kohli's dismissal for 141 in the 82nd over and 60 short of the target, however, India lost the plot and were bowled out for 315 runs. But nobody was disappointed as Kohli's men had showed that they play to win no matter the cost. On the next tour, India became the first Asian team to beat Australia in Australia in a Test series - all because of Virat Kohli.

Virat Kohli Retires: In 2014 Virat Kohli led India first time and changed the Indian cricket forever

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025</a> is set to start from March 21, instead of earlier proposed date of March 14. The development was confirmed by Board on Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as reported by news agency PTI.
While BCCI vice-president and former IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla had told mediapersons that the cash-rich league will commence from March 23, a senior Governing Council member clarified that it will start either on March 20 or 21, reported PTI
Shukla made the comments after the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bcci" rel="dofollow">BCCI</a> Special General Meeting (SGM) on Sunday (Jan 12) during which the new secretary and treasurer were also elected. The Final, which is scheduled for May 25, will be played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata along with the opening match of the tournament.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"></a>

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Devajit Saikia has been named the new BCCI secretary and will replace Jay Shah who became the new ICC chair on December 1. Prabhtej Singh Bhatia will be the new board treasurer.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-mega-auction-2025-updated-final-squad-all-teams-complete-player-list-csk-rcb-mi-gt-kkr-rr-srh-lsg-dc-pbks-779112" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025: Final updated and full squads of all 10 franchises</a>
<h2>Saikia takes over Shah as BCCI secretary</h2>
Saikia began in administration by serving as general secretary of a cricket club in the northeastern state of Assam under the leadership of CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Saikia and Sarma both later served in the Assam state cricket association.&nbsp;
When Sarma was tapped to lead the state, he appointed Saikia his advocate general -- the government's chief legal adviser.
Saikia was a wicketkeeper-batsman with modest returns in first-class cricket where he played four matches for his home state Assam, scoring just 53 runs.
"Devajit Saikia is declared duly elected as the Secretary of BCCI," the BCCI said in a statement. Businessman and state cricket administrator Prabhtej Singh Bhatia has been appointed BCCI treasurer, the board added.
Saikia, 55, succeeds Jay Shah, who left the position to become chairman of the International Cricket Council, the global governing body.
Shah's departure last month to become chairman of the ICC prompted the appointment of Saikia, who was already on the BCCI board as interim secretary.
The IPL 2025 will start days after the conclusion of ICC <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/2025-champions-trophy" rel="dofollow">Champions Trophy 2025</a> which is set to be played from February 19 to March 9 in Pakistan. India, however, will play all its matches, including semi-final and final (if qualified), in Dubai, UAE.

The IPL 2025 start date has been changed to March 23 from earlier March 14, confirmed BCCI vice president Rajiv Shukla after the board's SGM on January 12. Cricket Sports

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to start from March 21, instead of earlier proposed date of March 14. The development was confirmed by Board on Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as reported by news agency PTI. While BCCI vice-president and former IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla had told mediapersons that the cash-rich league will commence from March 23, a senior Governing Council member clarified that it will start either on March 20 or 21, reported PTI Shukla made the comments after the BCCI Special General Meeting (SGM) on Sunday (Jan 12) during which the new secretary and treasurer were also elected. The Final, which is scheduled for May 25, will be played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata along with the opening match of the tournament. Devajit Saikia has been named the new BCCI secretary and will replace Jay Shah who became the new ICC chair on December 1. Prabhtej Singh Bhatia will be the new board treasurer. Also Read: IPL 2025: Final updated and full squads of all 10 franchises Saikia takes over Shah as BCCI secretary Saikia began in administration by serving as general secretary of a cricket club in the northeastern state of Assam under the leadership of CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. Saikia and Sarma both later served in the Assam state cricket association. When Sarma was tapped to lead the state, he appointed Saikia his advocate general -- the government's chief legal adviser. Saikia was a wicketkeeper-batsman with modest returns in first-class cricket where he played four matches for his home state Assam, scoring just 53 runs. "Devajit Saikia is declared duly elected as the Secretary of BCCI," the BCCI said in a statement. Businessman and state cricket administrator Prabhtej Singh Bhatia has been appointed BCCI treasurer, the board added. Saikia, 55, succeeds Jay Shah, who left the position to become chairman of the International Cricket Council, the global governing body. Shah's departure last month to become chairman of the ICC prompted the appointment of Saikia, who was already on the BCCI board as interim secretary. The IPL 2025 will start days after the conclusion of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 which is set to be played from February 19 to March 9 in Pakistan. India, however, will play all its matches, including semi-final and final (if qualified), in Dubai, UAE.

IPL 2025 set to begin on March 21, Final on THIS date

India vs England 3rd ODI will start in Ahmedabad on Wednesday (Feb 12) from 1:30 pm India time - serving as the last ODI for both the teams before the upcoming Champions Trophy. India are already 2-0 ahead in the three-match series after winning the first two ODIs by four wickets each.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jasprit-bumrah">Jasprit Bumrah</a>, who was expected to play the last ODI to test his fitness for the upcoming Champions Trophy, has been ruled out officially from both - the ODI and the ICC tournament. Harshit Rana, who made his debut in the first ODI of the series, has been named Bumrah's replacement for the ICC tournament and is playing the third ODI as well.
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Apart from Rana, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/varun-chakravarthy">Varun Chakaravarthy</a> has also been included in the final Champions Trophy squad and was expected to play in Ahmedabad on Wednesday after making his ODI debut in the second match in Cuttack on Feb 9. The spinner missed out due to a sore calf which means Kuldeep Yadav got a place in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ind-vs-eng">IND vs ENG</a> Playing XI in the 3rd ODI.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, who had opened the innings in the first ODI, has been dropped from the 15-man Champions Trophy squad but has been named a non-travelling reserve.
Jaiswal had played the first ODI after Virat Kohli sat out with injury and Shubman Gill was slotted at number 3. Gill, vice-captain of India for England ODIs and CT 2025, was back to open the innings in the second match after Kohli made it to the XI and Jaiswal was left out.
In other changes, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami have been rested as well and Washinton Sundar &amp; Arshdeep Singh were included in the Playing XI.
<h2>IND vs ENG 3rd ODI - India's Playing XI</h2>
Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (WK), Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav

IND vs ENG 3rd ODI: India rested Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami while Varun missed out with a sore calf. Kuldeep, Washington and Arshdeep are in the Playing XI. Cricket Sports

India vs England 3rd ODI will start in Ahmedabad on Wednesday (Feb 12) from 1:30 pm India time - serving as the last ODI for both the teams before the upcoming Champions Trophy. India are already 2-0 ahead in the three-match series after winning the first two ODIs by four wickets each. Jasprit Bumrah, who was expected to play the last ODI to test his fitness for the upcoming Champions Trophy, has been ruled out officially from both - the ODI and the ICC tournament. Harshit Rana, who made his debut in the first ODI of the series, has been named Bumrah's replacement for the ICC tournament and is playing the third ODI as well. Also Read: India vs England 3rd ODI live score and updates Apart from Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy has also been included in the final Champions Trophy squad and was expected to play in Ahmedabad on Wednesday after making his ODI debut in the second match in Cuttack on Feb 9. The spinner missed out due to a sore calf which means Kuldeep Yadav got a place in IND vs ENG Playing XI in the 3rd ODI. Yashasvi Jaiswal, who had opened the innings in the first ODI, has been dropped from the 15-man Champions Trophy squad but has been named a non-travelling reserve. Jaiswal had played the first ODI after Virat Kohli sat out with injury and Shubman Gill was slotted at number 3. Gill, vice-captain of India for England ODIs and CT 2025, was back to open the innings in the second match after Kohli made it to the XI and Jaiswal was left out. In other changes, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami have been rested as well and Washinton Sundar & Arshdeep Singh were included in the Playing XI. IND vs ENG 3rd ODI - India's Playing XI Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (WK), Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav

IND vs ENG, 3rd ODI: Kuldeep, Washington, Arshdeep in, Shami, Jadeja, Varun out - Check India's Playing XI vs England

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.
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&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.
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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;
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.
<h2>Iyer in or out?</h2>
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;
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.
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;

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.

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