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BCCI announced squad 20-member squad for the upcoming India A tour of England. Bengal opener Abhimanyu Easwaran has been named the captain, while several senior cricketers have been called up for the series. Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was India’s leading run-scorer in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy, is part of the squad and will be available from the first unofficial Test as his IPL will end with the Rajasthan Royals’ final league game. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/bcci-announce-india-a-squad-for-england-tour-several-seniors-named-in-squad-2025-05-16-990620

Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Josh Hazlewood suffered a shoulder niggle and missed the match against Chennai Super Kings earlier in the season. Since then, the league has been suspended, and Hazlewood has had some time to recover and is now reported to be in a much better spot. However, it is unclear whether the Australia international will be available for the match against Kolkata Knight Riders on May 17 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/rcb-director-of-cricket-shares-update-on-josh-hazlewood-s-fitness-2025-05-16-990600

Gujarat Titans (GT) have already covered for contingency, signing Kusal Mendis for the playoffs with the impending departure of Jos Buttler after the league stage of the 2025 edition of the IPL. With the final leg of the tournament spilling into June, the playoffs will clash with the England-West Indies white-ball series, which kicks off on May 29 at Edgbaston. England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) in a statement had said that they will assist the BCCI in getting the tournament up and running but will have to rework the NOCs, which were issued for the original dates of the IPL. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/ipl-2025-kusal-mendis-to-replace-jos-buttler-in-gujarat-titans-squad-for-playoffs-2025-05-15-990431

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled a massive prize pool for the 2023-25 edition of the World Test Championship (WTC). The third WTC season culminates next month with the grand final between Australia and South Africa at Lord's. ICC has announced a total prize money pool of USD 5.76 million (Rs 49.32 crore). source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/icc-unveils-prize-money-for-wtc-final-winner-to-take-home-a-huge-amount-of-rs-30-82-crore-2025-05-15-990429

After the suspension of one week, the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to resume on May 17 (Saturday) with the match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). However, there is massive uncertainty around the availability of foreign players. Meanwhile, the Mumbai Indians have received a massive boost as their fast bowler Trent Boult has decided to return to play the remainder of the IPL season. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/mumbai-indians-receive-massive-boost-amidst-uncertainty-around-foreign-players-availability-for-ipl-2025-2025-05-14-990271

Former India Test cricketer Rohit Sharma met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday (May 12). After the meeting, the latter took to X to share the pictures and also lauded Rohit for his immense skills displayed in his Test journey. Fadnavis also felicitated Rohit during the meeting at his official residence, Varsha, in Mumbai. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/rohit-sharma-meets-maharashtra-cm-devendra-fadnavis-after-announcing-test-retirement-2025-05-14-990246

A day after announcing his retirement from Test cricket, former India captain Virat Kohli visited Vrindavan with his wife Anushka Sharma on Tuesday (May 13). The couple also met Premanand Ji Maharaj in his Ashram Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj, Varah Ghat, in a special spiritual conversation (Ekantik Vartalaap). This is the second visit to Vrindavan for the power couple after turning up in January this year with their children to seek the blessings of Premanand Ji Maharaj. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/virat-kohli-visits-vrindavan-with-anushka-a-day-after-test-retirement-couple-meets-premanand-ji-maharaj-2025-05-13-990141

Former India off-spinner R Ashwin reckoned that Jasprit Bumrah deserves captaincy and should be the next leader for the national team in Tests after Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from the format last week. Ashwin mentioned that it will be a tricky transition for India without both Virat Kohli and Rohit and hence, Bumrah should be the captain but his workload concerns may not let the selectors be brave enough to take that chance of him missing a couple of matches in a long series but still be the main captain. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/jasprit-bumrah-deserves-captaincy-virat-kohli-retirement-had-at-least-1-2-years-of-test-cricket-in-him-r-ashwin-2025-05-13-990138

Star India cricketer Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket effective immediately. After the five-match tour to Australia, several reports claimed that the 36-year-old might end his illustrious career in Test cricket, and on Monday, May 12, he confirmed the development with a post on his Instagram account. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/virat-kohli-is-my-favourite-cricketer-lt-gen-rajiv-ghai-uses-cricket-reference-to-explain-operation-sindoor-2025-05-12-989965

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar is still recovering from a finger injury that he suffered while fielding during the match against Chennai Super Kings. The 31-year-old was expected to miss at least two matches following the injury, but the sudden pause of the tournament gave him the much-needed time to recover. He is reportedly still recovering from the injury but is expected to be fit before the tournament restarts. However, the RCB management can be cautious in giving him a one-match break to be completely fit. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/rajat-patidar-recovering-from-finger-injury-amid-reports-of-ipl-restarting-soon-2025-05-11-989816

Following the temporary suspension of the 2025 edition of the IPL, Michael Vaughan, the former England captain, has floated the idea of the remainder of the matches taking place in the United Kingdom. Since South Africa, Australia and Indian players are all scheduled to travel to the United Kingdom for their respective Test assignments from June onwards, Vaughan wondered if it would be possible to host the remaining 17 games in and around England. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/michael-vaughan-floats-idea-of-holding-the-remainder-of-ipl-2025-in-england-2025-05-10-989579

In light of Pakistan’s attack on the north and west Indian borders, the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) took centre stage and announced that the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2025 will be temporarily suspended for one week. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/rajeev-shukla-reflects-on-ipl-s-temporary-suspension-sheds-light-on-foreign-players-return-home-2025-05-09-989512

Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso has informed the club about his decision to step down after the current season. Ahead of the marquee match against Borussia Dortmund, the former Spanish international confirmed his departure, stating that ‘it’s time to confirm these will be my final games at Bayer.’ source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/football/xabi-alonso-confirms-decision-to-leave-bayer-leverkusen-set-to-become-new-real-madrid-confirmation-2025-05-09-989510

In a major development for Rajasthan Royals, the franchise took centre stage and announced South Africa pacer Nandre Burger as the injury replacement for star pacer Sandeep Sharma. It is worth noting that Sandeep Sharma picked up a finger injury after having played 10 IPL matches in 2025. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/rajasthan-royals-announce-nandre-burger-as-replacement-for-injured-sandeep-sharma-2025-05-08-989299

Punjab Kings' day game on Sunday against the Mumbai Indians has been shifted to Ahmedabad from Dharamsala after the closure of the Kangra Airport due to the ongoing cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. Following India's successful 'Operation Sindoor' on May 7 midnight, several airports in North India, including Srinagar, Jammu, Chandigarh, Shimla, Amritsar, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Jamnagar, and Mundra, among others, were shut down for safety purposes. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/pbks-vs-mi-ipl-clash-on-may-11-shifted-from-dharamsala-to-ahmedabad-due-to-airport-closure-india-pakistan-tensions-operation-sindoor-2025-05-08-989297

Game 57 of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2025 sees Kolkata Knight Riders taking on Chennai Super Kings. Both teams locked horns at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on May 7. Ahead of the game, Kolkata Knight Riders were hit with a setback as ace batter Venkatesh Iyer would be missing the must-win game against Chennai. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/why-is-venkatesh-iyer-not-playing-in-kkr-vs-csk-ipl-2025-clash-2025-05-07-989145

Mumbai Indians host Gujarat Titans in the 56th match of the Indian Premier League 2025 at Wankhede as the fight for the playoffs heats up. MI and GT have been among the trendsetters in the season and both are eyeing to consolidate their position in the top four. Follow for all the latest updates. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/mi-vs-gt-ipl-2025-live-score-mumbai-indians-vs-gujarat-titans-wankhede-stadium-mumbai-latest-match-updates-scorecard-playing-xi-teams-2025-05-06-988931

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India pacer Mohammed Shami reportedly received a death threat on Sunday, May 4. Shami, who is currently featuring in the Indian Premier League for Sunrisers Hyderabad, received the said threat through email. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/mohammed-shami-gets-death-threat-via-email-police-investigating-matter-report-2025-05-05-988771

Sunrisers Hyderabad have dropped Mohammed Shami from the playing XI against Delhi Capitals in the ongoing IPL 2025. The ace pacer had a poor campaign so far in the tournament, having managed to clinch only six wickets in nine matches. In the last match against Gujarat Titans, the 34-year-old scored 48 runs in three overs, without any success, and that forced Hyderabad to once again drop him from the playing XI. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/why-is-mohammed-shami-nitish-kumar-reddy-not-playing-against-delhi-capitals-2025-05-05-988767

KKR vs RR Live Score, IPL 2025: Kolkata beat Rajasthan by 1 run in thriller at Eden Gardens Kolkata Knight Riders find themselves in a tricky spot, having to win all of their remaining games to get to the 17-point mark in the ongoing IPL but the win the other day against the Delhi Capitals would give them a lot of confidence. The Knight Riders have switched around their combination a bit but they would still worry about the form of their big-money purchase in Venkatesh Iyer and Rinku Singh, while none of the batters has really gone on and played a big innings. The bowlers have sailed the KKR ship thus far mostly. On the other hand, the less said about the Rajasthan Royals, the better it is. They have already been eliminated from the tournament and the only thing they are playing for is pride, or maybe to spoil the others' party. Follow all the live updates of the KKR vs RR match from the Eden Gardens in Kolkata- source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/kkr-vs-rr-li...

The race of the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2025 playoffs has been speeding up. With Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals already eliminated from the race of the playoffs, Sunrisers Hyderabad has been deemed as the side to be eliminated next. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/how-can-sunrisers-hyderabad-qualify-for-ipl-2025-playoffs-after-defeat-against-gujarat-titans-2025-05-03-988496

England announce a 13-member squad for the one-off Test against Zimbabwe, starting May 22 at Trent Bridge. Captain Ben Stokes was doubtful after the hamstring injury as he was expected to return for the five-match Test series against India. However, the all-rounder recovered well and has been named in the squad. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/england-announce-squad-for-zimbabwe-test-young-prodigy-to-miss-due-to-ipl-2025-05-02-988375

Chennai Super Kings became the first team to be eliminated from the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2025. The side lost their recent clash against Punjab Kings, which saw them having no chance to make it into the playoffs of the tournament now. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/harbhajan-singh-slams-csk-s-management-for-benching-veteran-star-after-loss-to-pbks-2025-05-01-988230

For the first time in IPL history, Chennai Super Kings have failed to qualify for the playoffs in consecutive years. They have been one of the most consistent teams in IPL history, having won the title five times and qualifying for the playoffs on 12 occasions. From 2008 to 2015, the MS Dhoni-led side made it to the playoffs each year. They were banned for two years in 2016 and 2017, and after that, the team managed to win the title in 2018. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/chennai-super-kings-set-unwanted-record-for-first-time-in-ipl-history-2025-05-01-988225

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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated Delhi Capitals in the 48th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Tuesday (April 29) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. It was a close game with the defending champions registering a 14-run win courtesy of a brilliant performance from their all-rounder Sunil Narine, who picked up three wickets for just 29 runs. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/sunil-narine-creates-world-record-with-three-wicket-haul-against-delhi-capitals-in-ipl-2025-2025-04-30-988040