Legendary batsman Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from Test cricket. After Rohit Sharma bid farewell to the longest format ahead of the England tour, Virat Kohli has now officially confirmed his retirement from red-ball cricket. He shared the news on Instagram. It is worth noting that both Virat and Rohit had earlier announced their retirement from T20 Internationals together. Kohli wrote on his Instagram, “269 signing off.” The number 269 refers to his Test cap number. He will not be part of the upcoming England tour. While announcing his retirement, Virat Kohli wrote on Instagram: “It’s been 14 years…
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Following the postponement of the IPL 2025 season for a week, most foreign players have returned to their home countries. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decided to temporarily suspend the tournament due to rising tensions between India and Pakistan. Earlier, the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamshala on Thursday was halted midway. Players and Staff Heading Back to Their Hometowns After the tournament was put on hold, players and support staff from various franchises began returning to their hometowns. Many foreign players also flew back to their respective countries. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)…
Virat Kohli has decided to retire from Test cricket and has informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) about his decision. However, the BCCI has urged him to reconsider his decision. Earlier, on Thursday, Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket via a social media post. According to media reports, Kohli has made the decision to retire and informed the board that he is bidding farewell to Test cricket. The BCCI has asked him to think it over, as an important tour of England is coming up. So far, Kohli has not responded to the BCCI’s…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to suspend the remaining matches of the ongoing IPL 2025 season for one week with immediate effect. This decision comes after a thorough assessment of the current situation in consultation with relevant authorities and stakeholders. The updated schedule and revised venues for the tournament will be announced in due course. The decision was taken by the IPL Governing Council after most franchises expressed concerns on behalf of their players, and after considering the sentiments of broadcasters, sponsors, and fans. While the BCCI has full faith in the strength and…
Punjab Kings have been putting up an impressive performance in IPL 2025. In their last match held in Dharamsala, the team delivered a dominant display by defeating Lucknow Super Giants by 37 runs. This win has significantly strengthened Punjab’s chances of making it to the playoffs. On the other hand, Delhi Capitals are also firmly in the race for the playoffs and will be aiming to continue their momentum when they face Punjab Kings on Thursday. The match will take place at Punjab’s second home ground, the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. Once again, all eyes will be…
The 58th match of IPL 2025 between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) will be played today, Thursday, May 8, at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. The match will begin at 7:30 PM IST, while both captains — Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel — will come out for the toss 30 minutes earlier at 7:00 PM IST. Punjab Kings will be aiming for a win to reach the top of the points table, whereas Delhi Capitals will look to defeat Mumbai Indians and secure a spot in the top four. Let’s take a look at the…
Three teams have already been eliminated from the race for the IPL 2025 playoffs—Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings, and now Sunrisers Hyderabad. Currently, 7 teams are competing for the 4 playoff spots, but out of these 7, two teams are in serious danger of being knocked out. Eventually, three teams will have to miss out, as only the top 4 qualify for the Eliminator and Qualifier matches. The two teams most at risk of missing the playoffs are Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). LSG can reach a maximum of 16 points and KKR can go up…
The IPL 2025 match between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans will be played today at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. This is the 56th league match of the season. The race for the playoffs is getting more exciting with each passing day. This match holds great importance as both teams are strong contenders—Mumbai Indians are currently third on the IPL 2025 points table, while Gujarat Titans are in fourth place. Whichever team wins today will climb straight to the number one spot. This makes the match even more thrilling. Before the match, let’s take a look at whether the Wankhede pitch will…
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are eagerly waiting for their fourth win in IPL 2025. Currently placed 9th on the points table, SRH will be hoping to end this wait tonight as they face Delhi Capitals. The match will be held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad, where the home side aims to gift their fans a much-needed win. However, beating Delhi Capitals won’t be easy. In this IPL season, SRH have managed to win only 3 of their 10 matches, while losing 7. This makes today’s encounter a do-or-die situation for Hyderabad. A loss today would eliminate them…
The first IPL 2025 match in Dharamshala is set to take place today, May 4. Punjab Kings (PBKS) will face Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in what promises to be a thrilling encounter. Punjab Kings are currently fourth on the points table with 13 points from 10 matches. Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giants sit in sixth place with 10 points, having won 5 and lost 5 out of their 10 matches. It will be interesting to see which team comes out on top in Dharamshala. PBKS vs LSG Match Details Dharamshala Pitch ReportThis is the first IPL 2025 match being hosted in…