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How are temporary player replacements in IPL 2025 different from regular replacements? Explained
Cricket | May 15, 2025, 11:05 AM ISTBCCI has allowed franchises to pick temporary replacements for players who are not returning to play IPL 2025 due to personal reasons or national commitments. However, these replacements are different from regular replacement players picked by teams. Here we explain the matter in detail.
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BCCI approves franchises to sign temporary replacements amid player availability issues in IPL 2025
Cricket | May 14, 2025, 04:10 PM ISTBCCI will allow all the franchises to sign replacement players, amid availability issues of several overseas cricketers in the ongoing IPL 2025. However, these players won't be allowed to retain ahead of the next edition.
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Rohit Sharma meets Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis after announcing Test retirement
Cricket | May 14, 2025, 11:37 AM ISTRohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket on May 7, months after stressing multiple times that he is not quitting the format. He met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday (May 13) who congratulated him on a wonderful Test career.
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South Africa prioritises WTC Final; Markram, Rabada, Jansen among others to exit IPL by May 25
Cricket | May 13, 2025, 11:20 PM ISTSouth Africa head coach Shukri Conrad clarified that the WTC final players will leave IPL by May 25. As things stand, BCCI and CSA officials are in conversation, but Conrad noted that they will not budge and call back the players.
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BCCI expects majority foreigners to return for IPL 2025, officials in talks with other boards
Cricket | May 13, 2025, 08:53 PM ISTAs per the revised schedule, IPL 2025 will restart on May 17 with RCB taking on KKR. After the new schedule was announced, the franchises have reached out to the foreign players enquiring about their availability for the rest of the tournament.
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When will Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma next play for India?
Cricket | May 13, 2025, 06:43 PM ISTVirat Kohli and Rohit Sharma announced their retirement from Test cricket within five days. They have now called it quits from two out of three formats and will only play ODIs from now on. India are not playing many ODIs this year with the World Cup scheduled in 2027.
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Foreign players' availability in dilemma following revised IPL 2025 schedule
Cricket | May 12, 2025, 11:38 PM ISTBCCI, on Monday (May 12), announced the revised IPL 2025 schedule. The tournament will now conclude on June 3, nine days later than the earlier schedule. With the WTC scheduled on June 11, the players from Australia and South Africa are unlikely to return.
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What happened to Virat Kohli? Why did he retire from Test cricket?
Cricket | May 12, 2025, 05:07 PM ISTVirat Kohli's retirement has certainly come as a shock for the Indian fans. He leaves a massive hole in the middle-order of the Test team ahead of the England tour next month. Why did he retire? What happened to Kohli? Here we explore all possible reasons
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BCCI plans to release revised IPL schedule on Monday, Ahmedabad in contention to host final
Cricket | May 11, 2025, 07:22 PM ISTThe BCCI officials are expected to release the revised IPL schedule on Monday. All the franchises have been alerted to call back all the players. Meanwhile, the final of the tournament could be shifted from Kolkata to Ahmedabad.
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BCCI informs franchises to re-assemble players for IPL 2025 restart by May 13: Report
Cricket | May 13, 2025, 09:30 AM ISTThe BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) has reportedly asked all the IPL franchises to re-assemble their players for the resumption of the IPL as the new schedule for the tournament is expected to release soon.
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Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad shortlisted to host remainder of IPL 2025
Cricket | May 10, 2025, 04:17 PM ISTChennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad are shortlisted to host the remainder of the IPL 2025. However, it remains unclear if the tournament will be played in the ongoing month or a new timeline will be chosen to host the remaining matches.
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Virat Kohli mulls Test retirement, BCCI urges him to reconsider: Report
Cricket | May 10, 2025, 11:01 AM ISTVirat Kohli, reportedly, has communicated his decision to call it a day in Tests to the BCCI following a couple of poor assignments against New Zealand and in Australia. Former India Test captain Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from the format a couple of days ago.
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BCCI will complete the IPL, Pakistan will not be able to sustain India's pressure: Sourav Ganguly
Cricket | May 09, 2025, 11:10 PM ISTFormer BCCI president and India captain Sourav Ganguly expects BCCI to complete the IPL 2025 at a later date. He noted that the Pakistan armed forces don't have the capacity to sustain India's pressure, and the matter will resolve soon.
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BCCI keen on hosting World Test Championship final 2027 in India: Reports
Cricket | May 09, 2025, 10:31 PM ISTThe BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) recently came forward and expressed their intention to host the World Test Championship final 2027 in India according to recent reports. They submitted their intention for the same last month.
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Rajeev Shukla reflects on IPL’s temporary suspension, sheds light on foreign players’ return home
Cricket | May 09, 2025, 06:19 PM ISTThe BCCI's Board of Control for Cricket in India) vice president Rajeev Shukla took centre stage and talked about the temporary suspension of the IPL, and reflected on a variety of topics surrounding the same.
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BCCI arranges special train for IPL teams as PBKS vs DC match called off midway amid security issues
Cricket | May 09, 2025, 03:24 AM ISTBCCI arranged a special train to evacuate IPL teams PBKS and DC after their Dharamshala match was abandoned mid-game due to security threats near the India-Pakistan border.
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R Sridhar to conduct 10-day fielding camp for Sri Lanka Men's and Women's team, confirms SLC
Cricket | May 06, 2025, 04:54 PM ISTR Sridhar has worked as India's fielding coach before and did a great job while at the helm. He will now work with Sri Lanka's men's and women's players to improve their fielding. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) also confirmed his appointment.
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India deny playing Pakistan in ICC tournaments, BCCI writes to ICC: Report
Cricket | Apr 24, 2025, 11:55 PM ISTThe Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officials are reported to have written to the International Cricket Council (ICC) after the Pahalgam attack. They have requested not to club India and Pakistan in the same group in future tournaments.
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BCCI Contracts: 5 Players to be dropped from list for 2024-25 season
Cricket | Apr 21, 2025, 12:40 PM ISTThe Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Monday (April 21), finally announced the list of contracted players for the 2024-25 season. Rishabh Pant was promoted from Grade B to Grade A, while a few players were also added. However, five players have been dropped as well.
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BCCI announces annual central contracts; Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan return, Rishabh Pant promoted
Cricket | Apr 21, 2025, 12:11 PM ISTAs many as 34 players were named across four categories for the 2024-25 international season as part of the BCCI's annual retainership, led by Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah in the top grade. The contracts will be for the period from October 2024 to September 2025.