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IPL to resume on May 17, revised schedule confirmed

Monday, 12-May-2025
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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will resume on May 17 with an exciting match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Bengaluru. The much-awaited return of the tournament comes after a brief suspension due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. With the announcement of a ceasefire on Saturday, the path is now clear for the tournament to resume.

The final will be played on June 3, as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the revised schedule on Monday. Qualifier 1 and Eliminator will be held on May 29 and 30, respectively. Meanwhile, Qualifier 2 will be played  on June 1. The remainder of the tournament will be played across six venues – Bengaluru, Jaipur, Delhi, Lucknow, Ahmedabad and Mumbai. Notably, the venues for the playoff stages, including the final, will be announced later. A total of 17 matches, including four playoff games, are to be played across six venues.

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ENG vs IND 5th Test: England reveal playing XI, Ben Stokes to sit out the final game

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England have unveiled their playing XI for the fifth Test match against India beginning on July 31 at The Oval. Ben Stokes has been ruled out of the fifth Test due to a shoulder injury, with Ollie Pope set to captain the side. Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse and spinner Liam Dawson will also be missing the final Test. 

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ENG vs IND 5th Test: All you need to know, head to head, playing XI

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England and India are gearing up to meet in the fifth and final Test match, scheduled to begin on July 31 at The Oval. England hold the edge in this tightly contested series, having secured a 2–1 lead with victories in the first and third matches. Going into the fifth Test, England would be looking to seal the series, ensuring they come out victorious against I...


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England to play three-match ODI series against Ireland in September 2026

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England will host Ireland Women in a three-match ODI series next year in September. The first match will be played on September 1 in Leicester. And the second and third ODIs will be held in Derby and Worcester on September 3 and 6, respectively. 

Both sides last met in the format in a three-match series in Belfast last year, which England won 2-1 aft...


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“If you sound a bit arrogant”: Indian batting coach speaks on Gambhir’s altercation with groundsman

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Indian batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has defended head coach Gautam Gambhir after he got into a heated verbal altercation with Surrey’s head groundsman Lee Fortis. Gambhir was seen pointing his finger at the curator during the heated exchange. As per reports, the altercation broke out when Lee Fortis expressed his unhappiness with India standing...


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Mitch Owen earns maiden ODI call-up as Australia name white ball squads for South Africa series

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Australia have named their ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming white-ball series against South Africa in August, with Mitchell Owen earning his maiden ODI call-up. The Australia will clash with the Proteas in three T20s and three ODIs in Darwin, Cairns and Townsville. Mitch Owen has been rewarded for his breathtaking perf...