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Fans buy Kohli No.18 jerseys ahead of RCB-KKR match

Fans buy Kohli No.18 jerseys ahead of RCB-KKR match

17 May 2025 | 5:34 PM

Bengaluru, May 17 (UNI) Cricket fans thronged merchandise stalls outside Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Saturday, snapping up memorabilia and jerseys bearing Virat Kohli’s iconic number 18 ahead of the IPL 2025 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders.

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Litton charts new course for Bangladesh’s approach in T20Is

Litton charts new course for Bangladesh’s approach in T20Is

17 May 2025 | 3:43 PM

Abu Dhabi, May 17 (UNI) A new era is on the horizon for Bangladesh as they lay the groundwork for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which began with the appointment of Litton Das as T20I captain.

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Kohli tribute in doubt as rain threatens RCB-KKR clash

Kohli tribute in doubt as rain threatens RCB-KKR clash

17 May 2025 | 12:10 PM

Bengaluru, May 17 (UNI) A grand stand tribute planned for Virat Kohli’s illustrious Test career may be hampered this evening, as heavy rainfall threatens to derail the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 fixture between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

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West Indies name Roston Chase  new Test captain ahead of WTC 2025-27 cycle

West Indies name Roston Chase new Test captain ahead of WTC 2025-27 cycle

17 May 2025 | 10:49 AM

Antigua, May 17 (UNI) All-rounder Roston Chase has been appointed as the new captain of the Test team, with Jomel Warrican named his deputy, Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced.

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Hameed's double ton puts Nottinghamshire in charge at Durham

Hameed's double ton puts Nottinghamshire in charge at Durham

17 May 2025 | 9:45 AM

London, May 17 (UNI) Haseeb Hameed's remarkable unbeaten double century put Nottinghamshire in a strong position on day one of their County Championship clash with Durham.

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Bairstow hits 89 but Surrey keep Yorkshire in check

Bairstow hits 89 but Surrey keep Yorkshire in check

17 May 2025 | 9:42 AM

London, May 17 (UNI) Captain Jonny Bairstow made a sparkling 89 and Adam Lyth passed 50 for the sixth time this season, but Yorkshire squandered a promising position on the first day against Surrey.

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Scotland tumble records in League 2 clash against Netherlands

Scotland tumble records in League 2 clash against Netherlands

17 May 2025 | 8:43 AM

Utrecht, May 17 (UNI) Scotland batters wreaked havoc against Netherlands at the SV Kampong Cricket here to post the highest-ever ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 total.

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DC aim to arrest alarming slide against table-toppers GT

DC aim to arrest alarming slide against table-toppers GT

17 May 2025 | 8:24 AM

New Delhi, May 17 (UNI) Having started the season in commanding fashion with five wins from their first six games, Delhi Capitals now find themselves teetering on the edge of elimination after a string of poor performances.

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In-form PBKS eye top spot as they face eliminated RR

In-form PBKS eye top spot as they face eliminated RR

17 May 2025 | 8:16 AM

Jaipur, May 17 (UNI) Punjab Kings will aim to storm to the top of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 points table when they take on Rajasthan Royals, a side already out of playoff contention, at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here on Sunday afternoon.

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Shastri backs Gill or Pant as next India captain

Shastri backs Gill or Pant as next India captain

16 May 2025 | 7:38 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (UNI) Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has endorsed Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant as frontrunners to take over the Indian Test captaincy, following Rohit Sharma’s retirement from the longest format.

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Kohli’s Test retirement evokes pride, not distraction: Mo Bobat

Kohli’s Test retirement evokes pride, not distraction: Mo Bobat

16 May 2025 | 6:00 PM

Bengaluru, May 16 (UNI) Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Director of Cricket Mo Bobat on Friday said Virat Kohli's recent retirement from Test cricket has not disrupted the team environment and instead served as a moment of pride for the franchise.

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Shastri details how he would have handled Rohit's Test ending

Shastri details how he would have handled Rohit's Test ending

16 May 2025 | 3:03 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (UNI) Former India coach Ravi Shastri said he would have advocated for recently retired Test skipper Rohit Sharma to play the final match against Australia in Sydney earlier this year.

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Shepherd & Rutherford to miss England tour for IPL

Shepherd & Rutherford to miss England tour for IPL

16 May 2025 | 2:50 PM

Antigua, May 16 (UNI) West Indies batter Sherfane Rutherford and all-rounder Romario Shepherd
will miss the upcoming tour of England and Ireland to remain at the Indian Premier League.

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Starc makes big-money IPL call as tournament resumes

Starc makes big-money IPL call as tournament resumes

16 May 2025 | 2:29 PM

Sydney, May 16 (UNI) Mitchell Starc has become the highest-profile Australian to opt out of returning to the IPL, with the veteran quick deciding against flying back to India.

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Anderson set for Lancashire return after injury

Anderson set for Lancashire return after injury

16 May 2025 | 2:17 PM

London, May 16 (UNI) James Anderson is set for his first appearance since retiring from Test cricket after being named in Lancashire's squad to face Derbyshire in the County Championship from Friday.

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