Following their Test retirements, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are set to concentrate on ODIs, aiming for the 2027 World Cup. India has scheduled 27 ODIs across nine series to prepare, offering the veterans ample opportunity. Kohli retired from Tests after 123 matches, while Sharma will continue in the 50-over format, guiding a younger team.
Alyssa Healy, Australian women’s cricket captain, recounted the unsettling atmosphere during the Punjab Kings-Delhi Capitals match in Dharamsala, which was briefly disrupted due to security concerns. Healy highlighted the anxiety among Australian players, fuelled by misinformation and uncertainty surrounding the situation.
Mohammad Kaif is optimistic about Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s chances of winning their first IPL title in 2025, praising their balanced team approach and the bowlers’ crucial role in their resurgence. Virat Kohli’s consistent performance, combined with the bowlers instilling belief, positions RCB as a strong contender.
Despite a lackluster IPL season, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) received a morale boost with an unexpected visit from Canadian actor and comedian Eugene Levy. The ‘Schitt’s Creek’ star, currently touring India, was presented with a personalized RR jersey by head coach Rahul Dravid.
The International League T20 (ILT20) Season 4 will commence on December 2, 2025, coinciding with UAE National Day, and conclude on January 4, 2026. This shift accommodates the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in February-March 2026. Dubai Capitals are set to defend their title in the league, which has quickly become a premier destination for global T20 stars.
Indian Premier League 2025 is set to resume on May 17 after a week of unexpected events. Royal Challengers Bengaluru will host Kolkata Knight Riders to restart the league. Mumbai Indians have resumed training, including Rohit Sharma. The team will face Delhi Capitals on May 21. Gujarat Titans and RCB currently lead the points table.
Yograj Singh expressed his disappointment over Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s Test retirements, viewing it as a significant loss for Indian cricket. Drawing parallels to the 2011 transition, he believes both players had more to offer, emphasizing the need for experienced players to guide youngsters. He feels Rohit, in particular, could have benefited from consistent motivation to extend his career.
Anushka Sharma shared an emotional message on social media following Virat Kohli’s retirement from Test cricket after 14 years. Kohli, who debuted in 2011, scored 9,230 runs with 30 centuries. He also holds the record for most double centuries by an Indian and led India in 68 Tests, securing 40 wins.
Venues in Kolkata and Hyderabad been removed from the responsibility of hosting the IPL Playoffs and final. While six venues have been named to host the remaining 17 games in the competition, a set of reasons have forced BCCI to consider alternatives for the final act. The tournament resumes on the 17th.
Following a week-long suspension due to heightened India-Pakistan tensions, IPL 2025 will resume on May 17 with RCB hosting KKR. Sunil Gavaskar has urged for a respectful atmosphere, suggesting no music or dancing girls to honour grieving families after recent terror attacks. The BCCI has released a revised schedule, with 17 matches culminating in the final on June 3.