Following India’s “Operation Sindoor” targeting terrorist camps in Pakistan and PoJK after the Pahalgam attack, England cricketers in the Pakistan Super League are considering returning home. The ECB and PCA held emergency talks, with players like James Vince and Tom Curran evaluating their options amidst rising tensions.
Young Somerset batter James Rew has earned his first England call-up for the upcoming Test against Zimbabwe, replacing injured Jordan Cox. Cox, unfortunately, suffered an abdominal strain, adding to his previous injury setbacks. Rew, a promising talent, boasts impressive domestic stats, including over 2,600 first-class runs and a current season average of 54.21.
Rohit Sharma has retired from Test cricket. He made the announcement before India’s tour of England. Sachin Tendulkar shared an emotional message. Tendulkar gave Rohit his Test cap in 2013. Rohit played 67 Tests and scored 4,301 runs. He captained India in 24 Tests. His last Test was in Melbourne against Australia. He will continue to play ODI cricket.
The IPL 2025 match between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians has been relocated from Dharamsala to Ahmedabad due to the closure of Dharamsala’s airport, confirmed by GCA secretary Anil Patel. This change has created logistical challenges for Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings, who face a difficult journey from Dharamsala after their game.
As the IPL 2025 playoff race intensifies, teams strategically replace injured players. Lhuan-dre Pretorius joins Rajasthan Royals for Nitish Rana, while Urvil Patel strengthens Chennai Super Kings. Veteran Mayank Agarwal replaces Devdutt Padikkal at Royal Challengers Bangalore. Teams are leveraging base price signings to bolster squads before the mini-auction, with 17 injury replacements made so far.
Chennai Super Kings defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by two wickets, effectively ending the defending champions’ playoff hopes. Dewald Brevis’s explosive 52 and crucial contributions from Shivam Dube and MS Dhoni secured the victory. In a heartwarming moment, Dhoni’s sportsmanship shone as he ensured KKR pacer Chetan Sakariya wasn’t missed during the post-match handshakes.
Rohit ends his red-ball career as one of India’s most dependable batters in the latter part of his journey. He scored 4,301 runs in 67 Tests, including 12 centuries and 18 half-centuries, at an average of 40.57. Having already bid farewell to T20 Internationals after last year’s World Cup win, the 38-year-old will now be seen leading India only in the ODI format.
Yuzvendra Chahal, the Punjab Kings’ spinner, is in the news following his IPL hat-trick against Chennai Super Kings. His Instagram message congratulating RJ Mahvash on her show has reignited dating rumors. This follows Mahvash’s praise of Chahal’s performance, fueling fan speculation. Chahal’s match-winning spell, including dismissing MS Dhoni, further intensified interest in his personal life alongside his on-field achievements.
Single digit outings in Adelaide and early departure in his only innings of the Brisbane Test meant Rohit was done with the middle-order gig. He made up his mind, had that tough talk with Shubman Gill, who had to miss out on a Playing XI spot due to the shuffle, and was back as an opener in front of a capacity crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. India’s XI changed, batting order changed but Rohit’s returns remained the same. Two more single digits, India lost the Test and pressure on the Indian captain peaked.
Rohit Sharma retired from Test cricket. He criticized the current state of Indian cricket commentary. Sharma pointed out the focus has shifted from the game to views. He contrasted Indian commentary with that of Australia. Sharma highlighted the negativity aimed at players. He played 67 Test matches and captained India in 24 Tests.