Rohit Sharma’s Test retirement has prompted heartfelt tributes, one of those from Shubman Gill, who acknowledged Sharma’s profound impact on his career and captaincy. Sharma, who scored 4,301 runs in 67 Tests, including a high score of 212, led India in 24 Tests.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the relocation of the remaining Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). PCB Chair Mohsin Naqvi expressed disappointment that Pakistani fans would miss watching the games live.
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.
Former Australian Test bowler Stuart MacGill received a community service order, avoiding jail time, for his role in facilitating a cocaine transaction in 2021. Despite a supporting statement from Steve Waugh, MacGill was convicted but cleared of large-scale supply. The judge highlighted his crucial role in connecting the parties, leading to a significant fall from grace after his cricket career.
Amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions, IPL chairman Arun Dhumal directed spectators to evacuate the Dharamsala stadium, leading to the abandonment of the Punjab Kings versus Delhi Capitals match. A floodlight failure halted the game after 10.1 overs, despite a dominant 122-run opening partnership by Punjab. Players and staff will now travel to Delhi via a special train from Pathankot. A video now viral on social media captures Arun Dhumal walking onto the field and urging the crowd to exit the stadium immediately.
Following escalating tensions, Virender Sehwag and Shikhar Dhawan voiced strong support for the Indian Armed Forces after Pakistan launched missiles targeting key areas, all of which were successfully intercepted. Explosions and drone interceptions were reported in Jammu and Kashmir and Rajasthan, leading to blackouts in several regions. These events follow India’s Operation Sindoor, a response to a prior terror attack.
The IPL match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was abandoned midway due to air raid alerts in Jammu and Pathankot. Punjab Kings were at 122 for 1 when the stadium was evacuated. Anti-Pakistan slogans were heard amidst the panic. Players and staff will be transported to Delhi via a special train.
BCCI is in a huddle after the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was called off midway due to the cross-border tensions. The players and spectators were asked to evacuate the venue immediately and now the Indian cricket board has planned a special train to get the players, support staff and broadcast crew to safe zone.
Following Pakistan’s aerial attacks on Jammu and military stations, which India successfully thwarted, Venkatesh Prasad labeled Pakistan a “rogue state.” Virender Sehwag echoed this sentiment, accusing Pakistan of choosing war to protect its terrorist assets after the strike involving drones and missiles triggered alerts across multiple cities.
