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IPL 2025: 'Surface' tension irks franchises

NEW DELHI: The absence of any discernible ‘home advantage’ has become a talking point in the early stages of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Barely two weeks in, there is growing discontent among franchises over local curators not preparing pitches according to the host team’s strengths.

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Sanju Samson cleared by CoE to keep wickets; set to return as Rajasthan Royals captain

MUMBAI: In a big boost for the Rajasthan Royals, India's T20 'keeper-bat and opener Sanju Samson is set to resume his captaincy and wicketkeeping duties after being cleared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. The Rajasthan Royals captain, who had…

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Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep's comebacks delayed

NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah’s return to competitive cricket may take a little longer. It is understood that he is yet to bowl full tilt at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE). Pacer Akash Deep’s comeback, too, has been pushed back by at least a week.

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Curator 'snub' adds to Kolkata Knight Riders' home woes

KOLKATA: The vexed issue of 'home advantage’ reared its head after Kolkata Knight Riders went down to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their opening match at the Eden Gardens here last week.

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IPL 2025 Schedule Update: KKR vs LSG match at Eden Gardens rescheduled to April 8

NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a schedule change for Match No. 19 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).

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'Find the right balance': Saba Karim weighs in on BCCI's family time SOP

NEW DELHI: Former national selector Saba Karim has weighed in on the BCCI's Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) regarding family time for players during overseas tours, stressing the importance of striking the "right balance."

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BCCI invites applications for spin-bowling coach at its Centre of Excellence

With former India spinner Sairaj Bahutule quitting as spin-bowling coach at BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, the board has invited applications to fill the role.

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'Most improved batter, out of this world': Shreyas Iyer is talk of the town

To say that Shreyas Iyer has rediscovered himself will be an understatement, considering his recent stints with the bat, especially in white-ball cricket. Besides the runs he continues to score, it's the ease of batting that has stood out in his knocks of late.

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BCCI announces central contracts for women’s team; Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana in Grade A

NEW DELHI: India women's team captain Harmanpreet Kaur, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, and all-rounder Deepti Sharma have been retained in Grade A, the highest tier of central contracts offered by the BCCI.

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Don't forget Ajit Wadekar, name something at Wankhede Stadium after him: Ratnakar Shetty tells MCA

MUMBAI: Veteran cricket administrator Prof Ratnakar Shetty has urged the Mumbai Cricket Association to name at least something at the Wankhede Stadium after former India captain Ajit Wadekar, who captained India to maiden, historic Test series wins in West Indies and England back in 1971.

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Anil Chaudhary ends his innings as international and IPL umpire

MUMBAI: A familiar face will be missing amongst the umpires for IPL 2025. Anil Chaudhary's more than a decade long, distinguished innings as an international, IPL and BCCI umpire has ended.

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IPL 2025: KKR vs LSG match on April 6 to move from Kolkata to Guwahati

KOLKATA: Kolkata’s loss could well be Guwahati’s gain. The Kolkata Knight Riders’ home match against Lucknow Super Giants on April 6 is all set to move from the Eden Gardens to Guwahati after Kolkata Police expressed its inability to provide security for the Indian Premier League (IPL) contest as it…

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What is the 'Second Ball' rule in IPL 2025? All you need to know

NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has introduced several new rules over the years, including strategic timeouts and the Impact Player rule. Now, the tournament is set to implement another innovation in IPL 2025 – the ‘Second Ball’ rule.

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Rs 58 crore reward to Team India for Champions Trophy win

The Rohit Sharma-led India beat New Zealand by four wickets in the final to bag their third Champions Trophy title. A must read on Dynamite News:

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Eyes on pacers' workload in IPL with England tour soon after

The IPL is the engine that drives India’s might in world cricket. Over the last 17 years, it has generated mind-numbing revenues besides being a talent-spinning tool in Indian cricket. Yet, it’s hard to dismiss the franchise-vs-country debate every time the IPL season comes around.

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Will Anushka Sharma, Vamika and Akaay join Virat Kohli on cricket tours after criticism of BCCI family policy?

Fans of Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma have loved watching every moment of the couple's love story playing out on the cricket field. However, questions arose about their future appearances together after Virat slammed the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI's) family policy.

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Acknowledge resentment, but current policy on tours will remain intact: BCCI

MUMBAI: Even as India's senior players have hinted at their reservations against the SOPs in the policy towards their family on overseas tours, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) remains firm that the newly-formulated policy will stay in place.

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Virat Kohli's under-19 World Cup teammate lands umpiring job in IPL

NEW DELHI: It’s been 17 years since Virat Kohli lifted the U-19 World Cup trophy. From that team, only Ravindra Jadeja, Manish Pandey and Kohli are still active in the IPL. This season, they will be reuniting with one more of their teammates when Tanmay Srivastava makes his debut as…

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'We have informed the BCCI': KKR vs LSG IPL 2025 match at Eden Gardens likely to be rescheduled due to security concerns

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders' home match against Lucknow Super Giants, scheduled for April 6 at Eden Gardens, faces the likelihood of rescheduling as local police have declined security clearance due to Ram Navami festivities. The situation stems from BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's announcement of over 20,000 processions across West…

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MCA to honour Prof Ratnakar Shetty with 'Lifetime Achievement Award for Administration'

MUMBAI: The Mumbai Cricket Association will honour veteran cricket administrator Prof Ratnakar Shetty with the 'Lifetime Achievement Award for Administration' at its annual prize distribution function on Thursday evening at the MCA's Sharad Pawar Indoor Academy Ground in BKC. Once the secretary of the MCA, Shetty served for a long…

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'You need family, but ...': Kapil Dev weighs in on BCCI's family travel curbs during cricket tours

NEW DELHI: Former India captain and 1983 World Cup-winning legend Kapil Dev has weighed in on the ongoing debate over cricketers’ families travelling during extended tours, calling for a balanced approach.

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EXPLAINED: Player replacement rules in IPL 2025

The rules around replacement of players by a team in the Indian Premier League (IPL) became a matter of intrigue after Corbin Bosch's inclusion in the Mumbai Indians' squad for Lizaad Williams was reported as alleged breach of his existing contract with Pakistan Super League (PSL), with Bosch facing legal…

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Harry Brook faces two-year IPL ban after withdrawing from 2025 season

England batter Harry Brook faces a two-season ban from the Indian Premier League after withdrawing from the 2025 edition at the last minute. This marks his second consecutive season of withdrawal from the tournament.

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BCCI mourns the sad demise of former all-rounder Syed Abid Ali

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday condoled the passing away of former India all-rounder Abid Ali.

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'ICC showed us the mirror': Kamran Akmal blasts PCB, says Pakistan didn't deserve stage presence at Champions Trophy ceremony

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal has stirred controversy with his blunt remarks regarding the absence of a representative from host nation Pakistan during the prize distribution ceremony of the recently concluded ICC Champions Trophy.

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