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Operation Sindoor impacts PSL 2025: Two matches cancelled, tournament in limbo | Cricket News - Times of India
Cricket News: Amidst escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the Pakistan Super League (PSL) faces uncertainty. A drone strike near the Rawalpindi Cricket S
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other reports are suggesting it may be moved to the UAE for the remainder.
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not the most pressing matter atm, obviously, but any updates on this unfortunate fallout of recent events ?
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Probably postponedOperation Sindoor impacts PSL 2025: Two matches cancelled, tournament in limbo | Cricket News - Times of India
Cricket News: Amidst escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the Pakistan Super League (PSL) faces uncertainty. A drone strike near the Rawalpindi Cricket S
other reports are suggesting it may be moved to the UAE for the remainder.
@Fatman17 @Musings
not the most pressing matter atm, obviously, but any updates on this unfortunate fallout of recent events ?
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Bangladesh Cricket President removed after no-confidence vote
Faruque Ahmed was removed as BCB president after a no-confidence letter and BPL probe
Sports Desk
May 30, 2025
Faruque Ahmed’s nine-month tenure as president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) came to an abrupt end on Thursday following a decisive move by the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
The ministry officially withdrew his nomination as the National Sports Council’s (NSC) representative on the BCB board, citing a no-confidence letter signed by eight of the nine board directors and findings from a fact-finding committee investigating the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
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South Africa beat Australia by five wickets to win World Test Championship
Reuters
June 14, 2025
South Africa’s David Bedingham and Kyle Verreynne celebrate winning the 2025 ICC World Test Championship Action at the Lord’s Cricket Ground, London on June 14. — Reuters
South Africa won the World Test Championship on Saturday, completing a remarkable turnaround to beat Australia by five wickets as they successfully chased down an imposing 282-run target.
But it was an edgy finish as they took 27.4 overs to slowly score the 69 runs needed to secure success on the fourth day at Lord’s after resuming at 213-2 overnight.
In so doing, South Africa completed a successful pursuit of the joint second-highest winning fourth-innings total in test history at the London venue.
It was a first major cricket triumph for South Africa, who had earned an unwanted reputation for failure when on the cusp of victory over the last decades in limited overs competitions.
This was their first appearance in the WTC final, with opener Aiden Markram delivering a heroic innings of 136 to ensure success.
Markram, who reached his century late in the third day, added 34 more runs on Saturday, accumulating carefully before falling to a sharp catch by Travis Head with six runs needed to win.
Kyle Verreynne hit the winning run and was four not out at the end along with David Bedingham, who scored an unbeaten 21.
“It was the most nervous I’ve ever been. I didn’t want to come out and bat, but when Aiden went out, I had to,” said Verreynne.
South Africa started the fourth day as favourites to win, but nervy, given a litany of past disasters, and would have been further on edge when captain Temba Bavuma was out in the third over of the morning.
A rising delivery from Australia skipper Pat Cummins took an edge and saw Bavuma depart, having added only one run to his overnight total of 65.
Australia made two unsuccessful reviews of not-out decisions as they sought a further breakthrough before Mitchell Starc clean bowled Tristan Stubbs for eight, with 41 runs still needed.
Markram and Bedingham then diligently put together a 35-run partnership to see them to the brink of success, before the win was secured in the last over before lunch.
South Africa, which came into the contest as underdogs, won the toss on the opening day and gambled by putting Australia into bat. But with Kagiso Rabada returning figures of 5-51, they were vindicated as the defending champions were dismissed for 212.
South Africa’s reply of 138 meant Australia had a 74-run lead, significantly increased after scoring 207 in their second innings, with their tail order recovering after they had slumped to 73-7.
But South Africa profited from a dramatic change in the pitch conditions, after 24 wickets fell on the first two days to patiently bat themselves to a landmark victory.
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Najmul’s twin centuries helps BD draw first Sri Lanka Test
Reuters
June 22, 2025
GALLE: Sri Lanka’s Angelo Mathews gestures as he is carried around the field by team-mates at the end of the first Test against Bangladesh at the Galle International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Mathews, who made his debut in 2009 on the famous pitch perched beneath the fortress in Galle in 2009, will hang up his boots with over 8,000 runs, after playing his 119th and final Test, behind only Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene in Sri Lanka’s all-time charts.—AFP
GALLE: Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto blasted twin centuries to help his side draw the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Saturday, while Angelo Mathews brought the curtain down on his red-ball career after more than 100 games for the hosts.
Najmul followed up his first-innings hundred with an unbeaten 125 in the second stanza after Mushfiqur Rahim was run out for 49, and Bangladesh declared on 285-6 to set Sri Lanka a steep victory target of 296 runs from 37 overs.
“We were low on confidence coming into the series but this was a very good Test match,” Najmul said. “We wanted to declare early but rain forced us to rethink.”
Sri Lanka lost a couple of quick wickets before Mathews, a veteran with more than 8,000 test runs to his name, held steadfast with the bat — albeit barely scoring any runs. In the end, Bangladesh called it a day with the score on 72-4 with five overs left.
Bangladesh had made Sri Lanka toil on the opening two days, amassing 495 runs in their first innings including 148 for Shanto and 163 for Mushfiqur, with Liton Das (90) unlucky to miss out on a century of his own.
What followed was a batting tug-of-war on a placid wicket as Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka piled up 187 runs before Dinesh Chandimal (54) and Kamindu Mendis (87) helped the hosts reach 485 to concede only a 10-run lead at the halfway mark.
Bangladesh off-spinner Nayeem Hasan, who had begun to extract turn and bounce on a pitch showing signs of wear on the fourth day, claimed 5-121 — his fourth five-wicket haul in tests — to ensure Sri Lanka could not build a lead of their own.
The tourists then roared to 177-3 in their second innings at the end of the penultimate day for a healthy advantage, with Shadman Islam (76) giving them the chance to push for a rare overseas test victory and valuable World Test Championship points.
After showers late in the opening session on the fifth day wiped out 26 overs, Najmul reached his well-deserved hundred and asked Sri Lanka to bat again and attempt to chase down their big target at an asking rate of eight runs an over.
Former captain Mathews, who scored 39 in Sri Lanka’s first innings, showed resilience in the final session and received a standing ovation when he fell for eight off 45 balls in his 119th and final Test.
“I can’t believe the love I have received,” said Mathews. “It’s now up to the younger players to carry the baton and run.“The result was the first drawn game in Galle for 12 years. The second Test starts in Colombo next Wednesday and the two sides later play three One-day Internationals and three Twenty20 internationals.
Scoreboard
BANGLADESH (1st Innings) 495 (Mushfiqur Rahim 163, Najmul Hossain Shanto 148; A. Fernando 4-86)
SRI LANKA (1st Innings) 485 (P. Nissanka 187; Nayeem Hasan 5-121)
BANGLADESH (2nd Innings, overnight 177-3):
Shadman Islam lbw M. Rathnayake76
Anamul Haque c Kusal Mendis b Jayasuriya4
Mominul Haque c Udara b T. Ratnayake14
Najmul Hossain not out125
Mushfiqur Rahim run out T. Ratnayake49
Liton Das b T. Ratnayake3
Jaker Ali st Kusal Mendis b T. Ratnayake2
Nayeem Hasan not out7
EXTRAS (B-4, LB-1)5
TOTAL (for six wickets decl, 87 overs)285
FALL OF WICKETS: 1-24 (Anamul), 2-60 (Mominul), 3-128 (Shadman), 4-237 (Mushfiqur), 5-241 (Liton), 6-249 (Jaker)
DID NOT BAT: Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana
BOWLING: Fernando 8-0-31-0; Jayasuriya 29-3-92-1; T. Ratnayake 29-1-102-3; M. Rathnayake 12-4-26-1; De Silva 8-0-27-0; Kamindu Mendis 1-0-2-0
SRI LANKA (2nd Innings):
P. Nissanka c Najmul b Nayeem24
L. Udara st Liton b Taijul9
D. Chandimal b Taijul6
A. Mathews c Mominul b Taijul8
Kamindu Mendis not out12
D. de Silva not out12
EXTRAS (LB-1)1
TOTAL (for four wickets, 32 overs)72
FALL OF WICKETS: 1-32 (Udara), 2-34 (Nissanka), 3-47 (Mathews), 4-48 (Chandimal)
DID NOT BAT: Kusal Mendis, M. Rathnayake, T. Ratnayake, P. Jayasuriya, A. Fernando
BOWLING: Hasan 3-0-19-0; Taijul 16-6-23-3; Nayeem 13-4-29-1
RESULT: Match ended in draw.
PLAYER-OF-THE-MATCH: Najmul Hossai
Published in Dawn, June 22nd, 2025
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ICC introduces major rule changes across all formats of cricket from July
The changes include amendments in DRS, saliva rule, stop-clock, and more across all three-formats of cricket
Sports Desk
June 26, 2025
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced significant amendments to its playing conditions for men’s international cricket, with new regulations set to take effect in all formats.
While some changes have already been integrated into the 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, the upcoming adjustments to white-ball cricket will be enforced starting July 2, as reported by Cricinfo.
Stop-clock in Test Cricket:
One of the most notable changes is the introduction of a stop clock in Test cricket, aimed at addressing slow over rates.
Fielding teams must be ready to begin the next over within 60 seconds of the previous one’s conclusion. Umpires will issue warnings for the first two violations, followed by a five-run penalty for subsequent breaches.
This measure, already in place for the WTC cycle, is expected to enhance the flow of the game.'
'Saliva rule' amendment:
Additionally, the saliva rule has been revised.
While the ban on saliva remains, if a fielding team applies saliva, umpires will no longer immediately change the ball unless it has visibly altered its condition.
In the case of an unusual ball behaviour, the batting team will be awarded five runs, but the ball won’t be replaced.
DRS changes:
Changes have also been made to DRS procedures.
In the case of a batter being given out caught and the review showing no bat involvement, the secondary mode of dismissal, such as LBW, will now still result in an “out” decision if the ball-tracking shows an “umpire’s call.”
The change aligns with a more consistent approach to reviewing decisions.
Combined appeals rule:
In cases involving combined appeals, such as LBW and run-out, reviews will now be processed in the order they occurred.
This ensures a more fair and consistent method, as the second review will not be considered if the first incident leads to a dismissal.
No-ball rule changed for catch-dismissals:
The no-ball and catch fairness rule has been adjusted as well.
If a no-ball is called while a catch is being reviewed, the fairness of the catch will still be scrutinised by the TV umpire.
A clean catch will result in the batting side receiving only the no-ball run, while any unfair catch will grant the batting side the runs they completed before the dismissal.
'Extra-run' penalty for batters:
The ICC has also introduced stricter penalties for deliberate short runs.
In addition to the previous five-run penalty, the fielding captain will now have the choice of which batter remains on strike if a batter is found to have deliberately failed to make their ground to gain an extra run.
These adjustments reflect the ICC’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the game’s competitiveness and fairness across all formats.
With these changes set to impact both playing conditions and the overall pace of matches, players, coaches, and fans alike will be keeping a close eye on their implementation in the coming weeks.
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Joe Root becomes third-highest run-scorer in Test cricket history
Root overtook Rahul Dravid and Jacques Kallis during the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford
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July 25, 2025
England’s Joe Root moved into third place on the all-time list of Test run-scorers on Friday, surpassing legends Rahul Dravid and Jacques Kallis during the fourth Rothesay Test against India at Old Trafford.
The 34-year-old Yorkshireman passed Dravid’s total of 13,288 runs after reaching 30 on the third morning in Manchester. Two deliveries later, he edged past Kallis’ tally of 13,289 to become the third-highest scorer in Test history, behind only Australia’s Ricky Ponting and India’s Sachin Tendulkar.
Root, who is already England’s leading run-scorer in Test and one-day international cricket, now sits on 13,259 career Test runs from 156 matches. His Test average currently stands at 50.80, with 37 centuries and 66 fifties.
While Ponting’s total of 13,378 runs is within reach - Root would need to score 120 in this innings to overtake the Australian - Tendulkar’s long-standing world record of 15,921 remains a distant target.
Root eclipsed Sir Alastair Cook’s England Test record of 12,472 runs in December 2024 during the tour of Pakistan. He also became England’s all-time top scorer in one-day internationals last month, overtaking former captain Eoin Morgan.
His ascent to third place further cements his status as one of the most consistent batters of the modern era, and one of the finest ever to don the Three Lions in Test cricket.
The updated top five Test run-scorers now stand as follows:
- Sachin Tendulkar (15,921)
- Ricky Ponting (13,378)
- Joe Root (13,322 and counting)
- Jacques Kallis (13,289)
- Rahul Dravid (13,288)
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ACC president confirms schedule for Asia Cup 2025
Pakistan, India likely in same group; could face off up to three times
Web DeskJuly 26, 2025
Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President and Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has officially confirmed that the Asia Cup 2025 will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 9 to 28.
The announcement was made on Saturday through his X account, where he stated that the detailed schedule of the tournament would be released soon.
“I am delighted to confirm the dates for the ACC Men’s Asia Cup 2025 in UAE,” he wrote. “The prestigious tournament will take place from September 9th to 28th. We look forward to a spectacular display of cricket!”
According to reports, eight teams will compete: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Hong Kong, UAE, and Oman. A total of 19 matches will be played, with the final scheduled for 28 September. The tournament will follow the T20 format.
Pakistan and India are expected to be in the same group, which could lead to three possible encounters—one in the group stage, one in the Super Four, and potentially a third in the final.
Despite earlier rumours of India possibly skipping the event, the BCCI had denied such claims. A promotional poster featuring only India and Sri Lanka had recently raised concerns about Pakistan’s participation.
However, based on existing agreements, India and Pakistan are scheduled to meet only in ICC or ACC tournaments held at neutral venues, such as the UAE.
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