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Josh Hazlewood returns to RCB squad in timely boost for IPL 2025

Josh Hazlewood returns to RCB squad in timely boost for IPL 2025

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With just one league game left in their season before the all-important playoffs, Royal Challengers Bengaluru received a timely boost in the form of a returning Josh Hazlewood, as the fit-again Australian pacer rejoined the squad, the franchise confirmed. Hazlewood hadn’t played RCB’s last match before the league’s suspension, as he was nursing a shoulder niggle, then returned home when the league was paused. The franchise’s social media handle teased Hazlewood’s return late night on Sunday with pictures of an Australia kitbag with a caption that read: “Lost and found.” Lost and Found 🤔 pic.twitter.com/jthyWfoC8o — Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) May 24, 2025 Hazlewood has been by some distance RCB’s most potent weapon this season, having taken 18 wickets in the 10 matches he has played, at an average of 17.27 and a strike rate of 12.27, meaning he took a wicket roughly every two overs he has bowled – the best in that metric among the top 10-wicket takers of the season. According to an earlier ESPNCricinfo report, Hazlewood – along with Punjab Kings’ …

Mumbai weather forecast: What happens if MI vs DC IPL 2025 match gets washed out? Check playoff scenarios for both teams

Mumbai weather forecast: What happens if MI vs DC IPL 2025 match gets washed out? Check playoff scenarios for both teams

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Delhi Capitals’ playoff hopes in IPL 2025 were already pretty tight, and now, the weather gods may just have the final say. With just two league matches remaining, Axar Patel’s side must win both to secure a top-four finish. But an ominous rain forecast ahead of their next fixture against the Mumbai Indians on Wednesday has pushed the DC fans into a state of panic. Axar Patel (L) with Hardik Pandya during Delhi Capitals’ match against Mumbai Indians earlier in IPL 2025(IPL) A yellow alert has been issued in Mumbai for the next four days, raising the possibility of rain interruptions during the high-stakes clash at the Wankhede. According to AccuWeather, there’s an 80% chance of precipitation in the city with up to 1.5 hours of rainfall expected. Though the probability dips to 25% at night, the fluctuating nature of Mumbai’s pre-monsoon showers makes any clear forecast unreliable. Currently trailing MI by one point on the table, a washout would leave Delhi with 14 points while Mumbai would move up to 15. That single point …

What does India’s packed schedule mean for the league’s potential resumption

What does India’s packed schedule mean for the league’s potential resumption

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Amid the recent development of the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, talks of restarting the Indian Premier League 2025 are picking up steam, with IPL chairman Arun Dhumal keeping all options open. “Ceasefire has just been announced. We now explore the possibility of resuming and concluding the IPL. If it is possible to conduct it immediately… We need to work out the venue dates and everything, and we would now be speaking to all the stakeholders, including team owners, broadcasters, and everyone involved and find a way as to how to move forward. Most importantly, we will have to consult with the government,” said Dhumal in a chat with The Indian Express. Earlier on Friday, the 18th season of the IPL was abruptly suspended due to the ongoing tension between India and its bordering country, Pakistan, as confirmed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. The remainder of the tournament was postponed for one week with immediate effect. On Thursday, the IPL 2025 match between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala …

‘Looking at the possibility of restarting IPL immediately… will consult government’: IPL chairman Arun Dhumal | Ipl News

‘Looking at the possibility of restarting IPL immediately… will consult government’: IPL chairman Arun Dhumal | Ipl News

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is looking at the possibility of starting the suspended Indian Premier League (IPL) ‘immediately’ after India and Pakistan announced a ceasefire on Saturday, IPL chairman Arun Dhumal said. “Ceasefire has just been announced. We now explore the possibility of resuming and concluding the IPL. If it is possible to conduct it immediately… We need to work out the venue dates and everything, and we would now be speaking to all the stakeholders, including team owners, broadcasters, and everyone involved and find a way as to how to move forward. Most importantly, we will have to consult with the government,” Dhumal told The Indian Express. It is learnt that IPL franchises have been informed to be ready as the BCCI wants to start the league as soon as possible. The players have been told to be ready to travel again in the coming days. The BCCI will speak to the teams to check how quickly players, who have flown back home, can return at a short notice. …

IPL likely to be suspended due to India-Pakistan conflict

IPL likely to be suspended due to India-Pakistan conflict

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The Indian Premier League is likely to be suspended in the wake of the rising tensions in the border. The Indian Express understands that an official confirmation on this is imminent with the BCCI, following consultation with the Indian government, believes time is not right for the tournament to go ahead and wants to ensure the safety of the players isn’t compromised. Ever since Punjab Kings’ match against Delhi Capitals was called-off midway through the first innings following a blackout in Dharamsala, the future of the tournament has been under question. As previously reported, the top brass of the BCCI were in line to seek the government’s advice on Friday morning. And it is understood that for the time being they have decided to suspend the IPL. “We are not sure about the future. Since there is lot of ambiguity, we can’t say what is in store next. For the time being we have to wait and watch,” sources in the board told The Indian Express. Punjab and Delhi teams left Dharamsala to Delhi on …

‘A big score is coming very soon’: Mark Boucher bats for Rohit Sharma to find form in IPL | Ipl News

‘A big score is coming very soon’: Mark Boucher bats for Rohit Sharma to find form in IPL | Ipl News

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With former Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma struggling for form this Indian Premier League (IPL) season, his former coach with MI Mark Boucher said that the Indian captain was showing signs of returning to rhythm, adding that it was just a matter of time before Rohit fires in all cylinders. Rohit scored his highest score of the season on Thursday when he slammed 26 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede. “Rohit Sharma took it upon himself to go after the bowlers. We saw some good old-fashioned Rohit Sharma sixes – big ones too. I liked his attitude. He put the bowlers under pressure, created scoring opportunities. He was just past the 30-mark — a big score is coming very soon. He’s looking in that zone again,” Boucher said on ‘Jiostar’. There has been a lot of talks about Rohit’s dismal run this season with the batter failing to reach 50 runs in 6 matches. If you leave out the Hyderabad match, Rohit has scores of 0, 8, 13, 17, 18 in the other games …

IPL’s RCB moves Delhi HC against Uber’s ‘disparaging’ YouTube ad | Ipl News

IPL’s RCB moves Delhi HC against Uber’s ‘disparaging’ YouTube ad | Ipl News

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Indian Premier League cricket team Royal Challengers Bengaluru moved the Delhi High Court on Thursday and accused an YouTube advertisement of disparaging its trademark. Justice Saurabh Banerjee, after hearing submissions of parties on Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) interim plea for injunction, reserved its order. Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited filed a suit against Uber India Systems Pvt Ltd claiming that Uber Moto’s YouTube advertisement titled “Baddies in Bengaluru ft. Travis Head” disparages its trademark. Story continues below this ad RCB said Sunrisers Hyderabad’s cricketer Head, the main character in the video, disparages its trademark. Describing the video advertisement, RCB counsel said the cricketer could be seen running towards Bengaluru cricket stadium with an aim to vandalise the signage of “Bengaluru Vs Hyderabad”, takes a spray paint and writes “Royally Challenged” before Bengaluru making it “Royally Challenged Bengaluru” which disparages RCB’s mark. The lawyer contended that when a negative comment is made, there is disparagement and added that Uber Moto, being the commercial sponsor of Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL team, while promoting its product which is booking …

‘The day he gets going he will hand you the match’: DC captain Axar Patel puts support behind misfiring Jake Fraser-McGurk | Ipl News

‘The day he gets going he will hand you the match’: DC captain Axar Patel puts support behind misfiring Jake Fraser-McGurk | Ipl News

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Australia’s Jake Fraser-McGurk was one of the stars to watch out for before the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season but the 23-year-old has so far flattered to deceive for the Delhi Capitals with scores of 1, 38, 0, 7, 0 and 9 in all the matches that he has played. Skipper Axar Patel though backed the batter after Delhi’s Super Over win vs Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday, calling him a game changer. “I have a different opinion. If you don’t get a start, we are still doing well. So you have that cushion that you can go from the same team. So I was thinking, the box isn’t getting ticked but at the same time we are winning and he is such a player, that the day he gets going he will hand you the match,” Patel said to reporters after the match. The Australian had lit up the tournament in his maiden season last year with his power-hitting, scoring 330 runs in 9 matches but this year, he hasn’t fired yet. The player …

IPL 2025: Mitchell Starc shows his class at the end as Delhi Capitals bounce back from the dead to prevail over Rajasthan Royals in Super Over | Ipl News

IPL 2025: Mitchell Starc shows his class at the end as Delhi Capitals bounce back from the dead to prevail over Rajasthan Royals in Super Over | Ipl News

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After a see-sawing 40-over skirmish highlighted by Mitchell Starc’s yorkers, Delhi Capitals pipped Rajasthan Royals in a Super Over at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Despite losing skipper Sanju Samson to an injury early during the 189-run chase, Rajasthan Royals maintained their grip on proceedings almost till the end. It took the whole roster, from Yashasvi Jaiswal to Nitish Rana and finishers Shimron Hetmyer and Dhruv Jurel, to take the game deep. But when left-arm speedster Mitchell Starc decided to roll up his sleeves with his famed yorker assortment, the league reconnected with the Super Over madness for the first time in four years. Even the nerves of the tie-breaker didn’t hamper Starc’s irresistible accuracy, forcing the Hetmyer-Jaiswal-Riyan Parag trio to run hard between wickets, turning desperation into two run-outs with a ball to spare. Story continues below this ad A 12-run target did not faze the Capitals as Tristan Stubbs landed the knockout blow into the crowd off a sloppy Sandeep Sharma’s fourth delivery. Last-over Drama: Ice-cool Starc takes DC into Super Over 🧊🤩 🎥🔽 …

‘CSK must risk it all to win again’: Michael Clarke urges bold reset | Ipl News

‘CSK must risk it all to win again’: Michael Clarke urges bold reset | Ipl News

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“They’re down on confidence, playing it too safe, CSK need to risk it all and go for broke.” That was Michael Clarke’s frank assessment of Chennai Super Kings’ current form, as the five-time champions continue to struggle with back-to-back defeats in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Speaking as an expert on JioHotstar, Clarke didn’t hold back. “The pitch was tough, sure. A bit of seam, some turn. But the way Chennai approached the game, there was no intent. It’s clear they’re low on confidence and just trying to survive, not win,” he said. “Right now, they’re playing conservative cricket, just hoping to stay close instead of pushing for victory. But sometimes, you’ve got to throw the kitchen sink at it. Take the risk. That’s how you spark a turnaround.” The former Australian captain said confidence can be contagious. Story continues below this ad “Confidence, good or bad, is contagious. When you’re winning, it lifts everyone. But when that losing feeling creeps in, it’s tough to shift.” Clarke’s thoughts were echoed by fellow expert Piyush Chawla, …