Author: Divyansh Mishra

The BCCI wants to bid for the 2027 World Test Championship Final. The last couple of finals were held by ECB, while the next has Australia and South Africa in June. According to the Guardian report, BCCI is looking to submit a bid for the 2027 final and mentioned it during the ICC Chief Executives Committee meeting in Zimbabwe last month. The report says Japan Chief Executive Arun Singh Dhumal was present and, together with ICC Chair Jay Shah, it seems India will go ahead with a formal bid. The 2021 final between India and New Zealand was held at…

On that very day in 2012, David Warner was largely remembered for his classy play and leadership with Sunrisers Hyderabad, but it was during his Damascus days that Delhi Capitals made him a sensation in the IPL. Before flipping the bugle for the Sunrisers, he first made a big name with the erstwhile Delhi Daredevils.  On this day 13 years ago, Warner gave a blessing for Delhi during IPL 2012. He scored an unbeaten 109 runs off just 54 balls to see his Delhi team home against Deccan Chargers at Hyderabad. Warner thrashed the Chargers’ bowling attack mercilessly impaling 10…

The growing antimony India-Pakistan conflict had led to the suspension of the Indian Premier League on Friday. With 17 games left to the finish of the 18th T20 season, it has been reported that England might consider taking the tournament. Off in September, of course, if playing in India turns out to be unsafe. Things went truly serious when the police canceled the Punjab Kings vs. Delhi Capitals game at Dharamshala, forcing all fans and players to vacate the stadium. Afterwards, an emergency plan was set in operation to get everybody by train to New Delhi.  Tense situation in India:…

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Friday that the ongoing IPL 2025 has been suspended for one week. This decision came after a match between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings was halted due to a blackout in the area. The IPL will share the new dates for when the tournament will resume soon. Updates on the revised schedule and locations will be provided after a thorough review of the situation with key stakeholders. The IPL emphasized that player safety is the top priority. The IPL Governing Council made this choice after discussions with franchise owners,…

As reported by several media houses, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has suspended the IPL 2025 season following increasing military tensions between India and Pakistan. The Punjab Kings vs. Delhi Capitals fixture in Dharamshala was called off after Pakistan launched missile and drone attacks on Jammu and adjoining areas. The safety and security of the players and staff have now become paramount, with the game slipping down a few notches.  Many international players appear worried about the situation and want to leave for home. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, it has been reported that there has…

The TATAIPL 2025 has been suspended for one week following consultations with teams, sponsors, and fans. The BCCI took this step in solidarity with the nation amid recent attacks and stands firmly with the Armed Forces and their brave efforts under Operation Sindoor. View this post on Instagram A post shared by IPL (@iplt20) The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is going to be put on hold because of rising military tensions between India and Pakistan. Recently, a match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala was canceled halfway through due to a technical issue. Plus, the game set…

In a rare move, the BCCI has arranged for a special train to bring the players, coaches, and staff of Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) safely from Dharamshala to Delhi after the match was called off on Thursday. The game was halted during the first innings at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium following sudden emergency alerts depicting the rising tensions at the India-Pakistan border. While the players were on the field, an air raid warning was issued for cities close by such as Jammu and Pathankot, and the officials stopped the match for the safety of the…

India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has asked the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) if he can stay with them, just a month after he requested a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to move to Goa. In April, he surprised many by reaching out to the MCA about this move. They quickly approved his request.  In an email to the MCA, Jaiswal said he’d like to withdraw his NOC since his family plans to shift to Goa have changed. I sincerely request MCA to allow me to play for Mumbai this season! I have not submitted the NOC to BCCI or the Goa Cricket…

Before the Punjab Kings vs. Delhi Capitals encounter could get underway in Dharamsala in IPL 2025, there was chatter amongst media persons that players would be traveling to Delhi or somewhere else by train. But here’s an update: For security reasons, Indian Railways cannot carry the players from Pathankot to Delhi, and therefore, the players will travel by road.  Following this, close to 2:00 p.m., came the cancellation of the game on the very first day at HPCA Stadium after just 10.1 overs of play when the military tensions between India and Pakistan were on the rise. Drone strikes from…

Some very tense moments went by, leaving everyone unsettled. Amidst all this, Rohit Sharma, the Indian cricket captain, stood up for the armed forces and urged people to exercise responsibility. On Thursday, Pakistan staged aerial attacks on Jammu and military sites near the western border, with Indian air defenses meeting the challenge. This attack featured drones and missiles, leading to blackouts and alarm sirens in Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, and Rajasthan. Rohit took to X to thank the Indian armed forces and urged everyone to stay safe and not fall to fake news. He shared, “With every moment and decision,…