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IPL 2025: Chetan Sakariya replaces Umran Malik at KKR

Monday, 17-Mar-2025
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In a big development, Kolkata Knight Riders have brought in Chetan Sakariya as a replacement for the speedster Umran Malik for the upcoming IPL season. Umran Malik has been ruled out of the IPL 2025. Meanwhile, Sakariya himself is currently in the process of recovering from his own injury and he last played competitive cricket during a Ranji Trophy match for Saurashtra in February 2024. 

Sakariya has played for India in an ODI and two T20Is. He has also played 19 IPL games. He has been roped in by KKR for INR 75 Lakh. KKR, who are the defending champions, will kick off their campaign by taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the tournament opener on March 22 at Eden Gardens. 

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IPL 2025 suspended indefinitely amid rising India-Pakistan tensions

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With India-Pakistan tensions escalating, the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL) has been suspended indefinitely. The decision follows Thursday’s clash between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals, which was called off midway. Over the past few days, there have been mounting military tensions between the neighbouring countries, prompting the suspension of the league by the Board of Control f...


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“IPL is on as of now”: Chairman Arun Dhumal

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"We are reviewing the situation right now. It is an evolving si...


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Spotlight on Pooran and Pant as LSG face high-flying RCB

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Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians match moved to Ahmedabad

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In a massive development, the scheduled match between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians on May 11 has been relocated from Dharamsala to Ahmedabad. The change in venue was prompted due to logistical issues.

"TATA IPL Match No. 61 between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians, originally scheduled to be played in Dharamshala on Sunday, May 11, has been rel...


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PSL relocated to UAE amid India-Pakistan unrest

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The ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) has been relocated to the UAE due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. The decision comes after a series of disruptive events, leading to the relocation of the tournament. In light of the relocation, an emergency meeting was convened between the franchise and the PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi. 

As a result, the originally planned ...