IPL Resumes On May 17, Uncertainty Continues In PSL First Sports With Rupha Ramani
IPL Resumes On May 17, Uncertainty Continues In PSL | First Sports With Rupha Ramani | N18G
IPL Resumes On May 17, Uncertainty Continues In PSL | First Sports With Rupha Ramani | N18G
The Indian Premier League 2025 is officially back on track, resuming on May 17 after a brief suspension. BCCI announced the revised schedule, including the final on June 3. The governing body also quashed all the reports surrounding more double headers and limited venues. While the IPL Governing Council has been meticulous and confident despite regional tensions, the Pakistan Super League finds itself struggling, with the UAE refusing to host the remaining matches. Rupha Ramani also dives into the controversy surrounding uncertainty over Australian cricketers' availability, supported by Cricket Australia, and how this might strain Indo-Australian cricket relations.
Also on the show, a fresh twist has emerged in Virat Kohli's retirement decision. His childhood mentor and Delhi Ranji coach say Kohli was looking forward to playing the England series. What changed for the former India captain? And Shahid Afridi is once again in trouble. The former Pakistani captain led a victory rally in Karachi in the midst of deteriorating India-Pakistan relations. What are the implications of these actions?
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