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Express Tribune
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
PCB, BCB discuss BD tour of Pak
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has confirmed that it is in "active and ongoing discussions" with their Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) counterparts regarding the upcoming white-ball tour of Pakistan later this month. The development comes late of Saturday, where the officials emphasised that the safety and security of its players and support staff remain its top priority. "The BCB wishes to reiterate that the safety and security of its players and support staff remain the Board's highest priority," an official statement on Saturday said. "All decisions concerning the tour will be made with careful consideration of the current situation in Pakistan, ensuring they align with the best interests of the team and Bangladesh cricket," the statement added. The Bengal Tigers are scheduled to play five T20Is in Lahore and Faisalabad. Their arrival is expected on May 21, while the series is expected to commence from May 25. However, escalating tensions along the India-Pakistan border have cast uncertainty over the tour. This also resulting in postponement of both the Pakistan Super League and the India Premier League. The Bangladesh team is set to travel to Dubai later this week as part of their tour preparations. Meanwhile, Bangladesh cricketers Rishad Hossain and Nahid Rana — who were involved in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 before it was postponed indefinitely — returned home on Friday. Rishad, who represented Lahore Qalandars, and Rana, who played for Peshawar Zalmi, arrived in Dhaka on Friday evening. They are expected to depart for the UAE along with the rest of the Bangladesh squad on Wednesday. Given Bangladesh's upcoming international commitments, it is unlikely that the duo will rejoin the PSL if it resumes in the near future. The series between Bangladesh and Pakistan now hangs in the balance as uncertainty looms. According to sources, the remaining PSL matches are likely to be held in Rawalpindi, pending a formal announcement of a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. PSL authorities have advised franchises to keep their overseas players in Dubai and asked local players to remain ready for action. Efforts are reportedly underway to gather all six teams in Islamabad, with Rawalpindi being considered the frontrunner to host the remainder of the tournament. The BCB had already announced its squad on May 4 for the five-match T20I series, which included both the UAE and Pakistan legs of the tour. Litton Das was named captain, with off-spinner Mahedi Hasan appointed as vice-captain. Bangladesh squad for T20Is in UAE and Pakistan: Litton Das (c), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan (vice-capt), Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana and Shoriful Islam 'I would like to play' Bangladesh spinner Rishad Hossain, 21, who was representing Lahore Qalandars in his maiden overseas franchise stint, discussed his concerns and potential participation in PSL 10 as tensions between India and Pakistan escalated. He admitted that if the PSL resumes, he would approach his participation with caution. "If the tournament resumes, I would like to play," he said. "But yes, the fear will remain." Rishad, along with pacer Nahid Rana, returned to Dhaka on Saturday after the PSL was temporarily halted following reports of an incident near the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium and growing fears among foreign players. "We heard about the situation, and yes, we were a bit scared," Rishad told reporters at the airport. "Everyone supported usfrom the team management to the BCB. They were constantly checking in." The leg-spinner also shared how he tried to reassure his teammates during the tense period. "Nahid Rana was a bit shaken and remained quiet. I kept telling him not to worry, that we were together. And of course, Allah is with us," he said.
Indian Express
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
Indian Railways deploys special Vande Bharat to ferry IPL players, crew from Dharamshala
After Thursday's India Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was abruptly halted at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala, the Ministry of Railways stepped in, arranging a special Vande Bharat train to ferry both teams, their support staff, as well as commentators and technical crew to Delhi. The game, after being called off midway, left dozens of players and personnel stranded. With civil flights grounded in parts of North and West India amid escalating tensions with Pakistan, the Indian Railways stepped up to fill the gap. On Friday, members of both squads, including names like Shreyas Iyer, Faf du Plessis, and Kuldeep Yadav, boarded the high-speed train to the capital. Also spotted on board were well-known commentators like Anjum Chopra. A video shared by the official IPL account showcased moments from the journey — players relaxing and staff being served refreshments. In the clip, Yadav praised the smooth handling of the situation: 'Team members bohot hain, staff bohot hain… Jis tarah se manage kiya, woh bohot accha tha (There are a lot of team members, a lot of staff. Many people from the BCCI were involved – from cameramen to various technical personnel – the entire crew was quite large. The way everything was managed was really good)' he said, appreciating the BCCI and the railway authorities. Thank you, @RailMinIndia, for arranging a special Vande Bharat train on such short notice to ferry the players, support staff, commentators, production crew members, and operations staff to New Delhi. We deeply appreciate your swift response. 🙌🏽@AshwiniVaishnaw | @JayShah |… — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 9, 2025 The video quickly went viral, with fans lauding the Indian Railways in the comment section. A user commented, 'Indian railway is doing a great job.' Another user wrote, 'Mature and good decision by BCCI to suspend the match for the safety of players, staff and crowd.' A third person said, 'They might've gotten better service on Vande Bharat than on IndiGo!' With 32 airports temporarily closed to civilian flights – a direct result of the recent military escalations following India's precision strikes under 'Operation Sindoor' and subsequent retaliatory actions by Pakistan – the travel of IPL personnel had to be reworked overnight. Originally, around 25 airports were shut down near the India-Pakistan border or close to strategic Air Force bases. But as the situation intensified, additional airports were added to the no-fly list, extending restrictions until at least 5:29 AM on May 15, according to official Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs).
The Hindu
08-05-2025
- The Hindu
Hyderabad's Tarnaka junction reopening trial extended; public opinion evenly split
Hyderabad's Tarnaka junction, barricaded for nearly a decade, was thrown open on a trial basis from April 18. And the jury's still out about the change. Initially slated to end on May 2, the trial has now been extended, but the outcome remains as tangled as the traffic it's meant to ease. The junction was reopened to assess how it would affect vehicular flow between Lalapet and Osmania University. But according to officers on the ground, the results have been far from conclusive. 'We're still deliberating whether to keep it open or shut it permanently,' said an officer from the Nallakunta traffic police. Public opinion evenly split The Hyderabad Traffic Police even turned to social media for public opinion, conducting a poll on X (formerly Twitter). The response was evenly split: 50.9% voted in favour of keeping it open with a signal, while 49.1% preferred it closed. But on the ground, the picture is less balanced. What is your take on the Tarnaka Junction traffic? Should the junction stay open with a signal? — Hyderabad Traffic Police (@HYDTP) May 6, 2025 'About 90% of the comments we're receiving are against keeping it open,' said the officer. 'There's congestion. Opinions are split, and the poll isn't enough — most locals aren't even online.' Minor accidents reported regularly Traffic police posted at the junction described increasingly difficult conditions. 'Even on India Premier League (IPL) match days, when the junction was closed, it took over two hours — from 7.30 to 9.30 a.m. — to clear traffic because of VIP movements and match-related vehicles,' said an officer. 'Now with it open, minor acc idents/commotions are being reported regularly. Pedestrians are at risk.' A bottleneck Field officers echo the concern. 'Everyone tries to take the flyover, and it becomes a bottleneck. Especially near pillar number 1040, which is right in the middle of the road between the flyover and a petrol station,' said a traffic officer posted at the junction. 'We're already seeing minor accidents. It slows traffic down and endangers pedestrians.' This junction creates a bottleneck as commuters try to access the flyover, said another officer. 'We have more officers here than anywhere else in the city, but it's still a daily struggle. I've shouted myself hoarse trying to direct vehicles,' he said. Strain bearable as schools are shut With schools shut for summer, the strain is somewhat bearable. But officials shared that it could double once academic institutions reopen in June. 'DPS Nacharam alone has 30 to 35 school buses,' said one official on the ground. 'We'll keep it running until then, but we might be forced to shut it once schools reopen.' Public opinion Adding to the public opinion, T. Balaji, known as the Telangana Weatherman on X, posted his own experience, sharing that it now takes him 10-15 minutes to cross the junction, compared to just 3-4 minutes before the reopening. His post generated a slew of comments, many from local residents who expressed frustration with the junction's reopening. One user said, 'I stay in Tarnaka. Imagine my plight every day! The road from OU to ECIL hasn't been expanded, and the flyover is as narrow as it always has been. And now they've reopened that signal after around 13 years.' When this Tarnaka junction will be closed again ?😢 Literally took 10-15minutes to cross the junction where earlier it took only 3-4minutes. It has became another Paradise signal Requesting @RCKTRAFFIC to do the survey and restore the orginal situation 🙏 — Telangana Weatherman (@balaji25_t) April 30, 2025 Another user questioned the rationale behind reopening the junction, noting that there hadn't been any road extensions, underpasses, or new flyovers, and traffic density had likely increased fivefold since the junction was last closed. 'It would be better to close this junction on weekdays and open it only on weekends, like Saturdays and Sundays, or alternatively, maintain timings similar to Mindspace Junction during peak hours,' suggested one. 'I can't agree more. Yesterday, it took me over 20 minutes to cross. My dad almost missed his bus because I was dropping him. Why was it even opened to begin with?' asked another frustrated commuter. 'I too face the same problem when I go to Moulali for NPTEL exams,' shared yet another netizen, highlighting the widespread nature of the issue.
Indian Express
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
IPL 2025: Sunil Gavaskar plays with robo dog ‘Champak' before RCB vs RR match; video goes viral
Cricket fans were treated to a heartwarming and unexpected sight before the India Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday. Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar–affectionately called 'The Little Master'–stole the spotlight with his light-hearted antics alongside Champak, the popular robot dog that has become a recurring part of IPL this season. Gavaskar, 75, was all smiles as he interacted with Champak before the match, even running and mimicking playful moves. The robo pup responded in sync by mirroring his actions. The clip, shared by the official IPL handle, quickly took off across social media platforms, drawing praise and delight from fans. Watch the video: Sunil Gavaskar playing with IPL Pet 😄👌 — Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 24, 2025 The video went viral and netizens poured in their reactions, admiring Gavaskar's energy and playful spirit. A user wrote, 'Gavaskar's playful moment with IPL pet adds charm to cricket vibes.' Another user said, 'Beautiful Moments in IPL 2025.' A third individual commented, '75 years old with the energy of a 25 year old, this man has failed Kohli.' A fourth user wrote, 'Moj masti nhi rukni chaiye (The fun shouldn't stop).' Champak, who debuted earlier this season, is no ordinary robot. With the ability to walk, jump, turn, and even stand on its hind legs, the four-legged machine has become a sensation in its own right. Fitted with a camera on its head, it provides unique broadcast visuals from the sidelines and dugouts. It also brings the coin out for the toss and has even helped umpires by delivering drinks and towels during matches. Before Gavaskar, MS Dhoni and Axar Patel have interacted with the robo dog. A few days ago, a video showing Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya playing with the robo dog, along with MI -owner Akash Ambani, had gone viral. Rajasthan Royals won the toss and chose to field first. RCB came out firing, with Virat Kohli smashing a brilliant 70 off 42 balls, and Devdutt Padikkal adding a rapid fifty from just 26 deliveries, helping their team post a solid 205/5. Rajasthan's young openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi gave the team a dream start with the franchise posting 113 runs in just 10 overs. But RCB clawed their way back late in the innings. Josh Hazlewood turned the game around with a sensational 19th over–conceding only one run and picking up two wickets. His clutch performance sealed the win for RCB and earned him his first 'Man of the Match' award this season.
Mint
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Mint
KKR v GT head to head IPL: Did Gujarat Titans win against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens? Full stats
Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders will host the Gujarat Titans at the Eden Gardens in the 39th fixture of the India Premier League season 2025. The two teams come into this fixture on the back of contrasting results. KKR fell to a demoralising defeat in their last fixture against the Punjab Kings, in Mullanpur. Meanwhile, GT registered a comprehensive win against the Delhi Capitals in their previous match after chasing 204 with 7 wickets to spare. Ahead of Monday's blockbuster game of KKR vs GT in the IPL, let us take a look at some key stats Total Matches Played: 4, KKR: 1 win, GT: 2 wins, No Result: 1 Last result: Match abandoned due to rain (May 13, 2024) Last result: GT won by 7 wickets (April 29, 2023) Highest score: 261/6 vs Punjab Kings (April 26, 2024) - PBKS won by 8 wickets Lowest score: 108 all out vs Mumbai Indians (May 9, 2018) - MI won by 102 runs Vijay Shankar (GT) - Matches: 2, Runs: 114, Average: -, Strike Rake: 237.50, Highest Score: 63* Venkatesh Iyer (KKR) - Matches: 3, Runs: 111, Average: 37.00, Strike Rake: 156.33, Highest Score: 83 Rinku Singh (KKR) - Matches: 3, Runs: 102, Average: 51.00, Strike Rake: 147.82, Highest Score: 48* Mohammed Shami (GT) - Innings: 3, Wickets: 6, Economy: 6.75, Average: 13.50, Best Figures: 3/33 Rashid Khan (GT) - Innings: 3, Wickets: 5, Economy: 9.41, Average: 22.60, Best Figures: 3/37 Andre Russell (KKR) - Innings: 2, Wickets: 5, Economy: 8.50, Average: 6.80, Best Figures: 4/5 Stay updated on all the action from the IPL 2025. Check the IPL 2025 Schedule, track the latest IPL 2025 Points Table, and follow the top performers with the Orange Cap and Purple Cap. First Published: 21 Apr 2025, 03:48 PM IST
