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      <title><![CDATA[Yashasvi Jaiswal makes u-turn, cancels his plan to play domestic cricket for Goa]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has withdrawn his NOC request to leave Mumbai and has asked the MCA to let him stay for the upcoming domestic season, citing personal reasons for backing out of the planned Goa move.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[JioStar extends support to BCCI over IPL suspension: 'At this time, we must stand united with our country']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[IPL's official broadcaster, JioStar, said it is 'committed to prioritising national interest' above all else and will now focus on ensuring the safe return of its broadcast crew.
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 9 May 2025 17:11:43 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pakistani cricketers react to ongoing Indo-Pak border tensions: 'If India has evidence, show it']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Pakistani cricketers including Shahid Afridi and Mohammad Rizwan have made emotional statements blaming India after India responded with Operation Sindoor following a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam. Their remarks have drawn criticism, with many highlighting Pakistan's history of sheltering terrorists.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 9 May 2025 17:25:26 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Explained: What if IPL 2025 doesn't resume next week and how many matches are remaining]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The IPL 2025 has been halted temporarily for a week by the BCCI due to the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan. But what happens if the league doesn't resume next week?
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 9 May 2025 15:59:07 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[PCB moves remaining matches of PSL 2025 to UAE as tensions with India escalate]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 has been moved to the UAE due to rising India-Pakistan tensions. The decision comes shortly after IPL 2025 was also suspended for a week amid the ongoing conflict. New schedules for both leagues are expected soon.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 9 May 2025 15:32:02 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Virat Kohli issues first statement after IPL 2025 suspended: 'We stand with our armed forces']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Virat Kohli shared a heartfelt message on Instagram after IPL 2025 was suspended due to rising India-Pakistan tensions. The RCB star extended his support to the Indian armed forces, praising their bravery and sacrifice.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 9 May 2025 15:03:15 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA['An eye for an eye': Ambati Rayudu faces flak after social media post, clarifies statement]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Former India batter Ambati Rayudu was criticised by Indian social media users as he called for restrain amid fresh attacks on Indian cities by Pakistan. 
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 9 May 2025 14:21:12 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[IPL 2025 suspended: All the times IPL was disrupted mid-season or moved and how it was completed]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/ipl-2025-suspended-india-pakistan-war-ipl-past-interruptions-and-comebacks-13886966.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[The IPL 2025 has been suspended due to rising India-Pakistan tensions after Operation Sindoor. Here's a look at all the times when the IPL was disrupted, postponed, or moved mid-season and how the tournament was eventually completed.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 9 May 2025 14:06:03 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[IPL 2025 suspended 'for one week' amid Indo-Pak conflict, new schedule and venues to be revealed soon]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The BCCI has decided to halt the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season for one week as the conflict between India and Pakistan continues to grow. The BCCI has said that it will announce the new schedule and venues of the tournament soon.  ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 9 May 2025 15:00:34 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[IPL cheerleader shares 'scary' experience as Dharamsala match is called off:'Everyone was screaming']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The cheerleader working in the IPL took to social media to share her ordeal as the Dharamsala match was called off after an attack by Pakistan on Thursday.  
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      <title><![CDATA[IPL 2025: How PBKS and DC players will be evacuated from Dharamsala]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/ipl-2025-pbks-dc-players-stuck-in-dharamsala-bcci-making-special-arrangements-13886892.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) players are currently stuck in Dharamsala as the local airport has been closed due to the ongoing India-Pakistan conflict. The BCCI is making a special arrangement to help them reach a safe zone.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 9 May 2025 10:52:49 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[IPL 2025 LIVE Updates: Indian Premier League suspended for one week; Vaughan wants remaining matches in UK]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/ipl-2025-live-updates-latest-india-pakistan-bcci-operation-sindoor-indian-premier-league-suspended-liveblog-13886877.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[IPL 2025 LIVE Updates: The Indian Premier League has been suspended with immediate effect for one week as India is engaged in a conflict with Pakistan. The decision on remaining matches will come soon.
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 9 May 2025 17:26:10 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[IPL 2025 fate undecided amid rising India-Pakistan tensions, BCCI weighing all options]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Pakistan's attack on Indian cities on Thursday night has cast doubt over the remaining IPL 2025 matches. The BCCI is keeping its options open, including the possibility of suspending the league. 
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 9 May 2025 09:17:29 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[JioStar announces first Jeeto Dhan Dhana Dhan SUV Winner for TATA IPL 2025]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Bhadrak resident Rajkishor Khuntia becomes the first to win an SUV this season in the free-to-play contest on JioHotstar]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 9 May 2025 02:28:00 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Atharva Ankolekar costliest player at T20 Mumbai League 2025 Auction; Ayush Mhatre, Musheer Khan among top buys]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/atharva-ankolekar-costliest-player-at-t20-mumbai-league-2025-auction-ayush-mhatre-musheer-khan-among-top-buys-13886837.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[Ankolekar attracted the highest bid of Rs 16.25 lakh while IPL 2025 rising stars Ayush Mhatre and Angkrish Raghuvanshi went for Rs 14.75 lakh and Rs 14 lakh respectively. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 9 May 2025 02:30:22 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Explained: Why Rohit Sharma’s exit has left a leadership vacuum in the Indian Test team]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket on Wednesday, bringing an 11-year journey that began with back-to-back centuries to an end. The Hitman's exit from the five-day format, however, leaves behind a vacuum on the leadership front. Here's why. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Jasprit Bumrah, Shubman Gill front-runners to succeed Rohit Sharma as India Test captain: Report]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[With Rohit Sharma having announced his retirement from Test cricket on Wednesday, opener Shubman Gill and pacer Jasprit Bumrah have emerged as the front-runners to succeed the 'Hitman', with Gill having the slight edge. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 8 May 2025 22:45:24 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[PBKS-DC IPL match in Dharamsala called off midway amid security concerns; ‘significant technical failure’ says BCCI]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Punjab Kings were off to a blazing start after opting to bat against Delhi Capitals at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala when the floodlights began to get switched off, which occurred at a time when the Pakistan armed forces began carrying out attacks in northern and western India. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 8 May 2025 21:46:42 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Operation Sindoor Impact: PCB reschedules PSL matches due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Operation Sindoor Impact: The PCB has just rescheduled several PSL matches amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan. What’s happening behind the scenes? Here’s everything you need to know.
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 8 May 2025 20:46:16 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[PBKS vs DC Highlights, Today IPL Match: Punjab-Delhi match in Dharamsala called off midway amid security tensions]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Today IPL Match PBKS vs DC Highlights: Punjab Kings had raced to 122/1 after 10.1 overs when the floodlights began to get switched off at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala, and the match getting called off shortly after. The cancellation of the match comes at a time when tensions between India and Pakistan are at an all-time high. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 8 May 2025 22:56:11 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mohammad Rizwan responds to Indian armed forces' strikes in Pakistan: 'If war is imposed upon you, do not retreat']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Pakistan ODI captain Mohammad Rizwan described his country as one that has "long been a victim of terrorism" while adding that war has been "imposed" on Islamabad by New Delhi in the aftermath of the Indian armed forces' retaliatory strikes. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Gautam Gambhir on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli playing till 2027 ODI World Cup: 'If you perform, who's stopping you']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have retired from Twenty20 Internationals, with the 'Hitman' also calling time on his Test career on Wednesday. The two stalwarts, however, remain a force in the One-Day International format, having starred in India's Champions Trophy triumph recently. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pakistan Super League matches shifted to Karachi, PCB calls for emergency meeting after attacks: Report]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Pakistan Cricket Board has reportedly called for an emergency meeting with Pakistan Super League (PSL) team owners after multiple explosions rocked the city of Lahore. There are fears PSL 2025 could be suspended. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Operation Sindoor impact on IPL: Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians may move from Dharamsala to Ahmedabad]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/operation-sindoor-impact-on-ipl-punjab-kings-vs-mumbai-indians-may-move-from-from-dharamsala-to-ahmedabad-13886660.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[The PBKS vs DC match will be played in Dharamsala on 8 May but there are concerns over how the teams will leave the Himalayan town after the IPL 2025 match.  
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      <title><![CDATA[Bangladesh's cricket tour of Pakistan in limbo; no clarity on India's tour of Bangladesh]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has denied reports that India has cancelled its tour of the country. The board is also adopting a wait-and-watch approach before making a decision on the upcoming tour of Pakistan.
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 8 May 2025 13:30:59 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Rohit Sharma's Test journey: Explosive debut, years in the wilderness and a five-year peak]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket on Wednesday, more than 11 years after his memorable debut in the format at the iconic Eden Gardens.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 8 May 2025 10:24:43 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Exodus in PSL? English players 'exploring routes home'; Bangladesh board in touch with its players]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan could adversely impact the Pakistan Super League (PSL) as England players are reportedly exploring routes to return home while Bangladesh is also concerned about the safety of its players.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 8 May 2025 09:51:29 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Rohit Sharma 'consistently put India’s needs above his own': BCCI pays rich tribute to Hitman]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[BCCI president Roger Binny and secretary Devajit Saikia paid rich tributes to Rohit Sharma as he retired from Test cricket. Check out their statements. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 8 May 2025 08:57:19 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Rohit Sharma retires from Test cricket: From 177 on debut to 120 at The Oval, revisiting Hitman's greatest Test knocks]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Rohit Sharma abruply announced his retirement from Test cricket on Wednesday, bringing the curtains down on an 11-year journey that began with a magnificent 177 on debut against West Indies at Kolkata's Eden Gardens. We revisit some of his greatest contributions with the bat for India in the whites.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 8 May 2025 07:30:31 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[MS Dhoni praises CSK after victory over KKR, but remains coy on IPL future: ‘Nothing to decide as of now’]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/kkr-csk-ipl-2025-ms-dhoni-hails-mental-toughness-ajinkya-rahane-eden-gardens-reactions-13886488.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[Chennai Super Kings appeared headed for their 10th defeat in 12 games this season after getting reduced to 60/5 while chasing 180 when a blazing 22-ball fifty by Dewald Brevis along with a finishing touch provided by Dhoni helped the team beat Kolkata Knight Riders by two wickets. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 8 May 2025 24:33:31 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Rohit Sharma retires from Test cricket: 'A master, a leader & a gem', Gambhir, Jaiswal leads tributes]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket on Wednesday, a little over a month before India's next assignment in the format – a five-match series against England – gets underway. The 'Hitman' retires from the format with 4,301 runs in 67 matches with 12 tons and 18 fifties. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 7 May 2025 23:11:36 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[BCCI pays tribute to Operation Sindoor during KKR-CSK IPL match in Kolkata: 'Proud of the Indian Armed Forces']]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/bcci-pays-tribute-to-operation-sindoor-indian-army-during-kkr-csk-match-in-kolkata-eden-gardens-13886463.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[KKR and CSK players stood shoulder-to-shoulder while the national anthem was played at the Eden Gardens ahead of Match 57 of the 2025 Indian Premier League. "Proud of the Indian Armed Forces," read a message on a digital screen behind the players while the national anthem was being sung. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 7 May 2025 21:57:44 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Rohit Sharma announces retirement from Test cricket, to continue playing ODIs]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Rohit Sharma retires from the Test format after scoring 4,301 runs in 67 matches including 12 centuries and 18 fifties. The 'Hitman', who led India to the Champions Trophy triumph recently, announced his decision on Instagram on Wednesday. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 7 May 2025 19:49:03 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[KKR vs CSK Highlights, Today IPL Match: Chennai Super Kings win thriller at Eden Gardens by 2 wickets]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings Match Scorecard: Dewald Brevis slams 52 off 25 after Urvil Patel shines on debut with 31 off 11 while MS Dhoni pulls off a successful finish as CSK chase down the 180-run target set by KKR with two wickets and as many deliveries to spare. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 7 May 2025 23:50:12 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Rohit Sharma to be sacked as Test captain ahead of India's tour of England: Report]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/rohit-sharma-set-to-be-sacked-as-test-captain-india-tour-of-england-report-13886427.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[Rohit Sharma was believed to have had the BCCI's support as captain for India's upcoming five-Test series in England despite the team's disastrous run in recent red-ball assignments. A report, however, states the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee isn't too keen on continuing with him as Test leader. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 7 May 2025 18:58:40 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Operation Sindoor: Current season of Pakistan Super League to continue, says PCB amid rising tensions]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Defending PSL champions Islamabad United face current leaders Quetta Gladiators in Rawalpindi, the city that houses the Pakistan Army's headquarters, less than 24 hours after a series of co-ordinated strikes by the Indian Army at terror camps located inside Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 7 May 2025 18:31:05 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Exclusive | 'If you want to define consistency, look no further than Virat Kohli': Anjum Chopra]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/anjum-chopra-exclulsive-interview-ipl-2025-virat-kohli-ms-dhoni-jasprit-bumrah-rcb-mi-csk-13886367.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[In an exclusive interview, former India women's captain Anjum Chopra, who is currently part of the commentary panel for the 2025 Indian Premier League, sheds light on Virat Kohli's incredible consistency, CSK's poor season, a potential first-time IPL champion and more. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 7 May 2025 17:14:25 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[PBKS vs MI match moved out of Dharamsala after Operation Sindoor; PBKS vs DC could be rescheduled]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mumbai Indians will no longer have to travel to Dharamsala for their IPL 2025 match against Punjab Kings amid fears of possible retaliation from Pakistan following Operation Sindoor.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 7 May 2025 15:54:16 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Operation Sindoor and IPL: T20 league to continue but PBKS vs MI shifted from Dharamsala to Mumbai]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The rising tensions between India and Pakistan in the aftermath of the Operation Sindoor has resulted in PBKS' match against MI being shifted from Dharamsala to Mumbai. However, no major changes are expected in IPL 2025 overall schedule. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[BCCI fines Ashish Nehra, Hardik Pandya for IPL code of conduct breaches as GT beat MI in a thriller]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Besides GT coach Ashish Nehra being punished, Hardik Pandya has been fined Rs 24 lakh while his Mumbai Indians teammates could be fined up to Rs 6 lakh for breaching IPL's code of conduct. 
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      <title><![CDATA['We’re ONE TEAM! Jai Hind': Tendulkar, Sehwag and other cricketers hail Army after Operation Sindoor]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Former and current Indian cricketers including Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag and Varun Chakravarthy have hailed the Indian armed forces as they attack terrorist camp sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir in response to Pahalgam terror attack. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Hardik Pandya takes blame for Mumbai Indians' defeat but avoids final over talk: 'That, in my eyes, is indeed a crime']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has taken the blame for the team's defeat to Gujarat Titans, but not for choosing not to bowl the final over — a decision for which he is facing criticism. 
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      <title><![CDATA[Hardik Pandya criticised for not bowling final over vs GT: 'You are the captain, you are used to such conditions']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Experts pointed out Hardik Pandya's decision to give the final over to Deepak Chahar, instead of taking the responsibility himself, as the reason for Mumbai Indians' loss to Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[MI vs GT: Dramatic last over that sealed the win for Gujarat in rain-hit thriller at Wankhede]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/ipl-2025-gt-vs-mi-last-over-thriller-wankhede-rain-delay-hardik-pandya-deepak-chahar-13886118.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[Gujarat Titans pulled off a stunning last-over win against Mumbai Indians in a rain-hit IPL 2025 thriller at Wankhede. Chasing 147 in 19 overs, GT won by 3 wickets with zero balls to spare as Rahul Tewatia, Gerald Coetzee, and Arshad Khan held their nerve in the final over.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 7 May 2025 07:00:30 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Virat Kohli reveals Mark Boucher had 'biggest impact' on him early in his career: 'He really stunned me']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Kohli also revealed how legendary South African wicketkeeper Boucher, whom he shared the Royal Challengers Bengaluru dressing room with in the first three seasons of the Indian Premier League, pointed out and worked on his weakness in facing short balls. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 6 May 2025 22:28:11 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Gambhir joins chorus calling for India to completely boycott Pakistan: 'Nothing comes close to losing a loved one']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Speaking at ABP News’ ‘India At 2047’ Summit on Tuesday, Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir added that it was up to the BCCI and the Indian government to decide whether the Men in Blue would face Pakistan at this year's Asia Cup and beyond. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 6 May 2025 21:26:28 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Rayudu says Pant's horrid run the result of being 'pretty stubborn'; Gilchrist 'doesn't see spark' in LSG captain]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/rishabh-pant-lsg-ipl-2025-lucknow-super-giants-ambati-rayudu-adam-gilchrist-poor-form-13886050.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[Rishabh Pant, who had been bought for a record-breaking Rs 27 crore in the mega auction, has scored just 128 runs in 11 outings this IPL season at a strike rate under 100. Former cricketers Adam Gilchrist and Ambati Rayudu discuss the Lucknow Super Giants captain's sharp decline in form. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 6 May 2025 20:23:08 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Why Rabada isn't playing MI-GT match despite being cleared to play after drug ban? Gujarat Titans skipper Gill explains]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/mi-vs-gt-ipl-2025-kagiso-rabada-drug-ban-shubman-gill-playing-xi-wankhede-13886038.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[Kagiso Rabada had been cleared to play Gujarat Titans' away match against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium after serving a reduced ban for recreational drug use. The South African pacer, however, wasn't included in GT's lineup for the match. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 6 May 2025 19:43:53 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Gautam Gambhir slams Indian commentators, reveals if he misses his old job at KKR: 'Honestly, not']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir has slammed his critics, saying that some former cricketers sitting in commentary box for 25 years think Indian cricket is their family property. Meanwhile, Gambhir also opened up on whether he misses his old KKR job.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 6 May 2025 18:48:25 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[IND vs ENG: Why Indian pace attack is in a state of limbo ahead of all-important England tour]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Indian team travels to England for a five-Test series after the conclusion of the ongoing Indian Premier League, with senior pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami set to play a crucial role helping their team win a Test series on English soil after 18 years. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 6 May 2025 18:43:41 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Why RCB failed to get the court to block Uber ad featuring SRH batter Travis Head]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/rcb-vs-uber-travis-head-ad-delhi-high-court-verdict-ipl-2025-13885994.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) failed to get Uber’s viral ad featuring Travis Head removed. The Delhi High Court has ruled in favour of Uber and has denied RCB's claim. The court noted that the ad was humorous and not defamatory or a trademark violation. Here's everything to know about the case.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[IPL 2025: Will we see a first-time champion? Can RCB win? Gilchrist and Bhattacharjya analyse]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/ipl-2025-first-time-champion-rcb-pbks-dc-gilchrist-bhattacharjya-analyse-13885932.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[Legendary Adam Gilchrist and expert Joy Bhattacharjya analyse if we can see a first-time champion in IPL 2025 and what it takes to win the Indian Premier League title.
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 6 May 2025 17:41:00 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[MI vs GT IPL 2025 Highlights: Gujarat Titans beat Mumbai Indians by 3 wickets (DLS) in rain-affected match]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/mi-vs-gt-ipl-2025-live-score-high-flying-mumbai-indians-eye-revenge-against-gujarat-titans-at-wankhede-liveblog-13885955.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[GT vs MI IPL 2025 Highlights: Gujarat Titans pulled off a stunning last-over victory against Mumbai Indians in a rain-hit nail-biter at the Wankhede Stadium. Chasing a revised target of 147 in 19 overs, Rahul Tewatia and Gerald Coetzee turned the game on its head with late fireworks before Coetzee fell on the penultimate ball. With 1 run needed off the final delivery, Arshad Khan kept his nerve and took a single to seal a sensational 3-wicket win for GT. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 7 May 2025 01:03:58 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Senior govt officials fight over seat at Chinnaswamy’s elite box while RCB and CSK produce an all-time classic: Report]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/rcb-csk-ipl-2025-chinnaswamy-diamond-box-ipl-it-officials-families-fight-cubbon-park-police-station-13885911.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[The weekend showdown in Bengaluru between RCB and CSK witnessed a pitched battle of a very different nature take place off the field, with families of two senior government officials getting into a war of words over a seat at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium's Diamond Box. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 6 May 2025 15:31:40 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[MI vs GT: How Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Titans match at Wankhede will affect race to IPL 2025 playoffs]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans lock horns for the second time in the 2025 Indian Premier League, with Tuesday's clash taking place at the Wankhede Stadium. GT had collected a 36-run victory when the two sides had met at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium earlier this season. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 6 May 2025 14:21:54 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pahalgam attack: Indian cricket boycott could reportedly lead to loss of INR 350 crore for Pakistan and Bangladesh]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[While the BCCI has been advised to completely boycott Pakistan following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Bangladesh could be facing India's wrath as well in the coming days following a retired army officer's threat against New Delhi. Here's how an Indian boycott will affect Pakistan and Bangladesh's cricket boards. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 6 May 2025 13:13:00 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA['Mumbai Indians need boundary runners': Jayawardene explains playing Rohit Sharma as Impact Sub in IPL 2025]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mumbai Indians coach explains why former captain Rohit Sharma has been relegated to an Impact Sub role in IPL 2025.  ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 6 May 2025 11:34:58 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Gavaskar criticises BCCI's uncapped player rule that helped CSK retain Dhoni: 'Indian cricket takes a bit of a beating']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has questioned the BCCI tweaking its uncapped player rule that helped CSK retain MS Dhoni and its impact on Indian cricket. 
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 6 May 2025 09:28:24 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[IPL 2025: How the washout against SRH will impact Delhi Capitals' playoff hopes]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Delhi Capitals’ playoff hopes took a hit after their IPL 2025 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad was washed out due to rain. With only three matches remaining, here are the implications of the no-result on DC's playoff chances this season.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 6 May 2025 07:00:36 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA['Just not consistent enough': Daniel Vettori reacts after SRH crash out of playoffs race]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Sunrisers Hyderabad were knocked out of IPL 2025 after rain washed out their clash against Delhi Capitals. SRH head coach Daniel Vettori opened up on the exit and clarified what went wrong for them this season.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sania Mirza opens up about her personal life after divorce with Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Indian tennis star Sania Mirza recently opened up about her life and motherhood. She married Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik in 2010 and has a son named Izhaan. The couple divorced in 2024 after Shoaib Malik confirmed his relationship to Sana Javed.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Explained: What will happen to County batter who carried mobile phone to pitch that fell out of his pocket mid-run]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Lancashire’s Tom Bailey dropped his mobile phone mid-run during a County Championship match, raising questions about the rules on carrying electronic devices in cricket. Here's what the laws say.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 5 May 2025 22:29:34 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[David Warner takes a brutal dig at Shaheen Afridi during post-match presentation in PSL]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[David Warner took a cheeky dig at Shaheen Afridi after Karachi Kings' win over Lahore Qalandars in PSL 2025. Warner mocked Lahore's spin-heavy strategy that completely backfired on a flat pitch.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 5 May 2025 21:55:25 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Gareth Southgate offers heartfelt advice to RR players after IPL 2025 elimination: 'The past isn't your fault guys']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[After RR’s narrow loss to KKR, former England football manager Gareth Southgate shared heartfelt advice with the team. Southgate was seen supporting RR during their recent IPL 2025 matches from the stands. He was there at Eden Gardens when RR suffered a 1-run loss and got eliminated.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 5 May 2025 20:43:00 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[How the world has changed since Punjab Kings last collected more than 14 points in an IPL season and won at Dharamsala]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Punjab Kings went past the 14-mark barrier in the Indian Premier League for the first time in 11 years, and collected a victory at Dharamsala's HPCA Stadium after 12 with their 37-run victory over Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 5 May 2025 20:38:12 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[SRH vs DC IPL 2025 Highlights: Match called off due to rain, both teams share a point]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/srh-vs-dc-live-score-2025-ipl-match-55-live-cricket-score-updates-sunrisers-hyderabad-vs-delhi-capitals-full-scorecard-hyderabad-pat-cummins-axar-patel-liveblog-13885671.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[IPL 2025 SRH vs DC Highlights: The match has been called off due to heavy rain in Hyderabad. This after Delhi Capitals posted 133/7 in their 20 overs. DC suffered a top-order collapse, losing five wickets inside the first seven overs. However, late fightbacks from Tristan Stubbs (41) and Ashutosh Sharma (41 off 26) gave them something to bowl at. However, rain started pouring after the first innings and the match had to be abandoned.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 6 May 2025 17:14:37 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Kagiso Rabada free to play after serving reduced drug ban, will feature in GT's next IPL 2025 match]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Kagiso Rabada has completed a one-month suspension for recreational drug use during SA20 and has now been cleared to return for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025. He had left the GT camp earlier in April citing personal reasons. But the real reason was revealed later.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 5 May 2025 18:25:07 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Tim Paine questions silence over Kagiso Rabada's drug suspension: 'People deserve to know']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Former Australia captain Tim Paine has slammed the secrecy over Kagiso Rabada’s drug suspension. He has called for full transparency in the case as Rabada remains in contention to play in IPL 2025 and WTC Final.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 5 May 2025 17:45:03 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Jasprit Bumrah reportedly declined leadership role for marquee Test series in England; India A likely to leave on 25 May]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/jasprit-bumrah-declined-captaincy-india-england-test-series-india-a-likely-to-leave-by-25-may-report-13885610.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[Jasprit Bumrah was widely expected to take over as India Test captain on a full-time basis starting with the five-match series against England next month, having led the Indian team to their only triumph in the underwhelming tour of Australia. The senior pacer, however, is reportedly no longer being considered for a leadership role. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 5 May 2025 17:12:15 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[India continue dominance in annual ICC rankings update, Pakistan slip across all formats]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[India continue to dominate the ICC rankings in white-ball formats after their recent Champions Trophy and bilateral, wins. Meanwhile, Pakistan have dropped in all three formats reflecting their inconsistent performances onto the ICC standings. Australia are leading in Tests with England rising to a surprising second spot.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 5 May 2025 16:52:07 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[IPL playoff scenarios: How SRH vs DC clash in Hyderabad will affect current standings, race to playoffs]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Sunrisers Hyderabad host Delhi Capitals in Match 55 of the 2025 Indian Premier League at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Monday. Here's how the SRH-DC clash will affect the current team standings and playoff scenarios.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 5 May 2025 14:46:08 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Virender Sehwag offers advice to struggling Rishabh Pant: 'Should call Dhoni... watch his old IPL clips']]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/rishabh-pant-form-lsg-ipl-2025-virender-sehwag-advice-ms-dhoni-lucknow-super-giants-13885544.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[Rishabh Pant, who became the most expensive player in IPL history after Lucknow Super Giants bought him for Rs 27 crore, has scored just 128 runs in 11 outings at a strike rate that's not even touching 100 in what is his worst season ever. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 5 May 2025 13:45:01 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pakistan cricketers and YouTubers hurting 'financially' after India block their channels: 'Ban is going to hit hard']]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/pakistan-cricketers-and-youtubers-hurting-financially-after-india-block-their-channels-ban-is-going-to-hit-hard-13885505.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Government of India blocked access to 16 YouTube accounts belonging to Pakistani cricket icons such as Shoaib Akhtar as well as news channels and popular content creators in the aftermath of the deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 5 May 2025 12:07:50 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sunil Gavaskar criticised, called ‘stupid’ by former Pakistan cricketers for Asia Cup comments: ‘Let the investigation conclude’]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/sunil-gavaskar-criticised-called-stupid-by-ex-pakistan-cricketers-for-asia-cup-comments-javed-miandad-basit-ali-13885493.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[Sunil Gavaskar had recently expressed doubt over Pakistan's participation in the Asia Cup, which is set to be jointly-hosted by India and Sri Lanka later this year, in the aftermath of the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that left 26 civilians dead. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 5 May 2025 10:52:10 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Rishabh Pant's nightmare season sinks LSG further as Rs 27 crore gamble goes wrong]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Rishabh Pant's IPL 2025 campaign has been underwhelming with just 128 runs at a strike rate below 100. As LSG's playoff hopes fade, pressure mounts on the 27 crore skipper to deliver when it matters most.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 5 May 2025 07:00:27 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA['We knew we needed 200-plus': Prabhsimran, Arshdeep star as PBKS dominate LSG in Dharamsala]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/ipl-2025-pbks-vs-lsg-prabhsimran-arshdeep-shine-shreyas-iyer-rishabh-pant-reaction-13885434.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[Punjab Kings snapped their home losing streak in Dharamsala with a dominant 37-run win over Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025. Prabhsimran Singh’s 91 and Arshdeep Singh’s 3-wicket haul powered PBKS to a crucial victory in the playoff race.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 5 May 2025 24:53:39 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Riyan Parag's old tweet goes viral after he smashes Moeen Ali for five sixes during KKR-RR match in Kolkata]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/riyan-parag-kkr-rr-ipl-2025-old-tweet-goes-viral-after-smashing-moeen-ali-for-five-sixes-13885394.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[Riyan Parag smashed veteran off-spinner Moeen Ali for five sixes in an over during his blistering knock of 95 off 45 balls, which inspired a dramatic fightback from the Rajasthan Royals that nearly helped them defeat Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 4 May 2025 20:05:29 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[BCCI, RR urged to 'protect' Suryavanshi after dream IPL debut, ensure he follows Tendulkar's footsteps and not Kambli]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/vaibhav-suryavanshi-ipl-2025-bcci-rajasthan-royals-greg-chappell-sachin-tendulkar-vinod-kambli-13885371.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[Vaibhav Suryavanshi has go this Indian Premier League career off to a dream start, hitting a six in his very first delivery and smashing a 35-ball century in just his third appearance. Former Australia captain Greg Chappell, however, has urged both the BCCI as well as Rajasthan Royals to take special care of the young prodigy. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 4 May 2025 18:59:05 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mohammed Shami’s struggles in IPL 2025 raise concerns about his future: 'He is not 29-year-old anymore']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mohammed Shami’s poor form in IPL 2025 has sparked concerns ahead of India’s tour of England. Experts like Danny Morrison and Aakash Chopra have questioned whether Shami has fully recovered from injury and if he’s still fit for top-level cricket.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 4 May 2025 18:21:27 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[PBKS vs LSG IPL 2025 Highlights: Punjab Kings crush Lucknow Super Giants by 37 runs]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/pbks-vs-lsg-live-score-2025-ipl-match-54-live-cricket-score-updates-punjab-kings-vs-lucknow-super-giants-full-scorecard-dharamsala-shreyas-iyer-rishabh-pant-liveblog-13885364.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[IPL 2025 PBKS vs LSG Highlights: Punjab Kings have clinched a comprehensive 37-run win over Lucknow Super Giants in Dharamsala. Arshdeep Singh starred with the ball, picking up 3/16, while Azmatullah Omarzai bagged 2/33 to dismantle LSG’s top order. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 5 May 2025 24:23:55 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[PSL player signed as replacement by Punjab Kings sign for Glenn Maxwell]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Punjab Kings have turned to the Pakistan Super League in order to sign a replacement for all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the 2025 Indian Premier League due to a broken record. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[IPL 2025 playoff scenarios: RCB, MI and GT in pole position; SRH on the verge of joining CSK and RR on the way out]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans have been the standout teams so far in the 2025 Indian Premier League and are on the verge of sealing a top-four finish. With the season in its business end, here are the playoff scenarios for each of the 10 teams.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[KKR vs RR LIVE Score, IPL Match Today: Kolkata Knight Riders defeat Rajasthan Royals by 1 run]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/kkr-vs-rr-live-score-2025-ipl-match-53-live-cricket-score-updates-kolkata-knight-riders-vs-rajasthan-royals-full-scorecard-eden-gardens-liveblog-13885345.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[IPL Match Today LIVE Updates, KKR vs RR Scorecard: Moeen Ali and Ramandeep Singh return to the Kolkata Knight Riders playing XI while Rajasthan Royals make a triple change, bringing Wanindu Hasaranga, Kunal Rathore and Yudhvir Singh into the lineup. Follow our live blog for the latest score and updates on the KKR-RR match. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 4 May 2025 20:01:45 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[RCB mentor Karthik provides update on Hazlewood and Salt's return after duo miss victory over CSK at Chinnaswamy]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Josh Hazlewood and opener Phil Salt missed Saturday's high-scoring thriller against Chennai Super Kings at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, with the latter sitting out for a second consecutive match. Mentor Dinesh Karthik, however, expects the two to return to action soon. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA['Smartest bowling unit will win IPL': KKR pacer Anrich Nortje exclusive interview]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[In an exclusive interview ahead of Kolkata Knight Riders' home game against Rajasthan Royals, Anrich Nortje discusses the evolution of T20 cricket, the challenge bowlers face under the Impact Player rule, what it’ll take for KKR to stay in the hunt for the playoffs and more. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 4 May 2025 11:29:22 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Why Dhoni and Jadeja are no longer a reliable insurance for CSK; latest game against RCB shows]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[In a thrilling IPL 2025 encounter at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) narrowly lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by just two runs. This match marked another instance where CSK struggled in a close chase despite the presence of MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja at the crease. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 4 May 2025 07:00:23 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[MS Dhoni takes the blame for Chennai's 2-run loss in Bengaluru: 'I should've converted more shots']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[MS Dhoni took the blame after CSK lost by just 2 runs to RCB in IPL 2025 on Saturday. Despite heroic knocks from Ayush Mhatre and Ravindra Jadeja, Romario Shepherd’s explosive 53 not out and Yash Dayal’s calm final over sealed a thrilling win for Bengaluru.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ravi Shastri names young batter he wants in India’s Test squad for England series: 'He seems like a class player']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Former India coach Ravi Shastri has suggested fresh faces for the upcoming Test series in England. He named players with strong performances who should be included in the Indian squad for the crucial tour.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 3 May 2025 21:52:45 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pakistan bans IPL broadcast in response to India's digital block on PSL and cricketers' social media accounts: Reports]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Pakistan has reportedly banned IPL 2025 streaming in response to India halting PSL broadcasts after the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Here's what we know so far.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 3 May 2025 21:02:08 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[RCB vs CSK IPL 2025 Highlights: Yash Dayal's redemption as RCB beat CSK by 2 runs]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/rcb-vs-csk-live-score-2025-ipl-match-52-live-cricket-score-updates-royal-challengers-bengaluru-vs-chennai-super-kings-full-scorecard-m-chinnaswamy-stadium-virat-kohli-ms-dhoni-liveblog-13885220.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[IPL 2025 RCB vs CSK Highlights: In a thrilling IPL 2025 clash at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) edged out Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by a mere two runs. The match concluded dramatically, with CSK needing four runs off the final ball, but they couldn't cross the line thanks to Yash Dayal's tight bowling.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 4 May 2025 24:25:31 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Kagiso Rabada issues statement after being banned for using recreational drug: 'I am deeply sorry']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[South Africa and Gujarat Titans fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has received a provisional ban after testing positive for a recreational drug. Rabada has finally clarified his departure from IPL 2025, which he had earlier cited as 'personal reasons.']]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 3 May 2025 20:04:20 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[How India-Pakistan sporting ties have nosedived after Pahalgam terror attack]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[India-Pakistan sporting ties have worsened after the Pahalgam terror attack. This has led to India's withdrawal from Central Asian Volleyball event and calls for complete cricket boycott. Social media handles and YouTube channels of several prominent Pakistanis have also been banned in India.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 3 May 2025 17:20:31 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[No Pakistan in Asia Cup? ACC to get disbanded? Gavaskar predicts major changes in Asian cricket]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar believes major changes could be on the horizon in Asian cricket, including the possible disbanding of the Asian Cricket Council or Pakistan being excluded from the Asia Cup if relations with India don’t improve.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 3 May 2025 15:40:42 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[England cricket, football associations ban transgender women from women games]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The decision by the highest footballing and cricketing bodies in England have come after the UK Supreme Court ruled that only biological and not trans women meet the definition of a woman under equality laws.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Virat Kohli clarifies liking Avneet Kaur’s Instagram picture: 'Algorithm incorrectly registered interaction']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[As news of Virat Kohli liking Avneet Kaur's picture went viral on social media, the star cricketer explained that it was a mistake made by Instagram's algorithm. Fans, however, had a lot of fun at Kohli's expense.  
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      <title><![CDATA[RCB vs CSK: Rain threat looms large as Kohli face Dhoni in Bengaluru]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[There are chances that rain could play spoilsport in what could be the final meeting between Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni in the IPL. Check out the weather forecast for Bengaluru. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 3 May 2025 12:29:53 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Afridi’s Instagram, X handles blocked in India over anti-Indian Army remarks; Babar, Akram’s accounts also suspended]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The social media handles of multiple current and former Pakistan cricketers including Shahid Afridi, Babar Azam and Wasim AKram have been suspended in India in the wake of the Pahalgam terror Attack. 
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 3 May 2025 11:02:05 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Shubman Gill accused of trying to 'look like Kohli' after spat with umpire; Abhishek Sharma steps in to calm GT skipper]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/ipl-gt-vs-srh-shubman-gill-umpires-fight-abhishek-sharma-clams-down-gt-captain-watch-video-13885071.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[Shubman Gill had another run-in with an IPL umpire on Friday, but this time, opposition batter and Punjab teammate Abhishek Sharma was there to try and calm him down. Gill's antics, however, have drawn criticism from fans.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 3 May 2025 07:58:41 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[22 dot balls, top-order sync and a stunning catch: How GT all but killed SRH’s playoff hopes]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Gujarat Titans' heavy-metal batting blew away Sunrisers Hyderabad — and with them, almost ended their IPL 2025 playoff chances. The highlights of the win were relentless aggression from the Titans' top order and a brilliant catch by Rashid Khan.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 3 May 2025 07:26:00 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Northeast remarks from Bangladesh may lead to cancellation of India’s cricket tour; Asian Cup also in limbo: Report]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[There have been calls for the BCCI and India to boycott Pakistan in the cricketing world, but a boycott of Bangladesh is also being considered following disparaging remarks about occupying Northeast India.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Amid rising India–Pakistan tensions, Rizwan says Kohli is like family, urges not to mix sports with politics]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[While 26 lives were lost in the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan says it should not impact India-Pakistan cricketing ties. He also spoke about Virat Kohli and his relationship. 
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      <title><![CDATA[Sreesanth suspended by Kerala Cricket Association for Sanju Samson comments; batter's father can also face action]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[While former Indian pacer S Sreesanth has been suspended for his 'defamatory' comments regarding Sanju Samson’s exclusion from Indian team, the batter's father could also face action from Kerala Cricket Association.
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      <title><![CDATA[CSK’s IPL 2025 struggles: What’s broken and what needs fixing for a turnaround]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Chennai Super Kings (CSK) stubbornness to stick with their old-school philosophy under MS Dhoni's leadership has led to a disastrous IPL season. Its time for the franchise to make a strategic pivot, invest in their future to honour the past. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Rohit Sharma DRS controversy: Fans slam MI batter, umpires for review after 'timer was over']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Rohit Sharma is facing flak from fans for allegedly taking a successful DRS review after the timer had expired. But amid the criticism, video footage tells a different story.
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      <title><![CDATA[Rohit shares words of advice with teenage sensation Vaibhav after two-ball duck; fans hail India captain: 'Always encouraging youngsters']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Indian captain Rohit Sharma shared a few words of encouragement with Vaibhav Suryavanshi after the 14-year-old was dismissed for a duck as MI defeated RR. Rohit's gesture is going viral. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 2 May 2025 09:23:35 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[RR vs MI Stats: Rohit joins Kohli in an exclusive club; Mumbai Indians post joint-highest total in Jaipur]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/rr-vs-mi-ipl-2025-statistics-rohit-sharma-suryakumar-yadav-mumbai-indians-trent-boult-13884795.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[Mumbai Indians thrashed Rajasthan Royals by 100 runs to collect their sixth consecutive victory in the ongoing Indian Premier League season, ending the Riyan Parag-led side's hopes of sneaking into the playoffs in the process. Here are some key numbers from Thursday's clash at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 2 May 2025 07:16:56 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[PBKS coach Ponting explains reason behind delay in naming injury replacements: 'With PSL happening at the same time...']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Punjab Kings will be without pacer Lockie Ferguson and all-rounder Glenn Maxwell for the rest of the ongoing Indian Premier League, but are yet to name replacements for the two overseas players. Head coach Ricky Ponting explains why. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 2 May 2025 05:00:24 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Captain Hardik Pandya emphasises on staying 'humble and disciplined' as MI knock RR out of IPL 2025 with 100-run triumph]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mumbai Indians produced a dominant all-round performance on Thursday, collecting their first win at Jaipur's Sawai Mansingh Stadium since 2012 with a 100-run victory that dashed Rajasthan Royals' hopes of making the IPL 2025 playoffs. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 2 May 2025 01:14:01 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Vijender Singh sparks discussion on Vaibhav Suryavanshi's age with cryptic post on social media]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/vijender-singh-vaibhav-suryavanshi-age-debate-cryptic-post-x-rajasthan-royals-ipl-2025-13884727.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[Vaibhav Suryavanshi's age and the authenticity of his official date of birth has been a major talking point in the cricketing world ever since the left-handed opener from Bihar got his IPL career off to a sensational start with an explosive knock against LSG and a 35-ball century against GT. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 1 May 2025 19:38:52 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[RR vs MI Highlights, IPL Match Today: Dominant Mumbai thrash Rajasthan by 100 runs, collect sixth consecutive win]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/rr-vs-mi-live-score-2025-ipl-match-50-live-cricket-score-updates-rajasthan-royals-vs-mumbai-indians-full-scorecard-sawai-mansingh-stadium-vaibhav-suryavanshi-jasprit-bumrah-liveblog-13884717.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[IPL Match Today Highlights, RR vs MI Scorecard: Mumbai Indians produce a dominant all-round display at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium bowling Rajasthan Royals out for 117 after posting a commanding 217/2 to collect their sixth victory on the trot and their first in Jaipur since 2012. Hardik Pandya's side move to the top of the points table as a result of their victory.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[India vs Pakistan in group stage? ICC sets the ball rolling for Women’s T20 World Cup 2026]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will include 12 teams, the highest of all time. These teams will be split in two groups at the start. Will India and Pakistan be kept apart?
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      <title><![CDATA['93,000 Pakistani soldiers surrendered to Indian army': World Championship medallist boxer sends reminder to Shahid Afridi]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Indian boxer and 2017 World Championship medallist has slammed Shahid Afridi for questioning the Indian Army. He also said that the world knows Pakistan 'sponsors' terrorism.  ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[India squad for England Tests: Announcement next week; Rohit shortlisted, Iyer to miss out: Report]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Rohit Sharma is reportedly set to captain the Indian Test team in England but Shreyas Iyer could miss out while a RCB player is also in contention.
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 1 May 2025 16:05:46 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[MS Dhoni's meeting with CSK owner goes viral as fans speculate on big decision]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[After MS Dhoni was seen chatting with the CSK owner following Chennai's elimination from IPL 2025, fans have begun to speculate that the legendary captain has played his last match at the home venue.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pollock says CSK don't need Dhoni in IPL 2026, Gilchrist says MS is 'above hall of fame']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[South African great Shaun Pollock didn’t mince his words, stating that the time has come for CSK to move on from legendary captain MS Dhoni, who led them to five IPL titles. Adam Gilchrist also reflected on Dhoni’s successful IPL career.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[IPL 2025: Who is Mumbai Indians' new spinner Raghu Sharma, the replacement for Vignesh Puthur?]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mumbai Indians have been forced to bring in a new spinner Raghu Sharma for the remainder of IPL 2025 after injury to Vignesh Puthur.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 1 May 2025 12:24:55 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Shahid Afridi's YouTube channel blocked in India, but Instagram account remains active as Arshad Nadeem faces action]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/india-takes-action-against-shahid-afridi-youtube-channel-blocked-instagram-account-active-arshad-nadeem-13884562.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[Shahid Afridi's YouTube account has been blocked in India after he made disparaging remarks against the Indian Army. However, his Instagram account remains active and also of many active Pakistan cricketers. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 1 May 2025 10:55:10 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Are CSK still in the IPL 2025 playoffs race after their four-wicket defeat against PBKS? Scenarios explained]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/csk-pbks-chennai-super-kings-ipl-2025-playoffs-race-scenarios-explained-13884524.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[Chennai Super Kings remained rooted to the bottom of the 10-team Indian Premier League points table following their four-wicket loss against Punjab Kings at Chepauk on Wednesday, which was their eighth defeat in 10 matches this season. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 1 May 2025 08:11:21 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Is Saudi Arabia considering direct investment in Indian Premier League? IPL chairman Arun Dhumal explains]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Even though Saudi Arabia has been setting its sights on cricket for some time now, IPL chairman Arun Dhumal isn't expecting the Gulf Kingdom to take game-changing decisions anytime soon the way it has in football, tennis, golf and other sports. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[IPL 2025: BCCI slapped with legal notice over naming AI robot dog 'Champak']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA['Champak' the AI robot dog was introduced in the ongoing IPL season and went viral after making its debut during the Delhi Capitals-Mumbai Indians game on 13 April. Delhi Press, owner of a popular children's magazine that went by the same name, has since accused the BCCI of copyright infringement. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[MS Dhoni laments late collapse as PBKS knock CSK out at Chepauk: 'Seven deliveries mean a lot']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Chennai Super Kings were well on their way to posting a score above 200, thanks to Sam Curran's explosive 88 off 47 balls, only to get bowled out for 190 after losing their last five wickets for six runs in a space of seven deliveries. Punjab Kings later won by four wickets thanks to Shreyas Iyer's 72 off 41 balls. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Yuzvendra Chahal collects second IPL hat-trick as PBKS bowl CSK out for 190: 'Plan was to bowl on...']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Senior India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal dismissed MS Dhoni in the second delivery of the penultimate over before getting rid of Deepak Hooda, Anshul Kamboj and Noor Ahmad in his last three deliveries of the evening to finish with figures of 4/32 at Chepauk.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[MS Dhoni drops major hint on future with CSK and Indian Premier League: 'I don't know I'm coming for the next game']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Commentator Danny Morrison asked Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni if he was coming back for the next season of the Indian Premier League or not during toss in Wednesday's home game against Punjab Kings. 'Captain Cool' came up with a crisp reply before moving on to other topics.   ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Apr 2025 21:32:04 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pahalgam attack: PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi dares India again, blames New Delhi for Jaffar Express hijacking]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who also happens to be the country's Interior Minister, said Islamabad would respond with double the force if India chose to act militarily in response to the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Apr 2025 20:44:27 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Virat Kohli's brother slams Sanjay Manjrekar after IPL 2025 strike rate debate: 'Easy to talk']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Vikas Kohli is not happy with Sanjay Manjrekar highlighting the batters who have scored 'big' runs at a higher strike rate than Virat Kohli.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Apr 2025 16:11:49 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Former RCB Director of Cricket Operations could ne next Pakistan cricket team head coach]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Pakistan Cricket Board is reportedly looking to hire a former RCB Director of Cricket Operations as the next head coach of the Pakistan cricket team. Meanwhile, Azhar Mahmood is also interested in the job.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:47:04 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Kuldeep Yadav slaps Rinku Singh after terrible outing against KKR batter; fans slam spinner: 'Shows lack of respect']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Kuldeep Yadav had a rough outing as Rinku Singh scored 22 runs off just 11 balls against him during the DC vs KKR match. After the game, Kuldeep was seen slapping Rinku — most likely in playful banter — but the senior spinner is facing criticism for his actions.
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:07:45 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[As tensions rise between India and Pakistan, former Pakistan cricketers turn social media into a battleground]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Shahid Afridi, Junaid Khan, and Moin Khan have turned social media into a battleground since the Phalgam terror attack, taking jibes and trading insults aimed at India.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:02:40 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[IPL 2025 playoff race: KKR victory makes the fight for the top-two spots even crazier]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The IPL 2025 playoff race has heated up after Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals pulled off major upsets in the last two days. Check where teams stand on the points table and what each team needs to qualify for the playoffs.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Apr 2025 05:30:16 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sunil Narine's magic, Varun's finish keep KKR alive with 14-run win over DC: 'It was a total team effort']]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/ipl-2025-kkr-vs-dc-sunil-narine-andre-russell-ajinkya-rahane-reaction-13884184.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[Sunil Narine starred with a match-winning spell as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated Delhi Capitals (DC) by 14 runs in IPL 2025. Narine took three key wickets and also led the side briefly after Ajinkya Rahane got injured.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Apr 2025 01:10:39 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Rawal, Rana shine as India women defeat South Africa, collect second consecutive win in ODI tri-series]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Pratika Rawal continued her rich vein of form with a measured 78 off 91 balls, helping India post a competitive 276/6 after skipper Harmanpreet Kaur elected to bat. Sneh Rana then snared five wickets as South Africa were bowled out for 261 in 49.2 overs despite Tazmin Brits 109. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 29 Apr 2025 20:09:30 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane among icon players for T20 Mumbai League 2025]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/suryakumar-yadav-shreyas-iyer-ajinkya-rahane-among-icon-players-for-t20-mumbai-league-2025-13884128.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[While Surya leads India in the shortest format, Iyer and Rahane captain Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders respectively in the IPL. Sarfraz Khan, Shardul Thakur, Prithvi Shaw, Shivam Dube and Tushar Deshpande are the other India cricketers named in the list of icon players for the third edition of T20 Mumbai League. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:18:27 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pahalgam attack: Ex-cricketer Moin Khan accuses India of spreading 'false propaganda' against Pakistan]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Former Pakistan captain and wicketkeeper Moin Khan also described the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam as a "false flag operation" orchestrated by India and warned New Delhi of a "strong response" from Islamabad if a war-like situation arose in the future. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:31:36 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Shahid Afridi stoops to new low after Shikhar Dhawan criticism, takes Abhinandan jibe: 'Aao tumhe chai pilata hun']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Shahid Afridi has mocked Shikhar Dhawan with another controversial jibe at the Indian Army after facing criticism over his earlier comments on the Pahalgam terror attack. Afridi’s remarks have sparked outrage in India.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:27:22 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[DC vs KKR, IPL 2025 Highlights: Narine and Varun help Kolkata register 14-run win in Delhi]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/dc-vs-kkr-live-score-scorecard-delhi-capitals-kolkata-knight-riders-updates-arun-jaitley-stadium-liveblog-13884057.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[IPL 2025 DC vs KKR Highlights: Sunil Narine set up KKR's win with key wickets, while Varun Chakravarthy's double strike sealed DC's collapse. The home side fell short, finishing at 190/9 as KKR secured a 14-run victory at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 29 Apr 2025 23:49:45 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA['Entire Bihar and nation are celebrating Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s exceptional batting': Father Sanjiv reacts]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s father Sanjiv, who once sold his farmland to support the cricketer, expressed happiness and proud as the Rajasthan Royals batter created history at the age of 14 in IPL 2025.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:30:57 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Popular podcast 'The Grade Cricketer' comes up with hilarious response to BCCI's clampdown on use of IPL images]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA['The Grade Cricketer' podcast, hosted by Australian cricket writers Sam Perry and Ian Higgins, had received a legal notice from the BCCI regarding their usage of images and logos from the IPL, which forced them to take down hundreds of videos from YouTube and other social media platforms. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:45:07 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Explained: Why RR sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi's age has come under the scanner after his record-breaking century]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Rajasthan Royals opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi struck a 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans in Jaipur on Monday, smashing the second-fastest century in the IPL and also becoming the youngest centurion in the men's T20 format. However, there are doubts as to whether the opener really is 14 years old or not. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 29 Apr 2025 12:14:24 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Shahid Afridi called 'joker' by Owaisi over criticism of Indian Army: 'Do not mention such jokers']]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/shahid-afridi-called-joker-by-asaduddin-owaisi-indian-army-criticism-pahalgam-terror-attack-13883947.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[Pakistan cricket legend Shahid Afridi has been labelled a 'joker' by Indian politician Asaduddin Owaisi after he criticised Indian Army for the Pahalgam terror attack.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 29 Apr 2025 11:58:29 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA['Sanjiv Goenka never criticised KL Rahul, media has shown too much': Former LSG player reveals details of infamous chat]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Vaibhav Suryavanshi is a history-maker at 14: All records broken by Bihar batter in historic knock]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Vaibhav Suryavanshi's whirlwind century at age of 14 has helped him create multiple records including becoming the youngest to smash a hundred in T20 cricket. 
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      <title><![CDATA[Vaibhav Suryavanshi's century is 'greatest ever IPL performance': Legends hail 14-year-old as records tumble in Jaipur]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Some of the biggest names in world cricket were left in awe as 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed a 35-ball century in the IPL 2025 on Monday at Jaipur. He is the youngest batter ever to hit a hundred in T20 cricket and received a lot of praise from the cricketing greats. 
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      <title><![CDATA[Rishabh Pant hits back amid criticism over batting failures: 'Not right to question an individual every time']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[LSG captain Rishabh Pant has finally spoken about his poor form in IPL 2025 after another low score in match against MI on Sunday. Meanwhile, LSG mentor Zaheer Khan has backed him to deliver as a batter and praised his leadership skills.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[How Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s parents helped him become the youngest IPL centurion]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed a 35-ball century for Rajasthan Royals against Gujarat Titans, breaking multiple records and becoming the youngest ever T20 centurion in history. Here's how his father and mother helped him reach the biggest cricket stage at such a young age.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 29 Apr 2025 05:00:08 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Vaibhav Suryavanshi reacts after becoming youngest centurion in IPL history: 'It is like a dream']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed a 35-ball century for Rajasthan Royals against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025. He became the youngest centurion in men's T20 and also the second-fastest in IPL history.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 29 Apr 2025 24:35:32 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi creates history with 35-ball century as RR beat GT by 8 wickets]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed a 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025 on Monday. He etched his name in the record books with his blistering knock. He reached the ton in style by hitting seven consecutive boundaries including a six off Rashid Khan while batting on 94. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 28 Apr 2025 23:18:53 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA['Apne desh ki taraqqi mai dimag lagao': Shikhar Dhawan, Danish Kaneria slam Shahid Afridi's remark on Indian Army]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Shahid Afridi is facing backlash from Shikhar Dhawan and Danish Kaneria after his controversial remarks on the Indian Army following the tragic Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir. Dhawan reminded Afridi of Pakistan's humiliating defeat at the hands of the Indian Army in the 1999 Kargil war.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 28 Apr 2025 22:16:44 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Harshit Rana misses Gautam Gambhir's presence in KKR dressing room: 'He has an aura']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[KKR pacer Harshit Rana has said that he misses the "aura" and "thrill factor" Gautam Gambhir brought to the team last season when they won the title. Kolkata Knight Riders are currently fighting to keep their IPL 2025 playoff hopes alive.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 28 Apr 2025 21:36:52 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Former India captain calls for complete boycott of cricket with Pakistan: 'Can't be played in the shadow of...']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[After the tragic Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir, there are fresh calls for India to completely cut cricket ties with Pakistan, including matches at ICC and ACC tournaments. Former India captain is the latest to join the bandwagon.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:57:19 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[BCCI plans bigger IPL season from 2028, no new teams for now: Chairman Arun Dhumal]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The BCCI is planning to expand the IPL to 94 matches from the 2028 season but has no plans to add new franchises anytime soon. IPL chairman Arun Dhumal recently explained the future roadmap for the league.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 28 Apr 2025 17:47:15 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Why Pradeep Sangwan and not Virat Kohli was picked by Delhi Daredevils in 2008? Virender Sehwag explains]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Virat Kohli and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are a match made in heaven. The batting superstar's 17-year association with RCB, however, was the result of him being rejected by the Delhi Daredevils, the franchise that currently goes by the name Delhi Capitals. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 28 Apr 2025 17:29:49 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[BCCI forces Australia's The Grade Cricketer podcast to remove IPL content from all channels]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Grade Cricketer podcast has been forced to delete all their IPL 2025 videos after receiving a legal notice from BCCI. Host Sam Perry explained the move and revealed plans to continue covering the tournament without using the name IPL or official photos.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[IPL 2025 RR vs GT: Predicted teams, Sawai Mansingh Stadium pitch report and Jaipur weather forecast]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[RR vs GT today IPL match: Rajasthan Royals face Gujarat Titans at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Check all the match details including pitch report.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pahalgam attack: Shoaib Akhtar and Wasay Habib's YouTube channels among several Pakistani accounts banned by India]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The ban follows a recommendation by the Ministry of Home Affairs which cited the spready of "provocative, communally sensitive content" as well as "misleading narratives targetting India, its military, and security agencies" as the reason for the ban.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:46:23 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[IPL 2025: Rishabh Pant slapped with Rs 24 lakh fine following LSG's 54-run loss to MI; here's why]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Rishabh Pant suffered yet another defeat in his maiden season as Lucknow Super Giants captain on Sunday, with his team getting outplayed by Mumbai Indians and suffering their first loss at the Wankhede Stadium. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:05:12 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pahalgam attack: Shahid Afridi calls Indian Army 'useless', demands proof of Pakistan's involvement]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Former Pakistan all-rounder and captain Shahid Afridi also slammed the Indian media's coverage of the deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam last week, which left 26 people dead with a majority of them being tourists. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 28 Apr 2025 11:11:47 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA['Kohli is called chasemaster for a reason': Sehwag, Mishra explain why former RCB skipper is so good in second innings]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Virat Kohli struck 51 off 47 balls to help Royal Challengers Bengaluru recover from a shaky start in their chase of the 163-run target set by Delhi Capitals, and eventually cruise to a six-wicket victory with more than an over to spare. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 28 Apr 2025 09:17:47 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pahalgam attack: Here's how India's complete boycott of Pakistan cricket team will affect PCB]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Board of Control for Cricket in India is considering a complete boycott of Pakistan following the deadly terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on Tuesday with relations between the two neighbours hitting rock bottom. Here's how such a move will affect the Pakistan Cricket Board. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 28 Apr 2025 07:30:45 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Did Virat Kohli and KL Rahul fight? What happened during DC vs RCB clash]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Virat Kohli and KL Rahul were seen exchanging heated words during the DC vs RCB IPL 2025 clash. A look at what triggered the moment between the two Indian stalwarts and how RCB clinched a six-wicket win to top the points table.

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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 28 Apr 2025 05:00:26 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Krunal Pandya shines as RCB beat DC by 6 wickets, Kohli praises team effort: 'You need professionalism']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Krunal Pandya and Virat Kohli helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a six-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025 on Sunday. Krunal starred with a match-winning 73 not out as RCB strengthened their playoff chances by going on top of the points table.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Suresh Raina reveals CSK legend MS Dhoni will play in IPL 2026: 'Going to play one more season, for sure']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Suresh Raina has confirmed that his former teammate MS Dhoni will play in IPL 2026 despite retirement talks. Dhoni, who returned as CSK captain mid-season, is apparently planning to continue despite CSK's struggles in IPL 2025.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[IPL 2025: Suryakumar Yadav creates history by surpassing Kohli, Rohit; Jasprit Bumrah breaks MI record]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mumbai Indians' stars Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah created history in IPL 2025 during their match against Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday. Suryakumar surpassed Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, while Bumrah overtook Lasith Malinga.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ponting accused of favouring foreign players over Indians at PBKS: 'If he persist in this way then the title is far...']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting was slammed for sending Glenn Maxwell, Marco Jansen and Josh Inglis ahead of Shashank Singh and Nehal Wadhera during Saturday's match against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[DC vs RCB IPL 2025 Highlights: Tim David finishes off in style as Bengaluru win by 6 wickets]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/dc-vs-rcb-live-score-2025-ipl-match-46-live-cricket-score-updates-delhi-capitals-vs-royal-challengers-bengaluru-full-scorecard-arun-jaitley-stadium-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-liveblog-13883469.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[IPL 2025 DC vs RCB Highlights: Royal Challengers Bengaluru have defeated Delhi Capitals by 6 wickets with 9 balls to spare. After an early collapse, Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya steadied the innings with a crucial partnership. Krunal's explosive knock, combined with Kohli’s calm fifty, put RCB in control. Tim David then finished the job with a flurry of big hits at the end. Follow our live blog for all the updates.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 27 Apr 2025 23:37:11 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pahalgam attack: India women's cricket team wears black armbands for opening game of ODI tri-series in Sri Lanka]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Indian women's cricket team wore black armbands in memory of the victims of the deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on Tuesday during their match against Sri Lanka at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 27 Apr 2025 18:05:14 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[MI vs LSG: Lucknow's Mayank Yadav makes first appearance of IPL 2025; Mumbai's Corbin Bosch makes debut]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mayank Yadav, who clocked speeds of 156 kmph in his maiden IPL season last year, was included in place of Shardul Thakur by the Lucknow Super Giants. Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, brought Corbin Bosch and Karn Sharma in place of Mitchell Santner and Vignesh Puthur. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 27 Apr 2025 15:38:55 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Gautam Gambhir gets death threat: Delhi Police nab engineering student from Gujarat over 'IKillU' mail to India coach]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Team India head coach and former opener Gautam Gambhir had received death threats on mail on Tuesday, the terrorists opened fire on tourists and other civilians in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, killing 26 in the process. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 27 Apr 2025 15:05:22 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[PCB chief Naqvi hits back at India over Pahalgam attack: 'Pakistan’s economic stability is intolerable for India']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Pakistan Cricket Board Mohsin Naqvi, who is also part of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif's government as the Federal Interior Minister, made the comments at a press conference in Lahore after India responded to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack by suspending the Indus Waters Treaty among other measures. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 27 Apr 2025 14:04:40 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[IPL 2025: How will the KKR vs PBKS washout impact the playoff scenario and who will benefit?]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The KKR vs PBKS washout has changed the IPL 2025 playoff race, with Punjab Kings moving to fourth place. Here's how the points table has shifted and which teams could benefit from it.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 27 Apr 2025 07:00:07 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Vaibhav Arora hopeful of KKR's playoff chances despite washout: 'Even one point can help us qualify']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[KKR pacer Vaibhav Arora is staying positive about his team's playoff chances. After the washout against PBKS, he said that even one point could help in the end. KKR now face a must-win situation in IPL 2025 playoff race.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 27 Apr 2025 01:53:49 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[IPL illegal streaming scam: How celebrities like Ranbir Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt helped boost this fraud]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The ED has filed a chargesheet against 11 people for illegally streaming IPL matches on Fairplay website. Celebrities and sports stars promoted the platform, misleading the public and causing massive financial losses to broadcasters.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 26 Apr 2025 22:14:12 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[IPL 2025: How much do umpires earn in the Indian Premier League?]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Umpires play a crucial role in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Find out how much match officials are earning in IPL 2025 season. Umpiring quality in IPL has come under question after a bizarre incident involving Ishan Kishan during the SRH vs MI clash.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Why Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma want to live in London; Madhuri Dixit's husband reveals real reason]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Madhuri Dixit's husband Dr Sriram Nene has revealed why Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma have decided to move to London. There have been strong rumours about Kohli and Anushka have already shifted their base to United Kingdom alongwith their two children.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 26 Apr 2025 19:37:04 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Suresh Raina blames CSK management for poor show in IPL 2025, says 'Dhoni aisa auction nahi kar sakta']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[CSK legend Suresh Raina has blamed the team management for Chennai Super Kings' poor IPL 2025 season. He said that Dhoni would never have allowed a bad auction after their loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Shubman Gill finally addresses dating rumours involving Sara Tendulkar: 'I've been single for over three years']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Indian cricketer Shubman Gill finally addressed the dating rumours involving Sara Tendulkar and Sara Ali Khan. Gill called them "ridiculous" and said that he is focused solely on his game right now.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[IPL 2025 KKR vs PBKS: Predicted teams, Eden Gardens pitch report and Kolkata weather forecast]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[KKR vs PBKS, today IPL match: Kolkata Knight Riders face Punjab Kings players at Eden Gardens on Kolkata. Check all the match details including pitch report. 
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 26 Apr 2025 15:15:26 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Afridi accuses India of blame game over Pahalgam attack; Pakistan opener not keen on playing in India: 'Deeply regrettable']]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/pahalgam-terror-attack-shahid-afridi-accuses-india-of-blame-game-pakistan-opener-gull-feroza-13883219.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi also said that 'cricket should be left untouched from any politics' despite the Pahalgam terror attack as he accused India of blame game. 
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 26 Apr 2025 12:34:45 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[IPL 2025: Have Sunrisers Hyderabad finally found the right formula? Experts say Mendis is a must]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Adding all-rounder Kamindu Mendis to the playing XI changed the complexion of  Sunrisers Hyderabad's playing XI, eventually firing them to a win over Chennai Super Kings. Experts feel SRH have found a batter approach. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 26 Apr 2025 11:38:52 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA['Terrorism cannot be tolerated': Legendary India captain joins call to cut all cricketing ties with Pakistan]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/legendary-india-captain-sourav-ganguly-joins-call-to-cut-all-cricketing-ties-with-pakistan-13883193.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[Since the ghastly Pahalgam terrorist attack that resulted in loss of 26 lives, BCCI has been asked to cut all cricket ties with Pakistan. Now a legendary former captain has joined the campaign.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 26 Apr 2025 10:53:46 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Chennai Super Kings are almost out of IPL 2025 playoff race but still have a slim chance to qualify. Here's what MS Dhoni's team needs to do to reach the top four, including winning all matches, improving NRR, and depending on other results.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Sunrisers Hyderabad broke their Chepauk jinx by defeating Chennai Super Kings by five wickets, as Harshal Patel starred with 4/28. Pat Cummins, MS Dhoni, and Harshal reacted after the crucial IPL 2025 clash between the bottom two teams.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[CSK vs SRH IPL 2025 Highlights: Hyderabad win first-ever match in Chennai, beat CSK by 5 wickets]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[CSK vs SRH Highlights: Sunrisers Hyderabad have scripted history by beating Chennai Super Kings for the first time ever at Chepauk. Kamindu Mendis and Nitish Kumar Reddy held their nerve to guide SRH to a 5-wicket win while chasing 155. Stay tuned for all the latest updates. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[MS Dhoni set to equal Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's T20 record in CSK vs SRH match]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Even at 43, former India captain MS Dhoni is going strong as he is set to equal a unique T20 record in Friday's IPL match between CSK and SRH. Among Indians, only Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Dinesh Karthik have achieved it.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Swashbuckling Yashasvi Jaiswal extends unique IPL record in RCB vs RR match]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Rajasthan Royals batter Yashasvi Jaiswal hit a first-ball six against Royal Challengers Bengaluru to extend his unique IPL record.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA['For next 78,000 years, nothing will change': Sunil Gavaskar denounces perpetrators of Pahalgam terror attack on live TV]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Sunil Gavaskar got emotional while doing commentary in the RCB vs RR match as he slammed the perpetrators of the Pahalgam terror attack.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Amid rising India-Pakistan tensions, PSL 2025 set to take a hit as Indian broadcast crew prepares to leave]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[After live streaming of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) was stopped in India, the league's broadcast could take a major hit as the Indian broadcast crew is expected to leave the country soon.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:47:30 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Rajasthan Royals are still not out of the IPL 2025 playoffs race despite suffering five consecutive losses. Here's how they can reach the next round in IPL 2025.
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:23:36 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Kohli explains secret to batting well at Chinnaswamy: 'One guy had to bat through']]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[As Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their first home game of IPL 2025, Virat Kohli explained what helped them score a match-winning total at the Chinnaswamy.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:29:49 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Why BCCI still hasn’t asked ICC to separate India-Pakistan groups at global events]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Multiple media reports in India have incorrectly claimed that the BCCI has written to the ICC requesting that India and Pakistan be placed in separate groups in upcoming global events. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:26:19 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[RCB vs RR: Josh Hazlewood back his strengths, helps Bengaluru end winless at home with one extraordinary over]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Josh Hazlewood delivered one of the biggest twists of IPL 2025 after being tasked with bowling the crucial penultimate over, at a stage when Rajasthan Royals needed 18 to win from 12 balls.  ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:00:22 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[RCB vs RR: 'We've got to play for pride now,' says Parag after Royals suffer fifth consecutive loss]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Rajasthan Royals failed to chase down a target despite finding themselves on the brink of a comfortable victory, suffering an 11-run loss against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday as a result. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 25 Apr 2025 24:32:46 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[RCB vs RR Highlights, IPL 2025: Hazlewood shines at Chinnaswamy as Royals fall short yet again]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[IPL 2025 Highlights, RCB vs RR Live Score Online Today Match Updates: Josh Hazlewood stars in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's 11-run victory with a haul of 4/33, which includes back-to-back strikes in the crucial penultimate over as Rajasthan Royals suffer their fifth defeat on the trot. ]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 24 Apr 2025 23:54:39 +0530]]></pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Fancode, the offical streaming partners of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in India, has reportedly decided to stop the broadcast of the league after the Pahalgam terror attack. ]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[India continue to play cricket matches against Pakistan in ICC events despite boycotting the bilateral series. Now they have been asked to implement a complete boycott.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir received two death threat emails from 'ISIS Kashmir' on Tuesday — the same day the terrorist group killed at least 26 people in Pahalgam.]]></description>
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