Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket
Virat Kohli has announced his immediate retirement from Test cricket, two weeks before India's Test tour of England starts on June 20. The 36-year-old played 123 matches and scored 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, according to BBC.
Kohli also led India in 68 Tests, winning 40, the highest of any Indian captain. His final Test century came in November, against Australia.
In a statement, Kohli said the decision “wasn’t easy” but felt “right,” adding that the format had tested and shaped him, BBC reported.
He retired from T20Is in 2024 but will continue playing ODIs.
Work speeds up at TU Ground
Construction work at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground has gained momentum after Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli issued a stern directive to complete the delayed floodlight installation and parapet construction within two months. The Prime Minister’s intervention came after it became clear that the projects would not meet the originally set deadline of May 7.
Oli summoned officials from the Ministry of Urban Development and representatives of the construction companies involved, seeking clarification over the delay. He instructed them to expedite the process and ensure completion by mid-July.
The construction includes a parapet with a 10,000-seat capacity and modern floodlight systems aimed at upgrading the stadium to host day-night international matches. The parapet construction was awarded to BKOI-KCDC-BG JV for Rs 437.7m, while Vision-Ishwari JV was contracted to install the floodlights at a cost of Rs 421.9m.
According to the construction companies, work is now being carried out in full swing, with a commitment to complete the project within the revised timeline.
Earlier, on April 17, Deputy Prime Minister and Urban Development Minister Prakash Man Singh had inspected the site and expressed confidence that the work would be completed on schedule. He also continued monitoring the project closely from the ministry.
Chennai clinch Eden thriller; Dhoni six, Dube hit Kolkata’s Playoff hopes
Chennai Super Kings scraped past Kolkata Knight Riders in a nail-biting two-wicket win at the Eden Gardens.
MS Dhoni’s belligerent late six and crucial knocks from Dewald Brevis, Urvil Patel and Shivam Dube helped CSK dampen KKR’s Playoff hopes with a successful 180-run chase.
KKR posted 179 for six batting first against the Chennai Super Kings on Wednesday.
Batting on a tacky pitch, KKR were led by captain Ajinkya Rahane’s stoic 48 before late flourishes from Andre Russell and Manish Pandey.
Gujarat Titans beat Mumbai Indians by 3-wickets
In a thrilling encounter Gujarat Titans beat the Mumbai Indians by three wickets at the Wankhede Stadium in the Indian Premier League 2025 on Tuesday. In a rain-interrupted game Titans chased 147/7 from 19 runs, winning on the DLS method of the final delivery, The Indian Express reported.
Earlier, Gujarat skipper Shubman Gill won the toss and opted and bowl first. Will Jacks’ half-century helped Mumbai to get to 155/8 from 20 overs. Sai Kishore was the pick of the bowlers for the Titans with two wickets.
With the result Titans have won eight games from 11 and go to the top of the table with 16 points. Meanwhile Mumbai Indians are at fourth spot with 14 points from 12 games, according to The Indian Express.
