Pat Cummins is ready to make his return in the match between Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 25.
He shared a message on social media showing his excitement to come back on the field. There is also discussion that he could take over captaincy for SRH, possibly replacing Ishan Kishan in this match.
This could be a big change for the team if it happens.
MS Dhoni to Return as Wicketkeeper
MS Dhoni is expected to return from injury and take back his role behind the stumps for Chennai Super Kings.
Once he is fully fit:
- Dhoni will keep wickets
- He will not be used as an impact substitute
During his absence, Sanju Samson has been doing wicketkeeping. If Dhoni returns, Samson will move to a fielding role.
Delhi Capitals Player Suffers Facial Injury
A young Delhi Capitals player, Sahil Parakh, faced a serious injury during practice.
Injury Details
| Player | Age | Incident | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sahil Parakh | 18 | Hit on face during nets | Taken to hospital |
He was struck on the face while batting in the nets. The impact caused bleeding, and an ambulance was called immediately. He was taken to the hospital for treatment.
This was an unfortunate accident during practice.
Bangladesh Players Won’t Play PSL 2026
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has decided not to give No Objection Certificates (NoC) to its players for PSL 2026.
Affected Players
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Nahid Rana
Reasons
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| Mustafizur Rahman | Injury |
| Nahid Rana | Rest for upcoming Test series vs Pakistan |
Both players were expected to play in PSL after national duty, but now they will miss the league.
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Why Shardul Thakur Replaced Mitchell Santner
During the MI vs CSK match, a sudden substitution took place.
Mitchell Santner suffered an injury while fielding:
- Hit his head and neck on the ground
- Also hurt his left shoulder while taking a catch
Due to this, Shardul Thakur came in as a concussion substitute.
This decision was explained by Mahela Jayawardene, who confirmed that Santner was not stable enough to continue.
Suzie Bates to Retire After T20 World Cup 2026
Suzie Bates has announced that she will retire from international cricket after the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup.
Career Highlights
| Record | Achievement |
|---|---|
| T20I Runs | Most runs in women’s T20 internationals |
| ODI Runs | Over 5,000 runs |
| Matches | 350+ international matches |
| Overall Career | 800+ competitive matches |
She is one of the greatest players from New Zealand and will end her career with many records.
Final Update
These were the major cricket updates for April 25. From player comebacks to injury news and retirement announcements, there is a lot happening in the cricket world.
Stay tuned for more simple and quick cricket updates.
