Digest of the Hottest News of the Last Week 31.03.2025-06.04.2025

A shocking corruption scandal has hit Pakistan cricket, linking a former captain to a tainted agent, Mughiz Ahmed Sheikh. The ex-captain, whose name remains undisclosed, allegedly pushed young players to sign with Sheikh’s agency, ICA. Sheikh was found guilty of four breaches of the ECB’s anti-corruption code, leading to his suspension. Several Pakistani cricketers, including Abdullah Shafique and Mohammad Huraira, have now cut ties with ICA.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have lost two out of their first three IPL 2025 matches, including a rare home defeat to RCB after 17 years. Ravindra Jadeja posted “Things will change” on Instagram amid growing concerns. Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad cited poor starts and fielding lapses as key reasons. CSK next faces Delhi Capitals on April 5.

Jasprit Bumrah’s IPL 2025 campaign is officially over as the BCCI medical team deemed his back injury too serious for a return. Initially expected to recover by early April, the Mumbai Indians pacer is still bowling at the CoE but hasn’t regained full intensity. With no clear comeback timeline, MI faces a massive setback.

The BCCI announced India’s 2025 home schedule, featuring a two-Test series against the West Indies (Oct 2-14) and an all-format series against South Africa (Nov 14-Dec 19). Guwahati will host its first-ever Test, while ODIs and T20Is span cities like Ranchi, Dharamsala, and Ahmedabad. India will also tour England and Australia before this season.

In IPL 2025, Sunrisers Hyderabad have had a tough start, losing three out of four matches. Their powerful batting lineup has struggled to deliver, leaving the team in trouble. With key players failing to perform, SRH find themselves at the bottom of the points table, searching for a way to turn things around.