UAE Women’s Cricket Team Makes History By Retiring All 10 Batters During ICC T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier 2025
In a shocking turn of events, the UAE women's cricket team made history in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier 2025 by retiring all 10 batters in a match against Qatar. This unprecedented move was reportedly made due to a looming threat of rain, with the team wanting to ensure a result was obtained.
The UAE team posted a target of 193 runs for Qatar, with their captain, Esha Oza, scoring a blistering 113 runs off 55 balls and Theertha Satish adding 74 runs. The team was 192/0 in 16 overs when they decided to retire all batters. Qatar, on the other hand, was bowled out for just 29 runs in 11 overs, with Michelle Botha taking three wickets for UAE.
The UAE team's decision to retire all batters was likely made to secure a win and maximize points, given the threat of rain. In T20Is, there is no option to declare, so the team had to resort to this unusual tactic. The move paid off, as UAE won the match by a huge margin.
BCCI suspends IPL 2025
In an unprecedented move, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has suspended the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) with immediate effect, following a sharp escalation in hostilities between India and Pakistan. The decision was taken, shortly after the 58th match of the season was abruptly halted at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala.
The game, featuring Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings, was called off midway as security concerns surged due to the stadium’s proximity to the India-Pakistan border. Emergency protocols were activated, and both players and spectators were swiftly evacuated from the venue. Reports confirm that players from both teams are now en route to Delhi by road, under heightened security arrangements.
Scheduled matches have also been impacted across the country. Friday's clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, set to take place in Lucknow, has been suspended indefinitely.
This disruption comes on the heels of a significant military escalation on Thursday, when Pakistan reportedly launched coordinated missile and drone attacks targeting multiple Indian states, including Jammu & Kashmir, Rajasthan, and Punjab. Indian defence forces intercepted all incoming threats, successfully preventing major casualties or damage.
The BCCI has not yet provided a timeline for when or if the tournament might resume, stating that the safety of players, staff, and fans remains the top priority.
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