Ricky Ponting believes Shreyas Iyer’s IPL 2025 performance surge is fueled by his Test squad snub for the England tour. Iyer’s unbeaten 87 led Punjab Kings to the IPL final. Ponting expressed disappointment over Iyer’s non-selection, stating he deserved a spot based on first-class cricket and IPL form.
South African cricketer Heinrich Klaasen, aged thirty-three, has retired from international cricket to spend more time with his family. Known for his aggressive batting, especially in ODIs and T20s, Klaasen made a significant impact as a middle-order enforcer. While his Test career was brief, his explosive performances in white-ball cricket will be fondly remembered by fans and teammates alike.
As fans gear up for the IPL final on June 3, Royal Challengers Bengaluru star Virat Kohli and partner Anushka Sharma enchanted audiences as they featured in an advertisement for Dubai Tourism. Pictures of the same have flooded social media, with fans excited to see their favourite couple share the screen again.
Medical test results from the 2023 World Championships have revealed that Paris Olympics boxing champion Imane Khelif possesses male chromosomes, intensifying the controversy surrounding her eligibility. World Boxing’s new sex screening mandate and past IBA bans for Khelif and another boxer, Lin Yu-ting, highlight concerns about fairness in women’s competitions.
Glenn Maxwell, the Australian cricket star, has retired from ODI cricket after a stellar 13-year career, citing physical demands. The 36-year-old, a two-time World Cup winner, amassed nearly 4,000 runs and holds the record for the highest batting strike rate in ODI history.
Around an hour past midnight, Shreyas Iyer hit four sixes, looting 26 runs from the 19th over bowled by rookie Ashwani Kumar of Mumbai Indians (MI) to take Punjab Kings (PBKS) to their first IPL final in 11 years. PBKS defeated MI by five wickets in the rain-affected Qualifier 2 to seal their final spot, where they will lock horns against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.
Carlos Alcaraz, the defending Roland Garros champion, demonstrated exceptional sportsmanship during his fourth-round victory against Ben Shelton. Alcaraz voluntarily conceded a point after an illegal shot, where his racket made contact with the ball after he had thrown it.
D Gukesh achieved a stunning victory over Magnus Carlsen in Round 6 of Norway Chess, marking his first classical win against the former World No. 1. Carlsen faltered in the endgame, allowing Gukesh to capitalise despite acknowledging his losing position. This win propelled Gukesh to third place in the standings, intensifying the competition as the tournament nears its conclusion.
Shreyas Iyer’s explosive 87 propelled Punjab Kings to the IPL final, defeating Mumbai Indians by five wickets in a rain-delayed Qualifier 2. Chasing 203, Punjab reached 207-5 with an over to spare, setting up a title clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Iyer’s innings featured eight sixes and five fours, overshadowing Mumbai’s Suryakumar Yadav’s 44.
Despite Shreyas Iyer’s match-winning 87, tensions flared after Punjab Kings’ IPL Qualifier 2 victory against Mumbai Indians. Iyer visibly berated teammate Shashank Singh for a crucial run-out during the tense chase of 204. The incident occurred post-victory, with Iyer expressing his anger through strong gestures. Despite the setback, Punjab Kings secured a spot in the final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.