In a crucial Qualifier 2 clash for a spot in the IPL 2025 final, Punjab Kings’ Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl first against Mumbai Indians at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. Iyer’s decision was influenced by overcast conditions and the expectation of dew later in the evening.
India’s campaign at the French Open ended as Rohan Bopanna and Yuki Bhambri, along with their partners, were defeated in the men’s doubles third round. Bopanna-Pavlasek lost to Heliovaara-Patten, while Bhambri-Galloway were defeated by Harrison-King. In the junior event, Manas Dhamne exited the boys singles, while Hitesh Chauhan is scheduled to play.
Dinesh Karthik praises Rajat Patidar’s grounded nature after becoming RCB captain, noting his unchanged behaviour despite increased responsibility. RCB reached the IPL final after nine years, defeating Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1. Mo Bobat highlights Patidar’s calm and collaborative leadership, leveraging the experience of senior players.
Indian cricketer Rinku Singh is set to get engaged to Samajwadi Party leader Priya Saroj on June 8 in Lucknow. The engagement follows confirmation from Priya’s father, Tufani Saroj, after initial discussions between the families. Despite a modest IPL season with KKR, Rinku remains a key player in India’s T20I team, boasting impressive stats since his debut in 2023.
In a shocking announcement, Virat Kohli has retired from Test cricket after a stellar 14-year career. AB de Villiers, a close friend, believes Kohli followed his heart. Kohli, 36, played 123 Tests, amassing 9,230 runs with 30 centuries. De Villiers acknowledged the void Kohli leaves, emphasizing his significant legacy in red-ball cricket.
Ahead of the crucial IPL 2025 Qualifier 2, Arshdeep Singh expressed his determination to help Punjab Kings secure their first IPL title. The left-arm pacer highlighted his role in crucial moments, emphasizing his focus on handling pressure and delivering for the team.
Urvil Patel expressed his gratitude towards MS Dhoni for the opportunity to play under his leadership during IPL 2025. Joining CSK as a replacement, Patel made significant contributions, including a crucial knock in a successful 180-plus chase. Despite limited appearances, Patel showcased his aggressive batting style and potential as a power-hitter, leaving a lasting impression.
Magnus Carlsen extended his lead at Norway Chess with an Armageddon win over Fabiano Caruana, while Koneru Humpy took the sole lead in the women’s section. Hikaru Nakamura suffered a painful loss, and Wei Yi secured another Armageddon victory.
Jasprit Bumrah rarely shows emotion on the pitch and seldom celebrates a wicket, but in the IPL 2025 Eliminator, he looked like a man possessed. He finished with 1/27 in four overs — below par by his standards — yet Washington Sundar’s wicket turned the tide in MI’s favour. In a world where bowlers get their due beyond talk shows and podcasts, Bumrah might well have pipped Rohit for the Player of the Match award.
