India’s high-stakes Test series against England, part of the 2025–27 ICC World Test Championship cycle, will run from June 20 to August 4. The matches are scheduled to be played at Headingley, Edgbaston, Lord’s, Old Trafford, and The Oval. India will be aiming to win a Test series in England for the first time since 2007.
Rajat Patidar and Pat Cummins faced fines for slow over-rates during their IPL match, with Patidar incurring a heavier penalty of Rs 24 lakh due to RCB’s repeat offence. Cummins was fined Rs 12 lakh for SRH’s first violation. The match saw SRH defeat RCB by 42 runs, as the IPL emphasizes over-rate penalties to maintain the pace of play.
Mohammed Shami is working on his fitness for the upcoming Test series in England. He acknowledges the need to increase his workload after the IPL. Shami feels his and Bumrah’s presence is important for leading the bowling attack. He is not satisfied with his IPL performance.
Shubman Gill is set to succeed Rohit Sharma as India’s Test captain, despite mixed leadership numbers. Teammates and coaches praise his calm demeanor, game understanding, and communication skills. Gujarat Titans, led by Gill, currently top the IPL table, but their middle-order vulnerabilities were exposed in a recent loss, highlighting the team’s reliance on its top order.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru squandered a golden opportunity to seal a top-two finish in the IPL 2025 standings, falling to a 42-run defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday. Chasing a daunting 232-run target—powered by Ishan Kishan’s scintillating unbeaten 94 off 48 balls—RCB needed a precise and aggressive approach with the bat.
Despite a 42-run defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), stand-in skipper Jitesh Sharma sees it as a valuable learning experience for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). He acknowledged the team’s rustiness and lack of initial intensity, but believes the loss provides an opportunity to analyze and improve before the IPL 2025 playoffs.
Neeraj Chopra secured second place at the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial in Poland, battling tough weather conditions to achieve an 84.14m throw in his final attempt. Julian Weber of Germany outperformed Chopra with an 86.12m throw, while Anderson Peters of Grenada finished third. Chopra will now concentrate on upcoming competitions in Paris and Ostrava.
Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 42 runs, marking RCB’s first away loss in IPL 2025. Ishan Kishan’s explosive 94 propelled SRH to 231/6. Despite a strong start from Salt and Kohli, RCB’s chase faltered, leading to a collapse and a final score of 189. Cummins and Malinga starred with the ball, securing a morale-boosting victory for SRH.
Gujarat Titans faced a setback against Lucknow Super Giants, impacting their top-two aspirations. Despite the loss, they still lead the points table. Their upcoming match against Chennai Super Kings is crucial. A win would significantly boost their chances. However, results from Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings’ matches will also play a key role in determining their final position.
