2025

The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, held in Pakistan and the UAE, achieved record-breaking global viewership, marking a 19% increase from 2017. India’s victory over New Zealand in the final became the most-watched Champions Trophy match ever.

Following Sunrisers Hyderabad’s dominant victory over Lucknow Super Giants, captain Pat Cummins shared a heartwarming moment by playfully carrying a cardboard cut-out of Mitchell Marsh onto the team bus. Despite their on-field rivalry, the gesture highlighted the strong bond between the Australian cricketers. SRH’s win, fueled by explosive batting, kept their playoff hopes alive while ending LSG’s chances.

Rahul Dravid’s unique score-keeping method drew attention amidst Rajasthan Royals’ disappointing IPL 2025 season. Despite investing in youth like Vaibhav Suryavanshi, RR finished ninth, in stark contrast to their 2022 performance. While Suryavanshi and Jaiswal shone, the team struggled with chasing targets and missed experienced players like Jos Buttler. They will finish the season with just 8 points.

Yuzvendra Chahal, the Punjab Kings’ leg-spinner, recently lauded RJ Mahvash’s performance in the new Hindi drama series ‘Pyaar Paisa Profit’ on social media. He shared the show’s trailer on his Instagram, expressing his admiration. This appreciation came shortly after Chahal’s appearance in the IPL 2025 match against Rajasthan Royals, where Punjab Kings secured a victory.

Following Rajasthan Royals’ victory over Chennai Super Kings, young Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s touching gesture of respect towards MS Dhoni captivated the cricketing world. The 14-year-old, already an IPL sensation after a blistering century, scored a composed 57 in the match. Despite CSK’s loss, their shared video of Suryavanshi’s humility resonated deeply, reminding fans of cricket’s cherished values beyond the game itself.

With 617 runs, Sai Sudharsan is the leading run-scorer in IPL 2025, forging a formidable opening partnership with Shubman Gill for Gujarat Titans. TimesofIndia.com delves deep into how the southpaw worked on his T20 batting with the help of power-hitting coach Shanon Young at the Cricket Performance Lab in Melbourne during the India A tour of Australia in November last year.

With 8 games remaining in the league stage, CSK, RR, SRH, KKR and LSG are already out of contention for the playoffs. GT, RCB and PBKS are sure to make the playoffs, while MI and DC contend for a spot with tonight’s match between them a must-win for DC. There remain 256 possible combinations of results, so nothing is for sure yet in terms of who finishes where at the end of the league. We look at the probabilities:

Jitesh Sharma, acquired by Royal Challengers Bangalore for 11 crore, shared insights into his relationship with Virat Kohli. Sharma revealed that Kohli has taught him tricks to improve his game ever since he joined RCB ahead of the 2025 IPL campaign. Sharma also said in a podcast that he’s gotten advice on how to play when coming in at number 5 or 6.

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the 14-year-old Bihar native, concluded his impressive IPL debut for Rajasthan Royals with 252 runs in 7 matches. Despite his team’s struggles, Suryavanshi shone with a century and a half-century, displaying maturity beyond his years. The teenager revealed how he managed the surge in attention aimed at him after his maiden century.