Ahead of their crucial IPL 2025 clash, Mumbai Indians’ Suryakumar Yadav and Gujarat Titans’ Rashid Khan engaged in playful banter, delighting fans. Rashid inquired about Surya’s ‘Supla’ shot, to which Surya responded with a humorous jab about Rashid’s ‘snake shot’. Mohammed Siraj joined in the laughter, creating a lighthearted moment.
The 2025 Met Gala, celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” saw athletes joining celebrities in bespoke fashions. Lewis Hamilton co-chaired, while LeBron James missed it due to injury. Simone Biles, Angel Reese, Serena and Venus Williams, Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union, Sha’carri Richardson, and WNBA stars graced the event.
Sunil Gavaskar has expressed concerns over BCCI’s decision. The board altered rules to favour MS Dhoni as an uncapped player. Gavaskar questions the high salaries for uncapped players in IPL. He believes this move could harm Indian cricket’s future. Gavaskar urges BCCI to reverse the rule change. He wants to limit salaries for uncapped players.
Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans face off in a crucial IPL 2025 match, both vying for playoff berths. MI, on a six-game winning streak, needs two more wins to secure qualification. GT’s strong top order, featuring Sudharsan, Buttler and Gill, will be tested by MI’s bowling attack, spearheaded by Boult and Bumrah.
Persistent rain led to the abandonment of the match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals. DC, after a top-order collapse, recovered to post 133/7, thanks to Stubbs and Sharma’s partnership. Cummins’ impressive bowling spell put DC under early pressure. SRH are now out of the playoff race, while DC moved to fifth place.
Virat Kohli, a cricket legend, dreamt of emulating Sachin Tendulkar, revealed his childhood teacher Vibha Sachdev. Kohli balanced rigorous cricket practice with academics, often preparing for exams late due to training. Despite the challenges, teachers supported his dedication.
Delhi Capitals struggled to 134 against Sunrisers Hyderabad after a disastrous start, recovering from 29/5 thanks to Ashutosh Sharma and Tristan Stubbs. Pat Cummins’ fiery spell dismantled Delhi’s top order, taking three wickets in the powerplay. Rain arrived immediately after the first innings, jeopardizing SRH’s playoff chances and potentially impacting Delhi Capitals’ IPL 2025 aspirations.
Rohit Sharma presented Mohammed Siraj with his T20 World Cup winning ring, as Siraj had missed the official ceremony during the BCCI’s Naman Awards. Sharma acknowledged Siraj’s vital role in India’s victorious T20 campaign. The customized ring features the player’s name, jersey number, and an Ashok Chakra, commemorating India’s first major title since the 2013 Champions Trophy.
During the IPL 2025 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals, Vipraj Nigam’s run-out triggered a visible reaction from SRH owner Kavya Maran, quickly going viral. The dismissal occurred due to a miscommunication with Tristan Stubbs, ending Nigam’s innings at 18 runs. Maran’s expressive response was highlighted by Star Sports, emphasizing the excitement of the IPL playoffs race.
Pakistani cricket legends, including Javed Miandad and Basit Ali, have expressed disappointment over Sunil Gavaskar’s comments regarding Pakistan’s Asia Cup participation. Gavaskar suggested political tensions might prevent Pakistan’s inclusion, a statement Miandad found hard to believe, given their past camaraderie.