Following the terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 tourists, prominent figures like Kapil Dev and Pullela Gopichand have voiced strong condemnation. The Indian government has responded firmly, severing diplomatic ties with Pakistan and implementing stringent measures. Gopichand lauded the government’s decisive actions, while Kapil Dev expressed solidarity with the nation’s response.
Shubman Gill’s controversial run-out sparked outrage during Gujarat Titans’ IPL clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The third umpire’s decision, based on a perceived deflection after Heinrich Klaasen’s glove contact, left Gill visibly furious. Despite the contentious dismissal, Gill had already blazed a trail with a sensational 76 off 38 balls. The dismissal looked extremely tight and was sent upstairs for review.
Virat Kohli addressed a cryptic social media interaction, clarifying it as an algorithmic error with “no intent,” sparking speculation among fans. Despite the off-field buzz, Kohli remains focused on his IPL performance, leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru with impressive form, scoring 443 runs in 10 innings. He is a key player as RCB aims for the playoffs against Chennai Super Kings.
Kishore Jena, overcoming a recent ankle surgery, aims to qualify for the World Championships by achieving the 85.50m mark at the Doha Diamond League. After a silver medal at the Asian Games, Jena faced injury setbacks, but Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra encouraged him to participate in the upcoming NC Classic in Bengaluru, boosting his morale and focus.
Pat Cummins, captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad, decided to bowl first after winning the toss against Gujarat Titans. Sunrisers Hyderabad remained unchanged from their previous match. Gujarat Titans included Gerald Coetzee, replacing Karim Janat. Shubman Gill, Gujarat Titans captain, mentioned they would have also preferred to bowl first. He added that the team is focusing on improving each game.
Following India’s T20 World Cup victory in Barbados, Virat Kohli revealed his retirement from T20Is, citing the need for a new generation to gain experience. Kohli, who scored a match-winning 76 in the final, emphasized the importance of providing young players with a two-year cycle to prepare for future World Cups.
Ajinkya Rahane has expressed his strong desire to rejoin the Indian cricket team, emphasizing his fitness and passion for the game. Despite past setbacks, he remains focused on contributing to KKR in the IPL and supporting teammates like Venkatesh Iyer through challenging phases. Rahane also admitted that the KKR’s opening combinations haven’t clicked consistently.
Mumbai Indians defeated Rajasthan Royals by 100 runs. Rohit Sharma scored 53, and Rickelton added 61, setting a strong foundation. Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya contributed unbeaten 48s each. Rajasthan’s batting collapsed, with only Jofra Archer offering resistance. Jasprit Bumrah and Karn Sharma took crucial wickets. This victory ended Rajasthan’s playoff hopes and extended Mumbai’s winning streak.
Following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, Instagram accounts of prominent Pakistani cricketers like Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Mohammad Rizwan have been blocked in India. This action follows a similar restriction placed on Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem’s account, indicating a response to recent events. Users attempting to visit his profile are shown a message stating: “Account not available in India. This is because we complied with a legal request to restrict this content.”
