Rajasthan Royals will face Mumbai Indians without Sanju Samson, who is still recovering from a side strain. Riyan Parag leads the team in his absence, having won the toss and elected to bowl first. The team is also dealing with injuries to key players like Wanindu Hasaranga and Sandeep Sharma, with Kumar Kartikeya and Akash Madhwal stepping in.
Chennai Super Kings’ playoff hopes dimmed after an eighth loss, this time to Punjab Kings. Despite CSK’s struggles, Aaron Finch highlighted MS Dhoni’s enduring impact, noting the electrifying atmosphere whenever he’s on the field. PBKS won by four wickets, powered by Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer’s impressive batting.
Rajasthan Royals pacer Sandeep Sharma has been ruled out for the remainder of the IPL 2025 season after sustaining a finger fracture.Despite the injury, he displayed remarkable determination by continuing to bowl in the last match.”The franchise extend their best wishes for his full and swift recovery. The team management is currently in the process of finalizing a suitable replacement, with an official announcement expected soon,” Rajasthan Royals said in a statement.
Shikhar Dhawan, following a publicised divorce, is rumoured to be in a relationship with Sophie Shine, an Irish professional based in Abu Dhabi. Speculation ignited after Shine posted a photo of them together, further fueled by public appearances and Dhawan’s subtle confirmation of dating someone. Shine, a Product Consultant, reportedly met Dhawan in Dubai, and their bond has grown steadily.
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya honored badminton stars Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award in New Delhi on Thursday. The celebrated duo, previously named for the honor, were unable to attend the Rashtrapati Bhawan ceremony due to prior commitments.
Yuzvendra Chahal took a hat-trick for Punjab Kings against Chennai Super Kings. He dismissed MS Dhoni and three others in a single over. This performance shifted the game’s momentum. RJ Mahvash praised Chahal on social media. Her post sparked interest due to dating rumours. Chahal’s figures were four for 32. This was his second IPL hat-trick.
Rajasthan Royals are set to host the Pink Promise Match against Mumbai Indians, reaffirming their dedication to women empowerment in Rajasthan. Through the Royal Rajasthan Foundation, they launched ‘Aurat Hai Toh Bharat Hai’ campaign on International Women’s Day. Building on last year’s success, they aim to expand their impact beyond solar energy, focusing on water access and sustainable livelihoods.
Chennai Super Kings face a disastrous 2025 IPL season, becoming the first team knocked out of playoff contention after just 10 matches. Despite mid-season changes, including MS Dhoni’s return as captain, CSK struggled with adapting to modern T20 strategies. Poor powerplay performance, underperforming key players, and unsuccessful auction picks contributed to their downfall.
Chennai Super Kings’ disappointing IPL 2025 season has ended with early elimination, raising questions about their strategy, especially regarding Ravichandran Ashwin. The expensive signing has been underutilized, drawing criticism from Harbhajan Singh. He suggests Ashwin’s exclusion, despite favorable conditions, cost CSK a crucial match against Punjab Kings, while other underperforming players continue to feature in the team.
