Mumbai Indians secured the final Indian Premier League 2025 playoff berth, joining Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings. These top four teams now battle for a crucial top-two finish, guaranteeing two shots at the final. Unexpectedly, GT, RCB and PBKS stumbled in their recent matches, intensifying the competition.
With Rafael Nadal’s retirement and Iga Swiatek’s struggles, the French Open enters a period of uncertainty. Several contenders, including Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, and Novak Djokovic, vie for the men’s title. On the women’s side, Swiatek faces challenges from Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, and emerging talents like Mirra Andreeva, making for an open and unpredictable tournament.
In a thrilling IPL encounter, Delhi Capitals (DC) defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six wickets, ending their season on a high note. Sameer Rizvi’s explosive, unbeaten 58 and Karun Nair’s crucial 44 powered DC’s chase of 207. Earlier, Marcus Stoinis’s quickfire 44 and Shreyas Iyer’s half-century propelled PBKS to a challenging total, but DC’s batting prowess ultimately secured the victory.
Real Madrid fans emotionally bid farewell to coach Carlo Ancelotti and midfielder Luka Modric during their La Liga finale. Ancelotti departs to manage Brazil after securing 15 titles across two stints, while Modric concludes his 13-season tenure with 28 titles. Kylian Mbappé’s two goals secured a 2-0 victory against Real Sociedad.
Shubman Gill has been appointed as the Indian Test side’s captain, succeeding Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Despite some reservations about his red-ball record, pundits largely support the 25-year-old’s leadership. Ajit Agarkar highlighted Gill’s progress over the past couple of years as a key factor in his selection. Siddarth Kaul congratulated Gill, acknowledging his hard work and dedication.
Novak Djokovic won his 100th ATP title and first since November 2023 to become the third man to clinch a century of trophies on the men’s tour. It marks a perfect tone for the Serb’s bid to win a record 25th Grand Slam title in Paris with the French Open getting underway on May 25.
England secured an innings victory over Zimbabwe in their recent test match, though Zimbabwe’s resilience made them work for it. Despite Richard Ngarava’s early injury and England’s imposing first-innings score, Zimbabwe fought back with Brian Bennett’s century and Sean Williams’ aggressive innings.
Shubman Gill, 25, has been named India’s Test captain for the upcoming England tour, making him the fifth-youngest to hold the position. Rishabh Pant will serve as his deputy. The squad includes fresh faces like B Sai Sudharsan and Arshdeep Singh, alongside Karun Nair’s return after eight years.
Naomi Osaka is set to compete at the French Open, buoyed by her recent return to the top 50 after her maternity break. After winning a title in Saint-Malo and reaching the last 16 in Miami and Rome, Osaka is optimistic.
Faf du Plessis captains Delhi Capitals against Punjab Kings as Axar Patel remains sidelined due to illness. Du Plessis, having won the toss, chose to bowl first. DC, out of playoff contention, aim to secure fifth position after a disappointing season. Meanwhile, Shreyas Iyer’s Punjab Kings, currently second, seek a victory to claim the top spot.