MS Dhoni reminisced about his extensive cricket experience at Eden Gardens, hinting it could be his last appearance at the venue. With CSK out of playoff contention, Dhoni emphasized the importance of evaluating players for the next season, giving opportunities to Urvil Patel and others.
In a surprising turn, Rohit Sharma declared his retirement from Test cricket via an Instagram story. This decision comes amidst reports suggesting his place in the upcoming Test series against England was uncertain. While stepping away from the longer format, the 38-year-old will continue to represent India in ODIs.
Kolkata Knight Riders made a significant change by dropping Venkatesh Iyer due to his poor performance, despite his high price tag. With playoff hopes on the line, KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane chose to bat first against Chennai Super Kings. This crucial match at Eden Gardens is a must-win for KKR to stay in contention for a playoff spot.
Jemimah Rodrigues’ spectacular century, supported by Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma’s half-centuries, propelled India to a 23-run victory over South Africa in the Tri-Nation ODI series. India posted a formidable 337/9, overcoming a shaky start. Despite valiant efforts from Annerie Dercksen and Chloe Tryon, South Africa fell short at 314/7.
Jos Buttler, the Gujarat Titans’ star, delighted Mumbai fans by playing street cricket with local kids, sharing the heartwarming moments on social media. Buttler’s impressive IPL 2025 performance includes 500 runs in 11 matches, averaging 71.43, as the Gujarat Titans secured a top spot after defeating Mumbai Indians, enhancing their playoff chances.
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are celebrating extraordinary women through their Shahoshi Rani initiative during the IPL 2025 season. Forty women, recognized for their bravery and resilience, will attend KKR’s practice session and interact with players and co-owner Juhi Chawla.
Suryakumar Yadav has distinguished himself in Mumbai Indians’ history, achieving three IPL seasons with over 500 runs, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar and Quinton de Kock. This milestone was reached during a match against Gujarat Titans, where he scored 35 runs. Suryakumar now tops the IPL 2025 run charts with 510 runs in 12 matches, averaging 63.75 with a strike rate exceeding 170. He has scored three fifties this season, with a best of 67*.
Indian speedster Mohammed Shami and several other cricketers have lauded the armed forces for “Operation Sindoor,” a response to the Pahalgam terror attack. The Indian Air Force precisely struck nine terror launchpads across Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir without breaching Pakistani airspace. Gautam Gambhir, Harbhajan Singh, and others voiced strong support, emphasizing the operation’s strategic precision and India’s commitment to counter-terrorism.
Ravindra Jadeja continues to reign supreme in the ICC Test all-rounder rankings, but Mehidy Hasan Miraz is closing in after a stellar performance against Zimbabwe. Miraz’s impressive batting and bowling propelled him to a career-best rating, significantly reducing Jadeja’s lead. Joe Root tops the batting charts, while Jasprit Bumrah remains the leading Test bowler.
