Punjab Kings’ head coach Ricky Ponting lauded Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy, particularly the strategic promotion of Josh Inglis, which proved pivotal in their dominant victory against Lucknow Super Giants. Inglis’ aggressive innings against Mayank Yadav shifted the momentum, while Prabhsimran Singh’s explosive 91 and Arshdeep Singh’s impactful bowling further solidified PBKS’s win, propelling them to second place in the table.
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.
Virender Sehwag advises struggling Rishabh Pant to rediscover his dominant form by reviewing past successes and maintaining his routine. Following a string of low scores and a concerning strike rate, Sehwag suggests Pant reconnect with his old self and seek guidance from MS Dhoni to clear doubts and regain confidence.
Young Prabhsimran Singh’s explosive 91 off 48 balls powered Punjab Kings to a massive victory against LSG. Matthew Hayden lauded Prabhsimran’s fearless hitting, drawing comparisons to a young MS Dhoni’s six-hitting prowess. Prabhsimran’s knock, combined with contributions from Inglis, Iyer and Shashank Singh, propelled PBKS to 236/5, which proved too much for LSG, securing crucial points in the playoff race.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have brought in Harsh Dubey as a replacement for the injured Smaran Ravichandran for the rest of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. Dubey, an all-rounder from Vidarbha, boasts a record of 127 wickets and 941 runs across 16 T20s, 20 List A, and 18 First-Class matches.
Seventeen-year-old Ayush Mhatre’s impressive 94 off 48 balls against Royal Challengers Bengaluru highlights Chennai Super Kings’ shift towards youth. Despite the loss, Mhatre’s maturity and aggressive batting have drawn high praise from coach Stephen Fleming. His seamless integration into the CSK camp and ability to perform under pressure suggest a promising future with the franchise.
Chelsea boosted their Champions League hopes with a 3-1 victory over Liverpool, who seemed to be suffering from a title-winning hangover. Meanwhile, Manchester United’s struggles continued with a 4-3 defeat at Brentford, extending their winless league run to six games.
Casper Ruud secured his most significant career victory at the Madrid Open, defeating Jack Draper in a thrilling three-set final. Ruud, who previously struggled in major finals, expressed relief and joy after claiming his first Masters 1000 title.
Lucknow Super Giants suffered a setback against Punjab Kings. The team lost by 37 runs. Rishabh Pant cited dropped catches as a key factor. Punjab Kings posted a formidable 236/5. Lucknow Super Giants only managed 199/7 in response. Ayush Badoni and Abdul Samad fought hard. Lucknow Super Giants now need to win their remaining matches.
Kylian Mbappe’s brace powered Real Madrid to a thrilling 3-2 victory over Celta Vigo, keeping them within four points of La Liga leaders Barcelona. Despite a late Celta fightback, Madrid secured the win, fuelled by Arda Guler’s impressive performance.