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.
Yuzvendra Chahal, initially struggling with pace and economy, faced criticism after being bought for a high price. However, he made a remarkable comeback, showcasing his experience and craftiness. His crucial performance against CSK, including a hat-trick, highlighted his ability to outsmart batters and adapt to the situation, boosting Punjab Kings’ playoff hopes.
India’s star batter Virat Kohli shared a heartfelt message on Instagram to celebrate the birthday of his wife, actress Anushka Sharma. “To my best friend, my life partner, my safe space, my best half, my everything. You’re the guiding light of all of our lives. We love you so much more everyday. Happy birthday my love @anushkasharma,” Virat wrote.
Suryakumar Yadav reflected on his Mumbai Indians debut, revealing pre-game jitters and early struggles before becoming a key player. He recounted his pivotal 2018 season, opening unexpectedly and scoring over 500 runs, and shared insights from the tense 2019 IPL final. He made his IPL debut for Mumbai Indians in the 2012 season, playing against Pune Warriors at the Wankhede Stadium. However, his first outing was short-lived as he was dismissed for a duck—the only game he featured in that season.
Kris Srikkanth has criticized Lucknow Super Giants’ handling of Rishabh Pant, questioning Justin Langer and Zaheer Khan’s decisions. Pant, acquired for a substantial sum, has underperformed, and Srikkanth questioned his late appearance in a recent match. Anil Kumble also expressed concerns about Pant’s batting position and perceived frustration, highlighting potential mismanagement.
There has never been a doubt about Prabhsimran Singh’s talent. There was a reason why in 2018, Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings), Mumbai Indians, and Royal Challengers Bangalore were involved in a fierce bidding war for the then 18-year-old. Prabhsimran ended up being a teen crorepati when he was picked for Rs 4.8 crores by the Punjab franchise. In 2020, he impressed Sachin Tendulkar with his bat swing, but it took him five years to find that consistency.
Lord’s will host the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup final, marking a defining moment for women’s cricket. The tournament, featuring 12 teams and 33 games, begins June 12, with the final set for July 5. Other venues include The Oval, Old Trafford, and Edgbaston, as England aims to build on the legacy of the 2017 World Cup.
Chennai Super Kings, led by MS Dhoni, faced elimination from the IPL playoff race after a four-wicket defeat against Punjab Kings at their home ground. Despite fifties from Shreyas Iyer and Prabhsimran Singh, and a hat-trick by Yuzvendra Chahal, PBKS secured the victory.
Mumbai Indians have brought in leg-spinner Raghu Sharma to replace the injured Vignesh Puthur for the remainder of the IPL 2025 season. Sharma, a right-arm leg-break bowler from Punjab, has a solid domestic record, including 57 first-class wickets. This will be Sharma’s first experience in the IPL, joining MI at his base price of Rs 30 lakhs.
Punjab Kings’ captain Shreyas Iyer faced a Rs 12 lakh fine for a slow over-rate during their thrilling four-wicket victory against Chennai Super Kings. Yuzvendra Chahal’s remarkable spell, including a hat-trick, restricted CSK to 190. Iyer’s brilliant 72 anchored PBKS’s chase, propelling them to second place in the standings.