Deepika Padukone celebrated her father, Prakash Padukone’s 70th birthday, by announcing a significant expansion of the Padukone School of Badminton (PSB). The initiative has established over 75 coaching centers across 18 Indian cities, aiming to make badminton accessible to all. Ranveer Singh, reacting to the announcement, dropped a heart emoji in the comments section.
Yorkshire County Cricket Club has announced the signing of Indian batter Ruturaj Gaikwad for the remainder of the English domestic season. The 28-year-old, who has represented India in both ODIs and T20s, will join the team in July for the County Championship game against Surrey and will also be available for the Metro Bank One Day Cup.
Australia, the top-ranked Test team, is set to clash with South Africa in the World Test Championship Final at Lord’s on June 11. Led by Pat Cummins, the Aussies aim to defend their title after a dominant campaign marked by 13 wins in 19 matches.
Rafael Nadal’s racket from his momentous 2017 French Open triumph fetched a record $157,333.20 at auction, surpassing his 2022 Australian Open racket. Used in his straight-sets victory against Stan Wawrinka, the Babolat racket was photo-matched across 24 matches, including the Madrid Open final. Nadal’s 2017 French Open win marked his tenth title, achieved without dropping a set.
Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh shattered the decade-old world record in the women’s 200m individual medley at the Canadian swimming trials, clocking an impressive 2min 05.70sec. The 18-year-old eclipsed Katinka Hosszu’s 2015 mark, securing her second world record of the meet after her 400m freestyle triumph.
South Africa are set to clash with Australia in the World Test Championship Final at Lord’s. Temba Bavuma will lead the Proteas, aiming to secure their first ICC title in 25 years. South Africa topped the WTC points table, showcasing strong performances. Key players like Aiden Markram and Kagiso Rabada are crucial for South Africa.
In an unforgettable moment during a Tamil Nadu Premier League clash, K Aashiq’s bat unexpectedly splintered mid-swing, hitting bowler Emmanuel Cherian. This peculiar incident unfolded as the Chepauk Super Gillies triumphed over Nellai Royal Kings by 41 runs. Chepauk Super Gillies amassed a formidable score of 212 for 7, with Aashiq contributing a solid 54.
Siddharth Mallya, son of RCB’s former owner, celebrated Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2025 victory with an Instagram video. However, the video was removed due to copyright infringement claims, leading to a temporary ban for Mallya. He revealed that IPL authorities requested the takedown, citing copyright violations, which he found upsetting as it hindered his celebration and interaction with fans.
Team India has started preparing for the Test series against England in Kent. Arshdeep Singh describes the training location as peaceful and homely. The team focuses on regaining rhythm with the red ball after playing white-ball cricket. Players like Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, and Jasprit Bumrah are participating in drills.
MS Dhoni has been inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, becoming the 11th Indian cricketer to receive the honour. Celebrated for his leadership and finishing prowess, Dhoni is the only captain to win all three major ICC white-ball trophies. The BCCI and ICC hailed his legacy, with Dhoni calling the recognition a cherished and humbling moment.