Shubman Gill is set to captain India in the upcoming five-Test series against England, marking a new era for the team after Rohit Sharma’s retirement. Kapil Dev expressed confidence in Gill’s leadership and the team’s ability to win, despite the absence of key players like Rohit, Kohli, and Ashwin.
With 13 matches remaining, CSK, RR, and SRH are out of playoff contention. GT, RCB, and PBKS are almost certain to qualify, while MI and DC have a decent chance. LSG and KKR face slim odds, but with 8,192 possible outcomes, nothing is guaranteed. GT has a 99.3% chance of finishing in the top four and a 74.
Kuldeep Yadav briefly posted a photo with fiancée Vanshika after their June 4 engagement in Lucknow, only to delete it soon after. While fans speculated the reason, the spinner remains focused on India’s upcoming Test series in England starting June 20.
Following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, Instagram accounts of prominent Pakistani cricketers like Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Mohammad Rizwan have been blocked in India. This action follows a similar restriction placed on Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem’s account, indicating a response to recent events. Users attempting to visit his profile are shown a message stating: “Account not available in India. This is because we complied with a legal request to restrict this content.”
With Rohit Sharma’s retirement and Virat Kohli’s expected departure, India faces a Test squad rebuild for the next World Test Championship cycle. KL Rahul is crucial in the middle order, while youngsters like Sai Sudharsan are making a strong case for selection.
The ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 started at Lord’s. Jay Shah inaugurated the match by ringing the bell. South Africa chose to bowl first. Their pace bowlers quickly put Australia under pressure. Rabada and Jansen took key wickets. Australia reached 67/4 at lunch. South Africa gained an early advantage in the crucial match.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched a spot in IPL 2025 Qualifier 1, defeating Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets while chasing a target of 228. Virat Kohli’s rapid 54 and a crucial partnership between Jitesh Sharma and Mayank Agarwal propelled RCB to victory.
Former head coach Ravi Shastri hilariously compared MS Dhoni’s lightning-fast wicketkeeping to a “pickpocket” as the former India captain was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. Shastri praised Dhoni’s composure and legacy. Dhoni called the honour “something I will cherish forever,” cementing his place among cricket’s all-time greats across all formats.
Barcelona clinched their 28th La Liga title with a decisive 2-0 victory over Espanyol, fueled by Lamine Yamal’s stunning strike and Fermin Lopez’s late goal. The win secured a superb domestic treble for Hansi Flick’s side, leaving Real Madrid unable to catch them.