Riyan Parag’s old tweet about hitting four sixes in an over resurfaced after he smashed five sixes off Moeen Ali in an over at Eden Gardens. Parag reached his half-century and technically hit six sixes in six balls by dispatching Varun Chakaravarthy for a maximum in the following over.
Leeds is set for a high-stakes India-England Test series, with India debuting a new captain, Shubman Gill, in the World Test Championship cycle. The green pitch poses a challenge for both batting lineups. India’s inexperienced batting order, coupled with England’s reliance on their experienced batsmen, sets the stage for a compelling contest, hinging on the performance of India’s pace attack.
Gautam Gambhir and the initial group of Test players are scheduled to depart for England on June 6, with subsequent departures contingent on IPL 2025 commitments. Gambhir will concentrate on preparing the Test squad, while support staff may join the team directly in England. The India A squad’s departure will also be staggered, commencing on May 25.
Sarfaraz Khan, often criticized for his weight, is now prioritizing fitness. Despite Sunil Gavaskar’s defense of his performance over physique, Sarfaraz has shed 10 kg in a month, spurred by his India A selection and IPL snub.
A tragic stampede in Bengaluru, following Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL victory, resulted in 11 deaths and 33 injuries, prompting grief from Sachin Tendulkar and RCB. The incident occurred outside Chinnaswamy Stadium, leading to the cancellation of a victory parade. Karnataka’s Chief Minister has ordered an inquiry, acknowledging the unexpected crowd size and expressing sorrow over the erased joy of victory.
India dominated day one of the first Test against England, concluding at 359/3. Shubman Gill led with an unbeaten 127, supported by Yashasvi Jaiswal’s century and Rishabh Pant’s aggressive 65. Pant even advised caution to Gill, captured by the stump mic. This strong start marks a promising beginning for India in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, showcasing their batting prowess.
Preity Zinta, co-owner of Punjab Kings, expressed her excitement and support as the team reached the IPL 2025 final. She praised Shreyas Iyer’s leadership, the coaching staff, and key players for their contributions. Zinta’s message reflects the team’s collective spirit and the fans’ hopes as Punjab Kings aim for their first IPL title against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
In the era of constant doomscrolling and ‘brainrot’, it is important to engage in activities that keep the brain sharp, active, and alert. And there are certain puzzles and games that help do just that. Here we mention some of them.
Carlos Alcaraz showcased remarkable resilience at the 2025 French Open, retaining his title against Jannik Sinner in a gruelling five-set final. Alcaraz overcame a two-set deficit and saved multiple match points to secure his fifth Grand Slam title. The epic battle, marked by exceptional skill and drama, will be remembered as a classic.
