Michael Vaughan lauded Jasprit Bumrah as the greatest bowler he has ever witnessed, anticipating a renewed challenge for Joe Root in the forthcoming India vs England Test series. Bumrah has dismissed Root nine times in Test cricket, establishing a compelling rivalry.

Jasprit Bumrah’s exceptional bowling performance, claiming 3/48, stood out amidst India’s challenging day against England in the Leeds Test. He dismissed key batsmen, including Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, and Joe Root. Sanjay Manjrekar lauded Bumrah’s impact, comparing him to Sir Richard Hadlee for his ability to consistently create wicket-taking opportunities.

JioStar’s broadcast of IPL 2025 reached over a billion viewers, amassing 840 billion minutes of watch-time. The RCB vs PBKS final became the most-watched T20 match ever, with 31.7 billion minutes consumed. Digital consumption surged by 29%, while linear TV also achieved record-breaking viewership, marking a monumental success for the tournament.

Shubman Gill has been named India’s Test captain, succeeding Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, with Rishabh Pant as his deputy for the upcoming England series. Gill, at 25, acknowledges the influence of his predecessors, noting Kohli’s aggressive leadership and Sharma’s calm, tactical approach. Having debuted in 2020, Gill has played 32 Test matches, amassing 1,893 runs with five centuries.

Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 42 runs, propelled by Ishan Kishan’s explosive 94 and valuable contributions from Heinrich Klaasen and Aniket Verman, setting a formidable target of 231. Despite Virat Kohli and Phil Salt’s efforts, RCB’s batting lineup collapsed after their dismissals, leading to a significant drop in their net run rate.

The sporting world mourned the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. Teams across cricket, hockey, and local leagues observed silences. At Lord’s, Australia and South Africa wore black armbands. The Indian cricket team paused their match. Mumbai’s T20 league and India-Argentina hockey clash also paid tribute. The International Hockey Federation shared condolences. Sports demonstrated unity and compassion.

Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 59 off 20 balls propelled Sunrisers Hyderabad to a six-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants, who are now out of playoff contention. Chasing 206, Hyderabad completed the chase with 10 balls remaining, thanks to crucial contributions from Heinrich Klaasen and Kamindu Mendis. Rishabh Pant expressed disappointment, citing injuries as a challenge.

Chennai Super Kings face a potential last-place finish in IPL 2025, intensifying scrutiny on MS Dhoni, who returned as captain mid-season. Despite Dhoni’s decent batting performance, CSK’s struggles, including overseas players’ underperformance and veterans’ poor form, have led to defeats. A loss to Rajasthan Royals further compounded their woes, increasing pressure ahead of their final game against Gujarat Titans.

Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has declared his support for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL final against Punjab Kings, citing strong family ties to Bengaluru. Sunak revealed he received an RCB jersey as a wedding gift and has been an avid follower ever since, even cheering them on at Downing Street.

Agni Chopra, son of Bollywood figures, carved his own path in cricket, overcoming assumptions and proving his dedication. Despite early success in Mumbai’s U-23 team, Ranji selection eluded him, leading to a stint with Mizoram. Now, MI New York has picked him for $50,000 in MLC 2025, offering a fresh start and a chance to compete against top-tier talent.