Gujarat Titans faced a heartbreaking exit from IPL 2025 after a 20-run defeat to Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator. Despite leading the league stage, late-season losses led to their downfall, triggering emotional reactions from players’ families in the stands. Mumbai Indians’ victory propelled them to Qualifier 2, while Gujarat Titans’ promising season ended in disappointment.

As India prepares for the upcoming five-Test series against England, memories of past batting heroics on English soil resurface. From Rahul Dravid’s resilience to Ajinkya Rahane’s match-winning century at Lord’s, these performances highlight the skill and determination required to succeed in challenging conditions.

Rishabh Pant, India’s vice-captain, expressed that he will miss Rohit Sharma in the upcoming Test series against England, which begins on June 20, 2025. This series marks India’s first bilateral Test series since the retirement of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Shubman Gill will captain the team, and India aims to win their first Test series in England since 2007.

KL Rahul etched his name in T20 history, becoming the fastest Indian to amass 8000 runs, eclipsing Virat Kohli’s record. During a crucial IPL match against Gujarat Titans, Rahul’s explosive innings saw him reach the milestone in just 224 innings, surpassing Kohli’s 243. Only Chris Gayle and Babar Azam achieved this feat quicker.

Ahead of their Test series against England, the Indian cricket team is utilising a non-televised intra-squad match in Beckenham for preparation. Performance analysts from India and India A are employing specialised camera setups to collect crucial match data. This data helps assess player performance and simulate match conditions, ensuring broadcast-quality analysis despite the absence of live television coverage.

Following the agreement between India and Pakistan, the Shubman Gill-led Gujarat Titans (GT) have become the first Indian Premier League (IPL) team to restart training. The current table-toppers began their preparations on Sunday evening at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) was suspended on Friday after cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan escalated.

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.

England have revealed their playing XI for the first Test against India at Headingley, marking the start of the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy and the new World Test Championship cycle. Chris Woakes returns, and Brydon Carse makes his home Test debut.

Suresh Raina celebrated MS Dhoni’s induction into the ICC Hall of Fame, acknowledging his significant impact on cricket. Raina highlighted Dhoni’s calm leadership, game-changing contributions, and unwavering commitment as inspirations for millions. Dhoni, now the 11th Indian in the Hall of Fame, is celebrated for his unparalleled leadership and remarkable achievements with the bat and behind the stumps.