The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, held in Pakistan and the UAE, achieved record-breaking global viewership, marking a 19% increase from 2017. India’s victory over New Zealand in the final became the most-watched Champions Trophy match ever.
Rishabh Pant etched his name in history by becoming the first Indian wicketkeeper to score centuries in both innings of a Test match. Pant’s remarkable feat occurred on Day 4 against England at Headingley, marking his eighth Test century.
Jasprit Bumrah rarely shows emotion on the pitch and seldom celebrates a wicket, but in the IPL 2025 Eliminator, he looked like a man possessed. He finished with 1/27 in four overs — below par by his standards — yet Washington Sundar’s wicket turned the tide in MI’s favour. In a world where bowlers get their due beyond talk shows and podcasts, Bumrah might well have pipped Rohit for the Player of the Match award.
Yuzvendra Chahal’s sensational hat-trick against Chennai Super Kings derailed their innings, achieving multiple milestones. Playing for Punjab Kings, Chahal’s brilliance in the 19th over led to four wickets in six balls, restricting CSK to 190. This performance included dismissing MS Dhoni and marked Chahal’s ninth four-wicket haul in the IPL, setting a new league record.
Neeraj Chopra clinched his first Diamond League title in Paris after an impressive 88.16m opening throw, triumphing over Germany’s Julian Weber. This victory marks Neeraj’s first DL title in two years, since Lausanne 2023. Looking ahead, Neeraj is set to compete in Ostrava and the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic in Bengaluru, expressing excitement about promoting javelin in India.
Virat Kohli’s quest for an elusive IPL title with Royal Challengers Bengaluru takes center stage as they face a Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings in the final. While Kohli aims to complete his trophy cabinet, PBKS seeks their maiden title. The match promises a thrilling contest between two evenly matched teams, with the team holding their nerve likely to emerge victorious.
Lucknow Super Giants suffered a setback against Punjab Kings. The team lost by 37 runs. Rishabh Pant cited dropped catches as a key factor. Punjab Kings posted a formidable 236/5. Lucknow Super Giants only managed 199/7 in response. Ayush Badoni and Abdul Samad fought hard. Lucknow Super Giants now need to win their remaining matches.
Ahead of the World Test Championship final against South Africa, Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood expressed confidence in his bowling performance in England, citing his past successes, especially at Lord’s.