Rohit Sharma was honoured at Wankhede Stadium with the inauguration of the ‘Rohit Sharma Stand.’ The event highlighted his cricketing achievements and his deep family values, particularly his affection for his parents. Sharma expressed gratitude to his family and supporters, acknowledging their sacrifices. The Mumbai Indians squad attended the ceremony, which also honored Ajit Wadekar, Sharad Pawar, and Amol Kale.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming affirmed the franchise’s commitment to experienced players despite a disappointing IPL 2025 season. Fleming acknowledged the team’s struggles and the need to reassess strategies while emphasizing the importance of balancing experience with emerging talent. He dismissed the notion of solely focusing on young players, highlighting the value of seasoned performers.
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.
Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy has propelled Sobo Mumbai Falcons into the semi-finals of the Mumbai T20 League 2025. The 30-year-old has balanced youth and experience, leading the team to four wins in five matches. Iyer emphasized the league’s role in nurturing young talent, providing a platform beyond club cricket.
India’s cricket team is set for a transition. Selectors will reveal the squad for the challenging England Test series. Shubman Gill is a frontrunner for captaincy after Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s retirements. Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness is a concern. Rishabh Pant is likely to be vice-captain. The announcement is scheduled for May 24 in Mumbai.
Mitchell Starc will not participate in the remainder of the IPL 2025, informing Delhi Capitals of his decision. As the team resumes practice, they anticipate the arrival of Faf du Plessis, Tristan Stubbs, and mentor Kevin Pietersen. With several players unavailable due to international duties, franchises are making temporary replacements, including Delhi Capitals signing Mustafizur Rahman.
Tottenham Hotspur clinched the UEFA Europa League title, defeating Manchester United 1-0, ending a 17-year trophy drought. Brennan Johnson’s goal secured Spurs’ first major silverware since 2008. Despite a challenging Premier League season, Ange Postecoglou delivered a European triumph. Manchester United, plagued by defeats and without European qualification, faced further disappointment.
Mumbai Indians have brought in leg-spinner Raghu Sharma to replace the injured Vignesh Puthur for the remainder of the IPL 2025 season. Sharma, a right-arm leg-break bowler from Punjab, has a solid domestic record, including 57 first-class wickets. This will be Sharma’s first experience in the IPL, joining MI at his base price of Rs 30 lakhs.
Prithvi Shaw’s recent social media activity has stirred discussions. He posted a cryptic message before the Indian Premier League resumes. Shaw’s career has faced challenges with form and fitness. He was dropped from Mumbai’s team and went unsold in the IPL auction. Shashank Singh suggested Shaw improve his lifestyle. The message raises questions about Shaw’s next steps.