Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis makes a grand comeback to the Punjab Kings squad after recovering from a bout of COVID-19. With an unbeaten knock of 44 runs off just 16 balls, Stoinis helped his team put up a formidable total of 206 runs in the first innings against Delhi Capitals. Despite missing the previous game against Rajasthan Royals, Punjab clinched a comfortable 10-run victory. Stoinis, in his post-match interview, revealed his reason for coming late to India and also shared insights on his aggressive batting strategy in the match. Meanwhile, Punjab captain Shreyas Iyer also shone with a half-century, further solidifying the team's position in the top two.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has announced former Australian pacer Shaun Tait as their new pace bowling coach for the national team. Tait will take over the role from Andre Adams and will continue until the end of the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup. Known for his blistering fast deliveries, Tait will bring his expertise and experience to help the young and talented Bangladesh pace bowlers. The team is currently preparing for upcoming series against UAE, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and India.
Swedish hockey player and forward for the Detroit Red Wings, Lucas Raymond, took photos from his hometown in Gothenburg as he competes in the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship for Team Sweden. The rising star impressed with his skills on the ice, showcasing his talent in front of his home crowd. After a successful season in the Swedish Hockey League, Raymond is looking to make a big impact on the international stage.
Delhi Capitals' spinner Kuldeep Yadav showed his prowess with both bat and ball in the IPL 2025 match against Punjab Kings as he dismissed PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer and took a stunning catch in the same over. However, PBKS still managed to post a formidable total of 206/8, courtesy of Shreyas Iyer's gritty fifty and Marcus Stoinis' late fireworks. If PBKS manages to defeat Delhi Capitals in this match, they will move to the top of the points table.
After months of struggling, 25-year-old Lando Norris claimed his second pole of the season with a record lap time of one minute and 9.954 seconds at the Monaco Grand Prix, beating out Ferrari's Charles Leclerc. Norris expressed his pride in his team and the hard work they put in to achieve this victory. He also acknowledged the challenge of racing against the home-town hero Leclerc on the notoriously difficult track.
In a nail-biting Championship play-off final between Sunderland and Sheffield United, 19-year-old Jobe Bellingham played a key role in securing a 2-1 victory for his team and their promotion to the Premier League. His older brother Jude, who plays for Borussia Dortmund, was quick to congratulate him with an emotional FaceTime call after the game. Despite Jobe being heavily sought after by top clubs, including Dortmund, he is solely focused on his loyalty to Sunderland and helping the club achieve their eight-year goal of returning to the Premier League.
The Indian men's cricket team's selection panel is considering Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill for the role of Test captain, which has been vacant since Rohit Sharma's retirement. However, there are reservations about Gill's experience in the test setup. Meanwhile, Jasprit Bumrah is also being considered for the role after leading the team in Rohit's absence. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes that Virat Kohli retired two years early, and could have been named captain for the England tour, but mental fatigue may have played a role in his decision to step down.
PBKS's bowling coach, James Hopes, has backed Arshdeep Singh for a spot in India's upcoming Test tour to England. With the squad set to be announced soon, Hopes is confident that Arshdeep's skills make him perfectly suited for English conditions. Describing him as "highly skilled" and "coachable," Hopes believes that Arshdeep's versatility and constant drive to improve will lead him to becoming one of the most dominant bowlers of his era. As India prepares to begin their campaign in the World Test Championship, this will also be the first test series without veteran players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
New Zealand's explosive wicketkeeper-batter, Tim Seifert, will be joining Royal Challengers Bengaluru as a temporary replacement for England's Jacob Bethell, who is set to return home for national duties after their match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Seifert, who has previously played in the IPL for Delhi Capitals (2022) and Kolkata Knight Riders (2021), has impressed at the top of the order for Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League, scoring 226 runs in just nine innings. With the unavailability of other overseas players like Josh Hazlewood and Lungi Ngidi, Seifert's high-impact inclusion will strengthen RCB's roster for the upcoming playoffs.
The highly anticipated cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) was abandoned due to heavy rain just hours before it was scheduled to begin. However, RCB fans refused to let the weather dampen their spirits as they continued to show their support and planned tributes for the retirement of RCB's captain Virat Kohli from Test cricket. The washout had major impacts on the IPL 2025 points table, with RCB moving to the top spot while KKR's title defense officially comes to an end. Despite the no-result, RCB still has a strong chance of making the playoffs, thanks to their loyal fans who braved the rain for their team.