Former Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has responded to Sunil Gavaskar after the former Indian great criticised overseas cricketers for commenting on Indian cricket matters.
Nitish Rana faced a fine for his aggressive behavior towards Digvesh Rathi during a Delhi Premier League match, stemming from a disagreement over a delivery. Despite scoring a century and leading West Delhi to Qualifier 2, Rana's actions led to a penalty.
Following IPL 2025, Rajasthan Royals' head coach Rahul Dravid steps down after a long association, while Kolkata Knight Riders sees the departure of head coach Chandrakant Pandit and bowling coach Bharat Arun. Pandit, despite leading KKR to a title in 2024, exits after a challenging 2025 season, with Abhishek Nayar returning as assistant coach.
Ashwani Kumar, a young left-arm pacer, made a memorable Mumbai Indians debut, taking 4-24 and earning his team's first win. Mentored by Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah, he focuses on swing and staying calm under pressure. Now back in domestic cricket, Ashwani aims to excel in red-ball cricket and represent India.
Cheteshwar Pujara, renowned for his Test cricket resilience, also navigated the IPL landscape. Beginning with Kolkata Knight Riders in 2010, he played for multiple franchises, amassing 390 runs in 30 matches. Though his classical style didn't always translate to T20 success, his presence, especially at CSK, underscored the respect he garnered within Indian cricket.
India and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Rinku Singh revealed how his IPL team owner Shah Rukh Khan asked him to travel on a special chartered flight with him after Rinku's team India snub.
WinZO, one of India's leading social gaming platforms, will withdraw money-based games following the new online gaming bill. The legislation, effective August 22, 2025, prohibits real-money gaming but supports e-sports. WinZO emphasizes its commitment to compliance and innovation, despite the significant regulatory shift. Other gaming firms like Dream11 and Games24x7 are also adapting, signaling a major transformation in India's online gaming sector.
Indian cricketer Rinku Singh and politician Priya Saroj surprised fans with their engagement news. Rinku revealed they connected in 2022 after he saw Priya's photo on a fan page and gathered the courage to message her. While their wedding is postponed due to Rinku's cricket commitments, he also expressed pride in Priya's political achievements.
Ajinkya Rahane has relinquished his captaincy of Mumbai's domestic cricket team, aiming to foster new leadership while continuing as a player across all formats. Rahane led Mumbai to victory in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy last season and expressed his commitment to contribute to the team's future success. Mumbai has potential captaincy candidates like Shreyas Iyer and Suryakumar Yadav.
Santosh Iyer expressed his disappointment and perceived unfairness regarding his son Shreyas Iyer's exclusion from the Asia Cup squad. Despite Shreyas' consistent IPL performances, including leading KKR to a title and PBKS to a final, selectors have overlooked him. Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar also criticized the decision, suggesting it indicates Iyer is no longer considered for T20 cricket.
While Shubman Gill is being groomed as a future leader, Ambati Rayudu believes Shreyas Iyer should be India's next ODI captain. Rayudu cites Iyer's calmness and success leading KKR to an IPL title, along with his ability to guide underdog teams. Iyer's consistent ODI performance, including a strong Champions Trophy and World Cup, further strengthens Rayudu's argument.
The selection of India's Asia Cup squad has sparked controversy, particularly regarding Harshit Rana's inclusion. Aakash Chopra questions Rana's place, citing his underwhelming IPL 2025 performance and suggesting that Prasidh Krishna, the IPL 2025 Purple Cap winner, and Mohammed Siraj, with his recent form in England, were more deserving choices.
Varun Chakaravarthy, the Indian cricketer, revealed his diverse career path before cricket success, including architecture, music, and filmmaking. He transitioned from an assistant architect earning ₹14,000 to ₹18,000 monthly to exploring music and facing entrepreneurial challenges.