Gujarat Titans registered a thrilling three-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians under the DLS method, overcoming two rain delays and a fighting Mumbai side. The win propelled Gujarat to the top of the IPL points table with 16 points.

IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans pip Mumbai Indians by three wickets in a rain-affected thriller

Gujarat Titans registered a thrilling three-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians under the DLS method, overcoming two rain delays and a fighting Mumbai side. The win propelled Gujarat to the top of the IPL points table with 16 points.

Gujarat Titans overcame two rain interruptions and a fighting Mumbai Indians to register a dramatic three-wicket win under Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method to go on top of the IPL points table on Tuesday.
Chasing a below-par 156, the Titans were guilty of an ordinary start which saw them lagging behind the DLS par-score when the rain impeded the game for the first time.
But eventually they managed to reach the revised target of 147 off the last ball of the match which was reduced to 19 overs. The former champions now have 16 points, same as Royal Challengers Bengaluru, but they are perched atop the table on account of better net run rate -- +0.79 against +0.48.
However, GT had to brave a second rain interruption close to midnight. On that occasion, they were 132 for six in 18 overs, needing another 24 off 12 balls.
The break resulted in the target being revised to 147, and when the play resumed at 12.30 GT needed to score 15 runs in one over.
Rahul Tewatia (11 not out) hit the first ball off Deepak Chahar for a four and Gerald Coetzee (12) hit the third for a six, but the bowler overstepped on the next delivery.
Even though Chahar dismissed Coetzee and brought down the equation to one run off the final ball, Arshad Khan and Tewatia scrambled for a quick single to record a memorable win for the Titans.
"Lot of emotions. Most of them were frustrating because at one point, we were ahead. It's always good to have a W (beside team's name). The game plans were different in the power play. There was wind and rain, and it felt like a Test match for the first four or five overs," said Gill during the post-match presentation.
Before the break, Jasprit Bumrah (2/19) and Trent Boult (2/22) delivered a fast bowling masterclass to bring Mumbai Indians back into the contest.
Unfazed by their below-par 155/8 and knowing that GT were ahead in terms of par score after the first break, MI struck back hard as Bumrah removed Shubman Gill (43) and Shahrukh Khan (6) in quick succession.
Boult accounted for the dangerous Sherfane Rutherford (28) while concussion substitute Ashwani Kumar dismissed Rashid Khan (2) to turn the game on its head.
But it was the dismissal of GT skipper Gill, who was cleaned up by Bumrah with a nip-backer, saw the visitors&rsquo; fight petering out even though the target was well within their reach.
The contest also marked the first-ever instance in this IPL season when none of GT&rsquo;s top three batters &mdash; B Sai Sudharsan (5), Jos Buttler (30) and Gill (43) &mdash; scored a fifty.
A pivotal moment had earlier arrived in the 12th over when Gill, batting on 35, mistimed one horribly off Ashwani which went high in the air, but the ball popped out of Tilak Varma&rsquo;s hands who came running in from long-on.
But Ashwani struck on the next ball getting Buttler, who hit three fours and a six to make 30 off 27 balls, caught behind.
MI had also made the early running through Bumrah as the ace pacer delivered two measly overs for six runs in the power play.
Boult also kept a tight leash after striking in the second over when he found an edge off Sudharsan&rsquo;s (5) bat, forcing GT batting mainstays Gill and Buttler to see through the initial overs.
A cautious approach meant GT managed only 29/1 in the power play and they were behind the DLS required score as it began to drizzle along with heavy wind.
But the momentum changed when Buttler smacked two fours off Chahar in the seventh over.
Mumbai skipper Hardik Pandya bowled 11 deliveries while completing the eighth over, giving away a total of 18 runs which included a four and a six. Will Jacks was hit for 15 runs in the 13th over, as GT gained some momentum.
Gujarat recovered from early fielding howlers while spin ace Rashid Khan (1/21) rediscovered his mojo to restrict Mumbai Indians to a below-par 155/8.
As many as three dropped catches in the power play notwithstanding, Gujarat fought back through their spinners Rashid and R Sai Kishore (2/34) to grab control of the game in which Mumbai Indians crumbled against pressure.
Jacks, who was dropped twice on 0 and 29, struck a 35-ball 53 (5x4s, 3x6s) while Suryakumar Yadav made a brisk 34 but the rest of the MI batters couldn't respond to the challenge.

Sunrisers Hyderabad crashed out of IPL 2025 after their rain-curtailed game against Delhi Capitals ended in a no result. Despite restricting DC to 133/7, SRH’s slim playoff hopes were dashed as both teams shared a point each.

IPL 2025: SRH knocked out of play-off race after washout against DC

Sunrisers Hyderabad crashed out of IPL 2025 after their rain-curtailed game against Delhi Capitals ended in a no result. Despite restricting DC to 133/7, SRH&rsquo;s slim playoff hopes were dashed as both teams shared a point each.

Sunrisers Hyderabad were eliminated from the play-offs race after their Indian Premier League fixture against Delhi Capitals was called off due to heavy rain following the first innings on Monday.
Pat Cummins-led SRH pace attack ran through the DC batting line-up to limit the visitors to 133/7 before rain dashed the slim hopes of the home team. Both teams shared a point each for the abandoned game.
With 13 points from 11 games, DC remain in contention for a top-four spot.
After reaching the final last year, it was a season to forget for SRH who could not replicate their ballistic run of 2024 with the bat. Having collected only seven points from 11 matches, SRH will now be playing for pride.
Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals were already eliminated from the competition.
Before rain lashed the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, the hosts put up a clinical effort with the ball and were on course for only their fourth win of the season until rain arrived, creating large puddles of water on the outfield. The match officials decided to call off the game at 11.10 pm local time.
The shot selection of Delhi Capitals' batters contributed to their downfall after being put in to bat.
They were left reeling at 29 for five in 7.1 overs with captain Cummins causing the maximum damage.
Cummins had Karun Nair caught behind on the very first ball of the match with a good length ball around the off-stump. It was a rather loose shot from the DC batter first up.
Faf du Plessis departed in Cummins' following over, a failed attempt to put the relentless Australian away for a boundary. Not getting any loose ball from Cummins, the South Africa went for a pull on the charge only to be caught by the wicket-keeper.
Cummins' third victim was Abhishek Porel who was caught after mistiming a flick.
Harshal Patel and Jaydev Unadkat then got into the act by dismissing Axar Patel and K L Rahul respectively. The in-form Rahul went for a drive on the up but ended up edging it to Ishan Kishan behind the stumps.
It was one way traffic until Tristian Stubbs (41 not out off 36) and impact player Ashutosh Sharma (41 off 26) combined to take DC to a respectable total. They shared a 66-run stand off 45 balls.
Sharma was able to break the shackles by depositing leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari for a couple of sixes over long-on in the 15th over.
Stubbs did not look as comfortable as Sharma in the middle but managed to provide much needed support to the latter. The South African could find only four boundaries with the last one coming off the final ball of the innings.&nbsp;

Cricketer Mohammed Shami receives a death threat demanding Rs 1 crore ransom. Cyber police initiate investigations. Amroha on alert.

Mohammed Shami: Death Threat 

Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami got a death threat email with a Rs 1 crore ransom demand. The Amroha police and crime branch are vigorously investigating this case.

Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami faces a death threat via email demanding Rs 1 crore ransom. The police are using digital tools to trace the sender.

India national cricket team fast bowler Mohammed Shami has allegedly received a death threat through email along with a demand for Rs 1 crore, officials said on Monday.
A case has been registered at the cyber police station, and an investigation is underway, Amroha police said.
Superintendent of Police (SP) Amit Kumar Anand said that the matter came to light following a complaint filed by a local resident, Haseeb Ahmed.
The SP said that according to the complaint, an email was received from a sender identified as Rajput Sindhar threatening to kill Mohammed Shami and a person named Prabhakara, along with a demand of Rs 1 crore," Anand said.
A local police official confirmed that following the threat, both the Amroha police and the crime branch have been put on alert. Efforts are underway to identify the sender and trace their location using digital forensics tools, the official added.
Shami, considered to be one of India's premier fast bowlers, is a native of Sahaspur Alinagar village in the Didauli Kotwali area of Amroha district.

Kagiso Rabada returns to IPL post-suspension for drug use, facing criticism over transparency. Tim Paine calls for clarity on the suspension details.

Kagiso Rabada Returns to IPL After Suspension

Kagiso Rabada is set for IPL return amid drug use controversy. Tim Paine demands transparency over suspension specifics, sparking debate.

Kagiso Rabada returns to IPL after a suspension for drug use, sparking transparency debates. Criticism arises over non-disclosure of specifics.

In an eventful week, Gujarat Titans and South Africa pacer, Kagiso Rabada, is set to make a comeback in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. This news comes just a month after his sudden departure from the tournament, previously cited as a "personal issue." Rabada has now revealed that his absence was due to a suspension for recreational drug use. This disclosure raises questions about the transparency of the situation, an issue that former Australian captain Tim Paine has publicly criticized. Speaking on SEN Radio, Paine did not hold back regarding his disapproval of how Rabada's situation was handled. "It stinks. Using 'personal issues' to cover up recreational drug use is not acceptable," Paine stated. "This isn't just a personal issue&mdash;it's a breach of professional conduct and contracts." While Rabada has served his suspension and is cleared to play, details remain vague. The specifics of what drugs were involved, the length of the ban, and the authorities behind the suspension have not been disclosed. These unresolved details have left many, including Paine, demanding clarity. Paine emphasized the need for accountability, stating that the public deserves to know the circumstances surrounding such incidents. "If you&rsquo;re caught using drugs, we should know what happened, how long you&rsquo;re banned, and who imposed the suspension," Paine asserted. Despite the controversy, Rabada is now eligible and expected to play against Australia in the World Test Championship final and will also join the IPL lineup for the Gujarat Titans. The situation underscores the ongoing debate about transparency and accountability in professional sports.

Riyan Parag became the first batter in IPL history to smash six consecutive sixes, lighting up Eden Gardens in a dramatic RR vs KKR clash. His feat joins legendary knocks by Gayle, Pollard, and Rinku.

Riyan Parag Just Made IPL History With 6 Sixes in a Row

Riyan Parag became the first batter in IPL history to smash six consecutive sixes, lighting up Eden Gardens in a dramatic RR vs KKR clash. His feat joins legendary knocks by Gayle, Pollard, and Rinku.

Riyan Parag, take a bow. The Rajasthan Royals star went full beast mode at Eden Gardens and became the first-ever batter in IPL history to smash 6 sixes off 6 balls&mdash;yep, you read that right!&nbsp;
It happened during RR's crazy run chase against KKR in IPL 2025.&nbsp; The game?- A thriller. The feat?- Straight-up legendary.
He went past Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, and Rinku Singh, who all had hit five successive sixes. Let us break it out and take a look at some other insane six-fests we've seen in the IPL.
Riyan Parag
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RR were struggling at 102/5 in 12 overs, chasing 207.&nbsp; Tension? high. Drama? at its peak.
Shimron Hetmyer takes a single off Moeen Ali&rsquo;s first ball in the 13th over.
Then came the carnage: Parag goes 6,6,6,6.. Moeen panics, bowls a wide, but the next legit ball? Gone too. That&rsquo;s 5 sixes in one over.&nbsp;
New over, same vibes. Hetmyer again takes a single on ball one. Parag, in beast mode, reverse-sweeps Varun Chakravarthy over point for his sixth straight six&hellip; SIX. IN. A. ROW.
Sadly for RR, they still lost the match by just 1 run. But Riyan&rsquo;s fireworks? Pure history.
&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;Eden Garden stands and applauds 👏 &lt;a href="https://t.co/gU5lcA5mIg"&gt;pic.twitter.com/gU5lcA5mIg&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/rajasthanroyals/status/1919025303562637366?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;May 4, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;
Chris Gayle (RCB vs PW, Chinnaswamy &ndash; IPL 2012) - The OG Universe Boss
RCB were chasing 183. Gayle was oddly chill at 41 off 36, but the required rate? Sky-high.
Saurabh Tiwary gave him strike... and the rest was just incredible: 5 straight sixes off Rahul Sharma. Dude even switched to around the wicket. Didn&rsquo;t matter.
Gayle eventually fell for 81 (48), but RCB pulled off the win literally on the final ball. Vintage.
Kieron Pollard (MI vs SRH, Wankhede &ndash; IPL 2013)
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Pressure? Not for Polly..&nbsp;
MI needed 62 from 24 balls. Rohit started the over with a six and gave Pollard the keys. Perera got wrecked: 4, 6, 6, 6 &mdash; that over went for 29.
Next up, Amit Mishra. Pollard hits: single, 6, 6, dot, waist-high no-ball (risky), SIX.
40 runs off 8 balls. MI chased it down with 3 balls to spare. Madness.
Rinku Singh (KKR vs GT, Ahmedabad &ndash; IPL 2023)
<img src="https://cdn.editorji.com/681858bd93dca_1746426045.png" width="476" height="265">
This one&rsquo;s still fresh in our heads.
KKR needed 29 in the last over. Impossible? Not for Rinku.
Umesh gave him a strike after ball one. Then: 6,6,6,6,6 off Yash Dayal. Chased down 205 like it was nothing. Cold-blooded.
Do you have a favorite innings? Which one is it ?

Ravi Shastri emphasizes the transformative role of media and technology in cricket, discussing AI's impact on performance and the evolution of broadcasting platforms increasing player visibility.

Ravi Shastri on Media and Tech in Cricket

Ravi Shastri underscores the critical role of media and technology in cricket's evolution, highlighting advancements like AI that enhance player performance and modern platforms that increase visibility.

Ravi Shastri highlights the essential role of media and technology in cricket's development, emphasizing AI's role in performance enhancement and the evolution from traditional media to diverse platforms for increased player visibility.

"Media and technology are like helmets in a cricket kit," former India captain and coach Ravi Shastri said on Friday, urging players to "embrace" both, as without them, the sport wouldn't have evolved the way it did in the last 40-45 years.
Shastri said while there were only two mediums -- radio and Doordarshan (TV)&mdash;during his playing days, the game has come a long way after India won the 1983 World Cup.
"India has won a lot of tournaments in the last 40 years since we first won it in 1983. We made people dream," the 62-year-old Shastri said during a panel discussion on 'Intersection of Sports, Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Media' at the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) here.
"But you need the support. It's like you had pads in your kit bag, you had a cricket bat in your kit bag, and media is part of the kit bag. Media and technology are like a helmet in your cricket bag; you jolly well embrace it." Shastri said technology, especially, is an essential element of sport now, and players need to know how to use it to build themselves.
"So you jolly well embrace technology. AI (artificial intelligence) is coming into play now big time. It's for your benefit. It's for the team's benefit, and it's for the growth of the game at the end of it all," he said.
Shastri said the brand association earlier was only restricted to logos and doing advertisements, but all that has changed with several broadcast platforms coming up.
"I have seen this game evolve; each one of the players here has been a part of it to see where the game has gone in the last 40-45 years... Without these platforms, the game wouldn't have evolved the way it has," he said.
"In my time it was radio and Doordarshan. The relationship with brands was only (about) ads; it was (about) logos." "There was no brand association; there was no social media. There was no podcast, but this is where it is going, and it is only getting bigger," he added.
Shastri said the varied platforms have increased the visibility of a player, which was not the case before.
"We are a country of 1.5 billion people. We are young; 70 percent of the people are below the age of 30. Sport is something that drives you, and if you think it didn't drive them, it woke them up during Covid (pandemic).
"It brought smiles to their faces when India played, wherever they played, whatever sport, whether it was cricket, football, hockey, or whatever. When you performed, you got even bigger smiles.
"Even when you were in lockdown or quarantine or whatever. But why could they see it? Because of the platforms that exist," he said.
Shastri also stressed the benefits of the technology enjoyed by modern-day players.
"What technology has done for the sport is unbelievable. Today, a player can go back and watch himself 100 times. There'll be enough replays showing what he's done right and what he's done wrong," he said.
"There's technology to go even more into detail, to tell you more about your opponent, about yourself, about your strengths, and your weaknesses to then take on opposition wherever it exists and kill them."

Jasprit Bumrah became the seventh-highest wicket-taker in IPL history after a stellar performance against Rajasthan Royals, as Mumbai Indians posted 217/2 and defeated RR by 100 runs. 

IPL 2025: Jasprit Bumrah becomes seventh-highest wicket-taker in IPL history

Jasprit Bumrah became the seventh-highest wicket-taker in IPL history after a stellar performance against Rajasthan Royals, as Mumbai Indians posted 217/2 and defeated RR by 100 runs.&nbsp;

Mumbai Indians' pacer Jasprit Bumrah moved past veteran spinner Amit Mishra to become the seventh-highest wicket-taker in Indian Premier League (IPL) history on Thursday.
Bumrah achieved this milestone following MI&rsquo;s IPL match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Sawai Mansingh Stadium.&nbsp;
During the match, Bumrah delivered an exceptional spell, claiming 2 wickets for 15 runs in 4 overs. His efforts were especially vital in the powerplay phase, where he provided a crucial break for fellow pacers Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar by dismissing RR skipper Riyan Parag and Shimron Hetmyer. This over was a game-changer, and Bumrah&rsquo;s performance helped MI reduce RR to 47/5.
With 176 wickets in 140 IPL matches at an average of 22.21, Bumrah now stands in seventh place in the all-time IPL wicket-taking charts, surpassing Amit Mishra, who took 174 wickets in 162 matches at an average of 23.82. Bumrah, MI&rsquo;s leading wicket-taker, has also taken two five-wicket hauls, with his best figures standing at 5/10. Yuzvendra Chahal, the top wicket-taker in IPL history, currently holds 218 wickets in 170 matches.
Bumrah&rsquo;s return from injury has been impressive in IPL 2025, where he has claimed 11 wickets in 7 matches, averaging 17.72 with an economy rate of 6.96 and best figures of 4/22.
In the match, RR elected to bowl first, a decision they quickly regretted as MI openers Ryan Rickelton (61 from 38 balls) and Rohit Sharma (53 from 36 balls) put up a 116-run stand. Suryakumar Yadav (48* from 23 balls) and captain Hardik Pandya (48* from 23 balls) then added 94 more runs, guiding MI to a total of 217/2 in 20 overs. Maheesh Theekshana and RR captain Riyan Parag claimed one wicket each.
In response, RR's chase fell apart against MI&rsquo;s dominant bowling attack. RR was reduced to 47/5 during the powerplay and was eventually bowled out for just 117 runs in 16.1 overs, losing by 100 runs. Jofra Archer top-scored for RR with 30 runs. MI&rsquo;s standout bowlers were Karn Sharma (3/23) and Trent Boult (3/28), with Bumrah contributing a vital 2/15. Hardik Pandya also picked up a wicket.
Rickelton was named the 'Player of the Match,' as MI soared to the top of the points table with seven wins and four losses, accumulating 14 points. RR, with three wins and eight losses, is out of the playoff race, sitting at eighth place with six points.

Mumbai Indians crushed Rajasthan Royals by 100 runs in Jaipur, extending their winning streak to six matches and edging closer to the IPL 2025 playoffs with dominant performances from Rohit, Rickelton, Suryakumar and Hardik.

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians make it six wins in a row, Royals out of playoffs race

Mumbai Indians crushed Rajasthan Royals by 100 runs in Jaipur, extending their winning streak to six matches and edging closer to the IPL 2025 playoffs with dominant performances from Rohit, Rickelton, Suryakumar and Hardik.

Mumbai Indians extended their remarkable winning streak to six matches with a 100-run rout of Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League in Jaipur on Thursday, pushing the home team out of the race for playoffs.
Openers Rohit Sharma (53 off 36 balls) and Ryan Rickelton (61 off 38) struck sublime half-centuries before Suryakumar Yadav (48 not out off 23) and Hardik Pandya (48 not out off 23) went on the offensive to power Mumbai Indians to 217 for two.
Royals, who chased down 210 against Gujarat Titans here three nights ago with more than four overs to spare, never got going in the run chase and folded up for 117 in 16.1 overs.
It was Royals' eighth defeat in 11 games while Mumbai Indians have seven wins from 11 matches. Another victory should be enough to secure a playoffs berth for the five-time champions.
The 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi (0 off 2), who took the cricketing world by storm with his 35-ball hundred on Monday night, was caught at mid-on off Deepak Chahar in the first over of the RR innings.
His opening partner Yashasvi Jaiswal struck two towering sixes off Trent Boult in the following over before being castled by the New Zealander. It was a procession from thereon.
Jasprit Bumrah, who was brought into the attack in the fifth over, sent back Shimron Hetmyer and Riyan Parag with short balls to reduce Royals to 51 for five inside the powerplay.
Earlier, Rohit and Rickelton put the home team under pressure with a sizzling display of clean hitting.
In their 116-run stand, Rickelton targeted the quick bowlers while Rohit went after spinners especially Maheesh Theekshana, who was introduced as early as third over.
Suryakumar and Hardik Pandya capitalised on the openers' good work to take the team past 200.
Jofra Archer bowled a tight first over but the Mumbai openers collected 18 runs off his second. Notwithstanding the express pace of Archer, Rohit made room to cut the England pacer for a four before Rickleton pulled him for a six over mid-wicket.
The standout stroke of Rickelton's innings was the nonchalant flick off Fazalhaq Farooqi that went all the way.
Mumbai Indians cruised to 58 for no loss in the powerplay after Rohit dispatched Maheesh Theekshana for back-to-back fours over mid-off. The lofted drive over extra cover from Rohit off Akash Madhwal oozed class.
Left-arm spinner Kumar Kartikeya offered a half tracker to Rickelton and he duly dismissed it off his presence for a six and a well-deserved half-century.
Rohit, who did not start the tournament well, is back to his best. He hit a wide delivery from Theekshna over backward point to complete his fifty.
Both the openers were dismissed in quick succession but it was not an issue for Mumbai Indians with plenty of batting to come.
Suryakumar batted like he only can and one of his audacious hits included a scoop over fine leg off Archer that saw the batter falling on the floor. He smashed the last ball of the innings for a six down the ground off Madhwal who otherwise impressed with his yorkers.
The last five overs fetched 71 runs for Mumbai Indians.&nbsp;

Kishore Jena joins Neeraj Chopra and other international stars for the prestigious Neeraj Chopra Classic javelin event. Taking place in Bengaluru, it features top throwers in a thrilling display of athleticism.

Kishore Jena Joins Neeraj Chopra Classic Event

Kishore Jena, Asian Games silver medallist, joins Neeraj Chopra and top international javelin stars for the Neeraj Chopra Classic in Bengaluru. Witness a spectacular event featuring elite athletes from around the globe.

Kishore Jena joins an elite group of javelin throwers, including Neeraj Chopra, at the Neeraj Chopra Classic. The event will take place in Bengaluru, featuring international stars and top Indian talent.

Asian Games silver medalist Kishore Jena has joined the lineup for the Neeraj Chopra Classic, the organisers said on Thursday, taking the number of total participants to 12, with five of them being Indian.
The Neeraj Chopra Classic will be held at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on May 24.
The 29-year-old Jena thus joins India's rising javelin stars Sachin Yadav, Rohit Yadav, and Sahil Silwal, who are bracing up for the chance to compete with double Olympic medalist Neeraj and some of the best in the world.
The new javelin competition, which has been given 'A' category status by World Athletics, will have five Indians, including Chopra who is hosting the event.
Jena finished second behind Neeraj at the Hangzhou Asian Games with a personal best of 87.54m.
The foreign competitors for the event are two-time world champion Anderson Peters (PB: 93.07m) of Grenada; 2016 Olympics gold winner Thomas Rohler (PB: 93.90m) of Germany; 2015 world champion Julius Yego (92.72m) of Kenya; American Curtis Thompson (current season leader with 87.76m); Asian Games bronze medalist Genki Dean (PB: 84.28m) of Japan; Rumesh Pathirage (PB: 85.45m) of Sri Lanka; and Luiz Mauricio da Silva (PB: 85.91m) of Brazil.
The event will be jointly organized by Chopra and JSW Sports in collaboration with the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) and World Athletics.

Yuzvendra Chahal’s hat-trick and fifties by Shreyas Iyer and Prabhsimran Singh power PBKS to a playoff-boosting win, ending CSK’s campaign.

IPL 2025: Iyer, Prabhsimran, Chahal set up Punjab Kings’ 4-wicket win as CSK crash out of playoffs race

Yuzvendra Chahal&rsquo;s hat-trick and fifties by Shreyas Iyer and Prabhsimran Singh power PBKS to a playoff-boosting win, ending CSK&rsquo;s campaign.

Shreyas Iyer and Prabhsimran Singh made well-measured fifties after a splendid hat-trick by Yuzvendra Chahal as Punjab Kings' four-wicket victory knocked five-time champions Chennai Super Kings out of this season's IPL play-off race in Chennai on Wednesday.&nbsp;
Riding on the late four-wicket haul from Chahal (4/32), including a hat-trick, PBKS bowled out CSK for 190, and despite a little stumbling towards the end, the visitors got over the line with two of balls to spare scoring 194/6.
Shreyas (72, 41b, 5x4, 4x6) and Prabhsimran (54, 36 balls, 5x4s, 3x6) were the architects of the victory.
PBKS have moved up to second in the table with 13 points while CSK are on 10th with just four points, and their improbable play-off hopes too were eliminated with this result. Skipper Iyer responded with a meticulous fifty &mdash; his fourth since taking charge of PBKS &mdash; while Prabhsimran brought up his third half-century of the season as the two forged a crucial 72-run stand for the second wicket, which set the platform for PBKS&rsquo; win.
Before that, PBKS openers Priyansh Arya (23) and Prabhsimran had no qualms in scoring at nine runs per over. Prabhsimran had a narrow escape while attempting a reverse sweep off Jadeja, as the ball crashed into his pads in front of the wickets.
But the on-field umpire&rsquo;s call of not out stayed even as CSK sought DRS intervention.
The PBKS opener, otherwise, displayed his array of strokes which had a mix of scoop, reverse sweeps and powerful hits down the ground for his 54. But it was Iyer who towered over the others, rotating the strike with ease while getting the big boundaries to constantly ward off the pressure which CSK tried to build towards the end with wickets and dot balls.
Taking 20 runs off Matheesha Pathirana&rsquo;s 17th over, which included two sixes and a four from Iyer&rsquo;s bat, shut the doors completely on CSK but a few late wickets only delayed the inevitable.
Earlier, Curran braved testing conditions to produce an imperious fifty but a late four-wicket burst from Chahal, including a hat-trick, kept the Super Kings to a total that was a tad below par.
Curran hit the first fifty of the season (88 off 47 balls, 9x4, 4x6) as he anchored the recovery process of his side from a precarious 48 for three in the power play.
With their backs against the wall, Curran teamed up with Dewald Brevis (32) to carefully plot CSK&rsquo;s way back into the contest with a robust 78-run fourth-wicket stand.
Until the 16th over, CSK coasted well at nearly nine runs an over when the England all-rounder picked Suryansh Shedge to attack.
The first two balls were struck for sixes over long-off and deep square leg, and on the third legitimate delivery it took a fine diving effort from Shreyas to save a certain third six in the over.
But Curran wasn&rsquo;t done yet as he pierced gaps on the next two deliveries to get as many boundaries, eventually collecting 26 off the PBKS novice.
Curran&rsquo;s onslaught forced PBKS&rsquo; strike bowler Arshdeep Singh to resort to wide full tosses, which resulted in a tidy over for four runs but for which he had to bowl eight deliveries as two were wides.
Curran eventually fell in the 18th over, getting an edge while attempting to duck under a Marco Jansen bouncer, but not before producing a knock of spunk and substance.
Chahal, who was wicketless until the penultimate over, was hit for a six by MS Dhoni (11) but the bowler had him caught at long off on the second delivery.
On the fourth, Deepak Hooda (2) played one meekly towards backward point while on the fifth, impact substitute Anshul Kamboj (0) was cleaned up.
Noor Ahmad (0) tried to put one away but ended up miscuing his shot and Jansen came in from long-on to complete the hat-trick, which was the leg-spinner's second in the IPL.
In that phase, CSK lost six wickets for a mere five runs which in the end calculations had a decisive effect.

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Manchester Police on Thursday said that City left-back Benjamin Mendy was charged with four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. The club has suspended Mendy&nbsp;awaiting investigation. The police also confirmed that the charges of rape and assault involved an underage girl as the investigation is underway.&nbsp;
Also Read:&nbsp;Ligue 1 match ends in chaos as fans invaded pitch, footballers brawl
Mendy joined Manchester City from Monaco in 2017 and has won the Premier League 3 times and the English League Cup 2 times. He played against Tottenham on the first weekend of the Premier League season but did not face Norwich on Saturday.&nbsp;
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Manchester City’s defender Benjamin Mendy charged with four counts of rape 

Mendy&nbsp;played against Tottenham on the first weekend of the Premier League season but did not face Norwich on Saturday

Manchester Police on Thursday said that City left-back Benjamin Mendy was charged with four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. The club has suspended Mendy&nbsp;awaiting investigation. The police also confirmed that the charges of rape and assault involved an underage girl as the investigation is underway.&nbsp;
Mendy joined Manchester City from Monaco in 2017 and has won the Premier League 3 times and the English League Cup 2 times. He played against Tottenham on the first weekend of the Premier League season but did not face Norwich on Saturday.&nbsp;
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Manchester City's star football Benjamin Mendy&nbsp;has been suspended by his club over charges of rape and assault involving an under-age female&nbsp;

Manchester Police on Thursday said that City left-back Benjamin Mendy was charged with four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. The club has suspended Mendy&nbsp;awaiting investigation. The police also confirmed that the charges of rape and assault involved an underage girl as the investigation is underway.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.edtr.ai/a7ax" target="_blank">Also Read:&nbsp;Ligue 1 match ends in chaos as fans invaded pitch, footballers brawl</a>
Mendy joined Manchester City from Monaco in 2017 and has won the Premier League 3 times and the English League Cup 2 times. He played against Tottenham on the first weekend of the Premier League season but did not face Norwich on Saturday.&nbsp;
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Rohit Sharma retires from Test cricket, passing the leadership baton to rising star Shubman Gill. This marks a pivotal moment for Indian cricket as a new generation prepares to lead.

Rohit Sharma Retires: Who will take over as the next India Test captain?

Rohit Sharma retires from Test cricket, paving the way for Shubman Gill's leadership. This transition embodies a new era for Indian cricket, promising fresh dynamics in the team.

Rohit Sharma retires from Test cricket, leaving a legacy of brilliance. Shubman Gill, at 25, is seen as the captaincy frontrunner, poised to lead India in the Test arena. This transition marks a new chapter for Indian cricket.

Rohit Sharma has officially stepped away from Test cricket- marking the end of a gritty, flair-filled chapter in Indian cricket.
Why did the &lsquo;HITMAN&rsquo; walk away from Tests? 
If the sources are to be believed, selectors had already discussed moving on from Rohit ahead of the five-match England series this June &mdash; India&rsquo;s first step in the new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.
The message from the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee was clear: it&rsquo;s time for a CHANGE.
Rohit&rsquo;s exit doesn&rsquo;t come as a shock to those who&rsquo;ve followed his recent red-ball form. Once feared for his effortless hand-eye coordination and &lsquo;stand and deliver&rsquo; strokeplay, the Hitman found himself battling fading reflexes and old technical gaps.
The short ball, which he used to pull for fun, started troubling him. Still, let&rsquo;s not forget the journey &mdash; over 4,300 Test runs, 12 centuries, and the remarkable switch from middle-order to elite opener.
His leadership brought calm, clarity, and some massive wins for Team India in the longer form of the game.
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A memorable chapter in whites comes to a close for Rohit Sharma 👏🤍 <a href="https://t.co/kCRKDeoX8q">pic.twitter.com/kCRKDeoX8q</a>
&mdash; ICC (@ICC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ICC/status/1920147823296737447?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
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As the 35th Indian Test captain, Rohit leaves behind a legacy shaped by style, grit, and determination.
While he&rsquo;ll still be lighting it up in ODIs, his red-ball goodbye was anything but bitter. It was classy. Vintage Rohit.
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Countless memories, magnificent moments. Thank you, Captain 🫡🫡<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RohitSharma?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RohitSharma</a> <a href="https://t.co/l6cudgyaZC">pic.twitter.com/l6cudgyaZC</a>
&mdash; BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/1920160051744157771?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
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But now, the big question: Who&rsquo;s next?
With Rohit out and Jasprit Bumrah battling a back injury that&rsquo;s already ruled him out of action for four months, including the Champions Trophy, India suddenly finds itself in a leadership void. Virat Kohli?
Doesn&rsquo;t seem likely. At 36 and amid a lean Test run, Kohli is keen to just focus on scoring runs, not taking on the weight of captaincy again.
All eyes, then, are on Shubman Gill
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At 25, Gill is ticking all the boxes. consistent across all formats, vice-captain already, and currently captaining Gujarat Titans to the top of the IPL table.
The selectors see him as the long-term bet &mdash; a composed presence with a modern mindset and a batting record to back it up.
Will the baton be passed to him? Only time will tell, but he surely is a frontrunner.
Can Rishabh Pant be another choice? 
He remains a strong contender with his match-winning knocks in Tests and his involvement in on-field decision-making as the team&rsquo;s keeper.
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But he has yet to prove himself as a full-time leader.
The southpaw brings energy, aggression, and game-changing instincts, but when it comes to leadership, will the selectors trust him?
Given his all-format presence and recent elevation in the team hierarchy, Gill looks set to take over the red-ball reins ahead of Pant ..
Soon we will see a Gen Z-powered era in Indian Test cricket.

MS Dhoni hints at retiring from IPL due to fitness challenges. His focus shifts to evaluating CSK's team depth as playoff hopes fade. Despite struggles, Dhoni remains motivated by fan support while contemplating future decisions.

Nothing to decide now, will take a call later: Dhoni on IPL future

At 42, MS Dhoni mulls IPL retirement, affected by knee surgery and fitness concerns. Dhoni's future in cricket depends on physical capability post-season. With CSK missing playoffs, he reassesses team lineup, valuing mental resilience and tactical adaptability.

MS Dhoni, CSK's captain, considers retirement amid physical challenges at 42. His IPL career's end depends on his body's fitness. Dhoni's focus shifts to CSK's team evaluation as playoff hopes diminish, emphasizing mental resilience for future readiness.

Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni says "there is no escaping the fact" that he is in the twilight of his IPL career but a decision on his future will depend on how his body responds to the pressure of hard work in the next six to eight months.
The former India captain, who is being met with a sea of adoring fans in yellow at every venue he goes to, is well aware of the emotions and his passionate followers' desire to be there when he plays his last game.
"That is the love and affection I have gotten throughout. Not to forget I am 42 (43). I have played a long time. A lot of them don't know when it is going to be my last time, so they want to come and see me play," Dhoni said after CSK's two-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders here on Wednesday.
Dhoni, who underwent a knee surgery in 2023, has continued to battle fitness concerns.
CSK head coach Stephen Fleming recently admitted that the veteran "can't bat 10 overs running full stick." All of this has contributed in building speculation that the ongoing season is his last outing in the league.
The enigmatic wicketkeeper-batter said he is fully aware of where he stands in his storied career right now but will not make a decision without deliberating hard over it and fully assessing his fitness.
"There is no escaping the fact (that I am in the last phase of my career). After this IPL gets over, I have to work hard for another 6-8 months to see if my body can take this pressure.
"Nothing to decide now but the love and affection I have seen is excellent," Dhoni said.
The win was only the third of CSK's disappointing season marred by inconsistency. With play-off hopes dashed, Dhoni said the focus is now on testing bench strength. "There were a few things that did not go our way.
You could get emotional about it, talk about the pride factor but you have to be practical about it. "(You) want to be competitive but you also want answers - which batter can fit where, which bowler can bowl where, according to the conditions and all. When we started, hardly anyone was scoring. "We are out of the tournament, so you give them a chance, see how they react.
It is the approach, the mental toughness that you want to check. The most technically-correct batter does not always score the runs, if you have good awareness...there is a chance to be consistent.

Paris Saint-Germain advanced to the UEFA Champions League final with a 2-1 win against Arsenal, showcasing effective strategy.

PSG Defeats Arsenal to Reach Champions League Final

Paris Saint-Germain advances to the UEFA Champions League final after a strategic 2-1 victory over Arsenal, underscoring a shift in team dynamics and ambition under Luis Enrique.

Paris Saint-Germain overcame Arsenal 2-1, achieving a 3-1 aggregate win to reach the UEFA Champions League final.

Paris Saint-Germain demonstrated exceptional resilience and adaptability on Wednesday as they overcame a persistent Arsenal side to secure a 2-1 victory, advancing to the Champions League final with a 3-1 aggregate win.
Despite being deprived of their usual ball dominance, PSG managed to rely on effective counter-attacks and the prowess of goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma to clinch the win.
This marks only the second time in the club's history that PSG has reached the final of Europe's top competition; they were runners-up five years ago. Remarkably, this achievement comes in the first season following Kylian Mbapp&eacute;'s departure to Real Madrid.
Rather than replacing Mbapp&eacute; with another superstar, PSG embraced a different strategy. For over a decade, the club's owners have invested heavily in attracting big names like Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Lionel Messi, and Neymar. However, this season, under coach Luis Enrique, PSG has built a younger, more cohesive team that plays some of the best football in Europe.
Enrique expressed his satisfaction, saying, "Our goal from day one has been to work hard enough to make history, and that goal remains.
We aim to be the first to win the long-awaited trophy. This project has evolved since last year, and I feel very comfortable here as a coach, having the freedom and support from the president to build a team that improves every day."
PSG will face Inter Milan on May 31 in Munich, seeking their first Champions League title. PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi shared his confidence with CBS Sports:
"We believe in our coach and our young, hungry players. They fight for the team, they give everything for the jersey, that's what's most important, for the city and the club. There is one match left... we are not done yet."
The three-time European champions Inter Milan triumphed over Barcelona with a 7-6 aggregate victory in what is considered one of the greatest semifinals in the history of the competition.
PSG, having previously eliminated Aston Villa and Liverpool, also overcame Arsenal after falling to Borussia Dortmund in last year's semifinal and Bayern Munich in the 2020 final.
The breakthrough in Wednesday's match came in the 27th minute with a set piece. After an Arsenal clearance, Fabian Ruiz unleashed a stunning half-volley to give PSG the lead.
Achraf Hakimi added a second with a precise finish in the 72nd minute. Arsenal's Bukayo Saka managed to pull one back for the Gunners. In the first leg, Arsenal struggled against PSG's midfield intensity, losing 1-0.
However, bolstered by Thomas Partey's return, Arsenal launched 61 attacks compared to PSG's 26 in the second leg.
Arsenal showed early promise in the match, with Declan Rice narrowly missing a header and Gabriel Martinelli's attempt saved by Donnarumma.
Despite their efforts on the flanks, Arsenal could not capitalize on their advantages. PSG awaited opportunities on the counterattack.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia almost broke through in the 17th minute with a curling shot that hit the post. Despite some opportunities from Arsenal's mistakes, such as a poor pass from William Saliba, PSG's D&eacute;sir&eacute; Dou&eacute;'s shot was easily saved by Raya.
PSG's disciplined performance ultimately secured their place in the final, as they continue to chase their first Champions League triumph.

Dewald Brevis' explosive 52 and Noor Ahmad's four-wicket haul led CSK to a thrilling two-wicket win over KKR, denting their IPL 2025 play-off hopes. MS Dhoni sealed the match with a six, possibly in his Eden Gardens farewell.

IPL 2025: CSK virtually knock KKR out of play-offs contention in a thriller

Dewald Brevis' explosive 52 and Noor Ahmad's four-wicket haul led CSK to a thrilling two-wicket win over KKR, denting their IPL 2025 play-off hopes. MS Dhoni sealed the match with a six, possibly in his Eden Gardens farewell.

Dewald Brevis&rsquo;s explosive 25-ball 52, combined with a disciplined four-wicket burst from left-arm spinner Noor Ahmad, virtually extinguished defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders&rsquo; IPL play-off hopes as Chennai Super Kings cruised to a thrilling two-wicket win at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday.
The Afghan spinner exploited the turning conditions brilliantly, picking up 4/31, to restrict KKR to 179/6 after Ajinkya Rahane opted to bat first in their must-win clash.
For CSK, their spin trio dominated the middle overs taking a combined 5/84 in 11 overs that proved to be the difference.
Chasing 180 under tricky conditions, CSK were rocked early on, losing half their side for just 60 inside 5.2 overs under the glowing Eden Gardens lights. But it was MS Dhoni who had the final say -- possibly for the last time at this venue -- finishing the chase with his trademark calm and power, as CSK completed the task with two balls to spare.
This was the end of KKR's campaign at home. They now have 11 points from 12 matches. The three-time champions play their next two matches away against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru and even in case they win both the games, they have to depend on other results.
With eight runs needed off the last over, Dhoni hammered Andre Russell&rsquo;s low full toss for a towering six over deep mid-wicket, triggering wild celebrations.
He then calmly took a single, passed on advice to debutant Anshul Kamboj, who sealed the chase with a boundary.
As he walked off unbeaten on 17 from 18 balls, the Eden crowd rose one last time, savouring what could be a farewell flourish from their most beloved finisher.
Earlier, Vaibhav Arora and Moeen Ali struck in the first two overs before Harshit Rana picked up wickets in back-to-back overs to leave CSK reeling at 56/4 inside five overs.
CSK&rsquo;s teenage prodigy Ayush Mhatre fell for a two-ball duck in the opening over of the chase.
New signing Urvil Patel, a like-for-like replacement for the injured Vansh Bedi, launched a blistering counter-attack, smashing Moeen Ali for two sixes and a four off his first three balls.
But Moeen hit back, dismissing Devon Conway for a duck in the same over.
Urvil continued his onslaught against Rana, striking a four and a six, before falling for a fiery 11-ball 31 (1x4, 4x6) in his debut innings.
The collapse deepened when Varun removed Ravindra Jadeja (19) in his first over, reducing CSK to 62/5 by the end of the powerplay. Fortunately for the visitors, the asking rate remained manageable.
From a precarious 60/5, Brevis launched a stunning counter-attack in the 11th over, smashing 30 runs off Vaibhav Arora to flip the script in CSK&rsquo;s chase.
Brevis began the over with a reprieve, a powerful six that burst through the hands of Raghuvanshi, and never looked back. He followed it with two more sixes and three fours in the space of six balls, reaching a sensational 22-ball half-century.
Opting to bat, KKR were cruising at 67/1 at the power-play, before choking with Ahmad turning the tide.
His strikes included the explosive Caribbean duo of Andre Russell (38 off 21 balls) and Sunil Narine (26 off 17) against the run of play.
The Afghan spinner first broke KKR's rhythm immediately after the powerplay, striking twice in one over.
First, he dismissed Narine (4x4, 1x6) beaten in flight and stumped brilliantly by MS Dhoni. Four balls later, Angkrish Raghuvanshi edged behind to give CSK a double breakthrough.
KKR lost further momentum with Ravindra Jadeja taking the wicket of the in-form skipper Ajinkya Rahane who missed out his fifty by two runs in a 33-ball knock studded with four fours and two sixes.
The boundaries dried up and at one stage, they went 24 balls without a single four in the middle overs.
Their hopes then rested on Russell, fresh from a match-winning fifty in the previous game.
The explosive Jamaican shifted gears, smashing Jadeja for two fours and a six, and then launched Ahmad into the stands with a massive six off a googly.
But Ahmad had the last laugh, deceiving Russell (38 off 21 balls) with another well-disguised googly to end his explosive stint.
In his final over, Ahmad also removed Rinku Singh, wrapping up a terrific spell that broke KKR&rsquo;s backbone.
From 67/1 in six overs, KKR managed just 112 runs in the next 14 overs, as CSK spinners collectively gave away only 55 runs in last five overs, throttling the scoring on a sluggish, turning track.&nbsp;

Rohit Sharma has announced his immediate retirement from Test cricket, ending his illustrious career. India now seeks a new Test captain for their upcoming series in England.

Rohit Sharma announces retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect

Rohit Sharma has announced his immediate retirement from Test cricket, ending his illustrious career. India now seeks a new Test captain for their upcoming series in England.

Rohit Sharma on Wednesday announced his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect ending all speculations about his future in the longest format.
The 38-year-old was India's most prolific Test batter in the second half of his career, scoring 4301 runs in 67 Tests with 12 hundreds and 18 half centuries at an average of 40.57.
Having already retired from T20 Internationals after the World Cup last year, Rohit will now only be seen in the ODI format for India.
<img src="https://cdn.editorji.com/681b6ac59a090_1746627269.jpeg" width="433" height="763">
"Hello everyone, I would just like to share that I am retiring from Test cricket. It's been an absolute honour to represent my country in whites.
"Thank you for all the love and support over the years. I will continue to represent India in the ODI format," he posted on Instagram with a picture of his Test cap.
Rohit captained India to the World Test Championship final against Australia and save the last couple of indifferent series against New Zealand at home and the Border-Gavaskar series against Australia.
India will have a new Test captain for the five-Test series in England with possible candidates being Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant.
Rohit endured a particularly difficult run during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy where he had to drop himself from the playing XI owing to poor form but he had ruled out retirement at that stage.
There was also widespread speculation about his differences with Head Coach Gautam Gambhir, who had vowed to end the "star culture" in Indian cricket after taking charge last year in July.
Both steadfastly denied the chatter but Gambhir has time and again made it clear that only performance would ensure selection in the team.

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