Kuldeep Yadav achieved a significant milestone, becoming the 28th bowler and 11th spinner to claim 100 IPL wickets during the match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals at Wankhede Stadium. He reached this feat by dismissing Ryan Rickelton, who was caught by Madhav Tiwari. Among spinners, Kuldeep reached the milestone in 97 matches.
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The ICC has announced a record USD 5.76 million prize pool for the World Test Championship Final between South Africa and Australia at Lord's. The winner will receive USD 3.6 million. ICC Chair Jay Shah praised the intense competition. South Africa qualified after topping the WTC standings, while defending champions Australia secured their place with a Border-Gavaskar Trophy win.
Bengaluru faces a high chance of rain disrupting the IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders. Heavy showers are predicted, peaking around the toss time at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. While the stadium has a good drainage system, a washout is possible. KKR have already experienced one washout this season.
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.
Rahul Dravid's unique score-keeping method drew attention amidst Rajasthan Royals' disappointing IPL 2025 season. Despite investing in youth like Vaibhav Suryavanshi, RR finished ninth, in stark contrast to their 2022 performance. While Suryavanshi and Jaiswal shone, the team struggled with chasing targets and missed experienced players like Jos Buttler. They will finish the season with just 8 points.
Ravi Shastri disclosed his discussion with Virat Kohli before Kohli's unexpected Test retirement. Kohli, India's fourth-highest Test run-scorer, retired despite an upcoming series against England. Shastri and Kohli discussed the decision a week prior. Shastri acknowledged Kohli's intense approach and global impact. He emphasized Kohli's achievements, stating Kohli had nothing left to achieve in his career.
Mumbai's Ayush Mhatre, 17, will captain the India Under-19 team for their England tour, joined by Bihar's 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Both impressed in their IPL debuts. Abhigyan Kundu from Mumbai is the vice-captain. Mhatre's leadership skills have been praised, drawing comparisons to Prithvi Shaw. The tour includes One-Day matches and Multi-Day games against England Under-19, starting June 24.
James Hopes credits Ricky Ponting's relaxed environment and Shreyas Iyer's tactical captaincy for Punjab Kings' playoff success after 11 years. Hopes praises Arshdeep Singh's coachability and believes both Iyer and Singh deserve spots in the Indian squad for the England tour. He also highlights the team's focus on making impactful moments rather than dwelling on high scores.
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has appealed to the ICC to ensure Caribbean nations have a fair chance to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. With cricket returning to the Games, CWI fears that individual Caribbean nations might be excluded if qualification relies solely on world rankings.
Mumbai Indians (MI) have bolstered their squad with the addition of Jonny Bairstow, Richard Gleeson, and Charith Asalanka. Bairstow replaces Will Jacks for Rs 5.25 crore, while Gleeson comes in for Ryan Rickelton at Rs 1 crore. Asalanka fills Corbin Bosch's spot for Rs 75 lakhs.