Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched a 12-run victory against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium, marking their third away win in IPL 2025. RCB captain Rajat Patidar posted an impressive 64 off 32 and was named Player of the Match. Although, he was reprimanded for his team's slow over-rate in the win
Jasprit Bumrah, returning from a three-month injury layoff, delivered a motivating speech to his Mumbai Indians teammates after their narrow 12-run defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Despite the loss, Bumrah, who conceded only 29 runs in his four overs, expressed optimism about the team's chances.
Former cricketer Basit Ali has called for the resignation of Pakistan's selection committee after the team's poor performance in a recent ODI series against New Zealand. He criticized the selections and suggested organizing a T10 tournament to improve players' skills. The Pakistani team's recent performance and strategy were also critiqued following their Champions Trophy group stage exit.
On April 1, 2025, American grandmaster Hans Niemann posted about his potential arrival in Paris for the second leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour. However, five days later, he withdrew for 'personal reasons,' disappointing chess fans. Norwegian broadcaster TV 2 suggested heightened anti-cheating protocols influenced his decision. Niemann has been replaced by Nodirbek Abdusattorov.
Chennai Super Kings faced their third consecutive loss in IPL 2025 against Delhi Capitals, falling short by 25 runs. Despite the defeat, a viral image of young wicketkeeper-batter Vansh Bedi calmly napping amidst the tension provided comic relief for fans. DC now leads the standings, while CSK drops to ninth place after four games.
D Gukesh, the world chess champion, struggled in the 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour's opening leg but remains optimistic for the Paris leg. Despite a challenging format, Gukesh aims to improve. The Paris event, featuring strong competitors like Hikaru Nakamura, promises a thrilling contest and a chance for Gukesh to redeem himself.
Virat Kohli, ahead of the IPL 2025 match between RCB and MI, spoke about his long-standing bond with Rohit Sharma, highlighting their trust and shared insights. While RCB are in a strong position, MI have struggled, making their upcoming game crucial. Kohli expressed gratitude for their shared journey and the memories created with Team India.
Indian shooter Sift Kaur Samra claimed her first individual ISSF World Cup gold in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions in Buenos Aires. Despite a slow start, she made a stunning comeback and finished with 458.6 points. India now stand second in the season-opening World Cup with one gold and one bronze.
Lucknow Super Giants spinner Digvesh Singh Rathi has been fined 50 per cent of his match fee for violating the IPL code of conduct during their win over Mumbai Indians. This is his second penalty for the same offense. Additionally, LSG captain Rishabh Pant was fined ₹12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate in the match.
The Indian government plans to set up 10 advanced Olympic training centres in various cities to improve the nation's performance in the Summer Games. These centres will focus on specific sports, training athletes selected from national competitions under a public-private partnership model.
Rajasthan Royals face off against Punjab Kings in an IPL 2025 clash with a focus on Yashasvi Jaiswal’s form. Sanju Samson returns as captain after an inconsistent run under Riyan Parag. Punjab Kings, led by Shreyas Iyer, have been performing well, and RR will need a strong performance to secure a win.
Jos Buttler, former England captain, shared his experiences with the Gujarat Titans and his career evolution. He discussed batting order roles, the use of data in cricket, and influence of other sports. Buttler hopes to continue playing international cricket despite stepping down as captain after England's recent disappointing ICC event results.
KKR's Venkatesh Iyer addresses the pressure of being the team's costliest player at Rs 23.75 crore, asserting that the focus is on team's performance instead of individual scores. After modest show in the first two matches of the season, his impactful 60-run knock led to an 80-run victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Top tennis players including Djokovic and Gauff request more prize money and player input from Grand Slam tournaments. A letter sent to tournament heads outlines three key demands for financial contributions, increased prize money, and more player influence.
Sunrisers Hyderabad's Nitish Kumar Reddy shares his admiration for MS Dhoni's captaincy, Virat Kohli's aggression, and Rohit Sharma's pull shot. Reddy, eager for IPL face-offs, looks forward to challenging Jasprit Bumrah post his recovery. Acknowledging the impact of cricket legends, he aspires to continue their legacy in Indian cricket, beginning with their match against Mumbai Indians on April 17.
Suryakumar Yadav and other Mumbai Indians players visited the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya for blessings ahead of their IPL match against Lucknow Super Giants. Despite a recent dip in form, Yadav has started to find his groove in this year’s IPL, scoring consistently with impressive strike rates in his recent outings.
Virender Sehwag criticised the Royal Challengers Bengaluru management for releasing Mohammed Siraj, asserting that former captains Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis failed to use him effectively during powerplays. Siraj's recent performance against RCB highlighted their mistake, demonstrating his potential when utilised properly. He took three wickets against his former team on Wednesday.
Sai Sudharsan played a crucial role in Gujarat Titans' victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, scoring 49 runs off 36 balls. He credits his improvement to exposure to difficult conditions and quality practice sessions. Gujarat defeat RCB by eight wickets.
Arjun Erigaisi is aiming to regain his India No. 1 ranking after narrowing the gap with D Gukesh in the latest FIDE ratings. Erigaisi made a strong comeback with decisive victories in the Bundesliga, positioning himself at World No. 4. Meanwhile, R Praggnanandhaa and Aravindh Chithambaram achieved their career-high rankings, now at seventh and eleventh respectively.
Gujarat's Pragnika Vaka secured the world champion title in the under-7 girls’ category at the 2025 FIDE World School Championship in Serbia, scoring an outstanding nine out of nine points. Apart from Pragnika’s gold, India won two silver medals in the U-7 open and U-11 girls’ categories.
Chennai Super Kings, with one win and three losses, face challenges in their IPL 2025 campaign. Kris Srikkanth suggests replacing Jamie Overton with Devon Conway and using R Ashwin more effectively outside the Powerplay. CSK are preparing for their next match against Delhi Capitals. Five-time IPL champions CSK are set to face Delhi Capitals in their next fixture on Saturday.
Sunrisers Hyderabad's new recruit, Aniket Verma, has hit 12 sixes in just 56 balls, capturing everyone's attention. His inspirational journey highlights the magic of the IPL
Ashwani Kumar made an impressive debut in the IPL, taking four wickets in his spell against Kolkata Knight Riders, including dismissing their captain and the powerful Andre Russell. He is now the first Indian bowler to achieve such a feat on IPL debut, playing a crucial role in his team's victory.
Suryakumar Yadav became just the fifth Indian to reach 8000 runs in T20s during Mumbai Indians' 8-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders on Monday in IPL. With a swift score of 27* off nine balls, Yadav's performance marked MI's 24th win against KKR. Ashwani Kumar excelled with 4/24 on his debut, leading MI to their first win this season.