Wednesday, June 10
AB de Villiers criticized IPL franchises for missing Dewald Brevis in the auction after his explosive 125* against Australia. Brevis's record-breaking innings, surpassing Faf du Plessis's previous best, powered South Africa to a 53-run victory, leveling the T20I series. Australia's sloppy fielding and Brevis's dominance against spinners proved decisive, despite Tim David's brief resistance.
Aakash Chopra believes Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli erred by retiring from Test cricket, suggesting their ODI careers might also be nearing an end. He argues that ODIs offer less pressure and fewer opportunities to stay motivated compared to the challenges and consistent engagement provided by Test cricket.
India’s 2-2 draw in the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy was a series of high drama, spectacular comebacks, and glaring missed opportunities. Shubman Gill’s young side matched England punch for punch but faltered in the fundamentals — from dropped catches to inconsistent bowling — leaving what could have been a historic series win just out of reach.
Cricket West Indies convened an emergency meeting with legends like Viv Richards and Brian Lara to address the team's decline. Key issues identified include inadequate facilities, poor domestic tournament quality, and skills deficiencies. Plans are underway to establish a high-performance center and improve training, especially after a dismal performance against Australia.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez are now engaged. Georgina shared the news on Instagram. She posted a picture of a diamond ring. The couple met in 2016 in Madrid. They have built a close family together. They are raising two daughters. Ronaldo also has three other children. The couple had spoken about marriage in the past.
Cristiano Ronaldo, 40, and Georgina Rodriguez, 31, are engaged! Rodriguez revealed the stunning diamond ring, potentially worth up to $5 million, on Instagram. The couple, together since 2017 and parents to five children, met at a Gucci store. Jewelry experts estimate the flawless, brilliant-cut oval diamond could be as large as 30 carats, making it a truly remarkable piece.
Dewald Brevis, also known as 'Baby AB', showcased an amazing performance in the second T20I. He scored an unbeaten 125 off 56 balls against Australia. This helped South Africa reach 218/7. Brevis's innings included a variety of shots. He is also a leg-spinner. He dreams of playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore with Virat Kohli in the IPL.
Ritika Sajdeh, wife of Rohit Sharma, has voiced her concerns over the Supreme Court's directive to relocate stray dogs in Delhi-NCR to shelters. She advocated for humane solutions like sterilisation and vaccination programs instead of caging the animals. The court's order mandates immediate capture and relocation, with strict measures against obstruction, aiming to create stray dog-free localities.
Shubman Gill has been crowned ICC Men's Player of the Month for July 2025 following his stellar performance in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. As India's Test captain, Gill amassed 567 runs at an impressive average of 94.50, including a double century and two centuries. His remarkable Edgbaston innings featured a match total of 430 runs, contributing significantly to India's historic victory.
