Wednesday, June 10
Following a five-wicket loss to West Indies, Pakistan captain Mohammed Rizwan expressed confidence in his part-time bowlers, despite Saim Ayub and Salman Agha conceding significant runs. West Indies leveled the series, chasing down a revised target, marking their first win against Pakistan in over six years.
Vincent Keymer held his lead at the Chennai Grand Masters 2025 after a draw with Vidit Gujrathi, closely followed by Arjun Erigaisi. Keymer and Erigaisi are set for a crucial face-off in the next round. Abhimanyu Puranik extended his lead in the Challengers section with a win, while other matches saw decisive victories and draws.
Former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar believed Jasprit Bumrah should have skipped IPL 2025 to stay fresh for the England Test series. He also suggested that Virat Kohli should have played the series before retiring. Vengsarkar emphasised the importance of Test cricket, highlighting standout performances from Siraj, Gill, Rahul, Jaiswal, Pant and Sundar. He defended Bumrah's workload management, citing his back surgery.
Pakistan's cricket team has slipped to fifth position in the ICC ODI rankings. This happened after their defeat against the West Indies. Sri Lanka has now moved up to fourth place. Australia currently holds the third position after winning the 2023 ODI World Cup. India remains at the top of the rankings.
At just five, Delhi’s Aarini Lahoty is India’s highest-rated chess player in her age group, boasting a FIDE rating of 1551. Introduced to the game by her father-coach Surendar, Aarini began playing as a toddler and now competes in higher age categories. Balancing studies, chess, and play, she dreams of becoming India’s youngest IM and GM.
Speculation surrounds the ODI futures of Indian cricket legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as the BCCI contemplates the 2027 World Cup strategy. While both remain comfortable in the format, their recent inactivity raises questions.
Salman Khan revealed he was offered an IPL team during the league's inception in 2008, but declined. He expressed no regrets, stating he's content with his decision. Khan is currently preparing for 'Battle of Galwan,' a physically demanding film based on the 2020 India-China conflict.
Viswanathan Anand revealed that Magnus Carlsen was a “limited” player in his early days, excelling mainly in endgames and technical positions. Reflecting on losing the 2013 World Championship and the 2014 rematch, Anand admitted struggling to adapt to new trends before rediscovering his form. He said their later battles were far more balanced but still went Carlsen’s way.
Indian cricket star Rohit Sharma has acquired a striking red Lamborghini Urus SE, personalized with the number plate '3015'. This unique number cleverly combines his children's birthdays and his iconic jersey number, 45. The powerful SUV boasts impressive specifications, including 800hp and rapid acceleration. Sharma's car collection also features other luxury vehicles like BMW and Mercedes-Benz models.
Fresh from a stellar Test series against England, Shubman Gill is set to captain North Zone in the upcoming Duleep Trophy. Sunil Gavaskar lauded both the BCCI's decision to prioritise domestic cricket and Gill's commitment to participate. Gill's presence is a significant boost for the tournament, setting a positive example for his teammates.
