Friday, June 26
MI New York clinched the Major League Cricket 2025 title, defeating Washington Freedom by five runs in a thrilling final. Rushil Ugarkar's composed final over, defending 12 runs against Maxwell and Phillips, sealed the victory.
Tensions escalate in the India-England Test series as verbal exchanges intensify. Ben Duckett's comment aimed at Shubman Gill, caught on the stump mic, goes viral. Gill's subsequent low score adds to the drama, while earlier, Gill confronted Zak Crawley over time-wasting. With the series tied, a fierce battle is anticipated on Day 5.
Ravindra Jadeja displayed resilience at Lord's. He scored a crucial fifty against England. Jadeja's knock kept India in the hunt. He equaled Sourav Ganguly's record. India faced trouble chasing 193. Bumrah supported Jadeja with a crucial partnership. England eventually secured a thrilling win. Jadeja's character stood out despite the loss. His innings almost led India to victory.
During the ongoing India-England Test series, Ravichandran Ashwin has voiced his discontent with umpire Paul Reiffel's decisions. Ashwin humorously recounted instances where he felt Reiffel's calls were consistently unfavorable to India, both while bowling and batting. He even shared his father's sentiment that India struggles to win when Reiffel officiates, adding fuel to the already intense rivalry.
England captain Ben Stokes' unusual batting trend continues as he scores 33 for the third consecutive time in the Test series against India. After Headingley and Edgbaston, Stokes fell at Lord's attempting a sweep shot. His partnership with Joe Root helped England recover, but a middle-order collapse ensued.
Badminton stars Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap have announced their divorce after seven years of marriage, as revealed in an Instagram post by Saina in July 2025. Despite sharing a passion for badminton, differences in personalities and interests led to their separation. The couple, who married in 2018, emphasized their decision was for 'peace, growth, and healing.'
Chelsea beat PSG 3-0 in the FIFA Club World Cup Final, racing to a first-half blitz led by Cole Palmer and João Pedro. Enzo Maresca’s tactical masterclass sealed the Blues' second world title in four years in dominant fashion.
Chelsea triumphed over Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup final, securing a decisive 3-0 victory with Cole Palmer's stellar performance, including two goals and an assist. The win, however, was overshadowed by Palmer's visible confusion when former US President Donald Trump joined the team on stage during the trophy presentation.
