Friday, July 10
Shubman Gill's leadership is shining as Gujarat Titans eye the IPL playoffs. Seen as a potential future India captain, Gill's proactive approach and rapport with younger players are drawing praise. Assistant coach Parthiv Patel highlights Gill's impactful role both on and off the field. Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals aim for a fresh start after a break, hoping to revive their campaign.
MS Dhoni's immense popularity in Chennai and across India is undeniable, with fans displaying unwavering support for 'Thala.' Harbhajan Singh emphasized the genuine affection Dhoni receives, distinguishing it from manufactured social media followings. Meanwhile, things haven’t gone CSK’s way over the past two seasons. The five-time IPL champions failed to reach the playoffs in 2024 and endured another underwhelming campaign in IPL 2025.
Mustafizur Rahman experienced a whirlwind 24 hours, playing for Bangladesh in a T20I against the UAE in Sharjah, where he took 2/17. He then traveled over 2,000 km to Delhi to join Delhi Capitals for their IPL match against Gujarat Titans, replacing Mitchell Starc. Gujarat Titans won the toss and chose to bowl, bringing Kagiso Rabada back into their lineup.
Suresh Raina advocates for Virat Kohli to receive the Bharat Ratna, recognizing his significant contributions to Indian cricket. Raina emphasized Kohli's achievements and impact on the nation's cricketing landscape, urging the Indian government to bestow the prestigious award upon him. Kohli recently retired from Test cricket, marking the end of an era.
Yashasvi Jaiswal's explosive start, smashing 22 runs in the first over against Arshdeep Singh, set the tone for Rajasthan Royals' chase after Punjab Kings posted a formidable 219/5. Arshdeep's expensive over became a record he'd rather forget, overshadowing impressive batting performances from Nehal Wadhera and Shashank Singh for Punjab.
