Friday, July 10
Persistent rain in Bengaluru led to the cancellation of the RCB vs KKR match in the IPL 2025, eliminating KKR from playoff contention. RCB benefited from the shared points, climbing to the top of the standings. The playoff race remains tight, with several teams still mathematically in contention as no team has officially sealed a berth yet.
Jasmine Paolini clinched the Italian Open title, defeating Coco Gauff in straight sets. Paolini became the first Italian woman since 1985 to win the Rome event. Gauff struggled with unforced errors, while Paolini, at 29, became the oldest woman to win her first Rome title in the Open Era. Paolini is also in contention for the doubles title.
A rain delay marred the anticipated IPL 2025 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Amidst the gloom, a flock of pigeons honored Virat Kohli's red-ball career. RCB aims to secure a playoff spot with a win, while KKR faces a must-win situation to stay in contention. Fans remain hopeful for a shortened match.
Middlesex is reportedly keen on signing Virat Kohli for a stint at Lord's, aiming to add the Indian superstar to their roster. Despite his Test retirement, Kohli hasn't ruled out first-class cricket, opening the door for a potential County Championship or One-Day Cup appearance.
Neeraj Chopra made history at the Doha Diamond League 2025, becoming the first Indian to breach the 90-meter mark with a 90.23m throw. Despite this personal best, he secured second place, with Germany's Julian Weber winning at 91.06m. PM Narendra Modi lauded Chopra's achievement as a moment of national pride, acknowledging his dedication.
R Praggnanandhaa clinched the Superbet Chess Classic Romania 2025, marking his first Grand Chess Tour victory after a thrilling blitz playoff. Despite drawing his final classical game, Praggnanandhaa faced tough competition from Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Alireza Firouzja, who forced tiebreaks with their wins. Ultimately, Praggnanandhaa's resilience led him to triumph over Vachier-Lagrave, securing the title and a significant prize.
Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna are instrumental in Gujarat Titans' IPL 2025 performance. Siraj has 15 wickets, while Krishna leads with 20. Ishant Sharma reveals coach Ashish Nehra's inputs. Nehra advised Siraj to trust his out-swing and guided Krishna on length. GT resumed training after a break, focusing on fielding. The team's intense practice regime involves long hours.
Persistent rain has delayed the toss for the crucial IPL 2025 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. RCB needs a win to secure a playoff spot, while KKR's playoff hopes hinge on winning their remaining matches. The game marks the return of IPL after a brief suspension.
