Friday, July 10
MS Dhoni was seen on a flight sporting a "Duty, Honour, Country" t-shirt, as IPL 2025 remains suspended. The BCCI is working to resume the tournament, likely by Thursday or Friday, excluding Dharamsala as a venue due to security concerns following drone strikes. Chennai Super Kings have been eliminated from playoff contention.
Virat Kohli celebrated Mother's Day with heartfelt posts. He honoured his mother and wife Anushka Sharma. This came during a break from the Indian Premier League. Meanwhile, speculation arose about Kohli's Test retirement. Brian Lara urged him to continue playing Test cricket. Kohli's contribution to Indian cricket remains significant. His fans await his decision.
On Mother's Day, Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer acknowledged his mother's unwavering support, calling her his pillar of strength. Iyer's IPL journey began with Delhi Daredevils, where he quickly rose to prominence, eventually leading Delhi Capitals to their first IPL final in 2020. Under his captaincy, Delhi Capitals reached their maiden IPL final in 2020, where they were beaten by Mumbai Indians. Iyer’s crowning achievement as a leader came last season when he led Kolkata Knight Riders to the IPL title.
Following a blackout during the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match in Dharamsala, attributed to the India-Pakistan conflict, co-owner Preity Zinta expressed gratitude to spectators for their calm. She thanked officials, including Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and BCCI's Jay Shah, for ensuring the safe evacuation of teams and staff. Videos showing Zinta urging spectators to leave the venue in an orderly manner quickly surfaced on social media platforms.
On Mother's Day, we celebrate the unwavering support of mothers behind India's rising athletes. MMA fighter Ritu Phogat and chess grandmaster Koneru Humpy share their experiences balancing motherhood with demanding careers. Both athletes highlight the challenges and unexpected strengths gained through motherhood, emphasising the importance of support systems and mental fortitude in achieving professional success.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has confirmed its men's national team will proceed with the T20I series against the UAE, scheduled for May 17 and 19 in Sharjah. However, the BCB remains uncertain about the five-match T20I series against Pakistan, planned from May 25 to June 3, due to escalating border tensions between India and Pakistan raising security concerns.
South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada faced a ban after testing positive for benzoylecgonine, a cocaine metabolite, during the SA20. His legal team successfully argued that the substance use was out-of-competition, leading to a reduced penalty. Rabada served a one-month ban, completed an educational program, and expressed remorse for his actions.
On Mother's Day, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar honored his mother, Rajni Tendulkar, acknowledging her strength and prayers as his anchor. Tendulkar, the highest run-scorer in international cricket with 34,357 runs, holds numerous records, including most Test appearances (200) and ODI career length (22 years, 91 days). His unparalleled achievements solidify his status as the 'God of Cricket'.
Reports suggest Virat Kohli may retire from Test cricket before the England series, surprising BCCI officials who wanted him to play. Despite appeals from fellow cricketers, Kohli seems determined. An old interview resurfaced where he expressed his ambition to score 10,000 Test runs.
Virat Kohli concluded his Test career with a remarkable legacy, particularly in Australia. Despite a disappointing final series, his record Down Under stands out, amassing 1542 runs in 18 matches with seven centuries. Kohli's fierce batting against Australia included 2232 runs in 30 Tests, solidifying his status as one of India's greatest overseas Test performers.
