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Duleep Trophy final: Rajat Patidar struck a decisive century to put Central Zone in a dominant position against South Zone in the summit clash, continuing his fine domestic form after leading RCB to their maiden IPL title.

Prithvi Shaw, once a celebrated cricketing prodigy, is now rumoured to be dating influencer Akriti Agarwal after being spotted together in Mumbai and Lonavala. Akriti, a content creator with a growing presence on social media, shared glimpses of their getaway, fueling speculation about their relationship. Shaw's cricketing journey continues as he aims to return to the international stage.

A resurfaced video of Rohit Sharma practicing sparked speculation about his return, but it was confirmed as old footage from the 2025 IPL season. Despite concerns raised by a recent hospital visit, Sharma has cleared a fitness test and is set to join Virat Kohli in the ODI series against Australia, marking their return to international cricket after a break.

Shreyas Iyer, fresh off leading Kolkata to an IPL title in 2024, surprisingly wasn't retained and was acquired by Punjab Kings for a hefty sum. He guided Punjab to the IPL final in 2025, crediting their support for his success. Despite a recent T20 Asia Cup snub, Iyer remains focused, now captaining India A.

Jitesh Sharma is likely to be picked over Sanju Samson for India's opening fixture in the Asia Cup 2025 against the UAE as Shubman Gill will return to open the innings alongside Abhishek Sharma.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old cricketing sensation, has taken the IPL 2025 season by storm, smashing a record-breaking century off just 38 balls. His incredible feat made him the youngest player to achieve this milestone in IPL history, securing the second-fastest century, only behind Chris Gayle. Nitish Rana humorously questioned Suryavanshi's age, highlighting the disbelief surrounding the teenager's exceptional talent.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has launched 'RCB CARES' to support families of the eleven victims of the June 4th tragedy that occurred after their IPL victory parade. Each family will receive Rs 25 lakh as initial support. The franchise aims for long-term community support and fan engagement through this initiative.

Suresh Raina predicts Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the young Rajasthan Royals' batting sensation, will soon join India's T20I team, praising his fearless approach and IPL 2025 performance, including a century against Gujarat Titans. Raina also acknowledged Ayush Mhatre's impressive performances for Chennai Super Kings and in youth Tests against England's U19 team, highlighting their potential.

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra is of the opinion that Ashwin's IPL retirement decision could pave a new way for other Indian cricketers too. He has said that it is a massive decision from Ashwin's end to let go of a Rs. 9.75 crore contract.

Former India opener Virendra Sehwag has picked his three game-changers for India in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. He has picked left-hander Abhishek Sharma, pacer Jasprit Bumrah and mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy for the same.

Ravichandran Ashwin, the veteran Indian off-spinner, has announced his retirement from the IPL after a remarkable 16-season career, expressing gratitude to the franchises and BCCI. While stepping away from the IPL, Ashwin confirmed his continued participation in overseas leagues, marking a new chapter in his cricketing journey.

Ravichandran Ashwin, the veteran Indian off-spinner, has announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League after a 16-year career. The 38-year-old, who retired from international cricket in December, shared his decision on X.

Suryakumar Yadav recovered from an injury sustained near the end of IPL 2025. He spent weeks at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. There, he underwent a structured rehabilitation process. Yadav praised the facility and staff for their support. He focused on mindset and physical recovery. Now, Suryakumar Yadav is fit.

South African batting legend AB de Villiers has labelled Shreyas Iyer's omission from India's Asia Cup squad as "weird", hinting that the decision may have been shaped by considerations beyond just on-field form and performance.

Aakash Chopra has ignited controversy by questioning RCB's influence on Rajat Patidar's captaincy in domestic cricket. Mo Bobat revealed he encouraged Patidar to seek leadership roles at the state level, leading to his appointment as Madhya Pradesh captain. Chopra found it questionable for IPL franchises to 'nudge' players into domestic captaincy roles, sparking debate about the ethics of such influence.

Swastik Chikara, 20, recalled a chat with Virat Kohli during the IPL 2025 season, adding that the legendary batter is keen on prolonging his IPL career. Kohli shone with the bat in RCB's first-ever title-winning campaign in the T20 league earlier this year.

Mo Bobat urged RCB to honour the 11 fans who died in the IPL 2025 victory stampede, calling them part of the team's heritage. The tragedy also led to Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium being dropped as a Women's World Cup venue, with Navi Mumbai stepping in.

Dinesh Karthik has voiced his strong disapproval of Shreyas Iyer's exclusion from India's 2025 Asia Cup squad, deeming it somewhat unjust. Iyer's impressive IPL 2025 performance, where he scored 604 runs, seemingly wasn't enough to secure him a spot, even among the reserves. Karthik emphasizes Iyer's leadership and batting prowess under pressure, suggesting his omission is a missed opportunity.

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali expressed shock over the exclusion of Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mohammed Siraj, and Mohammed Shami from India's Asia Cup squad. Ali believes Iyer's omission is particularly unjust, stating that in Pakistan, these players would be top-tier.

T20 cricket has undergone a six-hitting revolution, transforming batting from risk-averse accumulation to power-driven aggression. India, once lagging behind, now match the world’s best with a six every 12 balls in 2024. With IPL and internationals fuelling the trend, six-hitting is now the currency of modern T20 cricket.