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30 runs needed off 30 balls, five wickets in hand, a 24-run over had just concluded. Two absolute beasts in the middle in Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller. The Indian dream had almost been shattered.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/on-this-day-in-2024-the-indian-dream-that-had-almost-been-shattered-for-nth-time-before-an-11th-hour-rescue-2025-06-29-996689

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Seattle Orcas registered their maiden win in the Major League Cricket 2025 with a historic outing against MI New York on Friday, June 27. Despite nursing an injury, Hetmyer played a masterful knock and slammed a six off the final ball with six needed to take the team home.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/seattle-orcas-create-history-as-shimron-hetmyer-last-ball-six-leads-team-to-thrilling-win-in-mlc-2025-2025-06-28-996615

India's opening act in England met a heartbreaking loss in Leeds as Shubman Gill-led and Co. squandered the position of advantage they had for most of the match with a late English charge at Headingley. Despite putting 471 and 364 on the board, with five individual centuries, the visitors failed to defend 370 in the final innings in good batting conditions on Day 5, with the hosts romping home after suffering a few jitters.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/ind-vs-eng-edgbaston-calling-india-look-to-avoid-equaling-all-time-unwanted-record-in-bid-to-level-series-2025-06-27-996501

Days after hinting at a move on from Al Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo has penned a two-year contract with the Saudi Pro League club that will extend his stay with the club to 2027. The club announced with a special video featuring the Portuguese star with a caption, "The Story continues." source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/football/cristiano-ronaldo-deal-with-al-nassr-check-portuguese-star-contract-breakup-private-jet-and-more-2025-06-27-996482

With team India having lost the first Test of the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025, the side will be looking for answers ahead of the second Test of the series in Edgbaston. With the first Test concluded, it was confirmed that ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah will only be playing three Tests in the series to manage his workload.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/former-cricketer-questions-india-s-strategy-to-reveal-jasprit-bumrah-s-rest-plan-for-england-series-2025-06-26-996336

The first test of the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy saw England putting in an excellent performance and registering a resounding victory. India, after posting a total of 471 runs in the first innings of the game, limited the hosts to a score of 465.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/michael-vaughan-heaps-massive-praise-on-ben-duckett-for-match-winning-knock-against-india-in-1st-test-2025-06-25-996174

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As India look for a famous win over England in the first Test match at Headingley, former India cricketer and ex-coach Ravi Shastri wanted 'someone to do a Kohli job', referring to the ability of the former India captain to get into the face of the opposition. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/ind-vs-eng-ravi-shastri-wants-someone-to-do-a-kohli-job-as-india-look-for-win-over-england-in-leeds-2025-06-24-996059

Seattle Orcas locked horns with LA Knight Riders in game 12 of the ongoing MLC (Major League Cricket) 2025. Both sides locked horns at the Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas, on Monday, June 22. Where LA Knight Riders secured a comfortable win in the clash, it was the side’s batter, Alex Hales, who captured the limelight. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/mlc-2025-alex-hales-becomes-first-english-batter-to-achieve-historic-feat-with-resounding-win-against-seattle-orcas-2025-06-23-995840

Team India is under a transitional phase; with veterans like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli having announced their retirement from two out of three formats, the side has been looking to bring in new names who could go on to replace the two stalwarts of Indian cricket.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/sourav-ganguly-makes-massive-claim-surrounding-rohit-sharma-virat-kohli-s-odi-retirement-2025-06-22-995740

Team India looked to be in complete command on day 2 of the ongoing first Test against England. The side began the day with Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant continuing the onslaught. Gill amassed 147 runs, while Pant added 134 runs on the board as the visitors posted a total of 471 runs on the board in the first innings of the game.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/aakash-chopra-reflects-on-india-s-day-2-performance-against-england-in-first-test-2025-06-22-995726

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In the first Test against India at Headingley, England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bowl first. The decision turned fatal as the Indian batters had a terrific day, posting 359/3. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill scored a century each, while Rishabh Pant remained unbeaten for 65 runs. In the heat, the England bowlers got tired early and that helped the Indian batters settle quickly and pace their innings accordingly. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/tim-southee-england-s-bowling-consultant-defends-ben-stokes-bowling-first-decision-against-india-at-heading-2025-06-21-995642

Najmul Hossain Shanto continued his magnificent form as captain in the ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. After scoring 148 runs in the first innings, Shanto scored an unbeaten 56 in the second innings as the series opener marched towards a draw in Galle, a rarity these days. The Galle track, unusually, didn't break as much as it was expected and the batters enjoyed the flatness of the surface even on the fourth day, with just 23 wickets falling. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/sl-vs-ban-najmul-hossain-shanto-breaks-test-record-for-a-bangladesh-captain-in-galle-run-fest-2025-06-20-995557

With Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli no longer available in Test cricket, the likes of Shubman Gill, KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant will have to take the majority of the responsibility in the upcoming five-match series against England, especially given their experience of playing in the country in the past. Gill, however, doesn’t have a good track record in England, but Rahul and Pant have been sensational. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/rishabh-pant-on-course-to-break-ms-dhoni-s-legendary-records-in-england-series-2025-06-19-995373

Surprises and shocks galore in the BBL and WBBL drafts for the upcoming editions as except the Melbourne Renegades, all seven other teams were able to pick three overseas players each for both tournaments. Renegades had their marquee player Hayley Matthews pull out due to injury but the defending champions will be able to sign a replacement at a later date. As many as six Pakistan players were picked in the BBL Draft, while just one Indian was picked for the WBBL, in Jemimah Rodrigues by the Brisbane Heat. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/jemimah-rodrigues-only-indian-to-get-picked-in-bbl-wbbl-drafts-shaheen-afridi-mohammad-rizwan-among-7-pakistanis-signed-2025-06-19-995361

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Star India batter Virat Kohli announced his Test retirement just before the five-match series against England, starting June 20. Since COVID-19, the 36-year-old has struggled heavily to get going in the format, scoring just 2028 runs in 39 matches (69 innings) at an average of 30.72. He has been trapped outside off-stump several times in this phase, but yet, Kohli showed little to no signs of improvement. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/joe-root-breaks-down-virat-kohli-s-technical-challenges-in-test-cricket-2025-06-18-995212

South Africa's heroes from their maiden ICC World Test Championship (WTC) triumph deservedly were the big gainers in the latest Test rankings. The centurion, Aiden Markram, who played one of the innings in an ICC final for the ages, scoring 136, secured a seven-spot jump to No 11. Markram, who scored a duck in the first innings, played one of the best knocks, especially when you provide the context of a final, the best bowling attack for the opposition and chasing a stiff target of 282. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/markram-ngidi-among-big-gainers-in-latest-icc-test-rankings-after-wtc-triumph-against-australia-2025-06-18-995210

Angelo Mathews is playing his final Test for Sri Lanka as the home team took the field against Bangladesh in Galle on Tuesday, June 17. Mathews reckoned that the team not having to play a Test match for the whole year after this series played a huge part in his decision-making. However, since this Test marked the commencement of the new cycle, Mathews and Sri Lanka will be keen to make a good start and get a winning farewell from the format. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/angelo-mathews-chases-virat-kohli-sachin-tendulkar-s-records-in-elite-lists-in-his-farewell-test-2025-06-17-995040

Just a couple of days after the culmination of the two-year World Test Championship (WTC) at Lord's with South Africa claiming the mace this time around, the new and fourth edition of the competition kicks off in Galle with Sri Lanka taking on Bangladesh in the opening assignment. Sri Lanka were in the running for a place in the final, but losing 0-2 to the eventual champions South Africa in the away assignment, eventually hurt their chances. And the 2025-27 cycle, like for a few more teams, will be a time for transition in Test cricket with Dimuth Karunaratne and Angelo Mathews bidding the format goodbye. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/sri-lanka-vs-bangladesh-live-when-and-where-to-watch-sl-vs-ban-test-series-live-on-tv-and-streaming-in-india-2025-06-16-994918

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced the schedule for the Women's ODI World Cup 2025 as the top eight teams of the world are set to battle it out for the biggest prize in women's cricket. The tournament will begin on September 30 with hosts India taking on Sri Lanka in the opener on September 30 in Bengaluru, with the final set to be played in either Colombo or Bengaluru on November 2.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/mark-your-calendars-check-india-full-schedule-for-women-odi-world-cup-2025-as-glory-lies-ahead-2025-06-16-994914

The ICC (International Cricket Council) on Monday, June 16, confirmed the full schedule of the Women's World Cup 2025 to take place in India and Sri Lanka. The eight-team tournament kicks off in Bengaluru on September 30 and ends on November 2 in the city, with Colombo as the other option if Pakistan go that deep into the competition. Indore, Visakhapatnam and Guwahati will be the other three venues with the latter being one of the options alongside Colombo for the first semi-final on October 29, with Bengaluru slated for the second. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/colombo-to-host-11-preliminary-matches-in-women-s-world-cup-2025-india-to-play-at-all-five-venues-check-full-schedule-2025-06-16-994911

Kieron Pollard surpassed Virat Kohli on the T20 runs leaderboard after his 32-run knock for the MI New York against the Texas Super Kings in the Major League Cricket (MLC). Pollard wouldn't want to watch the replay of his run out as he took Daryl Mitchell and his fielding capability for granted and was lazing around to the return crease and was caught short but his 16-ball 32 did help MINY stay in the run-chase against the Super Kings, before eventually falling short by three runs.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/kieron-pollard-surpasses-virat-kohli-on-runs-leaderboard-after-t20-return-in-mlc-for-mi-new-york-2025-06-15-994791

Aiden Markram, who led the South African colts to their maiden Under-19 World Cup title in 2014, became a national hero after playing probably his most important knock for the senior team as the Proteas ended the 27-year drought for an ICC title, beating the holders Australia in the final to win their maiden World Test Championship (WTC) mace. Markram top-scored with 136 as he served a masterclass in playing calculative yet assertive knock in a chase of 282, which wasn't easy, especially against one of the better bowling attacks in Test cricket history. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/that-was-one-of-my-mates-from-school-aiden-markram-on-having-a-drink-with-the-crowd-after-wtc-win-2025-06-15-994786

South Africa ended their 27-year-long wait for an ICC title as they got their hands on the World Test Championship mace after beating Australia in the 2025 final. The Proteas chased down the second-highest target at Lord's and the highest in an ICC final as they hunted down 282 in the fourth innings with five wickets in hand.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/how-much-prize-money-south-africa-australia-india-and-others-bagged-in-wtc-2023-25-2025-06-14-994715

South Africa broke India’s 14-year-old world record to win their maiden ICC title in 27 years. The Temba Bavuma-led side produced a sensational performance at the Lord’s to beat Australia by five wickets and win the third edition of the World Test Championship (WTC). In doing so, South Africa now registered the biggest chase by a team in an ICC final. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/south-africa-break-india-s-14-year-old-world-record-to-win-wtc-final-against-australia-2025-06-14-994704

South Africa ended their long wait for an ICC title as they defeated the mighty Aussies in the World Test Championship 2025 final on Saturday, June 14. On the back of a match-winning century from Aiden Markram, the Proteas chased down 282 in the fourth innings at Lord's to win their first ICC title after 27 years. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/temba-bavuma-shatters-104-year-old-captaincy-world-record-after-wtc-final-win-against-australia-2025-06-14-994701

With the start of the five-match Test series against England a little away, the Indian team has been gearing up for the crucial assignment with an intra-squad game against India A. Several Test series-bound players were not in the A squad for the practice games against England Lions, and this four-day game stands as the only chance for them to get into the Test groove after the two-month-long IPL. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/prasidh-krishna-highlights-importance-of-game-time-before-england-series-after-successful-ipl-2025-2025-06-14-994695

On Day 3 of the World Test Championship final at the iconic Lord’s, both South Africa and Australia players wore black armbands and observed a moment of silence to pay tribute to the Ahmedabad plane crash victims. Notably, an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner from Ahmedabad to London crashed soon after its takeoff on June 12. Out of 242 people who were on board, 241 were declared dead, while one was admitted to the hospital.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/wtc-final-australia-south-africa-players-wear-black-armbands-paying-tribute-to-ahmedabad-plane-crash-victims-2025-06-13-994564

David Bedingham was South Africa's highest run-getter, scoring 45 runs in the first innings in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia on Day 2, however, before edging a Pat Cummins delivery to the wicketkeeper, Alex Carey, the middle-order batter was involved in an interesting moment. In the 49th over of South Africa's batting innings, bowled by Beau Webster, the third delivery was a short of a length ball which rose up a bit and Bedingham got an inside edge onto the pads. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/out-or-not-out-david-bedingham-s-reflex-action-after-ball-gets-stuck-in-his-pad-leaves-fans-divided-2025-06-12-994451

Usman Khawaja failed to open his tally against South Africa in the World Test Championship (WTC) final at the iconic Lord’s. He departed after 20 balls and with that, Khawaja joined the list of Australian players to have played the most dot balls before being departed for a duck. David Warner tops the list with a 22-ball duck against England at Hobart in 2022, while Shaun Marsh stands second with a 21-ball duck against India in Pune in 2017.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/usman-khawaja-equals-137-year-old-unwanted-record-with-duck-in-wtc-final-vs-south-africa-2025-06-11-994251

Nicholas Pooran, the 29-year-old former West Indies cricketer, will take over from Kieron Pollard as the new captain of MI New York for the third season of the Major League Cricket (MLC). Pooran, who played a huge part in MINY's title win in 2023, smashing an unbeaten 137 off just 55 in the final against the Seattle Orcas. Pollard is with the squad for the inaugural champions but Pooran will be the captain from this season onwards. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/hours-after-international-retirement-nicholas-pooran-confirmed-as-new-miny-captain-maxwell-to-lead-washington-freedom-2025-06-11-994245

Defending champions Australia will play South Africa in the World Test Championship final at the iconic Lord’s, starting June 11. Ahead of that, the Pat Cummins-led side needs to sort their batting order as Marnus Labuschagne’s form is a matter of concern. The Australia international has averaged 28.33 in the current WTC cycle, which might force the team to take a tough call of dropping him for Cameron Green. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/what-if-wtc-final-between-australia-and-south-africa-ends-in-draw-2025-06-10-994029

As many as seven legends of the game are set to be inducted into the already 115-strong ICC Hall of Fame list at a star-studded event 'A Day with the Legends' in London, which will also be presented as the curatin-raiser for the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 final between South Africa and Australia on Monday, June 9. Five male and a couple of female cricketers will join the elite list with Alastair Cook, AB de Villiers and Neetu David being the recent inductees from last year, announced just before the T20 World Cup, in Dubai. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/icc-hall-of-fame-induction-2025-live-streaming-when-and-where-to-watch-on-tv-and-online-in-india-2025-06-09-993889

The stage is set for the final of the ongoing French Open 2025. Top seed Jannik Sinner will be taking on Carlos Alcaraz in the summit clash of the tournament as the two stars hope to get their hands on the title. Both Alcaraz and Sinner put in excellent performances throughout the tournament, and they will be hoping to continue their stretch in the final as well. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/tennis/french-open-2025-men-s-final-live-streaming-when-and-where-to-watch-french-open-2025-men-s-final-in-india-2025-06-08-993739

The secretary and treasurer of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) have resigned from their positions, days after the Bengaluru stampede. Secretary A Shankar and Treasurer ES Jairam have resigned, citing 'moral responsibility' for the stampede outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's maiden IPL win. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/ksca-secretary-treasurer-resign-citing-moral-responsibility-days-after-bengaluru-stampede-2025-06-07-993636

ICC announced the record-breaking prize money of US$ 11.25 million for the T20 World Cup last year. Oman, one of the participating teams, received US$ 225,000 for finishing the tournament between 13th and 20th position. However, a year on, none of the Oman players in the World Cup squad have received a single penny from the cricket board. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/forced-to-leave-country-oman-players-yet-to-receive-t20-world-cup-prize-money-from-cricket-board-2025-06-06-993577

Even as Team India players departed for England in the wee hours of Friday (June 6), the debate around their playing XI for the first Test of the five-match series has begun. Former India opener Aakash Chopra has selected his playing XI for the series opener in Headingley, Leeds, which will be played from June 20. Interestingly, he has backed Sai Sudharsan to bat at number three and hasn't picked Karun Nair who recently smashed a double-century in the four-day match against England Lions. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/former-india-opener-picks-sai-sudharsan-ahead-of-karun-nair-in-india-s-playing-xi-for-first-test-vs-england-2025-06-06-993569

The Indian team is all set to lock horns with England for a five-game Test series. The tour of England will kick off from June 20, with both sides facing off in the first Test at Headingley, Leeds. Ahead of the series, it is worth noting that Team India will be without the services of Virat Kohli. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/mark-taylor-reflects-on-virat-kohli-s-decision-to-retire-from-test-cricket-2025-06-05-993450

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The victory parade of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) turned into a stampede today as around 11 people lost their lives outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Earlier, the players were felicitated at the Vidhan Soudha by the Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, and then the victory parade was supposed to happen. But after the stampede outside the stadium, the players reached the ground directly where they took a victory lap for the fans. However, the entire event was marred by the stampede in the end. Stay tuned to India TV for all the live updates: source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/rcb-victory-parade-live-updates-ipl-2025-winners-depart-ahmedabad-to-arrive-in-bengaluru-soon-993253

Australia have announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against West Indies in July. Opener Jake Fraser-McGurk has been dropped from the squad, as he has been replaced by Mitch Owen. The flamboyant opener had a stunning campaign in the last edition of the Big Bash League, which helped him earn a call in the Punjab Kings camp as well for IPL 2025. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/australia-announce-t20i-squad-vs-west-indies-marcus-stoinis-dropped-2025-06-04-993249

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England and the West Indies are set to face each other in the third and final ODI of the series today at the Kennington Oval in London. However, the start of play has been delayed as the West Indies players arrived late at the venue due to the heavy traffic north of the river. Surrey Cricket provided the update on its official X handle as the toss has officially been delayed. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/eng-vs-wi-3rd-odi-start-of-play-delayed-due-to-late-arrival-of-players-at-kennington-oval-know-reason-2025-06-03-993130

Heinrich Klaasen announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Monday, June 2, admitting that it was a "difficult decision" but has made "peace with" it. Klaasen, who wasn't part of the 20-member contracted list announced by Cricket South Africa (CSA) in April, had decided not to renew his contract and hence, there were signs, especially with the likes of David Miller and Rassie van der Dussen signing hybrid ones. Klaasen said that he wanted to prioritise his family and the decision was in the best interest of him and his family's future. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/heinrich-klaasen-announces-international-retirement-from-all-formats-at-33-2025-06-02-992940

Jewel Andrew became the youngest opener for the West Indies in the ODIs as well as white-ball cricket after the 18-year-old was pushed to the top of the order in the absence of veteran Evin Lewis, due to an injury against England in the second game of the three-match series in Cardiff on Sunday, June 1. Andrew, who was playing just his third ODI, came out to open for the West Indies alongside Brandon King after England chose to bowl and at 18 years and 176 days, broke Xavier Marshall's record of being the youngest white-ball opener for the Men in Maroon. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/jewel-andrew-creates-white-ball-cricket-history-for-west-indies-after-teenager-opens-innings-against-england-2025-06-01-992833

After eight years, Karun Nair returned to India’s scheme of things. After scoring a triple century against England in 2017, Karun was dropped from the playing XI and hasn’t been considered for selection again. In the last few years, he worked hard in the domestic circuit, scoring plenty of runs and that forced the selectors to pick him for the upcoming five-match Test series against England. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/karun-nair-hands-selectors-casual-reminder-with-scorching-double-ton-in-canterbury-2025-05-31-992707

On the penultimate day of the 26th Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea, the Indian athletes delivered outstanding performances, securing three gold medals and elevating the nation's total medal count to 18—comprising eight gold, seven silver, and three bronze. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/india-strong-run-in-asian-athletics-championships-continues-check-latest-medal-tally-2025-05-31-992684