At 38, Ravichandran Ashwin wowed fans with an extraordinary catch to dismiss Daryl Mitchell on Day 2 of the India vs New Zealand Test in Mumbai. Mitchell, who had been partnering with Will Young for a 50-run stand, skied a ball from Ravindra Jadeja. Ashwin sprinted back from mid-on and made a stunning diving grab, breaking the partnership and sparking a New Zealand collapse. Following the dismissal, New Zealand lost five wickets for just 77 runs, ending Day 2 at 171/9. Ashwin and Jadeja combined to take seven wickets, placing India in a strong position.

Mumbai Indians has retained star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah for a whopping INR 18 crore, making him the highest-paid player in the team. Bumrah, considered one of the world's top bowlers, was the team's first-choice pick. Other retained players include Suryakumar Yadav (INR 16.35 crore), Rohit Sharma (INR 16.30 crore), Hardik Pandya (INR 16.35 crore), and Tilak Varma (INR 8 crore). Bumrah's retention underscores his value in the T20 format, where his exceptional skills continue to intimidate batsmen worldwide.

The IPL 2025 retentions have been revealed, with Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul set for the auction next month. Pant's departure marks the end of his eight-year tenure with Delhi Capitals, while Iyer, KKR's former captain, is released after guiding the team to victory. Virat Kohli was retained by Royal Challengers Bangalore for INR 21 crore, making him the most expensive Indian player. Notably, MS Dhoni was retained as an 'uncapped player' by Chennai Super Kings. Punjab Kings heads into the auction with the largest purse of INR 110.5 crore, while Rajasthan released Jos Buttler.

In a major update ahead of IPL 2025, all ten franchises have released their player retention lists. Virat Kohli has been retained by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for Rs 21 crore, though Heinrich Klaasen set a new IPL record by being retained by SunRisers Hyderabad for Rs 23 crore. MS Dhoni was retained by Chennai Super Kings for Rs 4 crore. Notably, top captains like Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer will head to the auction. In a surprising move, Mumbai Indians released Ishan Kishan. The auction promises to be highly competitive with major players available.

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have finalized their player retention list for IPL 2025, with fans delighted to see legendary former captain MS Dhoni retained as an uncapped player. CSK also retained current captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, who will lead with support from all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, and pacer Matheesha Pathirana. CSK's costliest player, Gaikwad, is retained for INR 18 crore. The team released 18 players, including Moeen Ali, Ajinkya Rahane, and Deepak Chahar. With INR 55 crore remaining, CSK enters the mega auction aiming to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has dropped hints on player retentions ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) deadline. Report suggests Virat Kohli will be retained as captain. RCB's social media post featured a puzzle listing eight players: Virat Kohli, Mohammed Siraj, Rajat Patidar, Faf du Plessis, Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Yash Dayal, and Will Jacks. These players are likely to form RCB's core retention list. The franchise's move has generated excitement among fans. An official announcement is expected soon, as the IPL retention deadline approaches.

Agni Dev Chopra, Mizoram's star batsman and son of Vidhu Vinod Chopra, has achieved a remarkable feat in the Ranji Trophy's Plate League. He scored his second consecutive double century, surpassing legend Don Bradman's record. Chopra's impressive 218 runs off 269 balls against Manipur follows his unbeaten 238 in the previous match against Arunachal Pradesh. This is his third century in three matches this season. Previously representing Mumbai in under-19 and under-23 levels, Chopra now shines for Mizoram.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are set to retain wicket-keeper batter Nicholas Pooran for Rs 20 crore ahead of the IPL mega auction. Pooran's retention was finalized after consultations with mentor Zaheer Khan and coach Justin Langer. LSG will reportedly not retain KL Rahul. The captaincy decision remains pending, with the team considering options in the upcoming auction, including Rishabh Pant. This move makes Pooran one of the IPL's highest-paid retained players.

England cricket captain Ben Stokes has appealed for help after his home in Castle Eden, North East England, was robbed. Masked intruders stole valuable items, including jewelry and sentimental family heirlooms, while Stokes' wife and two young children were inside. Fortunately, no one was physically harmed. Stokes shared photos of the stolen items on X, seeking public assistance in identifying them. He emphasized that catching the perpetrators is his priority, not recovering the items. Stokes expressed concern about the incident's psychological impact on his family, saying, "All we can think about is how much worse this situation could have been."

Virat Kohli is reportedly set to return as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain for IPL 2025, following discussions with the franchise. Kohli, who led RCB from 2013 to 2021, stepped down before IPL 2022, with Faf du Plessis taking over. Under Kohli's leadership, RCB reached the final in 2016, though they have yet to claim an IPL title. The 35-year-old remains IPL's top run-scorer, amassing 8,004 runs across 252 matches. With Du Plessis nearing retirement, RCB is considering Kohli's return to the helm. They may also pursue players like Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant for the upcoming season.