A Super Over in the IPL after a gap of four years! Yes, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 just continues to give as the clash between the Delhi Capitals (DC) and Rajasthan Royals (RR). Despite fifties from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Nitish Rana in the 189-run chase, RR failed against high-quality death bowling by Mitchell Starc. Meanwhile, Sanju Samson got hurt and didn’t play his entire innings. In other news, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) received a massive news as Mayank Yadav joined the team. Also, Rohit Sharma himself hinted about him continuing to play Test cricket and perhaps leading the Men in Blue in an important Test series against England in June.
Rohit Sharma to lead in IND vs ENG series
Rohit Sharma will lead India in the upcoming Test series against England despite struggling with form, averaging less than 11 runs since September 2024. Rohit has hinted at continuing in the longest format and is focused on preparing for the series. He emphasized the importance of having a fully fit team, particularly bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami. The series could be a make-or-break moment for Rohit, both as a batter and captain. Read more here.
Good news for LSG
LSG fans have a reason to cheer as Mayank Yadav, their pace sensation, is set to undergo fitness tests after being out of action for six months due to injuries. Mayank has joined the team for IPL 2025 and will be assessed by LSG physio Ashish Kaushik. The tests will decide his fate for the upcoming matches, including their next fixture on Saturday against RR. Mayank had played only four matches last season, picking up seven wickets, before getting injured. Read more here.
Sanju Samson is injured
Sanju Samson got injured while batting for RR against Delhi, retiring hurt after a painful moment in the 6th over. He seemed to hurt his ribs or abdomen while trying to cut a delivery. After a brief break, Samson tried to continue batting but couldn’t and walked off. This is a worrying development for RR, who need 6 wins in 8 games to qualify for the playoffs. Samson had been finding his form recently after a slow start to the season and was out of action earlier due to a fractured finger. Samson, after the match, stated he wasn’t ready to bat again in the innings. Read more here.
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Super Over in IPL after 4 years!
Delhi Capitals won a thrilling match against Rajasthan Royals in a Super Over, the first in 1453 days. Mitchell Starc was the hero, defending 9 runs in the final over and then restricting RR to 11 runs in the Super Over. KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs chased down the target of 12 runs in just 4 balls, sealing DC’s 5th win in IPL 2025. Starc’s precise bowling, including two crucial run-outs, helped DC edge out RR in the Super Over. The match was a nail-biter, with both teams ending with 188 runs in their 20 overs. Read more here.
Rohit Sharma dropped himself because…
Rohit Sharma dropped himself from the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, handing captaincy to Jasprit Bumrah. Struggling with form, Rohit scored just 31 runs in 3 Test matches. He wanted to give Shubman Gill, India’s vice-captain in white-ball cricket, a chance to play. After discussing with coach Gautam Gambhir and selector Ajit Agarkar, Rohit prioritised the team’s interests and stepped aside.. Read more here.
BCCI Central Contract Update
The BCCI is likely to announce new central contracts for the men’s team in October, rather than April. The delay may be to discuss the future of senior players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja. The board wants to assess India’s performance and plan for the next two years. Coach Gautam Gambhir will be part of these discussions, which may also include potential changes to the support staff. The decision on Rohit’s future as captain and player will be a key consideration. Read more here.
