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India Today
3 hours ago
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Shubman Gill rubbishes rumours of rift with Hardik Pandya through Instagram story
Star India batter Shubman Gill rubbished rumours of any rift with Hardik Pandya through his Instagram story after clips suggesting animosity between them gained traction on social media. At the toss for the Eliminator fixture of the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025) between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Gujarat Titans (GT), the duo had an awkward exchange as they avoided the customary handshake between the two moment went viral on social media as fans came up with their own theories and concluded that all is not well between the two India teammates. However, Gill nipped all such in the rumours in the bud, by offering clarification on his Instagram story. The GT captain shared a couple of photographs with Pandya and addressed the rumours as he 'Nothing but love. Don't believe everything you see on the internet' tagging Pandya in the story. Shubman Gill Instagram Story (Source: Shubman Gill Instagram)
India Today
4 hours ago
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How Shubman Gill's major blunder cost GT in Eliminator vs MI, explains Robin Uthappa
Former India cricketer-turned commentator Robin Uthappa highlighted a major captaincy blunder from Gujarat Titans (GT) captain Shubman Gill during the Eliminator fixture of the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025) against Mumbai Indians (MI). GT lost by 20 runs against MI as they got knocked out of the Gujarat bowed out of the IPL 2025, Uthappa mentioned how giving the new ball to Prasidh Krishna was a major misstep by Shubman Gill, as he's been successful in the middle overs. Krishna was brought into the attack in the second over itself as he gave away 10 runs in his first and was taken apart in his second over by Jonny Bairstow, who whacked him for 26 strategy was more reactive than proactive. Using Prasidh in the powerplay – despite his success in middle overs – was a misstep. His first over was expensive, and they failed to course-correct. The 26-run and 22-run overs proved costly. On top of that, their fielding let them down. You can't drop that many catches and expect to win a championship,' Uthappa said on JioStar. Prasidh eventually finished the game with figures of 2/52 in four overs as he dismissed Rohit Sharma (81 off 50) and Naman Dhir (9 off 6). The right-arm seamer finished the tournament at the top of the leading wicket takers list, with 25 wickets from 15 innings at an average of 19.52 and an economy of ended up posting a massive score of 228/5 in their allotted 20 overs. In reply, GT were restricted to 208/6 in their 20 overs as Sai Sudharsan played a magnificent innings of 80 (49). However, his opening partner Gill got dismissed cheaply for 1 (2), getting lbw by Trent Boult. Washington Sundar also played a brilliant knock of 48 (24) as he got involved in a massive 84-run stand with stand was broken by Jasprit Bumrah, who shattered Sundar's stumps with a toe-crushing yorker and helped his team make a comeback into the game. MI eventually went on to win the game and advanced to Qualifier 2, where they will take on Punjab Kings on June 1 in updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!
India Today
5 hours ago
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Shubman Gill is perfect choice for Test captaincy, he's matured a lot: Sikhar Dhawan
Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has backed Shubman Gill to excel as captain on the upcoming tour of England. Gill has been appointed as the new captain of the Indian Test team following the retirement of Rohit Sharma. His first assignment will be the upcoming five-match Test series against England set to begin from June of the series, Gill has received widespread support from the cricketing fraternity on his ascent to the leadership role. Shikhar Dhawan also backed the youngster to excel as skipper, mentioning how he's evolved as a player over the feel it's a great choice. Shubman has performed really well in the IPL recently. He is a great talent and has matured — he's been playing for the Indian team for several years now. I feel he's the perfect candidate to take on the Test captaincy, and I'm sure he will handle it well and lead the team together. This is the new generation now — Gen Z — and I'm confident he'll do a great job. All my best wishes to him. Furthermore, Dhawan also backed Mumbai Indians (MI) to win the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025), calling them a well-balanced team.'This time, the IPL has been very exciting. For the finals, my support will be with Mumbai Indians. The Mumbai Indians team is playing really well — they are very balanced. The way they've gained momentum is outstanding, and they are a very strong and well-balanced team. So, I'm with Mumbai Indians,' he progressed to Qualifier 2, with a 20-run win over Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Eliminator. They will next take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Qualifier 2 on Sunday, June 1 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The winner of the fixture will meet Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the final of the tournament on Tuesday, June 3 at the same venue.
India Today
8 hours ago
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- India Today
Jasprit Bumrah is a cheat code in T20 cricket, he elevates captain's stature: R Ashwin
Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has once again called Jasprit Bumrah a cheat code in T20 cricket following his remarkable spell against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Eliminator fixture of the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025). Bumrah registered figures of 1/27 as he played a crucial role in Mumbai Indians' (MI) 20-run win, which helped them progress to Qualifier 2 of the dismissed Washington Sundar at a crucial stage of the game, ending the 84-run partnership between him and Sai Sudharsan, to help MI make a comeback in the game. Following his performance, Ashwin was in awe of Bumrah as he comapared him with video game cheat codes."This game could have gone even closer if Jasprit Bumrah's over didn't happen. The asking rate was like 12, 13, 14 but he gave like 7 or 8 runs in his last two overs. Rahul Tewatia hit him for a six but still, the way he came back and gave one run in the next two balls, that defines Bumrah. I had tweeted during the T20 World Cup that Bumrah is a cheat code in today's T20 cricket. Have you ever played this road rash, NFS game? It's a cheat code," Ashwin said on his YouTube channel 'Ash Ki Baat'.advertisement Furthermore, Ashwin said that Bumrah helps a captain look better than they are with his exceptional variety in line and length."If you play these games, you can enter a code, and you can run faster. You can beat everyone else. It's a cheat code. In today's world, as a captain, sometimes I feel Jasprit Bumrah makes a captain look better than they actually are. The way he nails those yorkers, changes up his slower balls, all that said and done, I think Mumbai also went to yorkers very early," he the ongoing season, Bumrah has scalped 18 wickets from 11 innings at an average of 15.33 and an economy of 6.36. He will be eager to continue his form as MI will next take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Qualifier 2 on Sunday, June 1 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!
India Today
8 hours ago
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Watch: Jasprit Bumrah assures coach of comeback minutes before dismissing Sundar
India and Mumbai Indians (MI) fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah calmed down head coach Mahela Jayawardene and assured him of making a comeback minutes before dismissing Gujarat Titans'(GT) Washington Sundar. Chasing a target of 229 runs in the Eliminator fixture of the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025), GT were cruising for a win, being at 148/2 in 13 overs with a well-set Washington Sundar and Jasprit Bumrah at the the partnership was developing between the duo, the MI camp looked flustered as Mahela Jayawardene and batting coach Kieron Pollard were seen having an animated chat with Bumrah on the boundary ropes. However, the speedster asked them to calm down, gesturing with his hands. Minutes later, Bumrah returned to bowl the 14th over and ended the dangerous 84-run partnership by dismissing Sundar with a perfect toe-crushing moment has been going viral on social media, leaving fans in awe of Bumrah's belief in his abilities, which helped his team make a comeback in the game. Watch the video here: Nihari Korma (@NihariVsKorma) May 31, 2025Sundar's wicket gave the much-needed opening to MI bowlers as they put the pressure back on GT by stopping the runflow and eventually restricted them to 208/6 in their 20 overs, winning the match by 20 runs. Bumrah finished with figures of 1/27 in four overs and was even praised by his captain Hardik Pandya in the post-match presentation for standing up for his team once the ongoing season, Bumrah has scalped 18 wickets from 11 innings at an average of 15.33 and an economy of 6.36. Meanwhile, MI will next take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Qualifier 2 on Sunday, June 1 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The winner of the fixture will meet Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the final of the tournament on Tuesday, June 3 at the same updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!
