As the IPL 2025 retention deadline wrapped up, Punjab Kings made headlines with their strategic retention of uncapped players Prabhsimran Singh and Shashank Singh, leaving them with a whopping 110.5 crore in their auction purse. On the other hand, Delhi Capitals raised some eyebrows by letting go of star skipper Rishabh Pant, opting to retain experienced players Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs, and Abishek Porel. While DC's decision sparked some debate, co-owner Parth Jindal assured fans that the team is determined to build a strong and balanced squad that will bring home the elusive IPL trophy.
After a successful performance at the Tokyo Olympics, India is setting its sights on the upcoming Paris Games. With a smaller contingent this time around, all eyes will be on javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who won the nation's only gold medal in Tokyo. However, there are some setbacks for India's team, such as long jumper Murali Sreeshankar having to pull out due to an injury and notable athletes Kidambi Srikanth and Bajrang Punia not participating. Nevertheless, the country remains hopeful for a successful run in Paris.
Sanjiv Goenka, the owner of Lucknow Super Giants, faced backlash after a video of him reprimanding captain K L Rahul following their defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad went viral on social media. Fans expressed their discomfort over the incident, stating that team matters should be dealt with in private to preserve morale and the captain's authority. The controversy adds to the string of ongoing controversies surrounding team owners in the IPL.
The intense match between the Delhi Capitals and the Rajasthan Royals was not without its fair share of excitement. While the Delhi Capitals emerged victorious, all eyes were on their passionate owner, Parth Jindal, who was caught on camera shouting "You're Out!" amidst a potential boundary breach. This sparked a heated debate online, but let's not forget the brilliant performances from both sides that made the match truly memorable.
Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson's controversial dismissal at the boundary ropes sparked arguments and fired up Delhi Capitals owner Parth Jindal in their match against the Royals. Samson's dismissal proved to be a turning point for the Royals as they lost wickets in quick succession and fell short by 20 runs in their pursuit of 222. Delhi Capitals retain their top spot in the league with this win.