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While Punjab Kings recorded the highest increase in brand value with Shreyas Iyer leading them to the final, RCB took the top spot, pipping CSK.

Lucknow Super Giants have the lowest brand value among all 10 current IPL teams.

Punjab Kings' brand value saw a huge rise of 39.6 per cent.

CSK's brand value increase by only USD 4 million after their 10th place finish.

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After maiden IPL title win, RCB become most-valued franchise as CSK slip to no.3, PBKS record highest rise

With months to go into IPL 2026 mini-auction, Chennai Super Kings have expressed an interest in Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson.

Sanju Samson missed a few games in IPL 2025 due to injury.

There have been rumours of Samson leaving Rajasthan Royals ahead of mini-auction.

As per a report, a CSK official confirmed franchise's interest in Samson. 

MS Dhoni, Sanju Samson

Sanju Samson to play alongside MS Dhoni for CSK in IPL 2025? 5-time champions' official gives clarification

The incident happened on June 4 when the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) were celebrating their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) win. 

RCB won their maiden IPL title in 2025. 

CAT finds RCB prima facie responsible for Bengaluru stampede.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

Investigating tribunal finds RCB prima facie responsible for Bengaluru stampede due to unmanaged crowd gathering

In the aftermath of the stampede during RCB's victory celebrations, the BCCI has set guidelines for IPL franchises to follow from next season.

The IPL franchise will have to seek permission from BCCI to hold victory celebrations.

The IPL franchise will not have victory parades and celebrations in haste.

The IPL franchise will have to ensure security protocol is followed during celebrations. 

Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar

Exclusive: After stampede during RCB's victory celebrations, BCCI to enforce strict rules and security protocols to follow for IPL franchises

Lucknow Super Giants spinner Digvesh Rathi was suspended and fined by the BCCI during IPL 2025 for his 'notebook celebration' 

Digvesh Rathi was fined three times by BCCI for his controversial celebration

Yograj Singh slammed BCCI for taking actions against Rathi 

Digvesh Rathi in this frame

'Nonsense...': Ex-India star brutally criticizes BCCI for fining Digvesh Rathi over 'notebook celebration' in IPL 2025

Former England white-ball captain Jos Buttler recalled feeling the weight of expectations after a record-breaking season. He talked to Virat Kohli during a training session which helped him manage expectations during the IPL.

Jos Buttler holds the record for most runs by an overseas player in an IPL season.

Buttler hailed IPL as the 'best cricket academy in the world'.

Buttler was roped in by Gujarat Titans for Rs 15.75 crore.

Jos Buttler, Virat Kohli

'Sometimes I pick up my bat and I feel like I don't how to play': Jos Buttler reveals conversation with Virat Kohli during IPL 2023

RCB mentor and batting coach Dinesh Karthik stayed silent as former England captains Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain asked him about the conversation during strategic timeout in the IPL 2025 final.

RCB opener Virat Kohli scored 43 runs from 35 balls in IPL 2025 final.

Punjab Kings' Afghan pacer Azmatullah Omarzai dismissed Kohli in the 15th over.

Dinesh Karthik opted not to reveal what he told Kohli during the strategic timeout.

Virat Kohli, Dinesh Karthik

'What is this man telling one of the greatest batters': Former England captains grill Dinesh Karthik over '5-minute lecture' to Virat Kohli in IPL 2025 final

The Bengaluru stampede during RCB victory celebrations killed 11 people and leaving many injured. In hindsight, Robin Uthappa feels that the celebrations could've taken place a day later.

Robin Uthappa said he was angry for almost a day after learning about the stampede.

Uthappa feels that the RCB victory celebrations could've waited a day.

Uthappa feels sad for fans, players and others as the victory has been marred by loss of lives.

Robin Uthappa

'Doing it the very next day was an error in judgment': Robin Uthappa 'angry' over Bengaluru stampede during RCB's victory celebrations

The stampede in Bengaluru happened last Wednesday when nearly 2.5 lakh fans thronged the stadium and its surrounding areas to catch a glimpse of their favourite stars, leading to a stampede that left 11 dead and 56 injured.

BCCI's 28th Apex Council Meeting will take place on June 14. 

RCB defeated PBKS to win their maiden IPL title. 

Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru kisses the IPL trophy alongside teammates following the team's victory in the 2025 IPL Final match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings at Narendra Modi Stadium

BCCI Apex council: IPL governing body to discuss norms for tournament's victory celebrations after Bengaluru stampede

Punjab Kings assistant coach revealed an unheard IPL tale with Shreyas Iyer, highlighting his leadership duties

Brad Haddin highlighted Shreyas Iyer's brilliant leadership skills with an unheard IPL story

Under Iyer's leadership, PBKS made it to their first IPL final in 11 years

Shreyas Iyer in this frame

'They should consider Shreyas Iyer...': PBKS coach gives big 'captaincy' reminder to BCCI with unheard IPL story  

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WI vs AUS: More than a week ahead of the five-T20I series, Australia made two changes to their squad. Josh Hazlewood will fly back home after the pink-ball test at Sabina Park.

Josh Hazlewood will return to Australia to prepare for white-ball series against South Africa.

Spencer Johnson is yet to recover from back issue.

Xavier Bartlett and Jake Fraser-McGurk have been added to the squad. 

Mitchell Marsh, Jake Fraser-McGurk

Australia announce 2 changes in T20I squad for West Indies, Delhi Capitals batter and Punjab Kings pacer called in

MLC 2025: MI New York will go up against Washington Freedom in the final as they beat Texas Super Kings by 7 wickets in the Challenger clash.

Akeal Hosein scored his maiden T20 fifty.

Nicholas Pooran finished the run chase with a six.

Kieron Pollard remained unbeaten for a 22-ball 47. 

Kieron Pollard, Nicholas Pooran

Kieron Pollard turns saviour again as MI New York beat Faf du Plessis' Texas Super Kings by 7 wickets to reach MLC 2025 final

Tennis

After beating an unfit Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner qualified for his maiden Wimbledon final to book a title rematch with Carlos Alcaraz.

In the third set Novak Djokovic was leading 3-0 but Jannik Sinner turned it around.

Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are set to lock horns in another epic final.

Djokovic revealed Sinner apologised to him after the semifinal. 

Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner

Jannik Sinner beats a not-fully-fit Novak Djokovic in straight sets to book Wimbledon final date with Carlos Alcaraz, says 'I don't know if it'll get better'

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India were placed at 145/3 when the bails were drawn on Day 2 as visitors are still trailing behind England by 242 runs in the third Test

KL Rahul's fifty took India to 145/3 on Day 2 of the third Test against England

Earlier Jasprit Bumrah's fifer folded England for 387

India's KL Rahul (R) and Rishabh Pant in frame

IND vs ENG, 3rd Test: KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant bail out India from early jitters as visitors end Day 2 at 145/3 in reply to England's 387

Football

Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi will soon face a new challenge as he prepares to feature in the 2025 MLS All-Star Game at Q2 Stadium on July 23. 

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