Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured their first IPL title in 2025, defeating Punjab Kings in a thrilling final at Ahmedabad. Virat Kohli scored 43 as RCB posted 190/9, despite losing 4 wickets for 19 runs late. A stunning boundary catch by Phil Salt to dismiss Priyansh Arya shifted momentum. Josh Hazlewood's tight death bowling sealed the win. This victory ended RCB’s 18-year wait and fulfilled Kohli’s long-held dream of lifting the IPL trophy.
Virat Kohli has officially announced his retirement from Test cricket, concluding a remarkable 14-year career in the longest format of the game. He played 123 Tests, scored 9,230 runs with 30 centuries, and led India to 40 wins as captain. Kohli shared the news on May 12, 2025, calling the journey "challenging and fulfilling." His retirement follows Rohit Sharma’s, marking a major transition for Indian cricket. Kohli will continue playing ODIs, having already retired from T20Is in 2024.
India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire effective from 5 PM IST on May 10, 2025, following U.S.-mediated talks led by President Donald Trump. The agreement comes after a severe escalation triggered by an April attack in Kashmir that killed 26 Hindu tourists, which India attributed to Pakistan-based militants. Both nations have committed to halting all military actions across land, air, and sea, and plan to resume peace talks at a neutral venue on May 12.
India launched "Operation Sindoor" on May 7, 2025, conducting precision missile strikes on nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. This action was in retaliation for the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, which killed 26 civilians. The targeted locations included Bahawalpur, Muridke, Muzaffarabad, Kotli, and Sialkot, focusing on alleged terrorist infrastructure associated with groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed.
India’s Test captain Rohit Sharma has retired from Test cricket at 38, ahead of the England series. He played 67 Tests, scoring 4,301 runs at an average of 40.57 with 12 centuries. Despite recent struggles, he continues in ODIs, holding records like the highest individual score of 264. Shubman Gill is seen as a likely successor. I’m retiring from Test cricket. It’s been an honour to represent India in whites. Thanks for all the love. I’ll continue playing ODIs, said Rohit.
Following a deadly terrorist attack in Kashmir on April 22, which killed 26 Hindu tourists, tensions between India and Pakistan have surged. India has accused Pakistan of involvement, which Islamabad denies. In response, India will hold a nationwide civil defence mock drill on May 7, the first since the 1971 Indo-Pak war. The exercise will cover 244 districts, focusing on air raid sirens, blackout drills, and evacuation exercises to improve civil defence and preparedness.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old cricket sensation from Bihar, has etched his name in history by becoming the youngest player to score a century in men's T20 cricket. Playing for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025, he smashed 101 runs off just 38 balls against Gujarat Titans on April 28. His century came in 35 balls - the second-fastest in IPL history and the fastest by an Indian, breaking Yusuf Pathan’s 2010 record. In his innings, he hit 11 sixes and 7 fours, showing great
A devastating terrorist attack occurred on April 22, 2025, in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in the deaths of at least 26 tourists and injuries to over 30 others. The assault took place in the Baisaran Valley, a popular meadow near Pahalgam, where gunmen opened fire on tourists. A group identifying itself as "Kashmir Resistance" claimed responsibility, citing opposition to demographic changes in the region due to India's settlement policies.
On April 7, 2025, at Wankhede Stadium, RCB ended a 10-year winless streak at the venue by defeating MI by 12 runs in a high-scoring IPL clash. RCB set a strong total of 221/5, powered by fifties from Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar. MI fought back with Tilak Varma’s 56 and a fiery 42 off 15 from Hardik Pandya, but fell short at 209/9. Krunal Pandya’s brilliant final over, taking three wickets, secured a memorable win for RCB.
