Archive: 2025 / 07

Young LSG fast bowler Mayank Yadav’s long-awaited IPL 2025 return ended abruptly after recurring back issues. Despite being cleared for play, injury setbacks and a crucial batting collapse hampered his Impact Player role. LSG replaced him with Will O'Rourke, hoping to fill the void.

Lando Norris captured his first-ever Formula 1 win at the 2025 Miami Grand Prix after dramatic wheel-to-wheel action, changing weather, and a perfectly timed strategy. The McLaren driver fought from sixth to first, capping off a weekend where he also won the Sprint and took fastest lap honors.

Sunrisers Hyderabad crushed Rajasthan Royals with a huge 286/6 in IPL 2025, winning by 44 runs, while Chennai Super Kings successfully chased down Mumbai Indians' total thanks to Noor Ahmad's 4/18 and Rachin Ravindra's unbeaten 65. Game-changing performances from both matches kept fans on the edge.

Cristiano Ronaldo led Portugal to the Nations League quarterfinals with a two-goal performance in a 5-1 win over Poland. The Romania-Kosovo match abruptly ended after Kosovo players left the field due to hostile chants, reflecting deep political tensions. Portugal joins top European teams in the next round.

The 2025 Chinese Grand Prix packed in a record 220,000 fans, with international visitors nearly doubling. McLaren stunned with a one-two finish, while post-race technical disqualifications flipped the results. Zhou Guanyu returned as Ferrari’s reserve, still making waves in Chinese motorsport.

Mitchell Starc has pulled out of Australia’s 2025 Champions Trophy squad to manage his ankle injury, handing over the captaincy to Steve Smith with Pat Cummins also sidelined. With big names like Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Marsh out and Marcus Stoinis retiring, Australia now faces tough odds in the upcoming tournament.