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Aiden Markram and Hayley Matthews were named ICC Players of the Month for June 2025. Markram starred in South Africa’s WTC Final win with a century, while Matthews impressed with all-round performances in the ODI and T20I series against South Africa.

Vidya Pillai clinched gold in heyball at the Commonwealth Billiards Championships after a tense shootout win over Marina Jacobs. Chitra Magimairaj and other Indians also returned with medals

After a successful silver jubilee event in Dallas, BRS is preparing for global 25th anniversary celebrations. Events are planned in the UK, Australia, South Africa, and Gulf countries, with official dates to be finalised after consultations with KT Rama Rao

Neeraj Chopra returns to Paris aiming for his first major win of 2025, facing rival Julian Weber and a strong field in the Diamond League after narrowly missing out in two recent events

India's Smriti Mandhana is back as the world No.1 in ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings, overtaking Laura Wolvaardt after consistent performances and a six-month gap since her last top spot

South Africa secured its first major cricket title in 27 years, winning the World Test Championship against Australia. The Proteas' victory was a historic moment for South African cricket

The department noted that South Africa is particularly concerned about the implications for nuclear safety and security arising from attacks in the vicinity of nuclear facilities. The International Atomic Energy Agency General Conference passed a resolution against attacks on peaceful nuclear installations as violations of the UN Charter and international law, it said.

Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden says that captain Pat Cummins does everything right: he challenges the off-stump, uses the slope, and targets the top of the stumps, making batters play constantly

A low-scoring World Test Championship final was heading to a thrilling conclusion after Australia took a 74-run first-innings lead before being reduced to 144-8 by South Africa by the close of Day 2 at Lord's on Thursday

Keshav Maharaj believes South Africa’s well-rounded bowling attack — combining pace, height, swing, and control — gives them an edge in the WTC final against Australia. He also praised Test cricket’s intensity and the role of character in high-pressure moments.

Mitchell Starc said the WTC final against South Africa at Lord’s is a special chance to win the title again. He highlighted Australia’s journey, the threat of key Proteas batters, and how team preparation remains focused and disciplined.

“It’s a great dynamic position to have is coming into just one test and that’s why I think experience is really key," Hayden said

AB de Villiers backs South Africa to beat Australia in the WTC Final at Lord’s, calling it a "massive moment." Meanwhile, Aaron Finch highlights Australia's preparedness and singles out Travis Head as the danger man ahead of the June 11 clash.

Telangana Sports Authority Chairman Shivsena Reddy congratulated Telangana athlete Navya, who has been selected for the 90 km ultra-marathon to be held in South Africa on June 8

South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen has announced his retirement from international cricket to prioritise his career in global T20 leagues

"Look where RCB are now — back in another final in 2025. It’s closer and tighter than many might think. Hopefully, those crucial little moments will swing in RCB’s favour on June 3," said JioHotstar expert AB de Villiers.

 Relieved, happy but a touch disappointed too, Indian javelin throw star Neeraj Chopra said now that he is done breaching the 90m mark, he would be striving to go farther as his body is more or less free of the niggles that plagued him in the past few years

An employee at xAI made a change that “directed Grok to provide a specific response on a political topic,” which “violated xAI's internal policies and core values,” the company said in an explanation posted late Thursday that promised reforms.

India displayed absolute dominance to crush Sri Lanka by 97 runs and earn a well-deserved title triumph in the Women's Tri-Nation ODI series after vice-captain Smriti Mandhana's sublime century and the bowlers' collective effort in the title clash

“It would be incredible to retain the trophies once more. We've had a fantastic couple of years in Test cricket as a team, and lifting that trophy again would be a fitting reward. The motivation is definitely high,” said Cummins during an interaction on the sidelines of a promotional event for Carrera Eyewear, part of the global eyewear giant Safilo Group, on Wednesday.