The ICC has announced major changes to men's international cricket playing conditions, effective from June to July 2023. The revised two-ball rule in ODIs will allow two new balls until the 34th over, after which teams must choose one ball for the remainder. This aims to improve the balance between bat and ball. Additionally, teams must now pre-name five role-specific concussion substitutes before the toss, enhancing clarity in player replacements. A minor rule change disallows the "bunny hop" catch outside the boundary to ensure fair dismissals.

Music composer Anirudh Ravichander has addressed rumors about his alleged wedding plans with Kavya Maran, co-owner of Sunrisers Hyderabad. After speculation about their relationship circulated on social media, Anirudh clarified on X, stating, "Marriage ah? lol... Chill out guys. Please stop spreading rumours." While he dismissed the marriage rumors, he did not comment on the dating allegations, which intensified following reported sightings of the pair together. The rumors originated from a Reddit thread suggesting a long-term relationship and a potential alliance discussed with Kavya's father, Kalanithi Maran.

Jammu and Kashmir's lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha announced the phased reopening of parks and tourist destinations that were closed after the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam. Following security assessments, eight popular locations in the Kashmir Valley, including Beetab Valley and several gardens, will reopen to tourists. A similar reopening process is planned for the Jammu region, although specific locations have not yet been disclosed. Sinha emphasized a cautious approach to restoring normalcy in the region.

Josh Hazlewood's remarkable record of winning nine major finals came to an end at the 2025 ICC World Test Championship, where South Africa defeated Australia at Lord's. This victory marked South Africa's first WTC title and ended Australia's championship reign. Hazlewood, who had been instrumental in previous finals, had a modest performance in this match, taking 1/27 and 1/58. Despite a notable 59-run partnership with Mitchell Starc, Australia could not defend their target, leading to Hazlewood's first loss in a championship final.