Sports anchor Sanjana Ganesan stood up firmly to online trolls who trolled her and Jasprit Bumrah's toddler son, Angad, for the way he looked during the Mumbai Indians' match against Lucknow Super Giants at Wankhede Stadium. Writing a strong statement on Instagram, Sanjana asserted that she would not want her 1.5-year-old son involved in social media gossip.

"Our son is NOT a topic for your entertainment," she wrote. "Jasprit and I do everything we can to keep Angad away from social media because the internet is a vile, despicable place. I understand the risks of bringing a child to a stadium full of cameras, but please know Angad and I were only there to support Jasprit and nothing more."

The unfortunate trolling came after a clip of Angad’s expression went viral online. Some users even irresponsibly used terms like "depression" and "trauma" to describe the toddler’s natural reactions, something that left Sanjana deeply hurt.

"Throwing around words like trauma and depression for a baby says a lot about what we are becoming as a society, and it’s honestly really sad," she added. "You know nothing about our son, nothing about our lives. I request you to keep your opinions true to that." Jasprit Bumrah also shared Sanjana’s post on his Instagram story, backing his wife’s heartfelt message.

Instagram story by Sanjana Ganesan 🌟 pic.twitter.com/qxAFJ5y96K

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 28, 2025

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Angad bumrah reaction to Jasprit bumrah wicket😭😂#MIvsLSG

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— 𝐙𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫_𝐁𝐚𝐣𝐰𝐚 (@StoneCold0008) April 27, 2025

A Special Night for Bumrah on the Field, a Tough One for the Family Off It

While the online drama unfolded, it was a night to remember for Jasprit Bumrah on the field. The MI pacer delivered a match-winning spell, picking up 4 wickets for just 22 runs, helping Mumbai Indians crush LSG by 54 runs. In the process, Bumrah became Mumbai Indians’ all-time highest wicket-taker in IPL history, a major milestone for the 31-year-old. Since his comeback from injury, Bumrah has been in brilliant form, collecting 9 wickets in 6 games at an average of just 16 and keeping his economy under 7.5 runs per over.

Sanjana and Jasprit, who tied the knot in 2021, welcomed their son Angad in September 2023. The couple recently celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary in March this year. Despite the ugly side of fame they sometimes face, Bumrah and Sanjana remain one of Indian cricket’s most loved and admired couples, known for their humility, grace, and strong bond.

Sunday's experience was a reminder that while players and their families contribute so much happiness to fans, they, too, are worthy of privacy, respect, and kindness outside of the game.

Lucknow Super Giants suffered their sixth loss of the season – and a big one – as they suffered a 54-run defeat to Mumbai Indians on Sunday. Pursuing a mammoth goal of 216 runs at the Wankhede Stadium, LSG were dismissed for 161 in 20 overs; yet even while the match was practically lost, LSG's Ravi Bishnoi did not miss a chance to celebrate when he hit Jasprit Bumrah – MI's top pacer and one of the finest bowlers in any format – over long on for a six.

Bumrah, who had previously set the record for most wickets in the history of MI, was in the midst of his spell with the game practically sealed when Bishnoi chose to go hard at him. A length delivery by Bumrah induced Bishnoi to heave it over long-on for an enormous six, spoiling Bumrah's chance of a five-wicket haul. When the ball flew into the stands, Bishnoi could be seen grinning from ear to ear, pumping his fists and showing off his strike in front of Bumrah.

The outburst was not ignored. Bumrah, always the calm character, smiled wryly at the showmanship of Bishnoi's celebration. But this too did not come to a close. In the dugout, Lucknow skipper Rishabh Pant had a chuckle and gestured towards Bishnoi.

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Bishnoi reaction after hitting a six against Bumrah 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/9A1Vav4EwT

— ` (@FourOverthrows) April 27, 2025

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Mumbai Indians outclass LSG despite Bishnoi’s light-hearted six off Bumrah

But though Bishnoi had his moment of glory, Mumbai Indians had the evening in their pocket. Led by a scorching half-century by Suryakumar Yadav (54 off 28) and solid contributions by Ryan Rickelton, Naman Dhir, and debutant Corbin Bosch, MI put up an intimidating 215/7. Lucknow's run chase never really gained momentum as they lost early wickets, with Aiden Markram in the Powerplay and Rishabh Pant shortly afterwards, with both the batsmen not coming good at the critical moment.

Bishnoi's six off Bumrah, while ultimately to have no bearing on the result of the match, provided LSG supporters with a brief opportunity to rejoice. It more importantly served to demonstrate that cricket, at its core, is still a game of sudden excitement and carefree moments, regardless of the magnitude of the stakes.The Bishnoi six clip and his mockingly taunting gesture soon went viral on social media, and the fans just adored the exuberance and spirit displayed. Amidst a tournament replete with pressure and intensity, such moments serve as a soothing reminder of the reasons the IPL is cherished by millions of people across the globe.

In the match played between Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants in 45 match of IPL 2025, Hardik Pandya's platoon has won by 54 runs. With this, Mumbai has now reached the second position in the points table. This is Lucknow's fifth defeat this season. With which it now seems very difficult for Rishabh Pant's team to reach the playoffs. Let's take a look at today's match. 

In the match, Mumbai Indians batted first and scored 215 runs in 20 overs. This included 58 runs from opener Ryan Rickelton and Suryakumar Yadav's quick 54 runs. Apart from these two, Will Jacks 29 and Naman Dheer also played quick 25 runs. Due to which Mumbai's score crossed 200. In response, Lucknow's innings was limited to 161 runs. Ayush Badoni scored the highest 35 runs for Lucknow. While in Mumbai's bowling, Bolt took 3 and Bumrah took 4 wickets. These two bowlers of Mumbai had wrapped up more than half of Lucknow's innings. In this way Mumbai has won the match by 54 runs.

 The journey of both the teams in this season

Now let's take a look at the performance of Mumbai and Lucknow in the current IPL season. In which such a performance is no less than a miracle for Mumbai. Because it won only 1 match out of its first 5 matches. After which it was believed that this season too the Mumbai franchise would not be able to reach the playoffs. But now this team is at second place in the points table with 6 wins and 4 losses in 10 matches. 

On the other hand, the current IPL season has been full of ups and downs for Lucknow. The team loses one match and wins the other. Lucknow has currently played 10 matches in this season. In these, the team has won 5 matches while it has faced defeat in 5 matches. This is the reason why Rishabh Pant's team is currently at sixth position in the points table.

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Twitter reactions after MI wins 45th match of IPL 2025

A familiar trend is unfolding yet again 👀

MI beat LSG by 54 runs to jump up to second in the table for the time-being 🔥#IPL2025 #mivslsg pic.twitter.com/QTLiib52kr

— Troll ஜோக்கர் CSgay™❁ (@Troll_CSgay) April 27, 2025

@mipaltan back to back 5 Wins

MI Now Top 2 in Table #Mumbaiindians #LSGvsMI #MIvsLSG pic.twitter.com/Su58C3p1au

— 93SwING KING 🇮🇳 45 (@NithinMNK1) April 27, 2025

MI won 5 Consecutive matchessss yeahhh 🥵😭😭🔥🔥💥💥❤️‍🔥💙#MIvsLSG #IPL2025 #MumbaiIndians pic.twitter.com/41U6hC1Yd5

— Sparkle ✨💜 (@PositiveMattume) April 27, 2025

Ladies and Gentlemen!
Take a moment to laugh at the greatest joker that existed in the history of Cricket.

THE GREAT DIGVESH#LSGvsMI pic.twitter.com/Q2oXpCYM64

— Sunny (@SocioEducate) April 27, 2025

#MIvsLSG

Mi on a generational run 🔥🙏
Another ez win 🔥 pic.twitter.com/rBujgXs2y6

— Zorojuro (@Zorojuro_1062) April 27, 2025

hitman 😭😭😭😭😭😭

Back to Back 6 AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA#MIvsLSG pic.twitter.com/QQplXT6Rmt

— Dentist in Distress 🏏🏑🌻🥌🦷🏥 🪥🐶 (@grinchofholi) April 27, 2025

Congratulations @mipaltan for a big win 👏#LSGvMI pic.twitter.com/p5EMbTMo3q https://t.co/UR5I03BQJW

— 𝑪𝒉𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒊𝑩𝒂𝒃𝒖 🚩 (@AlwaysRRRam) April 27, 2025

Fine lage toh lage par nawabi ma ghate😎#MIvsLSG pic.twitter.com/VCdzkhairK

— Comedyculture.in (@ComedycultureIn) April 27, 2025

What a comeback boys, 5th win in a row @mipaltan 💙✨#MIvsLSG pic.twitter.com/by56olp9gD

— Deepthi 🦋 (@deepthi_deeps13) April 27, 2025

Raining sixes and fours are part of T20 cricket, but not the whole. Over the years, bowlers evolved their own ways to restrict the opposition team's run rate. The ongoing IPL 2025 has so far witnessed some game-changing bowling displays. Bowling in death overs is one of the most crucial parts of the IPL. When an innings is approaching an end, the batting side tries to grab as many runs as possible, and the bowlers force the batters to make mistakes. In this article, we’ll discuss about 5 bowlers who have made an impact in this year’s Indian Premier League. The names of the bowlers contained in the list performed at least 7 death overs.

5. Matheesha Pathirana

The young Sri Lankan pace bowler, scouted by Chennai Super Kings, earned the nickname ‘baby Malinga’ due to his sling bowling action. He has the reputation to bowl accurate Yorkers during intense moments. Pathirana, so far having a decent performance in IPL 2025, made his mark during death overs with a 9.44 economy rate, bowling 13.4 overs in death and claiming 7 wickets.

4. Mohammed Siraj

Mohammed Siraj has used the stage offered by IPL 2025 to make his comeback. After dropping out from the international side, the Indian pacer was under pressure before the beginning of the season. So far, he has bowled 7 death overs for Gujarat Titans and taken 3 wickets with a 9.00 economy rate.

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3. Digvesh Rathi

The Lucknow Super Giant talent has made a good impact in the ongoing tournament. With his variations and a classic fast bowler-like aggression, he stands out. For his team, Rathi so far has bowled in 7 death overs and bagged 3 wickets in exchange for an economy rate of 8.43.

2. Jasprit Bumrah

Missed the initial few IPL 2025 matches due to injury but felt his presence as soon as he came back on track. The lethal Indian pacer bowled in 9 death overs for Mumbai Indians, took 4 wickets with an economy rate of 7.67, and is the second-best death over specialist in IPL 2025.

1. Kuldeep Yadav

Mostly known for his middle-over bowling skills, Kuldeep Yadav, 30, produced the best death bowling figures in the ongoing IPL. He is one of the key factors behind Delhi Capitals impressive run. During the death overs, Yadav bowled in 7 overs and took a couple of scalps for a 6.86 economy rate.

Jasprit Bumrah's performance in 2024 was something to talk about. He almost single-handedly carried the team on Australian soil in the prestigious Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Amid India's batting downfall and average bowling performance against Australia, Bumrah was the solitary man whose salvo forced Aussie batters to take extra precautions on the wicket. 

No matter which field, Bumrah's performance graph was scaling in only one direction— towards the sky. Throughout the years, the right-handed yorker specialist performed constantly well across all formats of international cricket. 

That helps him to achieve the recognition as the Leading Men's Cricketer in the World in the 2025 edition of Wisden Cricketers' Almanack. The editor of Wisden, Lawrence Booth, has described Bumrah in simple words: "Quite simply the star of the year." 2024 was the year when the speed star became the first Test bowler in history to claim 200 scalps at an average of less than 20 each.

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Bumrah also played his part as a positive catalyst behind Team India's ICC T20 World Cup 2024 triumph. Booth describes Jasprit's performance in BGT, where he bagged 32 wickets at 13.06, as, "He was so lethal, so uniquely challenging—a staccato of limbs somehow forming a symphony—that runs scored off him should have counted double … he laid a claim to be considered the greatest of all time."

🚨 JASPRIT BUMRAH - THE GREATEST IN MODERN ERA 🚨

- Bumrah has been named as the Leading Men's Cricketer in the World in 2025 Wisden Edition. 🐐 pic.twitter.com/GbcN0KFWxS

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 22, 2025

Wisden recognised Smriti Mandhana's 2024 performance 

Along with Jasprit Bumrah, Smriti Mandhana is named as Wisden's Leading Women's Cricketer in the World for her undeniable contribution to team India's performance with 1659 runs across formats in 2024. That was the most runs scored by any woman cricketer on the planet in a single calendar year. She also played a brilliant 149-run knock in a test match against South Africa in June 2024. 

Bumrah's Perfect Delivery Sends Klaasen Packing in IPL 2025

In the highly-awaited IPL 2025 match between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Jasprit Bumrah again asserted why he is considered one of international cricket's most lethal bowlers. At a match-changing juncture, Bumrah delivered almost a perfect delivery to send Heinrich Klaasen, the explosive hitter, packing, virtually dismembering SRH's middle order into two parts.

Klaasen, a man of trade in explosive batting and game-winning skill, had begun to look composed at the crease. His current form made him a menacing threat during the death overs. Bumrah had something else planned. Picked in the attack midway through a phase of the match, he sent down a back-of-a-length delivery that compressed Klaasen for space. Klaasen, trying to hit over the midwicket boundary, struck the shot incorrectly and the ball went into the hand of the fielder, thus leading the SRH batsman to the pavilion with a score of 37 runs off 28 balls.

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Jasprit Bumrah to Heinrich Klaasen, WICKET#SRHvsMI pic.twitter.com/h5ca8vkaDs

— Anand Yaduvanshi (@rao_anand_ydv) April 17, 2025

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Jasprit Bumrah Shatters SRH's Hopes as He Dismisses Klaasen in High-Pressure Clash

With the ball flying into the hands of the fielder, the Wankhede stadium exploded in ecstasy. Bumrah's tactical application had turned the script one more time in the favor of MI. The Klaasen out at a moment when SRH were all set to charge ahead left the batting side off their rhythm and landed them in trouble.

This crucial wicket was not only a reflection of Bumrah's talent but also of his composure in crisis. His capacity to perform in these highly pressure-cooker situations is MI's biggest strength this season. By achieving this, Bumrah proved once again to be MI's man of the moment in the situations that were most critical, and reminded all once again why he is still one of the best in business when it comes to delivering it in the moments that were most critical.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is ready to release the central contract list for the 2025-26 season, and the announcement will be made in the next one or two days. Sources say that the final list has been decided, and the BCCI will release it soon in public. The attention will mainly be on the A+ category, in which the best players of Indian cricket fall. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah are expected to remain in this category. Even though Rohit and Virat have retired from T20Is following the T20 World Cup 2024, their remarkable performances in Tests and ODIs keep them well within the A+ category. Bumrah, India's finest fast bowler, is also set to retain his place due to his impact in all three varieties of the game.

The final contracts list will depend on how well Indian cricketers perform in their upcoming international assignments, including the five-Test series against England, starting on June 20. Player performances in these key matches will have a big say in determining the final list. Additionally, selectors and coaches will be expected to review recent domestic performances, which may result in changes to the categories, depending on the form of players in the build-up to the announcement.

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A+ Category: Top Stars to Make No Major Changes

The A+ category, which is known to accommodate the best-performing players in the nation, is also expected not to change much, with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah holding their positions at the top level. Rohit and Kohli, even after relinquishing the T20I captaincy, are crucial in Tests and ODIs and thus are expected to remain at the A+ level. Bumrah, with his excellent bowling displays, will also hold on to being one of India's most important players in all formats. Though the A+ list will not undergo significant alterations, the likelihood of including some new names later is there.

Shreyas Iyer, who was left out of the central contract list earlier because of his non-participation in domestic cricket, appears to be coming back. Iyer's excellent show in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, where he finished as the tournament's highest scorer, has favored his chances. His performances domestically have again been in contention for a contract. Ishan Kishan's future remains uncertain as he is a wicketkeeper-batter. Kishan, who was also left out earlier for failing to meet the domestic cricket standards, is not likely to be included this time because of his fluctuating form and failure to play regularly in domestic cricket.

After a stellar domestic season in the Ranji Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy, Karun Nair showcased his T20 prowess with a thrilling 89-run knock in the Delhi Capitals vs. Mumbai Indians clash on April 13. His aggressive yet composed batting kept the excitement high, as he rotated strike smoothly and took on the bowlers with confidence. The crowd at Arun Jaitley Stadium was fully behind him as he played one of the most impactful innings of the match.

However, tensions briefly flared in the middle when Karun Nair and Jasprit Bumrah exchanged a few heated words. The situation escalated momentarily, prompting Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya to step in and calm both players. Meanwhile, former captain Rohit Sharma stood at a distance, not directly involved in the conversation but closely observing the drama unfold on the field.

As Nair returned to his crease after a chat with Hardik, the camera panned to Rohit Sharma, who appeared to enjoy the scene with a few animated facial expressions. Though no longer MI’s captain, Rohit still managed to leave his mark with his body language and presence, quietly influencing the atmosphere without uttering a word. His silent theatrics reminded fans of his enduring charisma and leadership aura on the field.

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The average Delhi vs Mumbai debate in comments section 🫣

Don't miss @ImRo45 's reaction at the end 😁

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— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 13, 2025

Jasprit Bumrah denied making any apology to Nair

The incident took place when the DC batter was trying to take a double. It seems that Nair was looking at the ball when he collided with Bumrah. The batter apologized to Jasprit without any positive outcome. Bumrah was looking angry as he thought that Karun pushed him deliberately. The matter was settled when the umpire and Pandya came between them. 

Delhi Capitals was chasing Mumbai Indians' 205 well when Karun Nair was on the pitch. Karun's departure proved to be the decisive moment of the match. Mumbai Indians stayed ahead of DC only by 12 runs.

Match number 29 of IPL 2025 between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Mumbai Indians (MI) turned out to be a high-scoring thriller filled with boundaries and sixes, thanks to the batting-friendly conditions. However, one moment away from the bat-and-ball action that drew fans' attention was a tense exchange between veteran Indian batter Karun Nair and pace ace Jasprit Bumrah.

The incident occurred in the sixth over of the DC innings when Karun Nair, batting fluently on 48, took on Bumrah's final delivery and tried to sneak a second run. During the second run, Nair accidentally bumped into Bumrah. Though he immediately apologized after completing the run, the moment seemed to spark tension.

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During the strategic timeout that followed, Bumrah was seen having an animated discussion with Nair. The cameras later captured Nair explaining the situation to MI captain Hardik Pandya, who appeared to calm things down, gesturing that it was right. The brief altercation added a bit of drama to an otherwise entertaining encounter, reminding everyone of the intense emotions involved in high-stakes matches like the IPL.

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Rohit's Reaction on whole Bumrah-Karun Nair Controversy 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/vUDQM8FiZW

— ADARSH (@Adarshdvn45) April 13, 2025

Mumbai Indians scored 205 runs in their 20 overs

In Match 29 of IPL 2025, Mumbai Indians (MI) posted a strong total of 205/5 in their 20 overs. Tilak Varma led the charge with a brilliant 59 off 33 balls, supported by Rickelton (41), Suryakumar Yadav (40), and Naman Dhir (38*). Kuldeep Yadav and Vipraj Nigam picked up two wickets each for Delhi Capitals (DC).

In response, DC are currently 128/2 in 11 overs, chasing at an impressive rate of 11.64. Karun Nair was the standout performer, smashing an unbeaten 85 off just 38 balls. He was well supported by Abishek Porel, who scored 33. Despite losing early wickets, DC’s aggressive approach, especially from Nair, kept them in the hunt. MI’s bowlers struggled to contain the flow of runs, with Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah conceding heavily. The game was evenly poised, promising a thrilling finish.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar should thank his luck and modern cricketing gear, as he had just avoided a possible serious injury during the clash of the two juggernauts of the Indian Premier League, match number 20—Mumbai Indians (MI) vs. RCB.

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During the third delivery of the 13th over of RCB's innings, MI skipper Hardik Pandya, then with his bowling duties, the ball went straight to Thudd in Patidar's helmet grill, which pushed him into a discomfort position for a while. Medical assistants rushed into the field for precautionary check-ups. Patidar was ready to bat after taking some treatment, and the match went on. At the following delivery of the incident, Patidar replied with a solid boundary. In fact, he executed a perfect ramp shot to send the ball to the fence.

 A delivery later, the right-handed batter again tried to do some heroics, but he missed the ball. Patidar misjudged the bounce this time. In this over, despite the incident, RCB fetched 11 runs without any hesitation.

RCB put a fighting total of 221 runs against MI

The match witnesses a returning Jasprit Bumrah from a long injury spell and MI's former leader Rohit Sharma, who missed their previous game. Bumrah produced a 4-over spell without claiming any wickets but didn't allow the batter to run freely. The star Indian pacer offered only 29 runs in his 4 matches with an economy rate of 7.25.

Despite losing the match to Phul Salt (4), RCB batters did not show any intention to gear down. Virat Kohli scored 67 off 42, giving his team the solid foundation for a mammoth total on the scoreboard. Fearless Patidar scored 64 with a 200.00 strike rate, and at the lower order, it was Jitesh Sharma who stitched a 40-run innings, allowing RCB to put 221 on the scoreboard.