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Max Verstappen Heads 'Home' To Face McLaren Challenge

Defending four-time champion Max Verstappen heads 'home' this weekend with renewed confidence in his car and team, but aware of the pitfalls ahead at this weekend's 71st Monaco Grand Prix. Boosted by the updates package that brought him his 65th victory for Red Bull, at Imola last Sunday, Verstappen confirmed he is a contender for a fifth title this year despite McLaren's early-season domination. He won with ease at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari to move within 22 points of championship leader Oscar Piastri and just nine away from Lando Norris in the other McLaren. He will now be hoping for more of the same at F1's most fabled and glamorous event.

"Head Not Steady, Left Shoulder...": Yograj Singh's '5 Minutes' Statement On How To Fix Rishabh Pant

With Rishabh Pant going through a wretched season, struggling to produce an innings of substance in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, former India cricketer turned coach Yograj Singh has spotted a couple of technical flaws in his technique. Yograj says solving those issues will take only five minutes and would put the Lucknow Super Giants captain back on track and scoring big runs again. The 67-year-old former cricketer, who has coached current players like Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma besides his son Yuvraj Singh, says that with a bit of focused correction, Pant will be 'back to his best in no time'.

Not Shubman Gill Or KL Rahul. Gautam Gambhir Advised To Pick This Star As Virat Kohli's No. 4 Replacement

There is a lot of debate and discussion surrounding the selection for Team India's squad for the five-Test series against England in June. Following the retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, the spot of captain as well as two crucial positions in the top order have opened up. In particular, filling the boots of Virat Kohli at No. 4 is a big problem for India to solve. While Shubman Gill and KL Rahul have been touted as the likely candidates, former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar has thrown a different name into the hat.

MS Dhoni Blasted In Epic Rant By World Cup Winner: "Can't Keep Messing It Up. Walk Away"

Is the end near for MS Dhoni? Krishnamachari Srikkanth certainly think so. According to the former India opener, Dhoni's struggles seem more than evident, adding that it's time for him to call it quits as far as his Indian Premier League (IPL) career is concerned. Dhoni, who will turn 44 in July this year, replaced Ruturaj Gaikwad as CSK captain mid-season after an elbow injury cut short the latter's campaign. However, CSK failed to qualify for the playoffs for a second successive season, with Dhoni looking cluless at times.

Manchester United Must Make Changes After 'Unacceptable' Season, Says Luke Shaw

Manchester United defender Luke Shaw said he and his team-mates have to question whether they are good enough to represent the English giants after defeat in the Europa League final to Tottenham rounded off a woeful season. Spurs ended a 17-year trophy drought with a scrappy 1-0 win in Bilbao thanks to Brennan Johnson's effort after Shaw failed to deal with a cross. United, who sit 16th in the Premier League, will now miss out on European football entirely next season for only the second time in 35 years.

"Dream Came True": Tottenham Hotspur Captain Son Heung-Min After Europa League Triumph

Son Heung-min said he is the "happiest man in the world" after lifting the Europa League to end his wait to win a trophy with Tottenham. The South Korea international, who joined the club 10 years ago, is Spurs' fifth highest goalscorer of all time but had not won any silverware until a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in Bilbao on Wednesday. "Wow, an feeling amazing!" Son told TNT Sports. "Today is the day the dream came true. Happiest man in the world to be honest."

With Or Without Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham Hotspur Can 'Break The Cycle'

Tottenham ended a run of 17 years without a trophy by winning the Europa League and it could spark further success at the club whether coach Ange Postecoglou stays in his job or not. The Australian led Spurs to their first European trophy since 1984 but could be sacked with the team 17th in the Premier League, in their worst domestic campaign since they were promoted back to the top flight in 1978. Their 1-0 win over Manchester United in Bilbao earned Tottenham Champions League football next season and potentially £100 million ($134 million) as a result.

"Prospect Of India, Pakistan Not Playing...": BCCI Source's Big Revelation Ahead Of ICC Meet

The future of Indo-Pak cricket at ICC events is set to be discussed at the annual conference of the sport's governing body, scheduled in Singapore from July 17-20. Both countries only play each other at multi team events but the recent military conflict has fuelled speculation over the future of the blockbuster clash in ICC competitions starting with next year's T20 World Cup to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. "The issue is bound to come up for discussion at the annual conference. While prospect of India and Pakistan not playing in ICC knockouts is unlikely, not drawing them in the same group, which has been the norm at ICC events, is a possibility," a BCCI source told PTI.

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Max Verstappen Heads 'Home' To Face McLaren Challenge

"Head Not Steady, Left Shoulder...": Yograj Singh's '5 Minutes' Statement On How To Fix Rishabh Pant

Not Shubman Gill Or KL Rahul. Gautam Gambhir Advised To Pick This Star As Virat Kohli's No. 4 Replacement

MS Dhoni Blasted In Epic Rant By World Cup Winner: "Can't Keep Messing It Up. Walk Away"

Manchester United Must Make Changes After 'Unacceptable' Season, Says Luke Shaw

"Dream Came True": Tottenham Hotspur Captain Son Heung-Min After Europa League Triumph

With Or Without Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham Hotspur Can 'Break The Cycle'

"Prospect Of India, Pakistan Not Playing...": BCCI Source's Big Revelation Ahead Of ICC Meet