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MS Dhoni has officially secured the trademark rights to the title ‘Captain Cool’ after a two-year legal battle. The court ruled in his favor, recognizing the phrase as uniquely associated with Dhoni’s persona. The trademark covers sports training and coaching services, hinting at a possible revival of his cricket academy plans.

India became the first team in Test history to lose a match despite five players scoring centuries, as England chased down a massive 371-run target at Headingley. The high-scoring thriller saw a combined total of 1673 runs the most in any India-England Test with Ben Duckett’s 149 setting a new record for the highest fourth-innings score against India. Despite India’s 835-run aggregate, the second innings collapse and England’s record chase sealed a historic defeat for the visitors.

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir has returned to India from England after his mother suffered a heart attack and was admitted to the ICU in New Delhi. Gambhir, who was monitoring India A's tour, left for India on Thursday. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate will temporarily handle the team’s duties. Gambhir is expected to return to England ahead of the first Test on June 20 if his mother's health stabilizes.

The BCCI has announced changes to India’s upcoming cricket schedule, including venue swaps for Tests against South Africa and West Indies due to pollution concerns and logistical issues. Delhi and Kolkata will exchange fixtures, while women's ODIs move to New Chandigarh and Delhi. India ‘A’ vs South Africa ‘A’ games also see a shift in venues.

Bengaluru Police have cancelled the much-awaited victory parade for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) due to security and logistical concerns. Instead, a felicitation ceremony will be held at Chinnaswamy Stadium today from 5 PM to 6 PM, with entry restricted to ticket holders. Authorities have issued traffic advisories and urged the public to use Metro services to avoid congestion near Vidhana Soudha and the stadium.