Harish Thawani, founder of The Indus Club, shared insights into the evolution of India’s sports broadcasting industry. Thawani highlighted the pivotal 1992 Cricket World Cup, where Nimbus Sport secured broadcast rights for $550,000, a massive leap from the previous $64,000 revenue.
Cricketer Rinku Singh and MP Priya Saroj celebrated their engagement in Lucknow with a grand ceremony. A heartwarming video captured Priya dancing joyfully while a shy Rinku cheered her on. The event, attended by prominent figures from cricket and politics, followed an engagement ceremony and a visit to a temple for blessings, marking the start of their new journey.
The BCCI has revised venues for the 2025 home season, moving the India-South Africa Test from Delhi to Kolkata due to air quality concerns. Consequently, the India-West Indies Test shifts from Kolkata to Delhi. Outfield renovations in Chennai prompt a change in venue for the India Women vs Australia Women ODI series, with matches now in New Chandigarh and Delhi.
A life-sized statue honoring cricket legend Wasim Akram in Hyderabad, Pakistan has sparked amusement online. Intended as a tribute, the statue, depicting Akram in his 1999 World Cup jersey, has been widely mocked for its unflattering resemblance. Fans humorously compared it to other statue mishaps, referencing Sachin Tendulkar’s statue in Mumbai.
Ahead of his back surgery, Cameron Green received reassuring words from Jasprit Bumrah, who had undergone a similar procedure. Bumrah’s comeback and performance inspired Green, boosting his confidence. Green, now recovered, is set to play in the WTC Final as a specialist batter, potentially batting at No. 3 for Australia.
Team India gears up for the crucial Test series against England with an important training session in Beckenham. Led by Shubman Gill and coached by Gautam Gambhir, the squad is acclimatising to English conditions before a scheduled rest day. The team’s preparation includes warm-up drills and sprint sessions, setting the stage for the first Test at Headingley.
In an MPL 2025 match, Raigad Royals’ Harsh Mogaveera suffered a freak run-out against Puneri Bappa. After the wicket-keeper’s throw hit the stumps at the striker’s end, the ball ricocheted to the non-striker’s end, dislodging the bails and finding Mogaveera short of his ground. This bizarre dismissal has quickly gone viral, stunning players and fans alike.
Indian cricketer Rinku Singh and Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj celebrated their engagement in a lavish ceremony in Lucknow, attended by prominent political figures like Akhilesh Yadav and Jaya Bachchan. The couple’s union blends the worlds of sports and politics, marking a significant moment as they embark on their journey together.
Indian athletes dominated the Taiwan Open, securing multiple gold medals on the final day. Vithya Ramraj, Rohit Yadav, Pooja, Annu Rani and Krishan Kumar all triumphed in their respective events. Yashas Palaksha earned a silver with a personal best in the 400m hurdles. Pooja and Krishan Kumar also set new championship records in the 800m races, highlighting India’s strong performance.
