A viral video captures the heartwarming meeting between Sachin Tendulkar and Aamir Khan at a special screening of ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’. Aamir, engrossed in foosball, excitedly greeted Sachin upon his arrival, with the room erupting in chants of the cricket legend’s name.
Ricky Ponting believes India possesses the talent to overcome the retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in Test cricket. He highlighted the emergence of young players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and the experience of senior players such as KL Rahul and Jasprit Bumrah.
Tom Moody highlights Australia’s consistent success in major tournaments, attributing it to their ability to elevate their game under pressure. He notes their ingrained winning mentality, stemming from historical achievements and confidence. While acknowledging South Africa’s recent strong form, Moody believes Australia holds a slight edge due to their greater experience in high-stakes matches and adaptability to changing conditions.
Ricky Ponting believes Shubman Gill’s captaincy is a smart move for India’s Test team as they transition post-Rohit and Kohli. He suggests Gill batting at No.4 could ease pressure, with Jaiswal and Sudharsan opening. Ponting is optimistic about India’s young talent and advocates for Arshdeep Singh’s inclusion in the first Test, citing his skills and suitability to the Dukes ball.
Deepika Kumari, India’s celebrated archer, secured her 18th World Cup medal, fueled by her Olympic aspirations. Despite past heartbreaks, she remains determined, focusing on rebuilding her fundamentals with a new coach and support. Kumari acknowledges the challenges in Indian archery, including high expectations and equipment costs, while looking forward to the LA 2028 Olympics and the inclusion of compound archery.
At Puja Pujara’s book launch, cricketers Rohit Sharma and Cheteshwar Pujara entertained the audience with humorous anecdotes from their playing days. They reminisced about their playful arguments over fielding positions like short leg and silly point, with Pujara initially using his batting position – No.3 – as an excuse to avoid them.
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has banned nearly 30 junior wrestlers for submitting fake birth certificates, primarily from Delhi’s Narela and Rohini zones. An investigation revealed a nexus between wrestlers, coaches, and MCD officials facilitating the fraud. Reigning Khelo India gold medalist Yash Kumar faces a bone test due to DOB tampering.
Ahead of the England Tests, Sai Sudharsan emphasises team contribution over personal milestones, aiming to enhance his batting across formats. Fresh off a successful IPL season with Gujarat Titans, he’s focused on adapting to Test cricket’s demands. Sudharsan values his partnership with Shubman Gill, learning from his calm mindset and tactical acumen.
Following a tragic stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium that resulted in 11 deaths, Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) secretary A Shankar and treasurer ES Jairam have resigned. The incident occurred after Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) IPL victory, with lakhs gathering despite inadequate planning.
