Irfan Pathan revealed that Hardik Pandya, not Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma, raised concerns about his on-air criticism during the Australia Test series in December 2024, leading to his removal from the IPL 2025 broadcast team.
Bob Simpson, former Australia captain and influential figure, passed away at 89. Tributes poured in, highlighting his role as a disciplinarian who transformed Australian cricket. Steve Waugh emphasized Simpson’s unparalleled knowledge and impact, while Allan Border noted their effective captain-coach dynamic. Cricket Australia will honor Simpson with a moment of silence and black armbands.
Karsan Ghavri has strongly criticised the renaming of the Pataudi Trophy to the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, deeming it disrespectful to Tiger Pataudi’s legacy. He believes both Sachin Tendulkar and the BCCI should have firmly opposed the change. Under the new name, the series ended 2-2 between India and England.
Irfan Pathan revealed a heated exchange with Shahid Afridi during a 2006 flight from Karachi to Lahore. Afridi’s initial taunt led to a verbal altercation, escalating when Pathan jokingly inquired about dog meat, implying Afridi had consumed it.
Karsan Ghavri alleges that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were compelled to retire prematurely from Test cricket due to internal politics within the BCCI and the selection committee. Ghavri claims that both players desired to continue playing, but were forced out, and Kohli was not even given a farewell.
Sanju Samson celebrated Independence Day with a fluent half-century in a KCA exhibition match at the Greenfield Stadium, delighting fans ahead of the Asia Cup 2025 squad announcement. His composed innings anchored Secretary’s XI to a thrilling one-wicket victory.
Shubman Gill’s Test success has sparked debate about his T20 inclusion and potential leadership role, despite his batting style not aligning with the team’s aggressive approach. While his ODI place is secure, fitting him into the T20 side, which prioritizes high-strike-rate hitters like Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson, seems forced.
Rohith Krishna S, a 19-year-old from Chennai, has become India’s 89th Grandmaster, achieving his final GM norm at the Almaty Region Open. His journey, fueled by family support and sacrifices, involved countless hours of practice and international tournaments. Rohith now balances chess with his computer science studies, setting his sights on a 2600 rating and…
Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker celebrated India’s 79th Independence Day by sharing a video of herself playing the national anthem on the violin. The accomplished shooter expressed her deep desire to stand on the podium, listening to the anthem, every time she represents India. Bhaker’s impressive career includes Olympic medals, World Championship wins, and success at…
Kapil Dev has urged Delhi authorities to improve the lives of stray dogs following a Supreme Court directive to relocate them to shelters. The order has faced opposition from animal rights activists. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta cited numerous dog bite cases and fatalities, emphasizing the need to separate strays from public areas for safety.
