Saturday, November 23
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra believes Rishabh Pant could become the IPL's most expensive player ever, potentially fetching over Rs 25 crore in the 2025 mega auction. Chopra cited Pant's stellar form and the substantial purses of teams like Punjab Kings and RCB as factors driving the potential bidding war.
On a flight from Bengaluru, MS Dhoni, his wife Sakshi, and their daughter Ziva delighted a young fan on her fourth birthday. A video of the heartwarming encounter went viral, showcasing the family's down-to-earth nature. Sakshi's playful interaction with the initially hesitant girl, encouraging her to approach Dhoni, won hearts online.
Former New Zealand pacer Simon Doull believes Australia's strategic scheduling of the first three Tests, featuring fast and bouncy pitches in Perth, Adelaide (pink-ball Test), and Brisbane, is a deliberate ploy to "cook" Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah by forcing him to bear a heavy workload early in the series.
Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik has posted a video message on X, alleging threats and appealing to Prime Minister Modi and Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya for intervention at the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). Malik claims the WFI continues to operate despite a court-ordered stay, defying government suspension and putting the safety of wrestlers on the line.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) might adjust the 2025 Champions Trophy schedule. According to sources, India's matches could be held in the UAE due to political and security concerns. The PCB aims to announce the schedule by next week. The tournament is scheduled from February 19 to March 9, 2025.
Former India captain Kapil Dev has expressed confidence in Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's ability to overcome their recent batting slump and deliver strong performances in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Despite a challenging series against New Zealand, Kapil urged the veteran duo to focus, enjoy the game, and draw upon their vast experience to regain their form.
India and South Africa are gearing up for a thrilling four-match T20 series, starting Friday in Durban. The series is being seen as a rematch of the T20 World Cup final, where India emerged victorious. Team India boasts a strong winning streak in T20Is, while South Africa have struggled since their World Cup defeat.
India A's batting lineup crumbled against Australia A's pace attack on the first day of the second unofficial Test in Melbourne. Michael Neser and Scott Boland ripped through India's top order, leaving them reeling at 11/4 inside three overs. KL Rahul, being tested as a potential opener for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, managed just 4 runs before edging Boland behind.
Suryakumar Yadav on Thursday revealed how Rohit Sharma's emphasis on balance, both on and off the field, has shaped his own leadership style as India's T20I captain. India's premier T20 batter Surya emphasises the importance of spending time with teammates, understanding their mindsets, and fostering a supportive environment to enhance on-field performance.
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who won women's boxing gold at the Paris Olympics, is taking legal action following a leaked medical report that questions her gender. This comes after Khelif faced online harassment and abuse during the Games earlier this year, after which the International Olympic Committee had come out in the athlete's support.
