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Sunil Gavaskar asserted that Team India fans loved Rohit Sharma’s laconic style of leadership. Rohit Sharma emulated legendary cricketer MS Dhoni at the grandest stage by ending India’s long-standing trophy drought in ICC events last month. India’s outgoing T20I skipper became the second captain to win a T20 World Cup title for the Men In Blue. Reserving special praise for captain Rohit, batting legend Sunil Gavaskar said that Team India is blessed to have a leader like the veteran opener. Leading the Virat Kohli-starrer side from the front, Rohit masterminded India’s first T20 World Cup triumph in 17 years. Rohit…

Ishan Kishan played his last international game against Australia in November 2023. Kishan also missed out on BCCI contract. Perform or perish. Ishan Kishan is well-rehearsed about the textbook stuff in Indian cricket. A lot has happened since Kishan last played for Team India in the international arena. At a time when pacer Deepak Chahar and premier batter Shreyas Iyer were missing in action, Kishan also remained absent from the Ranji Trophy after asking for a break midway through India’s tour of South Africa. Following his sabbatical from international cricket, Kishan remained keen on training in Baroda with Hardik Pandya,…

Bhole Baba’s lawyer said the Hathras stampede was planned. AP Singh, preacher Bhole Baba’s lawyer, claimed on Sunday that the Hathras stampede occurred because a group of 15-16 people sprayed poison during the religious event. The lawyer claimed the group of conspirators fled the venue after triggering the stampede. 121 people died in the stampede in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras last week during a religious event dedicated to preacher Bhole Baba. The lawyer said the stampede was planned. “A heart-wrenching incident happened. 15-16 people were involved in the conspiracy. The permission was taken. The map was attached to the permission. Some…

Abhishek Sharma notched up his first-ever century for India in 46 balls. The India opener also shattered Rohit Sharma’s record in the 2nd T20I. Sixes galore in Harare as Indian opener Abhishek Sharma played a whirlwind knock to shatter multiple records in the 2nd T20I against Zimbabwe on Sunday. Mentored by legendary all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, opener Abhishek announced himself on the international stage with a stellar century against Sikandar Raza’s spirited Zimbabwe side at the Harare Sports Club. With India parting ways with skipper Shubman Gill inside the powerplay, Abhishek took charge of the Indian innings by counterattacking the Blessing…

The Union Home Ministry has initiated disciplinary action against IPS officers based on a detailed report submitted by Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Sunday initiated disciplinary action against Kolkata Police commissioner Vineet Goyal and a deputy commissioner of police (DCP) for allegedly maligning the office of West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose by “promoting and spreading canards”. According to a PTI report, the governor submitted a report on Goyal and DCP (Central) Indira Mukherjee, alleging they were functioning in a manner which is completely ‘unbecoming of a public servant’. In his report submitted…

Kaveri Nakhwa, a 45-year-old resident of Mumbai’s Worli Koliwada, was killed after a luxury car crashed into the bike she was riding with her husband. The Mumbai Police on Sunday said that the speeding BMW which hit a two-wheeler borne couple in Worli, belonged to a leader of a political party based in Palghar. Worli Police told HT that two individuals named Mihir Shah (son of Shiv Sena politician Rajesh Shah) and Rajrishi Bidawar, who is in his early thirties, were allegedly present in the BMW car. Rajesh Shah has been detained for inquiry while his son is still absconding.Kaveri…

Jon Landau death: Jon Landau is the Oscar-winning producer behind iconic movies like Titanicand Avatar. He passed away at the age of 63. His family confirmed the news in a statement tothe media over the weekend.Jon Landau deathThe cause of his death has not been disclosed.James Cameron is the director who worked closely with Landau on both Titanic and Avatar. Hepaid tribute to his longtime friend and collaborator.Cameron described Landau as a dear friend and his closest collaborator for over three decades.He praised Landau’s sense of humor, charisma, generosity, and determination. He highlightedthe impact he had on the Avatar franchise.Landau’s…

The BCCI revealed the team for the upcoming women’s Asia Cup 2024 on Friday, July 6. Out ofthe 17 players currently in the series against South Africa. 15 have been kept in the squadwhile Amanjot Kaur and Shabnam Shakil have been excluded.India squad for Asia cup 2024Shabnam Shakil was brought in late to boost the seam attack for all three formats but has notplayed for the national team yet. Meanwhile, all-rounder Kaur did not participate in any matchesduring the tour.The remaining members of the squad consist of the usual players, with Harmanpreet Kaurappointed as the team captain and Smriti Mandhana…

Indian cricket board (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah announced on Sunday, July 7 that Rohit Sharma has been appointed as the captain for India in the upcoming World Test Championshipcycle and the Champions Trophy. He expressed optimism that India will emerge victorious intwo more International Cricket Council (ICC) tournaments next year.WTC 2025: Rohit Sharma will be captainShah voiced his support for Rohit’s leadership. He commended the players for their outstandingperformance in securing the T20 World Cup 2024 title.Official statement of jay shahJay Shah, the BCCI secretary, mentioned that he supported Rohit Sharma’s team to win the T20 World Cup. He was…

Hardik Pandya made the statement when the Indian team met the Prime Minister at his residence in New Delhi after landing in India on Thursday morning. India all-rounder Hardik Pandya on Thursday opened up to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on how he managed to deal with the criticism he faced over the last few months in the Indian Premier League (IPL), before bouncing back to help the Men in Blue lift the T20 World Cup for the second time in history. Hardik made the statement when the victorious Indian team met the Prime Minister at his residence in New Delhi…