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Fans React To Vikrant Massey Retiring From Acting (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Vikrant Massey has been at the pinnacle of his film career lately, with his previous movies, 12th Fail and The Sabarmati Report, receiving critical acclaim and commercial success. Hence, his fans and friends from the industry were in for a rude shock when, earlier today (December 2), the actor announced his retirement from acting. His decision at the age of 37 left several of his fans upset, and many even wish to know the reason behind the decision.

Vikrant Massey’s Statement

In his statement, the Sector 36 actor announced that after 2025, he would retire from acting. Vikrant wrote, “The last few years and beyond have been phenomenal. I thank each and every one of you for your indelible support. But as I move forward, I realise its time to recalibrate and go back home. As a Husband, Father & a Son. And also as an Actor.

Which Bollywood Actor Does Harbhajan Singh Want For His Biopic? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

From Ms Dhoni: The Untold Story to Dangal, sports biopics are among the most loved genres in the Bollywood industry. One such sportsperson who deserves a biography movie is Harbhajan Singh. Commonly known as Bhajji, he was a crucial member of the Indian team that won the 2002 Champions Trophy, the 2007 T20 World Cup, and the 2011 T20 World Cup. He is also currently a member of the Rajya Sabha.

Recently, in a conversation, the cricketer confirmed the buzz surrounding a biopic on his life. He hinted at an official announcement about the project soon while sharing insights into his preferred actor for the lead role. His life, full of highs and lows, promises a compelling narrative for a movie and will inspire future generations. The icing on the cake is his choice of actor, who can do justice to the character.

The Great Indian Kapil Show: Navjot Singh Sidhu Confirmed To Return In Season 3?(Photo Credit – YouTube)

Navjot Singh Sidhu on The Great Indian Kapil Show? Our dreams partially came true, as the Television personality appeared as a guest during episode 9 of the Netflix show. But wouldn’t it be nice to have him back as a permanent guest? Kapil Sharma is making that happen, and no, Archana Puran Singh will not be replaced. Scroll below for all the details!

After a successful first season, The Great Indian Kapil Show is currently premiering on Netflix. A new episode is released every Saturday. On November 16th, Sidhu graced the comedy couch with his wife Navjot Kaur, former cricketer Harbhajan Singh and Geeta Basra. It was a laughter ride as Sunil Grover, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, and the rest of the star cast entertained them with their hilarious sequences.

Navjot Singh Sidhu...

The Great Indian Kapil Show S2 Ep 9 Review: Bus Guru Thoko Taali! (Photo Credit – YouTube)

The Great Indian Kapil Show has finally arrived, and what a great episode it is to have fun with the family and get entertained. Kapil Sharma and his team in today’s episode welcomed Navjot Singh Sidhu, his wife Navjot Kaur along with Harbhajan Singh and Geeta Basra.

And finally, we realized what was missing from this show – it was a pure intention to have a chat. That is what a chat show needs, right? So this episode, along with the sketches and the comedy, had heartfelt conversations.

While we have rated Kareena Kapoor Khan – Karisma Kapoor’s episode from this season and Aamir Khan’s episode from the last season of The Great Indian Kapil Show as one of the best episodes, Navjot Singh Sidhu‘s arrival as a guest matches them with equal emotion and comedy.

The official announcement of Yuvraj Singh’s biopic has generated a buzz among fans and the cricketing community. The film, tentatively titled Six Sixes, was revealed on Tuesday through the official social media handles of T-Series Films. This biopic is set to chronicle the extraordinary life of Yuvraj Singh, from his iconic moments on the cricket field to his courageous battle against cancer.

The makers shared the exciting news on Instagram, inviting fans to “Relive the legend’s journey from the pitch to the heart of millions,” highlighting the film’s focus on Yuvraj’s inspiring story of perseverance and triumph. T-Series head Bhushan Kumar, renowned for producing hits like Animal and Kabir Singh, is collaborating with producer Ravi Bhagchandka, who previously produced the acclaimed Sachin Tendulkar documentary Sachin: A Billion Dreams, to bring this story to the big screen.

One of the most anticipated scenes in the biopic is...

Bhuvan Bam. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Shikhar Dhawan has proven an entertaining host with his celebrity talk show, ‘Dhawan Karenge’. Three episodes have been released and received a good response. The guests who have appeared on the show so far are Akshay Kumar, Rishabh Pant, and Harbhajan Singh. The fourth celebrity who graced the show recently is YouTuber-actor Bhuvan Bam.

Bhuvan Bam made a name for himself with ‘Bb Ki Vines’. He has inspired many young minds to follow their dreams. It has been quite a journey for Bhuvan to reach this stage in his career. On ‘Dhawan Karenge,’ the actor talks about his early days in Delhi and the equation he had with his parents.

Bhuvan Bam On His Journey

On Dhawan Karenge, Bhuvan Bam shared, “I started my career at Saket Moti Mahal Delux along with two of my friends. I used to sing at the place and earn a living.

Shikhar Dhawan, the Indian cricketer known for his swashbuckling batting style and charismatic personality, has embarked on a new journey as the host of the talk show “Dhawan Karenge”. Produced by One Digital Entertainment and Jio Cinema, this show brings together the worlds of cricket and Bollywood in a unique and engaging way.

In “Dhawan Karenge”, Shikhar Dhawan engages in candid conversations with celebrities from various industries, including Bollywood and cricket. The show’s format is designed to be interactive, with segments like shayari banters and playful recreations of the iconic Dhawan pose. The guests on the show will not only share their experiences and insights but also participate in fun and light-hearted moments that showcase their lesser-known facets.

The first episode of “Dhawan Karenge” featured Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, who shared his thoughts on his latest film and his fitness regime. The second episode will feature Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant,...

The much-awaited theatrical release of ”Maidaan”, starring Ajay Devgn, Priyamani, and Gajraj Rao, is drawing near, and fans are eagerly anticipating its arrival. Following the recent trailer launch, the excitement surrounding the film has reached new heights.

Ajay Devgn recently engaged in a friendly game of cricket with renowned cricketers, Harbhajan Singh and Mohammad Kaif, sparking a viral sensation with the shared images.

Sharing moments from the cricket session on his Instagram, Ajay is seen bowling and batting, with Harbhajan Singh making an appearance in one of the photos. Another snapshot captures Ajay and his Maidaan co-star Priyamani sharing a laugh with Mohammad Kaif and Harbhajan while promoting the film on a Star Sports show.

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Ajay’s caption, “At another ‘Maidaan’ today, but the passion remains the same!” further adds to the anticipation surrounding the movie.

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Shikhar Dhawan Got Divorced From Wife Ayesha Mukherjee in 2021. (Photo Credit – IMDb/Instagram)

Punjab Kings Captain Shikhar Dhawan has received much love for leading his team to a win against Delhi Capitals in Ipl 2024. Dhawan’s cricket career has been a whirlwind and rollercoaster ride simultaneously. From being player of the match in many tournaments to breaking records in Ipl, he has seen it all. But his personal life led to his setback in the game some time ago. Shikhar‘s once-upon-a-time fairytale romance turned bitter quickly. His story is full of heartbreak and turmoil, which ended in a bitter divorce from his ex-wife, Ayesha Mukherjee.

Shikhar Dhawan & Ayesha Mukherjee’s Marriage

Dhawan met Mukherjee, who is a Melbourne-based boxer, through Facebook. The two were introduced by Dhawan’s teammate and famous Indian Cricketer Harbhajan Singh. Dhawan and Ayesh fell in love despite the hurdles they faced. She was already...

Ruturaj Gaikwad Took Over As Chennai Super Kings Captain for Ipl 2024. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Thala Versus Prince Of Cricket prepares to battle it on the cricket field as Csk Vs Gujrat Titans inches closer. It’s Ipl 2024 season, and cricket fans worldwide are hooked on their screens. In the 17th Edition of Ipl, loyal fans have seen many changes, probably the most significant being Ms Dhoni’s exit as the captain. Ms Dhoni passed his captain hat to Ruturaj Gaikwad to take charge of Chennai Super Kings. But did you know that Gaikwad gets 50% less salary than Ms Dhoni did when he was captain?

Indian Premier League is one of the biggest T20 tournaments in the cricket world. Chennai Super Kings have been a league and fan-favorite team for years now under the captaincy of Ms Dhoni. Recently, Dhoni again passed on the captaincy baton to all-rounder Ruturaj Gaikwad. Before Gaikwad,...

Bigg Boss Fame Vishal Aditya Singh & Former Cricketer Harbhajan Singh Will Be Ipl 2024 Commentators ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Ipl 2024 has officially taken over the nation, and the cricket entertainment season will be full of excitement and anxiety for fans. Some will be stressed for their favorite team, while others might be praying for their favorite cricketers. To add to this excitement is the elaborate set of commentators, and Vishal Aditya Singh will take over the Bhojpuri commentary this season as well.

Vishal is a star from the Indian television industry who shot to fame with his stint in reality shows Bigg Boss & Khatron Ke Khiladi. The actor, who has a distinct dialect, is one of the commentators for this season’s premiere league.

Vishal Aditya Singh won hearts with the way he talks in the reality shows as well and was one of the most loved contestants who entertained with his antics and statements as well.

Miss World Trivia: Do You Know How Many Winners Have Come Out Of India? (Photo Credit – Instagram/IMDb)

The Miss World 2024 title was achieved by Czech Republic’s Krystyna Pyszkova on Saturday. It is one of the most prestigious and the oldest beauty pageant. From Aishwarya Rai to Priyanka Chopra, it has paved the way for aspiring beauty queens. But do you know which country holds the highest number? Miss World wins, and it stands to an impressive six title wins. Scroll below to find out.

About Miss World 2024 –

Krystyna Pyszkova was crowned by the Reigning Miss World Karolina Bielawska from Poland. She has dual degrees in Law and Business Administration. Krystina also works as a model and has established the Krystyna Pyszko Foundation.

India hosted Miss World 2024 after 28 years, and the Grand event took place in Mumbai on Saturday. Film producer Sajid Nadiadwala; actors Kriti Sanon and Pooja Hegde...

Actor Suniel Shetty and singer Adnan Sami attended the dinner party hosted by former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan and his wife Safa Baig, at his residence for the Afghanistan cricket team. Irfan took to social media and shared the photos of the party, wherein we can see his brother Yusuf Pathan, Harbhajan Singh and the Afghanistan team which includes Rashid Khan, Ibrahim Zadran, Azmat Ullah, among others.

Senior actor Suniel Shetty, who attended the party was seen wearing a black tee and a matching pants. While Adnan was wearing a black tee and blue denims.

Adnan shared the pictures on the social media, and wrote: “A beautiful evening with the ‘gallant’ Afghan cricket team at @IrfanPathan ‘s home! There were stories, love, laughter, Kebabs, ‘Shola’ & Qabuli Pulao in abundance!! . #adnansami #cricket”.

Irfan captioned his post as: “What a night having these Afghan’s home. Loved every bit of it. #dinner #home.

Actor Suniel Shetty and singer Adnan Sami attended the dinner party hosted by former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan and his wife Safa Baig, at his residence for the Afghanistan cricket team. Irfan took to social media and shared the photos of the party, wherein we can see his brother Yusuf Pathan, Harbhajan Singh and the Afghanistan team which includes Rashid Khan, Ibrahim Zadran, Azmat Ullah, among others.

Senior actor Suniel Shetty, who attended the party was seen wearing a black tee and a matching pants. While Adnan was wearing a black tee and blue denims.

Adnan shared the pictures on the social media, and wrote: “A beautiful evening with the ‘gallant’ Afghan cricket team at @IrfanPathan ‘s home! There were stories, love, laughter, Kebabs, ‘Shola’ & Qabuli Pulao in abundance!! . #adnansami #cricket”.

Irfan captioned his post as: “What a night having these Afghan’s home. Loved every bit of it. #dinner #home.

Actress Parineeti Chopra celebrated her first Karwa Chauth, after her marriage to the Aam Aadmi Party (Aap) leader Raghav Chadha, and shared some love struck photos on the social media, leaving fans in awe of their chemistry.

Parineeti had tied the knot with Raghav in a private ceremony on September 24, at a luxury hotel in Udaipur.

Taking to Instagram, Parineeti dropped string of photos, in which she can be seen in a blood-red suit. The kurta and palazzo set had golden embroidery on it. She paired the ethnic outfit with a matching dupatta, her pink wedding chooda set, and golden ‘chandbaalis’ (earwear).She sported mangalsutra and sindoor, alongwith a red bindi.

While, Raghav looked handsome in a yellow kurta, white pajama, and brown Nehru jacket.

The candid pictures shows the couple posing together and laughing their heart out. One photo shows Raghav applying mehndi on his wife’s hand.

The...

Actress Parineeti Chopra celebrated her first Karwa Chauth, after her marriage to the Aam Aadmi Party (Aap) leader Raghav Chadha, and shared some love struck photos on the social media, leaving fans in awe of their chemistry.

Parineeti had tied the knot with Raghav in a private ceremony on September 24, at a luxury hotel in Udaipur.

Taking to Instagram, Parineeti dropped string of photos, in which she can be seen in a blood-red suit. The kurta and palazzo set had golden embroidery on it. She paired the ethnic outfit with a matching dupatta, her pink wedding chooda set, and golden ‘chandbaalis’ (earwear).She sported mangalsutra and sindoor, alongwith a red bindi.

While, Raghav looked handsome in a yellow kurta, white pajama, and brown Nehru jacket.

The candid pictures shows the couple posing together and laughing their heart out. One photo shows Raghav applying mehndi on his wife’s hand.

The...

Ace fashion designer Manish Malhotra on Wednesday revealed the details about the wedding outfit of actress Parineeti Chopra, and how he incorporated the latter’s grandmother’s priceless assortment to it. Parineeti tied the knot with Aam Aadmi Party (Aap) leader Raghav Chadha in a private ceremony at a luxury hotel in Udaipur on September 24.

With a touch of pearl on Parineeti’s outfit, which represents love, purity and wisdom, the newly-wed pair looked dashing in ivory and white wedding costume.

Parineeti also wore her husband’s name on her lehenga veil, which reads ‘Raghav’.

On Wednesday, Manish took to Instagram and shared unseen photos of Parineeti and her wedding ensemble.

The first photo shows Manish adjusting Parineeti’s dupatta, with both sharing a hearty laugh in the candid picture.The other photos shows details of her outfit, especially the accessories.

Manish wrote: “Some details make all the difference. I...

Ace fashion designer Manish Malhotra on Wednesday revealed the details about the wedding outfit of actress Parineeti Chopra, and how he incorporated the latter’s grandmother’s priceless assortment to it. Parineeti tied the knot with Aam Aadmi Party (Aap) leader Raghav Chadha in a private ceremony at a luxury hotel in Udaipur on September 24.

With a touch of pearl on Parineeti’s outfit, which represents love, purity and wisdom, the newly-wed pair looked dashing in ivory and white wedding costume.

Parineeti also wore her husband’s name on her lehenga veil, which reads ‘Raghav’.

On Wednesday, Manish took to Instagram and shared unseen photos of Parineeti and her wedding ensemble.

The first photo shows Manish adjusting Parineeti’s dupatta, with both sharing a hearty laugh in the candid picture.The other photos shows details of her outfit, especially the accessories.

Manish wrote: “Some details make all the difference. I...

Actress Parineeti Chopra made her wedding day even more special by recording the song ‘O Piya’ for her newly-wed husband and Aap leader Raghav Chadha. According to media reports the song was played on D-Day, held on September 24.

Titled ‘O Piya’, the soft romantic track is sung by Parineeti herself.

The lyrics are a mix of Hindi and Punjabi. The track has currently been released on Youtube.

The description says it is composed by Gaurav Dutta, the lyrics penned by Gaurav, Sunny Mr and Harjot Kaur.

It was on September 24, when Parineeti and Raghav started with their happily ever after. The two got married in a big fat Punjabi wedding at the luxurious The Leela Palace, Udaipur. The wedding was attended by several politicians and celebrities.

However, Parineeti’s ‘Mimi’ didi, Priyanka Chopra Jonas could not make it to the wedding. Her mother Madhu Chopra said that Priyanka was busy...

Actress Parineeti Chopra made her wedding day even more special by recording the song ‘O Piya’ for her newly-wed husband and Aap leader Raghav Chadha. According to media reports the song was played on D-Day, held on September 24.

Titled ‘O Piya’, the soft romantic track is sung by Parineeti herself.

The lyrics are a mix of Hindi and Punjabi. The track has currently been released on Youtube.

The description says it is composed by Gaurav Dutta, the lyrics penned by Gaurav, Sunny Mr and Harjot Kaur.

It was on September 24, when Parineeti and Raghav started with their happily ever after. The two got married in a big fat Punjabi wedding at the luxurious The Leela Palace, Udaipur. The wedding was attended by several politicians and celebrities.

However, Parineeti’s ‘Mimi’ didi, Priyanka Chopra Jonas could not make it to the wedding. Her mother Madhu Chopra said that Priyanka was busy...

Parineeti Chopra and Aap leader Raghav Chadha have finally shared several pictures from their dreamy wedding in Udaipur. The actress said that she finally feels blessed to be ‘Mr and Mrs.’ Taking to Instagram, a day after her wedding on Sunday, Parineeti posted a string of pictures from their jai mala and pheras. A picture of her ‘ghoonghat’ shows “Raghav written on it.

The pictures were captioned: “From the very first chat at the breakfast table, our hearts knew. Been waiting for this day for a long time. So blessed to finally be Mr and Mrs! Couldn’t have lived without each other .. Our forever begins now.”

The grand celebration took place on September 24 at the Leela Palace here in presence of close friends and family. The jai mala and pheras took place around 4.30 p.m on Sunday.

Names such as Sania Mirza, Arvind Kejriwal, Chief Minister of Delhi, along with Bhagwant Mann,...

Parineeti Chopra and Aap leader Raghav Chadha have finally shared several pictures from their dreamy wedding in Udaipur. The actress said that she finally feels blessed to be ‘Mr and Mrs.’ Taking to Instagram, a day after her wedding on Sunday, Parineeti posted a string of pictures from their jai mala and pheras. A picture of her ‘ghoonghat’ shows “Raghav written on it.

The pictures were captioned: “From the very first chat at the breakfast table, our hearts knew. Been waiting for this day for a long time. So blessed to finally be Mr and Mrs! Couldn’t have lived without each other .. Our forever begins now.”

The grand celebration took place on September 24 at the Leela Palace here in presence of close friends and family. The jai mala and pheras took place around 4.30 p.m on Sunday.

Names such as Sania Mirza, Arvind Kejriwal, Chief Minister of Delhi, along with Bhagwant Mann,...

As the evening progressed on Wednesday, Priyanka Chopra’s mother, Dr Madhu Chopra, and brother, Siddharth Chopra, arrived at the brightly lit official residence of Aam Aadmi Party (Aap) leader and “suspended parliamentarian” Raghav Chadha on Pandara Road in Lutyens’s Delhi.

They had come for the mehndi ceremony and what promised to be a late Sufi night as the countdown began in earnest for the marriage of Raghav with Parineeta Chopra in Udaipur on September 23-24.

Earlier in the day, the couple’s picture went viral on social media. They were seen attending the ardaas ceremony and kirtan at a Delhi gurudwara.

On Tuesday, a ‘paath’ was also held at Chadha’s residence. His MP’s residence was decorated with bright lights, and saw Punjab Police personnel keeping a hawk’s eye on the tastefully manicured entrance, keeping photographers on the other side of the busy road.

The family...

As the evening progressed on Wednesday, Priyanka Chopra’s mother, Dr Madhu Chopra, and brother, Siddharth Chopra, arrived at the brightly lit official residence of Aam Aadmi Party (Aap) leader and “suspended parliamentarian” Raghav Chadha on Pandara Road in Lutyens’s Delhi.

They had come for the mehndi ceremony and what promised to be a late Sufi night as the countdown began in earnest for the marriage of Raghav with Parineeta Chopra in Udaipur on September 23-24.

Earlier in the day, the couple’s picture went viral on social media. They were seen attending the ardaas ceremony and kirtan at a Delhi gurudwara.

On Tuesday, a ‘paath’ was also held at Chadha’s residence. His MP’s residence was decorated with bright lights, and saw Punjab Police personnel keeping a hawk’s eye on the tastefully manicured entrance, keeping photographers on the other side of the busy road.

The family...

New Delhi, Aug 28 (Ians) Ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has brought immense pride to the nation once again as he etched his name in history after securing a gold medal at the World Athletics Championships. This remarkable achievement makes him the first Indian to ever win gold at this prestigious event.

During the final event on Sunday night, Chopra’s second attempt stood out as he hurled the javelin a remarkable distance of 88.17 meters, securing the top position. This achievement marked a remarkable progression from the previous year’s World Championships in 2022, where he earned a silver medal.

A number of stars from the Indian cricketing fraternity hailed the javelin star for his historic win. Let’s take a look at some of the social media posts by the Indian cricketers for Chopra’s accomplishment.

“India’s first-ever gold at the #WorldAthleticsChampionships. It’s a historic milestone for Indian sports.

New Delhi, Aug 23 (Ians) Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh expressed disappointment at the exclusion of leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal from the Asia Cup squad, saying his presence in the team for the six-team event was necessary and hoped that a return to the Odi side wasn’t closed on him.

For India’s squad in the Asia Cup, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel are the spinners in the tournament happening from August 30 to September 17. Notably, all three are left-arm spinners, though Kuldeep is a wrist-spinner, as opposed to Chahal, who is a right-arm leg-spinner.

“The one thing I feel is lacking in the team is the absence of Yuzvendra Chahal. A leg-spinner who can get the ball to turn away. If you talk about genuine spinner, I don’t think there’s any spinner in India better than Chahal in white-ball formats. Yes, his last few games weren’t good,...

New Delhi, Aug 14 (Ians) Ishant Sharma and Zaheer Khan shared the new ball for India in all formats for many years. But their bonding goes even deeper as the senior pacer played an important role in the Odi and Test debuts of the junior bowler from Delhi.

Players have butterflies in their tummies just before making their international debut. Former India pacer Ishant Sharma was nervous and scared well before his debut match for he had to travel alone to join the team in Ireland for an Odi series on an Sos call-up as many players were sick and unavailable.

Ishant, who had played only a few Ranji Trophy matches till then and was selected for the subsequent Test series against England, was leaving Indian shores for the first time and had to travel alone to England and then to Ireland. And to compound his problems, he lost his luggage and kit bag in transit.

New Delhi, Aug 8 (Ians) With a view to tapping cricketing talent from across Punjab and bringing it under the spotlight, the Punjab Cricket Association (Pca) recently concluded its own T20 league — Sher-e-Punjab T20 Cup — which witnessed participation by six teams, and is all set to grow bigger.

Conceived by the Pca secretary (honourary) Dilsher Khanna, the maiden event attracted sponsorships from major industrial houses including Trident and Jk Cement among others to the tune of Rs 9 crore.

“The entire exercise was conducted to bring to the forefront the immense talent hidden in the remotest part of the state. For 17 days, a total of 33 matches were played which were aired on a major television channel live streamed too. The matches were attended by top players, Ipl scouts, and coaches — thus giving the young players the much-needed exposure,” says the 32-year-old secretary.

While the cup was planned and executed in a matter of months,...

New Delhi, Aug 3 (Ians) Former India opener Aakash Chopra believes that one major difference in the build-up of the 2023 Men’s Odi World Cup as compared to the preparation undertaken by the 2011 tournament-winning team, has been the significantly lesser time of playing matches as a cohesive unit.

After the end of 2007 Odi World Cup and before the start of the 2011 edition, India had played 118 ODIs. With the 2023 World Cup being just over two months away, India have played just 57 matches after the end of the 2019 edition in England. Moreover, India has played 42 ODIs since the start of 2021, with 44 players being tried out, highlighting that a settled combination hasn’t been achieved yet.

“There is one significant difference in the build-ups of 2011 and 2023 World Cups, which is the amount of T20 cricket being played. I still remember we were very reluctant to play T20 cricket even after winning the inaugural T...

New Delhi, Aug 1 (Ians) Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh is thrilled about Jasprit Bumrah’s comeback to the Indian squad and wishes for the fast bowler to remain injury-free in the future.

Fast-bowling spearhead Bumrah, who has been out of competitive cricket for 10 months due to a stress fracture in his back, is set to make a comeback into international cricket after being named as captain for the three-match T20I series against Ireland, starting from August 18.

In a video posted on his YouTube channel, Harbhajan congratulated Bumrah on his recovery and conveyed his best wishes for the speedster’s future.

“Jasprit Bumrah has made a comeback. He was injured for a long time and his return was awaited. He has come back and has been made the captain straightaway. Congratulations to Jassi for becoming the captain and foremost for getting fit. I hope and keep my fingers crossed that...

Roseau (Dominica), July 13 (Ians) Dropped for the World Test Championship (Wtc) Final at The Oval, Ravichandran Ashwin came up with a strong performance as his record-breaking five-wicket haul helped India bundle out hosts West Indies for a paltry 150 in their first innings in the opening Test match of the series at Windsor Park here.

Ashwin claimed 5-60 in 24.3 overs as he claimed the wickets of West Indies skipper Kraigg Brathwaite (20), Tagenarine Chanderpaul (12), Alick Athanaze (47), Alzarri Joseph (4) and Jomel Warrican (1) as swung things India’s way with a brilliant bowling effort after West Indies won the toss and elected to bat first.

This was Ashwin’s 33rd five-wicket haul in an innings in Tests as he helped India take a dominant position in the first Test.

It was a rare day in recent times as two Indian spinners led the show in an away match on a pitch that looked like...

Roseau (Dominica), July 12 (Ians) Debutant left-handed batter Alick Athanaze showed some resistance and was looking like putting a price on his wicket before falling for 47 as India pocketed another session in their kitty by reducing West Indies to 137/8 in 58 overs at Tea on Day 1 of first Test at Windsor Park, here on Wednesday.

After picking four wickets in the first session, India picked four more wickets, two of which were taken by Ravichandran Ashwin, while conceding only 69 runs. The visitors’ are now just two wickets away to bowl out West Indies for a below-par total.

The hosts’ below-par batting effort was caused mainly by some reckless shot selection, including of an assured, calm and composed looking Athanaze. The batters were perishing when trying to attack on deliveries without showing adequate patience, leaving a lot left to be desired.

An impressive Athanaze began the second session with a crisp drive on...

Raleigh, North Carolina, July 12 (Ians) The T Ten Global Sports conducted the US Masters T10 League Player Draft in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Player Draft witnessed all six teams – Atlanta Fire, California Knights, Morrisville Unity, New Jersey Legends, New York Warriors and Texas Chargers – construct explosive line-ups for the tournament, set to be held later this year.

The New Jersey Legends will have three 2011 World Cup-winning players Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh and Yusuf Pathan enthralling the crowd along with Liam Plunkett, Albie Morkel, Naman Ojha, Jesse Ryder, Chris Barnwell, Stuart Binny, Rp Singh, Bipul Sharma, Craig Mcmillan, Tim Ambrose, Rajesh Bishnoi, Abhimanyu Mithun and Monty Panesar.

Swashbuckling batters Robin Uthappa and David Hussey will lead the charge for Atlanta Fire along with Lendl Simmons, Muhammad Irfan, Dwayne Smith, Farhad Raza, Hammad Azam, Chaturanga De Silva, Elias Sunny, Nasir Hossain, Kamrul Islam, Junaid Siddique, Grant Elliot, Amila Aponso, Hamilton Masakada and S Sreesanth.

New Delhi, July 7 (Ians) Former India captain Ms Dhoni, who is universally regarded as the best finisher in the modern game, is celebrating his 42nd Birthday on Friday. On his special day, the cricket fraternity came up with heartwarming wishes on social media.

Dhoni began his career in international cricket in 2004. He has become one of the most revered sporting icons in the country and acts as an inspiration for millions.

The highlights of Dhoni’s illustrious 15-year career were leading India to remarkable achievements, including three prestigious Icc trophies — the T20 World Cup in 2007, the 50-over World Cup in 2011, and the Champions Trophy in 2013. These accomplishments stand out as the defining moments of his career.

Since bidding farewell to international cricket in 2019, Dhoni has been delighting fans with his performances in the Indian Premier League (Ipl), where he has five titles to his name.

Here’s a look at...

Mumbai, June 14 (Ians) Andre Russell, Chris Gayle, Harbhajan Singh, Shahid Afridi and Shakib Al Hasan are among some of the marquee players, who were drafted on Wednesday for the upcoming Global T20 Canada 2023.

The league, which returns for the first time in four seasons, will be played from July 20 to August 6 in Brampton, Ontario. It will feature six franchises playing 25 matches over the course of 18 days.

Winnipeg Hawks and Edmonton Royals, two franchises who were there in the tournament in 2019, no longer exist and are now replaced by Surrey Jaguars and Mississauga Panthers respectively.

Each squad consists of 16 players from full and Icc associate member nations. These squads include six international players including two marquee stars, four players from Associate Nations and six Canadian cricketers.

Shakib, Russell and Chris Lynn will turn up for Montreal Tigers. Harbhajan will headline for Brampton Wolves this season along with former New Zealand all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme.

It is not merely his ranking, but the fact that Ashwin is an all-wicket exponent and therefore potent even on pitches favouring faster bowlers.

India selected a side virtually for the first session of the match. The weather forecast was sunshine for the greater part of the game. Indeed, the second hour of the opening morning was sunny; and easier for batting than at the start of the Australian innings.

Once you win the toss with four quick bowlers in your pick, inserting the opposition is a no-brainer. Predictably, that is what Indian captain Rohit Sharma did. The Indians perhaps got carried away by the grass on the pitch and the temporarily overcast sky. Such conditions can be deceptive. While the track undoubtedly looked green, it was dry and there was no residual moisture underneath. This was because London, after a wet spring, hasn’t experienced much rain in the past 2-3 weeks.

New Delhi, June 2 (Ians) Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh believes the Rohit Sharma-led side should go with two spinners for the World Test Championship final against Australia at The Oval if conditions allow them to do so.

Two years ago, India had picked two spinners in Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja for the inaugural Wtc final against New Zealand in Southampton. But overcast conditions meant spin didn’t have a major say in the match as New Zealand won on the back of fielding five-man fast-bowling line-up.

But with London experiencing majorly sunny weather, there could be a temptation from the Indian team to field both left-arm spin all-rounder Jadeja and off-spin all-rounder Ashwin in the playing eleven, as per Harbhajan.

“This all depends on what the pitch is saying, if the pitch has less grass and the sun is out, then play with two spinners. If that is...

New Delhi, May 30 (Ians) Reacting over Ms Dhoni’s decision to not hang up his gloves after a successful campaign in Ipl 2023, former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh claimed the Ranchi cricketer will come back stronger next year.

While the Ipl final couldn’t have asked for a better setting, the fans eagerly waited for Csk captain Dhoni to speak about his Ipl future. The legendary skipper announced that he will return next year in Ipl, receiving a rapturous cheer from the jovial crowd, which got another reason to rejoice.

Speaking on Star Sports’ Cricket Live, Harbhajan said, “This is the biggest news for fans. Ms Dhoni will come back next year and he will return with even better fitness. Fans will get to witness their beloved Thala don that yellow jersey again. The expectations are going to be high from Csk next year and this team knows pretty well how...

New Delhi, May 29 (Ians) Ahead of the rain-forced rescheduled final of Indian Premier League (Ipl) 2023 in Ahmedabad, former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif has lauded Gujarat Titans opener Shubman Gill for his ability to mould himself according to the situation of the game and feels that this unique quality of the youngster makes him such an exciting batter.

Rain played spoilsport on Sunday as the highly-anticipated Ipl 2023 final was moved to the Reserve Day on Monday. Inclement weather came as a setback to the fans but it hasn’t dampened their morale.

A large number of spectators are expected to grace the Narendra Modi Stadium to watch defending champions Gujarat Titans take on Chennai Super Kings in the grand finale.

The attention will once again be on Gill, who is the Orange Cap holder of the season. The young India batter, who has slammed three centuries in the last four innings,...

Ahmedabad, May 25 (Ians) The stage is set for the highly-anticipated Qualifier 2 in Indian Premier League (Ipl) 2023 after Mumbai Indians booked the seat with a comprehensive 81-run win over Lucknow Super Giants in Eliminator at Chennai on Wednesday.

Mumbai, the five-time Ipl champions, will face off against defending champions Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Friday. The winner of the match will set up a summit clash with four-time champions Chennai Super Kings on Sunday.

Former Australia skipper Aaron Finch believes the Hardik Pandya-led side is balanced due to many match-winners in their line-up. “Gt are a strong team to beat because they have a world-class bowler in Rashid Khan. They have a good captain in Hardik Pandya, who’s shown a lot of maturity. Thirdly, their fast bowling attack is also balanced,” he was quoted as saying by Star Sports.

Though Gujarat lost to Chennai in...

New Delhi, May 24 (Ians) The Indian Premier League (Ipl) 2023 gears up for yet another high-voltage encounter as Lucknow Super Giants take on Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator at Ma Chidambaram Stadium.

When the two teams met last time in Ipl 2023, the newcomers, Lucknow, triumphed over five-time champions, Mumbai. Mumbai Indians will be aiming to return the favour this time around and settle the score.

The Chepauk track is traditionally known for aiding spinners, hence the focus in the Eliminator will be on the tweakers of both teams. Lsg and Mi have quality spin bowlers in their ranks and all eyes will be on the veteran Mi spinner Piyush Chawla. Chawla – who was sitting in the Star Sports Studio as an expert – showed his hunger for taking wickets and feasted on opposition batters.

Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh has hailed the 34-year-old leg-spinner who has been nothing short of a revelation...

New Delhi, May 21 (Ians) Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh is mighty impressed with Rinku Singh’s yet another sensational performance and said that the uncapped India cricketer has put himself in the pantheon of legendary match-finishers in the Ipl history.

In an Ipl 2023 match, Lsg survived a Rinku Singh scare (67 not out off 33) by the barest of margins and booked the playoffs berth for the second season in a row with a slender one-run margin on Saturday night.

Rinku – the star of Kkr and a sensation of Ipl 2023 – almost pulled off a heist for Kkr in yet another incredible run chase by scoring 19 runs off the final over in pursuit of 21.

“Rinku Singh has put his name in the pantheon of legendary match finishers in the history of Ipl. With his incredible performances in this season, he has put himself in the league of legends like Andre Russell and Kieron Pollard,...

New Delhi, May 21 (Ians) Former India cricketer Ravi Shastri has backed out-of-form Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma to do well in the must-win Ipl 2023 game against Srh and reckons the fellow Mumbaikar needs no extra motivation to come out of his lean patch because he knows how to make comebacks.

The last two games of Ipl 2023 league stage, set to be played on Sunday, are crucial as the result of these matches will reveal the fourth qualifying team of the tournament. That fourth team will take on Lucknow Super Giants in the Eliminator.

After Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants won their last league games and secured the playoffs berth on Super Saturday, the focus now shifts to Super Sunday — the last doubleheader of the Incredible T20 — where five-time champions Mumbai Indians take on beleaguered Sunrisers Hyderabad while Royal Challengers Bangalore host holders Gujarat Titans at home in their...

New Delhi, May 20 (Ians) Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh opined young Rinku Singh was the X-factor for Kolkata Knight Riders (Kkr) this season and not star all-rounder Andre Russell.

Rinku has been the standout performer for the two-time Ipl champions. He has scored 407 runs in 13 matches this season at a strike rate of 143.31 and an average of 50.88.

“Now Rinku has become the X-factor for Kkr, not Russell. Russell’s era is gone. It’s Rinku’s time now. Even if Rinku is sent up, he can do justice to his role. He is a player of different calibre and we will soon see an India cap on his head,” Harbhajan said while speaking on Star Sports’ Cricket Live.

Meanwhile, former India chief coach Ravi Shastri said that Rinku is the star of the Kkr team and has a very strong attitude.

“Rinku Singh is the hero of Kolkata Knight Riders.

New Delhi, May 19 (Ians) Ahead of Rajasthan Royals’ Ipl 2023 game against Punjab Kings, former India cricketer Virender Sehwag lauded the Yashasvi Jaiswal saying that the young opener has learnt the art of converting 50s into 100s from star Indian cricketer Virat Kohli.

The race to playoffs in Ipl 2023 continues to get interesting as teams are making every possible effort to keep themselves in the hunt. With an aim to keep their outside chances of making it to the playoffs in the ‘Toughest T20’, Punjab Kings host Rajasthan Royals at their second home ground in Dharamsala.

The Shikhar Dhawan-led Pbks lost to Delhi Capitals in the previous game at the same venue while Rr are also coming on the back of a morale-sapping 112-run defeat against Rcb at their home.

Playing their last league game of the competition, both Punjab and Rajasthan will be aiming to bounce back and finish...

New Delhi, May 17 (Ians) Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan reckons as Delhi Capitals have shifted their focus on the next season of Ipl, former India cricketer Sourav Ganguly should now be given the role of team’s head coach.

“Sourav Ganguly’s presence in the Delhi dugout is a big deal. I think if Dada is given the responsibility of coach as well, he can make a big difference in this team. Dada has knowledge of the psychology of Indian players. He knows how to run the dressing room and Delhi should definitely take advantage of that,” Pathan told Star Sports.

“At the time of the toss, Warner has said that his team has now started preparing for the next season and in this context, it would not be wrong to see Ganguly in a changed role.”

As the playoffs race in the Ipl 2023 continues to get intense, teams are...

Ahmedabad, May 16 (Ians) Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh has lauded the batting style of Gujarat Titans opener Shubman Gill, who hit his maiden Ipl century in the game against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday night has been a force to reckon with in the ongoing season.

The 23-year-old Gill sizzled with his maiden Ipl ton (101 off 58), hitting 13 fours and a six and was ably supported by Sai Sudharsan 47(36) to help Gt put on a competitive 188/9 after a lion-hearted Bhuvneshwar had picked up his second Ipl fifer (5/31).

Shami (4/21) then ripped through the Srh top order and Mohit (4/24) scythed through the middle-order as the away team overcame a fighting effort from Heinrich Klaasen (64 off 44) to restrict Srh to 154/9 and become the first team to qualify for the Play-offs.

“The speciality of Shubman Gill is that he has all kinds of shots and he chooses his shots according to the situation. When Shubman is in his rhythm,...

New Delhi, May 16 (Ians) Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag has backed star Mi batter Suryakumar Yadav to be the permanent batter at number three for Mumbai Indians because of his brilliance against pace and spin.

In a crucial Ipl 2023 match, five-time champions Mumbai Indians and newbies Lucknow Super Giants take on each other on Tuesday evening in Lucknow as they aim to get a step closer towards booking the playoffs berth.

Living up to their ‘late bloomers’ tag, Mi gathered steam in the second half of the Ipl 2023 and their juggernaut continues to roll. The Rohit Sharma-led side has won four of its last five games and will be aiming to pick up two vital points tonight in Lucknow.

“Sky can be the permanent No. 3 for Mumbai Indians because he’s a good player of pace and spin. Although it all boils down to the team management (when it...

New Delhi, May 14 (Ians) Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh has urged Ms Dhoni to not break hearts and hurt the feelings of his fans’, saying that Chennai Super King skipper should keep playing in Ipl as he has a lot of cricket left in him.

In an Ipl 2023 match on Sunday, the attention will be once again on Dhoni and the Csk captain will be eager to collect two crucial points against a vitriolic Kkr side.

Batting mostly at No 7 or 8, Dhoni has scored 96 runs in 12 games with an impressive strike rate of 204.25 so far in the season.

“Ms Dhoni has stopped time. He still looks the same old Dhoni. He’s hitting those big shots, taking those singles. Although he’s not running at his full speed, he’s hitting those sixes at ease and still looks dangerous with the bat. Don’t hurt our feelings Msd. You should continue playing,...

Mumbai, May 12 (Ians) Former India head coach Ravi Shastri reckons it will be an emotional homecoming for Gujarat Titans’ skipper Hardik Pandya, who achieved stardom playing at Wankhede for the Mumbai Indians, but added that defeating five-time champions in their backyard has always been tough for visiting teams.

Friday’s match will see Mumbai’s batting might, who have chased down 200+ scores in their last three games, facing a stiff challenge at home from table-toppers Gujarat’s strong bowling line-up.

“Hardik’s homecoming will be emotional. He will play a crucial match against the team at the ground where he rose to stardom. Hardik would like to prove a lot by leading his team to victory.”

“This match will be really interesting as it will not be easy for Gt to beat Mi at their home and then Mi would like to equalise the defeat in Ahmedabad and take a strong step towards the playoffs,...