Deepak Hooda, who was bought by CSK for INR 1.7 crore at the IPL 2024 mega auction, drew criticism from fans for his sluggish knock of 22 runs off 21 balls in their IPL 2025 match against SRH. This was following his poor performance in the previous three games for the team. Despite his overall record of 1494 runs in the IPL, Hooda's strike rate and consistency have been questioned by fans. Meanwhile, Harshal Patel's 4/28 helped SRH restrict CSK to 154, with debutants Dewald Brevis and Ayush Mhatre contributing 42 and 30 runs, respectively.
In a thrilling IPL match, Sunrisers Hyderabad registered their first victory at the Chepauk by defeating Chennai Super Kings by five wickets. Harshal Patel's four-wicket haul and Ishan Kishan's fighting knock of 44 led the Sunrisers to victory. Captain Pat Cummins was relieved after the win and praised the team's clinical bowling performance. CSK could only manage 154 runs, thanks to brisk knocks from Dewald Brevis and Ayush Mhatre, and SRH easily chased down the target, fixing their poor record against CSK.
In an exciting Elite Group D match in the Ranji Trophy, Delhi captain Ayush Badoni won the toss and chose to bowl first against Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The match saw a strong performance from Delhi's bowlers, with Railways losing five batters in the first 40 minutes of play. However, Railways' Upendra Yadav's impressive 95 helped his team reach a respectable total of 241. Notably, Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli also made an appearance for Delhi, marking his first Ranji Trophy match since 2012.
Indian cricket star Virat Kohli makes a highly anticipated comeback in the Ranji Trophy as his team Delhi takes on Railways in an Elite Group D match. Despite being offered the captaincy, Kohli insists on continuing with Ayush Badoni as captain. After the match, Kohli will join India's ODI squad for the series against England. Fans can catch the Delhi vs. Railways match live on the Jio Cinema app and website.
A nail-biting second day of the Vijay Merchant Trophy 2024 saw former India cricketer and current coach Rahul Dravid's younger son, Anvay, steal the show with an unbeaten hundred during Karnataka's match against Jharkhand. His patient batting, along with a solid top-order, led Karnataka to dominate the game. Despite a few breakthroughs from Jharkhand's Ayush Khare, Anvay's unbeaten hundred proved to be the highlight of the day.
The Delhi cricket team, widely known for their tumultuous and unstable performances, has found a new sense of stability and confidence in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy (SMAT). Under the leadership of Ayush Badoni, the team is now in the semifinals and poised to reach the final for the first time in several seasons. A major contributing factor to their success has been the Delhi Premier League (DPL) which has helped the team find new talents and build strong team camaraderie. With experienced IPL players and a powerful batting line-up, Delhi looks set to dominate the T20 format and overcome their long-standing struggles in the longer format.
The 10th World Ayurveda Congress and AROGYA Expo, attended by delegates from 54 countries, highlighted the potential of Ayurveda to revolutionize global healthcare systems. Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a new blueprint to promote Ayurveda globally, while Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami praised the event's role in combining Ayurveda and Yoga. Union Minister of State for AYUSH, Prataprao Jadhav, emphasized the surge in AYUSH production and global outreach, showcasing a blend of tradition and modern technology.
In an impressive performance, the Indian U19 cricket team defeated UAE by 10 wickets in the ACC U19 Asia Cup 2024 match. Indian openers Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre put on a stunning partnership, with Suryavanshi remaining unbeaten at 76 runs and Mhatre at 67* runs. This win puts India at the top of the points table and secures their spot in the next round, while Pakistan suffers an unfortunate defeat at the hands of India.
Previewing the U-19 Asia Cup finals between India and Pakistan, where India's talented team led by Mohammad Amaan will face Pakistan's team in a highly anticipated match. The Indian team boasts the likes of 17-year-old Ayush Mhatre and 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, making it a battle between youth and experience. In the previous match, Pakistan's Shahzaib scored a sensational 159, but India will be looking to halt his performance and secure their 9th title in the U-19 Asia Cup.
In a highly anticipated match, the U19 Asia Cup kicks off with India facing off against rivals Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Indian team is led by Mohamed Amaan and boasts talented players like Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who recently became the youngest player to get an IPL contract. On the other side, Pakistan's Saad Baig is leading the team, which includes strong players like Shahzaib Khan and Mohammad Ahmed. Don't miss the exciting action as these young guns clash on the field.