In a crucial IPL match between the Lucknow Super Giants and the Chennai Super Kings, captain Rishabh Pant's decision to not give spinner Ravi Bishnoi another over backfired as Dhoni led CSK to victory. With Shivam Dube struggling against spin and Dhoni's proven ability against pace, Bishnoi's fourth over was crucial. However, Pant opted for pacers Avesh Khan and Shardul Thakur, who were ultimately unable to stop Dhoni's onslaught. Bishnoi defended his captain's decision, but it proved to be a costly mistake as CSK emerged victorious.
In a crucial match of the five-match T20I series between India and England, Ravi Bishnoi once again dismissed English opener Harry Brook, who has been struggling against quality spin bowling in the series. While Bishnoi recorded his first wicket of the series, Varun Chakravarthy took five wickets in his return to the Indian XI after 14 months. England, on the other hand, had a tough day with the bat, thanks to a good display by the Indian bowlers in the middle overs.
The Punjab police have made a major breakthrough by arresting Mehfuj Khan, a key associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar gang, in connection with the firing incident at an IELTS center in Dera Bassi. Khan, who was the mastermind behind the incident, was apprehended while trying to flee across the Punjab-Haryana border. The police have also recovered a pistol from his possession. This is a significant development as all other accused in the case have already been arrested and Khan was the only one remaining at large.
In a nail-biting encounter, India emerged victorious against England in the 2nd T20I, with Ravi Bishnoi and Tillak Varma's crucial partnership ensuring a two-wicket win. Varma's unbeaten 72 off 55 balls, peppered with four fours and five sixes, was hailed as one of the best innings in T20s by Bishnoi. With this win, India now hold a 2-0 lead in the five-match series against England. The two sides will face off again on January 28 in Rajkot.
In a thrilling match at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium, Tilak Varma's unbeaten knock of 72 from 55 balls propelled India to a nail-biting two-wicket victory over England in the second T20I. The left-hander's responsible innings, which included four boundaries and five sixes, ensured India successfully chased down a target of 166 with four balls to spare. Despite losing partners regularly, Varma kept his cool and was supported by Ravi Bishnoi, who contributed with two valuable fours and crucial singles. This win gives India a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20I series.
In a highly anticipated match, India's Men in Blue defeated England by seven wickets in the first T20I at the iconic Eden Gardens. With the absence of veteran seamer Mohammed Shami, expectations were high on the three spinners chosen by the team management - Varun Chakravarthy, Axar Patel, and Ravi Bishnoi, and they did not disappoint. After limiting England to a respectable 132 runs, India batted aggressively in the second innings with Sanju Samson's fiery knock of 26 runs and Abhishek Sharma's blistering half-century of 79 runs. This marked India's seventh consecutive T20I win at Eden Gardens, maintaining their nine-year-old unbeaten record at the venue.
The National Students’ Union of India Punjab President, Isherpreet Singh Sidhu, strongly condemns the arrest of Aden Karanveer Singh by SHO Narinder for peacefully protesting for Senate Elections at the Panjab University Bachao Morcha. Sidhu highlights how such actions not only violate the democratic right to dissent but also lead to the loss of Punjab's bright minds and the creation of figures like Lawrence Bishnoi. He calls for immediate action against SHO Narinder and urges higher authorities to intervene and ensure justice for the students. Sidhu reaffirms NSUI Punjab's support for the students and their demand to be heard, respected, and empowered.
In the ongoing Maharashtra assembly elections, the son of late politician Baba Siddique, Zeeshan Siddique, is trailing in Vandre East, Mumbai while Shiv Sena's Varun Sardesai is leading by over 5,000 votes. Siddique, who had joined the Ajit Pawar-led faction last month, had accused the Maha Vikas Aghadi of deserting him and his father after the latter was shot dead by the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The bypolls to 48 assembly seats and two parliamentary constituencies in 15 different states are also being counted and results will be declared today. Stay updated with the latest news on NDTV.com and watch live updates on the same.
After a thrilling series opener resulting in a 61-run win for Team India, the Men in Blue are in a strong position to take an unassailable 2-0 lead against South Africa. The all-round effort from Sanju Samson, Varun Chakravarthy, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, and Ravi Bishnoi led to the first T20I victory. South Africa's lackluster batting performance and over-dependence on Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller calls for a change in their line-up if they want to stay alive in the series. Meanwhile, India's middle-order collapse will be a slight concern, but they are expected to stick with the same team and replicate their successful strategy from the first match.
Delhi gangster Anmol Bishnoi is suspected to be involved in the murder of former MLA and NCP leader Baba Siddiqui. The Mumbai police is seeking permission to access an audio clip of conversation between Bishnoi and another gang member, which they believe could reveal a connection to the murder. Prior to this, the police had initiated extradition proceedings against Bishnoi in the US. Fashion influencer Shalini Passi also shared the importance of emotional well-being for maintaining healthy skin.