After seven long years of perseverance and refinement, Shantanu Deshpande, founder and CEO of Bombay Shaving Company, announced on X (formerly Twitter) that his company has finally secured a deal with top hotel chain Taj Hotels. Despite initial rejection and setbacks, Deshpande and his team never gave up and worked tirelessly to align their offerings with Taj's high standards. Deshpande also shared valuable lessons he learnt during the seven-year process, including the importance of price, customer preferences, supply chain readiness, and the power of perseverance.
Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar was sold for a whopping Rs 10.75 crore to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL mega auction held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. His valuation skyrocketed from his base price of Rs 2 crore as RCB and Mumbai Indians fought for his acquisition. Bhuvneshwar rejoined RCB, his first IPL franchise, after stints with Pune Warriors and Sunrisers Hyderabad where he became the team's all-time leading wicket-taker. Other notable transfers included Deepak Chahar to Mumbai Indians, Akash Deep to Lucknow Super Giants, Tushar Deshpande to Rajasthan Royals, and Delhi Capitals exercising their Right to Match option for Mukesh Kumar.
After Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray submitted his nomination from Worli Assembly Constituency, the MNS announced Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora as their candidate, setting up a Sena versus Sena battle. This is a significant shift from the Shiv Sena's stronghold in Worli, which has been a Thackeray family stronghold for decades. With MNS candidate Sandeep Deshpande also in the mix, there is speculation of a split in Maratha votes, which could affect the Shiv Sena's victory chances in the upcoming assembly election. While Shiv Sena justifies their low majority in Worli in the recent Lok Sabha polls to overconfidence, the change in political equations is evident with MNS chief Raj Thackeray's decision to not field a candidate against Aaditya Thackeray in 2019.
Fast bowler Tushar Deshpande has been given his T20I debut as India's captain, Shubman Gill, won the toss and chose to bowl first in the fourth match of the series against Zimbabwe. With a 2-1 lead, India aims to secure an unassailable lead while Zimbabwe seeks to win and make the Sunday game a decider. Deshpande, who has taken 116 wickets in 80 T20 games, replaces Avesh Khan in the playing eleven for India while Faraz Akram comes in for Zimbabwe in place of spinner Wellington Masakadza. Both captains are confident in their vision and their teams' ability to perform in all aspects of the game.
Ahead of their five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, Team India has announced a young squad led by Shubman Gill. The team also includes three uncapped players - Abhishek Sharma, Riyan Parag, and Tushar Deshpande. Zimbabwe, on the other hand, has named experienced batter Sikandar Raza as their captain. This series will be a test for the young Indian players as they look to make their mark on the international stage.
The Indian cricket team has announced their squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, with youngsters Abhishek Sharma, Riyan Parag, and Nitish Reddy earning their maiden call-ups. The squad, led by Shubman Gill, also includes the likes of Tushar Deshpande and Dhruv Jurel, who have impressed with their performances in the domestic circuit and the Indian Premier League. Veteran players like Sanju Samson and Khaleel Ahmed have also been included to provide experience and stability to the team.
Shubman Gill has been appointed as the captain for the Indian cricket team in the absence of Rohit Sharma for the T20I series against Zimbabwe. The series will take place right after the T20 World Cup 2024 and will see a new and young squad, with many players making their debut for the national team. The selectors have shown confidence in the IPL 2024 performers, with players like Riyan Parag and Tushar Deshpande receiving their first call-ups. Avesh Khan and Khaleel Ahmed, who were part of the T20 World Cup 2024 squad as reserves, have also been included in the team.
KRG Studios has acquired the distribution rights for the upcoming Kannada film Kotee, set to release in over 250 centres. The film, directed by Parameshwar Gundkal and produced by Jyothi Deshpande, stars Dhananjaya and other notable actors. The film has garnered high expectations through its promotional posters and initial screenings, and is being described as a gripping emotional thriller. With renowned music composers, Vasuki Vaibhav and Nobin Paul, and cinematographer Arun Brahma marking their debut with this film, Kotee promises to be a perfect treat for family audiences.
As the Indian Premier League (IPL) season progresses, the race for the coveted Purple Cap heats up. With Rajasthan Royals' Avesh Khan and Kolkata Knight Riders' Varun Chakravarthy making significant strides in the most wickets tally, the top spot is still held by Punjab Kings' Harshal Patel. However, challengers like Chennai Super Kings' Tushar Deshpande are not too far behind. The competition for the Purple Cap continues to intensify in the 2024 season, with all eyes on the top 5 contenders and their impressive performances.
Tushar Deshpande Takes a Dig at Royal Challengers Bangalore On Instagram, Gets Criticised Rajasthan Royals Keep their Playoff Hopes Alive with Thrilling Win Over Royal Challengers Bangalore In a high-stakes IPL Eliminator match, Rajasthan Royals edged out Royal Challengers Bangalore by four wickets to secure a spot in the playoffs. Despite a late comeback by RCB's Mohammed Siraj, who took two wickets in the 18th over, RR's Riyan Parag and Shimron Hetmyer's contributions ensured their team's victory. Meanwhile, CSK's Tushar Deshpande's controversial Instagram story mocking RCB sparked backlash online before being deleted by the player.