Sanju Samson, a talented Indian cricketer, has had a remarkable turnaround in his career under the leadership of Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav. After finally being given consistent opportunities, Samson grabbed them with both hands and became the first Indian batsman to hit consecutive T20I centuries. However, amidst his success, his father expressed frustration over the past decade where his son did not receive enough chances. He blamed former captains MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and coach Rahul Dravid for hindering Samson's career progression.
On the tour of South Africa, middle-order batsman and medium-pace bowler Ramandeep Singh was rewarded with his maiden call-up to the Indian T20I squad. After being on the bench for the first two matches, he finally got to make his T20I debut in the third game at Centurion. Ramandeep's impressive performances in domestic and IPL cricket earned him a spot in the national team's lineup. His power-hitting lower down the order for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024 caught the attention of selectors and led to him being retained for the IPL 2025 season for a whopping INR 4 crores.
After a prolonged break from competitive cricket, Indian pacer Mohammed Shami returned to the field in a Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh. However, the veteran bowler failed to make an impact as he went wicketless in the first day of the match, conceding 34 runs in 10 overs. While Bengal's performance was lackluster, Shami's performance was the most noteworthy as he aimed to make a strong comeback after being out of action for several months.
Vistara, a popular Indian full-service airline, has officially merged with national carrier Air India, forming the country's largest international airline and second-largest domestic carrier. The merger comes after several years of operation and will result in an enlarged entity with over 5,500 weekly flights across both domestic and international routes. The new integrated entity had its inaugural flights on Tuesday, with the Vistara code 'UK' being replaced with 'AI2XXX', and all check-in counters now bearing the Air India name. This merger marks the Tata Group's second major consolidation in the Indian aviation industry in the last two months, with the first being the integration of AIX Connect with Air India Express on October 1st.
As India commemorates the 61st anniversary of the passing of Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, he is remembered as a revered figure and a trailblazer in the fight against social injustice. After overcoming numerous barriers, Ambedkar rose to become the first law minister of independent India and was instrumental in crafting the country's now-famous constitution. His legacy continues to inspire millions as the driving force behind the Dalit Buddhist movement and his contributions to Indian society.
The second season of the popular comedy show, The Great Indian Kapil Show on Netflix, recently began with renowned guests like Alia Bhatt and Karan Johar. In the latest episode, renowned businessmen and philanthropists Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murthy, along with Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal and his wife Grecia Munoz, shared their entertaining stories and advice on relationships. Sudha Murthy revealed that on their first meeting, Narayan Murthy was two hours late to impress her father.
In the ongoing T20I series between South Africa and India, both teams faced off in the second game at St. George's Park. After a strong start in the first T20I, India looked to continue their form but South Africa had other plans. One of the biggest highlights of the match was the amazing catch by David Miller that dismissed Indian batter Tilak Varma. Despite some resistance from Indian players, South Africa maintained pressure and ended up winning the match.
South Africa's David Miller took a stunning one-handed catch in the 8th over of the T20I match against India, dismissing Indian batsman Tilak Varma with his "Super-Miller" style. India's top order struggled against South Africa's clinical bowling, with key player Sanju Samson dismissed for a duck in the first over. At the time of writing, India had only managed to score 87 runs for the loss of six wickets. Watch the live action on JioCinema, Sports18, and Colors Cineplex.
Regular Indian skipper Virat Kohli won't be the only one missing the first Test against Australia in the monumental Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Vice-captain Rohit Sharma will also be absent for the Perth fixture due to personal reasons. He will not be travelling with the Indian team and vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah is expected to lead the side against Pat Cummins & Co. in Rohit's absence. The team will address a press conference on Monday before departing for Australia and Rohit will not be a part of the travelling team.
The Indian cricket team kickstarted their four-match T20I series against South Africa with a dominant win in the first match. Sanju Samson's incredible century powered India to a huge total of 202 runs. Despite some concerns regarding the team's middle-order batting and the performance of certain players, India managed to comfortably defeat South Africa in the first match. The second T20I match is set to take place on Sunday, giving the Indian team a chance to address their batting concerns and maintain their lead in the series.