After years of preparation and renovations, Srinagar's Bakshi Stadium finally saw an international cricket match for the first time in decades. The Legends League Cricket, featuring former professional players such as Shikhar Dhawan and Chris Gayle, drew in thousands of passionate cricket fans from the valley who were eager to witness the game in person. Despite the region's difficult political landscape, the LLC has marked a significant shift in the local sports culture, reigniting the cricket craze in the Kashmir valley.
After nearly four decades, top level cricket returned to Srinagar and cricket fans couldn't contain their excitement. The Legends Cricket League match saw a packed Bakshi stadium, with an attendance of over 30,000 people, eager to watch Chris Gayle in action. The West Indian did not disappoint, hitting three massive sixes during his knock of 34 runs from 30 balls. Other international stars like Shikhar Dhawan, Irfan Pathan, and Suresh Raina were also in attendance. In the match, Pathan-led Konark Suryas comfortably defeated Gujarat Giants, led by Dhawan, by seven wickets.
After two successful editions, the highly anticipated Legends League Cricket will return for its third season with a unique twist - matches will take place in Jammu and Srinagar, two cities that have not hosted cricket for 40 years. Former cricketers such as Chris Gayle and Harbhajan Singh will once again take the stage, along with new teams and host cities, making for an exciting tournament. With 25 matches and a new playoff format, this year's Legends League Cricket promises to be a thrilling event for all cricket fans.
Sahil Chauhan, representing Estonia, made history by scoring the fastest T20 century in just 27 deliveries against Cyprus. The previous record of 30-ball hundred was held by West Indies' Chris Gayle. Cricket fans were left in awe as Chauhan smashed boundaries and sixes at an unprecedented rate, setting a new benchmark for T20 cricket.
The highly anticipated second season of 'House of the Dragon', a prequel to the hit series 'Game of Thrones', has been garnering positive reviews from fans and critics. The recent premiere featured a significant appearance by Cregan Stark, portrayed by Tom Taylor, who is set to play a crucial role in the war between the Green and Black Councils. The second season, titled 'The Dance of the Dragons', will have eight one-hour episodes and airs every Sunday on HBO Max, while in India it can be watched on Jio Cinema. New cast members include Tom Taylor as Cregan Stark, Abubakar Salim, Gayle Rankin, and Freddie Fox.
CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has taken over as the leading run scorer in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2024 with 509 runs in 10 innings. He has overtaken the likes of RCB's Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Rishabh Pant who also feature in the top five list. The Orange Cap has previously been won by players like Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, David Warner, and Chris Gayle.
Former Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram has revealed the bizarre schedule of West Indies stars Sunil Narine and Andre Russell when the two players are in India for IPL. Despite his rich form in the IPL, Narine has ruled out his participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup in 2024. Furthermore, the West Indies skipper has been trying to convince Narine to come back from international retirement and feature in the T20 World Cup. This news comes as Cricketing great Sachin Tendulkar has been an inspiration to many, and former West Indies star Chris Gayle hopes the T20 World Cup will help cricket crack the lucrative American sports market and lift the game onto a new global level.
In a thrilling match against Lucknow Super Giants, legendary Indian cricketer MS Dhoni made history by becoming the first player in the IPL to score the most runs after turning 40. With his unbeaten 28 runs in just 9 balls, Dhoni overtook Chris Gayle's record of 481 runs in the IPL after turning 40. His enduring skill and immense popularity were once again on display as fans from both sides cheered for him in the stadium. Dhoni now also holds the sixth spot for most runs in the history of IPL with 5179 runs.
After only six months of shows, former NBA star Charles Barkley and CBS reporter Gayle King have wrapped up their CNN program "King Charles." Despite attracting a young, affluent, and diverse audience, the show was always meant to be a limited run. King announced the end of the show on air last week, stating that it was the last episode of their series. The show promised impromptu and candid discussions about current events and cultural topics, making it a unique addition to CNN's lineup.
After less than a year on air, the weekly talk show "King Charles" hosted by Gayle King and Charles Barkley is ending its limited run on CNN. The show, which aimed to discuss a wide range of topics, struggled to compete in the cable news ratings race. Despite the show's end, both King and Barkley have successful careers elsewhere, with King co-hosting CBS Mornings and Barkley being a leading basketball analyst for TNT. This decision comes after other celebrity guests, such as Julie Tan and Dawn Yeoh, shared how the talk show impacted them and their careers.