In a thrilling IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants, young pacer Prince Yadav stole the show with his incredible bowling skills. The Delhi-born player made his mark in domestic cricket before receiving a call-up from Delhi's white ball squad. In the IPL mega auction, he was signed by LSG for INR 30 lakhs, and in his debut match, he took the biggest wicket of the season - Travis Head. Don't miss out on this rising star's journey to stardom.
The oldest paramilitary force of India, Assam Rifles, celebrated Veterans Day in Shillong, honouring its dedicated veterans and Veer Naris. With over 97,000 ex-servicemen and 587 Veer Naris across the country, the Force ensures their welfare through various support networks. The occasion featured a Mega Ex-Servicemen Rally and felicitation of distinguished veterans by the Director General of Assam Rifles.
Brace yourselves as Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru face off in the opening game of IPL 2025 at the iconic Eden Gardens. Both teams have undergone major changes through the mega auction and will be looking to start off the season with a win. RCB will rely on their star player Virat Kohli, who is set to play his 400th T20 match. KKR, on the other hand, will look to their spin duo of Varun Chakaravarthy and Sunil Narine to lead the way. Don't miss the action live on Star Sports and Jio Hotstar.
Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag has predicted that Indian batsman KL Rahul will win the Orange Cap and the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in the IPL 2025. Sehwag believes that Rahul, who was signed by Delhi Capitals for a whopping Rs 14 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction, has the potential to be the top run scorer. He also backed spinner Varun Chakaravarthy to be the top wicket-taker, and predicted that Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Lucknow Super Giants will qualify for the playoffs, with LSG eventually winning the IPL title.
The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have managed to secure the addition of all-rounder Shardul Thakur to their squad for the upcoming IPL 2025 season. The team has been facing a major injury crisis, with key pace bowlers out of action. Thakur, who went unsold in the 2025 mega auction but has been in excellent form for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy, is expected to be a valuable addition to the squad. However, with other senior bowlers still recovering from injuries, the LSG will have to rely on Thakur and Shamar Joseph to lead their pace attack. Stay updated on all the latest IPL news and updates with real-time scores, match schedules, and more.
Sources have revealed that Delhi Capitals franchise is highly likely to appoint Axar Patel as their captain for IPL 2025, with KL Rahul choosing to play as a player only. While Axar has been with the team since 2019 and was retained for a whopping Rs 18 crore, Rahul was also a leadership contender after being roped in for Rs 14 crore at the mega auction last year. However, with the side still in search of their first-ever title, this will be a major test of Patel's leadership skills.
World-renowned social media platform, X, formerly known as Twitter, faced a massive global outage due to unknown reasons. Owned by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, the platform was non-operational for millions of users, causing a frenzy on other social media platforms as users reported their complaints. This is a rare occurrence for X, as it has been stable under Musk's leadership since its acquisition in 2022. However, this recent disruption has raised questions about the future stability of the platform.
President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar extend their best wishes and highlight the achievements and contributions of women on International Women's Day. They urge for collective efforts to support women's growth and emphasize the need for women-led development for a truly empowered society. The President is scheduled to inaugurate a national-level conference and a mega campaign titled 'She Builds Bharat' will be launched as part of the celebrations.
Mumbai Indians have chosen young Afghani off-spinner Mujeeb-ur-Rahman to replace AM Ghazanfar for the upcoming edition of IPL. The 19-year-old joins MI for a hefty sum of Rs 2 crore and brings with him an impressive record of 330 wickets in T20 cricket. Ghazanfar, who was purchased by MI for Rs 4.8 crore in the IPL mega auction, is set to miss out on his maiden appearance at the IPL due to a lower back fracture sustained during Afghanistan's tour of Zimbabwe last year.
Australian cricket legend Ricky Ponting, who has been appointed as the new head coach of Punjab Kings for the 2025 season, has revealed his careful selection process for the team at the mega auction. He identified Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh, and Yuzvendra Chahal as key players for PBKS's maiden title chase and ensured their retention through strategic bidding. However, he also emphasized on building a strong foundation of Indian talent rather than splurging on expensive overseas players.