The Election Commission of India is set to reveal the much-awaited poll dates for several important states, including Maharashtra and Haryana, as well as the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. This will mark the first state elections in over a decade since the revocation of Article 370. Some significant changes have taken place, including the state being declared a union territory, an increase in the number of assembly seats, and a five-year term for the government. Notably, the late Mufti Mohammad Sayeed will not be participating in the elections, and a new party led by Ghulam Nabi Azad will also join the race.
Ladakh is facing political turmoil as Tsering Namgyal files his candidacy amidst a rift between the National Conference (NC) and the People's Democratic Party (PDP). Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad has accused both parties of being "well-trained pickpockets" and causing disruptions in the elections. Meanwhile, the BJP's alleged plan to disrupt India's alliance by threatening to cancel Article 370 has been exposed. In the midst of all this, the people of Kashmir are preparing to celebrate Eid ul-Adha.
Yuzvendra Chahal has achieved an unprecedented milestone in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he became the first bowler to pick 200 wickets in the league. The RR spinner achieved this feat in his 153rd IPL appearance and broke Dwayne Bravo's record for most IPL wickets. Chahal reached the milestone during a match against MI and dismissed Mohammad Nabi to secure his spot in the record books.
The Mumbai Indians' narrow win over the Punjab Kings was followed by a social media post allegedly re-shared by MI player Mohammad Nabi. The post criticized the captain's decision and praised Nabi's performance despite his dismissal for 0. However, the post has since been removed from Nabi's profile, leading to speculation about tensions in the MI camp. In the meantime, MI captain Hardik Pandya has also been fined for the team's slow over-rate in the match.
Yuzvendra Chahal of the Rajasthan Royals made history as he became the first player to take 200 wickets in the Indian Premier League. Chahal achieved this feat during a match against the Mumbai Indians, where he got the milestone scalp of Mohammad Nabi. Chahal now sits on top of the list of highest wicket-takers in the IPL, overtaking Dwayne Bravo who has 183 wickets. The Royals had a strong start against MI, with Trent Boult and Sandeep Sharma taking early wickets. MI opted to bat first after winning the toss and made three changes to their playing XI.
Werder Bremen's Naby Keita has been suspended and given a fine after refusing to travel with the team for their Bundesliga match against Bayer Leverkusen. Keita, who found out he would not start the game, decided to go home instead, leading to Bremen's loss against Leverkusen. The club's football director has expressed disappointment in Keita's behavior and emphasized the need for a unified team. As part of the punishment, Keita will not train with the team or be allowed in the first-team dressing room.
Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant won the toss and elected to bowl first against Mumbai Indians in Match 20 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 at the Wankhede Stadium. Pant expressed his confidence in being able to chase any target at the Wankhede and mentioned that Delhi Capitals will be missing injured player Mitchell Marsh. Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya also made some changes in their squad, with Suryakumar Yadav, Romario Shephard, and Mohammed Nabi coming in for Naman Dhir, Kwena Maphaka, and Dewald Brevis respectively.
The Peoples Democratic Party president has announced the party's candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Kashmir. Mehbooba Mufti will be running against DPAP president Ghulam Nabi Azad in what is expected to be a high-profile and closely watched contest. The PDP will also be supporting the Congress in two Jammu region seats, but Mufti is appealing to workers from other parties to support her as well in the fight to protect democracy and the Constitution.
The highly contested Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat will see a face-off between Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti and National Conference leader Ghulam Nabi Azad. Mufti, with the support of the Congress, is hoping to bring attention to the voice of the people of Jammu and Kashmir in Parliament. However, tension between PDP and NC is evident as Mufti calls out NC president Farooq Abdullah for not consulting with them before fielding a candidate against PDP in the seat.
Indian cricketer and former Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma remains optimistic about the team's chances in the upcoming IPL season, thanks to the franchise's new promising signings. With their sights set on a record sixth IPL title, Sharma and the team are eager to see the immediate impact of players like Gerald Coetzee and Mohammad Nabi on the field. Sharma emphasizes the importance of preparation for himself and the team, as they aim to continue their winning streak after a successful Test series against England.