Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa has spoken out on an arrest warrant issued against him in relation to an alleged fraud involving EPF deposits. Clarifying his position, Uthappa stated that he had no active executive role in the companies involved in the case and was not involved in their day-to-day operations. He also revealed that these companies had failed to repay funds he had lent them, leading to his resignation from their directorships. Uthappa's legal proceedings against them are ongoing.
Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa has been issued an arrest warrant by a regional PF commissioner in connection with an alleged PF scam. Uthappa, who was reportedly overseeing the management of a lifestyle brand, has been accused of deducting PF contributions from employee salaries but failing to deposit the funds. However, Uthappa has denied any executive involvement in the operations and clarified that his role was limited.
Team Pakistan effortlessly chases down a total of 119 in their Hong Kong Super Sixes match against India, winning by 6 wickets with one over to spare. Asif Ali and Muhammad Akhlaq were the star performers for Pakistan, scoring 55 and 40 runs respectively. Despite a strong start by India with Robin Uthappa and Bharat Chipli's partnership, they were unable to contain the Pakistani batsmen.
Robin Uthappa, captain of India's T20 World Cup winning team in 2007, will lead the country's team at the upcoming Hong Kong Cricket Sixes, alongside fellow experienced players like Kedar Yadhav and Stuart Binny. The tournament, which is making a comeback after seven years, will kick off with an India-Pakistan clash, reviving memories of the fierce rivalry between the two teams in the T20 World Cup. With Uthappa's impressive track record in such matches against Pakistan, fans can expect an intense and thrilling game.
Former CSK captain MS Dhoni may continue as a player in IPL 2025 if BCCI allows 5-6 retentions ahead of the mega auction. After passing on the captaincy baton in IPL 2024 due to knee issues, Dhoni is now expected to return as captain for 2025. Dhoni has reportedly discussed his future with CSK owner N Srinivasan and if the BCCI's retention rules change, Chennai is likely to retain Dhoni for the next season.
Jonny Bairstow's blistering 108 runs off 48 balls helped Punjab Kings achieve a massive total of 262 runs, the highest-ever chase in IPL history, against Kolkata Knight Riders. However, amidst the thrilling match, KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir lost his cool and had a heated argument with a match official. Despite the incident, Bairstow was declared "Player of the Match" for his impressive performance with the bat.
The Punjab Kings will take on the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the next game of the IPL 2024 season at the Mullanpur Stadium in Mohali. Punjab's Robin Uthappa believes that skipper KL Rahul is due for a big score and is eager to see him perform. Meanwhile, Eoin Morgan from the SRH camp is confident in his team's abilities to secure a victory in Punjab. Get all the latest updates, including the top contenders for the Orange and Purple Caps, complete schedule, points table, most sixes, fours and fifties scored in the tournament.