Gauri Khan took to Instagram to give fans a sneak peek into Shah Rukh Khan's birthday bash with family, accompanied by a heartfelt message and throwback photo. Bollywood stars, including Kareena Kapoor Khan and Katrina Kaif, also posted birthday wishes for the king of romance. Meanwhile, Jadeja and Ashwin boost India's chances against New Zealand in the cricket test match.
The Academy Awards shared a classic scene from the blockbuster film 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham' on Instagram, showing the iconic entry of Shah Rukh Khan. Director Karan Johar, who is known for his close ties with Khan, shared the post on his Stories, expressing his delight. Meanwhile, a recent clash with actress-director Divya Khosla has brought Karan into the spotlight once again.
With the IPL mega auction approaching, the Gujarat Titans have announced their plan to retain key players from their team. Captain Shubman Gill, star spinner Rashid Khan, and left-handed batter Sai Sudharsan are all set to return to the team, along with uncapped players Rahul Tewatia and Shahrukh Khan. The franchise is looking to build a strong team for the upcoming season, with the retention of these players expected to bring success on the field.
IPL franchise team Gujarat Titans announced their list of retained players for the upcoming IPL auction, with superstar all-rounder Rashid Khan and young captain Shubman Gill among the five players retained. The Titans, who have a purse of Rs. 69 crore, will enter the auction with a strong squad featuring talented players like Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan and Rahul Tewatia. With the auction yet to happen, fans are eagerly waiting to see which players the Titans will add to their roster.
Kavya Maran, the daughter of billionaire businessman Kalanidhi Maran, has been making headlines as the owner of Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL. With her father's vast media empire, estimated at over Rs 24,000 crore, and involvement in politics, Kavya's wealth is about four times that of KKR owner Shahrukh Khan. While Shahrukh is considered the king of Bollywood with a net worth of around Rs 6000 crore, Kavya's family boasts political influence and a diverse business portfolio. As she continues to make headlines in the world of cricket, Kavya's impressive background and rise to success is worth noting.
Harshal Patel of Punjab Kings has been wreaking havoc in the ongoing season of the IPL with his signature slower dipping yorkers, earning him the nickname 'Purple' Patel. Patel has taken 22 wickets so far, including prized ones of Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni, making him the current top wicket-taker in the league. In a chat with the IPL, Patel revealed his favorite wicket of the season was Shahrukh Khan, followed by Dhoni, and that he initially wanted to bowl around the wicket to the latter before finally trying out the dipping delivery. With this stellar redemption story, Patel has truly gone from Royal (former team RCB) to King (current team Punjab Kings).
Despite losing the toss, RCB put on an impressive bowling and fielding performance to restrict Gujarat Titans to 147/10 in 19.3 overs. Captain Virat Kohli showed off his fielding skills with a direct hit to run out Shahrukh Khan, who top-scored for GT with 37 runs off 24 balls. RCB's Vijaykumar Vyshak was the star of the match with two wickets and two brilliant catches, leading his team to a dominant win.
The ongoing season of IPL has seen Rajasthan Royals secure their spot in the playoffs after a stellar performance, while defending champions Chennai Super Kings have had a rocky run with a few ups and downs. In the recent match between CSK and Sunrisers Hyderabad, Ravindra Jadeja managed to take one wicket, contributing to CSK's fifth win of the season. Former India player Navjot Singh Sidhu compared Jadeja with legendary Pakistani bowler Wasim Akram, noting Jadeja's ability to quickly finish his overs and put pressure on the batters. Sidhu also shared a comparison between Indian batter Shahrukh Khan and Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi.
The slow start to the match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans left the crowd waiting for the first six to be hit. That moment came in the fifth ball of the eighth over when Sai Sudharsan took on Karn Sharma and shovelled the ball to mid-wicket for a maximum. The counter-attacking mode of Shahrukh Khan and Sudharsan brought the spectators some much-needed entertainment, as the Titans struggled with RCB's tight and asphyxiating lines. Despite this, the Titans managed to put up a good score of 82/2 by the halfway mark.
In a touching display of camaraderie, Shah Rukh Khan shared a photo with Kolkata Knight Riders' vice-captain Nitesh Rana and his wife Saachi Marwah Rana. The Bollywood superstar and team owner's gesture garnered much attention as it provided a glimpse into the strong bond between the members of the IPL team.