Parvesh Verma, the BJP candidate for the New Delhi assembly seat, expressed his gratitude to the party leadership for giving him the opportunity. He confidently asserted that the BJP will form the next government in Delhi and promised to address issues such as tax mismanagement and unemployment. Verma also taunted his opponent, incumbent CM Arvind Kejriwal, and challenged him to not run away from the New Delhi seat. Meanwhile, Kejriwal responded to PM Modi's criticisms by highlighting AAP's achievements in education, healthcare, and housing and attacking the BJP's slow progress in these areas.
The New York Yankees, who have been looking for a new first baseman since Walker's departure, have a few options to choose from. One of their potential targets is Paul Goldschmidt, who has been a top player in the MLB for years. Despite a slow year in 2024, the Yankees are considering signing him to a one-year deal. However, the signing would come at a high cost, as the team has already given up multiple draft picks and prospects for other signings.
Bayern Munich dominated their match against Leipzig with a 5-1 victory while also breaking a long-standing Bundesliga record for the fastest goals scored. Even though Leipzig equalized barely a minute after Bayern's first goal, the pace didn't slow down for long. The win helped Bayern get back on track after a rocky run of losses and draws.
Saim Ayub's century and Salman Agha's all-round performance helped Pakistan secure a three-wicket victory over South Africa in the first ODI match at Boland Park. Despite a shaky start, Ayub and Salman's 141-run partnership saved the day for Pakistan after South Africa's top order collapsed against Salman's off-spin bowling. Both players were instrumental in their team's success, with Salman earning the Man of the Match award and dedicating it to Ayub. Spin bowling was the key to the match, with slow bowlers taking seven wickets for 107 runs in total.
BTS member Jimin has finally released two previously unreleased tracks, "Promise" and "Christmas Love," on all major streaming platforms. These songs were originally shared on the group's Soundcloud page and were composed by Jimin, along with leader RM and producer Slow Rabbit. The tracks are a precursor to Jimin's upcoming debut solo album, "Face," which is set to be released on March 24. The album will feature six songs, including the pre-release single "Set Me Free Pt.2" on March 17. According to a press release, the album will showcase Jimin's introspective journey as a solo artist.
Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar showed his support for Team India's decision to bring in Ravindra Jadeja in place of Ravichandran Ashwin for the third test match of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Bangar praised Jadeja's prowess in overseas conditions and highlighted his valuable contributions with both the bat and ball. However, questions remain whether Jadeja's past success in spin-friendly wickets will translate to the fast-paced 'Gabba' pitch. The match was off to a slow start with rain interrupting play after only 13.2 overs were bowled.
Both the India vs Australia and New Zealand vs England Test matches had a slow start due to rainy weather conditions. The subscribers of Sportstar, the official coverage platform, were eagerly waiting to see their favorite teams in action but were disappointed as rain continued to disrupt the matches. With the possibility of a shortened game, fans are hoping to catch at least a few overs in the final session.
Pakistan's hopes of victory in the first T20I against South Africa were dashed despite a steady innings by their captain, Mohammad Rizwan. Rizwan's cautious approach saw him score a 62-ball 74 runs but unfortunately it was too little too late as Pakistan fell short of their target of 184 by 11 runs. This was Rizwan's third-lowest strike rate in an innings where he scored over 50 runs, showcasing his slow yet steady play. However, it was not enough to secure Pakistan a win against South Africa.
Mitchell Starc's sledge towards Yashasvi Jaiswal during the Adelaide Test match led to his dismissal on the very first ball. Despite Starc's denial, Jaiswal later revealed that the BTS chart-buster had been exchanging banter with the Australian pace bowler. Jaiswal had been on a verbal roll, targeting the slow limbs and age of his opponents leading up to the Perth match, where Starc retaliated with his own taunt. The tension between the two players added an element of spice to the Test match, which culminated in a memorable performance by Jaiswal with the bat and Starc with the ball.
Rajasthan maintained its unbeaten record in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy as they cruised to a six-wicket victory over Madhya Pradesh. Abhijeet Tomar led the run-chase with a blazing 66 not out, while MP's batsmen struggled on a slow pitch earlier in the day. With this win, Rajasthan has all but secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the tournament.