The Dow and S&P 500 bounced back in late trading as investors eagerly awaited Nvidia's earnings release. The AI chipmaker's strong performance caused the stock market to rally, with other big tech companies like Apple and Meta Platforms also seeing gains. However, Target's disappointing results led to a drastic 21% drop in its stock, while Comcast's decision to spin off some of its cable channels caused a 1.5% increase in its share price. Additionally, the record-high performance of Bitcoin has given MicroStrategy a 10% jump in stock price, showing the growing influence of cryptocurrency in the business world.
At the highly anticipated teaser launch event of 'Game Changer' in Lucknow, lead actors Ram Charan and Kiara Advani interacted with fans, with Kiara leaving them in awe with her own spin on Ram Charan's teasing dialogue. The duo arrived in style, atop a bus, and shared a glimpse of their chemistry on screen. The event also featured the unveiling of the film's teaser and interactions with the rest of the ensemble cast.
South Africa's former wicketkeeper-batter Mark Boucher observes that David Miller struggled against spin in their 61-run loss to India. Miller and Heinrich Klaasen could not find boundaries in the middle overs, resulting in their eventual dismissal by Varun Chakravarthy. Boucher also notes Bishnoi's clever use of seam to exploit the pitch's assistance, ending with two wickets. Proteas, led by Aiden Markram, initially chose to field and were unable to chase India's target of 203.
Things got heated during the first T20I between India and South Africa when wicketkeeper Sanju Samson and South African bowler Marco Jansen got into an argument on the pitch. India captain Suryakumar Yadav quickly rushed in to diffuse the situation, but not before his IPL teammate, South African bowler Gerald Coetzee, could join in. Despite the tension, India emerged victorious, thanks to Samson's impressive back-to-back century and a strong showing from the spin duo of Varun Chakaravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi. The win gives India a 1-0 lead in the four-match series.
Indian opener Sanju Samson proved to be the star of the match as he hit his second consecutive century in T20Is, becoming the first Indian to do so. Samson's knock of 107 off just 50 balls, supported by Varun Chakaravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi's spin attack, led India to a commanding total of 202. South Africa was unable to keep up, falling short by 61 runs and giving India the victory in the first T20I of the series.
Bangladesh, led by skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto, were looking comfortable in their chase of a modest total of 235 runs against Afghanistan until Allah Ghazanfar's bowling onslaught. He took six wickets for just 26 runs, including a hat-trick, to lead his team to a 1-0 lead in the series. This was also Bangladesh's eighth consecutive loss in international cricket. Meanwhile, Afghanistan's Mohammad Nabi and Hashamtullah Shahidi's partnership helped their team recover from a precarious situation at 71/5 and post a competitive total.
The Sao Paulo Grand Prix on Sunday proved to be a wild ride, with qualifying cancelled on Saturday and an early start for the next day's session. McLaren's Lando Norris secured pole position amidst a record-setting five red flags due to various crashes. The race was no less dramatic, with Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll unable to even take the start due to a bizarre spin out on the formation lap. Jolyon Palmer speculated on the reason for Stroll's unfortunate turn of events, as Aston Martin worked tirelessly to repair their cars after multiple crashes in qualifying.
Despite high expectations, Gautam Gambhir's tenure as the Head Coach of the Indian Cricket Team has been underwhelming, especially in the longer formats of the game. After a dominant T20I series win against Sri Lanka, the team faced a crushing defeat by New Zealand in the Test series at home. With senior players struggling against spin, Gambhir and the team are now under pressure to turn things around.
On Day 2 of the third Test between India and New Zealand at Wankhede Stadium, Kiwi spinner Ajaz Patel put on a spin bowling masterclass reminiscent of his memorable outing at the venue three years ago. Born in Mumbai, Ajaz once again proved to be a menace for the Indian batters and claimed an impressive 5 wickets in India's first innings. With this, he became the first overseas spinner to claim 5 wickets at Wankhede Stadium since 2011.
Indian star bowlers Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin deliver impressive performances, taking multiple wickets and dismissing top New Zealand players during the second day of the third cricket test match at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. With the partnership of Jadeja, Ashwin, and Ishant Sharma, the Indian cricket team gains the upper hand against their competitors, marking an exciting turn of events for fans watching the match. As the two teams continue to battle it out, the outcome of this thrilling test match remains uncertain.