Rishabh Pant's decision to not stay with the Delhi Capitals after eight seasons and three captaincy stints can be attributed to more than just money, according to PTI. The report states that the young wicket-keeper batsman was unhappy with the new coaching staff and GMR owners limiting his decision-making power for retentions. The Capitals have two Right-to-Match options remaining at the mega auction, but it seems unlikely that they will go after Pant. With several teams in need of a captain and wicket-keeper batter, the 2025 IPL mega auction promises to be action-packed with high-profile names like Pant, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul up for grabs.
During the second Test between India and New Zealand in Pune, young batsman Sarfaraz Khan's convincing plea to skipper Rohit Sharma to take a review resulted in the dismissal of Will Young, giving Ravichandran Ashwin his second wicket of the innings. Despite a controlled start, New Zealand captain Tom Latham's dismissal to Ashwin's wizardry put the Kiwis at 30/1. However, Khan and Virat Kohli's animated persuasion led Rohit to make the right call and contribute to Ashwin's impressive performance.
In an action-packed day at the third and final test between India and New Zealand, the hosts had a strong start as their spin duo of Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar picked up a total of nine wickets. New Zealand put up a decent total of 235 thanks to fifties from Will Young and Daryll Mitchell, but India closed out Day 1 with the upper hand, trailing by 149 runs with four wickets down.
In a scorching hot third test match between India and New Zealand, the tourists struggled to hold their ground as Indian spinner Ravindra Jadeja's five-wicket haul helped restrict them to 235 runs. Despite strong performances from Daryl Mitchell and Will Young, India's Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant managed to hold on to their wickets, ending the day at 86-4. However, in a surprising turn of events, India's captain Virat Kohli ran himself out for just four runs, giving the visitors a slight advantage going into day two.
Former Portugal and Benfica midfielder, Ruben Amorim, has been making waves in the football world as he has established himself as one of Europe's most promising young coaches. After leading Sporting to the league title twice, he is now reportedly heading to Manchester United. In an unexpected turn of events, Amorim has said that he will provide more information about his move to United after Sporting's upcoming league game against Estrela da Amadora on Friday. Despite the potential two-and-a-half-year deal, Amorim is not expected to start in his new role until the November international break. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting transfer saga.
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.
The Rajasthan Royals have decided to stick with their captain Sanju Samson, along with five other players, as they prepare for the upcoming IPL auction. The team has retained a total purse of Rs. 41 crore and will have the opportunity to strengthen their squad by adding new players. The decision to keep Samson as captain and retain other young talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag shows a long-term strategic vision for the team. Fans can't wait to see what new additions the team will make to drive their success in the next season.
In a historic move, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has named 18-year-old Tommy Setford as the starting goalkeeper for the Gunners' EFL Cup match against Preston North End. This marks the first time ever that two teenage goalkeepers have been fielded in a single campaign for Arsenal. Arteta's decision to prioritize the development of young players in this competition speaks to the importance of the EFL Cup for the future of the club. Fans will be eager to see how Setford and 16-year-old Jack Porter perform in these rare chances to shine.
Defending IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders have made a bold decision to not retain skipper Shreyas Iyer ahead of the mega auction. The franchise and the batter could not come to a mutual agreement and Iyer, who was bought for a whopping 12.25 crores, will now be available in the auction. The team is also not planning to retain all-rounder Andre Russell and most expensive player Mitchell Starc, instead opting to grab them in the auction. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians are looking to retain young batsman Varma, who has been a crucial performer for the team despite their recent poor performances.
Dallas Jenkins, creator of the hit show "The Chosen," shared his journey as a filmmaker at Brigham Young University's forum. Despite early success and a passion for legitimacy, Jenkins learned the importance of letting go of others' opinions and embracing God's will. His inspirational message about failure and faith resonated with members of the campus community who packed the Marriott Center to hear him speak.