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Coldplay's Chris Martin Stops Song Midway, Gives Big Shoutout To Jasprit Bumrah

British band Coldplay's Mumbai concert on Saturday turned out to be an unforgettable night not only for music lovers but also for cricket fans. While performing one of his last songs on stage at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, Coldplay's frontman, Chris Martin, surprised everyone when he all of sudden mentioned the name of India's star bowler Jasprit Bumrah. He said, "Hold on, we have to finish the show because Jasprit Bumrah wants to come and play backstage. " After thanking the fans, Martin added, "He (Bumrah) says he needs to bowl at me now." Cricket fans definitely got excited when they heard Martin taking Bumrah's name.

Rohit Sharma Left Fuming Over Reporter's Query On BCCI Diktat: 'Who Told You...'

Following the aftermath of India's loss to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) came up with a 10-point guideline. Media reports claimed that the decision was taken after consultation with head coach Gautam Gambhir, and the guidelines are aimed to allegedly end the "star culture" in the team. On Saturday, India captain Rohit Sharma was asked to share his views on the guidelines during a press conference at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. However, Rohit lost his cool at the reporter and asked him to wait for an official confirmation from the BCCI.

Aryna Sabalenka Blows Away Andreeva To Reach Melbourne Quarter-Finals

Aryna Sabalenka stayed on course for a historic third consecutive Australian Open crown on Sunday, ruthlessly blowing away teenager Mirra Andreeva to reach the quarter-finals. Sabalenka was in irresistible form on Rod Laver Arena, powering to a 6-1, 6-2 victory in just 62 minutes against the Russian 17-year-old, the Belarusian's 18th consecutive win at Melbourne Park. "I'm super happy to get through this difficult match in straight sets," said Sabalenka, who will face either Croatian 18th seed Donna Vekic or 27th seed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova from Russia next.

France's Corentin Moutet 'Collapsed In Shower' Before Australian Open Match

Frenchman Corentin Moutet says he collapsed in the shower 45 minutes before his Australian Open third-round match, with everything going "black". The 25-year-old admitted there was "a bit of panic" but he composed himself and took the court on Saturday against American teenager Learner Tien. He lost in three tough sets, with the match marred by seemingly unrelated episode that saw Moutet fall to the floor clutching his leg while serving in the third set.