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After FIFA World Cup, IPL Auction Takes Centre Stage In Saudi Arabia Amid 'Sportswashing' Allegation

Saudi Arabia hosts this year's Indian Premier League player auction in a partnership between a money-spinning cricket tournament expanding its global reach and a kingdom using sports to improve its image. De facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has backed extravagant sports investments -- set to culminate in Saudi Arabia hosting the football World Cup in 2034 -- to diversify its oil-rich economy. Critics point to Saudi Arabia's human rights record and the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in 2018, accusing the kingdom of "sportswashing".

"Wife Ka Mood...": Irfan Pathan's Cheeky Take On Changing Nature Of India vs Australia Perth Pitch

Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan had a hilarious take on the way the Perth Test strip changed in just two days of play during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series opener between India and Australia. On the opening day, the Perth surface was covered in grass with pacers of both sides enjoying movement and bounce, a paradise for the quicks. But on the second day, the outlook of the turf completely changed. The movement from the surface became minimal as cracks slowly started appearing on the strip.

48 Runs In 4 Overs: Arjun Tendulkar, Released By Mumbai Indians, Flops On Final Outing Before IPL 2025 Mega Auction

Arjun Tendulkar endured a flop show in Goa's opening match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 tournament on Saturday. He leaked 48 runs in his quota of four overs and also went wicketless in the match against Mumbai in Hyderabad. With the bat, Arjun hit a 4-ball 9 as Goa lost to Mumbai by 26 runs. Arjun, who is the son of batting great Sachin Tendulkar, had a good chance to put the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises on alert ahead of the two-day mega auction.

Sanjay Manjrekar Pinpoints Major Flaw In Virat Kohli's Batting: "Very Concerned About..."

Star batter Virat Kohli flopped with the bat in the 1st innings of the ongoing 1st Test against Australia in Perth. Despite a stellar record in Australia, the former India captain lasted just 12 balls before fending off a climbing Hazlewood delivery that took an edge to Usman Khawaja at slip. As Kohli's barren patch continued, former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar pointed out major flaw in the star batter's technique. He feels Kohli has been struggling against the shorter delivery of late.

Rahul silences doubters as India openers dominate Australia

PERTH, Australia : Makeshift opener KL Rahul repaid the faith India have showed in him despite recent struggles, helping to put the touring side in the driving seat against Australia in the first test in Perth on Saturday.

Angry Sunil Gavaskar Demands Apology From Cricket Website. Reason Is Very Grim

Sunil Gavaskar, former Indian cricket team skipper, is absolutely angry with a 'fake' article that has been published in his name. In the article titled, "A New Era in Leadership: Bumrah's Captaincy and Kohli's Leadership Revive Team India" it is written how the pacer leadership skills and the former captain's assistance helped India dominate Australia in Perth. In the article, it is also written, that Rohit Sharma absence in the first Test "is a blessing in disguise" for Indian cricket and whether the "selectors and management need to rethink the leadership dynamics".

"The Depth Of Talent...": Abhinav Bindra Points Out What Separates Shooting From Other Sports In India

Shooting has flourished in the country over the last decade and now boasts an unmatched "depth of talent" in the sport, remarked the legendary Abhinav Bindra. Manu Bhaker led the way with an unprecedented double bronze as Indian shooters soared to a new high, returning with their best-ever haul of three medals from the Paris Olympics. "The depth of talent available in the sport of shooting doesn't exist in any other sport in this country," Bindra, the first Indian to win an individual gold medal at the Olympics in Beijing 2008, told PTI Video in an exclusive interview at the Artemis Hospital here on Friday.

Axar Patel Surprises Delhi Capitals Fan Contest winners ahead of IPL 2025 Auction

With less than two days to go before the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Delhi Capitals (DC) made it a memorable experience for some of the winners of the 'Roar Macha in Jeddah' contest, as star all-rounder Axar Patel made a surprise appearance for the fans during a virtual interaction. The contest winners, selected from thousands of video submissions showcasing their love and support for the Delhi Capitals, will travel to Jeddah to witness the auction LIVE.

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After FIFA World Cup, IPL Auction Takes Centre Stage In Saudi Arabia Amid 'Sportswashing' Allegation

"Wife Ka Mood...": Irfan Pathan's Cheeky Take On Changing Nature Of India vs Australia Perth Pitch

48 Runs In 4 Overs: Arjun Tendulkar, Released By Mumbai Indians, Flops On Final Outing Before IPL 2025 Mega Auction

Sanjay Manjrekar Pinpoints Major Flaw In Virat Kohli's Batting: "Very Concerned About..."

Rahul silences doubters as India openers dominate Australia

Angry Sunil Gavaskar Demands Apology From Cricket Website. Reason Is Very Grim

"The Depth Of Talent...": Abhinav Bindra Points Out What Separates Shooting From Other Sports In India

Axar Patel Surprises Delhi Capitals Fan Contest winners ahead of IPL 2025 Auction