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Test Captaincy Race Over? Report Reveals Big Meetings Before Rohit Sharma Retirement

India's hunt for the next Test captain seems to be over, with multiple reports suggesting that Shubman Gill is set to succeed Rohit Sharma in the longest format. Gill, who is already India's vice-captain in ODIs and T20Is, seems to be beating the favourite Jasprit Bumrah to the role, leaving many unimpressed. While Bumrah was India's vice-captain in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, leading the first Test in Rohit Sharma's absence, the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee reportedly prefers Shubman Gill because of the pacer's poor injury record.

"Still Playing...": Rohit Sharma's Message As Wankhede Stadium Stand Named After Him Unveiled

Rohit Sharma received a massive honour from the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) as a stand with his name was unveiled at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Friday. The Rohit Sharma Stand was officially unveiled in an event at the iconic venue in the process of Rohit's parents and wife Ritika Sajdeh. Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, ,Vinoo Mankad, and Dilip Vengsarkar are other cricket stars to have a stand named after them at the venue. During the event, Rohit delivered an emotional speech and expressed his wish to play an ODI encounter for India at the Wankhede Stadium in the near future.

Virat Kohli Set For First Action After Announcing Test Retirement As RCB Face KKR In IPL 2025 Restart

After a 10-day pause triggered by military tensions between India and Pakistan, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to roar back to life this Saturday. And it does so with a blockbuster clash in Bengaluru — Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) versus Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) — where the spotlight will undeniably shine brightest on one man: Virat Kohli. The former India captain, who stunned fans earlier this week by announcing his retirement from Test cricket, is expected to be the emotional centrepiece at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Fans have responded in kind, planning to don white jerseys in tribute to Kohli's storied red-ball career. But if history is any indicator, Kohli will be focused more on runs than reverence. And with RCB poised for a playoff berth, the 36-year-old might be ready to pen a new chapter in his T20 legacy.

156.7 Kmph Pacer's Injury Sparks Controversy: "Swelling Ignored, Ticked Boxes..."

Lucknow Super Giants pace sensation Mayank Yadav was ruled out of IPL 2025 after picking up yet another injury. Mayank, who grabbed spotlight after his record-breaking 156.7 Kmph delivery during IPL 2024, missed the first half of the new season due to injury. He played 2 games for Lucknow Super Giants after his comeback but was ruled out once again. According to a report by Times Of India, an official accused LSG of ignoring his 'back swelling' and rushing him back after the initial injury.

24-Year-Old Kolkata Boxer Faizan Anwar, Who Has 19-0-0 Record, To Fight For WBA Asia Middle East Title

Professional boxing, The Super Fighter Series, makes a thrilling return to India this Sunday at the iconic Sunburn Union, Bengaluru, featuring the WBA Asia Middle East title fight in the super lightweight division between Indian star Faizan Anwar and Ghana's Kpakpo Allotey. The 24-year-old Faizan, who hails from Kolkata, is 19-0-0 in professional boxing and has an unbeaten streak of 19 wins. His last fight was in November 2024, which was a win by unanimous decision against Tom Summerbell.

Lionel Messi's Argentina To Miss Game In Kerala In 2026

Kerala football buffs will now have to wait to see their favourite player Lionel Messi and his World Cup-winning Argentine football team play on Kerala soil. It was in November last year Kerala Sports Minister V Abdurahiman and his team after huge efforts involving several rounds of discussions with Argentina Football Association (AFA) following a meeting held in Spain, it was announced that Messi and his team will play at least one international match in Kerala as part of their exhibition matches schedule.

LSG Owner Sanjiv Goenka Offers Prayers At Tirupati Tirumala

RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group chairman and owner of Lucknow Super Giants IPL team, Sanjiv Goenka, and his family visited Tirupati Tirumala temple and offered prayers. The temple, dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, considered an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, is one of the most visited religious sites in India, attracting millions of devotees annually. The visit of Sanjiv Goenka and his family to the temple came a day ahead of the restart of this season of Indian Premier League. IPL was suspended for a week due to tensions between India and Pakistan.

Watch: Tim David Enjoys Bengaluru Rain Like A Child, RCB Camp Then Does This

Royal Challengers Bengaluru star all-rounder Tim David gave the fans a hilarious moment ahead of the resumption of IPL 2025. The biggest T20 league in the world was suspended last week due to the border tensions between India and Pakistan. However, after both the nations agreed to a ceasefire, the BCCI announced the resumption of IPL from May 17, where RCB will be taking on Kolkata Knight Riders at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Ahead of the match, Bengaluru faced heavy rainfall, making the entire ground of the Chinnaswamy stadium wet.

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Test Captaincy Race Over? Report Reveals Big Meetings Before Rohit Sharma Retirement

"Still Playing...": Rohit Sharma's Message As Wankhede Stadium Stand Named After Him Unveiled

Virat Kohli Set For First Action After Announcing Test Retirement As RCB Face KKR In IPL 2025 Restart

156.7 Kmph Pacer's Injury Sparks Controversy: "Swelling Ignored, Ticked Boxes..."

24-Year-Old Kolkata Boxer Faizan Anwar, Who Has 19-0-0 Record, To Fight For WBA Asia Middle East Title

Lionel Messi's Argentina To Miss Game In Kerala In 2026

LSG Owner Sanjiv Goenka Offers Prayers At Tirupati Tirumala

Watch: Tim David Enjoys Bengaluru Rain Like A Child, RCB Camp Then Does This