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Lakshya Shooting Club Launches High Performance Centre in Navi Mumbai

Lakshya Shooting Club (LSC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a private sector bank to establish a state-of-the-art High Performance Centre (HPC) in Navi Mumbai. The name of the facility is 'Axis Bank Lakshya Shooting Club High Performance Centre' as the leading private sector bank is involved in the venture. Under the MoU, Axis Bank will "extend financial and developmental support" to LSC to establish a holistic centre which will include two advanced shooting ranges for air rifle, air pistol, and simulated 50m rifle, an integrated sport science centre with performance analysis, injury prevention, and recovery support, a sports psychology unit to support the emotional and mental well-being of the athletes, and residential accommodation for athletes and coaches, and additional training facilities.

"Gautam Gambhir Most Important": After Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's Retirement Verdict Out On Indian Dressing Room

With the veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli leaving the Test format, India now face a huge challenge to fill the void left by the two players. The team will get a replacement in batting but the overall impact that the two players bought together might not be matched anytime soon. Both Rohit and Virat brought in a huge experience with themselves of late, alongside their superb batting and on-field tactics that helped the team prosper over the years. With the duo not being part of the Test side anymore, the focus now shifts to the Indian captain that is yet to be named in the format and head coach Gautam Gambhir, who will be having a huge task of leading a lesser experienced side.

Trent Boult To Rejoin Mumbai Indians For Remainder Of IPL 2025: Report

Mumbai Indians' left-arm pacer Trent Boult is likely to rejoin the squad for the remaining matches of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, according to a report by ESPNcricinfo. Boult has played a key role for the five-time champions this season. The New Zealand seamer is currently Mumbai Indians' top wicket-taker and is joint-fourth in the overall list, with 18 wickets from 12 matches. He has an average of 19.89 and an economy rate of 8.49. His best performance was against Sunrisers Hyderabad, where he picked up 4 wickets for 26 runs and was named Player of the Match.

Virat Kohli 'Wanted To Continue But BCCI...': Ex-India Star Makes Colossal Claim After Sudden Retirement

Former India captain Mohammad Kaif has claimed that Virat Kohli might not have gotten the backing he anticipated from the BCCI and selectors, which in turn led to him ending his Test cricket career with immediate effect. Kohli, who scored 9,230 runs in 123 matches at an average of 46.85, wrote on Instagram on Monday that he would be retiring from Tests with immediate effect. His decision comes just five days after India captain Rohit Sharma retired from Test cricket.

IPL 2025: Teamwise List Of Overseas Players Likely To Return For Restart

The Indian Premier League (IPL) was suspended last week amid growing tensions at the border with Pakistan. However, the tournament is set to resume on May 17 with India and Pakistan now under a ceasefire agreement. As per the updated schedule, the final will now be played on June 3, instead of May 25, raising doubts over the availability of foreign players. While England and West Indies are set to square off in a white-ball series, Australia and South Africa will square off in the much-awaited World Test Championship (WTC) final days after the revised IPL 2025 final date.

Will Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Lose Grade A+ Contract After Test Retirement? BCCI Answers

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia on Wednesday confirmed that star India batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will stay in the Grade A category despite retiring from the T20Is and Tests. Earlier in April, the BCCI announced annual player retainership 2024-25 where Kohi and Rohit were put in the Grade A category along with right-arm seamer Jasprit Bumrah and left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja.

"Records Didn't Matter To Him": 1983 World Cup Winner Reflects On Virat Kohli's Test Retirement

In a surprising move, Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on May 12, 2025, drawing reactions from across the cricketing world. Among them, former India wicketkeeper Syed Kirmani believes Kohli's decision came from within, free of any external pressure. Kirmani feels the constant load of international cricket may have pushed the star batter to step away. The 1983 World Cup-winner also stated that Kohli still had more to contribute to the format but chose to leave on his own terms.

Virat Kohli Net Worth: Cricket, Businesses, Cars, Houses And More

Virat Kohli, India's cricketing superstar, has not only dominated the sport for over a decade but has also built a vast financial empire off the field. As per reports, with an estimated net worth of Rs 1,050 crore, Kohli ranks among the richest athletes in the world. His journey from a young Delhi cricketer to one of the most marketable sports icons globally is marked by smart financial decisions, brand partnerships, business ventures, and a luxurious lifestyle. Alongside his wife, Bollywood actor and producer Anushka Sharma, the couple's combined net worth is said to exceed Rs 1,250 crore.

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Lakshya Shooting Club Launches High Performance Centre in Navi Mumbai

"Gautam Gambhir Most Important": After Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's Retirement Verdict Out On Indian Dressing Room

Trent Boult To Rejoin Mumbai Indians For Remainder Of IPL 2025: Report

Virat Kohli 'Wanted To Continue But BCCI...': Ex-India Star Makes Colossal Claim After Sudden Retirement

IPL 2025: Teamwise List Of Overseas Players Likely To Return For Restart

Will Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Lose Grade A+ Contract After Test Retirement? BCCI Answers

"Records Didn't Matter To Him": 1983 World Cup Winner Reflects On Virat Kohli's Test Retirement

Virat Kohli Net Worth: Cricket, Businesses, Cars, Houses And More