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Punjab Kings Star, 9th-Most Googled Athlete In 2024, Thanks IPL Franchise For Rise To Fame

After a great Indian Premier League (IPL) season last year, Punjab Kings' explosive batter Shashank Singh is ready to don the red jersey once again and prove his mettle. Having made the headlines with his impressive match-winning performances last year, the batting all-rounder was ranked ninth in the most searched athlete on Google across the globe in 2024. He grabbed eyeballs when he scored 61 not out in just 29 balls against Gujarat Titans and helped the team end up on the winning side.

"Should Open The Batting": Sunil Gavaskar, Wasim Akram Mock England Star After Champions Trophy Exit

England were dumped out of the running for the Champions Trophy 2025 by Afghanistan on Wednesday night, with the 2019 World Cup winners failing to chase down a target of 326. While it seemed like they were in the hunt for the majority of the run chase, loss of wickets at regular intervals led to England's downfall. Following the defeat, Pakistan legend Wasim Akram and India legend Sunil Gavaskar cracked a joke regarding England's batting order, and, in particular, about the fact that Adil Rashid has 10 first class centuries.

Pakistan Greats Get Blunt Reminder From Ajay Jadeja Over Afghanistan's Champions Trophy Heroics

Another giant-killing performance from Afghanistan further strengthened their status as a fearsome side that can beat any team on the international stage. The Afghans stunned England in their Champions Trophy match on Wednesday to dump them out of the competition. Awaiting another giant in the form of Australia, Afghanistan sent a firm reminder to the cricket world, that they should no longer be considered as minnows. As a discussion over Afghanistan's rise emerged, former India cricketer Ajay Jadeja explained why their win over England shouldn't be considered as a 'one off'.

Football's Greatest Rivalry In India: Real Madrid Legends Take On Barcelona Legends

India is about to witness football history as The Sports Front brings one of the greatest rivalries in world football to Indian soil for the first time! On April 6, 2025, at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, legends of Real Madrid and Barcelona will reignite their iconic battle - Legends Faceoff - in a spectacle that promises to electrify fans like never before. For the first time ever, Indian football lovers will get an exclusive chance to witness football royalty live in action! Some of the biggest names in the game, including Luis Figo, Fernando Morientes, and Rivaldo, are already confirmed, with more superstars set to be unveiled soon.

"Younis Khan Said No To Pakistan To Work With Afghanistan": Ex-Star's Big Reveal

Afghanistan pulled off yet another giant killing on Wednesday, beating England by 8 runs in their crucial Champions Trophy match in Lahore. This was Afghanistan's second win over England at an event organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC), having also beaten them at the 2023 ODI World Cup in India. Back then, former India all-rounder Ajay Jadeja was their mentor and did not charge any fee for his services. This time, Afghanistan had appointed former Pakistan captain Younis Khan as their mentor for this tournament. Similarly, Younis too did not have any financial benefits.

Sunil Gavaskar's Stern 'Peace At Border' Reply To Pakistan Anchor's Question

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar has shared his views on the resumption of cricket bilateral ties between India and Pakistan. The two teams last played a bilateral series in 2012-13 when Pakistan had visited India for a white-ball series. Due to politicial differences between the two nation, India vs Pakistan encounters are restricted to global and continental events. Last week, India beat Pakistan by 6 wickets to enter the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy. During a recent interaction, Gavaskar suggested that the cricket bilaterals between India and Pakistan can only resume if the governments of both countries ensure that there is peace at the borders.

R Praggnanandhaa Held Again, 25-Year-Old Indian Chess Star Makes Waves In Prague Masters

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa played out a second straight draw against Turkey's Gurel Ediz while Aravindh Chithambaram crashed through the defences of Germany's Vincent Keymer in the second round of the Prague Masters here. Chithambaram, who has been knocking hard on the doors of elite circles, scored his first victory with black pieces after squeezing himself out of danger zone in his first-round game against Czech Grandmaster Nguyen Thai Dai Van. The Indian was involved in the sole decisive game of the day in the 10-players round-robin format, while the other matches ended in draws.

Pakistan Captain Mohammad Rizwan's Bizarre Explanation Behind Champions Trophy Exit Stuns All

Pakistan's winless campaign in the Champions Trophy continued with their match against Bangladesh being called off without a ball being bowled due to incessant rain here on Thursday. The match was effectively a dead-rubber, with both teams already out of contention after failing to secure a win in their two previous matches. Pakistan, hosting an ICC tournament for the first time in 29 years, had hoped for a strong finish but ended their disastrous campaign without a victory.

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Punjab Kings Star, 9th-Most Googled Athlete In 2024, Thanks IPL Franchise For Rise To Fame

"Should Open The Batting": Sunil Gavaskar, Wasim Akram Mock England Star After Champions Trophy Exit

Pakistan Greats Get Blunt Reminder From Ajay Jadeja Over Afghanistan's Champions Trophy Heroics

Football's Greatest Rivalry In India: Real Madrid Legends Take On Barcelona Legends

"Younis Khan Said No To Pakistan To Work With Afghanistan": Ex-Star's Big Reveal

Sunil Gavaskar's Stern 'Peace At Border' Reply To Pakistan Anchor's Question

R Praggnanandhaa Held Again, 25-Year-Old Indian Chess Star Makes Waves In Prague Masters

Pakistan Captain Mohammad Rizwan's Bizarre Explanation Behind Champions Trophy Exit Stuns All