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"If Elder Brother Scolds...": Ex-India Pacer's Explosive Take On Gautam Gambhir-Virat Kohli Spat

The on-field altercation between Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 became a massive debate among cricket fans around the world. During the match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants, Kohli and Gambhir ended up having a war of words as the other cricketers tried to separate them. Former Indian cricket team fast bowler Praveen Kumar believes that such altercation can take place during a cricket match and even added that if Gambhir scolds Kohli as an 'elder brother', that is no reason for a controversy.

'Lalit Modi Threatened To End My Career': Ex-RCB Star's Huge Revelation

Former Indian cricket team fast bowler Praveen Kumar revealed that Royal Challengers Bangalore was not his first choice in the inaugural season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and how his reluctance to join the franchise earned him an extreme reaction from Lalit Modi. During an interaction with Lallantop, Praveen explained that he wanted to join Delhi Daredevils because it was close to his hometown of Meerut but he signed a paper from an RCB official which turned out to be a contract. When Praveen approached Lalit to tell him about his choice, the IPL commissioner threatened to end his career.

Shooting: Varun Tomar, Esha Singh Seal Olympics Quota With 10m Air Pistol Golds At Asian Qualifiers

Young Indian shooters Varun Tomar and Esha Singh on Monday secured two Olympic quota places for the country with gold medals in the men's and women's 10m Air Pistol events of the Asian Qualifiers in Jakarta. The duo's qualification took the total number of Indian shooters bound for Paris to 15, equalling the highest-ever tally that was achieved in the Tokyo Games. India can add more to the group headed for the Games in July-August this year when the remaining qualifiers are held.

Mickey Arthur, 2 Other Coaches Sacked After PCB Didn't Find NCA 'Clause' In Contract

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to amicably part ways with its foreign coaches Mickey Arthur, Grant Bradburn and Andrew Puttick after the senior team's poor run of form in recent times, including a forgettable World Cup campaign. A senior official of the board said on Tuesday that PCB chairman Zaka Ashraf and chief operating officer Salman Naseer would negotiate a final settlement with the trio.

'Name You Guys Mess Up...': Wasim Akram Teaches Australian Colleagues To Pronounce 'Fakhar'

Cricketer-turned-commentator Wasim Akram hilariously trolled his Australian colleagues over their mispronounciation of the name 'Fakhar'. Sharing his observation, the legendary Pakistan pacer, who was a part of the commentary panel during recently-concluded Australia vs Pakistan Test series, asked his fellow commentators to pronounce the word which led to a funny exchange. The video of the conversation has gone viral on social media. "There is another name you guys mess up as well," said Akram in the video, adding, "Try pronounce Fakhar." What follows is extremely funny reactions from his fellow commentators.

Ex-Pakistan Cricketer's One-Word Post Goes Viral Amid Maldives Row

Several Indian celebrities have recently shown support for local beaches and travel destinations amid the ongoing Maldives row. A major controversy erupted over a post by a Maldives minister just days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Lakshadweep. The post accused India of targeting Maldives and asserting that India faces a tough challenge from the island nation when it comes to beach tourism. In response, Indians took to social media to show their support for local beaches and even claimed that their planned holidays to Maldives. In the midst of the controversy, former Pakistan cricket team spinner Danish Kaneria published an one-word post on his official X (formerly called Twitter) handle.

Shooting: Varun Tomar, Esha Singh Seal Olympics Quota With 10m Air Pistol Golds At Asian Qualifiers

Young Indian shooters Varun Tomar and Esha Singh on Monday secured two Olympic quota places for the country with gold medals in the men's and women's 10m Air Pistol events of the Asian Qualifiers in Jakarta. The duo's qualification took the total number of Indian shooters bound for Paris to 15, equalling the highest-ever tally that was achieved in the Tokyo Games. India can add more to the group headed for the Games in July-August this year when the remaining qualifiers are held.

Mohammad Rizwan Appointed As Vice-Captain Of Pakistan's T20I Team

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed wicket-keeper batter Mohammad Rizwan as the captain of the men's national team in the T20I format. Rizwan will be working as the deputy for Shaheen Shah Afridi, who was elevated to the role after Babar Azam's exit as the captain of the team in all three formats of the game. Since the conclusion of the ODI World Cup 2023, a lot has changed in the Pakistan team's leadership and board structure. Rizwan's appointment as the vice-captain in T20Is is part of the restructuring process.

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"If Elder Brother Scolds...": Ex-India Pacer's Explosive Take On Gautam Gambhir-Virat Kohli Spat

'Lalit Modi Threatened To End My Career': Ex-RCB Star's Huge Revelation

Shooting: Varun Tomar, Esha Singh Seal Olympics Quota With 10m Air Pistol Golds At Asian Qualifiers

Mickey Arthur, 2 Other Coaches Sacked After PCB Didn't Find NCA 'Clause' In Contract

'Name You Guys Mess Up...': Wasim Akram Teaches Australian Colleagues To Pronounce 'Fakhar'

Ex-Pakistan Cricketer's One-Word Post Goes Viral Amid Maldives Row

Shooting: Varun Tomar, Esha Singh Seal Olympics Quota With 10m Air Pistol Golds At Asian Qualifiers

Mohammad Rizwan Appointed As Vice-Captain Of Pakistan's T20I Team