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Virat Kohli Explains 2-Month Paternity Break As Wife Anushka Sharma Gave Birth To Son Akaay

Away from cricket, Virat Kohli spent some quality time with his family as his wife Anushka Sharma gave birth to the couple's second child, son Akaay. Virat decided to give the entire 5-match Test series against England a miss to be with his wife, a decision that remained in debate among fans the entire series. As Kohli resumed his cricketing duties, joining the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) squad, he admitted that it was a surreal experience to spend some time away from the game, with his family.

UAE set to lose batting star Usman Khan after his call-up to Pakistan training camp

Usman Khan has been called into Pakistan’s training squad after his remarkable display in the Pakistan Super League.

First Time Ever: Virat Kohli Only Indian To Register This Historic T20 Record

Star Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli registered his 100th T20 fifty-plus score, becoming the first Indian and overall only third player to do so. Virat reached this milestone during RCB's Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Chinaswammy Stadium. In the match, the 35-year-old was back at his vintage best following a disappointing game against Chennai Super Kings. He scored 77 runs in 49 balls, with 11 fours and two sixes. He scored his runs at a strike rate of over 157.

Watch: Hardik Pandya Walks Away As Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah Continue Discussion. Internet Reacts

After any loss, it's a tough time for any team. The same is the case with Mumbai Indians, who began their journey under new skipper Hardik Pandya on a losing note. The five-time champions went down to Gujarat Titans on Sunday, which was Pandya's former franchise. Since the time he was made skipper in place of Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya has been under intense scrutiny. He himself must have felt the eyeballs following him a little bit more than in earlier years.

Video: Punches Exchanged As Fans Come To Blows During GT vs MI Match In Ahmedabad

As Mumbai Indians' new skipper Hardik Pandya began his captaincy stint with a six-run defeat to Gujarat Titans on Sunday, an avoidable incident took place in the stands as fans came to blows. A video has surfaced on social media where fans could be seen exchanging punches while the Indian Premier League (IPL) match was going on. It isn't yet clear as to what led to the ugly feud between fans but the matter turned ugly in no time, with many people being involved.

Watch: Virat Kohli Calls Family After Match-Winning Show For RCB, Internet In Meltdown

The first game was a disappointment but Virat Kohli truly marked his return to cricket with a brilliant 77-run knock for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match against Punjab Kings on Monday. It was a vintage performance from Virat, as the Indian stalwart unleashed those perfect cover drives and lofted hits. As Kohli produced a match-winning performance to silence critics questioning his T20 World Cup spot, the batting maestro wasted no time in giving a call to his family and celebrate the success with them.

Elite UK sportswomen survey finds majority uneasy with transgender athletes in female class

An anonymous survey of elite British sportswomen has found more than 70 per cent are uncomfortable with transgender athletes competing in the female class in sport, while 67 per cent feel uncomfortable about speaking publicly on the issue.

On Commentator's "Someone's Trash" Remark For RCB Pacer, Franchise's Reply

Former Indian cricket team spinner Murali Kartik faced a lot of criticism on social media for his on-air comments on Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Yash Dayal during the IPL 2024 match against Punjab Kings on Monday. Dayal ended up conceding five sixes in five balls against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL - an unwanted feat that had an immense impact on the young cricketer. However, he was picked by RCB for Rs 5 crore at the IPL 2024 auction and while speaking about the move, Kartik said - "Someone's trash is someone's treasure". The comment wasn't taken positively by many social media users.

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Virat Kohli Explains 2-Month Paternity Break As Wife Anushka Sharma Gave Birth To Son Akaay

UAE set to lose batting star Usman Khan after his call-up to Pakistan training camp

First Time Ever: Virat Kohli Only Indian To Register This Historic T20 Record

Watch: Hardik Pandya Walks Away As Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah Continue Discussion. Internet Reacts

Video: Punches Exchanged As Fans Come To Blows During GT vs MI Match In Ahmedabad

Watch: Virat Kohli Calls Family After Match-Winning Show For RCB, Internet In Meltdown

Elite UK sportswomen survey finds majority uneasy with transgender athletes in female class

On Commentator's "Someone's Trash" Remark For RCB Pacer, Franchise's Reply