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"Izzat Bhi Hai Aur...": LSG Owner Sanjiv Goenka On His Feelings For "Shareef Insaan" KL Rahul

A video of KL Rahul and Lucknow Super Giants' owner Sanjiv Goenka had gone viral on internet during IPL 2024. The side suffered an embarrassing 10-wicket loss to SunRisers Hyderabad, after which Goenka was seen scolding the then LSG captain Rahul. The video formed divided opinions, but the act surely put Goenka in a bad picture. Ahead of IPL 2025 Auction, Rahul was released by the franchise after playing three seasons for them. Goenka has now talked about his feelings about Rahul. He termed him a "shareef insaan" and said he has both respect and love for him.

"If You Need Support...": Sanjiv Goenka On Infamous Virat Kohli-Naveen ul Haq IPL Spat

The on-field fight between Virat Kohli and Naveen-ul-Haq became one of the major controversies during Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. During the match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants, Kohli got involved in a heated argument with Naveen with the fight taking an ugly turn. Then mentor Gautam Gambhir also got involved and got into another spat with Kohli as teammates tried to separate them. During a recent interaction, LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka opened up about the entire incident and revealed the conversation he had with the Afghanistan fast bowler.

NZ keen to give Southee winning farewell and deny England series sweep

New Zealand hope pace veteran Tim Southee will sign off from test cricket with a victory over England in the third and final match of the series but the hosts' bowling unit will have their hands full keeping the explosive Harry Brook quiet in Hamilton.

Major Change In Champions Trophy 2025 Format Amid India-Pakistan Row? Report Makes Big Claim

The controversy surrounding Champions Trophy 2025 is far from over and no decision has been taken over the scheduling of the competition yet. India refused to travel to Pakistan citing security concerns leading a major conversation on how the International Cricket Council (ICC) will handle the situation. A 'hybrid' formula was suggested that can see India playing their matches in Dubai but no official announcement has been made yet. While an ICC meeting was supposed to be held on December, it had to be postponed due to disagreements regarding the way forward. According to Cricbuzz, the delay can lead to Champions Trophy becoming a T20 tournament from the regular ODI format.

Rohit Sharma Gets Brutal 'Captaincy' Reality Check From Australia Great: "Jasprit Bumrah's Superior..."

Former Australia batter Simon Katich criticised India captain Rohit Sharma for his bowling changes during the 10-wicket loss in the Pink-Ball Test in Adelaide. The loss last week was India's fourth-straight in Test under Rohit's captaincy, having conceded three games at home to New Zealand last month. In a recent interaction, Katich feels Rohit failed to rotate his bowlers, something his deputy Jasprit Bumrah managed to do pretty well during India's 295-run win over Australia in the series-opener in Perth.

First Time In 51 Years: Smriti Mandhana Scripts Never-Before-Seen Record

Smriti Mandhana scored her fourth ODI century of 2024 during India's defeat to Australia at the WACA. This remarkable achievement set a new all-time record for the most centuries scored in a calendar year in women's ODIs, according to Wisden. Mandhana's innings came as India chased 299, a target set by Australia thanks to Annabel Sutherland's 110 off 99 balls, with Ashleigh Gardner and Tahlia McGrath also contributing half-centuries. Despite losing her opening partner, Richa Ghosh, early--bowled by Megan Schutt--Mandhana stood out in an otherwise disappointing performance by the Indian batting lineup.

Rohit Sharma Left Fuming By India Star's 'Indiscipline', Takes Big 'Team Bus' Step In Australia: Report

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma was left fuming after opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal was late for their departure from Adelaide, according to Sports Tak. While the team was ready to leave for Brisbane ahead of the third Test match, Jaiswal failed to arrive in the team hotel lobby on time and as a result, the bus left without him. The team, including captain Rohit Sharma and coach Gautam Gambhir, waited for him in the team bus but decided to leave after some time. The young India batter came to the lobby around 20 minutes late and had to take a separate hotel car to the airport.

Jasprit Bumrah Turns Spinner, Unleashes New Weapon Ahead Of 3rd Australia Test - Watch

Jasprit Bumrah turned spinner as he bowled couple of leg-spin deliveries during practice ahead of the third Test match against Australia in Brisbane starting Saturday. In a video posted by journalist Bharat Sundaresan on X (formerly Twitter), Bumrah was seen two leg-spinners with a short run-up before going back to his full run-up and going full throttle against the batters. There were some concerns regarding Bumrah's fitness after he struggled a bit during the second Test match but the fast bowler looked completely fit as he bowled quite well in practice against KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal.

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"Izzat Bhi Hai Aur...": LSG Owner Sanjiv Goenka On His Feelings For "Shareef Insaan" KL Rahul

"If You Need Support...": Sanjiv Goenka On Infamous Virat Kohli-Naveen ul Haq IPL Spat

NZ keen to give Southee winning farewell and deny England series sweep

Major Change In Champions Trophy 2025 Format Amid India-Pakistan Row? Report Makes Big Claim

Rohit Sharma Gets Brutal 'Captaincy' Reality Check From Australia Great: "Jasprit Bumrah's Superior..."

First Time In 51 Years: Smriti Mandhana Scripts Never-Before-Seen Record

Rohit Sharma Left Fuming By India Star's 'Indiscipline', Takes Big 'Team Bus' Step In Australia: Report

Jasprit Bumrah Turns Spinner, Unleashes New Weapon Ahead Of 3rd Australia Test - Watch