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Mondo Duplantis, Simone Biles Win Top Honours At Laureus World Sports Awards

Star pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis was named the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year, while American gymnast Simone Biles bagged the top women's honour at the Laureus World Sports Awards ceremony here on Monday. The 25-year-old Duplantis, regarded as the greatest pole vaulter of all time, was fourth-time lucky after being nominated in each of the past three years. He became only the second track-and-field athlete after four-time winner Usain Bolt to claim the prestigious award.

"No Cricket With Pakistan": Enraged Ex RCB Star Writes To BCCI Over Pahalgam Horror

India's sporting fraternity oscillated between grief and rage as it joined the nation in condemning the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, with some demanding that the country should cut all sports ties with Pakistan. On Tuesday, terrorists opened fire at a prime tourist location in south Kashmir's Pahalgam, killing at least 26 civilians and injuring several others. The Resistance Front (TRF), a shadow group of the banned Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror group, has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Virat Kohli's Moving Tribute To Victims Of 'Heinous' Pahalgam Terror Attack

Star India batter Virat Kohli on Wednesday took to social media to condemn the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. At least 26 civilians, mostly tourists, were killed in the Pahalgam terror attack on Tuesday, in what is the deadliest attack in the Valley since the Pulwama strike in 2019. The attack took place at Baisaran, a meadow accessible only on foot or by pony. Taking to Instagram, Kohli expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and hoped that the perpetrators of the act would be brought to justice.

"I Told You, Send Me In": Rishabh Pant's Post-Dismissal Chat With Zaheer Khan Decoded

Bought for Rs. 27 crore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction, Rishabh Pant has arguably been the biggest flop of the campaign so far. A lot was expected from the stylish left-hander who broke all salary records in the T20 league with his switch from the Delhi Capitals to Lucknow Super Giants. However, in both matches against DC, LSG suffered defeats under Pant's leadership. What was baffling on Tuesday was the fact that Pant came out to bat at the No. 7 spot, promoting the likes of Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, and David Miller over him.

Those Responsible Will Pay": Gautam Gambhir Leads Cricketers' Reactions To Pahalgam Attack

Former and current players of the Indian Cricket Team, along with national team head coach Gautam Gambhir, expressed their sorrow and anguish over the terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. Former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh took to his official media handle and said that he was "deeply saddened" after coming across the terror attack news in J&K. "Deeply saddened by the attack on tourists in Pahalgam. Praying for the victims and for the strength of their families. Let us stand united in hope and humanity," Yuvraj Singh wrote on X.

"Catch Of The IPL": Ramiz Raja's Goof-Up In PSL Ceremony Leaves Internet In Splits

With the Pakistan Super League (PSL) running parallel to the Indian Premier League (IPL), fans have had a lot of cricket content to catch-up on. Even former cricketers and pundits have been quite busy, keeping track of the proceedings in both the leagues. Former Pakistan cricketer Ramiz Raja is one such pundit who seems to be following both leagues with keen interest. A side-effect of such cricketing content was seen when Ramiz accidentally gave a plyer in the PSL, an award for 'catch of the IPL'.

"Ultimate Goal Is To Play For India": Delhi Capitals Star On His Purple Patch In IPL 2025

After a rare defeat in their previous clash, the Delhi Capitals (DC) bounced back in style as they registered a comprehensive eight-wicket win against Lucknow Super Giants in their eighth encounter of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday. Opting to bowl first, the Axar Patel-led side put up a clinical show with the ball, courtesy a four-wicket haul from pacer Mukesh Kumar and restricted the opposition to 159/6 in 20 overs. Later, Delhi Capitals rode on some fine batting display from youngster Abishek Porel (51 off 36), wicket-keeper batter KL Rahul (57* off 42) and skipper Axar (34* off 20) to go over the line in the 18th over.

After 'This Is My Ground' Act In Bengaluru, KL Rahul Does This In Lucknow

Delhi Capitals (DC) batter KL Rahul became the fastest player to reach 5,000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He achieved the milestone during DC's eight-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Tuesday. Rahul reached the elusive milestone in 130 innings and beat the likes of David Warner (135), Virat Kohli (157), AB de Villiers (161) and Shikhar Dhawan (168) in the list. While facing his former team that he had captained in IPL 2024 before being released by the franchise following a fiery encounter with the owner of the franchise, Rahul scored a slow and steady unbeaten 57 off 44 deliveries to cross the line and claim a massive victory.

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Mondo Duplantis, Simone Biles Win Top Honours At Laureus World Sports Awards

"No Cricket With Pakistan": Enraged Ex RCB Star Writes To BCCI Over Pahalgam Horror

Virat Kohli's Moving Tribute To Victims Of 'Heinous' Pahalgam Terror Attack

"I Told You, Send Me In": Rishabh Pant's Post-Dismissal Chat With Zaheer Khan Decoded

Those Responsible Will Pay": Gautam Gambhir Leads Cricketers' Reactions To Pahalgam Attack

"Catch Of The IPL": Ramiz Raja's Goof-Up In PSL Ceremony Leaves Internet In Splits

"Ultimate Goal Is To Play For India": Delhi Capitals Star On His Purple Patch In IPL 2025

After 'This Is My Ground' Act In Bengaluru, KL Rahul Does This In Lucknow