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MS Dhoni Turns Into 'Animal' In Advertisement For Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Video Breaks Internet

What happens when the 'captain cool' MS Dhoni turns into an 'Animal'? An advert featuring film director Sandeep Reddy Vanga has given us a glimpse, while also setting social media on fire. Dhoni, who is preparing for the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, surprised fans in an advert ahead of the start of the new season. In the advert, Dhoni could be seen wearing long hair, just like Bollywood actor Ranbeer Kapoor did in the movie 'Animal'.

"I Pull My Hair Out": Dale Steyn Makes Huge Criticism Of Fast Bowlers, Namedrops Jasprit Bumrah

South Africa pace great Dale Steyn has expressed his frustration and disappointment with fast bowlers in the present day, stating that only a handful bowlers are able to deliver at crucial stages of the game by reading and adapting to the situation. In his criticism of modern day bowlers, Steyn pointed out two pacers who stand above the rest. They are India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah - the current ICC Cricketer of the Year - and South Africa speedster Kagiso Rabada, in many ways the successor to Steyn.

Pakistan-Origin Cricketer, Collapses On Field While Playing, Dies

Junail Zafar Khan, a club-level Pakistan-origin cricketer, has died after collapsing on the ground during a local match played in extreme heat at the Concordia College here. In his 40s, Khan was representing Old Concordians Cricket Club in a match against Prince Alfred Old Collegians last Saturday, news.com.au reported. After fielding for 40 overs and batting for seven, Khan collapsed around 4pm Australian Central Daylight Time (ACDT).

IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders SWOT Analysis And Strongest Playing XI

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) enter the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season as the reigning champions, having pulled off arguably the most dominant campaign in IPL history in 2024. Despite the hurdle of their mega auction, most of KKR's title-winning core has remained. However, some big changes have also taken place. Gautam Gambhir now wears blue, not purple. So does Abhishek Nayar, who was instrumental in nurturing the team's Indian core. And most importantly, while captaincy has been handed to capable hands, it isn't someone of the KKR mould.

Rory McIlroy Wins Second Players Championship Title In Playoff

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy cruised to a St. Patrick's Day victory at the Players Championship on Monday, defeating J.J. Spaun in a playoff at TPC Sawgrass in Florida. The four-time major champion completed the three-hole shoot-out in one over par, while Spaun's challenge wilted after a disastrous triple-bogey on the second playoff hole. "This is the third time I've won on St. Patrick's Day, so it's been a good luck charm for me," McIlroy said after sealing the second Players Championship of his career and 28th PGA Tour title overall. "I was lucky enough to do enough to get it done, but unbelievably proud and happy to win my second Players ... It's really nice," McIlroy added.

Rishabh Pant Given Big T20I Return Challenge Ahead Of IPL 2025: "Don't Have To Compete With Sanju Samson"

The upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be key for Rishabh Pant if he wants to return to India's T20I setup. Pant has a point to prove, having been roped in for a record-breaking 27 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction by the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). In his first game as LSG captain, Pant will take on his former side Delhi Capitals, who released him ahead of the mega auction. However, Pant has a bigger goal in front of him; getting back to India's T20I side.

Watch: Shaheen Afridi Concedes 4 Sixes In 1 Over, Taken To Cleaners By Tim Seifert

New Zealand completed another dominant victory against Pakistan in the second T20I of the 5-match series on Tuesday, beating the tourists by 6 wickets in a rain-marred contest. Batting first, Pakistan put a decent total of 135/9 on the board, in a 15-over-per-side contest but New Zealand chased it down with ease. Much like the first T20I, Pakistan bowlers failed to step up to the challenge against the Kiwis. Even the travelling side's marquee pacer, Shaheen Afridi, was torn apart by the hosts' batters.

PV Sindhu To Lead Indian Challenge At Swiss Open

The two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu will spearhead the Indian challenge at the Swiss Open badminton tournament, starting from Tuesday at St Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland. Swiss Open, a Badminton World Federation (BWF) Super 300 tournament, will witness world number 16 Sindhu, also the 2022 Swiss Open winner, in action against compatriot and world number 28 Malvika Bansod in the women's singles first-round clash, an all-Indian affair, as per Olympics.com. The other women's singles players in the draw from India are, Anupama Upadhyaya, Aakarshi Kashyap, and Rakshitha Ramraj

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MS Dhoni Turns Into 'Animal' In Advertisement For Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Video Breaks Internet

"I Pull My Hair Out": Dale Steyn Makes Huge Criticism Of Fast Bowlers, Namedrops Jasprit Bumrah

Pakistan-Origin Cricketer, Collapses On Field While Playing, Dies

IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders SWOT Analysis And Strongest Playing XI

Rory McIlroy Wins Second Players Championship Title In Playoff

Rishabh Pant Given Big T20I Return Challenge Ahead Of IPL 2025: "Don't Have To Compete With Sanju Samson"

Watch: Shaheen Afridi Concedes 4 Sixes In 1 Over, Taken To Cleaners By Tim Seifert

PV Sindhu To Lead Indian Challenge At Swiss Open