Ravindra Jadeja (2012), R Ashwin (2011), Virat Kohli (2011), and Rohit Sharma (2013) made their first appearances in whites close to each other, and while the last three have called it a day, the all-rounder is going strong and doesn't look like going anywhere anytime soon.
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Renowned Hindi poet and former politician Kumar Vishwas recently addressed the rising criticism surrounding Diljit Dosanjh-starrer 'Sardaar Ji 3'. The film has drawn flak for featuring Pakistani actress Hania Aamir, particularly in the aftermath of the India-Pak tensions since April 2025.
Smriti Mandhana made history on Saturday. She became the first Indian woman cricketer to score centuries in all formats. This happened during the T20I against England Women. Mandhana scored 112 runs off 62 balls. India Women posted 210/5, their highest T20I score against England. Her achievement places her among the elite cricketers globally.
Cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district triggered devastating flash floods, leaving over a dozen missing and at least one dead. Houses, vehicles, and bridges were washed away, forcing evacuations, including the Pandoh bazaar. Landslides and road blockages were reported across the district, prompting the closure of educational institutions in Mandi and Kangra.
Chris Woakes, the England seamer, paid tribute to his late father, Roger, at Edgbaston. Woakes got emotional while discussing his father, who passed away last May, and revealed a tattoo on his left tricep in his memory.
Sunil Gavaskar has voiced his concern over the proliferation of fake quotes attributed to him on sports websites and social media. He urged fans to verify information and not blindly believe everything they read online, especially from unverified sources. Gavaskar, currently commentating on the India-England Test series, highlighted the issue after fabricated remarks circulated following India's loss at Headingley.
The Union health ministry refuted claims of a direct link between Covid-19 vaccination and sudden deaths, citing ICMR and AIIMS studies. This response came after Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah suggested a possible connection, prompting the formation of an expert committee to investigate heart attack causes in Hassan district.
Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' has grossed over Rs 90 crore in its first week, a significant achievement for a film relying on positive word-of-mouth. While initial earnings were strong, the film experienced a slight decline mid-week. The movie faces competition from new releases like Kajol's 'Maa' and the South Indian film 'Kannapa', potentially impacting its future box office performance.
Amidst heightened security, the Amarnath Yatra commenced with chants of devotion echoing through Kashmir Valley as the first convoy of pilgrims made its way towards the sacred cave shrine. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the 5,892-strong batch from Jammu, expressing hope for a historic pilgrimage despite recent terrorist activities.
Group Captain Prashanth Balakrishnan Nair, affectionately known as Papa, supports Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's historic ISS mission as his backup. Their rigorous training, collaborating with international partners, has strengthened their bond and prepared them for future Indian spaceflights. Papa emphasizes the importance of teamwork and acknowledges the collective effort behind their journey, eagerly anticipating India's Gaganyaan mission.