Ravichandran Ashwin reflects on his return to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after a decade, noting the team's unchanged cricket-oriented nature despite the evolving corporatisation of the IPL. Ashwin, eager to enjoy cricket again, appreciates the familiar atmosphere and values the iconic bond with MS Dhoni.
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The Los Angeles Lakers are enjoying a six-game winning streak, with strong defensive performances. Rumors indicate they are considering trading for Marcus Smart, a premier defensive guard currently with the Washington Wizards. This move aims to boost their defensive unit and solidify their championship hopes, complementing their offensive stars Luka Doncic and LeBron James.
The entertainment world is buzzing with major updates! From Yuzvendra Chahal’s outing with RJ Mahvash amid his divorce from Dhanashree Verma to Govinda revealing he was thrown out of BR Chopra’s office, and Akshay Kumar selling his Mumbai apartment—here are the top five entertainment stories of the day that have everyone talking!
Rohit Sharma's decision to open in the Boxing Day Test against Australia at MCG faced criticism after he scored only 31 runs in five innings, disrupting KL Rahul and Shubman Gill's positions. Aakash Chopra criticized Rohit for prioritizing his interests over the team's, resulting in Gill's exclusion and Rahul's demotion, which contributed to India's defeat.
Mumbai Indians advanced to their second Women's Premier League final after beating Gujarat Giants by 47 runs in the Eliminator. Nat Sciver-Brunt and Hayley Matthews scored 77 runs each, powering Mumbai to a total of 213 for four. Despite some resistance from Gujarat, Mumbai maintained their dominance, setting up a final against Delhi Capitals.
Psychologist Fatima Alam highlights that successful marriages often stem from open communication, mutual respect, and emotional support. She identifies warning signs of divorce, such as unresolved grudges and emotional shutdown, and suggests that simple, consistent efforts and empathy-based conflict resolution can strengthen relationships over time.
BluSmart, the all-electric cab service, has abruptly stopped operating in Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru. Users are facing commuting problems. Drivers are also affected by this sudden closure. The shutdown follows a Sebi ban on BluSmart's co-founder Anmol Singh Jaggi and his brother Puneet Singh Jaggi. The ban is due to alleged fund misappropriation. Customers are worried about refunds.
A Pakistani tribunal has sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan to 14 years and his wife Bushra Bibi to seven years in jail for corruption. The charges include accepting land from a property magnate in exchange for facilitating money laundering worth $240 million. Opposition leaders plan to challenge the verdict. Khan maintains the charges are politically motivated.
The number of Indian nationals awarded a death sentence in the UAE stands at 25. Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, confirmed this in Parliament. The Indian government prioritizes the safety of its nationals abroad and provides assistance to those sentenced. There are 10,152 Indian prisoners in foreign jails including those awaiting capital punishment.
Despite India's 1-3 loss in the Border Gavaskar Trophy series on the tour of Australia, fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah's exceptional performance earned him the 'Player of the Series' award for his 32 wickets. Mitchell Marsh humorously shared how even his four-year-old nephew mimics Bumrah's unique bowling action, continuing his 'nightmare' of facing Bumrah.