Rishabh Pant's IPL 2025 return for Lucknow Super Giants hasn't met expectations, with consistent low scores impacting the team's performance. His recent dismissal against Rajasthan Royals, scoring only 3 runs, exemplified his struggles. Sanjiv Goenka's reaction went viral, adding to the scrutiny as Pant's batting form raises concerns for LSG's playoff aspirations.
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US sprinter and two-time Olympic medalist, Fred Kerley, was arrested in South Florida following an altercation with the police. In the incident, caught on body camera, police subdued Kerley with a Taser after he resisted arrest. He faces charges of battery, resisting an officer, and disorderly conduct.
Satish Salian has filed a fresh plea in the Bombay High Court, seeking action against Aaditya Thackeray and alleging a cover-up by Mumbai Police in his daughter Disha's death investigation. This has revived a political storm in Maharashtra, with BJP leaders demanding action while opposition figures question the timing and motive behind the petition.
Australian captain Pat Cummins was puzzled after the third umpire overturned what appeared to be a legitimate dismissal at the MCG. On-field umpire Michael Gough referred a catch to third umpire Sharfuddoula Saikat, who ruled Indian batsman Mohammed Siraj not out. Despite Cummins' request for another review being denied, the match continued, and India finished their innings at 369 runs.
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