Motivated by Tarak Mehta Ka Oolta Chashma, Team Indias T20 World Cup Jersey Sets Off An Incredible Meme Festival

As the T20 World Cup 2024 gets underway in the United States and the West Indies, June 1st marks the beginning of India's journey towards winning its first ICC title in eleven years. On Monday, BCCI released India's jersey for the main event. The uniform that the team captained by Rohit Sharma wore at the 2023 ODI World Cup has undergone significant alteration. This time, orange and blue tones are very noticeable. But this new jersey has also sparked an internet meme frenzy, with some fans seeing comparisons to the well-known comedy series Taarak Mehta Ka Oolta Chashma.Fans shared some video from the program on X (previously Twitter) as soon as the jersey was released, showing the characters wearing very identical attire.On the official Adidas website, the jersey costs Rs 5999 for a standard size. It's interesting that travel from Delhi to Goa this month can be done for less money. The cost of tickets from Delhi to Goa was estimated by several well-known travel booking websites to be less than Rs 5500 in the upcoming month.Sportswear company Adidas used social media to give fans a first look at the official jersey. Rohit Sharma, the captain of the Indian cricket team, was shown in the video with Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja.The team led by Rohit Sharma will don the jersey in an attempt to end India's cricketing skid in ICC competitions. The last time India won the ICC Trophy was in 2013, while MS Dhoni's captaincy. Since then, India has been in the running for the Champions Trophy, the World Test Championship, the ODI World Cup, and the T20 World Cup, but has fallen short each time.  

BCCI Sets "Only Condition" For Team India To Fly To Pakistan For Champions Trophy 2025

The last bilateral series between the two countries took place in India in December 2012–January 2013. Only at ICC events and the Asia Cup have the two countries faced off since then.Vice-President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Rajeev Shukla, stated that the Indian team will only travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy the next year if the permission of the national government is granted. The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy will take place in Pakistan in February and March of the following year. This occurs in the midst of rumors in the media that India would skip the tournament in Pakistan. India hasn't participated in any cricket competitions in Pakistan since the 2008 Asia Cup because of the hostile relations between the two countries brought on by terrorism.The last bilateral series between the two countries took place in India in December 2012–January 2013. Only at ICC events and the Asia Cup have the two countries faced off since then.Shukla stated to the ANI, "We will follow the Government of India's instructions about the Champion Trophy. Only with approval from the Indian government do we dispatch our team. Thus, we shall proceed in accordance with the Indian government's decision. "When hosting the Asia Cup last year, Pakistan was forced to employ a hybrid approach because all of India's games—including those against Pakistan—took place in Sri Lanka. Colombo hosted the tournament final, which India won. While Pakistan had made passing references to the idea of taking a hybrid strategy to the ODI World Cup in India the year before, it was never really considered. They ended up playing every game in India at five separate venues before they were eliminated in the group stages.As ESPNcricinfo revealed earlier in May, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided that Lahore will be the only venue for India matches for the Champions Trophy that Pakistan has been given for the upcoming year.Three locations—Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi—have been reserved by PCB to host the two-week Champions Trophy, according to ESPNcricinfo. The final will be held in Lahore, where all of India's games would be played according to their draft schedule.The concept of consolidating India into one location is rumored to have been proposed in order to minimize logistical and security risks associated with their journey. Additionally, because its headquarters are in Lahore, which is close to the Wagah border crossing between the two nations, it offers Indian fans a somewhat easy choice for where to come.Prior to this, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi stated that the board had provided the ICC a draft schedule for the competition, which is anticipated to take place in mid-February of the following year. The eight participating members will debate it, with the India team's trip itinerary probably becoming the main cause of contention.  

In Mumbai, Pandya transforms from the biggest opponent to the beloved figure once more.

Welcome to the Daily Review System, or DRS, a special section of our website. InsideSport will give you the best IPL stories from the previous day that you might have missed in the rush of your hectic schedule.At the Wankhede Stadium, the Mumbai Indians dominated Sunrisers Hyderabad by winning by seven wickets. It was a fantastic performance. Before this game, captain Hardik Pandya was off of form, but he settled into his bowling rhythm and took three wickets in an economical stint. In the run-chase, Suryakumar Yadav showed himself to be the ever-dependable player by persevering through the discomfort to get the team over the finish line.However, Rohit Sharma's dismal performance in the IPL 2024 carried over into the forthcoming T20 World Cup, raising doubts about his abilities. With their batting and bowling going awry on Monday, there wasn't much that went right for SRH. Because of the unpredictable nature of the Indian Premier League, it is difficult to forecast which side will win. In light of that, let's examine some of the captivating headlines from a thrilling match on Monday.Not long after the announcement of India's T20 World Cup roster, an odd trend started to take shape. Of course, it was more for the LOLs on WhatsApp groups and social media, but several players on that 15-man team started struggling in the 2024 Indian Premier League. In the games that followed the team announcement, Yuzvendra Chahal and Arshdeep Singh each allowed more than 50 runs, while Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, and Suryakumar Yadav fell cheaply while Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson, and Shivam Dube all grabbed ducks. Jasprit Bumrah was the anomaly there too, much as he has been with the Mumbai Indians throughout the season.Up to Monday. Up until that point, Suryakumar's eight innings had seen him score a lackluster 232 runs. Then, against Sunrisers Hyderabad, he displayed his brilliant, classic boundary striking, dispelling all doubts about his form ahead of the T20 World Cup in 2024.It was before Suryakumar's fireworks that there was a true reversal of that World Cup-bound players' tendency, as Hardik claimed the best figures of the evening with 3 for 31. That demonstrated encouraging signals of his ability to take wickets, his level of fitness, and the potential that he may be the fifth bowler in the India XI when the World Cup rolls around next month. When India plays two spinners and two quicks, Hardik, who was a key player in the ODI World Cup six months prior, will be the third pace-bowling option and finisher in the Indian XI. Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar once said that there is "no replacement" for Hardik, thus his bowling form and fitness would have given him and the team management a great deal of confidence.Hardik bowled his allotted overs in three consecutive games on Monday, which is encouraging for the all-round player who returned to the game following a lengthy hiatus due to an ankle ailment. Hardik has taken seven wickets in those three games in all phases of the game: one during the powerplay, five during the middle overs (7-8), and one during the final overs (17–20). And he has accomplished this by using a range of deliveries from his arsenal, based on the hitters and the pitching conditions.He initially sent Sunil Narine back in the powerplay against Kolkata Knight Riders, and then he got rid of Manish Pandey by taking the pace off a cutter that the batsman misplayed to extra cover. A week ago, Hardik continued to aim for the hard length with a relatively fresh ball when bowling against the Lucknow Super Giants, causing KL Rahul and Deepak Hooda to misjudge their shots. But Hardik's three-for against SRH would have been even more satisfying because it helped MI win handily after four straight losses. As soon as the powerplay finished, Hardik entered the game and attempted to hit difficult lengths and get the ball to nip around.He remarked at the presentation, "I like bowling to the areas and seeing what the situation requires [me to do]." "If the wicket has grip, I do it, if not, like today, I tHe remarked at the presentation, "I like bowling to the areas and seeing what the situation requires [me to do]." "If the wicket has grip, I do it, if not, like today, I thought the ball was nipping around and bowling at the right areas would be a right option and I think it worked."hought the ball was nipping around and bowling at the right areas would be a right option and I think it worked."  

Mumbai Indians respond to the est Jasprit Bumrah movement before the T20 World Cup, knowing that they will definitely be eliminated from the IPL in 2024.

The Mumbai Indians, who are in danger of losing, finally spoke up when asked if they intended to rest Jasprit Bumrah in light of the T20 World Cup.The Mumbai Indians are expected to make an immediate exit from the Indian Premier League in 2024, and supporters have been pleading with the team to rest important players like Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah before the T20 World Cup. With players like Rohit, Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and Suryakumar Yadav expected to be major contributors for India at the Twenty20 World Cup, it is illogical to keep MI's star players going unless they want to extend their campaign, as they are currently bottom of the table with six points from 11 games.It won't be long before some of the top Indian players from the Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru board the first group of players—which includes the players who were eliminated—leave for the USA on May 21. Because of this, resting Bumrah, particularly at this stage, might be a win-win situation with three games left. Before his team's match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday, MI all-rounder Naman Dhir had a press conference. He disclosed that the fans' present way of thinking does not align with the MI think tank.As of right now, nothing like that is taking place. Though nothing of this like has been mentioned, the team management ultimately has the last say," he stated.The India quick's tie for the Purple Cap is one of the main reasons MI and Bumrah himself would be eager to continue. Bumrah and Punjab Kings' Harshal Patel are tied at 17 wickets apiece, but both teams are expected to end the season soon. This is true even if Bumrah hasn't typically started MI's bowling matches. With the exception of a few matches in which he was thoroughly outclassed for runs, Bumrah's IPL experience has been really pleasant. Just what India needed to give herself a boost.  

After Barcelona loses against Girona, Real Madrid wins their record-tying 36th Spanish league title.

With four games left, Real Madrid ended the suffering of its Spanish opponents and secured the league title on Saturday. This came just in time for Real Madrid to fully concentrate on its Champions League semifinal matchup against Bayern Munich.Madrid performed as predicted, defeating relegation-threatened Cadiz 3-0, despite using only bench players. Coach Xavi Hernández acknowledged that Barcelona's 4-2 loss to Girona was emblematic of his team's trophy-less season.With just 12 points still to play, Girona overtook Barcelona in second place, and Madrid was able to capture its record-extending 36th Spanish league title thanks to a sequence of results that left them with an overwhelming 13-point disadvantage.Madrid would have celebrated the title on Saturday if Barcelona had prevailed at Girona.Now Madrid gets the opportunity to add to its record 14 European Cup victories. After a 2-2 first-leg stalemate in Germany, Madrid hosts Bayern on Wednesday in their Champions League semifinal matchup. Borussia Dortmund or Paris Saint-Germain will be waiting for the victor of the June 1 final. The club announced that it will postpone the customary victory celebration in downtown Madrid until next Saturday in order to focus on its crucial matchup with Bayern. Coach Carlo Ancelotti of Real Madrid declared, "We deserved this league title in every way," following his team's second league title and 12th trophy overall in his two years at the team."We want to celebrate with all of the supporters, but they know that we have a big battle coming up on Wednesday. We want to be well-prepared to please the supporters, and on Saturday, we will all celebrate the victory together. After Karim Benzema left in the summer and Thibaut Courtois, the goalkeeper, and defenders David Alaba and Eder Militao suffered major leg injuries, Madrid looked to be back on track to challenge reigning champion Barcelona at the beginning of the season. But after joining from Borussia Dortmund, Jude Bellingham developed into a prolific striker. Madrid was far ahead of the opposition thanks to his goals and midfield leadership as well as Vinícius Júnior's dribbling, pace, and goals.Madrid has won both of its league "clasico" matches against Barcelona, has only lost once in 34 rounds overall, and has delivered Girona two crushing defeats in their two encounters.Replicas Before the match against Bayern, Shine Ancelotti made significant changes to his starting eleven. The only player that started the first leg against Bayern and started against Cadiz was center-back Nacho Fernández. At the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday, in the 51st minute, Brahim Díaz scored a goal from the edge of the box into the top corner, shattering Cadiz's defense. Moments after entering the game as a replacement, season MVP Bellingham scored his 18th league goal of the year to effectively seal the victory. In injury time, Joselu Mato added a third. Champions League play for Girona In addition to losing to Girona in the Catalan derby, which was their second major defeat of the season, Xavi's team also watched Madrid win the title as a result of their defeat. Barcelona dropped to third position, 14 points behind Madrid, as Girona overcame them. Girona opened a 13-point lead over Athletic Bilbao in fifth place, securing a top-four finish and Champions League spot. Girona is now poised to raise a problem for UEFA, whose regulations aim to safeguard the Champions League against the presence of two or more clubs owned by the same entity. Both Girona and Manchester City are members of the Abu Dhabi royal family-supported City Football Group. Girona has the ability to deny Barcelona of

Jasprit Bumrah and Kapil Dev turn teammates for Tata IPL 2024 on JioCinema

JioCinema recently debuted MS Dhoni in a dual role for their first TATA IPL 2024 campaign. As part of their new campaign, TV Dekho Toh Aise, Kapil Dev and Jasprit Bumrah are now featured in two films. The most recent JioCinema film slate is concentrated on the Connected TV offering, which caters to fans who want to watch the TATA IPL both on a big screen and digitally. Additionally, they highlight the platform's many capabilities, which provide viewers an unparalleled level of autonomy and let them to switch from a "lean-back" to a "lean-forward" viewing experience. On March 22, 2024, TATA IPL 2024 will kick off on JioCinema with the southern derby between MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore. The two elite cricket players' chats are peppered with witty quips directed at one another, all in good humor, in these banter-filled Chrome Pictures videos. In the first movie, Bumrah is absorbed in watching the TATA IPL on his phone when Kapil Dev walks in and strikes up a discussion with him. When Bumrah turns on a connected TV and starts streaming the same video Bumrah was watching, Kapil challenges him and claims superiority over the way his generation watches the TATA IPL. In keeping with the same theme, the second movie starring the pair goes one step further by talking about the possibility of viewing the TATA IPL in 4K, with the freedom to select important moments and camera angles. "Connected TV viewers are a rapidly growing subset within the digital universe, while there is no doubt that India has gone digital in the way it watches the TATA IPL or any other live sport," a Viacom18 spokesperson stated. "Our films starring Kapil Dev and Jasprit Bumrah emphasize that the TATA IPL can be watched for free on Connected TV with premium features, as well as conveniently on a mobile device with flexibility." The intense competition's thrill is replicated on a large screen, giving the audience total control over the excellent viewing experience. We would like cricket lovers to witness firsthand how JioCinema is revolutionizing the television viewing experience and, as a result, the campaign's "TV Dekho Toh Aise" line.

Greatness of Virat Kohli Has Been Reduced": Harbhajan Singhs Huge IPL 2024 Warning

The MA Chidambaram Stadium in this city continues to be a peak that the Royal Challengers Bangalore hitter has yet to reach for the relentless run machine that is Virat Kohli. Kohli has amassed 7263 runs from 237 matches, seven hundreds, and a strike average of 130, setting him apart from the other players in the IPL. However, at the Chepauk, where he averages just thirty and has a strike-rate of eleven1, that dominance wanes. In light of this, former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh stated that Kohli must put up a stronger effort when RCB takes on the reigning champion Chennai Super Kings in the opening IPL game of the season on March 22 at the Chepauk.In terms of his overall performance at that location, Virat's greatness has diminished. It's a challenging place to bat, particularly when you're the opening batsman up against a strange bounce similar to a tennis ball.The legendary Ravindra Jadeja bowls stump to stump for them (CSK). He's going to turn the oddball, then make it stay low. It's quite difficult," Harbhajan stated to Star Sports. In fact, Harbhajan stated that Kohli will need to find a way to bat longer because the star batsman has been out of the game three times in his last five innings against CSK due to Power Plays.A match-winning performance is possible if he is truly ready to bat for roughly 20 overs, as two hundreds at the easily accessible Chinnaswamy do not always translate to the same at Chepauk "said the man. Kohli has a mediocre record against the Super Kings and has yet to score an IPL century at Chepauk. In 30 games, the 35-year-old has amassed 985 runs against CSK, with a career-high of 90.The former CSK player Harbhajan stated that in order for RCB to have a genuine chance of winning the elusive IPL title, Kohli needed to get back to his 2016 form. "It is crucial that he has a season similar to 2016 because the team will advance if Virat continues to score runs. I'm not sure if they'll end up winning the cup. "But I think they have a lot of good batting because of the brilliant players they have on the team, including Virat, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, and a few others like Patidar. and everybody hopes Virat can repeat his success from 2016," he continued.

Mohun Bagan Wins 3-1 Against East Bengal to Secure ISL Playoff Spot

At the Salt Lake Stadium on Sunday, Mohun Bagan defeated their bitter rivals 3-1 in their Indian Super League return leg thanks to one of their best performances of the year. After Cleiton Silva's missed penalty kick in the 14th minute, Mohun Bagan scored three goals in as many minutes through goals from Jason Cummings (27th), Liston Colaco (36th), and Dimitri Petratos (45' penalty). This gave Mohun Bagan a 3-0 lead at the half. East Bengal pulled one back through a goal from Saul Crespo (53rd), his first-ever ISL goal, but Mohun Bagan were back to their best and made sure there would be no more slippage to preserve the 3-1 score. With the victory, Mohun Bagan moved up to the playoff spot and past Mumbai City in the standings based on goal differential. With one game remaining, Mohun Bagan remains the clear favorite for the Shield despite the fact that both teams now have 36 points apiece. East Bengal has lost and is no longer in the play-off race. In the eighth minute, Petratos found an unmarked Cummings with a cross from the left, giving Mohun Bagan an early chance, but Cummings' header went wide. East Bengal was given a penalty in the thirteenth minute after Cleiton, who had the ball, was tripped by Vishal Kaith. In the end, though, Kaith made a stunning save by extending to his left in order to preserve the Cleiton spotkick.Suddenly, Cummings found himself in a position to score from the edge of the box after the goalkeeper of East Bengal gave a rebound, giving Mohun Bagan the much-needed lead. Before Sahal took possession, Joni Kauko started the move from the midfield, but an East Bengal defender's mishandle allowed Petratos to get the ball. The Australian attempted to score quickly, but the diving goalkeeper blocked it. Cummings scored with a right-footed strike to the upper left corner after gaining possession of the ball quickly.

Once again, Shreyas Iyer and Ajinkya Rahane fall short, but Shardul Thakur, the leader, seizes the initiative.

On the first day of the Ranji Trophy final, veteran duo Shreyas Iyer and Ajinkya Rahane's run drought persisted, but Shardul Thakur's versatility as an all-rounder enabled hosts Mumbai to rally against a brave Vidarbha. In addition to giving Mumbai's below-average first innings score of 224 some semblance of respectability with a counterpunching 75 off just 69 balls, Thakur also removed veteran opener Dhruv Shorey (0) with an angular delivery that gave him a favourable DRS result. Atharva Taide (21 not out) and night watchman Aditya Thakare at the crease meant that Vidarbha were 31/3 at stumps, needing another 193 runs to close the first innings. Medium pacer Dhawal Kulkarni, in his final first-class match of his career, bowled his usual late outswingers, with Test triple centurion Karun Nair (0) and Aman Mokhade (8) nicking it to Hardik Tamore behind stumps. The 41-time champions fell from 81/0 to 111/6 on either side of the lunch break in a stunning collapse that saw Mumbai's top players, Rahane and Iyer, dismissed for identical scores of 7. Despite his leadership prowess, Rahane's awful Ranji Trophy career continued when the Mumbai captain played a meek game to mid-on and was removed just when his team needed him to take the field.Rahane was a contender to reclaim his place in the national team around this time last year, but as things stand, it's unclear if Mumbai selectors will stick with the 35-year-old for the upcoming campaign, regardless of the outcome of this final. Iyer, who was out of favor and had to work hard to get back into the national conversation, was unable to save Mumbai from disaster once more because of his subpar technique. Umesh Yadav (2/43 in 13.3 overs) was as reckless as he could be during the morning session, splattering the new ball everywhere and primarily drifting on the pads of openers Prithvi Shaw and Bhupen Lalwani. Though he kept running out of partners, Thakur showed deft use of both hands and feet to inch closer to what would have been his second consecutive ton. After scoring an incredible 75 off just 69 balls with eight fours and three sixes, Thakur was the final batter to be dismissed. He was caught by the man at deep square leg. The trio of Shams Mulani (13), Tanush Kotian (8), and Tushar Deshpande (14)—who helped Mumbai win multiple times by scoring valuable runs—also fell for a pittance.

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When Kuldeep Yadav bowls, it’s like a chess mehfil at the town square

Kanpur wrist-spinner rips up English batting in a 15-over performance for five wickets. Kuldeep Yadav's obliging teammates would gather around him and caress his thick mop of brownish hair every time he took a wicket. The wrist-spinner from Kanpur proved to be his team's rescue on a firm, brownish true track that proved difficult for pacers and finger-spinners to get wickets. Kuldeep Yadav made it clear to the world on a typically overcast English morning that this was not Ben Stokes and his men's home away from home, at a stadium that had more Barmy Army flags than Tricolours. His 5/72 figures showcased his wide repertory, which includes numerous stock balls in addition to numerous modifications and adaptations. England's 218 all out first innings total proved once again that Rahul Dravid and Rohit Sharma's India can destroy foreign teams for little money even without the use of pitch alteration. Additionally, Kuldeep's unaltered 15-over spell—during which England surged from 55/0 to 179/6—confirmed the numerous match-winning players that Rohit's side has produced. Should Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Ravichandran Ashwin fail to make the breakthrough, the man from Kanpur's deceit and slyness remain a viable option. The most notable of Kuldeep's first-day dismissals was when he stumped England's number three. Pope Ollie. It demonstrated how everyone in the vicinity of the bat participates in spin bowling as a community activity. It reminds me of those unofficial chess games in town squares where bystanders feel obligated to burrow down over the board and offer advice to the players. When the ball is in the hands of Kuldeep, the wristspinner who piques the interest of all his accomplices and transforms into the sniper who follows instructions to the letter, the talk increases in volume and frequency. Zak Crawley, the opener, had danced down the track to hit Ashwin for a six over the sightscreen only one over before Pope was out. Lunch was only a few minutes away, but apparently Bazballers don't follow the minutes on a clock. In his brief visit, Pope had remained primarily in the fold. The close-in fielders exchanged knowing glances. In just his third Test match, young wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel would soon say something that would go viral. "Aage badhne waala hai (He is about to step out)" will be heard over the stump mic to Kuldeep. Pulling back his length, Kuldeep would bowl the wrong 'un, the spin-tribe's go-to counterbalance, to anyone racing out of the crease.

MS Dhoni links up with Chennai Super Kings ahead of IPL 2024

"The former Indian captain's previous few days have been hectic. Before traveling to Chennai, he attended the lavish Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant pre-wedding celebrations in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Chennai Super Kings, an Indian Premier League team, announced on social media on Tuesday that Mahendra Singh Dhoni has officially joined the team. #THA7A Dharisanam! 🦁💛#DenComing was the caption for the X post. The former Indian captain's previous few days have been extremely busy. Before traveling to Chennai, he attended the lavish Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant pre-wedding celebrations in Jamnagar, Gujarat. In a widely shared social media post on Monday, the 42-year-old claimed that a ""new role"" awaits him in the ""new season,"" setting off a chain reaction of rumors.  media release. Everyone was left wondering as the former captain of India, who guided the Chennai Super Kings to their sixth IPL championship the previous season, made no mention of the league or provided any details on the new position. "I'm excited about the upcoming season and my new ""role."" In an infrequent Facebook social media post, Dhoni stated, ""Stay tuned!"" The 42-year-old primarily batted towards the tail part of the CSK innings last year. He has not yet stated if he intends to lead CSK in the 2024 Indian Premier League. When asked if he will retire on a high note following his victory in the final last year, Dhoni, in typical Ranchi fashion, sidestepped the question by stating that it would be equivalent to taking an easy way out. He continued by saying that, if his body permitted it, he would try to return the next season as CSK captain. On March 22, CSK will play the first game of the tournament against Royal Challengers Bangalore. On March 26, they will play the Gujarat Titans in a rematch of the IPL final from the previous year. On March 31, they will travel to Delhi to play the Delhi Capitals. Then, they'll go to Hyderabad to play the SunRisers to round out their phase one tour. (With contributions from the agency)"

Shoaib Bashir is the next R Ashwin Michael Vaughan lauds England spinner

"Fifth Test between India and England: Michael Vaughan, a former cricketer for England, is praising the current team's young spinner Shoaib Bashir for his performance in the India series. The youthful player is compared to seasoned Indian spinner R Ashwin by him. To put it briefly, Michael Vaughn proclaims Shoaib Bashir to be the upcoming superstar in English cricket. Vaughn compares the performance of the young player, Bashir, to that of R Ashwin. Vaughn believes that India and England's final Test will be fierce. With his recent great performance in the India Test series, former England captain Michael Vaughan feels that Shoaib Bashir is deserving of the moniker 'next superstar of English cricket'. The young player was praised by Vaughan, an all-round player himself, as the future Ravi Ashwin. In the fourth Test in Ranchi, the 20-year-old Bashir, who was playing in just his second Test match of the year, won a lot of plaudits for his solo efforts in helping England battle back with the ball. Twenty-year-old right-arm spinner Ben Stokes made his breakthrough to the England team after impressing selectors and captain Ben Stokes with his county cricket form. Beyond the young bowler's skill, Vaughan thinks that despite England cricket's poor performance, the spark that Bashir has showed is something to be proud of This week has been outstanding for English cricket. One of the best weeks ever, honoring Shoaib Bashir, another incredible star we've found. It is the reason for our celebration. We've uncovered the new Ravi Ashwin—the second Test match, eight wickets. We're happy to celebrate the emergence of a new English cricket hero, Vaughan said on Club Prairie Fire's YouTube account. In the Vizag Test, Bashir made a great start after being awarded his first England cap, taking four wickets in each of the two innings. Following his withdrawal from the Rajkot Test, Bashir returned with a bang in the Ranchi Test, scoring an outstanding 5/119 and 3/79. One of the main attractions of what ended up being an interesting Test between the two was his bowling skills. sides. But in the end, India prevailed despite his efforts, taking a 3-1 lead in the five-match series with one Test remaining to be played. Vaughan thinks there will be fierce fight in the forthcoming and much awaited Dharamshala Test between India and England, even if India has secured an insurmountable advantage. ""I predict England to win because I think it will be a new one in Dharamsala. Just as they were in the Ashes, they have been the superior team throughout the series. Session every session, England's team has appeared more improved. We don't play series today to win them, but I'm saying looked like a better team,"" Vaughan continued. "

Shikhar Dhawan makes strong comeback, Dinesh Karthik out for 0 in DY Patil T20 Cup

"Veteran opener Shikhar Dhawan and wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik made their return to action on Wednesday at the DY Patil T20 Cup in Talegon, Pune, ahead of the 2024 Indian Premier League. In summary, Shikhar Dhawan scored a scorching 39 during his comeback to competitive cricket. On Wednesday, Dinesh Karthik got out for zero in a Twenty20 match in Pune. Karthik and Dhawan are both competing in the DY Patil T20 Cup. The DY Patil T20 Cup in Talegon, Pune, saw the comeback of veteran Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan, who played an outstanding game. The opener's 28-ball 39 for DY Patil Blue included two sixes and five boundaries, but his efforts were in futile. The opening had not played competitive cricket since the IPL 2023. However, when he played in Tamil Nadu's Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign, Royal Challengers Bangalore wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik was out of luck in his first competitive encounter since December 2023. Karthik was playing for DY Patil Blue in the T20 match. Until the just finished 4th Test against England, Karthik was busy in broadcast duties. In the 18th T20 event, Tata Sports Club defeated DY Patil Blue by a score of just one run, meaning that Dhawan's crucial knock was in vain. Tata Sports Club batted first in Talegaon and finished with 185 for nine in their 20 overs. Chinmay Sugar (51: 29b, 8x4) and Apoorva Wankhede (83 n.o.: 42b, 7x4, 5x6) shared 54 runs for the fifth wicket. Regarding DY Patil Ajay Singh (2-32) and captain Vipul Krishnan (4-42) were the top bowlers for Blue. Abhijit Tomar and Shikhar Dhawan (39: 28b, 5x4, 2x6) opened the chase for Blue, and they quickly added 64 runs in 7.1 overs. After that, Nutan Goel, who was still undefeated at 38 off 35 balls, and Shubham Dubey contributed a crucial 58 runs for the fifth wicket (42: 18b, 6x4, 2x6). Blue finished with 184 for seven in their 20 overs, only one run shy of victory in the end. While playing for Blue, former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik was dismissed for a first ball duck but managed to grab a vital catch off Samarth Vyas with the gloves. In the other match, Canara Bank defeated Bank of Baroda by a mere two wickets in a thrilling finale with just two balls remaining at the DY Patil Stadium in Nerul. Canara Bank requested Bank of Baroda to bat, and they scored 151 for eight in their 20 overs. For Bank of Baroda, Rohan Kadam (76 n.o.: 54b, 11x4) was the primary batter. Manoj Bhandage (3–34) was Canara Bank's top bowler."

Why did Mohun Bagan ask its fans to boycott upcoming Kolkata derby against East Bengal?

"When these two teams last faced off in a derby, it was on February 3rd, and both teams left with a point after a draw. East Bengal and Mohun Bagan Super Giants' highly anticipated Kolkata rivalry took a contentious turn on Thursday when the Green and Maroon team requested its supporters to skip the Indian Super League match's return leg because of an unfair ticket price difference. What is the dispute over ticket prices? Because some Mohun Bagan stands are more than twice as expensive as those of East Bengal, the match's hosts, the Green and Maroon brigade called for a boycott. East Bengal stands range in price from Rs 100 to Rs 1000, however in the case of Mohun Bagan, the range is Rs 250–Rs 3000. What is the opinion of Mohun Bagan? ""The fact that supporters of the visiting team will have to pay nearly twice as much for match tickets as supporters of the home club is unique globally. In a statement, Mohun Bagan remarked, ""This is shameful."" ""We have decided that we will not purchase or sell any tickets for the ISL derby between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal Club. We vehemently condemn the unsportsmanlike behavior of East Bengal."" This correspondence might be interpreted as an official request for us to boycott the impending derby, the announcement continued. How does East Bengal react? Debabrata Sarkar, an executive committee member from East Bengal, called the situation ""sad"" and promised to make sure it doesn't happen again in the future. Emami, the major owners, sets the ticket prices. It's a terrible circumstance, and hopefully it won't occur again. Nothing can be done as of right now, even though I've spoken to the minister of sports,"" Sarkar stated, as reported by PTI. What transpired during the derby match between the last two teams? When these two teams last faced off in a derby, it was on February 3rd, and both teams left with a point after a draw. Originally set at 7.30 p.m., it has been rescheduled for 8.30 p.m. due to the Trinamool Congress Brigade Rally that day. What spots do both clubs have in the ISL table? With 33 points from 16 games, Mohun Bagan is ranked third in the table, while East Bengal is languishing in 10th place with 18 points from 18 games. "

Spain Wins First UEFA Women’s Nations League

"Spain achieved a historic victory by defeating France 2-0 in Seville to win the first-ever UEFA Women's Nations League championship. The women's team from Spain defeated France in a thrilling match to win the inaugural UEFA Women's Nations League 2-0 in Seville. With the victory, Spain has achieved a great deal in the field of women's football and cemented their dominance in the league. A Significant Achievement for the Current World Champions With their first-ever victory against France in senior women's football, Spain's triumph represents a noteworthy turning point and highlights their rising reputation in the game. This historic victory further solidifies Spain's standing among the top teams in the world of football and is a monument to the country's growth and development as a footballing nation world. Historic Match is Witnessed by Record Crowd With 32,657 spectators seeing Spain's historic victory, the game set a record and demonstrated the growing popularity of women's football. The historic turnout underscores the importance of the event for women's football and indicates the rising interest and support for the sport in Spain and beyond. Extraordinary Achievements Acknowledged. Aitana Bonmati's outstanding performance during the competition secured her the title of Finals tournament MVP (Most Valuable Player), enhancing her influence on the field. Spain benefited much from Bonmati's contributions, which demonstrated her leadership, talent, and expertise on the field. In Seville, world champions Spain defeated France 2-0 to win the inaugural UEFA Women's Nations League championship. Five days prior, both teams advanced through the semi-finals, which featured the four League A group winners. In Seville, Spain overcame the Netherlands 3-0 to advance to the final and secure an Olympic berth, while in Décines, France won their first major final by defeating Germany 2-1. Germany then defeated Spain and the host nation, France, 2-0 in the Netherlands to secure third place and the final European berth in this summer's Olympic competition."

Paul Pogba vows to appeal against doping ban in CAS Sad, shocked and heartbroken

"Shortly after testing positive for doping, Paul Pogba, a football player, was banned by Italy's NADA for four years. France's FIFA World Cup victor has sworn to take the ruling to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, or CAS. To put it briefly, Paul Pogba has been suspended from football due to drug violations. Paul Pogba has promised to challenge the ruling before CAS. Pogba is thirty years old right now. Legendary French football player Paul Pogba received a four-year suspension after testing positive for doping in 2023. The Italian Anti-Doping Tribunal (NADO Italia) suspended Pogba on Thursday, February 29, after he tested positive for a chemical that was prohibited and used back in 2023. Pogba is the FIFA World Cup winner. Pogba has pledged to challenge the ban to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), emphasizing his innocence and the fact that he had never used any drug that would be considered doping with knowledge. Hours after being banned by the authorities, Pogba uploaded a post to Instagram in which he claimed that all he had worked so hard to achieve during his football career was being taken away from him. ""I am of the opinion that the Tribunale Nazionale Antidoping rendered an improper ruling, having learned of it today. Pogba posted on his Instagram account, ""I am sad, shocked, and heartbroken that everything I have built in my professional playing career has been taken away from me."" The Italian national anti-doping tribunal (NADO Italia) first suspended Pogba in September 2023 after he tested positive for the drug testosterone, which is prohibited. The test was conducted following Juve's 3-0 victory at Udinese in the Serie A season opener on August 20. Test results revealed the presence of testosterone, a hormone that boosts endurance in athletes. In that match, the 30-year-old was not utilized as a replacement. In October, a counter-analysis conducted on a second sample verified Pogba's adverse drug test results. ""The complete picture will become evident once I am no longer subject to legal constraints, but I have never purposefully or intentionally used any substances that are against anti-doping laws. ""As a professional athlete, I have never used prohibited substances to improve my performance and have never shown disrespect or deceit towards fellow athletes or the supporters of the teams I have played for or against,"" emphasized the football player. ""As a consequence of the decision announced today I will appeal this before the Court of Arbitration for Sport,"" he said."

Shubman Gill meets Ranchi airport standing guard, GT teammate Robin Minzs father

"IPL 2024: On Wednesday, while the 48-year-old former Army officer was on duty as a security guard at the Ranchi airport, Shubman Gill met and greeted Robin Minz's father, Francis Xavier. Robin will play for Gujarat Titans in his first IPL season. In summary, the first tribal cricket player to be purchased at an IPL auction was Robin Minz. In 2024, Robin will compete for the Gujarat Titans, captained by Shubman Gill. Robin's father used to be in the Army and now works at the Ranchi airport as a security guard. Shubman Gill caught Francis, the father of new recruit Robin Minz of the Gujarat Titans, off guard on Wednesday at Ranchi's Bisra Munda Airport. The legendary batter took a moment to talk to the former Army veteran who has been working at the airport as a security guard. when he was leaving the city following the England Test match. Shubman Gill, who will captain the Gujarat Titans for the first time in the 2024 Indian Premier League, acknowledged Francis Xavier Minz's efforts to support his son Robin's goals on social media by posting a picture of their meeting. After a bidding war, Robin, who was acquired by Gujarat Titans for Rs 3.60 crore, will make Indian Premier League history as the first tribal guy to play for a team (IPL).  ""I'm honored to have met Robin Minz's dad. Your path and diligence have been motivational. ""Excited to see you during the Indian Premier League,"" Shubman Gill posted on his Instagram story. Shubman Gill was observed on Wednesday at the Ranchi airport spending a good deal of time with Francis Xavier, who was working. The 21-year-old Robin is eager to take advantage of his opportunity with Gujarat Titans, a team that is recognized for supporting up-and-coming players during their first season in the league. Robin's journey into cricket started in an unusual way when his father made him a wooden bat after observing that his son enjoyed striking pebbles with sticks. Francis made sure Robin had the tools he needed to follow his love despite his financial struggles, even if it meant taking out loans or forgoing necessities. The family's sacrifices were rewarded when Robin, who the cricket world lovingly referred to as ""Ranchi ka Gayle"" due to his aggressive batting style, gained prominence."

Gautam Gambhirs Serious Pre-IPL 2024 Message To KKR

Before the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, which begins on March 22, Kolkata Knight Riders coach Gautam Gambhir had a direct message for his team. During a Star Sports conversation, Gambhir clarified that the Indian Premier League (IPL) is a fantastic chance for young players to demonstrate their abilities in the "toughest league in the world," not about Bollywood or the post-match celebrations. The former Indian batter, who captained KKR to the IPL title in 2012 and 2014, added that since the league is most similar to international cricket, there is extra pressure on players and teams to perform well. "I stated unequivocally on Day 1 that I take the Indian Premier League seriously. It has nothing to do with Bollywood, you, the after-party, or other such things. It's about getting out there and playing competitive cricket, which is why I think this league is the hardest in the world because it's authentic cricket," stated Gambhir. "It is probably closest to international cricket as compared to any other league and if you want to be known as a successful franchise, you should be able to deliver on the cricket field," he stated. Gambhir stated that the players must put in a lot of effort for the team's ardent fan base after KKR finished seventh in the previous season and missed out on the play-offs. "I believe there are ardent supporters. We must tell them the truth. We should probably try to put a smile on their faces because, in my opinion, Kolkata fans have been the most devoted because they have endured a lot over the first three IPL seasons," Gambhir remarked.