Suryakumar Yadav was clear that positive intent and fearless approach will be the template of his team going forward in the shortest format.
From working in a garment factory, selling bread, and driving an autorickshaw, the 24-year-old fast bowler's path to representing domestic giants Mumbai was anything but easy.
We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.
"I can confirm everything suggests this was a terror attack in the Notre-Dame Basilica," said Mayor Christian Estrosi, a former MP with the right-wing Republicans party, in a tweet.
English Premier League champions Manchester City beat FA Cup winners Manchester United 7-6 on penalties to win the Community Shield.
Now, all the runners who did not automatically clinch spots in the semi-finals by placing race again in repechage round, with between two and six runners, depending on the distance, moving on.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the first Test against Bangladesh?
"I am very happy about the decision. It is very good location. I am certainly glad that his statue would be put up at such a prominent place. What surprises me is it came all of a sudden now. One might have prepared a bit earlier, but better late than never, I must say. I hope that the controversy about the tableau can also be put to rest in a satisfactory manner," Bose-Pfaff told PTI over the telephone from Germany, where she lives.
'I always wanted to be a part of a platform like this which enables you to show your true personality to the world. But after entering the show, I realised this show is more suitable for people like Armaan Malik, who backbite and indulge in unnecessary arguments. I am not cut out for such things.'
An ardent supporter of cricket's inclusion in the Olympics, the legendary Rahul Dravid says players are excited and he has heard "serious dressing room conversations" about competing in the world's biggest sporting event.
Indian sailor Vishnu Saravanan is taking an unconventional approach to prepare for the Paris Olympics.
IMAGES from football matches played across Europe on Wednesday.
'The kind of things they were writing, 'Oh, what is this, she's overacting at her wedding.' 'Why is she not covering her head?' 'The kind of liberty people take to comment on what I should be doing in my personal life is not something I'm okay with.'
Since his comeback after an injury lay-off in August 2023, Jasprit Bumrah has been a key figure in India's success.
The only time cricket featured in the Olympics was in 1900 with two teams -- Great Britain and France -- with the former winning the gold medal.
Red Bull's Max Verstappen equalled Ayrton Senna's record of eight pole positions in a row.
'Everybody goes through tumultuous times. I've been lucky and my journey has been excellent.' 'I can't complain because I've had everything and God has been kind.'
As Warner's friend, want him to end on a high with Cup win: Usman Khawaja
Stoinis took home the 'Player of the Match' award.
he Padikada Pakkangal actor has a sense of style you'd definitely like to flirt with.
Sanjay Manjrekar feels that India should strive to find the right balance in playing XI
Hosts France secured a second straight victory as Kiliann Sildillia struck for a 1-0 success over Guinea, while Spain and Japan reached the quarter-finals in the second matchday of the men's Olympic soccer tournament on Saturday.
Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Travis Head admitted that the hosts "didn't expect" to end the night at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium with a victory against Rajasthan Royals in the ongoing Indian Premier League.
'Kamala likes south Indian food.' 'She likes a special rasam which her husband also likes, she likes coconut rice, she likes puri aloo...'
A broken prosthetic leg just 15 minutes before the start of a domestic competition taught Rudransh another lesson in life -- to be ready with a tool-kit to promptly repair the contraption.
Looking for some trendy fits for college? Let Janki Bodiwala's style tips come in handy.
An encyclopedia to the best Durga Pujo eating.
A bronze medal finish is not what hockey coach Craig Fulton had wanted, but the South African will relish the achievement simply for the fact that "underdog India" lifted themselves up from disappointments when no one gave them a chance.
The defenders signed contracts on Tuesday from Bayern Munich making United their third team together, and they could both feature in the squad's season opener on Friday against Fulham at Old Trafford.
Top-ranked Netherlands reached the men's hockey final at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday with a much more comfortable 4-0 win over Spain than in the pool stage
Shamsi bagged four wickets and gave 19 runs in his four-over spell at a strike rate of 4.80.
'I was one of those children who didn't feel I had to adhere to instructions on how to behave.' 'That must have made things very awkward for my parents.'
The destructive Travis Head has called his Sunrisers Hyderabad opening partner Abhishek Sharma an exciting talent for Indian cricket after the duo combined to pummel the Lucknow Super Giants bowling attack in a record IPL chase in Hyderabad.
Trump also said he appreciated the call he received from President Joe Biden, also expected to be his rival in the election, according to the Post, calling it "fine" and "very nice."
The Australian actress took home her first-ever Emmy trophy, winning Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Princess Diana in The Crown.
'I've been a villain, I've been a champ, I've been a superhero, I've been a zero, I've been a rejected fan, and I've been a very, very resilient lover.'
'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from now.' 'For instance, how can we deal with climate change and global warming, right now?' 'The effects of it may not be felt now; in fact, we may pay a price for it today, but it will help the generations to follow.'
Riteish Deshmukh makes this medical drama watchable! exclaims Namrata Thakker.
Images from the opening day's action in the Olympics women's football tournament in Paris on Thursday.
Talking of his role as Australia's interim coach, McDonald said he has yet to hold formal discussions with governing body Cricket Australia about the possibility of taking up the full-time role following the exit of Justin Langer.
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