'Nobody cared for me, everyone had turned their back. People thought I wouldn't survive.'
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan attended Sri Satya Sai Baba's birth centenary celebrations in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, and reflected on his teachings and principles.
The Perth Stadium curator has promised the wicket will be green, fast and bouncy but Stokes offered no thoughts on whether England would attack with four quicks or pick the specialist spinner, Shoaib Bashir, in their 11.
He has since returned for key assignments, including the 2022 T20 World Cup victory and both the Ashes and ODI World Cup campaigns in 2023.
At 16, when I first stepped into college, I also stepped straight into my first heartbreak. There was a boy, of course. We started talking, then dating, and my nave teenage self was convinced this was something special. My best friend, however, was never convinced. She said he wasn't right for me. I didn't listen. I was 16, dramatic, slightly delusional and completely in love (or so I thought).
The Pandya brothers have come a long way. There was a time when they survived on just Maggi noodles for three years while chasing their dream of becoming top cricketers. Today, Hardik's net worth exceeds 100 crores while Krunal's is estimated to be around 80 crores.
'As a nation, we create beautiful content and a high volume of it (films) but we are limited by the number of theatres and screen density.' 'You now have a living-room large screen available to showcase that.'
Sidhu hit back at an X handle for falsely attributing quotes to him.
While this is a thoroughly modern SUV, the soul of the original '90s icon lingers.
Prem Panicker returns to his home ground -- Rediff.com -- for the Border Gavaskar Trophy series.
'So much pride you have brought for us all.'
Film folk lead busy lives but always sneak in a vacation.
Test cricket would have been a "far blander place" without Kohli: Vaughan
'I won't do anything I don't believe in just for money.'
'If tomorrow India says there should be no no-balls or wide balls, the ICC will find a way to make it happen.'
'The way he controlled the players on and off the field, it was brilliant. That's why the players also took to him very easily.'
#WeTheWomen returned to Mumbai for its eighth edition.
The most famous cricket umpire of his time has left the ground forever.
Kiran More, retired Test cricketer and former chairman of the selectors, tells Faisal Shariff how this IPL season belongs to the batters and explains the art of scouting for new talent.
While Sachin Tendulkar's 2013 farewell became a national pilgrimage, a vibrant celebration befitting a cricketing deity, the exits of many other Indian icons this century have been quieter journeys into the twilight.
'It's clear that fans are eager to be part of the live stadium experience, reflecting a growing trend of travel driven by marquee sporting events.'
Pakistan leads India 3-2 in finals.
Her laid-back style is perfect for the no-drama girl who wants comfort without compromising on the chic.
The former South Africa wicket-keeping star was at the helm in MI when Pandya took over from Rohit and had first-hand access to the all-rounder as he dealt with the public backlash.
'We are not AI. We are allowed to break, and rebuild.'
'Nobody could question his love and commitment to Mumbai cricket.'
Accompanied by Dr Anjali Tendukar and children Sara and Arjun, Sachin Tendulkar offered prayers at Lalbaugcha Raja.
'He's been doing something we don't talk about much, working with acid attack survivors.' 'He supports them not just emotionally, but also financially.' 'His Mir Foundation helps them with the surgeries they have to go through to step out again and get back their lives.' 'He doesn't talk about it and I only learnt about this when we were in Kolkata once and some of the girls had come to meet him at the hotel.'
Virat Kohli retained his crown as India's most valued celebrity brand, extending his unmatched dominance across sports and business, followed by Ranveer Singh and Shah Rukh Khan.
'He will have no problems playing under any captain, he will still give his 100 percent for the team.'
'I could not believe that such a great player could be so friendly. He was like a father figure to all of us.'
'I will watch India's match against New Zealand with no tension -- just enjoy the cricket.'
The IPL's overall valuation fell by 8 per cent to Rs 76,100 crore in 2025.
This Asia Cup has charred the relationship between India and Pakistan players.
This final was filled with unusual happenings, and one that will stand out is India coach Gautam Gambhir seen smiling for a change!
'Will any coach think of keeping out Rohit and Kohli from the ODI team? That means there is something going on within the team against the two players.' Manoj Tiwary, who played 12 ODIs and three T20Is for India, said iconic players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli deserve greater respect.
Over four decades, the India-Australia ODI rivalry has mirrored the evolution of both teams, from Australia's supremacy in the 2000s to India's resurgence post-2010. Come Sunday, this rivalry will be renewed as Shubman Gill will commence his first assignment as ODI captain in the opening game of the three match series, at the Optus stadium in Perth.
Glimpses from the auction of gold and silver offerings donated by devotees to Lalbaugcha Raja.
Australia will also play a three-match ODI series against India ahead of the 50-over showpiece event.
'The format has almost completely died out, apart from World Cups and Champions Trophy. It is the worst format to play and I think there are many reasons for that.'
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