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Telugu film industry, is all set to make his big-screen debut in Tollywood. Over the years, Warner has captivated fans with his social media tributes to Telugu cinema, and now, the long-standing wish of his Indian supporters is finally coming true. The batsman will be seen in a special cameo in Robinhood, an adventurous comedy starring Nithiin. The exciting news was confirmed by producer Ravi Shankar during the promotional event for Kingston in Hyderabad. Directed by Venky Kudumula, the film promises to be an entertaining ride, and Warner’s presence is expected to add an extra dose of excitement for both cricket and cinema lovers. Reports suggest that Warner was offered a whopping Rs 1 crore per day of shooting for his role. With Tollywood welcoming him to the silver screen, fans are eagerly anticipating what the cricketer-turned-actor has in store.

Congress on Tuesday extended best wishes to the Indian cricket team ahead of its Champions Trophy semi-final match against Australia and said the entire nation is cheering for them. India would rely on a potent spin battery and familiarity with the conditions to break the knockout jinx against an undermanned Australia when the two formidable cricket forces clash in Dubai on Tuesday. In a post on X, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said, «All the very best to the young men in blue as they take on the Aussies today. The entire nation is cheering for them!» Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed's social media posts fat-shaming Indian captain Rohit Sharma had sparked a major row on Monday, riling millions of cricket fans and drawing flak from various quarters including her own party and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya who slammed them as «deeply shameful».

Champions Trophy on Tuesday. India have stuck to their position of not touring Pakistan because of the strained political relations between the Asian neighbours, who play each other only in global events. The International Cricket Council (ICC), headed by former Indian board secretary Jay Shah, has drawn flak for allowing India to play all their matches in Dubai and getting what many consider an unfair advantage.

Pakistan cricket captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has urged international cricket boards to boycott the Indian Premier League (IPL) in response to the ongoing Champions Trophy venue controversy, echoing concerns raised by Saqlain Mushtaq. Earlier, former Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq also criticised the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the ongoing Champions Trophy venue controversy, in which the India Team has been playing all its matches in Dubai in a hybrid mode after it refused to travel to Pakistan due to security concerns. The dispute gainted traction after former English player and cricket experts Nasser Hussain and Mike Atherton highlighted that India gained an 'undeniable' advantage by playing all their matches at a single venue in Dubai.

West Indies cricket legend Vivian Richards has urged his national team to take inspiration from Afghanistan's rise in world cricket, highlighting their passion, energy, and determination. His comments come as West Indies cricket continues to struggle, having missed out on both the 2023 ODI World Cup and now the Champions Trophy. Once a dominant force in the sport, the team has faced setbacks due to inconsistency. On the other hand, Afghanistan has been on the rise, putting up one surprising performance after the other, having beaten Pakistan, New Zealand, and Australia within the last 2 years. Continuing its recent trend, it again shocked England in the ongoing Champions Trophy defeating them by 8 runs, ending the team's campaign in the tournament.

During his brief inning, Virat looked in great touch, scoring two boundaries against Matt Henry. However, a cracking shot fell into Glenn Philips's zone at a backward point. Phillips took yet another stunning diving catch, adding one more to his stunning catalogue of catches. In 300 ODIs, Virat has scored 14,096 runs at an average of 58.00, with 51 centuries and 73 fifties. His best score is 183. He is the third-highest run-getter in ODIs, next to Kumar Sangakkara (14,234 runs in 404 matches with 25 centuries) and Sachin Tendulkar (18,426 runs in 463 matches with 49 centuries). He also has the most centuries in ODIs.

India’s cricketers, however, can’t wait to get back on the field. For starters, they all spend enough time in Dubai so there’s little allure. But, more importantly, it would have been a week since their win against Pakistan when India take on New Zealand in their final group stage match of the Champions Trophy. The result of the match itself is of little consequence.

Virat Kohli is set to play his 300th ODI on Sunday, and New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips said the Indian batting icon's «legacy» will shine through the years while «inspiring» generations of young cricketers. Kohli will become the seventh Indian player to achieve the feat after Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Rahul Dravid, Mohammed Azharuddin, Sourav Ganguly and Yuvraj Singh. «Obviously, he's an incredible player. And to know him a little bit personally myself is awesome,» said Phillips, who once played alongside Kohli at IPL side Royal Challengers Bengaluru. «He's an incredibly hard worker, and what he's done for the sport, but also for Indian cricket and also people coming through the game as youngsters now is absolutely fantastic,» he said on Saturday, ahead of New Zealand's Champions Trophy clash against India.

Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, parents of a 15-year-old boy were arrested after complaints that the teenager was spouting 'anti-national' slogans during last weekend's India-Pakistan cricket match. The parents were granted bail by the local court, and have been asked not to leave the area. The family's scrap shop — which allegedly didn't have the right permit and was left intact until Monday — was razed by the local council. From when was it a crime to cheer for a cricket team pitted against India, a Pakistani team included? What next? Arresting for listening to Pakistani ghazals? For having a poster of 2024 Paris Olympic gold medal-winning Pakistani javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem — and pal of India's 2023 World Champion Neeraj Chopra — on a wall? If the police had one job, it was to quell the escalating argument between the boy's family and the complainants, not, for all purposes, join the mob.

Sunil Gavaskar on Wednesday said that the Indian team has better bowling than that of Pakistan's, while speaking alongside all-time great Pakistani pacers Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis on a YouTube cricket channel.

Hashmatullah Shahidi on Thursday targeted another big scalp in the form of Australia after knocking England out of the Champions Trophy, with a semi-final spot the prize.

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

Bangladeshi cricketer Litton Das, who is not part of the team’s Champions Trophy squad, performed a special abhishekam, a ritual offering, to Shiva Lingams on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri. He shared photos of the ceremony on his X account, formerly known as Twitter. Coming from a Hindu family in Bangladesh, Litton Das visited a Shiva temple and offered prayers on this auspicious day. His act of devotion has been widely appreciated online.

India's «undeniable» advantage of playing all their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai, while the other seven teams have to shuttle between three venues in Pakistan, and the UAE.

Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) are offering prepaid plans which include JioHotstar Mobile subscriptions, allowing users to stream content, including the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy and Women's Premier League, without additional charges.

Disney, Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani is targeting small businesses and promoting unconventional neuroscience studies to boost its revenues from the IPL, the world's most valuable cricket league.

Yuzvendra Chahal and renowned choreographer Dhanashree Verma have recently been the focus of widespread media attention following the official confirmation of their divorce. The duo, whose romantic journey had once been adored by countless fans, formally ended their marriage on February 20, citing 'compatibility concerns' as the primary factor behind their decision to part ways.

Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Australia vs South Africa match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Two cricketing giants lock horns in Rawalpindi, promising a thrilling battle between South Africa’s power-packed batting lineup and Australia’s dominant pace attack.However, the weather could play spoilsport, with rain expected throughout the day.

National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Monday approved the appointment of Shailendra Ajmera as the new resolution professional (RP) of the beleaguered edtech firm Byju’s parent Think & Learn.

Abhishek Sharma received high praise from former Pakistan pacers Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar during the Champions Trophy 2025 clash between India and Pakistan in Dubai. The left-handed batter, who has already scored two T20I centuries, has been making a name for himself with his aggressive batting approach.