Indian cricket fans were treated with the viral video of MS Dhoni celebrating his 44th birthday with friends in Ranchi. While the exact location of the celebration is unknown, it is speculated to be from the Jharkhand State Cricket Association. As Dhoni's fans continue to miss him on the field, his incredible leader and record-breaking achievements are remembered as he enjoys his retired life with family and friends. With his retirement from international cricket in 2020, he continues to lead Chennai Super Kings in the IPL, showcasing his passion and dedication for the sport.
Bharat Arun, who previously coached Kolkata Knight Riders, has signed a two-year deal with Lucknow Super Giants to become their bowling coach. Known for his technical skills, Arun will not only guide the team during IPL, but also work with the bowlers in the off-season as part of a broader player development plan. His hiring marks the end of Zaheer Khan's stint with the franchise, as LSG shows eagerness to invest in a year-round, systematic support for their bowlers.
After Argentine midfielder Lucho Gonzalez evaded questions about his future with Marseille, speculations have arisen that he may leave the reigning French champions this summer. With a contract until 2013, the 30-year-old's form has been under scrutiny following his stellar performance last season. Teammate Edouard Cisse blamed the team's overall struggles on the midfielder's drop in form, but also emphasized that they were all in the same boat.
The left-handed opener gains top spot in the ICC rankings with 829 rating points, surpassing Australia's Head who drops to second place with 814 rating points. Sharma has had a successful T20I career so far, scoring 535 runs in 17 matches at a strike rate of 193.85. While Sharma holds the top spot, his India teammates Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Yashasvi Jaiswal also feature in the top 11. Head has the chance to reclaim his top spot during the upcoming T20I series against South Africa, while Sharma may have the opportunity to retain his top spot during the 2025 Asia Cup.
After three successful seasons with Kolkata Knight Riders, head coach Chandrakant Pandit has decided to move on and explore new opportunities. Under his leadership, the team had won the IPL trophy in 2024 but failed to maintain their performance in 2025, failing to make it to the playoffs. KKR thanked Pandit for his invaluable contributions and wished him all the best for the future. Former KKR player Ajinkya Rahane had taken over as captain for the 2025 season, but the team still struggled to perform. Pandit succeeded Brendon McCullum in 2022 and led the team for three seasons before stepping down.
Virat Kohli has been fined 20 percent of his match fee and given one demerit point for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during a recent cricket match. Many expected him to receive a one match ban, but here are the reasons why he was able to escape with a fine and demerit point instead. This includes the rare occurrence of a player receiving four demerit points at once and the specific guidelines laid out in Article 2.12 of the Code of Conduct. In the end, Kohli's match fee was reduced from Rs 15 lakh to Rs 12 lakh due to the fine.
After guiding the Kolkata Knight Riders to their 3rd IPL title in 2024, Chandrakant Pandit will not be continuing with the franchise as their head coach. The team expressed their gratitude for his contribution and leadership, but mentioned that Pandit has decided to explore new opportunities. Known for his hard-taskmaster style and rigid plans, Pandit has a track record of success in domestic cricket, including leading Vidarbha and Mumbai to multiple national championships.
Just days after a heated Test match at Old Trafford, Gautam Gambhir has once again been caught in a confrontation, this time with Lee Fortis, the pitch curator at The Oval in London. In a video captured by Indian media, Gambhir can be seen yelling at Fortis and refusing to follow his instructions. As tensions rise ahead of the final Test against England, fans are eager to see how the Indian team will perform on the controversial pitch.
Tensions run high between India's head coach Gautam Gambhir and Lee Fortis, the head groundsman at the Oval, during a practice session ahead of the fifth Test. The incident, which went viral on social media, saw Gambhir angrily shouting and pointing fingers at Fortis, who remained calm and curtly answered questions about the altercation. The batting coach of the Indian team later revealed that the Oval curator is known for being difficult to deal with by most teams, hinting at possible underlying tensions.
As the world of football gears up for another transfer season, rumors and deals are swirling around. In a recent interview, Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe shared that the fate of his young star Alexander Isak is not solely up to him. Meanwhile, Manchester United has their sights set on Benjamin Sesko and Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins. In other news, Joao Felix has left Chelsea for Al-Nassr, while Jack Grealish is reportedly being courted by Everton. And the drama continues as Luis Diaz is on his way to complete a move to Bayern Munich. Exciting times ahead for fans who can't wait to see where their favorite players will end up.
Aston Villa's striker Ollie Watkins has emerged as a top transfer target for Manchester United this summer. The 29-year-old has been a key player for Villa, netting 44 goals in the last two seasons. However, his future at the club is uncertain and United are keen to bring him in as a partner for their new signings. Watkins, who has plenty of Premier League experience, would come at a cost of under £50 million.