UFC CEO Dana White has unveiled his plans for a revolutionary event that will take place at the White House next summer. In an interview with FOX News, White shared renderings of the event that includes a massive 15,000-pound octagon in front of the White House and the Washington Monument in the background. With space for over 90,000 attendees, the event promises to be a total takeover of Washington, D.C. and will include live music, fan events, and more.
Sri Lanka wins toss and chooses to bowl, rain interrupts play after 10 overs. India suffers early blow with loss of star opener Smriti Mandhana. India and Sri Lanka's journey leading up to this moment highlighted.
In a scathing critique of modern day cricket, former Indian wicketkeeper Syed Kirmani expressed disappointment at the loss of gentlemen's spirit on the field and the growing trend of politics seeping into the game. Kirmani highlighted the recent incident of India refusing to shake hands with Pakistan and not accepting the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi due to his anti-India social media posts. He urged players to leave political differences behind and play the game with good sportsmanship, as exemplified by Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav who dedicated the recent Asia Cup victory to the Indian Armed Forces and pledged to donate his match fees to them.
Indian cricketer Syed Kirmani expresses concern over the negative influence of politics on sports and calls for a separation between the two. Meanwhile, Team India captain Suryakumar Yadav announces his generous initiative to donate all his match fees from the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 to the Indian Armed Forces, highlighting his dedication and patriotism towards the country.
After a solid career spanning over a decade, English fast bowler Chris Woakes has decided to call it quits on his international career. His final match against India at The Oval during the summer saw his valiant efforts to bat through a major shoulder injury, making him one of the bravest cricketers to ever walk the field. Despite his disappointing performance in the series, the whole cricketing world is paying tribute to Woakes's determination and courage throughout his career. Meanwhile, India's head coach Gautam Gambhir also shared his heartfelt farewell message on social media, showing the respect and admiration for the outgoing Woakes.
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton took to social media to announce the heartbreaking news of his dog Roscoe's passing. The Formula 1 legend shared emotional images of him with his pet, who had been battling pneumonia for four days before ultimately succumbing to it. Hamilton expressed his gratitude for getting to share his life with Roscoe, who had gained over a million followers on his own Instagram account. This loss comes just a year after Hamilton's other dog, Coco, passed away, making it an emotional time for the racing superstar.
In a not-so-subtle political move, the Indian Cricket Team refused to accept the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi, the chairman of the Asian Cricket Council, after winning the Asia Cup 2025 against Pakistan. This led to tensions and a major row between the two nations. The Indian team maintained a ‘no handshake’ policy with Pakistan throughout the tournament, and their captain Suryakumar Yadav even stated that they will be donating their match fees to the Indian Army. Despite the politics, the Indian team celebrated their victory with photoshopped trophies and jibes at their Pakistani opponents.
Rajesh Narwal, the father of late Lieutenant Vinay Narwal who was a victim of the Pahalgam terror attack, has commended the Indian cricket team for refusing to accept the Asia Cup trophy from Pakistan's interior minister. This comes after India's victory against Pakistan in the finals, amidst heightened tensions following the Pahalgam attack. Narwal states that the move sent a strong message to Pakistan, but clarified that it was not against the game or its players. In a generous gesture, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav has pledged to donate his entire match fee to the Indian Army and expressed disappointment over not being able to accept the trophy.
The highly anticipated final between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 ended in a nail-biting encounter, with India emerging as the champions. However, the post-match presentation ceremony was marred by controversy as Team India refused to accept the trophy from PCB and ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi. In a video circulating on social media, Naqvi can be seen leaving the ground with the trophy as the Indian team waited for a neutral executive to present it to them. This incident has sparked further controversy and backlash in the already tense India-Pakistan cricketing rivalry.
After a nail-biting Asia Cup 2025 final, where India clinched victory against Pakistan with just two balls to spare, the post-match proceedings took an unexpected turn. Led by Suryakumar Yadav, team India refused to accept the trophy from PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi, leading to delays and tension. Amidst the chaos, Indian players took to social media, playfully posing with a fake trophy, leaving fans in splits. The incident further highlights the intense rivalry between the neighbouring countries on the cricket field.