On Sunday, over 10,000 young people in Mumbai joined the 'Namo Yuva Run' organized by the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) as part of the Seva Pakhwada celebrations leading up to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 75th birthday. The event, flagged off by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, focuses on promoting fitness and raising awareness against drug abuse, and is being held at 75 locations across the country. Actor Milind Soman, who has been named the brand ambassador of the event, also joined the campaign, inspiring youth to stay fit and healthy.
The race for the BCCI president post is heating up, with former Delhi skipper Mithun Manhas emerging as the frontrunner. Key decision makers and seasoned BCCI administrators reportedly held a meeting to finalize candidates for the vacant positions in the Board. It is now rumored that Manhas, who has a strong cricketing background having played in 157 first-class matches, could be the one to take over as the new BCCI president. Other contenders include former India spinner Raghuram Bhatt, whose term as KSCA president ends in September, and Harbhajan Singh, who has been nominated as Punjab Cricket Association's representative but was not a part of the meeting.
The highly anticipated WWE Wrestlepalooza event in Indianapolis did not disappoint as Brock Lesnar took on John Cena in the main event and emerged victorious. The show also saw the triumphant return of AJ Lee to the ring, Stephanie McMahon being inducted into the Hall of Fame by The Undertaker, and a tag team match between The Vision and The Usos. The electrifying showdown between CM Punk and AJ Lee against Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch also kept the audience on their feet.
In a surprising development, speculations are rising about former Delhi cricketer Mithun Manhas being named as the next BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) president, with a Cricbuzz report suggesting that he has emerged as the frontrunner for the position. It is believed that a meeting held on September 20th in Delhi, which was attended by several prominent personalities, has led to Manhas being considered for the role. However, there has been no official confirmation yet on his appointment. Stay tuned for updates on this potentially game-changing news in the world of cricket.
In a star-studded event, WWE's latest Premium Live Event, Wrestlepalooza featured the highly anticipated return of AJ Lee and the successful title defense of Cody Rhodes. Lee made a triumphant comeback alongside her husband CM Punk, while Rhodes faced off against Drew McIntyre in the main event. The show also saw Stephanie Vaquer become the new Women's World Champion and continued John Cena's retirement tour with a loss to Brock Lesnar.
India Vice-Captain Smriti Mandhana discusses the key takeaways from India's recent loss to Australia and the importance of identifying team combinations and areas for improvement before the Women's ODI World Cup in 2025. Despite the series defeat, she remains optimistic about the team's potential and their performance against tough opponents like Australia. The article also highlights Mandhana's individual success in the series and the team's focus on fielding consistency and flexibility in their World Cup combination.
In a highly anticipated event, ESPN aired its first WWE Premium Live Event, Wrestlepalooza, from Indianapolis, Indiana. The main event of the night featured Cody Rhodes defending his Undisputed WWE Championship against Drew McIntyre. Despite early signs of physical struggle, Rhodes was able to outmaneuver his opponent, even with a momentary interference from the referee. Ultimately, it was a hurt foot that cost McIntyre the match as Rhodes emerged victorious, retaining his championship.
Manchester United's victory over Chelsea was marred by a red card for Casemiro, who will likely face repercussions for his actions. Despite the win, United manager Ruben Amorim acknowledges that Casemiro will suffer greatly from his mistake, hinting at the midfielder's experience and professionalism. The win eases pressure on Amorim and the Red Devils, who have faced tough opponents in their opening fixtures.
The highly-anticipated launch of the WWE and ESPN partnership kicked off with an electrifying match between John Cena and Brock Lesnar. Despite Cena's entrance featuring a group of mini-Cenas, it was Lesnar who emerged victorious after delivering a series of F5s. The match also saw an unexpected attack on referee Dan Engler, leaving a young fan in tears. Cena gracefully saluted the crowd before exiting the ring.
In a heated Premier League match, Chelsea suffered a 2-1 loss to Manchester United, with their goalkeeper being sent off early in the game. Manager Enzo Maresca was forced to make several substitutions due to the red card, including Cole Palmer, who had been struggling with a groin injury. Maresca defended his decision to bring off Palmer, stating that the young player was not fully fit and had put in a lot of effort to play in the game.