The highly-anticipated final match of the 2025 Champions Trophy between India and New Zealand in Dubai has triggered a debate on unfair advantage for India due to all their games being played in one venue. Former cricketer Brad Hogg supported India but also pointed out the contradictory statements made by Mohammed Shami about the conditions in Dubai. India head coach Gautam Gambhir dismissed all claims of an advantage and called out the "perpetual cribbers". However, Hogg believes that New Zealand is the only team that can defeat India at this venue.
In the 2025 Champions Trophy semi-final, New Zealand has won the toss and elected to bat first against South Africa. The winner of this game will face India in the final in Dubai. After losing to India in their previous match, New Zealand has retained the same playing eleven, while South Africa's captain Bavuma returns after illness and Markram retains his place after recovering from injury. Both teams are determined to win and secure their spot in the final.
At the ABP Network's Ideas of India Summit 2025, renowned Indian artist and three-time Grammy winner Ricky Kej shared his insights on the changing landscape of the music industry. In a session moderated by author Chetan Bhagat, Kej discussed the shift in music consumption with the rise of streaming platforms and how it has changed the way musicians approach their craft. He also highlighted the importance of support and endorsement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi in building his career in India.
After an impressive performance for Australia A against India A, Beau Webster is all set to make his Test debut for the Australian cricket team. The all-rounder will replace the struggling Mitchell Marsh in the playing XI for the fifth and final match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which will decide the series winner. Captain Pat Cummins confirmed Webster's inclusion, making him the 469th Test player for Australia.
India made a strong comeback on Day 4 against Australia in the 4th Test with brilliant performances from Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar. Despite a tough start, India managed to put a decent total of 358/9 on the scoreboard, with a crucial partnership between Nitish and Sundar. Earlier, Yashasvi Jaiswal's contribution of 82 runs helped India recover from a difficult position. On the other hand, Australia's Steven Smith scored a century with support from half-centuries from Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, and Usman Khawaja. The series is currently tied 1-1 and this test will determine the winner between the two teams.
After a dominating performance by India in the T20 series against South Africa, the young Indian cricketer Tilak Verma received the "impact fielder of the series" award in the final match. With his brilliant performance in the series, Verma left everyone in awe and even impressed coach VVS Laxman with his catch of South African captain Aiden Markram. In a comical turn of events, captain Suryakumar Yadav revealed the winner in a unique and entertaining manner, leading to a moment of celebration for the team. The video of this moment was shared by BCCI, showcasing the camaraderie and talent of Team India.
After an evenly-matched series so far, India and South Africa face off in the third T20I with the winner set to claim the series. With India's inconsistent batting and South Africa's need for improvement from their senior players, the match is expected to be a close one. Fans can catch the action on Sports18 and JioCinema.
The 2021 Mumbai Film Festival has revealed the line-up for its South Asia competition section, featuring 11 titles from India and neighboring countries. Among the Indian titles vying for the top prize are Rima Das' acclaimed film 'Village Rockstars 2' and multiple award-winner 'Girls Will Be Girls' by Shuchi Talati. Other highlights include the UK's Oscar submission 'Santosh' and Cannes Grand Prix winner 'All We Imagine As Light'. Board member and renowned filmmaker Shivendra Singh Dungarpur will lead the stripped-down festival, which runs from October 19-24.
Reliance Industries has emerged as the winner of the government's PLI scheme for electric vehicles, which aims to boost local production of batteries. Reliance will be able to produce up to 10 gigawatts of advanced chemistry cells for electric vehicles, a critical component in promoting EV adoption in India. This win solidifies Reliance's position as a leader in the Indian business landscape and showcases their commitment to sustainability and innovation.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah is set to take over as the new chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in November. Sources have confirmed that Shah will replace incumbent Greg Barclay, who has declined to stand for a third term. With the support of cricket boards from England and Australia, Shah is poised to become the third Indian to hold this prestigious position in the past. As per ICC rules, the chairman's election will now require a simple majority of nine votes for the winner. Shah has a strong track record and is well-regarded by most of the 16 voting members. He will serve a one-year term as BCCI secretary before going on a mandatory cooling off period of three years, in accordance with the BCCI constitution.