Shardul Thakur Joins Lucknow Super Giants Amid Injury Woes for IPL 2025
Lucknow Super Giants have secured Shardul Thakur as a replacement for the injured Mohsin Khan for the 2025 IPL season. Thakur was chosen from the RAPP pool for ₹2 crore, stepping in amid LSG's fast-bowling crisis with four Indian pacers sidelined. With 95 IPL matches to his name, Thakur brings significant experience and recent Ranji Trophy success to the team led by Rishabh Pant.
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Rishabh Pant Becomes the Priciest IPL 2025 Captain, Rahane Adopted By KKR at Low Cost
Lined up for IPL 2025, Rishabh Pant joins Lucknow Super Giants at a historic ₹27 crore, making him the most expensive captain. Shreyas Iyer follows closely with Punjab Kings, while Ajinkya Rahane leads KKR at just ₹1.5 crore. The league's dynamic includes fresh captains, adding spice as Pant faces pressure to succeed this season.
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IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals Hit Hard as Sanju Samson Misses Key Matches Due to Finger Injury
Rajasthan Royals' captain Sanju Samson will miss his pivotal wicketkeeping role in the IPL 2025 start due to a finger injury, thrusting Riyan Parag into a leadership role. Samson fractured his finger during a T20I series in England. The team is adapting with Dhruv Jurel as a temporary wicketkeeper and remains hopeful for Samson's full recovery.
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Swiatek Shines in Indian Wells, Overpowering Yastremska on the Court
Iga Swiatek delivered a commanding performance against Dayana Yastremska, winning 6-0, 6-2 at Indian Wells. As the defending champion, Swiatek aims to become the first woman to win the tournament three times while overcoming past challenges, including a notable suspension.
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Holger Rune Sends Tsitsipas Packing at Indian Wells: A Quarterfinal Berth Secured
Danish tennis player Holger Rune defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas with a 6-4, 6-4 victory, advancing to the Indian Wells quarterfinals. Rune's aggressive gameplay included 22 winners and a notable tweener lob. He will face Tallon Griekspoor next.
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Epic Season for Max Verstappen: Fourth F1 Title and Record-Breaking Wins, George Russell Shines in Las Vegas
Max Verstappen's 2023 Formula 1 season is one for the history books with a fourth consecutive World Championship and 19 record-setting wins. A gap of 290 points over Sergio Pérez and a total of 575 points highlight his dominance. Meanwhile, George Russell wins at the Las Vegas Grand Prix showcasing Mercedes' competitiveness.
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South Africa Dominates Afghanistan with Commanding Win in Champions Trophy 2025 Opener
In the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, South Africa outperformed Afghanistan by 107 runs in Karachi. Ryan Rickelton shone with a maiden ODI century, supported by Aiden Markram's quick forty, setting a challenging target. Afghanistan struggled early in their chase, with only Rahmat Shah offering resistance. South Africa's bowlers, led by Kagiso Rabada, dismantled Afghanistan swiftly.
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Live Stream Alert: Afghanistan Takes on South Africa in the Champions Trophy 2025
Watch the AFG vs SA Champions Trophy clash live on February 21, 2025. With South Africa battling injuries in their bowling lineup, they face Afghanistan's strong team led by Hashmatullah Shahidi. Streaming is available on Star Sports Network and JioHotstar.
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Mumbai Indians Women Triumph in Nail-Biting Finish Against RCB at WPL Opener
Mumbai Indians Women pulled off a thrilling victory in the WPL opener against RCB at Bengaluru. Despite a solid 81 from Ellyse Perry, Mumbai chased down the target in dramatic fashion. Harmanpreet Kaur's half-century laid the groundwork, with Amanjot Kaur's unbeaten 34 clinching the win. This marks Mumbai's fourth win over RCB and the highest successful chase against them.
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Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma Finalize Divorce Amidst Compatibility Issues
Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma finalized their divorce at the Bandra Family Court, citing compatibility issues. They had been living apart for 18 months. After a counseling session, they mutually agreed on the separation. Social media reactions followed, and Rs 60 crore alimony rumors were dismissed by the family.
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