The last cog in an erstwhile Indian Test batting juggernaut has bid farewell. Ajinkya Rahane’s retirement, along with the earlier departures of Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, besides Murali Vijay’s slow fadeout, marks the passing of a collective baton.
𝗥𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘁𝘀, 𝗮𝗻�� 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁 🏏🇮🇳
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Shivani, I have to say this first… you’re such an incredible writer. ❤️ I genuinely love reading everything you write.
Also… getting Datta to talk this much genuinely feels like an achievement. 😂 He’s usually the one asking all the questions, never answering them.
The recovery experiments at home are all true too. 😭 @deepigoyal got him sold on an inversion table after reading and testing a thesis while building Temple. Another dear friend convinced him that red-light therapy was the answer. Then, one fine morning, a temperature-controlled mattress magically appeared. Tart cherry juice became compulsory before bed. Recovery boots. Breathing drills. Cryotherapy. At this point I don’t even ask questions anymore… I just say, “Okay… what’s today’s experiment?” 😂 His latest obsession is somehow finding a hyperbaric chamber. I made the mistake of looking it up… and it’s literally a giant metal tube. 😭 Strangely enough, a lot of these bizarre things are actually starting to make sense.
As romantic as it sounds that I spend hours watching films with my husband… I should clarify they’re badminton films. 😭 His team cuts footage from the last five years into endless clips, and we sit there watching them over and over again. So no… not exactly The Notebook. 😂
One thing I’ll always be grateful for, though, is Virat bhai. I reached out to him at one of the lowest points of my career. Injuries were piling up, the results weren’t coming, and I just needed someone who understood. He replied within minutes, and we met the very next day.
What we spoke about will always stay between us. But I’ll always be grateful that when I needed someone, he was there. He didn’t say much, but every word stayed with Datta and me. Some conversations change the way you see things. That was one of them. ❤️
The biggest thing I took away was the importance of finding your joy again.
Today, I know exactly why I wake up for those 5:30 a.m. sessions.
And I can honestly say… it isn’t the trophies.
It isn’t the wins. It’s something much deeper.
And this time, I’ll protect it with everything I have. ❤️
My heartfelt birthday greetings to Hon'ble Chief Minister of Delhi, Smt. @gupta_rekha ji.
May Baba Balaknath bless you with good health, a long life and abundant strength to serve the people. May your administrative acumen leave an indelible mark on Delhi's progress, making it the world's finest national capital.
Wishing you a wonderful year ahead.
20 years ago, building an international stadium in Dharamshala seemed impossible to many. Today, the HPCA Stadium isn't just the world’s most picturesque ground, it’s the economic anchor of Kangra, transforming local tourism and hospitality. A true testament to the power of sports infrastructure. From zero flights and luxury hotels to a thriving tourism hub, it shows that bold vision can completely elevate a region's economy.
From spiritual retreats to the Barmy Army. The Dharamshala cricket stadium didn't just bring global matches to the hills of Himachal; it brought a massive economic boom. Proof that when you build world-class infrastructure, the world comes to you.
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Gary Sobers, probably the greatest cricket all rounder of all time, passing away, takes me down the memory lane. I watched my first test match in 1966 at the age of 7, at the Brabourne stadium Mumbai, between India and West Indies. Pataudi and Sobers were captains. Clive Lloyd and Ajit Wadekar made their debut. Charlie Griffith, with a debatable action was then amongst the fastest bowlers in the world. Story has it that Sharmila Tagore briefly came to watch Pataudi play. And Sobers and Clive Lloyd speeded up the game to win, so that they could go to the Mahalakshmi race course. And there was talk of romance in the air between Sobers and Anju Mahendru.
That’s when my love for cricket began!
Rest in peace Sir Garfield Sobers.
🚨 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐂𝐂 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐡𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫'𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐎𝐃𝐈 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐩.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved sweeping changes to the formats of its flagship men’s global tournaments, introducing new competition structures for the 50-over and T20 World Cups while also endorsing a new 16-team global event for Associate nations.
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Madame Celeste Amarilla,
Vous êtes une femme méprisable et indigne de sa fonction.
Vous ne représentez pas le Paraguay, ce pays qui a transpiré la passion et l’honneur tout au long de la compétition. Par votre inconscience et votre racisme décomplexé, le monde entier a déjà oublié le parcours et l’effort historique que vos joueurs ont réalisés durant cette coupe du monde pour laisser place à une dame incompétente donnant la pire image possible de son pays.
Je ne laisserai jamais aux gens comme elle, la liberté de laisser propager leur haine et leur racisme à travers le monde.
इंग्लैंड के दिग्गज ऑलराउंडर और सफल कप्तानों में शुमार बेन स्टोक्स ने अंतरराष्ट्रीय क्रिकेट से संन्यास लेने का ऐलान कर दिया है. न्यूजीलैंड के खिलाफ ट्रेंट ब्रिज में खेला जा रहा मौजूदा टेस्ट मै�� उनके करियर का आखिरी अंतरराष्ट्रीय मुकाबला होगा.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s bat swing has been outstanding. What’s even more remarkable is how beautifully he clears his front foot to create room for balls aimed at his legs. This freedom allows him to play the way he does.
That innings was nothing short of spectacular!
On the occasion of Civil Service Day, my greetings and congratulations to all civil servants of India for their tireless service to citizens, their commitment to good governance, and their role in building a developed nation.
Let us resolve to set new benchmarks of professionalism and renew our passion for serving the nation with greater vigour under the leadership PM Shri @narendramodi ji.
नोएडा अंतर्राष्ट्रीय हवाई अड्डे के टर्मिनल भवन में अत्याधुनिक सुविधाओं को देखकर मन को बहुत संतोष हुआ। इस एयरपोर्ट से कनेक्टिविटी, निवेश और विकास को एक नई गति मिलेगी।
Not just a team. A family.
Not just a trophy. A dream for a billion of us.
PROUD to lead this group, PROUD to represent my India 🇮🇳🏆 A huge thank you to everyone standing beside me. You are the pillars of my strength 💙🙌🏼🫶🏻
Champions!
Congratulations to the Indian team on winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup!
This remarkable triumph reflects exceptional skills, determination and teamwork. They have shown outstanding grit through the tournament.
This victory has filled every Indian heart with pride and joy.
Well done, Team India!