Friday, May 08
Mumbai Indians, a formidable IPL side, enter the 2026 auction with a strong squad after a successful 2025 season. Despite a few areas for refinement, their existing talent pool, including stars like Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav, positions them as strong contenders to end their title drought. Hardik Pandya's side looks formidable enough to take on any team.
Mumba Masters dominated Ganges Grandmasters with a 17-4 win. Defending champions Triveni Continental Kings started their title defence with a 9-7 victory over SG Pipers. Alireza Firouzja won a key match for the Kings. The Global Chess League Season 3 has begun with exciting clashes and strong performances from top players.
Lionel Messi's GOAT India Tour 2025 arrives in Mumbai, featuring a padel exhibition at the Cricket Club of India and a seven-a-side exhibition match at Wankhede Stadium. The tour will also include a private charity fashion show with memorabilia from Argentina's 2022 World Cup win.
Lionel Messi's hour-long visit to Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium during his GOAT India Tour 2025 was a resounding success, delighting fans and dignitaries alike. He shared a memorable moment with cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, presented with a signed jersey. The event also saw the launch of Project Maha-deva to support young footballers.
Hardik Pandya achieved a remarkable T20I milestone, becoming the first Indian to claim 100 wickets and score over 1,000 runs in the format. This historic feat was accomplished during the recent India vs. South Africa match. Pandya's all-round prowess continues to shine, adding his name to an elite global list of cricketers.
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar hailed Lionel Messi's Mumbai visit as a "golden moment," drawing parallels to India's 2011 Cricket World Cup triumph at the same venue. Tendulkar praised Messi's dedication, humility, and his role in inspiring young athletes, while also expressing hope for Indian football's future. The Argentine star reciprocated with a signed football.
