Friday, May 08
Shimron Hetmyer says elite six-hitters focus on staying still, holding their shape, and keeping their eyes locked on the ball. He further explains how training begins with basics: ground strokes, singles, twos, and timing. Only after mastering balance and position do players expand into power-hitting.
Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection against the misuse of his name and image online. The court has directed social media platforms to treat his plea as a formal complaint and decide within a week, emphasizing the use of existing IT rules. This move highlights a growing trend of celebrities safeguarding their publicity rights.
India's 14-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed a blistering 171 off 95 balls against UAE in the U-19 Asia Cup opener. His innings featured a record-breaking 14 sixes, the most ever in a Youth ODI innings, and also saw him surpass multiple Asian and global records. This remarkable performance further solidifies Suryavanshi's status as a rising star in junior cricket.
Young Indian batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed a brilliant 171 against UAE in the U19 Asia Cup, marking him as the second-highest Indian scorer in U19 ODIs. His aggressive innings, featuring nine sixes, propelled India to a strong start. Suryavanshi also holds the record for the fastest Youth ODI century.
Bangladesh's Rizan Hossan expressed confidence in his team's ability to counter young Indian batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi in the U-19 Asia Cup final. Despite Suryavanshi's recent stellar form, Hossan believes Bangladesh has the talent to secure their second consecutive title. Despite Suryavanshi's record-breaking century recently, he highlighted Bangladesh's previous victory over India.
Vinesh Phogat, the 31-year-old Indian wrestler, has announced her return to competitive wrestling after an 18-month retirement. Driven by her enduring passion and a desire to achieve her Olympic dream, she aims for the Los Angeles 2028 Games. Phogat, who became a mother in July 2025, sees her son as her "biggest motivation" for this comeback.
