Sunday, May 10
Odissi dancer Dona Ganguly has filed a police complaint against unknown individuals for abusive and derogatory remarks on social media. The offensive posts, targeting her after a performance at the Kolkata Film Festival, allegedly involved body shaming and defamation. Police are investigating, tracing the Facebook page and a linked mobile number.
Ravichandran Ashwin has publicly questioned Rishabh Pant's decision-making during India's Test series loss to South Africa, highlighting his dismissal in the first innings as a needless stroke. Despite the Test disappointment, the upcoming ODIs see the return of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, with the team aiming to rebound after a recent ODI series defeat.
Ranchi is buzzing as Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni were spotted together, reigniting fan excitement. New photos show Kohli on Dhoni's iconic Yamaha RX 100 amidst a collection of vintage bikes, and a warm selfie captures their enduring friendship.
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma expressed excitement about facing Indian veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the upcoming ODI series. He highlighted the unique energy the duo brings to the field, noting it creates a different atmosphere. Bavuma stated that while preparation will be thorough, the presence of these legends is an exciting prospect for the Proteas.
Usman Khawaja faces Cricket Australia's ire for calling the Perth Ashes Test pitch a "piece of s**t," contradicting the match referee's "very good" rating. Khawaja cited unpredictable bounce and batters being hit, even impacting Steve Smith. He noted pitches typically improve after the difficult opening day, a strategy his team often uses.
England captain Ben Stokes accepted criticism after the Ashes Test defeat, but rejected accusations of arrogance. He defended the team's preparation and preparation decisions, emphasizing learning from mistakes. Stokes urged confidence for the remaining four Tests, stating the team remains determined to win the Ashes.
Kapil Dev criticizes India's batting collapse, attributing it to a lack of domestic cricket exposure. He argues that modern batters, unlike past generations, don't play enough first-class games to develop skills against quality spin. Dev believes this decline reflects a weakened batting technique for challenging red-ball conditions, emphasizing the need to revive the domestic system.
Ranchi is buzzing as Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni were spotted together, reigniting fan excitement. New photos show Kohli on Dhoni's iconic Yamaha RX 100 amidst a collection of vintage bikes, and a warm selfie captures their enduring friendship.
India began their FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup campaign with a dominant 7-0 victory over Chile. Rosan Khujur and Dilraj Singh each scored twice. India's next match is against Oman. Other matches saw New Zealand defeat China and Argentina overcome Japan. Switzerland also secured a win against Oman. The tournament continues until December 10.
Following India's Test series loss to South Africa, Gautam Gambhir's coaching is under fire. Former cricketer AB de Villiers suggested Gambhir's emotional nature as a player might translate to his coaching, potentially unsettling the team. While acknowledging no single coaching formula works, De Villiers contrasted this with South Africa's calm coach, highlighting varied player preferences for leadership styles.
