Sunday, May 10
Smriti Mandhana's wedding to Palash Muchhal has been indefinitely postponed due to her father's sudden hospitalisation. Palak Muchhal confirmed the sensitive situation, requesting privacy. Both Smriti's father and fiancé were hospitalised, though Palash has since been discharged. The family is focused on Mr Mandhana's recovery, with his condition stable but requiring observation.
Indian cricket stars, including Virat Kohli, Deepti Sharma, Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh, Kedar Jadhav, and Shikhar Dhawan, have paid heartfelt tributes to legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra, who passed away at 89. IPL teams also joined in mourning the iconic actor, remembering his charm, talent, and enduring legacy in Indian cinema.
Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra has passed away at 89 in Mumbai. The acclaimed star, known for his iconic roles, was also a cricket enthusiast. He once met cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on a flight. Dharmendra's family, including wife Hema Malini and children Sunny, Bobby, and Esha Deol, are prominent in the film industry. Many personalities are mourning his loss.
KL Rahul will captain India in the upcoming ODI series against South Africa, starting November 30, as Shubman Gill recovers from a neck injury. Ravindra Jadeja returns to the squad, while Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj are rested. Rishabh Pant, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Tilak Varma also make ODI comebacks.
Speculation swirled around cricketer Hardik Pandya's engagement after girlfriend Mahieka Sharma sported a diamond ring. Sharma, 24, addressed the rumours on Instagram, humorously dismissing them as a result of her enjoying "nice jewellery." The couple, who have an eight-year age gap, made their first public appearance in October. Pandya was previously married to Natasa Stankovic.
Jude Bellingham's late equalizer salvaged a 2-2 draw for Real Madrid against Elche, extending their winless streak to three games but maintaining their one-point lead over Barcelona. Real Madrid had to come from behind twice, with Bellingham scoring in the 87th minute. In other action, Atletico Madrid continued their winning run with a 1-0 victory over Getafe.
"I, like many others, took an instant liking to Dharmendra ji, the actor, who entertained us with his versatility. That on-screen bond became stronger off-screen when I met him. His energy was incredibly infectious, and he would always tell me, ‘Tumko dekhkar ek kilo khoon badh jaata hai mera.’ He had an effortless warmth, making everyone around him feel valued and special," Tendulkar wrote on X.
Lionel Messi orchestrated a dominant 4-0 victory for Inter Miami against FC Cincinnati, propelling them to the Eastern Conference championship. The Argentine maestro delivered a masterclass, scoring once and providing three crucial assists for Tadeo Allende (twice) and Mateo Silvetti. Miami's impressive performance sets them up for a shot at the MLS Cup.
Yashasvi Jaiswal achieved a significant personal milestone with his gritty fifty on a day that saw India's batting collapse in unbelievable fashion. Despite the collapse against South Africa's Marco Jansen and co., Jaiswal's composed 58 highlighted his rapid rise and elite company. SA have opted to bat again instead of enforcing the follow-on for India.
