Sunday, May 10
India's men's hockey team began their Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 campaign with a 1-0 victory over Korea. Mohammed Raheel scored the winning goal in the 15th minute. Goalkeeper Mohith HS made crucial saves to secure the win. The team displayed strong offence and defence throughout the match. This win gives India three points in their opening game.
Senuran Muthusamy, once doubtful of his international future after a tough 2019 debut in India, has made a remarkable comeback. After a stellar performance in Pakistan, he achieved a career-defining century against India, showcasing his growth as an all-rounder. He expressed deep gratitude for the support that enabled his resurgence.
Travis Head delivered a career-defining innings in the Ashes opener at Perth, smashing a century off just 69 balls. His aggressive 123 off 83 guided Australia to a remarkable victory, leaving England captain Ben Stokes shellshocked. This performance reignited memories of his match-winning efforts against India in major finals.
Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana's wedding to singer Palash Muchhal, scheduled for November 23, has been indefinitely postponed. Her father, Shriniwas Mandhana, was hospitalised in Sangli with symptoms resembling a heart attack. He is currently under medical observation, with potential need for angiography, leading to the halt of all wedding festivities.
Dale Steyn criticised India's bowling strategy on Day 2 of the second Test against South Africa, citing a lack of adaptation and overly defensive field placements. Senuran Muthusamy's maiden Test century and Marco Jansen's aggressive 93 were pivotal in South Africa reaching 489, a performance Anil Kumble lauded for its impact.
Muthusamy, who had made an unbeaten 89 against Pakistan in Rawalpindi last month, scored his maiden Test century. He made 109 off 206 balls. Jansen attacked the spinners and hit 93 from 91 balls. South Africa’s last four batters added 243 runs. Muthusamy and Kyle Verreynne put on 88 for the seventh wicket, and Muthusamy and Jansen added 97 for the ninth wicket.
