Thursday, May 14
Dr. Vece Paes, the Olympic bronze medalist in hockey, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of sportsmanship and dedication. Despite battling Parkinson's in his later years, he sought to recreate his lost Olympic medal, even borrowing one from a former teammate.
Yuvraj Singh lauded Shubman Gill's exceptional leadership and batting prowess in the recent Test series in England, highlighting his ability to silence critics and embrace responsibility. Gill's impressive performance, including four centuries, contributed significantly to India drawing the series 2-2. Yuvraj also praised Jadeja and Sundar's crucial partnership, emphasizing the team's resilience in the absence of senior players.
Arjun Tendulkar, son of Sachin Tendulkar, is reportedly engaged to Saaniya Chandok, granddaughter of Mumbai businessman Ravi Ghai. The families have yet to confirm the engagement, which reportedly took place on Wednesday. Saaniya's grandfather, Ravi Ghai, heads the Graviss Group, a prominent hospitality and food-and-beverage company with a 70-year legacy in the industry.
Young Indian batter Tilak Varma reflected on his impactful stint with Hampshire in county cricket, calling it a dream come true. He amassed 412 runs in seven matches, including two centuries, gaining invaluable experience both on and off the field. Hampshire praised Varma's talent and character.
Ravi Shastri lauded Virat Kohli's impactful captaincy, highlighting India's five-year reign as the top Test team. Shastri emphasized Kohli's aggressive yet fair approach, noting his exceptional batting performances in challenging overseas conditions. Kohli's leadership saw India achieve historic victories, including their first away Border-Gavaskar Trophy win, and he also excelled with the bat, averaging 54.80 as captain.
Chelsea has allocated $15.5 million in Club World Cup bonuses following their victory over Paris Saint-Germain. The bonus will be equally distributed among the players, with a portion donated to the family of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva, who tragically passed away.
Dr. Vece Paes, Olympian and father of Leander Paes, passed away at 80, leaving behind a legacy of contributions to Indian sports. He significantly impacted the BCCI by heading age verification and anti-doping departments, introducing the TW3 method to combat age fraud and launching educational programs featuring cricket icons.
Wayne Rooney has responded to Tom Brady's criticism of his work ethic during his brief tenure as Birmingham City's head coach. Brady, a minority owner, questioned Rooney's commitment in a documentary, leading Rooney to defend his approach and highlight the differences between football and the NFL. Despite the disagreement, Rooney expressed respect for Brady's athletic achievements.
Hasin Jahan, Mohammed Shami's estranged wife, has publicly accused the cricketer of neglecting their daughter Ayra's education while allegedly prioritizing the schooling of his girlfriend's children. Jahan claims Shami spends lavishly on his girlfriend and her children, including business class flights and elite school admissions, despite receiving Rs 4 lakh monthly alimony, with Rs 2.5 lakh specifically for Ayra's expenses.
Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, recently got engaged to Saaniya Chandhok, granddaughter of Mumbai entrepreneur Ravi Ghai. The intimate ceremony was attended by close family and friends. Sister Sara Tendulkar shared heartwarming photos with her future sister-in-law, expressing her joy. Saaniya is an entrepreneur and animal welfare advocate, founding Mr. PAWS, a pet care brand.
