Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters marched through Udine, Italy, ahead of the Italy vs Israel World Cup qualifier, demanding Israel’s exclusion from international football. Despite a Gaza ceasefire and tight security, clashes erupted between demonstrators and police outside the stadium. Italy won 3–0, but the match was overshadowed by chants, protests, and anger at Italy’s football federation for refusing to boycott Israel.
16 October,2025 12:03 AM IST
Rohit Sharma opens up about his special bond with Cheteshwar Pujara, sharing insights into their partnership on and off the field. He talks about the many arguments they've had, but also the mutual respect that drives their teamwork. Rohit highlights Pujara’s incredible resilience at the crease—standing firm like a rock, wearing down bowlers, and becoming nearly impossible to run out. Watch this candid conversation about teamwork, toughness, and friendship in cricket.
08 June,2025 06:30 PM IST
At the launch of Pooja Pujara’s book, The Diary of a Cricketer’s Wife, Rohit Sharma took the stage and charmed the audience by sharing a light-hearted memory from his early days with Cheteshwar Pujara. He recalled a moment during the West Indies tour when Pujara ignored his advice—and later regretted it—leaving everyone in splits with his candid storytelling.
07 June,2025 07:14 PM IST
The Maharashtra Cricket Association is hosting the inaugural edition of the Women’s Maharashtra Premier League (WMPL). Ahead of the season, Ratnagiri Jets skipper Smriti Mandhana, along with Devieka Palshikaar, the team’s Lead Performance Coach, addressed key questions from the media. Speaking on WMPL’s impact on women’s cricket, Smriti called it “revolutionary”, adding that having a platform like WMPL is a game-changer for aspiring female cricketers. Mandhana also answered on the if superstar culture hampers team performance. Take a look.
05 June,2025 08:16 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
