Month: April 2025

[ad_1] Former Indian off-spinner R Ashwin revealed he contemplated retirement after his 100th Test but made the final decision during the Australia tour when he wasn't selected for the Perth Test, with Washington Sundar playing instead. Ashwin, who retired at the Gabba after the third Test against Australia, shared these details during a new podcast by Chennai Super Kings with Mike Hussey.Ashwin played his final Test match at the Gabba after featuring in the second Test at Adelaide. He had been left out of the playing eleven for the third Test where he announced his retirement.The 38-year-old spinner, who is currently playing for Chennai Super Kings, finished his Test career as India's second-highest wicket-taker with 537 scalps.PollWhat do you admire most about R. Ashwin's career?"To be very honest, I wanted to do it after my 100th Test. And then I […]

[ad_1] Yuzvendra Chahal once again proved why he is considered one of the Indian Premier League’s all-time great spinners, delivering a sensational hat-trick to derail Chennai Super Kings' innings and set multiple milestones in the process. Playing for Punjab Kings, Chahal’s brilliance came in the 19th over of CSK’s innings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Wednesday, as he picked up four wickets in just six balls to bowl out the hosts for 190 in 19.2 overs.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Chahal's spell came at a time when CSK were cruising at 177 for 5, courtesy of Sam Curran’s blistering 88 off 47 balls – the highest individual score for CSK this season. With Curran dismissed in the 18th over, MS Dhoni walked in to a deafening roar and began his innings in vintage style with […]

[ad_1] Kuldeep Yadav's friendly slap to Rinku Singh (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Cricket fans were caught off guard after a playful moment between Kuldeep Yadav and Rinku Singh went viral following the intense IPL clash between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday.In a clip, Kuldeep was seen giving Rinku a friendly slap during the post-match greetings. While it may have sparked curiosity online, the gesture was clearly in jest.PollWhat do you think is the key to KKR's recent success?Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The video that followed put any doubts to rest, showing the duo sharing laughs, making the ‘L’ sign — symbolising ‘Love’ — and enjoying warm off-field camaraderie.Watch:Both Kuldeep and Rinku hail from Uttar Pradesh and share a strong bond off the field, often engaging in friendly banter.Also […]

[ad_1] Image Credit (LinkedIn/ShailyaJaggi). Tata Motors' reputation for building tough cars was once again put to the test; albeit in an unexpected situation at a multi-level parking facility. A Tata Nexon bore the weight of a falling lift and another car yet came away with only minor damage.The owner of the SUV took to social media to share the incident. According to her, the SUV was parked in a multi-level parking lot when she received a call from the security team informing her that the lift above her car had failed. The lift, which also had a sedan parked in it, had collapsed, landing right on top of her Nexon.Surprisingly, the vehicle had held its ground with minimal visible damage. In the photos she posted, the sedan and the lift structure can be seen resting on the roof of the […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Caste census, which has been a key demand of several opposition parties in the last many elections, will finally be a reality with the Centre on Wednesday announcing nationwide caste count along with the next population census.The government, which had till now strongly resisted opposition demands for a caste census, justified its U-turn, citing the "political and non-transparent" caste enumeration being conducted by some opposition-ruled states in the name of surveys.Announcing the decision taken by the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the census comes under the purview of the Centre, but some states have done caste enumeration in "non-transparent" manner, which has created doubts in society."Considering all these facts and to ensure that the social fabric is not disturbed by politics, caste enumeration should be transparently included in the census instead of […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: In a surreal twist during Chennai Super Kings’ innings against Punjab Kings in IPL 2025, MS Dhoni hit a massive six, only for it to land in the hands of Ravindra Jadeja, who was stationed just outside the boundary rope as a substitute fielder. The bizarre moment, which sparked laughter among fans, came during the 19th over bowled by Yuzvendra Chahal, and quickly became a talking point across social media.It was a classic Dhoni shot, advancing down the pitch and launching the ball high over long-on. While the ball cleared the boundary comfortably, it was Jadeja, Dhoni’s long-time teammate, who nonchalantly caught it beyond the ropes.WatchChahal, who had been noteworthy all evening, produced an extraordinary final over that completely dismantled CSK’s lower order. After dismissing Dhoni for 11, he went on to take a stunning hat-trick, removing […]

[ad_1] Apple CEO Tim Cook told Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick that advanced robotics technology would be the key catalyst for bringing iPhone manufacturing to American soil, according to comments Lutnick made in a CNBC interview."I talked to Tim Cook the other day and said, 'When are you going to bring the iPhone?' When are you going to bring the iPhone manufacturing here?" Lutnick revealed. "He said, 'I need to have the robotic arms to do it at a scale and precision that would allow me to bring it here.'"The conversation comes as Apple secured a temporary exemption from President Trump's aggressive new tariffs on Chinese imports, which could have potentially increased iPhone Pro prices to over $2,000, according to Wedbush Securities estimates.Cook's direct approach with the Trump administration appears to have yielded dividends, with the Commerce Department announcing last week […]

[ad_1] Jannik Sinner. (Pic Credit - X) World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has revealed that he considered walking away from tennis earlier this year during a deeply turbulent period sparked by his three-month doping ban. In an emotional interview with Italian state broadcaster RAI, Sinner opened up about the toll the ordeal took on him — both mentally and emotionally."Yes," Sinner said, when asked if he had thought about quitting the sport. "I remember before the Australian Open this year, it wasn't a very happy time. I didn’t really feel comfortable in the locker room, where we were eating. Players were looking at me differently. I said to myself, ‘Maybe I need to take some time off after Australia.’ I didn't want [the ban], though."Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Despite the unease, Sinner went on to […]