Month: May 2025

[ad_1] MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma In a remarkable coincidence that has stirred the sentiments of Indian cricket fans, both MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma announced their retirements at the exact same time—19:29 IST. The uncanny symmetry doesn’t end there. Both legends played their final home Test at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium and wrapped up their red-ball careers with a last appearance in Melbourne.Rohit Sharma, 38, announced his retirement from Test cricket via Instagram on Wednesday evening. "It’s been an absolute honour to represent my country in whites. Thank you for all the love and support over the years," he wrote. This comes on the heels of a TOI report suggesting that Rohit was not a guaranteed pick for the upcoming Test series in England, with the BCCI eyeing a new leadership direction.The timing, 19:29, instantly drew parallels with Dhoni’s own […]

[ad_1] Rohit sharma with Gautam gambhir Moments after Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket on Wednesday, Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir shared a heartfelt message on his X (formerly twitter) handle. Taking to social media, Gambhir wrote: "A master, a leader & a gem! #RohitSharma", appreciating Rohit’s immense contribution to Indian cricket in the longest format. This comes just days after Gambhir had firmly dismissed speculation about tension between him and Rohit. Speaking at the ABP India At 2047 Summit earlier this week, the coach addressed the chatter head-on: “Yeh sirf kuch logon ne jo YouTube channel chala rahe hain, ya jo ‘experts’ bane baithe hain TRP ke liye bola hai,” he said. “We won the Champions Trophy just two months ago—imagine if we hadn’t. What kind of questions would you be asking me then?”Rohit Sharma’s Final […]

[ad_1] In a cinematic landscape driven by high-budget spectacles, action-packed sequences, and star-studded lineups, Chhaava, a film rooted in the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, has carved a unique space by resonating deeply with audiences, especially in Maharashtra. Its success lies not in glitz, but in its grounded narrative and cultural authenticity.Mahesh Manjrekar’s recent comment underscores the sentiment: “Vicky Kaushal is a very fine actor. His film Chhaava collected Rs 800 crore worldwide. But Vicky Kaushal can never say that people came to see him. The audience came to see your character. So my Maharashtra has saved the Hindi film industry.”This statement triggered a broader debate: Are viewers now prioritizing emotional resonance over celebrity recognition? ETimes spoke to audiences to understand what drew them to Chhaava.Historical dramas are becoming the new blockbustersHistorical films have always walked a tightrope between entertainment […]

[ad_1] Afghanistan's Sediqullah Atal celebrates after scoring fifty during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Australia and Afghanistan, in Lahore, Pakistan. AP/PTI Delhi Capitals on Wednesday announced the signing of 23-year-old Afghanistan batter Sediqullah Atal as a replacement for Harry Brook. England batter Harry Brook opted out of IPL 2025 due to personal reasons.Atal, who made headlines with his heroic 85-run knock against Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this year, has played 49 T20s across various competitions, scoring 1,507 runs at an average of 34.25, including 13 half-centuries. Sediqullah Atal will join Delhi Capitals for his base price of Rs 1.25 Crore. Sediqullah Atal from Afghanistan has scored 1507 T20 runs in 49 matches. The left-handed batter made his T20I debut in 2023 and has represented Afghanistan in all three formats.He first rose to prominence during the […]

[ad_1] Rohit Sharma on Wednesday announced his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect ending all speculations about his future in the longest format and leaving India in the need of a new captain for the upcoming five-match series against England. (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) On Wednesday, Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket via a story on his Instagram handle."Hello everyone, I would just like to share that I am retiring from Test cricket. It's been an absolute honour to represent my country in whites. Thank you for all the love and support over the years. I will continue to represent India in the ODI format."Having already retired from T20 Internationals after the World Cup last year, Rohit will now only be seen leading India in the ODI format.The 38-year-old was India's most prolific Test batter in the second […]

[ad_1] Indian stock markets vs Pakistan stock markets - it’s a telling and contrasting story of strength and resilience versus jitters and weakness! In the last two weeks since the Pahalgam terror attack, the Pakistan stock market has crashed. India’s economic warfare - suspension of Indus Waters Treaty, ban of imports, ships and parcels - have left investors in the Pakistan stock markets rattled. Add to that Operation Sindoor carried out by the Indian armed forces on May 7 to target nine terrorist facilities in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir. Indian stock markets, on the other hand, have actually rallied smartly.India vs Pakistan Stock Markets: How Have Nifty 50, BSE Sensex Performed Since April 22?Congratulations!You have successfully cast your voteLogin to view resultIndian stock market indices, Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex, have actually risen strongly since April 22, 2025. On […]