Sunil Gavaskar is a former Indian cricketer who is considered as one of the finest batsmen to have ever graced the field. He is the first-ever batsman to score over 10,000 runs in Test cricket and is also a recipient of the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan.
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04 January,2025 07:37 AM IST | Mumbai | Sunil GavaskarAshwin’s outspokenness in team meetings didn’t always make him Mr. Popular. Rocket Scientist, Professor were nicknames bestowed snidely on him by anonymous teammates who didn’t even have...... [Read More]
22 December,2024 07:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Sunil GavaskarIt is not very clear why there was such a long gap of 10 days between the first Test and the second at the Adelaide Oval. It gave Australian team a lot of time to assess where they went wrong in Perth, where they lost by 295 runs in 4 days... [Read More]
09 December,2024 09:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Sunil GavaskarThe Perth Test is barely two days old. Yet, the Indian team that looked uncertain and tentative v NZ appear to have put that away as a bad dream and are waking up to a new dawn in Oz... [Read More]
23 November,2024 07:44 AM IST | Mumbai | Sunil GavaskarThere is no better feeling for a batter to spend time out in the centre and feel the ball hit the middle of the bat. No amount of net practice is ever going to replace that feeling of flow and bat speed that one gets even after a short stay at the crease... [Read More]
10 November,2024 08:49 AM IST | Mumbai | Sunil GavaskarSome of Mumbai`s cricketing heroes, including legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar and former player Vinod Kambli, was on Sunday felicitated by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on the opening event of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Wankhede Stadium... [Read More]
12 January,2025 06:35 PM ISTTeam India`s pacer Mohammed Siraj ended the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on high, despite his side failing to claim the title. Here is all you need to know (Pic: File Pic)... [Read More]
05 January,2025 01:24 PM ISTDuring the fifth and final Test match against Team India, Australia`s ferocious pacer Scott Boland achieved a milestone. Here is all you need to know (Pic: AFP/X)... [Read More]
03 January,2025 03:48 PM ISTAddressing the media on Thursday, head coach Gautam Gambhir quashed crisis talks, be it with regards to leaked dressing room conversations or out-of-form captain Rohit Sharma’s inclusion in the playing XI for the upcoming Sydney Test. (Pic: AFP)... [Read More]
02 January,2025 10:32 AM ISTAhead of the fifth and final Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Pat Cummins and others were seen sweating out during the practice session at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Here is all you need to know (Pic: Amit Shah)... [Read More]
01 January,2025 01:40 PM ISTVirat Kohli and Australian youngster Sam Konstas were involved in a physical altercation on Thursday as tempers flared on the first day of the fourth Test. Tempers often flare on the cricket field, and in a similar vein, Midday examines instances where cricketers hit the lowest points of their careers following on-field controversies (Pic: AFP)... [Read More]
26 December,2024 02:47 PM IST"If I am not needed right now in the series, I am better off saying goodbye to the game," R Ashwin told India skipper Rohit Sharma before his surprise international retirement, refusing to let anyone else write his script after 14 years of service to the game. It is understood that retirement was on his mind after the home series against New Zealand, which India shockingly lost 0-3. He had made it clear to the team management that if he was not guaranteed a place in the playing eleven during the Australia series, he would not even travel Down Under. (Photos: AFP)... [Read More]
19 December,2024 11:46 AM ISTA rattled India limped to 48-4 as rain ruined the second session on the third day of the third Test against Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane on Monday (Pic: Amit Shah/@BCCI/X)... [Read More]
16 December,2024 12:36 PM ISTComedian Sunil Pal recently opened up about his traumatic kidnapping experience, sharing chilling details that left him shaken. He revealed that after the incident, he would never travel alone again. In a similar event, Pal also mentioned that `Welcome` actor Mushtaq Khan was also kidnapped by a gang in Meerut, who had initially planned to abduct Shakti Kapoor but failed. Sunil Pal expressed gratitude to the Uttar Pradesh Police for their prompt and effective action in ensuring his safe release... [Read More]
31 December,2024 07:57 PM ISTNaib Subedar Rakesh Kumar of 2 Para (Special Forces) was laid to rest with full military honors at his native place in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, on November 12. He made the ultimate sacrifice during an encounter with terrorists in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on November 10. Rakesh Kumar was part of an operation to neutralize militants when he was fatally injured. His bravery and dedication to his duty were remembered by family, friends, and fellow soldiers during the funeral. The nation mourns the loss of a courageous soldier who gave his life in the fight against terrorism. Rakesh Kumar`s sacrifice will always be honored and remembered as a symbol of courage and patriotism.... [Read More]
12 November,2024 05:29 PM ISTThe Great Indian Kapil Show is back on Netflix with Season 2. The funny stars of the show - Sunil Grover, Rajiv Thakur, Kiku Sharda, Archana Puran Singh - spoke to Mid-day about what to expect from the new season. Having worked together for so long, they are like family to each other, and there is no one-upmanship. Sunil revealed his favourite episode from season 1 - the opening when Ranbir Kapoor was the guest, and they enacted a romantic scene. For a further insight into their creative process, watch the full video!... [Read More]
19 September,2024 07:58 PM IST | MumbaiActor Suniel Shetty has several exciting projects lined up, including `Welcome 3,` `The Legend of Somnath,` and `Nanda Devi` with Lionsgate. He also speaks highly of Madhuri Dixit`s professionalism and reveals that he is eager to collaborate with her on a new project.... [Read More]
09 July,2024 06:37 PM ISTEid al-Fitr 2024: The Khan family hosted a lavish Eid party at Sohail Khan`s residence, attended by relatives, close friends, and Bollywood stars. Salman Khan, along with newlyweds Arbaaz Khan and Sshura, added glamour to the event. Other notable guests included Arhaan Khan, Genelia Deshmukh, Preity Zinta, Bobby Deol and his wife, Sunil Shetty, Vatsal Seth and Ishita Dutta, Ali Abbas Zafar, social media influencer Orry, Angad Bedi, and many more... [Read More]
12 April,2024 06:00 PM ISTThe Great Indian Kapil Sharma show will start streaming on Netflix from March 30. The members of the show - Kapil Sharma, Sunil Grover, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda and Archana Puran Singh got together for a hilarious interaction with the media. Kapil praised his co-actors Krushna and Sunil for being a part of the show... [Read More]
29 March,2024 05:53 PM ISTNetflix has announced a new weekly show with all the stars of The Kapil Sharma Show calling it `The Great Indian Kapil Show`. Kapil Sharma, Sunil Grover reunite after 6 years for the Netflix series. Archana Puran Singh, Kiku Sharda, Rajiv Thakur and Krushna Abhishek are also part of the show. Watch the full video for a fun session full of laughter. ... [Read More]
01 March,2024 01:01 PM ISTSit With Hitlist: Karan Johar shared poignant moments from his life that he wishes to archive, one of which is watching the film `Gandhi` from the comfort of his home. This experience held special significance as his father, Yash Johar, was a line producer for the Indian segments of the film. At a young age, Karan didn`t grasp the cinematic importance, but the day he learned they had special permissions to view it at home with director Richard Attenborough, Yash Johar, and Hiroo Johar, left him in awe. He recounted his family`s entry into the film industry and his father`s journey, which intertwined with legends like Dev Anand, Vijay Anand, Raj Kapoor, and Sunil Dutt. Karan also shed light on how `Dostana` and his father`s path to becoming a film director came into being, even mentioning his mother`s school days with Amitabh Bachchan. He even mentioned that their family business in Delhi was that of Nanking sweets, much like Dhanalaxmi Laddoos in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. ... [Read More]
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