In a historic and emotional moment, legendary Georgian wrestling coach Vladimir Mestvirishvili—affectionately known as ‘Laado’—has been posthumously conferred the Padma Shri, becoming the first foreign coach ever to receive this prestigious civilian honour for his transformative role in Indian freestyle wrestling.
A decade ago, critics gave him just six months. Today, Jasprit Bumrah stands as a cornerstone of Indian cricket. We dive deep into his remarkable journey and his latest stellar performance that helped seal the T20I series against New Zealand.
In a surprise twist, Shreyas Iyer will now stay with the Indian T20I team for the full series against New Zealand after Tilak Varma’s comeback was postponed—igniting fresh debate over India’s middle-order strategy ahead of major tournaments.
With Washington Sundar and Tilak Varma facing fitness doubts, Team India is scrambling to arrange a February 4 warm-up match—possibly against South Africa or India ‘A’—to test backup options like Riyan Parag before the T20 World Cup.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape have cemented their status as the SA20’s first true sporting dynasty by clinching their third title in four seasons. Their secret? It’s not just star power—it’s a meticulously crafted, well-balanced squad and a winning culture that turns pressure into victory.
In a breathtaking display of power-hitting, Abhishek Sharma smashed a 14-ball fifty against New Zealand, etching his name just behind Yuvraj Singh in India’s T20I history books. We dive deep into the records, the context, and what this means for the future of Indian cricket.