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‘Dream to see the talent on the world stage’: Dublin Guardians co-owner Rahul Dravid excited for inaugural ETPL

‘Dream to see the talent on the world stage’: Dublin Guardians co-owner Rahul Dravid excited for inaugural ETPL

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Indian cricket legend Rahul Dravid has high expectations of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) to be held later this year in The Hague and Dublin. An exciting project by all means! (ETPL) Dravid co-owns one of the six franchises in the league, Dublin Guardians. He is part of an Indian consortium that is the financial force behind the Guardians. “It’s absolutely brilliant to be involved. When I first heard about this, it was really exciting,” Dravid said. Also Read: Jammu and Kashmir pride Auqib Nabi impresses on return but he should follow Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Anshul Kamboj example “I’ve always loved the passion and energy of cricket in Europe. The passion with which the players play the game. “I’ve seen the passion of grassroots, and also the T20 World Cup has shown the talent, too. “That’s something we can grow and build. It would be a dream to see the talent on the world stage,” he added. Ashwin in the picture too! Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will captain the Guardians during the league’s …

Goa nightclub fire: Mapusa court grants bail to co-owner

Goa nightclub fire: Mapusa court grants bail to co-owner

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A district court in Goa`s Mapusa on Tuesday granted bail to Ajay Gupta, co-owner of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, where a devastating fire in December last year claimed 25 lives, reported the ANI. Gupta had been arrested in New Delhi over three months ago before securing bail, his counsel confirmed. The tragic blaze occurred on December 6 at the nightclub in Goa, resulting in 25 fatalities and leaving several others injured. The incident triggered widespread outrage and prompted a detailed investigation into safety lapses. Co-owners and Allegations Gupta co-owns the establishment along with Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra. Authorities initiated criminal proceedings against the owners, citing alleged negligence and violations of mandatory fire safety norms. According to police, a fireworks event was conducted at the venue without adequate fire safety equipment. It was also alleged that the premises lacked proper emergency exits on key floors, despite organisers being aware of the risks, as per the ANI. The case According to the ANI, the Goa Police registered a case on December 7 at the …

Who is Kavya Maran? Sunrisers co-owner under fire for buying Pakistani player Abrar Ahmed for The Hundred in England| India News

Who is Kavya Maran? Sunrisers co-owner under fire for buying Pakistani player Abrar Ahmed for The Hundred in England| India News

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Indian businesswoman and cricket franchise executive Kavya Maran has found herself at the centre of an online storm after her team’s decision at the men’s player auction of The Hundred. Born on August 6, 1992, in Chennai, Kavya studied Commerce degree from Stella Maris College and MBA from Warwick Business School. (REUTERS) The controversy began when the Sunrisers franchise secured the services of Pakistan’s mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed for $255,000, making him the first Pakistani cricketer to be signed by an Indian-owned team in the tournament. Soon after the pick, criticism erupted across social media platforms, with many Indian fans questioning the decision and accusing the franchise of ignoring “national sentiment”. Also read | Explained: Why Sunrisers Leeds’ purchase of Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed has created controversy The backlash has largely been directed at Kavya Maran, who was present at the auction table alongside head coach Daniel Vettori when the bid was made. She is one of the most visible faces associated with the Sunrisers group and frequently appears during matches involving Sunrisers Hyderabad in …

Ratcliffe Gets Away Scot-Free: FA Issues Warning To Man United Co-Owner, No Further Action | India News

Ratcliffe Gets Away Scot-Free: FA Issues Warning To Man United Co-Owner, No Further Action | India News

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Last Updated:February 21, 2026, 16:30 IST The FA won’t punish Jim Ratcliffe for his immigration comments. He apologized after backlash but stays co-owner as Man United pursue a Champions League finish in the PL. Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe (AP) The Football Association (FA) will take no disciplinary action against Jim Ratcliffe after the Manchester United co-owner said Britain had been “colonised” by immigrants. In a brief statement on Saturday, the FA confirmed the billionaire had been reminded of his responsibilities but would face no punishment. “As background guidance, we have issued Sir Jim Ratcliffe with a reminder of his responsibilities as a Participant in English football when taking part in media interviews. We won’t be taking any further action,” the FA said. Ratcliffe apologised last week for his choice of language but defended raising concerns about immigration. His remarks, made in a February 11 interview, sparked political backlash, including criticism from Prime Minister Keir Starmer. “You can’t have an economy with 9 million people on benefits and huge levels of immigrants coming in. I …

Manchester United say they are ‘inclusive and welcoming’ amid storm over co-owner Jim Ratcliffe’s comments on immigrants | Football News

Manchester United say they are ‘inclusive and welcoming’ amid storm over co-owner Jim Ratcliffe’s comments on immigrants | Football News

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3 min readFeb 13, 2026 04:43 PM IST An embattled Manchester United have asserted that they are “an inclusive and welcoming club” after co-owner Jim Ratcliffe attracted widespread condemnation for saying that the United Kingdom has been “colonised by immigrants”. While they took care to not have any mention of Ratcliffe or his comments in their lengthy statement, United affirmed their commitment to “equality, diversity and inclusion” and described said that Manchester is “a city that anyone can call home”. United in their statement went on to enlist various campaigns that they have undertaken to emphasise their point. “Since launching All Red All Equal in 2016, we have embedded equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do,” said the club. “Over the course of this season, we have participated in events and initiatives at our men’s and women’s games marking mental health, LGBTQ+ inclusion, No Room for Racism, violence against women and girls and homophobic chanting. “We have also celebrated our supporters’ clubs’ events, including our Disabled Supporters’ Association’s Christmas Party and our Jewish Supporters’ …

Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe claims ‘UK has been colonised by immigrants’ | Football News

Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe claims ‘UK has been colonised by immigrants’ | Football News

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3 min readFeb 12, 2026 12:13 PM IST Manchester United’s part owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has claimed in an interview that Britain has been “colonised” by immigrants”, who are draining resources from the state. Ratcliffe is one of the country’s richest men, who owns 28.94 per cent of the Red Devils. “You can’t have an economy with nine million people on benefits and huge levels of immigrants coming in,” Ratcliffe told Sky News. “I mean, the UK has been colonised. It’s costing too much money. The UK has been colonised by immigrants, really, hasn’t it? I mean, the population of the UK was 58 million in 2020, now it’s 70 million. That’s 12 million people.” The Sky News factchecked Ratcliffe’s numbers by quoting official data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), which, the report said, estimated that the population of the UK was 67 million in mid-2020 and 70 million in mid-2024. The UK population was estimated at 58.9 million in 2000. Ratcliffe’s comments are in sharp contrast to United’s own squad which had …

‘I Was Only A Partner, Don’t Know Anything Else’: Detained Goa Nightclub Co-Owner Ajay Gupta | India News

‘I Was Only A Partner, Don’t Know Anything Else’: Detained Goa Nightclub Co-Owner Ajay Gupta | India News

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Last Updated:December 10, 2025, 10:09 IST Ajay Gupta, a co-owner of Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, has claimed he was “only a partner”, further asserting that he does not know anything else. A photo of Ajay Gupta (L)/ The scene of fire at the Goa nightclub (R) (PTI) Ajay Gupta, one of the four owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in North Goa, who was detained in Delhi, has asserted that his involvement in the nightclub was limited, thus distancing himself from operational responsibilities and decisions that may have contributed to the incident. Speaking exclusively to News18 India after his detention, Gupta said, “I was only a partner, I don’t know anything else.” Following his detention, Ajay Gupta will be brought to Goa on Wednesday for questioning in connection with the tragic fire that claimed 25 lives at the nightclub. Gupta’s name, along with that of the Luthra Brothers, Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, appears on the nightclub’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) documents, indicating his official association with the business. According to police …

Goa Nightclub Fire: Police Detain Co-Owner Ajay Gupta In Delhi, Fact-Check Congress | India News

Goa Nightclub Fire: Police Detain Co-Owner Ajay Gupta In Delhi, Fact-Check Congress | India News

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Last Updated:December 10, 2025, 09:25 IST A Lookout Circular (LOC) was issued against Gupta, and when he was not found at his residence, an arrest warrant was obtained. Following this, he was detained in New Delhi. Ajay Gupta, co-owner of Goa club, detained in New Delhi. (Image: ANI) The Goa Police on Tuesday detained co-owner Ajay Gupta, a resident of New Delhi, in connection with the fire incident at Birch by Romeo Lane restaurant-cum-bar in North Goa. A Lookout Circular (LOC) was issued against Gupta, and when he was not found at his residence, an arrest warrant was obtained. Following this, he was detained in New Delhi. Meanwhile, sources informed that Gupta — who was detained in Delhi — reportedly got himself admitted late at night to a hospital in Lajpat Nagar, citing a spine-related ailment. He has been taken into custody by the Goa Police. If the Goa Police formally arrest Ajay Gupta, they will obtain a transit remand and take him to Goa, where he is expected to be produced in court on …

Goa nightclub`s co-owner vows support for families of 25 fire tragedy victims

Goa nightclub`s co-owner vows support for families of 25 fire tragedy victims

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Saurabh Luthra, the co-owner of the nightclub where a fire broke out late on Decemeber 6 killing 25 people, expressed “profound grief” over the incident and vowed to provide assistance, support, and cooperation to the victims` families in “every possible form”, news agency IANS reported. Luthra made the announcement in a post on social media on Monday. The post comes at a time when police teams have been sent from Goa to Delhi to arrest the management of the `Birch by Romeo Lane` club, located in North Goa`s Arpora area, some 25 kilometres away from Panaji.    The victims comprised 20 employees of the nightclub and five tourists, including four from Delhi. The five injured were undergoing treatment at the government-run Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), PTI reported. Saurabh Luthra has been named in the FIR in connection with the incident along with co-owner Gaurav Luthra. “The management expresses profound grief and is deeply shaken by the tragic loss of lives resulting from the unfortunate incident at Birch,” Saurabh Luthra`s Instagram post read. He …

Why is Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal requesting for MI vs DC venue change from Wankhede?

Why is Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal requesting for MI vs DC venue change from Wankhede?

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Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal reportedly has requested the organisers to move his franchise’s all-important Indian Premier League 2025 match against Mumbai Indians in the wake of a possible washout due to inclement weather predictions in the city. The virtual knockout MI vs DC clash will be played on Wednesday in Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. According to a report by ESPNcricinfo, Jindal’s request came after the May 23 fixture between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and SunRisers Hyderabad in Bengaluru was shifted to Lucknow after RCB’s last match at the Chinnaswamy Stadium was washed out. There are rain predictions for the MI vs DC game in Mumbai on Wednesday as well. “The IPL Match No. 65 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) has been relocated to the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, due to unfavourable weather conditions in Bengaluru,” the BCCI said in the statement. Story continues below this ad The BCCI has also increased the extra time to complete matches to 120 minutes from the existing one hour. The step has …