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IPL 2025 SRH vs RR Playing 11; Rajasthan Royals opted to field first

IPL 2025 SRH vs RR Playing 11; Rajasthan Royals opted to field first

IPL 2025 SRH vs RR Playing 11: Pat Cummins-led Sunrisers Hyderabad is scheduled to face Riyan Parag-led Rajasthan Royals to play the 2nd match of IPL 2025 on March 23 in Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. IPL 2025 SRH vs RR Playing 11 Samson has confirmed that he hasn’t fully recovered from his finger injury, and will not lead the team in the first three fixtures. Riyan Parag will take over, with Samson featuring as a pure batter. Given the injury is to his finger, RR could swap him in and out as an impact player. Sanju Samson averages 52.70 and strikes at 162.65 in T20s at the Hyderabad venue. He has 527 runs in 12 innings there, including two fifties and as many centuries. In his last two seasons (2022 and 2023), Mohammed Shami picked 28 PowerPlay wickets in 33 matches, and conceded runs at just 7.08. In the season when the impact player rule was first introduced (IPL 2023), he conceded runs at 7.50 in the first six overs. Rajasthan Royals won the toss …

Rohit Sharma ‘Dropped’ Not ‘Opted To Rest’: Gautam Gambhir’s Team India Slammed By Great

Rohit Sharma ‘Dropped’ Not ‘Opted To Rest’: Gautam Gambhir’s Team India Slammed By Great

Several experts were taken aback after India skipper Rohit Sharma ‘opted out’ of the Playing XI for the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney on Friday. India are being led by star pacer Jasprit Bumrah for the final Test of the five-match series. The hosts have already gained an unassailable 2-1 lead after winning the fourth match in Melbourne by 184 runs. Rohit was facing severe criticism for his poor leadership and batting skills from many former cricketers and fans. Under Bumrah’s captaincy, India won the opening Test by 10 wickets and he was handed over the job again for the final game.  At the toss, Bumrah stated that Rohit “has opted to rest”. However, this statement from the pacer was completely turned down by the former Australian cricketer Mark Taylor.  Taylor stated that Rohit has been “dropped” as no captain will ever choose to rest in the final game of the series.  “To be honest, that’s, what do I call that. That’s once again, sidestepping the point. The bottom line is the captain …

Did you know Shraddha Kapoor opted for lettuce and vegetables while preparing for Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar’s bi*ini song with Ranbir Kapoor? Find more

Did you know Shraddha Kapoor opted for lettuce and vegetables while preparing for Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar’s bi*ini song with Ranbir Kapoor? Find more

Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor, known for her stellar acting and fitness dedication, is also a foodie who loves sharing cheat meals on social media. However, for a bi*ini song shoot in Ranbir Kapoor’s Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar, she once stuck to a strict diet of just lettuce and vegetables, showcasing her commitment to her craft. In an interview with Times Now, Shraddha Kapoor’s cousin Zanai Bhosle shared her admiration for the actress’s journey. Recalling the impact of Aashiqui 2, she expressed how proud she felt witnessing Shraddha’s performance. Reflecting on her role in Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar, Zanai admitted it was an emotional moment that brought tears to her eyes. Her heartfelt pride underscores the actress’ incredible achievements and the recognition she truly deserves.  Reflecting on Shraddha Kapoor’s dedication during her preparation for a bi*ini song in Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar with Ranbir Kapoor, cousin Zanai Bhosle shared an amusing dinner anecdote. During a visit to Mizu, the actress stuck to a strict vegetarian vegan diet, opting only for lettuce and vegetables. Zanai shared, “I …

What is Ayyappa Deeksha? Times why Ram Charan opted to go barefoot for Game Changer teaser launch and on a flight for Oscars

What is Ayyappa Deeksha? Times why Ram Charan opted to go barefoot for Game Changer teaser launch and on a flight for Oscars

A few days ago, Ram Charan arrived barefoot at the teaser launch event of his highly anticipated film Game Changer in Lucknow. He sported an all-black look alongside his co-star Kiara Advani at the grand ceremony. Do you know why the actor did so at the event? It’s because Ram Charan is currently observing Ayyappa Deeksha. What is Ayyappa Deeksha? Ayyappa Deeksha is a 41-day Hindu religious observance practiced by devotees of Swamy Ayyappa before their pilgrimage to the Sabarimala temple in Kerala. The fast highlights the importance of austerity and self-discipline for those seeking spiritual growth and a deeper connection with the Divine. During this period, devotees must follow several guidelines, especially before ascending the 18 steps (pathinettu padikal) to the temple. One of the key aspects of the observance is wearing a bead chain with a locket of Sree Ayyappan. Once the chain is worn, devotees commit to a lifestyle free of indulgences and worldly distractions, including abstaining from smoking and alcohol. While Ayyappan worship has been practiced in Kerala for centuries, the …

IND vs NZ 2nd Test Playing 11; New Zealand Opted to Bat

IND vs NZ 2nd Test Playing 11; New Zealand Opted to Bat

IND vs NZ 2nd Test Playing 11: Rohit Sharma-led India is scheduled to play in the second test of the New Zealand tour of India 2024 against Tom Latham-led New Zealand on October 24 at MCA Stadium. India lost the first test at Bengaluru where the visitors secured 8 wicket victory. Despite the century from Sarafaraz Khan and a 99 from Rishabh Pant in the second innings, India failed to keep wickets, resulting in their defeat. Coming to the match, New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat. While speaking at the toss, Tom Latham said, “We’re going to have a bat. Surface slightly different to what it was last week. Not a lot of grass.” 🚨 Toss Update 🚨 New Zealand win the toss and elect to bat in the 2nd Test in Pune. Live – https://t.co/YVjSnKCtlI#TeamIndia | #INDvNZ | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/LCj6ActryZ — BCCI (@BCCI) October 24, 2024 “Might produce a bit of spin as we expect when we come to these parts of the world. Obviously a really proud moment for this …

AUSW vs NZW Playing 11; Australia Women Opted to Bat

AUSW vs NZW Playing 11: The 10th match of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 match was played between Australia and New Zealand on October 08 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Both New Zealand and Australia will be expecting a positive result in the high-profile Trans-Tasman rivalry in the stages of the ICC event. Currently, New Zealand and Australia secured 1st and 2nd place in the Group A points table. Australian women won the toss and opted to bat. While speaking at the toss, “We will bat first. I think the tournament has shown that it’s difficult to chase, get a score and hope for the bowlers to deliver. A bit more grass on this wicket, hopefully, we can take advantage. Just one change – Grace Harris comes in for Darcie Brown, a like-for-like replacement,” said Alyssa Healy. Alyssa Healy (image: X) Meanwhile, New Zealand captain Sophie Devine said, “We would have batted first, the surface tends to get slower, but we’ll need to bowl well and restrict them to a low score. That match against …

BANW vs ENGW Playing 11; England Opted to Bat First

BANW vs ENGW Playing 11: The 6th match of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be played between Bangladesh and England women on October 05 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Bangladesh women have won their first match of the group stage match against Scotland while England women are set to play their first match of the tournament. Check: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Points Table, NRR, Team Standings England Women won the toss and opted to bat. While speaking at the toss, Heather Knight said, “We gonna have a bat. We have trained here and watched the competition. We got 4 spinners today. We have been preparing for a long today and you gotta be really smart in our approach.” First #T20WorldCup XI is in! 🙌 Batting first against Bangladesh, come on England! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿#EnglandCricket pic.twitter.com/G6AhBps6Jz — England Cricket (@englandcricket) October 5, 2024 Nigar Sultana said, “We would have done the same thing. We played well as a batting unit in the last game. We have just one change. It was a very emotional game …

Russell, Pooran Opted Out of West Indies White Ball Squad for Sri Lanka Tour

The Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced the ODI and T20I squad for the Sri Lanka tour where big names like Andre Russell and Nicholas Pooran will start in the second week of October. With the likes of Shimron Hetmyer and Akeal Hosein opting out of the series, the selectors have named a few uncapped players who impressed in the recent edition of the Caribbean Premier League 2024 (CPL). Terrance Hinds has picked up eight wickets in as many games and Shamar Springer, who picked up 12 in nine games in the ongoing CPL, has been included in the T20I series following their splendid performance. West Indies T20I and ODI Squads Announced for Sri Lanka Tour 🏏🌴Read More 🔽 https://t.co/0PAp6HJZEe#SLvWI #MenInMaroon — Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) October 4, 2024 Meanwhile, head coach Daren Sammy confirmed that the senior cricketers wanted to opt out of the series following a hectic CPL. Some of them are also dealing with injuries and are currently in rehabilitation. “The tour of Sri Lanka gives us a chance to test our depth …

BANW vs SCOW Playing 11; Bangladesh Women Opted to Bat

BANW vs SCOW Playing 11: The highly anticipated Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 is set to begin with the hosts Bangladesh Women and Scotland women playing in the inaugural match on October 03 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Bangladesh women won the toss and opted to bat. While speaking at the toss, Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana said, “We want to bat first. Seeing the conditions, think it will be good for batting. Should come on to the bat nicely We’ve been preparing ourselves very well. Win against Pakistan in the warmup games was very nice for us. Cricket is growing nicely in Bangladesh. We’re here to show that.” Meanwhile, the Scotland women’s captain Kathryn Bryce said, “We’d have had a bat first as well but excited to go out there and chase. Pretty good conditions out here, heat is probably the main thing. It’s been absolutely fantastic, been hectic with all the media. Everyone’s really excited and prepared to go. BANW vs SCOW Playing 11 Bangladesh Women: Murshida Khatun, Shathi Rani, Sobhana Mostary, Nigar Sultana(w/c), Taj …

Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor, Anushka Sharma: Star mums who opted for prenatal yoga before welcoming their child

Eating right and taking enough rest during pregnancy is important. But staying healthy is equally essential. Many celebrity mums have taught us the importance of exercising during the initial stages of motherhood, with prenatal yoga being a favourite. Take a look: Star mums practising prenatal yoga Deepika Padukone Bollywood’s reigning queen and soon-to-be mother Deepika Padukone has been busy making us fall in love with her pregnancy glow, each time she steps out. Well, in a recent social media post, Deepika opened up about self-care and revealed that she does the Viparita Karani every day even during her pregnancy. She even attached a picture of herself acing the yoga asana, leaving fans gushing over her baby bump   Soha Ali Khan In 2017, Kunal Kemmu and Soha Ali Khan welcomed their beautiful daughter Inaaya Naumi Kemmu into the world. But before delivery, the mommy-to-be practised yoga regularly in order to prepare her body for labour and the hormones that follow. To inspire her fans, Soha also shared photographs from her prenatal yoga classes   Kareena …