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Anil Kumble predicts RCB to stick to same starting XI with Devdutt Padikkal instead of getting in Venkatesh Iyer

Anil Kumble predicts RCB to stick to same starting XI with Devdutt Padikkal instead of getting in Venkatesh Iyer

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3 min readMar 13, 2026 04:57 PM IST Venkatesh Iyer, after receiving a humongous bid in the 2025 auction, went to Kolkata Knight Riders, but was not able to justify the price he was paid. However, come the auction for the 2026 season, his price had fallen significantly to 7 crores from 23.5 crores and was acquired by defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Former player for the franchise, Anil Kumble, predicted that Iyer might not start in the playing XI for RCB in the upcoming season. “Not the starting XI. I don’t think he would be because you would still want the same starting XI. Devdutt Padikkal should play in the XI. He missed out on the last couple of important games for RCB because of injury. He is in outstanding form. So he will certainly take that role of that impact player, Devdutt batting and Suyash Sharma probably bowling,” the former RCB captain responded on Star Sports. “That was how they had structured last season’s lineup. So in that lineup, unlikely, unless they look …

India likely to stick with unchanged XI for must-win T20 World Cup Super 8 clash vs West Indies | Cricket News

India likely to stick with unchanged XI for must-win T20 World Cup Super 8 clash vs West Indies | Cricket News

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2 min readMar 1, 2026 03:45 PM IST India is likely to go in with an unchanged side for their must-win T20 World Cup Super 8 game against West Indies at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday. The Indian Express understands that the team doesn’t want to change the winning combination that defeated Zimbabwe on Thursday in Chennai. The reigning champions will continue to use Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma at the top, while Ishan Kishan is expected to bat at number three. Captain Suryakumar Yadav is expected to bat at number four. The winner of this game will qualify for the semifinals, along with South Africa, from Group 1. India lost to the Proteas in their Super 8 opener in Ahmedabad before returning to winning ways against Zimbabwe. The team tried a different combination against Zimbabwe, where they had dropped Rinku Singh and Washington Sundar and had included Samson and vice-captain Axar Patel. Meanwhile, Tilak Varma’s effortless shift to the number six role against Zimbabwe may have opened up a new dimension for …

UP School Teacher Beats Class 2 Boy ‘150 Times’ With Stick For Not Completing Homework | India News

UP School Teacher Beats Class 2 Boy ‘150 Times’ With Stick For Not Completing Homework | India News

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Last Updated:February 07, 2026, 16:11 IST A 10-year-old boy was allegedly beaten around 150 times with a stick by his teacher in Gonda for failing to complete his homework. The boy’s father said the child was warned not to tell anyone about the assault. (AI-Generated Image) A school teacher in Uttar Pradesh’s Gonda district has been booked for allegedly beating a student with a stick 150 times for not completing his homework, leaving visible injury marks on the child’s body. A 10-year-old boy, identified as Prakhar Singh, was assaulted by his English teacher in a school in the Karnailganj area after he failed to finish his homework, reported India Today. The child’s father filed a complaint, saying the teacher thrashed the boy ‘150 times’ with a stick. The Class 2 student’s father said he returned home limping, and his legs bore injury marks after the assault. The father also alleged that his son was warned not to tell anyone about the assault, offered biscuits as an incentive to stay silent, and threatened with further beatings …

BTS ARMY Divided As New Light Stick Ver 4 Sparks Heated Debate Ahead Of World Tour | Korean News

BTS ARMY Divided As New Light Stick Ver 4 Sparks Heated Debate Ahead Of World Tour | Korean News

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Last Updated:February 06, 2026, 02:30 IST BTS reveals the long-awaited ARMY Bomb Version 4, but a surprise update regarding the “obsolete” status of older light sticks has sparked a massive fan backlash. The new ARMY Bomb Ver. 4 features a centered BTS logo. The celebration of BTS’s highly anticipated full-group return has been met with a wave of mixed emotions. On Thursday, February 5, 2026, HYBE unveiled the teaser for the BTS Official Light Stick Ver. 4, signaling a new era for the global K-pop sensation. While the sleek new design—featuring the BTS logo suspended within a globe—initially generated excitement, the accompanying technical announcement has left a significant portion of the ARMY feeling “incredibly frustrated.” Innovation vs. Obsolescence: The Tech Debate The new ARMY Bomb comes nearly six years after the Map of the Soul Special Edition (SE) and introduces a refined wireless control system, expanded color gradations, and a dedicated app with venue-specific maps. However, the controversy lies in the “support timeline” shared on Weverse. According to the notice, while Ver. 3 and the …

‘Was ICC sleeping 3 years ago?’ Kamran Akmal wants Pakistan to stick to India game boycott at T20 World Cup | Cricket News

‘Was ICC sleeping 3 years ago?’ Kamran Akmal wants Pakistan to stick to India game boycott at T20 World Cup | Cricket News

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3 min readFeb 3, 2026 01:38 PM IST Former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal has slammed the International Cricket Council (ICC) for its position urging Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to reconsider their boycott of the game against India at the upcoming T20 World Cup, to be hosted by India and Sri Lanka. After Bangladesh pulled out of the T20 World Cup citing security concerns, Pakistan’s government too had stated that its team would not play against India. This led to the ICC asking the Pakistan Cricket Board to reconsider its stance. While the Pakistan Cricket Board is yet to officially inform the ICC about the decision to boycott the India game, former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal advocated for the PCB to stand firm on the decision. “PCB should not back down! The ICC has told the Pakistan Cricket Board to reconsider its stance of boycotting the India game. Was ICC sleeping when the Asia Cup happened in the hybrid model? Was ICC sleeping when India said it would not play the Champions Trophy in Pakistan and …

Oscar nominations 2026: Will Homebound stick the landing? Here’s when and where you can watch it live today

Oscar nominations 2026: Will Homebound stick the landing? Here’s when and where you can watch it live today

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Anticipation is running high ahead of the Oscars 2026 nominations, with many rooting for filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound to represent India on the global stage. The wait will finally end today as the nominations are set to be announced. Here’s when and where you can catch the live reveal. The nominations for the 98th Academy Awards will be announced later today. Oscars 2026 nominations to be out today The nominations will be announced by The Color Purple’s Danielle Brooks, a former nominee herself, and Thunderbolts and Top Gun: Maverick star Lewis Pullman. They will announce the nominations for all 24 categories live from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Science’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Los Angeles. The nominations for the 98th Oscars will be announced in two sections, with the first round coming at 8:30 ET/5:30 a.m. PT. The second set of nominations will be announced at 8:41 a.m. PT/5:41 a.m. PT. As per Indian Standard Time, the nominations will start around 5:30 pm. Audiences in India can tune in to the nominations announcement …

Aditya Dhar quashes rumours of Dhurandhar 2 getting postponed, confirms Ranveer Singh film will stick to March release

Aditya Dhar quashes rumours of Dhurandhar 2 getting postponed, confirms Ranveer Singh film will stick to March release

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Dhurandhar has become the toast of the nation. The spy thriller, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh in the lead, has emerged as a bona fide blockbuster at the box office. Fans are eagerly awaiting the second part of the film, which is set to release in theatres on March 19. It will clash at the box office with Yash-starrer Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups. Aditya Dhar promised fans that Dhurandhar 2 will release in March 2026. What Aditya Dhar said Amid reports that Dhurandhar 2 is postponed to avoid a clash, director Aditya Dhar has assured fans that there is no delay. Many fans who saw Dhurandhar multiple times in theatres took to their Instagram Stories to tag the director and share how much they loved the first part. A fan wrote, “I think it is more than a week since I went to watch Dhurandhar for a second time in the theatre and honestly, I am still obsessed with it, and I still feel like watching it again and again… You …

Will Team India stick to Gautam Gambhir’s mantra of all rounders over specialists? | Cricket News

Will Team India stick to Gautam Gambhir’s mantra of all rounders over specialists? | Cricket News

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In the first Test match against England in January 2024, Rohit Sharma’s team fielded three spin all-rounders on a dry surface in Hyderabad. England won the match by 28 runs after which India went back to their tried-and-tested template when facing visiting teams at home — true bounce, progressive spin and a bowling composition that didn’t overcomplicate itself; two seamers, a specialist tweaker and two world-class spin all-rounders. Bouncing back after the loss in the first Test, India won the series 4-1 with a simple fallback. Standing in for the injured Shubman Gill as Test captain for the first time, Rishabh Pant admitted that the teams could start at level pegging on a new and unfamiliar home base. “Generally, we have an outlook of how (our) grounds play, but there hasn’t been any Tests (here).” On a pitch that both captains “definitely” expected to bind the traditions of the Indian red-ball game — heavy runs on the first two days and turn thereafter — the hosts have all the more reason to simply trust their …

The Fire TV Stick 4K Max is back down to , its best price in a year

The Fire TV Stick 4K Max is back down to $35, its best price in a year

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Amazon’s Black Friday officially starts on November 20th, but in reality, it’s already well underway. For the past week or so, we’ve been seeing the retailer drop a number of good Black Friday deals, and the latest Fire TV Stick 4K Max is one of the best. Right now, you can buy the streaming stick for just $34.99 ($25 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target (through November 15th) which matches its 2025 record low and is just $2 shy of its best price to date. If you’re already embedded in Amazon’s ecosystem, this streaming device is a great pick. It offers deep Alexa integration, letting you search by actor or plot and even issue commands as specific as “Alexa, turn to ESPN on Sling TV” using the included Alexa Voice Remote. You can also turn your screen into an Echo Show smart display to showcase reminders, your calendar, or control compatible smart-home devices — including pulling up camera feeds without interrupting your show. And when you’re not actively watching, the Fire TV Stick 4K …

We can qualify for World Cup if we stick to the plan: Hardik Singh

We can qualify for World Cup if we stick to the plan: Hardik Singh

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India, currently holding a strong third position on the points table, are set to resume their campaign in the away leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024–25 (Men). Vice Captain Hardik Singh stressed the significance of aiming for the top spot in this prestigious tournament. “We have spoken about this within the squad and believe that if we stick to the plan, accumulate enough points, and push for wins—even securing points from draws and subsequent shootouts—we stand a great chance of qualifying for the World Cup through the Pro League,” said a confident Hardik. Providing further context, he added, “Belgium (currently ranked No.2) and the Netherlands (placed behind India at No.4) qualify automatically as co-hosts of the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup in 2026. That leaves England, who are on top, along with Germany and Spain, as the key competitors vying for qualification. Our matches against Argentina will also be crucial. This is a good challenge for us to have, and qualifying early would give us more time to prepare for the World Cup.” …