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What prompted MCC to outlaw ‘bunny hop’ catches & what its new rule says

New guidelines on boundary line catches are designed to end confusion & prevent fielders from using multiple touches of the ball while being airborne outside the boundary.

Like father, like son: After cricket, Azhar’s son enters politics, named Telangana Congress general secy

Mohammad Asaduddin’s appointment comes after Jubilee Hills MLA Maganti Gopinath died of a heart attack, sparking speculation he may contest bypoll for Congress.

Kohli, Rohit, Maxwell—as cricket legends bow out, 2025 becomes year of big retirements

2025 heartbreaking for cricket fans, as several top stars bid farewell to either one format or completely exit all forms of international cricket.

Veteran legspinner Piyush Chawla retires from all formats of cricket

Chawla was part of the winning squad of 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup. He played for several IPL teams, including winning the title with Kolkata Knight Riders.

Bengaluru stampede: FIR against RCB, state cricket body & others

FIR was filed under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including sections 105(Culpable homicide not amounting to murder), 142(Unlawful assembly), and 115(Voluntarily causing hurt).

Punjab Kings opt to bowl against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL final

Both teams are fielding unchanged eleven from their previous games.

Even-stevens between RCB & Punjab Kings over the years. It’s down to a battle of nerves at IPL finale

They have played 36 matches against each other in IPL history, winning 18 each. Spectators can expect a pulsating contest between Kohli & Jamieson, and Iyer & Hazlewood.

Last dance, first chance: IPL to get 1st-time champion as RCB, Punjab Kings clash in final

IPL 2025 marks Royal Challengers Bengaluru's 4th IPL final appearance without a win, while Punjab Kings have reached the final only once, in 2014, when they lost to Kolkata Knight Riders.

Coach Ricky Ponting says Test snub has made Shreyas Iyer ‘hungrier’ for IPL trophy

Despite being in strong form, Punjab Kings captain Iyer was left out of India’s Test squad for the England tour, a decision Ponting says he feels gutted about.

‘Felt like was letting team down’—Maxwell bids goodbye to ODI cricket

The 36-year-old Australian batter wishes to focus on the upcoming T20 world cup scheduled for next year in India & Sri Lanka.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

Yudh Seva Medal for Major General SS Sharda, who led Indian Army’s info war during Op Sindoor

Independence Day honours for ADG Strat Comm team behind Op Sindoor’s strategic messaging, including the logo designer, for real-time narrative control & countering misinfo.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.