The joy and jubilation for the ICC Champions Trophy seems to be over. Now it is time for normalcy to regain again. Rohit Sharma returned to Mumbai where he has received a hero’s welcome. In other news, Rohit, Kohli and MS Dhoni are likely to travel to Mussoorie to attend Rishabh Pant’s sister’s wedding. Coming to IPL, as per reports KL Rahul has denied taking on the captaincy role for Delhi Capitals.
KL Rahul denies DC captaincy
The Delhi Capitals are without a captain after previous captain Rishabh Pant switched trades in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. It was assumed that the former LSG captain would be taking up the captain’s role in the upcoming edition of the IPL. However, as per reports, KL Rahul has denied taking up the captaincy role for the Capitals. With KL Rahul having denied the opportunity, Axar Patel remains the only option to take up the leadership role. Read More: KL Rahul declines Delhi Capitals’s captaincy offer for IPL 2025: Reports
Shreyas Iyer deserves Respect
Ace batter Shreyas Iyer was disappointed when Kolkata Knight Riders didn’t retain him for IPL 2025. Iyer went on to lead his side to win IPL 2024 defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad in the finals. But on IPL 2025 deadline day, the IPL winning captain was not retained. He went down the hammer and Punjab Kings roped in the superstar for a whopping price of 26.75 crores. Read More: “Didn’t get recognition” – Shreyas Iyer unhappy with KKR for not being retained after winning IPL?
Hero’s welcome for Hitman
The India Cricket Team captain Rohit Sharma received a hero’s welcome after his touchdown in Mumbai. The Hitman reached his hometown from Dubai after lifting the ICC Champions Trophy title in Dubai on Sunday. Rohit’s powerful knock of 76 runs ensured India beat New Zealand by 4 wickets to lift the ICC Silverware. Also Read: Rohit Sharma gets a hero’s welcome in Mumbai after winning ICC Champions Trophy
Stars to assemble for Rishabh Pant’s sister’s wedding
Right after winning the ICC Champions Trophy, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are likely to attend a wedding ceremony. Reports claim that the ace duo along with former India captain MS Dhoni are likely to travel to Mussoorie to attend Rishabh Pant’s sister’s wedding. The star players are likely to attend the wedding ceremonies on Tuesday and Wednesday before joining their respective IPL team camps. Also Read: Rohit-Kohli, MS Dhoni likely to attend Rishabh Pant’s sister’s wedding in Mussoorie
Another Indian racer in Formula 1
Young Indian racer Kush Maini has been promoted as a reserve driver in Formula 1. The 24-year-old has been chosen as one of the four reserve drivers for the Alpine Formula 1 team. This is a huge growth for the young driver who currently competes in the Formula 2 (F2) category. The Indian driver had previously joined the French company’s driver academy back in 2023. Read More: Indian racer Kush Maini becomes Alpine’s reserve drive ahead of Formula 1 2024-25 season
Lord’s to incur huge losses?
The iconic cricket Stadium – Lord’s, which is dubbed as the ‘Home of Cricket’, is likely to incur a loss of 45 crores. The reason? The India Cricket Team is not playing the WTC Finals. South Africa will take on Australia in the WTC Finals. And since Team India is not taking on Australia, a huge loss is forecasted. This mainly is due to reduced ticket prices and seats. Read More: No India, no party: Lord’s might incur 45 Cr loss after Rohit Sharma’s men fail to make it WTC final
