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Jasprit Bumrah’s Test future in doubt after T20 World Cup heroics: ‘Little bit older now. We might only rarely see him’

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Jasprit Bumrah’s Test future in doubt after T20 World Cup heroics: ‘Little bit older now. We might only rarely see him’


After Jasprit Bumrah’s heroics in the 2026 T20 World Cup final, Aussie legend Glenn McGrath has raised concerns about the pacer’s future in Test cricket. McGrath feels that Bumrah might reduce his Test appearances, so he can make the white-ball format his priority.

India's Jasprit Bumrah celebrates the wicket of New Zealand's Matt Henry during the T20 World Cup 2026 final. (PTI)
India’s Jasprit Bumrah celebrates the wicket of New Zealand’s Matt Henry during the T20 World Cup 2026 final. (PTI)

Bumrah finished as the highest-wicket taker in the tournament. Although he and teammate Varun Chakaravarthy (14) took the same number of wickets, Bumrah’s economy rate of 6.21 puts him on top. Varun ended his campaign with an economy rate of 9.26.

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Bumrah was also adjudged as Player of the Match in the final as his 4/15 saw New Zealand get bowled out for 159 in 19 overs during their chase of 256 runs.

‘Is he going to just start focusing on white-ball cricket?’: Glenn McGrath

Speaking on the Fast Bowling Cartel, McGrath said, “My concern, as he’s a little bit older now, is that playing back-to-back Test matches is getting tougher for him. Is he going to just start focusing on white-ball cricket? That’ll be a massive loss to Test cricket if he did. We might only see him rarely in Test matches, maybe against an Australia.”

Hailing his skillset, McGrath said, “Just how good is he. When he comes on, he looks completely different to every other fast bowler. Batters try to lineup every other bowler when they are set, but not him. What I like about Bumrah is how he bowls the really good Test match length successfully in T20s. His other variations are all brilliant as well. He is just a gun.”

Bumrah was a crucial member of the 2024 T20 World Cup-winning team too. Meanwhile, he has also helped India win the Asia Cup titles in 2016, 2018, 2023, and 2025.

Chasing 256, New Zealand failed to get going as Bumrah’s four-wicket haul dismantled their batting order. The speedster accounted for the dismissals of Rachin Ravindra (1), Mitchell Santner (43), James Neesham (8), and Matt Henry (0). Meanwhile, Axar Patel took three wickets. Initially, Sanju Samson’s 46-ball 89 took India to 255/5 in 20 overs. Ishan Kishan (54) and Abhishek Sharma (52) also got half-centuries for the hosts in Ahmedabad.


Cabinet clears amendments to Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code after select panel review| Business News

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Cabinet clears amendments to Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code after select panel review| Business News


New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the final amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), for which legislation will be moved in the Parliament in the ongoing session, two persons familiar with the development said.

IBC reforms aim to speed up debt resolution, cut litigation and improve outcomes for creditors. (File Photo/MINT)
IBC reforms aim to speed up debt resolution, cut litigation and improve outcomes for creditors. (File Photo/MINT)

The Bill seeks to make limited modifications to the proposals by the Baijayant Panda-led Parliamentary select committee, which examined the previous version tabled in the monsoon session.

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It is possible that the Bill may be moved for passage in Parliament this week, said one of the persons quoted above, speaking on the condition of anonymity as information is not public yet.

The government has approved most of the recommendations of the committee, including disallowing the resolution professional of a company to also act as its liquidator in case the rescue plan fails, and prescribing a three-month timeline for the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) to decide on bankruptcy cases, the people said. However, it has not accepted the suggestion for retrospective application of the ‘clean slate’ principle in debt resolution.

Queries emailed to the ministry of corporate affairs on Tuesday remained unanswered at the time of publishing.

The Bill proposed that once a debt resolution plan under IBC has been approved by a tribunal, all claims other than those recognised in the revival plan will get extinguished and shall not be pursued. While this is a clarificatory amendment, the committee proposed that this part should be applicable from the commencement of the IBC in 2016.

Given that complex cases are at different stages of the judicial process, the government is not keen to specifically articulate it in the law in so many words, said the second person, who also spoke on condition of anonymity. Articulating it explicitly in IBC could lead to abuse of the legal process by unethical businessmen siphoning public funds and rendering the company bankrupt, this person said.

Siddharth Srivastava, partner at law firm Khaitan & Co., said the adoption of a two-tier approval framework for resolution plans—where plan approval and approval of distribution of proceeds are dealt with separately by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)—should help secure prompt in-principle clearances, with distribution disagreements among creditors addressed without stalling the plan itself.

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Dispensing with NCLT discretion at the admission stage could be a turning point in addressing delays in the corporate insolvency resolution process, long seen as a key weakness in India’s insolvency framework, added Srivastava.

IBC reforms aim to speed up debt resolution, cut litigation and improve outcomes for creditors.

As part of the proposed reforms, the voting threshold for pre-packaged insolvency resolution is likely to be reduced from 66% to 51% and certain offences, such as non-compliance with the moratorium on recoveries or the resolution plan and non-disclosure of disputes by operational creditors, will be decriminalized.

The reforms also cover rolling out a framework for ‘group insolvency’ for handling the distress of multiple entities within a business group, and a cross-border insolvency regime for entities and creditors situated in different jurisdictions.

A creditor-led insolvency resolution process with an out-of-court mechanism for resolving cases of genuine business failures is also part of the proposed reform.


G7 welcomes potential record release of oil reserves as prices surge

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G7 welcomes potential record release of oil reserves as prices surge



The group of nations welcomes the idea of releasing oil in response to the surge in prices since the US-Israel war with Iran began


Hansika Motwani, Sohael Khaturiya granted divorce; no alimony involved

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Hansika Motwani, Sohael Khaturiya granted divorce; no alimony involved



Hansika Motwani, Sohael Khaturiya granted divorce; no alimony involved

Actor Hansika Motwani and her businessman husband Sohael Khaturiya have officially parted ways. The couple was granted a divorce by the Bandra Family Court in Mumbai after filing for separation by mutual consent, with the actress choosing to forgo alimony. While they have not issued an official statement, the claims have been doing the rounds since July 2025. Amid this, their wedding documentary, Hansika`s Love Shaadi Drama, continues to stream on JioHotstar.

Hansika Motwani and Sohail part ways

Actor Hansika Motwani and her businessman husband Sohael Khaturiya have been granted a divorce by the Bandra Family Court in Mumbai. Motwani had approached the court seeking separation by mutual consent and reportedly chose not to claim streedhan or alimony as part of the settlement.

During the proceedings, Motwani was represented by advocate Adnan Shaikh, who stated that the couple lived together for only a brief period after their marriage. Over time, they realised that differences in their temperaments, opinions, and lifestyles were causing frequent disagreements.

According to the plea filed before the court, the two often argued over even minor matters, which eventually made it difficult for them to continue living together. The couple ultimately decided to separate amicably.

Amid these claims, both Hansika and Sohail have not yet issued any public statements.

Reports about their separation have been circulating since July 2025. A report in HT City stated, “Hansika has moved in with her mother, while Sohael is staying with his parents.” She even shared a cryptic note on her birthday mentioning how the year has been full of lessons and emotionally tough for her.

About Hansika and Sohael

Hansika and Sohael tied the knot in a lavish ceremony in December 2022 after dating for several years. Months after the wedding, they even launched a web series titled Hansika`s Love Shaadi Drama, giving fans a glimpse into everything that happened before, during, and after the wedding. Before Hansika, Sohael was married to Rinky Bajaj. It was reported that Rinky and Hansika were best friends. Hansika and Sohael, however, clarified that they had known each other for a very long time, as Sohael was her brother`s friend.

Talking about Hansika, the actress has been a part of several popular Bollywood and South films, including Koi Mil Gaya, Money Hai Toh Honey Hai, Bogan, 105 Minutes, and many others.


Hilarious! Barcelona fan lands at wrong St James Park, watches third-tier game instead of Champions League clash | Football News

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Hilarious! Barcelona fan lands at wrong St James Park, watches third-tier game instead of Champions League clash | Football News


Hilarious! Barcelona fan lands at wrong St James Park, watches third-tier game instead of Champions League clash
Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona in Newcastle (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

A Barcelona fan had an embarrassing mix-up when he travelled to the wrong stadium in England while trying to watch his team play in the Champions League on Tuesday evening. The supporter wanted to attend Barcelona’s match against Newcastle at St James’ Park in Newcastle, but accidentally ended up nearly 600 kilometres away in Exeter, which also has a stadium called St James Park. As a result, he missed the match where Lamine Yamal scored a late goal to secure a 1-1 draw for Barcelona.Instead of watching the Champions League clash, the fan found himself at a third-tier English League One match between Exeter City and Lincoln City, which Lincoln won 1-0. The confused supporter had apparently travelled from London and followed directions on his phone without realising he was heading to the wrong city.Exeter City staff soon realised something was wrong when the fan arrived expecting to see Barcelona play. Adam Spencer, the club’s supporter experience officer, explained how they handled the unusual situation. “One of our volunteers came to the office to let us know that this guy had turned up expecting to see FC Barcelona,” he said.Spencer added that the fan’s limited English made it a bit difficult to understand what had happened, but it became clear he had simply searched for “St James Park” on his phone and followed the directions. “His English wasn’t great, but from what we could gather, he’d come from London. My guess is he’d put St James Park in his phone and then just followed the directions from there.”The supporter was understandably disappointed when he realised his mistake. “He was pretty gutted and a bit embarrassed. So, we sorted him out a ticket and he got to watch a game at the real St James Park. He’d be welcome back any time,” Spencer said.Although he missed Barcelona’s match, the fan still ended up experiencing an unexpected night of English football.


Allu Sirish recalls brother Allu Arjun’s advice before his wedding to Nayanika Reddy

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Allu Sirish recalls brother Allu Arjun’s advice before his wedding to Nayanika Reddy


Telugu actor Allu Sirish recently tied the knot with Hyderabad-based entrepreneur Nayanika Reddy in an intimate ceremony on March 6. While glimpses from the celebrations had already circulated online, the newlyweds later shared official photos from their wedding day on social media, giving fans a closer look at the ceremony.

Allu Sirish-Nayanika Reddy and Allu Arjun
Allu Sirish-Nayanika Reddy and Allu Arjun

Sirish also penned a heartfelt message for his late father-in-law while sharing the pictures. “To my late father-in-law, D. Sharath Chandra Reddy garu, whom I never had the privilege of meeting — thank you for raising the woman I now call my wife. I will carry forward the love you began, for the rest of my time on this Earth. @nayanika_reddy,” he wrote. In the days after the wedding, Sirish also opened up about a piece of advice he received from his brother, actor Allu Arjun, just before the big day.

Allu Arjun’s advice before the wedding

Reflecting on his wedding, the actor shared that his brother offered simple but meaningful advice ahead of the wedding. “My father and brother believe people should experience things themselves. They don’t usually give advice unless asked. The one thing my brother said was that things will go wrong. Something might not go as planned. Clothes may not arrive on time or there may be delays. But don’t stress about it because these are the best moments of your life,” Allu Sirish told Variety India.

‘Ours was a slow-burning romance…’

Sirish also spoke about how his relationship with Nayanika developed, describing it as a gradual and natural journey. The two first met at a party during the wedding celebrations of his cousin, actor Varun Tej, and actor Lavanya Tripathi in October 2023.

“I met her at a party held for my cousin Varun Tej and Lavanya’s wedding in October 2023. We started talking. It was a slow-burn romance. We were hanging out as friends. There was attraction from day one, but both of us took it slow,” he said.

He also reflected on the initial hesitation both of them felt before taking the relationship further. “My fear was that her sister is friends with Sneha, so if something went wrong, I didn’t want their relationship to become awkward. She had a similar hesitation. She thought, ‘This guy is an actor, maybe he’s not serious.’ Her best friend Shalini, who is married to actor Nithiin, gave her reassurance that I was a good guy. Eventually, in October last year, we started dating officially,” he said.

‘It all happened very organically…’

The actor added that the couple had originally planned to take their time before thinking about marriage, but things evolved naturally. He said, “Our original plan was to date for a year and then see if we were compatible for marriage. But within a month or two, we were already talking about the future, about things like our children speaking Telugu at home. We kept it low profile and avoided going to parties together. But eventually, people started noticing and asking questions. So we decided to make our parents meet and make it official. It all happened very organically. There was no dramatic moment where I decided I would marry her. It just happened naturally.”

Interestingly, the couple chose March 6 for their wedding — the same date on which Allu Arjun and Sneha Reddy celebrate their wedding anniversary, making the day even more special for the family.


Team India spinner Kuldeep Yadav set to tie the knot on THIS date: Report

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Team India spinner Kuldeep Yadav set to tie the knot on THIS date: Report



Team India spinner Kuldeep Yadav set to tie the knot on THIS date: Report

After celebrating Team India`s historic T20 World Cup 2026 triumph, star spinner Kuldeep Yadav is all set to begin a new chapter in his life.

According to reports, he is all set to marry his fiancée, Vanshika, on March 14, and the venue for the wedding is expected to be in Mussoorie.

Earlier, according to reports, Kuldeep and Vanshika got engaged in June last year in a private ceremony in Lucknow, which was attended by only close family members.

The news about their wedding comes shortly after Team India`s dominance in the recently concluded global showpiece. The “Men in Blue” defeated New Zealand by 96 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Reflecting on the victory, the spinner expressed happiness and stated that when you participate in an ICC event, the aim is always to win the title.

“It is an important victory. The tournament went very well for us, and we have been preparing for this for a long time. This is what you play cricket for. Every time you participate in an ICC tournament, you want to win the trophy. I congratulate the team and also thank the fans for supporting us,” he said.

Kuldeep also gave special mention to fellow teammate Sanju Samson and said that he is happy that the Kerala-born cricketer is reaping his rewards for his hard work.

“I am very happy for Sanju Samson, who performed exceptionally well. I have shared my cricketing journey with him since the Under-12s, and I am very happy to see him reap the rewards of his hard work over the years,” said the 31-year-old cricketer.

T20 World Cup 2026: Final summary

Batting first in the final, the “Men in Blue” posted a mammoth total of 256 runs for the loss of five wickets in 20 overs. Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, and Ishan Kishan smashed half-centuries. Facing 46 balls, Samson scored 89 runs with the help of five boundaries and eight maximums. Abhishek also garnered 52 runs in 21 balls, including six boundaries and three maximums. Ishan smashed 54 runs off 25 deliveries, laced with four boundaries and four maximums. Later, burly all-rounder Shivam Dube also played a fiery cameo of an unbeaten 26 runs in just eight deliveries.

Chasing a target of 256, New Zealand was bowled out for 159 runs in 19 overs. Team India`s lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah returned with figures of four for 15 in four overs. Hardik Pandya, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Abhishek also chipped in with one wicket each.

(With ANI Inputs)


Masaba Gupta gushes over dad Vivian Richards being ‘so damn cool’ after he's made Envoy for Commonwealth meeting

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Masaba Gupta gushes over dad Vivian Richards being ‘so damn cool’ after he's made Envoy for Commonwealth meeting


Designer Masaba cannot help but gush about her father, West Indies cricketing legend Vivian Richards. Better known as Viv Richards, the retired Antiguan cricketer has been appointed as the Envoy for the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). She took to Instagram to re-share a video posted by the Commonwealth and commented that he was ‘cool’.

Masaba Gupta gushed over her dad Viv Richards role in the Commonwealth.
Masaba Gupta gushed over her dad Viv Richards role in the Commonwealth.

Masaba Gupta gushes over Viv Richards

Masaba posted a video of Viv, suited up, talking about his cricketing career and the Commonwealth. Posting it, she wrote, “Why are my parents SO. DAMN. COOL ?! I can’t keep up. But I have a feeling my daughter will,” referring to her mom, actor Neena Gupta and daughter Matara. Urmila Matondkar seemed to agree with her, commenting with heart and raised-hand emojis. A fan commented, “I think the coolness runs in the family, Massuuu!!! And you’re part of it too,” while another called him an OG, adding, “Look at his confidence and the style the way he walks.”

Viv Richards and the Commonwealth

The Commonwealth had posted the video, writing, “Bowled over by who we bumped into on the street. Sir Vivian Richards, the Envoy for the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, on what keeps the Commonwealth in play.” This comes after he was appointed as the official Envoy for the 2026 CHOGM, to be held in Antigua and Barbuda from November 1 to 4 this year.

In the video, Viv speaks about his 1976 match at the Oval, where he scored 291 runs. When the person interviewing him called him a legend, he replied, “It is so nice to hear it coming from you. You know, you wouldn’t hear it from me. But thank you so much. I happen to be that individual.”

He also spoke about his Caribbean heritage and said, “The Caribbean…we have so much to offer. As you know, most of the Caribbean islands have been in the Commonwealth as well. We’re from a place where the weather is as good as any. I’m not just a representative of Antigua and Barbuda, but also a representative of the West Indies. Being captain for many years as well.”

About Masaba Gupta’s parents

Masaba was born to actor Neena and cricketer Viv in 1989. Neena raised Masaba as a single mother, as Viv was already married to Miriam and had two children with her. In December 2025, Masaba spoke about being influenced by her father on Sania Mirza’s talk show and said, “I think I really enjoyed seeing how independent he was, how fit he was, how mentally fit he was, and I said I want to be some version of that.”


Force 3 shoot halted as a massive crowd disrupts

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Force 3 shoot halted as a massive crowd disrupts


'Force 3' shoot halted as a massive crowd disrupts John Abraham and Harshvardhan Rane in Gujarat
‘Force 3’ fans disrupt Gujarat shoot as Harshvardhan Rane and John Abraham face crowd chaos days into filming. Rane shared video of calming fans, apologized to crew via Instagram after pooja launch. Action-thriller (Vipul Shah, Bhav Dhulia) eyes 2027 release; third Force installment.

Production for the highly anticipated action-thriller ‘Force 3’ is officially underway in Gujarat, but it hasn’t been without high-octane drama off-camera. Just days into the first schedule, lead actor Harshvardhan Rane and franchise veteran John Abraham were surrounded by an overwhelming crowd of eager fans, temporarily halting filming.

‘Force 3’ fans crash key scene

Excitement boiled over on the set of John and Harshvardhan’s shoot when eager fans crashed a crucial scene, throwing the crew into chaos. The ‘Sanam Teri Kasam’ actor posted a video of the mess. It shows Rane gently pleading with the crowd to quiet down, hands pressed together in respect. They heed his request right away, allowing production to pick up without an obstacle.Sharing the video on his Instagram stories, Rane wrote, “FORCE3 Shoot Gujarat. Apologies to the sound department, direction team and the local production team… and to minnakshidas simaabrahmi.”

‘Force 3’ pooja kicks off schedule

Harshvardhan kicked off the Gujarat schedule for the highly anticipated drama with a pooja ceremony earlier this month. He shared the moment with Instagram fans by posting a video of himself conducting the pooja and invoking divine blessings before filming began. In the caption, he wrote, “May the FORCE 3 with us (Trishul emoji) Dir by bhav.dhulia. Written by simaabhashmi 1st schedule in Gujrat (sic).” Rane was seen wearing a grey long-sleeved t-shirt and blue jeans. He kept it casual with sunglasses.

‘Force 3’ cast and release details

‘Force 3’, an upcoming Bollywood action-thriller from producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah and director Bhav Dhulia, is currently shooting in Gujarat as of March 2026. John Abraham returns as ACP Yashvardhan, joined by Harshvardhan Rane and Tanya Maniktala. The film, set for a 2027 release, is the third in the ‘Force’ franchise after ‘Force’ (2011) and ‘Force 2’ (2016). John has reportedly bought back the franchise rights to align it perfectly with his original vision.


‘Shubman Gill can’t get T20I captaincy’: Former India cricketer makes shocking remark | Cricket News

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‘Shubman Gill can’t get T20I captaincy’: Former India cricketer makes shocking remark | Cricket News


'Shubman Gill can’t get T20I captaincy': Former India cricketer makes shocking remark
India’s captain Shubman Gill during a press conference, ahead of the first ODI cricket match of a series between India and New Zealand, in Vadodara, Gujarat. (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary)

NEW DELHI: After India won their third T20 World Cup under Suryakumar Yadav’s captaincy, former opener Aakash Chopra said it would be difficult for Shubman Gill to return to the T20I side, let alone become captain.Gill, who currently leads India in Tests and ODIs, had made a comeback to the T20I squad in 2025 after 14 months and was even named vice-captain during the Asia Cup.

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However, his form remained underwhelming, failing to score a half-century in 15 matches, which eventually led to his exclusion from the World Cup squad.With India performing strongly and winning the tournament, Chopra believes the team is unlikely to consider Gill for T20I leadership again. “It’s going to be difficult, although the Indian team thought that it would become easier if there were one captain for all three formats. However, it won’t happen at all. I feel we won’t be able to do that because he is the Test and ODI captain, but he can’t get the T20I captaincy. At this moment, even his name coming is difficult because of the way the Indian team has been playing, especially the last four games,” Chopra said on his YouTube channel.Chopra also suggested that Gill should focus on excelling in longer formats rather than trying to adjust his game for T20Is. “When are you talking about 250, and that too in a World Cup, then you don’t think you need an anchor. Shubman Gill can adapt and change, but we shouldn’t lose Shubman Gill, the Test batter, in trying to find that, and lose the Shubman Gill who can become an absolute giant in ODIs. I think it’s going to be difficult for Shubman Gill,” he noted.