Tirunelveli News Today

Mitchell Starc has pulled out of Australia's squad for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy due to ankle pain and personal reasons. Steve Smith will step in as captain as Australia faces a tough campaign with several senior players missing. The team is relying on young bowlers as they kick off their tournament in Lahore on February 22.

Mumbai Indians will kick off IPL 2025 without Hardik Pandya, who’s serving a one-match ban for slow over-rates. Suryakumar Yadav steps in as captain for the high-voltage opener against CSK while the team manages the early absence of key bowler Jasprit Bumrah.

Hardik Pandya put Mumbai Indians in the driver's seat by winning the toss and choosing to bowl against Chennai Super Kings at Wankhede Stadium. With both sides struggling for consistency, the toss sets up a tactical battle on a pitch favoring slower bowlers and puts pressure on CSK's batting to deliver.

MS Dhoni's unexpected anger toward Deepak Chahar in IPL 2019, when Chahar struggled in a high-pressure over, highlights Dhoni's leadership in tense moments. This lesser-known incident, revisited by Mohit Sharma, sheds light on the dynamics within the Chennai Super Kings squad and Dhoni’s signature approach to captaincy.

Vignesh Puthur, a left-arm wrist spinner from Kerala, stunned the IPL world in 2025 with a strong debut for Mumbai Indians. Despite hailing from a modest background and never playing senior cricket for Kerala, his standout bowling and unique style earned him a ₹30 lakh deal. His journey signals a shift in IPL scouting and talent discovery.

Jindal Steel Bhilai and RINL Visakhapatnam claimed volleyball victories. RINL recently earned the SPSB Excellence Trophy after hosting a major tournament and displaying consistent performance, while Jindal Steel Bhilai's match details remain limited.