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India Today
03-07-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Watch: Ishan Kishan imitates Harbhajan Singh in rare County bowling chance
Ishan Kishan appears to be enjoying his stint in County cricket. The India wicketkeeper-batter has made an early impression for Nottinghamshire with two fifties in as many red-ball games in the County Championship Division 1. On Wednesday, in a light-hearted moment during a drawn match against Somerset in Taunton, Ishan even got the chance to roll his arm bowled spin—both off-spin and leg-spin—within the span of a single over. For his first delivery in the County Championship, he imitated Harbhajan Singh's iconic action, bowling from over the wicket to Tom Kohler-Cadmore, who was batting in the 140s. Kishan nailed the Bhajji impression with remarkable followed it up with a couple of conventional off-spinners before switching to around the wicket. From that angle, he channelled Shane Warne and bowled leg-spin. His final delivery drifted well wide of the batter, but the umpire generously chose not to signal a wide. As it turned out, that was the final over of the match. Kishan finished with figures of 0 for 1 from his sole over. A clip of his impromptu bowling stint for Nottinghamshire quickly went viral on social Kishan bowling in County Cricket #IshanKishan Ayush (@AyushCricket32) July 2, 2025ISHAN SHINES WITH THE BATPowered by Kohler-Cadmore's unbeaten 147, Somerset declared at 238 for 4 in their second innings, holding a lead of 108 runs when the draw was agreed. Earlier, Somerset had posted 379 in the first innings, with strong contributions from Tom Banton and Tom Abell. In reply, Notts piled on 509 in 163.2 overs, led by centuries from Ben Slater (124) and Jack Haynes (157).advertisementIshan played a brisk knock in the middle order, scoring 77 with eight boundaries and two sixes. In his County debut against Yorkshire last month in Nottingham, he had struck a quickfire 87 off 98 balls, hitting 12 fours and a six in another drawn 26-year-old, who last played a Test for India in July 2023, has been making the most of the post-IPL lull in Indian cricket. Having missed selection for the ongoing tour of England, Kishan has kept himself in rhythm. He was in decent form during IPL 2025, scoring 354 runs in 14 matches for SunRisers Hyderabad—his new franchise after seven seasons with Mumbai not having featured for India since November 2023, Kishan is clearly keeping himself ready for any opportunity that may arise in the 2024–25 season.- Ends
India Today
24-06-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Tilak Varma flaunts love for Test cricket with century on County Championships debut
Tilak Varma, 22, showcased his red-ball credentials in style, scoring a hundred on his County Championship debut for Hampshire against Essex at Chelmsford on Tuesday, 24 June. Tilak was unbeaten on 98 overnight, having rescued the visiting side from 34 for 2 and taking them to 293 for 4 at Mumbai Indians star walked in facing a hat-trick ball and immediately displayed the temperament required for the long format. Demonstrating patience and poise, he anchored the innings with vital partnerships through the middle 234 deliveries to reach his 98, Tilak showed remarkable composure and concentration in his maiden first-class innings in testing English conditions. He stitched a 62-run stand with opener Fletcha Middleton, who held firm despite early wickets, with Ali Orr (9) and Nick Gubbins (0) falling cheaply. Reflecting on his love for red-ball cricket, Tilak – widely regarded as one of modern T20's finest talents – said he was eager not to miss the opportunity to represent Hampshire, owned by the Hyderabad-based GMR Group, following the Indian Premier League revealed that he had been waiting for the past three years to play County cricket but was previously tied up with white-ball commitments post-IPL. Tilak made his T20I and ODI debuts in 2023."Being the world No.3 batsman in T20Is, everyone assumes I'm just a good T20 player, but I've always said I'm a good Test cricketer too. I love playing the format – playing close to the body, being challenged, especially in English conditions. It was cold this morning, so the ball was moving and turning a bit, surprising most of us," Tilak told Hampshire on and Middleton saw off the early threat of the new ball, led by Sam Cook. As Tilak settled, he began to expand his game, even stepping out to launch a six. He finished with a commanding 100, laced with 11 boundaries and three sixes—a knock that blended grit with ballTilak Varma everybodyHAM: 257-4 (83.5) trail by 39 runsWatch ESS v HAM Hampshire Cricket (@hantscricket) June 23, 2025He went on to forge two more crucial partnerships: a 68-run stand with captain Ben Brown and a 133-run partnership with Liam Dawson, who also reached three was eventually dismissed on 100 early on Tuesday morning by Simon Harmer, one of the standout performers for Essex with the to Tilak's rescue act, Hampshire secured a first-innings lead of over 100, surpassing Essex's total of who has already played 25 ODIs and 4 T20Is for India, is now making a strong case for inclusion in the Test squad. The Hyderabad-born batter has amassed 1,204 runs in 18 first-class matches at an impressive average of 50.- EndsMust Watch
India.com
22-06-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Bengaluru Stampede Tragedy: BCCI Issues Strict New Guidelines For IPL Title Celebrations
In response to the tragic stampede that occurred in Bengaluru last month, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to introduce strict regulations regarding IPL victory parades and celebratory events. The move comes after 11 people lost their lives and many others were injured during a chaotic crowd incident that followed Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) historic IPL title win. Bengaluru Stampede Shakes Cricket Community The disaster unfolded outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium just hours after RCB clinched their maiden IPL title by defeating Punjab Kings. Massive crowds gathered at multiple events organized to celebrate the win, overwhelming the city's infrastructure. The result was one of the most devastating sports-related tragedies India has witnessed in decades. Initially, the BCCI distanced itself from the incident, stating it had no direct involvement in the planning or execution of the celebrations. However, amid growing public and media scrutiny, the board has now taken concrete steps to prevent such events in the future. Formation of Inquiry Committee To investigate the incident, the BCCI formed a three-member committee led by BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia. Vice-president Rajeev Shukla and treasurer Prabhtej Singh Bhatia are also part of the panel. Saikia confirmed that the board is 'taking every aspect of risk very seriously to avoid any future mishaps.' The committee's findings led to the formulation of a set of mandatory guidelines that IPL franchises must now follow if they wish to conduct victory parades or celebrations. New IPL Celebration Guidelines Rolled Out According to the new protocol, teams are barred from holding any celebration within three to four days of winning the IPL title. This is aimed at avoiding rushed, unplanned events that could pose a safety risk. In addition: - All events must receive prior written approval from the BCCI. - Permission must be obtained from district police, state governments, and civic authorities. - Teams are required to implement multi-layered security, from the airport to the event venue, to safeguard players, staff, and attendees. These measures are expected to drastically improve crowd management and safety during post-IPL festivities. Karnataka Government Responds with New Crowd Control Bill The Karnataka government has also taken action by proposing a new Crowd Management Bill, 2025, in response to the tragedy. According to Parliamentary Affairs Minister HK Patil, the bill includes provisions to: Hold event organizers accountable for crowd safety Impose fines and jail terms of up to three years for mismanagement Patil also announced three other proposed bills during a cabinet meeting on June 19 addressing misinformation, hate speech, and the implementation of a bill named after Rohith Vemula.
India Today
21-06-2025
- Sport
- India Today
BCCI to enforce strict rules, security for IPL celebrations: Devajit Saikia
In the wake of the tragic stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) IPL title celebration that claimed 11 lives and left over 50 injured, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to implement strict rules governing post-IPL celebrations and road exclusively to India Today, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed that the board is treating this matter with utmost seriousness and is 'taking every aspect of risk very seriously to avoid any future mishaps.' Saikia added that formalised guidelines will now be mandatory for all teams wishing to celebrate publicly after the the BCCI had earlier distanced itself from the Bengaluru incident, saying it had no role in organising the event, the board has since formed a three-member committee to draft and implement safety protocols for future celebrations. The move comes amid rising public concern and criticism after the chaotic scenes in BCCI rules for IPL victory celebrations To ensure public safety and accountability in the aftermath of the RCB stampede, the BCCI has proposed the following guidelines:No team will be allowed to hold celebrations within 3-4 days of winning the turnarounds will not be permitted to avoid rushed and poorly managed must seek formal permission from BCCI before organising any events can be held without prior written clearance from the 4 to 5-tier security protocolsMulti-layered security presence will be essential at all venues and during arrangements must cover team movement from airport to event full protection for players and staff throughout the event must be obtained from district police, state government, and local authoritiesAll celebrations must be greenlit by civic and law enforcement bodies to proceed legally and happened at the RCB celebration in Bengaluru?advertisementRCB's maiden IPL title sparked immense celebrations in Bengaluru. On June 4, the team brought the trophy home to a hero's welcome. They were first felicitated by Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah at the Vidhana Soudha, followed by plans for a fan event at the M Chinnaswamy the Bengaluru Traffic Police denying permission for a celebratory bus parade due to anticipated congestion, the franchise announced the event publicly. Though the parade was ultimately cancelled, over two lakh fans had already gathered in the area by evening—far exceeding the stadium's capacity. The result was utter chaos, leading to a stampede outside the event, hastily arranged just a day after the IPL final, was criticised for poor planning and lack of coordination. Several were injured and 11 tragically lost their lives. Following the incident:RCB's Head of Marketing and two DNA Entertainment officials were Secretary and Treasurer resigned, taking moral Karnataka government held both RCB and BCCI accountable, citing severe lapses in security and crowd these new measures, the BCCI aims to avoid any repeat of the Bengaluru tragedy. As Saikia stated, the board will no longer tolerate loosely planned celebrations that put lives at risk.
Hindustan Times
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
'Made a scapegoat': IPS officer challenges suspension order over Bengaluru stampede
Days after being suspended over the tragic stampede near M Chinnaswamy Stadium that claimed 11 lives, senior IPS officer Vikash Kumar Vikash has approached the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), questioning the legality and fairness of the disciplinary action against him, Times of India reported. Vikash, one of five senior officers suspended by the Karnataka government, argued that the suspension order lacks clarity on his individual responsibility in the incident and fails to establish any act of wilful negligence, the report added. (Also Read: Bengaluru stampede: IPS body demand revocation of suspension of 5 cops) In his petition, he described the action as arbitrary and claimed he was being made a 'scapegoat' for systemic failures. The government's suspension order, issued under Rule 3(1)(a) of the All India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1969, accuses the officers of failing to enforce adequate crowd-control and safety measures during RCB's IPL victory celebration. While acknowledging the short notice at which the event was held, the order does not specify the precise lapses or decision-making attributed to Vikash. On the other hand, two separate open letters, released on Monday but coordinated in messaging, were addressed to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The letters, signed by former Directors General of Police, ex-CBI and NSG chiefs, and senior retired civil servants, raised serious concerns about the suspension of five senior officers, including Dayananda. The signatories expressed deep disapproval over the government's move to punish senior police officials before the conclusion of the judicial inquiry into the incident. 'Disciplinary action, especially of such gravity, must follow a fair and detailed investigation, not precede it,' the letters stated. They pointed to the role of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) franchise and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) in pushing for immediate post-IPL victory celebrations, despite warnings from the police about safety and crowd control challenges. According to the letters, the pressure to organise the event at short notice came from the event organisers, leaving law enforcement little time to prepare. The letters emphasised that police had issued cautionary advisories and flagged logistical concerns, which were allegedly overlooked by the event partners. (Also Read: RCB's social media buzz led to stampede, Karnataka government tells HC: Report)
