photogallery.malayalam.samayam.comInteresting photogallery from Malayalam Samayam en-us2015 Times Internet Limited.http://syndication.indiatimes.com/http://images.photogallery.indiatimes.com/photo.cms?msid=48053890http://photogallery.malayalam.samayam.comSun, 29 Jun 2025 23:30:50 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/108578004.cmsA 16-year-long trophy drought was finally broken as the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) beat Delhi Capitals (DC) in the final of the 2024 Women's Premier League (WPL). RCB defeated DC by eight wickets to lift the giant WPL trophy at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on March 17, 2024. RCB were initially staring at a huge total after DC openers Shafali Verma and Meg Lanning got off to a blistering start, smashing 64 runs in 42 balls. But a quick over from Sophie Molineux, where she picked three wickets in just four balls, left the home team wounded. They could secure 113 runs in 18.3 overs. It was easy work for Smriti Mandhana's side for their 114-run chase. A wonderful first-innings performance from RCB's spin attack helped them win their first-ever trophy as a franchise. Chasing the modest total, Mandhana, Sophie Devine and Ellyse Perry made significant contributions to guide RCB to a comfortable victory. Meanwhile, Shreyanka Patil won the purple cap and Perry finished as the Orange Cap winner. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:28:19 +0530BCCLhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/104373146.cmsIndia continued their winning momentum intact at the ongoing 2023 World Cup. The men in blue defeated Afghanistan by eight wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Along with the mind-blowing victory, a few records were also set by the Indian cricketers. Skipper Rohit Sharma, who could not do much in the previous encounter, led the unit and scored 131 runs off 84 balls. With his seventh ton in just 19 innings across three editions, Sharma overtook Sachin Tendulkar as the scorer of the most World Cup centuries. Virat Kohli played a crucial role yet again and finished unbeaten on 55 off 56 balls. He also broke the Master Blaster's record for most runs in the ICC World Cups (50-over and T20Is) during the match. Meanwhile, Jasprit Bumrah who took four wickets registered his best ODI WC bowling figures. Riding on the superb batting effort, India wrapped up the chase of 273 with 15 overs to spare. India will next face arch-rivals Pakistan on October 14, 2023. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 17:04:41 +0530APhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/104277052.cmsIndia started their World Cup campaign off with a stunning victory against Australia at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai. After having restricted the Aussies to 199, the Men in Blue were 2 for 3 with none of their batters getting off the mark. Joined by KL Rahul, Virat Kohli began the repair job. A 165-run partnership ensued and Kohli and Rahul took control of the chase. They helped India continue their streak of winning World Cup openers. Riding on their efforts, India completed the 200-run chase with 9.4 overs to spare. On the bowlers' side, India's spin trio, Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, and Kuldeep Yadav restricted Australia to a paltry 199/10 in 49.3 overs. Jadeja took three wickets, Kuldeep took two and Ashwin took one. India will next face Afghanistan in their second match of the tournament on October 11. Mon, 09 Oct 2023 12:21:48 +0530BCCLhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/104129526.cmsActor Anushka Sharma and her husband, cricketer Virat Kohli are reportedly expecting their second child. According to reports, the couple will formally make an announcement at a later stage, like they did the last time. As per the latest updates, Virat flew home as the Indian cricket team arrived at Trivandrum Domestic Airport for an ODI warm-up match against the Netherlands. He reportedly took a detour from Guwahati and took permission from the team management to come to Mumbai due to a personal emergency. Amidst the ongoing rumour, pictures of the couple have gone viral on social media. The two are one of the most heartwarming celebrity couples around. The way they hype and support each other is exemplary and they almost make us believe in the concept of soulmates. Not only do their personality traits match, but their wardrobe is super compatible too. In addition, their goofy pictures are proof of how they are BFFs before lovers. The duo tied the knot in 2017 in an intimate dreamy ceremony and welcomed their first child, a daughter in 2021. (All photos: Anushka Sharma/ Virat Kohli/ Instagram)Tue, 03 Oct 2023 15:27:20 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/103931780.cmsThe Asian Games 2023 are underway in Hangzhou, China. India won their second gold medal at the ongoing Games after the women's cricket team defeated Sri Lanka in the final on September 25. Facing a challenging pitch for batting, the Women in Blue managed to post a total of 116 for seven, which proved to be enough to win. Titas Sadhu stole the limelight with her remarkable performance. She claimed three wickets while giving away six runs in four overs. Sri Lanka ended their innings with 97 for 8 on the board after 20 overs, falling short by 19 runs. Earlier, India's 10m men's air rifle team earned the side's first gold at the ongoing Asian Games. The two wins so far have been the highlight of India's show at the global competition. India's medal tally is now 11 with two gold, three silver and six bronze medals. Mon, 25 Sep 2023 16:15:06 +0530AFPhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/103751331.cmsIn a thrilling showdown at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, India emerged victorious as the Asia Cup 2023 champions after defeating Sri Lanka in a one-sided final. To what can be stated as the easiest of wins that came in just about two and a half hours of play, India grabbed their 8th Asia Cup title. With this, the Men in Blue also broke their five-year title drought. Their last title win was in 2018 in the Asia Cup as well, by beating Bangladesh in Dubai. After SL folded for 50 in just 15.2 overs, Indian openers Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan went all guns blazing as they chased down the 51 target in just 6.1 overs. Here, we bring you pictures from the winning moment as the Men in Blue lifted the trophy. Mon, 18 Sep 2023 12:58:49 +0530AFPhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/102570253.cmsIndia's top batter Suryakumar Yadav put up a match-winning show to help his side win the 3rd T20I match against West Indies at Providence Stadium in Guyana. The No.1 ranked T2OI batter scored 83 off 44 balls in the must-win clash. SKY's brilliant performance helped India to keep their hopes alive in the five-match series. As a result, the Men in Blue won the match by seven wickets against the host nation. In addition, Surya also registered a unique record as he completed 100 sixes in T2OIs, becoming the fastest Indian to achieve the feat. He completed 100 sixes in 49 innings, solidifying his position as the quickest Indian player to attain such a milestone. SKY is currently second on the 'six-hitting' club, which is equal to Chris Gayle but behind Evin Lewis, who slammed his 100th six in just 42 innings. In addition, Surya also overtook India's Shikhar Dhawan to become the country's fourth-highest run-getter in T20Is. In 51 T20Is and 49 innings, he has amassed 1,780 runs at an average of 45.64, with three centuries and 14 fifties, with his highest individual score being 117. SKY's strike rate is also over 174.Wed, 09 Aug 2023 15:10:37 +0530AFPhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/102535907.cmsWest Indies beat India by two wickets in the second T20 International to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series held in the Providence Stadium in Guyana. Opting to bat first, the Men in Blue scored 152 for seven. The hosts completed the target of 153 with seven balls to spare. India's innings saw a mix of contributions from their top-order batters. Ishan Kishan showed some promising form with a score of 27 runs off 23 balls. Tilak Verma emerged as the highest scorer for India, playing a knock of 51 runs off 41 balls. However, the rest of the batting lineup struggled to make a significant mark as WI bowlers kept them under check. Chasing the target, the Carribeans faced early hiccups with some quick dismissals in the top order. But Nicholas Pooran emerged as the standout performer, blasting a match-winning 67 off 40 balls. Tue, 08 Aug 2023 16:40:07 +0530AFPhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/102385932.cmsIn a thrilling three-match series, India beat West Indies by 200 runs in the third One-Day International (ODI). India amassed 351 for five against WI after being put into bat. In response, the WI collapsed to 50 for six before being all out for 151 in 35.3 overs to clinch the series 2-1. The ODI series between IND and WI saw many top cricketers being rested. Batting stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were left out of the 2nd and 3rd ODI series while the likes of Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj didn't play any role in the three matches. In the absence of certain seniors, pacer Shardul Thakur made his presence known by emerging as India's top wicket-taker. He took four wickets in the third ODI match and eight scalps in the three matches. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan provided the perfect foundation while Sanju Samson and Hardik Pandya played fiery knocks to lead India to a mammoth total of 351/5. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 14:26:48 +0530AFPhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/102247784.cmsWest Indies (WI) defeated India by six wickets in the second One-Day International (ODI) held at Kensington Oval in Barbados. This was their first victory over the Asian side in nearly four years to level the series at 1-1. In the absence of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, India were put to bat first after the hosts won the toss. India were all out for 181, with Gudakesh Motie and all-rounder Romario Shepherd picking up three wickets each on a track that aided the bowlers. Meanwhile, Shardul Thakur cleaned up the top order with three wickets after Kyle Mayers gave them a quick start with 36 off 28 deliveries. But WI skipper Shai Hope (63 not out) and Keacy Carty (48 not out) played to chase down the target, wrapping up the match in the 37th over. The final ODI of the series is slated to be held in Tarouba on Tuesday. Sun, 30 Jul 2023 13:56:32 +0530AFPhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/100933074.cmsIndia's wait for an ICC title extended as they were humbled by the Australian team by 209 runs in the World Test Championship (WTC) final on the fifth day of the summit clash at The Oval. This was India's second defeat in successive WTC finals after losing to New Zealand in 2021 in the inaugural edition. Chasing a target of 444 set by Pat Cummins and Co., India were all out for 234. India lost their last seven wickets for 55 runs. Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland were the pick among the bowlers as they took four and three wickets respectively. Australia became the first team in the history of the game to win all four ICC titles. While India, on the other hand, lost another opportunity to clinch their first ICC trophy since 2013. Mon, 12 Jun 2023 13:27:08 +0530AFPhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/100849286.cmsIn a stunning display of batting, Travis Head propelled Australia to a commanding position on the opening day of the World Test Championship (WTC) final. His century helped his side reach an impressive 327/3 at The Oval in London. Day 1 began positively for India, with Mohammed Siraj and Mohammed Shami delivering a fiery opening and keeping the opposition in check during the first hour of play. The big breakthrough came when Shardul Thakur dismissed David Warner for 43 off 60 balls, breaking his partnership with Marnus Labuschagne. Mohammed Shami got rid of Labuschagne (26) early in the second session before Steve Smith and Travis Head made sure that Australia remain on the cusp of a gigantic 1st innings total. It was Head's powerful approach that stole the limelight. At stumps on Day 1, Head remained unbeaten on 146 while Smith ended his day on 95. Let us take a look at the pictures from India vs Australia WTC Final 2023 Day 1. Thu, 08 Jun 2023 16:17:41 +0530APhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/100615717.cmsChennai Super Kings (CSK) equalled Mumbai Indians' (MI) record of five Indian Premier League (IPL) wins after Mahendra Singh Dhoni's team triumphed in a last-ball thriller, beating defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) by five wickets in the final match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. A passing shower interrupted the match between the two teams and the second innings had to be reduced to 15 overs giving CSK 171 to chase. In the first innings, Sai Sudharsan (96) narrowly missed out on his century as GT posted 214/4, the highest-ever score in an IPL final. It was Ravindra Jadeja's iconic finish in the last over that won the IPL 2023 trophy for CSK. Jadeja finished in style as he hit a six and a four off the last 2 balls to take CSK to their 5th IPL title. Post the match, an emotional Dhoni was captured lifting Jadeja in celebration while also acknowledging GT skipper Hardik Pandya for his side's effort. Dhoni's daughter Ziva was also seen lifting the IPL trophy with CSK players. Summing up the emotional moments was Jadeja with his wife Rivaba and their daughter Nidhyana who joined in celebrating the gigantic triumph. Let us take a look at the pictures from IPL 2023 final. Tue, 30 May 2023 12:59:48 +0530APhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/100589436.cmsAmbati Rayudu announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL) and noted that the final for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) against Gujarat Titans (GT) in Ahmedabad will be his last game in the tournament. "2 great teams mi nd csk,204 matches,14 seasons,11 playoffs,8 finals,5 trophies.hopefully 6th tonight. It's been quite a journey.I have decided that tonight's final is going to be my last game in the Ipl.i truly hav enjoyed playing this great tournament.Thank u all. No u turn," he wrote on Twitter ahead of the summit clash. Rayudu made his debut with Mumbai Indians (MI) in 2010 and won three titles with the franchise till 2017. He joined CSK in 2018 and since then has been a key member of the squad, winning the competition twice with them. The 38-year-old played 203 IPL games before the 2023 IPL final with 22 half-centuries and a century. Rayudu retired from international cricket after being snubbed for the 2019 World Cup in England. Meanwhile, the IPL 2023 final between CSK and GT has been moved to a reserved day due to rain at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. The final between the two teams will now be played on May 29, 2023. Mon, 29 May 2023 14:31:46 +0530AFPhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/100481151.cmsChennai Super Kings (CSK) are through to their 10th Indian Premier League (IPL) final as they beat defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) by 15 runs. CSK set a target of 173 and GT were all out for 157. CSK were powered to a thrilling score of 172 thanks to Ruturaj Gaikwad's 60 off 44 and some big hits toward the end from Ajinkya Rahane, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja and Moeen Ali. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill held up the Titans' hope for much of the innings as wickets fell at the other end. He ended up scoring 42 off 38. Shubman fell to CSK's Deepak Chahar in the 14th over. Rashid Khan smashed 30 off 16 balls to keep GT's hopes alive till the last over. CSK booked a spot in the final which is slated to be held on May 28, 2023. Let us take a look at the pictures from CSK vs GT's thrilling match. Wed, 24 May 2023 20:38:28 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/100441803.cmsThe hope for an Indian Premier League (IPL) title was once again crushed for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) as the team failed to even make it to the playoffs. This is the first time after three seasons that RCB couldn't make it to the top four as Gujarat Titans (GT) laid waste to the dream with a six-wicket win in the last league match of the season. Virat Kohli's back-to-back centuries, his 7th in the IP, went in vain as GT's Shubman Gill scored a towering century for the second time this season and overshadowed Kolhi's effort. After Mumbai Indians (MI) defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to jump to 16 points, RCB needed a win to secure themselves a spot in the playoffs, but Gill's unbeaten 104 with five fours and eight sixes helped GT finish with 10 wins and 20 points. The manner in which Gill finished became the talk of the cricketing world. His last three sixes came at a very crucial point. The four teams to qualify for the playoffs of IPL 2023 are Gujarat, Chennai, Lucknow and Mumbai. GT will now face CSK in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2023 at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Tue, 23 May 2023 13:28:46 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/100326866.cmsIn yet another Indian Premier League (IPL) thriller, Delhi Capitals (DC) defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 15 runs during Match 64 to reduce the latter's chances of qualifying for the playoffs. DC showcased fantastic batting form with David Warner and Prithvi Shaw giving an impressive start and Rilee Rossouw taking it forward to a massive score of 213. Chasing a staggering 214, PBKS did not have the best start and lost skipper Shikhar Dhawan early. Liam Livingstone tried hard to bring the match home. The English cricketer scored 94 off 48 balls but his effort went in vain as DC bowlers performed well under the circumstances. Apart from Livingstone, Atharva Taide scored a half-century (55) before declaring himself out. PBKS could only manage to score 198 runs. With the latest match win, DC are now on 10 points from 13 games while PBKS stay on 12 points from 13 games. Thu, 18 May 2023 14:51:43 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/100158851.cmsChennai Super Kings (CSK) notched up a 27-run win over Delhi Capitals (DC) on their home soil. MS Dhoni's decision to bat first paid off big time as DC stuttered their way to 140 for 8, handing the hosts a stunning victory. Dhoni and Jadeja's late blows along with Shivam Dube's innings helped CSK recover to a score of 167/8 in their 20 overs. With this, CSK strengthened their charge towards a top-two finish at the league stage, while the loss for DC could most likely signal the end of their playoff hopes. Let us take a look at the pictures from CSK vs DC's IPL 2023 match. Thu, 11 May 2023 15:35:31 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/100071727.cmsAbdul Samad's final over six powered Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to a four-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 encounter in Jaipur. Glenn Phillips smashed 25 runs off seven deliveries and brought SRH back in the game in the chase of 215 runs. However, Shimron Hetmyer held on to a swirling catch and RR thought they had finally pocketed two points. But the match wasn't still over. On the last ball, when SRH needed five runs, Sandeep Sharma removed Abdul Samad in the final ball. To SRH's good luck, it was a no-ball as Sandeep had overstepped. Needing 4 runs off the final ball, Samad finished the game with a powering six. Meanwhile, RR won the toss and skipper Sanju Samson decided to bat first. Samson and Jos Buttler were at their best as the duo helped RR post 214 for 2. Mon, 08 May 2023 15:11:29 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/99978781.cmsIshan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav's superb effort powered Mumbai Indians to complete a gigantic 215-run chase against Punjab Kings (PBKS) with seven balls to spare and won the match by six wickets in Mohali. The pair added 116 runs before Tilak Varma and Tim David's late cameos took MI over the finishing line. Kishan scored 75 off 41 while Suryakumar Yadav scored 66 off 31. Earlier, Liam Livingstone and Jitesh Sharma made 119 runs off 53 balls as PBKS posted 214 for 3 in 20 overs. MI's Tilak Varma finished the game with a six. Thu, 04 May 2023 11:39:51 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/99967375.cmsDespite some great cricketing action, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 has been riddled with injuries. More than halfway into the tournament, the biggest injury of the season happened when Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) suffered a body blow after he pulled his hamstring while in just the second over of the game against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). The injury seems to be quite serious as his further participation in this IPL season is over. According to reports, KL Rahul has been ruled out for the entirety of the IPL 2023 season owing to his injury. The 31-year-old sustained an injury to his right leg rushing behind the ball during the defeat against RCB. He, along with injured teammate Jaydev Unadkat will travel to Mumbai for scans. A senior BCCL official was quoted saying, "KL is currently with the team in Lucknow but he is leaving the camp on Thursday after watching the game against CSK on Wednesday. His scans will be done in Mumbai at the BCCI-designated medical facility. His case as well as Jaydev's case will be handled by BCCI." The senior batter-keeper Rahul will be facing a challenge to recover from the injury ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia to be played in London from June 7 to June 11, 2023. Wed, 03 May 2023 21:14:14 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/99909228.cmsIt was a thrilling match for Mumbai Indians (MI) in the chase of 213 against Rajasthan Royals (RR). Rajasthan's Yashasvi Jaiswal hit his maiden IPL century with 124 off 62 balls to help set his team to register 212 for 7. The young Royals opener's fine century and a 72-run partnership with skipper Jos Buttler went in vain as the team suffered a defeat despite putting a mammoth score on the board. Tim David's fiery knock sealed a thrilling last-over win for MI. With 17 needed in the final over, David wrapped up the gigantic 213 chase with three consecutive sixes in the final over. The highest-ever chase was held at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium in the 1000th match of the IPL. This was also Rohit Sharma's 150th match as the MI skipper. Mon, 01 May 2023 16:11:39 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/99843284.cmsThe 16th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is ongoing and the season offered a lot of exciting games so far. Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) competed in a thrilling Match 37 of the 2023 IPL at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. RR registered an impressive 202-run total with a loss of 5 wickets in 20 overs. Yashasvi Jaiswal slammed a half-century and powered his team for a brilliant run target. Spinners Adam Zampa and Ravichandran Ashwin shared five wickets between them to restrict CSK to 170 for 6. Meanwhile, CSK's Shivam Dube scored a half-century (52 runs) and Ruturaj Gaikwad's best effort (47 runs) went in vain and the men in yellow lost the game. RR dominantly won the match by 32 runs and jumped to the top spot of the IPL 2023 points table. RR's next match is against Mumbai Indians(MI) on April 30, 2023, in Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 15:51:39 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/99823555.cmsKolkata Knight Riders (KKR) beat Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by 21 runs in Match 36 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Despite a half-century from Virat Kohli (54 runs), RCB could not complete the run target of 201 runs. No other RCB batters could make a mark. The team reached 179/8 in 20 overs. KKR's Varun Chakravarthy was in great form and took three wickets. Jason Roy's half-century also helped KKR reach 200/5 in 20 overs. The English opener powered 56 runs off 29 balls, packed with four fours and five sixes. For RCB's bowling department, Wanindu Hasaranga and Vyshak Vijay Kumar took two wickets each. Let us take a look at the pictures from RCB vs KKR's match. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 22:21:32 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/99610262.cmsMumbai Indians (MI) defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 14 runs in Match 25 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) held at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Cameron Green and Arjun Tendulkar star at the brilliant match against SRH. While the Australian cricketer flaunted his brute power on the way to a maiden IPL 50, Arjun bowled a brilliant 20th over, taking his 1st IPL wicket as MI beat SRH by 14 runs for their third straight win. Green's half-century helped MI post a challenging 192 for five after being asked to bat. Meanwhile, the home team then kept losing wickets at regular intervals and were bowled out for 178 in 19.5 overs. Wed, 19 Apr 2023 14:36:13 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/99577264.cmsGlenn Maxwell and Faf du Plessis' sensational knocks went in vain as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by 8 runs at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on Monday. The two were involved in a record-breaking partnership but the MS Dhoni-led team won the high-scoring thriller. Chasing 227, RCB were jolted in the first over when CSK's Akash Singh dismissed Virat Kohli for 6. Mahipal Lomror was sent in at No.3 but was removed by Tushar Deshpande for a duck. This was before Maxwell joined RCB skipper du Plessis and entertained the home crowd with a range of stunning shots. Maxwell scored 76 off 36 while du Plessis secured 62 off 33 and the duo stitched 126 runs for the third wicket that came in a losing cause. RCB lost their way towards the end of their chase and fell short of what could have been a record run-chase. CSK won the game by 8 runs. CSK jumped up to third with the win over RCB. They are now on 6 points with a net run rate of 0.265. Tue, 18 Apr 2023 11:39:31 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/99551016.cmsShimron Hetmyer and Sanju Samson hogged the limelight following their incredible performance as Rajasthan Royals (RR) defeated Gujarat Titans (GT) by three wickets at the Indian Premier League (IPL) match held in Ahmedabad. Asked to bat first, GT scored 177 for seven. Shubman Gill made 45 off 34 balls at the top of the order, while David Miller struck a 30-ball 46. In response, RR completed the target in 19.2 overs with skipper Samson smashing 60 off 30 balls, while Hetmyer blazed away to an unbeaten 26-ball 56. With the win, RR consolidated their position at the top of the points table. Hetmyer won the Player of the Match award for his stellar knock. "I don't have any words. Difficult to win against these guys, they beat us thrice last year but today was sort of a revenge. I practice these situations, it helps when you practice with that mindset of knowing we are few wickets down and chasing 100 with 8 overs to go. (On Noor Ahmed bowling the last over) I was actually pretty happy to be honest, he bowled well throughout so the first ball all I was thinking about was getting that double and take it from there," Hetmyer said during the post-match ceremony. Let us take a look at the pictures from GT vs RR IPL match. Mon, 17 Apr 2023 12:12:38 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/99455044.cmsMS Dhoni's late surge went in vain as Rajasthan Royals (RR) secured a three-win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). The IPL 2023 clash held at Chepauk on Wednesday saw a half-century from Jos Buttler, followed by two-wicket hauls from Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal that guided RR to victory. Chasing a target of 176, CSK were restricted to 172 for 6 as Sandeep Sharma nailed two perfect blockhole deliveries to keep Dhoni (32 off 17 balls) and Ravindra Jadeja (25 off 15 balls) under check. "The bowlers kept their cool at the end and bowled really well, we also held on to our catches. I don't have good memories at Chepauk, never won here and wanted to win today," Dhoni said in the post-match presentation ceremony. CSK will next face the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) while RR's next match is against Gujarat Titans (GT). Thu, 13 Apr 2023 11:36:34 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/99426935.cmsAfter two defeats to open their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season, Mumbai Indians (MI) finally opened their account as they eked a thrilling six-wicket win over Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Chasing 173, five-time champions MI heaved a sigh of relief after a tense last-ball win. Meanwhile, Delhi are yet to get on the points table, having suffered a fourth straight defeat. "Winning the game is the most important. We have been working hard from the first game. We had a camp in Mumbai, getting the result (in our favour) feels good. First win is always special," MI captain Rohit Sharma said at the post-match presentation. He was adjudged the Player of the Match for his 45-ball 65. Nita Ambani was also spotted in the audience along with her youngest son Anant Ambani, cheering for their team Mumbai Indians. MI's next match is against Kolkata Knight Riders(KKR) on April 16, 2023. Wed, 12 Apr 2023 11:54:30 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/99399289.cmsAnother day, another thrilling game in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) failed to defend a mammoth 212-run total. Nicholas Pooran and Marcus Stoinis fired scintillating half-centuries as Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) pulled off a heist, winning a last-ball thriller against RCB. Pooran was in his finest form at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium as he scored the fastest fifty of the season. His incredible 19-ball 62 came after Stoinis' 30-ball 65 runs which helped LSG get closer to the massive target. Chasing 213, Lucknow rode on Pooran and Stoinis to eke out a memorable win. Meanwhile, RCB captain Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell smashed half-centuries as RCB posted an imposing 212 after being sent into bat. Take a look at the pictures from LSG vs RCB thriller IPL 2023 match. Tue, 11 Apr 2023 12:09:07 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/99187694.cmsThe 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) got off to an eventful start at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Gujarat Titans (GT) beat Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by five wickets during the season opener. But there's more. Before the T20 extravaganza began with the GT vs CSK match, the glitzy opening ceremony featured stellar dance performances by Rashmika Mandanna and Tamannah Bhatia alongside some good Arijit Singh melodies. The singer wowed the crowd with some of his famous songs- 'Kesariya,' 'Channa Mereya' and 'Tujhe Kitna Chaahne Lagey Hum.' Tamannaah followed Arijit's performance with some stunning dance moves to win the crowd. Rashmika was the final performer of the glitzy ceremony with a show-stealing 'Naatu Naatu' spectacle and a 'Saami Saami' number. Post the performances, MS Dhoni and Hardik Pandya were invited to the stage with Jay Shah and Arun Dhumal. The skippers made their entry with chariot-like carriages, with GT captain Pandya carrying their trophy. The 2023 opening ceremony is also the first to take place in IPL since 2018. Sun, 02 Apr 2023 15:24:32 +0530APhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/99024821.cmsThe highly-anticipated 2023 Women's Premier League (WPL) finally came to an end with Harmanpreet Kaur-led Mumbai Indians (MI) clinching the trophy in the inaugural edition. After dominating the tournament, the MI team produced a stellar show in the finale, where they had a seven-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals (DC). DC captain Meg Lanning elected to bat after winning the toss and she top-scored for her side with 35 as the Capitals managed a modest 131-9. The Women in Blue lost their openers early in the innings, but Harmanpreet Kaur and England all-rounder Sciver-Brunt combined in a 72-run stand to put their team on course for victory. While Harmanpreet was dismissed after a run-out, Sciver reached her half-century and hit the winning runs to seal the title for MI. We bring you stunning pictures from the WPL finale match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals. Mon, 27 Mar 2023 10:47:39 +0530AFPhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/98939685.cmsAustralia defeated India 2-1 in the three-match One Day International (ODI) series, which ended at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium on May 22, 2023. The Aussies suffered a defeat in the opening match of the series in Mumbai but a strong comeback. The team won the remaining fixtures in Vizag and Chennai to complete a series win. The Australian team defeated India by 21 runs to clinch the series 2-1. They made a competitive 269 against the Rohit Sharma and Co. after opting to bat. The men in blue in response got off to a strong start as Rohit and Shubman Gill added 65 runs for the opening wicket. Virat Kohli scored a half-century and Hardik Pandya played a fighting run a ball 40. But wickets at regular intervals kept Australia in the contest. Let us take a look at the pictures from India vs Australia 3rd ODI match.Thu, 23 Mar 2023 15:15:53 +0530APhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/98895733.cmsThe league stage of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2023 ended on March 21. Mumbai Indians (MI) beat the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the first match of the double-header held at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Mumbai. While Delhi Capitals (DC) got the better of UP Warriorz (UPW) in the second match at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. Both MI and DC finished with 12 points each, however, the latter reached the WPL final on the basis of having a superiour net run rate. Chasing a target of 139 runs, DC reached 142/5 in 17.5 overs with Meg Lanning scored 39 runs off 23 balls. Shabnim Ismail took two wickets for UPW. With DC grabbing a direct spot in the final, MI and UPW will face off in the eliminator for the other other final spot. Wed, 22 Mar 2023 10:55:04 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/98724801.cmsGujarat Giants (GG) is back to winning ways as they successfully defended 2nd-placed Delhi Capitals (DC) for 136 in 18.4 overs. DC won the match by 11 runs. While DC continue to occupy the second spot in Women's Premiere League (WPL) points table having suffered their second loss in the tournament, GG now stands fourth. This is their second match-winning game and with four points, DC is above Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) who are currently at the bottom of the table. Laura Wolvaardt and Ashleigh Gardner were the star performers for GG scoring 57 off 45 balls and 51 from 33 deliveries respectively. The match was held at the Brabourne Stadium, in Mumbai. Take a look at the pictures from GG vs DC's WPL match. Fri, 17 Mar 2023 11:31:37 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/98661420.cmsDelhi Capitals defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by six wickets in the 11th match of the ongoing Women’s Premier League. This is RCB's fifth defeat on the trot. Australian legend Meg Lanning led DC while India's star batter Smriti Mandhana captained the Bangalore-based team. So far, DC have performed well, winning three out of four games to acquire the second spot in the points table. While RCB have lost all four games and are yet to open their account in the tournament. RCB scored 150 for four and in reply, DC completed the chase in 19.4 overs. Wed, 15 Mar 2023 16:25:26 +0530AFPhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/98652160.cmsIndia qualified for the World Test Championship (WTC) final and clinched the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the fourth successive time after the fourth and final match against Australia ended in a draw. The men in blue's spot in the WTC final against Australia was locked when Sri Lanka lost the Christchurch Test to New Zealand by two wickets. That said, there were many takeaways from the 2-1 series win for India. The biggest plus was Virat Kohli scoring his long overdue 28th Test ton. Before the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the Kohli question was on every lip. On Day 4, all questions were answered. India's old warhorse came to the party with his Test hundred, ending fans' wait of three years and three months to see King Kohli register another three-figure mark in Test cricket. Overall, this was his 75th international century. He registered 186 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. After reaching his century, Kohli took off his helmet and raised his bat to acknowledge the crowd before kissing his wedding rings and looking to the sky in subdued celebration of finally reaching the three-figure mark in Tests. The WTC final is scheduled to take place on June 7, 2023, at the Kensington Oval in the UK. Wed, 15 Mar 2023 12:25:09 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/98515471.cmsMumbai Indians defeated Gujarat Giants by 143 runs in the Women's Premier League 2023 season opener, held at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. MI skipper Harmanpreet Kaur led the way as the team scored an imposing 207 for five in the opener. Chasing a target of 208 runs, Gujarat were restricted to 64/9 in 15.1 overs. It was Saika Ishaque's brilliant four-wicket haul that led her side to win the game. Meanwhile, Amelia Kerr and Nat Sciver-Brunt took two wickets each. Gujarat Giants skipper Beth Mooney had won the toss and opted to bowl first in the opening match. Nita Ambani, owner of Mumbai Indians was also present at the stadium, cheering for her team. Post the match, she was quoted saying, "Iconic day, iconic moment for women in sport, just happy to be part of the WPL. I love every moment, want girls in the country to take up sports, live their dreams and make a career of it. MI is known for its fearless and exciting cricket, the girls have performed so well and I'm really proud. Special mention to Harman, she played a special innings, Amelia Kerr was fabulous, batted and bowled well, enjoyed every moment today. Wonderful to see so much support, great to see men and women come to the ground to support women's cricket. All the best for all the teams in this tournament." Let us take a look at the pictures from the opening game of WPL 2023. Thu, 09 Mar 2023 15:04:36 +0530AFPhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/98444311.cmsThe inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL) kicked off with a grand opening ceremony at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Bollywood divas, Kiara Advani and Kriti Sanon grooved to hit songs and impressed the crowd with their stellar performances. Meanwhile, singer AP Dhillon took the centre stage with 'Brown Munde' the song that propelled him to stardom. 'Kehndi Hundi Si' and 'Eh Munde Pagal Ne Saare' songs were also followed. The stars had the spectators all geared up for the match. Delhi Capitals' captain Meg Lanning, Mumbai Indians' captain Harmanpreet Kaur, Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Smriti Mandhana, Gujarat Giants' captain Beth Mooney and UP Warriorz captain Alyssa Healy unveiled the trophy of the tournament. The League started with a blockbuster clash between Gujarat Giants and Mumbai Indians. There will be a total of 20 league matches and two playoff games and these will be played over 23 days. The final of WPL 2023 will be played at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on March 26, 2023. Check out the pictures from the star-studded opening ceremony. Mon, 06 Mar 2023 11:52:40 +0530AFPhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/98236660.cmsHardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic have treated their fans with dreamy pictures from their wedding ceremony in Udaipur. The pictures screamed royalty as the couple posed for the camera. They had a fun-filled mehendi and haldi ceremony amid the boho decor. While Natasa opted for a yellow ethnic look, Hardik and their son Agastya twinned in pink and white kurtas, paired with white pyjamas. "Painted in love," reads the adorable caption. For the varmala ceremony, Natasa donned an embroidered golden lehenga with a red dupatta. For the pheras, she switched into a bright red saree paired with a stunning blouse. While the cricketer opted for a cream embroidered sherwani and a sleek dupatta. Sharing the pictures, the pair wrote, "Now and forever." For their big day, they chose Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla's outfits. Earlier, the cricketer and his model-actor wife renewed their vows on Valentine's Day in the presence of their closest friends and family. Walking down the aisle, Natasa looked like a vision in a white dress with lace details and a long train. She kept her overall look minimalist yet elegant with a pearl necklace. On the other hand, the cricketer wore a sharp black suit. The bridesmaids were in champagne gowns and the groomsmen were all in black and white tuxedos. The couple exchanged kisses with their son Agastya and posed for the dreamy pictures. Sharing the photos, the couple wrote in the caption, "We celebrated Valentine’s Day on this island of love by renewing the vows we took three years ago. We are truly blessed to have our family and friends with us to celebrate our love." According to reports, Hardik and Natasa always wanted to get married in a lavish ceremony. The idea was always on their mind ever since they tied the knot in court on May 31, 2020. Everything happened in a rush back then and finally, they fulfilled their wish as they renewed their wedding vows. (All photos: Instagram)Sat, 25 Feb 2023 19:45:38 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/97679162.cmsStar pacer Shaheen Afridi got married to former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi's daughter, Ansha. The wedding festivities took place in Karachi on February 4 in a grand ceremony. Several Pakistani cricketers, including captain Babar Azam, Sarfaraz Khan, Shadab Khan and Naseem Shah were among others present at the scene to celebrate the occasion. Shaheen took to social media to share a few pictures from his big day and wrote, "Almighty has been very kind and generous. May we always remain as a garment to each other. Thank you everyone for the well wishes and making our special day even better. Remember us in your special prayers." He further expressed his disappointment with those who leaked pictures and videos of his wedding well before the couple officially shared them on social media. "It's very disappointing that despite many and repeated requests, our privacy was hurt and people kept on sharing it further without any guilt. I would like to humbly request everyone again to kindly Cooperate with us and not try to spoil our memorable big day," read the post. Meanwhile, Shahid Afridi penned a heartfelt note for his daughter on her wedding day, "Daughter is the most beautiful flower of your garden because they blossom with great blessing. A daughter is someone you laugh with, dream with, and love with all your heart. As parent, I gave my daughter in Nikkah to @iShaheenAfridi, congratulations to the two of them." Shaheen and Ansha got engaged last year. Tue, 07 Feb 2023 11:09:14 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/97570167.cmsSachin Tendulkar felicitated the India U-19 Women's cricket team for its victory in the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup in South Africa. The ceremony was held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Shafali Verma and her team beat England in the final by seven wickets at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom to be crowned champions. Amid cheers from the fans, the cricket legend Tendulkar along with BCCI secretary Jay Shah and President Roger Binny honoured the young team. "By winning this World Cup, you have given a dream to young girls in India, to represent the country," the cricketing icon said during the felicitation ceremony. He also added that BCCI is doing its best for the growth of women's cricket in the country. After the motivational speech from Tendulkar, the Indian team was presented with a cheque of INR 5 crore. Pictures from the event flooded the social media timeline with cricket fans showering praises for the team. Team captain Shafali also shared a few pictures and wrote, "Thank you Hon'ble @jayshah220988 Sir for inviting us for a special evening and providing us the precious opportunity to meet with @sachintendulkar Sir! It has truly motivated the entire team and has boosted our spirit. Thank you again for all your support & encouragement!" Fri, 03 Feb 2023 10:49:20 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/97549874.cms​India defeated New Zealand by 168 runs in the third T20I to clinch the three-match series 2-1 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This was the team's highest margin of victory with the previous record being a 143-run win over Ireland in Dublin in 2018. Opener Shubman Gill showcased his fine form, hitting the NZ bowlers to all parts of the stadium to score 126 not out off just 63 balls with the help of 12 fours and seven sixes. Riding on Gill's fine performance, India posted 234 for 4 after electing to bat. Meanwhile, the Kiwis never got going in the huge chase as the Indian bowlers performed in unison. Skipper Hardik Pandya led from the front, securing four wickets. Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik and Shivam Mavi bagged two-wicket hauls. Here, we bring you pictures from the third T20I match as India lift the trophy. Thu, 02 Feb 2023 15:02:51 +0530APhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/97477090.cmsIt's a celebratory time for India. Shafali Verma led a bunch of talented youngsters to the inaugural U-19 T20 World Cup title with a seven-wicket thrashing of England in the final as India recorded their first-ever ICC triumph in women's cricket. The win also reaffirms India's dominance at the U-19 level with the boys winning the world cup title in the Caribbean just last year. Following the win, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah announced INR 5 crore prize money for the players and staff of the team. The victory in Potchefstroom was indeed an emotional moment for the women's team. It's an attainment of a dream that the senior side couldn't fulfill against Australia in the 2005 Women's ODI World Cup final in South Africa, before more heartbreaks followed in the 2017 ODI WC final, 2020 T20 WC final and 2022 Commonwealth Games final. The India skipper Shafali Verma could not hold back tears during the post-match presentation after India's victory. Wiping off her tears, she said, "In 2020, the tears came out due to the sadness of the loss. Today, with the cup being won, they were my tears of happiness. The thing which we came here to achieve was fulfilled. As a team, those were tears of happiness. I tried to control it a lot, but it wasn’t possible." She added, "It’s very good. They back me a lot. They are doing what I tell them to. Thanks to BCCI for giving me confidence and for this beautiful team. They all are incredible." It was also a memorable gift to the Indian captain, who turned 19 on the eve of the final. Shafali's next challenge will be to propel India to its first senior World Cup title as the Women's T20 WC begins on February 10 in South Africa. (All photos: Instagram/ Twitter) Tue, 31 Jan 2023 11:29:30 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/97416878.cmsTeam India all-rounder Axar Patel is now a married man. The all-rounder tied the knot in a dreamy ceremony with his longtime girlfriend Meha Patel in Vadodara. Axar skipped the ODI series against New Zealand this time owing to his special day. Sharing some inside pictures from the grand wedding, Axar wrote, "Married my best friend and it was the most magical day of our life. Thank you to all of our family and friends for making it even more special." The couple has been dating for nearly a decade and got engaged in January 2022. Speaking to ETimes post the wedding, Axar's father Rajesh Patel said, "It’s every father’s dream to see his son/daughter married and I feel overjoyed right now. Axar and Meha have known each other for 10 years but due to his busy schedule, we weren’t able to finalise a wedding date. After they got engaged last year, we started preparing for this big day and I am happy that everything went off smoothly." According to reports, most Team India cricketers couldn't attend the ceremony due to the ongoing matches. However, Mohammad Kaif, Jaydev Unadkat and Ishant Sharma were among the attendees. (All photos: Instagram) Sun, 29 Jan 2023 15:45:45 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/97308507.cmsTeam India start the dawn of a new era in One Day International (ODI) cricket. The players dished out a comprehensive performance to inflict a 3-0 win against New Zealand and reach the top of the ICC ODI rankings. Currently, No.1, the Rohit Sharma-led team defeated New Zealand by 90 runs in Indore in the 3rd and final match and lifted the trophy. The Men in Blue won the first match by 12 runs in Hyderabad and the second match by 8 wickets in Raipur. The latest win was India's consecutive clean sweep, having beaten Sri Lanka last week. England, who rose to the top spot following NZ's loss to India in the 2nd ODI, are now in the 2nd position while the Black Caps are in the fourth spot. Meanwhile, Australia are in third place in the rankings. India now have 114 rating points with England 113, Australia 112 and New Zealand 111 points. It was India skipper Rohit Sharma and the right-hand batter Shubman Gill whose centuries helped the team with the series win. Rohit with 101 runs and Shubman with 112 put on 212 for the opening wicket in Indore to guide the hosts to 385-9 after being invited to bat first. India pacer Mohammed Siraj became the No.1 bowler in the ICC rankings for ODI bowlers. He went past New Zealand's Trent Boult and Australia's Josh Hazlewood to become the top-ranked ODI bowler. Here, we bring you pictures from the ODI series. Wed, 25 Jan 2023 15:18:16 +0530BCCLhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/97241478.cmsCricketer KL Rahul and actress Athiya Shetty are all set to get hitched on January 23, 2023. The couple will tie the knot at Suniel Shetty’s farmhouse named ‘Jahan’ in Khandala. KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty will have an intimate wedding ceremony, which will be attended by family members and close friends. Buzz has it that the couple will throw a grand wedding reception later after the IPL. Pictures and videos from Suniel Shetty’s Khandala farmhouse are doing the rounds on social media, where Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul will tie the knot. The couple will have their haldi ceremony, which will be followed by the wedding. Several celebrities from Bollywood and the cricketing world will grace KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty’s wedding including actors Salman Khan, Jackie Shroff, Akshay Kumar and Virat Kohli. The actress and the cricketer have been together for a few years and often expressed their love for each other on social media. They also celebrated New Year 2023 together in Dubai with their friends and shared the party photo dump.Mon, 23 Jan 2023 10:23:46 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/97091807.cmsVirat Kohli's rise in the One Day International (ODI) series has impressed cricket fans all over. The former Indian skipper secured two centuries and scored 283 runs in three matches against Sri Lanka. In the third match of the three-match ODI series against SL, Kohli's stunning batting led India to a glorious victory. During the course of his innings, vintage Kohli broke several records. The cricketer broke Sachin Tendulkar's record of 20 ODI centuries on his home soil. He now has 21 ODI tons in India. His unbeaten 166 runs against SL in Thiruvananthapuram was the 46th of his career in this format. Kohli broke his own record of being the player with the most ODI centuries against a single opponent. The ton against the 3rd ODI match against SL was his 10th ODI hundred against the team. The 34-year-old also went past Mahela Jayawardene to rise to fifth in ODI's all-time run-scorers chart. His unbeaten hundred made him the player with the most unbeaten ODI hundreds. Before this, Kohli was joint-level with Sachin on 15 ODI tons without being dismissed. Now the cricketer has scored 16 ODI hundreds when he has not been dismissed. He became only the second player to reach 50 List-A centuries. His awesome performance has been rewarded and the right-hand batter is now back in the top five in the latest ICC ODI rankings. Kohli now has 750 points and has second-placed Rassie van der Dussen (766) and third-placed Quinton de Kock (759) well within his sights. While Pakistan skipper remains on top with 887 rating points. Kohli has been showing signs of returning to form since the Asia Cup last year. More than setting the records, it is the manner in which he is scoring the runs that will give the rival bowlers sleepless nights. Wed, 18 Jan 2023 17:19:50 +0530AFPhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/96931121.cmsBaby Vamika turned 2! So, of course, her proud parents, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma took to social media to share adorable glimpses of the little one. While the couple has remained fiercely protective of Vamika, they often share pictures, shot strategically in a way that her face is not visible. On the special day, Anushka shared a heartwarming moment with her little bundle of joy, playing as they sit by a lake. "Two years ago my heart grew wide open," the actress wrote in the caption. Doting dad Virat too took to his Instagram handle to wish his daughter with the caption, "My heartbeat is 2." The cricketer could be seen playing with the baby girl in a park, albeit while lying down on the grass. A day before Vamika's birthday, the former India cricket captain posted a beautiful family picture where all three were seen taking a stroll on the beach. They were also captured beautifully enjoying the last sunrise of 2022 with their little daughter. Virat and Anushka got married in a dreamy ceremony on December 11, 2017 and welcomed Vamika on January 11, 2021. Let us take a look at some adorable family moments in pictures. (All photos: Instagram) Thu, 12 Jan 2023 11:46:03 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/96847950.cmsIt seemed like a match between star batter Suryakumar Yadav vs Sri Lanka. The Twenty20 sensation scored an unbeaten 112 off 51 balls to fire India to 228-5 in the third and deciding match against Sri Lanka on January 7, 2023. India lost wickets inside six overs after they elected to bat first but Suryakumar and Shubman Gill (46) put on 111 runs to lay the foundations for the challenging total. Aside from showing impressive consistency in T2OIs, the manner in which he plays his shots is nothing short of jaw-dropping. The latest century in Rajkot was the batter's third of his T20I career that began in March 2021. Often referred to as 'Mr 360,' for his ability to play all around the ground, Suryakumar with his stunning century became World No.1 T20 batter in the official ICC rankings. Meanwhile, Saturday's victory came after India won the first T2O by two runs, while the second game was won by Sri Lanka by 16 runs. The teams will next face each other in three one-day internationals. Mon, 09 Jan 2023 12:07:45 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/80383877.cmsAjinkya Rahane's India cricket team became the second nation after South Africa in the modern era to win back-to-back Test series in Australia as they defeated Tim Paine's side in their fortress of Brisbane by three wickets.Thu, 21 Jan 2021 14:40:45 +0530BCCL - Non Copyrighthttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/66215766.cmsMon, 15 Oct 2018 15:24:24 +0530BCCLhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/62000155.cmsAjinkya Rahane's bad form a worry as Team India eye another clean sweep against Sri Lankan cricket team. A 3-0 win will put India on top of ICC ODI rankings, overtaking South Africa.Sat, 09 Dec 2017 20:19:06 +0530PTIhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/57868825.cmsIndia lost just one Test in this home season of 13 Tests and ended it with a victory in this hard and bitterly-fought series in which both teams have looked each other in the eye but neither has blinked. This is also the fourth consecutive series victory at home for India against Australia after 2008/09 (2-0), 2010/11 (2-0) and 2012/13 (4-0).Tue, 28 Mar 2017 11:59:06 +0530PTIhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/67723959.cmsMon, 28 Jan 2019 15:59:33 +0530BCCLhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/66429492.cmsTue, 30 Oct 2018 15:35:22 +0530BCCLhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/66399112.cmsCenturion Virat Kohli threw the concept of law of averages in sport out of the equation with another milestone but the Indian team's collective failure allowed the West Indies to level the series with a 43-run win in the third ODI here Saturday. Kohli became the first Indian and 10th overall to score three successive hundreds in the One-day format but it could not prevent West Indies from tasting their first win of the tour. After making a commendable recovery from a shaky start to post 283 for nine on the board, West Indies bowlers rattled the Indian middle and lower middle-order, to snuff out a victory and level the series. The hosts were bundled out for 240 in 47.4 overs. India had won the lung-opener in Guwahati before West Indies ensured a tie in the second game at Visakhapatnam. Between victory and defeat, stood a determined Kohli (107), who notched up his 38th ODI hundred and seventh against the Windies. The India skipper was going all guns blazing till he was dismissed. He hit 10 boundaries and a lone six in his 119-ball knock at the MCA International Stadium.Sun, 28 Oct 2018 11:07:19 +0530PTIhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/62768192.cmsManjot Kalra in action during the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup final match between India and Australia at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.Sat, 03 Feb 2018 15:46:27 +0530PTIhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/68200790.cmsThu, 28 Feb 2019 15:43:34 +0530BCCLhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/68166627.cmsTue, 26 Feb 2019 14:01:56 +0530BCCLhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/66508200.cms India ended a four-match winless run against the West Indies with a five-wicket victory that came on the back of debutant Krunal Pandya's flourish and Dinesh Karthik's poise in Kolkata. Wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav (3/13) led the Indian bowlers' fine show to restrict West Indies to 109 for eight after stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma opted to to field on a dew-laden Eden Gardens. India responded well with the pacers giving them a fine start after Umesh Yadav dismissed Denesh Ramdin in the third over. Playing their first match at home without the inspirational Mahendra Singh Dhoni, India were 45 for four in eight overs, leaving their fragile middle order exposed. But the 'local boy' Karthik, who leads Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL, stayed calm in his 31 not out from 34 balls (3x4, 1x6) to steer India home with 13 balls to spare. Hardik's brother, Krunal, hit the winning boundary off Keemo Paul in the 18th over. The new Pandya smashed 21 off nine balls. This was India's first win against the World T20 champions since 2014, spanning five matches.Mon, 05 Nov 2018 12:26:03 +0530PTIhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/66414055.cmsMon, 29 Oct 2018 15:15:06 +0530BCCLhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/56537863.cmsGujarat have lifted the Ranji Trophy for the first time in their history, beating domestic heavyweights Mumbai by five wickets on the last day of the final at Indore's Holkar Stadium. 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