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Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has emphasized that Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) should prioritize retaining their captain, ShreyasIyer, ahead of the IPL 2025 auction. Chopra believes that Iyer’s leadership and batting prowess are crucial for KKR’s success in the upcoming season. He noted that Iyer has shown significant improvement and consistency, making him an invaluable asset to the team. Aakash Chopra said, “You want to firstly retain the captain, who is ShreyasIyer. If 18 crores go, let them go because you won’t get a captain. He is your winning captain. If Gautam (Gambhir) isn’t there, retain your captain to maintain some continuity. There is no doubt that you should retain ShreyasIyer.” “You might get ShreyasIyer for 18 crores using the RTM but never do that with the captain because eventually this game is played by humans, and humans have hearts, and thereby emotions. Who will understand emotions better than Khan sahab (Shahrukh Khan)? So I feel he won’t allow ShreyasIyer

Legendary West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness’s historic visit to India. This marks the first-ever bilateral visit by a Jamaican Prime Minister, taking place from September 30 to October 3. Gayle shared his excitement on social media, posting videos and photos of their meeting, where he greeted PM Modi with a respectful “Namaste.” He expressed his honor in meeting the Indian leader, captioning his post, “Honor to have met with the Prime Minister of India @narendramodi. Jamaica to India #OneLove.” Watch the video here. During this diplomatic visit, the two leaders engaged in discussions that emphasized the strong cultural and historical ties between India and Jamaica, particularly their shared passion for cricket. Gayle, known as the “Universe Boss,” is celebrated not only for his explosive batting but also as an ambassador for cricket in both countries.

India secured a convincing victory over Bangladesh by seven wickets in the second Test at Kanpur, completing a 2-0 series sweep. Bangladesh, after being bowled out for 233 in their first innings, struggled in their second, managing only 26 runs for 2 wickets before India declared at 285/9. Key performances included Jasprit Bumrah’s stellar bowling, where he took 3 wickets for 50 runs, and YashasviJaiswal and KL Rahul, who both scored aggressive fifties72 off 52 balls and 68 off 43 balls, respectively. Their contributions helped set a solid target for Bangladesh. In the chase, India lost early wickets but maintained control throughout. Virat Kohli’s quick-fire 47 off 35 balls further bolstered India’s innings. The match concluded with India reaching the target comfortably, showcasing their dominance throughout the series.