10 sixes! Magnificent Shreyas Iyer goes hammer and tongs in 51-ball century in Vijay Hazare Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Mumbai captain Shreyas Iyer is on a remarkable run-scoring spree. Continuing his scintillating form, Iyer smashed a blistering century off just 51 balls during a Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Karnataka at the Narendra Modi Stadium B Ground in Ahmedabad.Iyer, who had an outstanding 2024 with the bat and as a captain, hammered…

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GST Council meet key decisions: Tax rate on popcorn revised, GST rate on sale of used cars increased, says report – Times of India

GST council has sanctioned a rate increase to 18% from 12% for transactions involving the sale of old and used cars. GST Council Meeting latest update: The ongoing 55th GST council meeting in Jaisalmer is addressing crucial taxation matters, including revisions for AAC blocks, fortified rice and flavoured popcorn categories.According to ET’s Deepshikha Sikarwar, the…

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‘I felt like I was using a toothpick’: Michael Hussey recalls facing a young Jasprit Bumrah | Cricket News – Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images) Former Australian cricketer Michael Hussey has shared his memories of encountering a young Jasprit Bumrah during his stint with the Mumbai Indians in the 2014 IPL. Hussey’s reflections provide insight into Bumrah’s early career, his unconventional style, and his remarkable journey to becoming one of the world’s premier…

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US Senate joins House in passing crucial spending bill, avoiding shutdown crisis: Key points – Times of India

The bill now awaits President Joe Biden’s signature to become law, ensuring government funding through mid-March and avoiding immediate fiscal turmoil. In a dramatic turn of events, the US Congress passed a crucial spending bill in the early hours of Saturday, narrowly averting a government shutdown that threatened to disrupt federal services and holiday travel…

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EPF fraud: Arrest warrant issued against ex-cricketer Robin Uthappa | Bengaluru News – Times of India

BENGALURU: Robin Uthappa, former cricketer and director of Centaurus Lifestyle Brands Pvt Ltd, is facing legal trouble after a warrant was issued against him for provident fund (PF) fraud. The firm allegedly failed to deposit Rs 23 lakh deducted from employees’ salaries into their PF accounts. Regional PF Commissioner II & Recovery Officer, Shadakshara Gopala…

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‘Grateful to walk through life … ‘: Rohit Sharma pens emotional note on wife Ritika Sajdeh’s birthday – Times of India

Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: India Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma shared a heartfelt birthday message for his wife Ritika Sajdeh. Taking to Instagram, Rohit expressed his love and gratitude in an emotional note. Rohit and Ritika, who tied the knot on December 13, 2015, are parents to two…

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‘Who was driving the car?’: JD Vance, Elon Musk slam ‘legacy media’ over misleading headlines in Germany Christmas market attack – Times of India

The AP and other outlets were inundated with criticism from netizens, who accused legacy media of bias and misrepresentation. A car driven by a Saudi man deliberately plowed into a bustling Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on Saturday, killing two people and injuring at least 60 others. The tragedy, described by authorities as a deliberate…

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Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Joe Root will decide their retirement: Greg Chappell | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Australia cricketer Greg Chappell thinks that the modern cricket greats, such as Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, and Joe Root, would know when their time is up, not when others tell them.Chappell also considered how the careers of contemporary greats like Smith, Root, and Kohli illustrate the unavoidable fall of exceptional batsmen. Why…

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‘Surrender slightly to the game’: Ex-India batting coach’s advice to ‘out-of-form’ Virat Kohli – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has advised Virat Kohli to tweak his approach and focus on playing closer to his body as he prepares for the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), starting on December 26. Bangar believes Kohli’s strong record at the venue and its…

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