Day: November 18, 2024

IPL 2025: Punjab Kings Likely to Appoint Shashank Singh as Captain Ahead of Mega Auction

Manish Kumar

Punjab Kings (PBKS) is gearing up for the IPL 2025 season with a major revamp, retaining just two players—Prabhsimran Singh and Shashank Singh—while releasing their previous captain, Shikhar Dhawan, along with most of the squad. As the franchise looks for a new leader to finally break their 17-year title drought, all signs point to Shashank Singh, a 32-year-old explosive batter, as the frontrunner for the captaincy. Shashank Singh’s Stellar IPL Journey Shashank Singh made headlines during the IPL 2024 season with his exceptional performances, amassing 354 runs in 14 matches…

India’s New-Look Test Squad Announced for England Series: Rohit, Virat, and Ashwin Rested, 5 Players Set to Debut

Manish Kumar

India is gearing up for a fresh Test series against England in June-August 2025 following the conclusion of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The five-match Test series will kick off on June 20, with the first match scheduled at Headingley, Leeds. Reports suggest that senior players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin might be rested, paving the way for new faces in the squad. Here’s a look at the probable squad and the debutants for the series. Senior Players Rested, Young Guns to Shine Selectors are likely to rest…

Not Pant or KL Rahul, but this 13-year-old will fetch the highest bid in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, dealing only in boundaries!

Manish Kumar

IPL 2025: The IPL 2025 mega auction is set to take place on November 24 and 25. Among the numerous stars, a 13-year-old Indian cricketer has become the center of attention. The IPL 2025 mega auction is gearing up to make headlines. The event will be held in Dubai on November 24 and 25, where players have already registered themselves. Alongside seasoned stars, fresh young faces will also enter the fray. Among these, one name stands out: 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, whose popularity has already eclipsed stalwarts like Rishabh Pant and…

India at Crossroads: Tackling Climate-Related Health Risks with Resilience and Equity

Manish Kumar

A Nation Vulnerable to Climate Change India is facing a profound challenge, with over 80% of its population exposed to climate-related health risks, according to Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, former chief scientist of the World Health Organization (WHO). Speaking at the COP29 climate talks in Azerbaijan, she emphasized the urgent need for integrated policies addressing health, climate, and gender equity. India’s vast population, diverse geography, and socioeconomic disparities make it particularly susceptible to the multifaceted impacts of climate change, from air pollution to malnutrition and vector-borne diseases. The Health-Climate Nexus The…