T20 World Cup 2026: Sunil Gavaskar Criticizes Fan Chants For Jasprit Bumrah During India’s Semi-Final Win During India’s tense T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final against England at Wankhede Stadium, former cricketer-turned-commentator Sunil Gavaskar expressed strong disapproval of fan chants directed at Jasprit Bumrah while he was bowling. The Wankhede Stadium DJ repeatedly urged spectators to chant “Boom Boom Bumrah” during an over, a practice Gavaskar called inappropriate for a World Cup match. “Asking the crowd to chant ‘Boom Boom Bumrah’ while he is bowling is not a good idea,” Gavaskar said from the commentary box. “They can do it between overs, but not during the over. This is a World Cup.” Gavaskar’s criticism followed a broader pattern of dissent against entertainment additions to the tournament. Earlier in the competition, he and Ravi Shastri had criticized the ICC for staging a laser show during the drinks break of India’s Super 8 match against the West Indies at Eden Gardens. Despite his reservations about the chants, Gavaskar praised Bumrah’s pivotal role in India’s seven-run victory. The pacer’s composed death bowling, which included a crucial wicket of Harry Brook on his first ball of the final over, helped secure the win. India’s triumph came after a nervy chase of England’s 253/7 target, with Jacob Bethell’s 105-run partnership with Sam Curran nearly salvaging a draw. Bumrah’s final over, in which he conceded just six runs, proved decisive. Gavaskar hailed Bumrah as a “once-in-a-century” bowler, emphasizing his versatility across all formats. “Jasprit Bumrah is not just a once-in-a-generation bowler. He is a once-in-a-century kind of a bowler. Because he plays all formats—Test matches, 50-over games, T20s,” Gavaskar said. “You give him the ball, he will deliver.#icc #t20_world_cup_2026 #wankhede_stadium #sunil_gavaskar #jasprit_bumrah
Sunil Gavaskar Goes Hard At T20 World Cup Organisers For Refusing To Learn From Earlier Mistake Sunil Gavaskar expressed frustration again with the organizers of the T20 World Cup for what he called an unprofessional decision to use a DJ during the India vs England semi-final. The former India captain criticized the practice of having a DJ shout “BOOM-BOOM Bumrah” in the middle of an over, which he believed disrupted the flow of the game. The incident occurred during the 16th over of the match at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, when Jasprit Bumrah was in the process of bowling. Gavaskar argued that such interruptions were unnecessary during live play and questioned the organizers’ judgment, especially in a high-stakes World Cup event. Gavaskar’s criticism followed a similar complaint he made earlier about a laser show during the India vs West Indies Super 8 match. He had previously raised concerns that the bright lights during the drinks break could strain players’ eyesight. The laser display, which lasted three minutes, was shown when India was at 53/2 in the Powerplay phase at Eden Gardens. Gavaskar emphasized that such distractions were inappropriate for a World Cup match, noting that while similar effects were acceptable in the Indian Premier League, they were not suitable for knockout stages. He questioned the need for such entertainment during critical moments of the game. The former captain’s comments reflect his traditional approach to cricket, where he values simplicity and adherence to the sport’s fundamentals. He has consistently criticized deviations from standard practices, such as failing to convert singles into doubles or improper running between wickets.#t20_world_cup #wankhede_stadium #sunil_gavaskar #jasprit_bumrah #india_english_super_8
"This Is A World Cup": Sunil Gavaskar Fumes At Stadium Organiser For 'Jasprit Bumrah Chants' Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar expressed frustration with stadium organizers for encouraging spectators to chant Jasprit Bumrah's name during a crucial moment in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup semifinal between India and England. The incident occurred at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, where the DJ prompted fans to shout “Boom Boom Bumrah” as the Indian pacer prepared to bowl. Gavaskar, commentating on the match, criticized the decision, emphasizing that such chants during the delivery stride are inappropriate, especially in a high-stakes World Cup environment. He noted that while fans can cheer between overs, chanting during the over could distract the bowler and undermine the professionalism expected at the global tournament. The match, which saw India defend a target of 254 against England, showcased a blend of individual brilliance and team resilience. Sanju Samson’s 89 off 42 balls and Jasprit Bumrah’s economical spell of 1/33 in four overs were pivotal in securing India’s seven-run victory. Samson’s innings, marked by a second consecutive fifty, propelled India to a record-breaking total of 253 for seven, the highest in a knockout game of the tournament. England’s response, led by Jacob Bethell’s century (105 off 48), saw them chase down the target with a thrilling chase, though they fell short by seven runs. Gavaskar and former India coach Ravi Shastri had previously criticized the ICC for organizing a laser show during a tense Super 8 match between India and the West Indies at Eden Gardens. The incident highlighted concerns about distractions during critical moments of the tournament.#icc_men_s_t20_world_cup #sunil_gavaskar #jasprit_bumrah #wankhede_stadium #ravi_shastri
Quand Federer achevait sa quête d’un 100e titre : Dubaï 2019 Roger Federer a marqué un point historique lors du tournoi de Dubaï en 2019, en remportant son 100e titre professionnel. Ce succès, obtenu après une longue carrière marquée par des performances exceptionnelles, a été salué comme un accomplissement personnel et une preuve de son endurance. Le Suisse, alors âgé de 34 ans, a dominé ses adversaires avec une combinaison de technique, de précision et de mental. Ce titre a non seulement élargi son record, mais a également renforcé son statut de légende du tennis. Djokovic, Sinner, Sabalenka : Dubaï, un lieu de préparation stratégique Le tournoi de Dubaï a également accueilli des joueurs de haut niveau comme Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner et Aryna Sabalenka, qui y ont utilisé le terrain pour se préparer à la saison 2023. Le format du tournoi, qui combine des matches en simple et en double, a permis à ces joueurs de tester leur jeu dans des conditions variées. Djokovic, en particulier, a profité de l'occasion pour ajuster son jeu avant le Grand Chelem d'Australie. Carlos Alcaraz : Une débute enflammée à Rio L'Espagnol Carlos Alcaraz a fait sensation lors de son premier tournoi professionnel à Rio, où il a impressionné par sa puissance et son agressivité. À seulement 17 ans, le jeune prodige a démontré une maturité sur le terrain, marquant des points décisifs avec son revers puissant. Son arrivée sur la scène internationale a suscité des attentes élevées, et son potentiel a été mis en lumière par des experts du tennis. Le tournoi de Rio : Un événement incontournable Le tournoi de Rio, organisé dans un cadre exceptionnel, a rassemblé des joueurs de tous les continents. Son format, qui inclut des matchs en simple et en double, a permis de créer des affrontements inédits.#roger_federer #duba_2019 #novak_djokovic #jannik_sinner #aryna_sabalenka
Hugo Gaston advances to the quarterfinals of the Thionville Challenger after defeating Keegan Smith The second round of the Thionville Challenger concluded on Thursday, with Hugo Gaston securing his place in the quarterfinals. The Toulousain, currently ranked 96th in the world, aims to reclaim his Top 100 status by the end of the tournament. With a live ranking of 107th, Gaston faces a critical opportunity to climb the rankings. If he performs strongly this week, he could potentially move into the Top 80, a significant achievement. Gaston’s path to the quarterfinals included a three-set victory over Keegan Smith, the 306th-ranked player. Despite being surprised early in the match, Gaston recovered to win 3-6, 6-3, 6-2. In the quarterfinals, he will face Moïse Kouame, a fellow French player who has also advanced to the next round. Kouame’s progress sets the stage for a potential French showdown in the tournament. Other notable results from the second round include Ugo Blanchet’s dominant performance against Clément Chidekh, which ended in a 6-2, 6-2 victory. Blanchet remains the last French player in the draw, with a chance to earn points ahead of his defense of the Cherbourg Challenger title. Pierre-Hugues Herbert also advanced, defeating Otto Virtanen 7-5, 6-4. The Thionville Challenger continues to attract attention as players vie for ranking points and prize money. With the tournament progressing, the focus shifts to the quarterfinals, where key matches will determine the next round’s participants. The event highlights the competitive nature of Challenger tournaments, offering players a chance to climb the rankings and secure valuable opportunities for future Grand Slam qualifications.#hugo_gaston #keegan_smith #thionville_challenger #moise_kouame #ugo_blanchet
BlackRock private credit fund is latest to crack, hitting crypto prices and DeFi markets #private_credit #BlackRock_private #hitting_crypto #DeFi_markets #credit_fund
'Will make Tehri important place for water, adventure sports': CM Dhami attends Tehri Lake Festival "We will continue our efforts to give more speed to the possibilities here and to give them wings. We have started this. We will work to move this forward", Dhami said. #Lake_Festival #Tehri_Lake #make_Tehri #Tehri_important #attends_Tehri #adventure_sports #important_place
Pakistan, England qualify for FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026; 11 out of 16 teams finalisedEngland sealed its spot with a commanding 7-1 win over Malaysia, while Pakistan edged past Japan 4-3 with a late winner. The two sides will face each other in Saturday’s final. England sealed its spot with a commanding 7-1 win over Malaysia, while Pakistan edged past Japan 4-3 with a late winner. The two sides will face each other in Saturday’s final. #World_Cup #Cup #FIH_Men #late_winner #Hockey_World #past_Japan #edged_past #Pakistan_edged #teams_finalisedEngland #England_qualify
EXCLUSIVE: Rani Mukerji exits Oh My Goddess after creative differences with Amit Rai; here’s what happened behind the scenes Rani Mukerji and Akshay Kumar were all set to collaborate on the Amit Rai-directed Oh My Goddess. Akshay made the film official by wishing Rani on the release of Mardaani 3, terming her the "Goddess" in the wish. "Go watch the goddess of acting in her most powerful avatar. I saw it, I loved it. Don’t miss it," he had posted, indirectly confirming Oh My Goddess. Earlier in the day, a PR website floated an article that Rani was never signed for Oh My Goddess. However, we have dived deep into the matter to find the truth. Reliable sources confirm that Rani Mukerji was indeed confirmed to do Oh My Goddess with Akshay Kumar and Amit Rai. "However, she started to have creative differences with Amit Rai. She had a certain way of looking at the script, including post-production, and expected Amit to follow her experience. Amit, on the other hand, had a strong counter perspective on the presentation of the film. The duo eventually could not gel well, leading to a fall-out of sorts," a source shared with Bollywood Hungama. Akshay tried to bring the two on the same page, but eventually felt that the right energy was needed to make the film happen and that it was best not to force this casting. “Rani, too, had her reservations, and the two senior actors, like true professionals, decided to amicably part ways on Oh My Goddess. Rani loved the script but, ... #Amit #EXCLUSIVE #Akshay_Kumar #Amit_Rai-directed #Rani_Mukerji #Amit_Rai #Goddess #Rani #scenes_Rani #Mukerji_exits
No shortage of funds for development works, no place for laxity: Delhi CM #Delhi #shortage #works #development_works #laxity
The price to pay — This is why 400+ scientists are calling for a halt to mandatory age verification The internet gets age-gated, changing how we interact with our favorite apps and websites. While the benefits aren't clear yet, we are losing control of our privacy. Here's what's at stake. #age_verification #pay #mandatory_age #favorite_apps #scientists #age-gated #changing
