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Guptill Reflects on His Time with Mumbai Indians, Enjoys Opening Partnership with Rohit Sharma

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2 years ago

February 12, 2025

Martin Guptill, New Zealand’s white-ball sensation, reminisced about his time opening the batting with current Indian captain Rohit Sharma during the Indian Premier League (IPL). This reflection came on the heels of his remarkable unbeaten 160 runs off just 49 balls in the Legend 90 League on Monday.

In a commanding display, Guptill single-handedly dismantled Big Boys Unikari with his explosive batting. During a quick-fire round of questions, he shared candid insights from the field. Notably, Guptill had played for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2016, where he had the privilege of batting alongside Rohit Sharma.

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After his explosive innings, Guptill was asked which cricketer he would love to open with again. He responded, “I’ve batted with him before, and I really enjoy opening the batting with Rohit Sharma.”

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Guptill also expressed his desire to face Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya, stating, “I would love to take on Hardik Pandya. We’ve had some exciting battles in the past.”

His record-breaking innings for the Chhattisgarh Warriors, which featured 16 massive sixes and 12 boundaries, surpassed the total runs of the entire Big Boys Unikari team (151 runs). Guptill’s astounding performance led the Warriors to a dominating 89-run victory, marking the first 200+ score in the tournament. He reached his century in just 34 balls, the fastest in the competition, and finished unbeaten, setting multiple records in the process.

Similar to Guptill, Rohit Sharma is a contemporary legend in white-ball cricket. Both players have transformed the role of openers in limited-overs formats, recognized for their ability to dismantle any bowling attack with their effortless six-hitting. They both belong to the exclusive group of batters who have scored a double century in ODI cricket.

While Guptill was clearing the boundaries in the Legend 90 League, Rohit Sharma was also making headlines with a fantastic century against England on Sunday.

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Entertainment

Cristiano Ronaldo Marries Longtime Partner Georgina Rodriguez

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4 days ago

August 14, 2026

Namma Kudla

Sports: Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has married his longtime partner, Georgina Rodriguez, in a private ceremony.

Ronaldo reportedly tied the knot with Georgina on Tuesday, August 11. The couple surprised fans by sharing an official wedding photo on social media.

The picture shows Ronaldo and Georgina holding hands while wearing their wedding rings. The couple appeared happy as they marked the special occasion.

The wedding took place in Cascais, a picturesque coastal town near Portugal’s capital, Lisbon. The ceremony was kept extremely private, with only their five children reportedly attending the occasion.

Ronaldo and Georgina first met in Madrid in 2016. They have been together for nearly a decade.

The couple has five children: Cristiano Jr., twins Eva and Mateo, Alana Martina, and Bella Esmeralda.

Ronaldo is one of the most decorated footballers in the world. He has scored a record 146 goals for Portugal in international football and has won the prestigious Ballon d’Or award five times.

He recently represented Portugal at the FIFA World Cup, making it the sixth World Cup of his career. At club level, Ronaldo currently plays for Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr.

He is expected to return to action when the new domestic season begins on Saturday.

Sports

India Wins Two Silver Medals at Commonwealth Games

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3 weeks ago

July 29, 2026

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Sports:India added two more silver medals to its Commonwealth Games tally as Gulveer Singh and Harjinder Kaur delivered impressive performances.

Gulveer Singh created history by becoming the first Indian to win a medal in the men’s 10,000m event. He finished second with a time of 27:49.78, while Australia’s Kai Robinson won gold.

In weightlifting, Harjinder Kaur claimed the silver medal in the women’s 69kg category. The 29-year-old improved on her bronze medal from the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games and earned India’s seventh weightlifting medal at the Games.

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India Opens Medal Account at Commonwealth Games as Jhandu Kumar Wins Bronze

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3 weeks ago

July 25, 2026

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Glasgow: India opened its medal account at the Commonwealth Games after para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar won the bronze medal in the men’s heavyweight event on Friday.

The 28-year-old athlete, who is affected by polio, delivered a strong performance in the competition. Jhandu successfully lifted 181 kg in his first attempt.

He then lifted 190 kg in his second attempt. He attempted 196 kg in his final lift but was unable to complete it.

He finished with a total of 130.9 points to secure the bronze medal. Nigeria’s Idris Rilwan won the gold medal with 132.8 points.

Great Britain’s Matthew Harding claimed the silver medal with 131 points. Another Indian athlete, Sudhir, finished sixth with 114.1 points in the same event.

Earlier on the opening day of the Games, Indian para powerlifter Ashok Malik narrowly missed a medal after finishing fourth.

Jhandu Kumar’s bronze medal gave India its first medal of the Commonwealth Games.