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IPL 2025: Cummins Reflects on SRH’s Loss to LSG – “You Ride the Highs of the Last Game and the Lows of This One”

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1 year ago

March 28, 2025

Pat Cummins maintained a calm demeanor despite Sunrisers Hyderabad’s five-wicket defeat to Lucknow Super Giants in a high-scoring thriller during Match 7 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Having previously led SRH to a record-breaking 286 runs, Cummins acknowledged that their total of 190/9 this time was insufficient, even on a batting-friendly pitch.

His comments captured the essence of SRH’s night—a promising start overshadowed by recurring setbacks. Openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma raced ahead at an astonishing run rate of 13.5, the highest ever in IPL history for a duo with at least 500 collective runs. Head’s explosive innings of 47 off 28 balls hinted at another batting display, only for debutant Prince Yadav to claim his wicket in style, marking his first IPL scalp.

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“The wicket was different today compared to the other day. We aimed to score over 200, but came up a bit short. They batted exceptionally well,” Cummins reflected after the match. “The other day offered the world’s best wicket; today was probably the second-best. Several factors didn’t go our way, but we did well to reach 190. We usually rely on our batters to make a significant impact, but this time we missed that one player who could have batted through the innings.”

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SRH’s middle order faltered soon after, with Shardul Thakur, who wore the Purple Cap by the end of the night, wreaking havoc on their batting lineup with impressive figures of 4/34, dismissing both Abhishek and Ishan Kishan in quick succession. Kishan, who had scored a century in his previous match, went back to the pavilion without scoring.

Despite Nitish Reddy’s determined 32 and Aniket Verma’s late blitz of 36 off 13, SRH was unable to breach the 200-run barrier. Cummins briefly reignited hopes with three successive sixes before his dismissal left SRH struggling. The final two overs only yielded ten runs, ending their innings at 190/9. “We had a few notable cameos. We always trust our players to play their game. Normally, when someone gets settled, they can play long. We have depth in batting down to number 8, so we aren’t asking anyone to bat for 50-60 balls—just go out and make an impact,” Cummins elaborated.

LSG’s chase stumbled early with Aiden Markram falling to Mohammed Shami. However, Nicholas Pooran quickly steadied the ship, delivering a breathtaking 70 off just 26 balls, including the fastest fifty of the season in only 18 balls. His powerful assault, especially against left-arm spinner Abhishek Sharma, left SRH reeling.

Mitchell Marsh, playing as LSG’s Impact Player, initially took a backseat but later found his groove, scoring a well-orchestrated 50 off 29 balls. His partnership with Pooran, worth 116 runs, became the highest second-wicket stand for LSG, turning the match around.

Though Cummins briefly reignited SRH’s hopes by removing both established batters, LSG required only 53 runs from 54 balls, keeping them well in control. A remarkable diving catch by Harshal Patel sent Ayush Badoni back to the pavilion, but David Miller and Abdul Samad ensured no further hiccups. Samad, up against his former team, blasted 22 off just 8 balls to clinch the chase in 16.3 overs.

LSG’s commanding victory marked their first points of IPL 2025, while SRH was left searching for answers. As Cummins stated, “We’ll review our performance and see what we could have done differently. It’s a long tournament, and we ride the highs of the previous game and the lows of this one. We’ll come back stronger.”

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Involved in Heated On-Field Argument

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2 days ago

June 16, 2026

Namma Kudla

Dambulla: Young Indian cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was involved in a heated argument with Sri Lanka A players after India A lost a thrilling tri-series match in a Super Over on Monday.

India A needed 17 runs to win the Super Over but could score only nine runs. Sooryavanshi managed six runs from the final three deliveries.

After the match, some Sri Lanka A players appeared to exchange words with Sooryavanshi and his teammate Suryansh Shedge. This led to an angry reaction from the 15-year-old batter.

Television footage showed Sooryavanshi charging towards Sri Lanka A bowler Kaguthas Mathulan. Players from both teams stepped in to calm the situation. Senior Sri Lankan player Niroshan Dickwella helped prevent the argument from becoming more serious.

Sooryavanshi looked disappointed as he walked back to the pavilion after India’s second straight defeat. Match officials are yet to decide whether any action will be taken against the players involved.

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Mia Khalifa and Lana Rhoades Attend FIFA World Cup Match

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4 days ago

June 14, 2026

Namma Kudla

Washington: Football is not only a sport. It is also a global celebration that attracts fans and celebrities from around the world.

Former adult stars Mia Khalifa and Lana Rhoades were seen together during the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between the United States and Paraguay.

The two celebrities attended the game to support their favorite team. Photos of them sitting in the stadium quickly spread across social media.

Many fans shared the pictures online. The photos soon became a major talking point among football followers.

Football fans are known for creating a festive atmosphere in stadiums. Many supporters paint their faces, wear team jerseys, and carry national flags.

Their cheers, songs, and celebrations make every match more exciting for players and spectators.

Mexican fans also drew attention with their colorful outfits and traditional sombrero hats. They entertained the crowd with songs and dances throughout the game.

Meanwhile, Argentine adult content creator Kitana Montana said she is traveling to New York to support Argentina in the tournament.

She expressed confidence in Lionel Messi’s team and said she believes Argentina can win the title once again.

The FIFA World Cup continues to attract football lovers, celebrities, and supporters from across the globe, creating memorable moments both on and off the field.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Earns Rs.30 Crore in Just 90 Minutes

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5 days ago

June 13, 2026

Namma Kudla

Sports: Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has once again grabbed global attention with his massive earnings. Reports suggest that Ronaldo earns around Rs.30 crore from just one 90-minute football match.

The 41-year-old Portuguese star is currently playing for a club in Saudi Arabia. Under his contract, he reportedly earns around Rs.1,700 crore per year. Based on an average of 55 matches a year for both club and country, Ronaldo earns nearly Rs.30 crore for every game he plays.

This means that in just 90 minutes on the football field, Ronaldo earns an amount that is equal to the annual salary expenses of many companies.

Ronaldo’s total net worth is estimated to be more than ₹10,000 crore. He has built this enormous wealth through a football career that has lasted more than two decades. His income also comes from endorsement deals, brand promotions, business investments, and social media activities.

The scale of Ronaldo’s earnings becomes even more striking when compared to an average Indian employee. A person earning Rs.12 lakh per year would need around 2,500 years of work to earn the Rs.30 crore that Ronaldo makes from a single match.

Similarly, an individual earning Rs.12 lakh annually would need more than 83,000 years to accumulate wealth equal to Ronaldo’s estimated net worth of Rs.10,000 crore.

Ronaldo remains one of the highest-paid athletes in the world and continues to set new benchmarks both on and off the football field.