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My Father Disapproved: Kuldeep Reflects on Secretly Playing Cricket After Joining PBKS

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1 year ago

February 4, 2025

Kuldeep Sen, the Punjab Kings’ latest signing from the IPL 2025 auction, is thrilled about the opportunity ahead and aims to make this season unforgettable for both himself and the team.

A passionate cricket lover since he was young, Sen began playing at just 15 years old. His dedication paid off when he made his ODI debut for India in 2022. Interestingly, during his early training days, only his mother was aware of his cricketing ambitions, as his father had no interest in the sport.

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“My family didn’t know much about cricket. Coming from a middle-class background, they were unfamiliar with the sport—where to train, and so on. Everyone enjoyed watching cricket, but my father was never a fan. He only started watching once I took it up; prior to that, he wasn’t interested. Only my mother knew about my aspirations in cricket,” shared the right-arm fast bowler.

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Kuldeep faced financial hurdles in his formative years, but being selected for the Madhya Pradesh team in 2019 not only earned him his father’s support but also eased his financial burdens. He made his international debut for India against Bangladesh in 2022.

Reflecting on the moment he received his India call-up, Sen said, “I was at the NCA when I received the news. I had no idea I was being selected. A friend from Rajasthan Royals called me to share the news while I was asleep. The night before my match against Bangladesh, I was too excited to sleep. Playing for my country remains the highlight of my life, and I will cherish that moment forever.”

As he prepares to represent PBKS in this year’s IPL, Sen expressed that the occasion is particularly meaningful, as his very first IPL trial was with Punjab Kings back in 2018.

“While training in Bangalore, I had a feeling that I would be picked by Punjab Kings even before the auction started, and I mentioned it to my friends. My first IPL trial was with Punjab Kings in 2018, so it felt like destiny when I was chosen this year. I’m looking forward to the new experiences with this fantastic team,” Kuldeep reminisced about his auction experience.

Kuldeep will also reconnect with his former Rajasthan Royals teammate, Yuzvendra Chahal. He shared insights about Chahal’s fun-loving nature and how eager he is to learn from him.

“I’ve spent three years with Yuzi bhai. He’s a lively and humorous person who brings joy to everyone around him, whether on the field or at the hotel. He has a great heart and is always open for a chat, providing numerous learning opportunities. However, he also loves to tease people for fun,” added Kuldeep.

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Sports

Chinese Man Sets World Record by Running 100 Km Daily for 100 Days

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2 days ago

April 10, 2026

Namma Kudla

World: A Chinese ultramarathon runner has achieved a remarkable world record by running 100 kilometres every day for 100 consecutive days.

The runner, Huang Zhenglong, is also known as Long Shao. He completed a total distance of 10,000 kilometres during this challenge.

According to Guinness World Records, the feat took place between December 6 and March 15. He successfully finished the challenge in Foshan, Guangdong.

Huang was warmly welcomed and celebrated after completing this extraordinary achievement. Many people praised his dedication and strong will.

He had been preparing for such endurance challenges for a long time. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he closed his business to focus fully on running.

Earlier, he had also run across China for 365 days without a break. This experience helped him take up even tougher challenges.

At the beginning, many people doubted his ability to complete this task. Running 100 kilometres daily is equal to running more than two marathons every day.

Despite the doubts, Huang stayed consistent and disciplined. He started his run every morning at 7 am along the Desheng River.

He also shared his journey online, which inspired many people. His determination impressed runners and fans around the world.

Huang said that receiving recognition from Guinness World Records made him very happy. He added that many people believed this challenge was impossible.

His achievement proves that strong determination and hard work can make the impossible possible.

Sports

Shresta Iyer Faces Hate After IPL Video

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4 days ago

April 8, 2026

Namma Kudla

IPL 2026 : The IPL 2026 match between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders was washed out due to rain.

The match result gave both teams one point each. Shreyas Iyer’s sister, Shresta Iyer, shared a fun video on Instagram after the game.

She joked that Punjab had given one point to KKR. Some people did not like the video and sent her hateful messages online.

Shresta later posted another video to respond to the hate. She said her video was only for fun and not meant to insult anyone.

She asked people to take the game in a positive spirit. She also said there should be no hate, only love in sports.

Meanwhile, Aakash Chopra praised Punjab Kings for their strong performance. He said the team is one of the top contenders this season.

He also appreciated the leadership of Shreyas Iyer and coach Ricky Ponting.

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RCB’s 19th Over Blitz Seals Big Win Over CSK

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6 days ago

April 6, 2026

Namma Kudla

Sports: At the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Chennai Super Kings in an exciting high-scoring match.

RCB looked steady at first but exploded in the final overs. Tim David and Rajat Patidar changed the game with powerful hitting. The 19th over became the turning point as RCB scored 30 runs and set a huge target.

RCB smashed 19 sixes and 14 boundaries, with most runs coming from big shots. Phil Salt and Devdutt Padikkal also played key roles.

CSK had a poor start in the chase. Ruturaj Gaikwad and other top-order batters fell early. Sarfaraz Khan scored a quick fifty and tried to fight back.

Later, Jamie Overton and Prashant added some runs and saved the team from a big collapse. However, CSK could not chase the target, and RCB won the match comfortably