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News18
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Yuzvendra Chahal Clicks Selfie With Fan, Mahvash Walks Away Amid Dating Rumours
Last Updated: As speculations continue, both Chahal and Mahvash have chosen to remain silent, neither confirming nor denying the status of their relationship. Cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and social media personality RJ Mahvash were spotted together at the Mumbai airport on Tuesday night, just hours after the IPL 2025 final. While Chahal paused to click selfies with fans, Mahvash maintained distance, walking off swiftly without interacting with the paparazzi. Chahal, who was part of the Punjab Kings squad this season, sported a casual look in a yellow T-shirt and blue pants. Mahvash was seen in a black tracksuit layered over a white tee. Despite arriving together, the two kept a visible distance while exiting the airport. Mahvash walked alongside a friend while Chahal briefly interacted with fans. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) This isn't the first time the duo has been seen together. Mahvash has frequently been spotted in the stands during Punjab Kings matches, seemingly cheering for Chahal. The two were previously seen leaving Bengaluru airport together during the tournament, further stoking rumours. While neither Chahal nor Mahvash has officially confirmed any romantic involvement, fan speculation has been rife, especially after the two were seen at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final. Mahvash has, however, denied the dating rumours in interviews, maintaining that she and Chahal are just friends. In a candid conversation with Yuvaa on YouTube, Mahvash opened up about her personal life and dating preferences. 'I'm very single and happy. I don't understand the current concept of marriage, and I am someone who would only date someone when I want to marry that person, so I don't go out on casual dates. Just like Ali in Dhoom, I start imagining kids and the future," she said. Chahal's personal life has been under public scrutiny ever since news of his separation from choreographer Dhanashree Verma surfaced. Their divorce was finalised at the Bandra family court on March 20, bringing an end to their marriage that began in December 2020. As speculations continue, both Chahal and Mahvash have chosen to remain silent, neither confirming nor denying the status of their relationship. First Published:
Mint
2 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025: 4 venues in India, 1 in Sri Lanka; Final to be played in either Bengaluru or Colombo
The 13th edition of the Women's 50-over World Cup will run from September 30 to November 2, with five venues across India and Sri Lanka to be used for the eight-team tournament. Although the ICC is yet to reveal the full schedule, it's likely that the matches involving Pakistan will be played in Colombo. M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Opening game: September 30, India vs Opponent to be confirmed Semi-final 1: October 29, Guwahati or Colombo Semi-final 2: October 30, Bengaluru Final: November 2, Bengaluru or Colombo The floating option for the 1st semi-final and final is similar to the model used by the ICC for the Men's Champions Trophy in March. The hybrid model was accepted earlier this year, and according to the model, all ICC matches involving India and Pakistan in the 2024-2027 cycle will be played at a neutral venue. Following the agreement, the Indian men's team played their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 matches in the United Arab Emirates. Dubai played host to India's three group matches, semi-final against Australia, and final against New Zealand. India won their 3rd Champions Trophy title on March 9. Had India not qualified for the final, Lahore would have hosted the final. Likewise, Guwahati will host the semi-final in the event of Pakistan failing to reach the final. The final will be played in Bengaluru if it doesn't involve Pakistan. Australia (defending champions) Bangladesh (Played the qualifiers) Pakistan (Played the qualifiers) ICC Chairman Jay Shah reiterated the governing body's commitment to the women's game. 'Fans have shown great support for the women's game in recent years, and I am sure they will start planning for these showpiece events now that they have key dates and venues," he said. 'Women's cricket stands at the forefront of our vision, and we are confident that these two upcoming tournaments will not only sustain the incredible momentum we've built in recent years but lift it to greater heights,' Shah added.
Mint
2 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen retires from international cricket, draws curtains to seven-year career
After Australian Glenn Maxwell called time on his ODI career, South Africa's wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen retired from international cricket, thus drawing curtains to his seven-year career. Klaasen's last international outing for South Africa was the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against India in Dubai, which they lost. The 33-year-old was last seen in the Indian Premier League for Sunrisers Hyderabad, who finished sixth in the points table. He had already announced his retirement from Tests in 2024. 'It is a sad day for me as I announce that I have decided to step away from international cricket. It took me a long time to decide what's best for me and my family for the future. It was truly a very difficult decision but also one that I have absolute peace with,' Klaasen wrote on Instagram.
India Today
2 days ago
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- India Today
Glenn Maxwell announces retirement from ODI cricket to shift focus to T20Is
Star Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has announced his retirement from ODIs to shift his focus to T20Is, with the World Cup scheduled to be held in 2026. Maxwell last played in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, where Australia got knocked out in the retired with 149 appearances in the 50-over format, where he scored 3990 runs at an average of 33.81 with four hundreds and 23 fifties to his name. Maxwell was also handy as a part-time off-spinner as his 77 scalps, including 4 four-wicket hauls, are a testament to his ability to provide crucial breakthroughs for the 36-year-old has made the decision to prioritise his preparation for the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, the Big Bash League and his other global commitments. Opening up on his decision, Maxwell said the physical toll of ODI cricket, along with a potentially career-ending leg injury, was beginning to affect his fielding ability, which he sensed at the Champion's Trophy. He revealed that he had a chat with Cricket Australia Chairman of Selectors George Bailey and told him that he isn't going to make it to the 2027 ODI World Cup and the board must start looking ahead.'I felt like I was letting the team down a little bit with how body was reacting to the conditions. I had a good chat with (Chair of Selectors) George Bailey and I asked him what his thoughts were going forward. We talked about the 2027 World Cup and I said to him 'I don't think I am going to make that, it's time to start planning for people in my position to have a crack at it and make the position their own',' Maxwell told the Final Word he also mentioned that he didn't want to play a couple of more series for selfish reasons to provide enough time for the team management to look for his replacements for the next ODI World Cup.'Hopefully they get enough of a lead-in to hang onto that role. I always said I wasn't going to hand my position over if I felt like I was still good enough to play. I didn't want to just hold on for a couple of series and almost play for selfish reasons. They are moving in such a clear direction so this gives them the best look at what the line-up is leading into that next World Cup. I know how important that planning is,' he was a part of Australia's 2015 and 2023 World Cup-winning campaigns, having played a pivotal role with his all-round skills in both triumphs. He will be forever remembered for his mind-boggling double century against Afghanistan during the ODI World Cup 2023 at Wankhede Stadium in scored an unbeaten 201* off just 128 balls, smashing 21 fours and ten sixes as he became the first batter to score a double hundred batting second in ODIs. Courtesy of his heroic innings, he helped Australia recover from a precarious position of 91/7 and took them over the line in 292-run chase with little support from Pat Cummins from the other also holds the record for the fastest hundred in World Cup history as he reached the landmark in just 40 balls against the Netherlands during the 2023 edition in Delhi. Maxwell's strike rate of 126 is also the second highest in ODI cricket, behind only the West Indies' Andre Watch
Mint
2 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
Glenn Maxwell announces ODI retirement with immediately effect, remains available for Australia in T20Is
Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has announced his retirement from one-day internationals with immediate effect on Monday but will remain available in the shortest format of the game with sights on 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. The 36-year-old, known for his big-hitting abilities, followed fellow Steve Smith, who had also called time on his ODI career following Australia's semifinal exit at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Maxwell's announced his retirement on the Final Word Podcast. "I felt like I was letting the team down a little bit with how body was reacting to the conditions," Maxwell said. "I had a good chat with George Bailey (Cricket Australia chairman of selectors) and I asked him what his thoughts were going forward. "We talked about the 2027 World Cup and I said to him 'I don't think I am going to make that, it's time to start planning for people in my position to have a crack at it and make the position their own'. Hopefully they get enough of a lead-in to hang onto that role. 'I always said I wasn't going to hand my position over if I felt like I was still good enough to play. I didn't want to just hold on for a couple of series and almost play for selfish reasons,' he continued. "They are moving in such a clear direction so this give them the best look at what the line-up is leading into that next World Cup. I know how important that planning is," added Maxwell. However, Maxwell hasn't formally retired from Tests despite the fact his last game for Australia in whites came 2017. He is unlikely to be selected in Australia's Test squad again.
