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India.com
a day ago
- Sport
- India.com
LSG Slammed For ‘Embarrassing' Snub Of KL Rahul Despite England Heroics In Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy
KL Rahul's remarkable performances in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 should have been celebrated as one of Indian cricket's finest overseas batting displays in recent years. Instead, his former IPL franchise, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), has been caught in the middle of an online storm after completely ignoring the opener in a social media tribute post — a move fans and former players have branded as 'absolutely disgusting' and 'embarrassing.' — Dodda Ganesh | @doddaganesha) August 8, 2025 Also Read: Raksha Bandhan 2025: From Sara Tendulkar & Arjun Tendulkar To Rishabh Pant & Sakshi Pant - 10 Heartwarming Cricketer-Sister Relationships Fans Adore Rahul's Masterclass in English Conditions Against the swinging Duke's ball in challenging English conditions, KL Rahul showed extraordinary poise and technique. Opening the innings for India, he amassed 532 runs at an average of 53.20, the highest for any opener in the series and the third-highest overall — only behind Shubman Gill and Joe Root. From gritty half-centuries that blunted the new ball to century stands that set up India's counterattacks, Rahul's role was pivotal in helping the visitors secure a 2-2 series draw, a rare and prestigious achievement on English soil. His performances weren't just about numbers — they were about grit, temperament, and an unwavering ability to deliver when it mattered most. Many analysts called him the 'technical spine' of the Indian batting lineup in the series. LSG's Social Media Post Sparks Backlash Just when the cricketing fraternity was lauding Rahul's heroics, LSG released a celebratory collage on social media showcasing India's standout moments from the tour. The post was loaded with pictures of Gill, vice-captain Rishabh Pant, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, and pacers Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep — the latter two also being current LSG players. Conspicuously missing? KL Rahul. Former India pacer Dodda Ganesh didn't mince words, posting on X (formerly Twitter): 'This is getting embarrassing. Couldn't get a picture of an opener who played the new ball and scored 500+ runs.' Fans echoed his sentiment, accusing LSG of intentionally excluding Rahul despite his series-defining performances. Many went as far as calling it a 'petty' and 'absolutely disgusting' act from the franchise. The Fallout: From LSG Captain to Delhi Capitals Star To understand the depth of the controversy, one must revisit Rahul's history with LSG. Appointed as their first-ever captain in 2022, he led them to playoff finishes in both 2022 and 2023. However, his tenure wasn't without turbulence. During the 2024 IPL season, a public on-field altercation with owner Sanjiv Goenka made headlines, sparking speculation of a fractured relationship. By the time the IPL 2025 auction came around, Rahul had been released, paving the way for his ₹14 crore move to Delhi Capitals, while LSG made a blockbuster signing of Rishabh Pant for a record ₹27 crore and handed him the captaincy. Mixed Fortunes Since the Split Since Rahul's departure, neither side has achieved the dream script. LSG finished seventh for the second consecutive season, with Pant struggling for form until the final group game. Rahul's Delhi Capitals started the season brightly but faded late, finishing fifth and missing the playoffs. Still, Rahul's personal form — particularly in the international arena — has soared, reinforcing his value as one of India's most dependable batters in overseas Tests.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Caught cheating on Coldplay's kiss cam, Astronomer CEO Andy Byron may exit marriage without paying hefty alimony. Here's why
The Fallout: More Online Than Legal You Might Also Like: Did AR Rahman troll Coldplay for the viral kiss cam scandal during his live concert? Watch viral video No Special Treatment for Scandal What About the Children? You Might Also Like: Can Andy Byron take legal action against Coldplay for the career-threatening viral moment? Experts weigh in Andy Byron and family From Viral Video to Legal Wrangle? On a summer evening in July 2025, what should have been a typical feel-good moment at a Coldplay concert became an internet sensation. During the band's now-famous 'kiss cam' segment at their Boston show, the camera zoomed in on Astronomer CEO Andy Byron sharing a rather intimate moment—not with his wife, but with Kristin Cabot, the company's Chief People singer Chris Martin, visibly flustered, tried to play it off with a joke: 'Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy.' But the internet wasn't laughing. The footage lit up social media, sparked memes, and ignited speculation. Within days, both Byron and Cabot were placed on leave, and shortly after, they public opinion turned against Byron swiftly, with intense scrutiny on his marriage and personal life, legal experts suggest that the consequences won't be as harsh in the reported by The Blast, family law attorney Richard Sullivan explained why Byron might emerge financially unscathed. 'People often assume cheating automatically impacts the outcome of a divorce,' he said. 'But California is a no-fault divorce state. That means the court doesn't care who cheated or why the marriage ended. Infidelity may be morally outrageous, but it doesn't change the financial outcome.'Unless Byron used marital funds for the affair—on luxury trips or expensive gifts, for example—the alleged infidelity would not affect asset division or alimony. 'It might matter emotionally. But in court, it's irrelevant,' Sullivan couple's now-public marital rift saw a symbolic turn when Byron's wife, Megan Kerrigan, dropped his last name from her social media and eventually deleted her Facebook profile entirely. According to NDTV, she is currently staying at the couple's property in Kennebunk, Maine, while Byron has kept a low profile since stepping down from his CEO speculation, the law stands firm. Byron could, in fact, be spared from paying any spousal support depending on the couple's shared assets and earnings. It's a surprising outcome for many who assumed a headline-making scandal would come with a high price have also swirled around child custody battles . But here too, legal experts stress neutrality. 'Bad judgment during a concert isn't enough to label someone an unfit parent,' Sullivan clarified. 'Public embarrassment is painful, but family court is about structure and stability.'In short, the kiss cam may have ended a career and a marriage, but it won't sway custody or financial rulings in a bizarre twist, Page Six reported that Byron may be considering legal action against Coldplay for capturing the footage without his consent. Allegedly, he believes the moment caused 'significant emotional distress' and public humiliation. While no lawsuit has yet been filed, the speculation adds another chapter to an already surreal for Astronomer, the tech company took a curious PR turn by temporarily hiring Gwyneth Paltrow—Chris Martin's ex-wife—as its spokesperson. Whether an ironic move or strategic marketing, it certainly didn't go unnoticed by social media.
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
People call Jenna Ortega 'real Wednesday' after revealing childhood hobby
Wednesday star Jenna Ortega has been crowned the 'real Wednesday Addams' after revealing her favourite hobby when she was a child - but not everyone is convinced The Netflix show 'Wednesday' is about to return to our screens for a second season, with the first four episodes dropping today (August 6). If it's anything like season 1, we're in for more monstrous mayhem, gore and heaps of gothic sarcasm. The series follows Wednesday from the Addams family as she attends the boarding school Nevermore Academy, where she's attempting to master her emerging psychic ability, thwart a killing spree and solve the mystery that embroiled her parents 25 years ago. The role of Wednesday is played by Jenna Ortega, whom fans claimed has captured Wednesday's iconic personality perfectly. However, how much of it is actually acting? Ahead of the release of the first season, Jenna appeared in an interview with Wired, where she was asked about her relationship with former The Fallout co-star Maddie Ziegler was still friends. 'She's one of my greatest friends ever,' the Wednesday star said before adding her "beautiful, wonderful baby angel face" pal was "somebody that I instantly clicked with". "Maddie and I are the same person in different fonts," as she continued. "She's such a weirdo and I'm a weirdo." Ortega then went on to illustrate her own "weirdness" with an interesting example of how she used to pass the time. But rather than listing something typical like reading or riding her bike, she revealed her interesting in performing "autopsies on little animals when [she] was younger," including "little lizards that I found that were dead in my backyard". She quickly went on to clarify this wasn't a shared hobby with the former Dance Moms star, who's more of a "weirdo in the sense that she breaks out into characters or movements or makes faces". "Her comedic timing is so under-appreciated," she explained. "She makes me laugh. We have a good time. We're really weird together.' People were quick to make note of this obscure hobby, with some saying it sounded very Wednesday Addams-esque. "Gives Wednesday Addams vibes," one person wrote on Reddit. However, another person questioned: "Why would she say this?" A third person said: "Not something I would ever admit to, but to be fair there is a big difference between actually killing the animal to do a little autopsy on it and just finding a dead one and doing it." "Maybe I'm weird but this isn't weird to me… it sounds like something some little kids have done and still do," someone else suggested. However, not everyone believed she was telling the truth, as another person said: "I am choosing to believe she's putting a fake persona to get people to watch Wednesday." "This is the first thing I thought! I actually think it's more impressive when you play the role so well even though you don't have an relatability to it," someone else said.
Wall Street Journal
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wall Street Journal
Julie Bowen on Coping With Teenage Chaos and How ‘Happy Gilmore' Launched Her Career
Julie Bowen, 55, is best known for her roles in TV's 'Modern Family' and the films 'Happy Gilmore' and 'The Fallout.' She co-stars in the Netflix film 'Happy Gilmore 2,' due out July 25. She spoke with Marc Myers. Both of my parents are strong characters and very different from each other. My father was and is more cautious, carefully assessing things before he does them. My mother was and is a 'leap first and then look' kind of a gal, which terrified me.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Pirate Software loses more than 100,000 YouTube subscribers after Stop Killing Games controversy
(Image via @PirateSoftware/YouTube) Popular game developer and YouTube creator Pirate Software has lost over 100,000 subscribers in just two weeks. The steep decline comes in the wake of growing outrage over his perceived opposition to the Stop Killing Games (SKG) movement, a campaign advocating against companies shutting down online games players have paid for. The Fallout Begins The sharp drop began in late June 2025. That's when Ross Scott, the creator of the Accursed Farms YouTube channel and founder of the SKG initiative, released a fiery video titled The End of Stop Killing Games . In it, he directly called out Pirate Software (real name: Jason Thor Hall) for misrepresenting the movement in an earlier 2023 video. Scott's message landed hard. His audience is passionate gamers who've rallied around the SKG cause and quickly mobilised. They felt Pirate had downplayed the campaign's core message: preserving digital game ownership and fighting corporate shutdowns of single-player games. The internet, as expected, responded swiftly. Subscriber Count Tanks According to data from Social Blade, Pirate Software's channel has shed over 110,000 subscribers between June 26 and July 9. The decline peaked on June 26, with a staggering 20,000 lost in a single day. And the numbers haven't stopped dipping since. While some creators bounce back from controversies, the pace and consistency of the losses suggest a deeper fracture between Pirate and his long-time followers. What Is 'Stop Killing Games'? SKG is a grassroots movement aimed at preserving video games in their original, playable forms, especially in light of publishers increasingly shutting down online servers or removing titles from digital storefronts. The movement recently gained huge momentum in the EU, where it crossed 1.2 million signatures on a formal citizens' initiative, enough to demand attention from lawmakers. Pirate's Response Adds Fuel During a July 4 Twitch stream, Hall addressed the backlash. His tone was defiant, even as he revealed he had been swatted and received death threats. 'I hope your initiative gets everything that you asked for, but nothing you wanted,' he said. This comment further inflamed tensions with the SKG community. Critics called his statement dismissive. Supporters of SKG saw it as a hostile rejection of a campaign that has garnered global support from preservationists, developers, and gamers alike. A Moment Bigger Than One Creator At the heart of the backlash isn't just a difference in opinion; it's a clash of values. The SKG movement has come to symbolise the right to access what you've paid for. Pirate Software's perceived dismissal of that ideal and of the campaign's legitimacy has struck a nerve. While Hall still commands a sizable audience, the trust has taken a serious hit. Whether he can rebuild from this or chooses to double down remains to be seen. One thing's clear: the digital preservation fight just got a lot louder. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
