Sahibzada Farhan made history on March 21 by scoring the highest individual score by a Pakistani batter in T20 cricket, smashing 162 runs off 72 balls for Peshawar Region in a National T20 Cup match against Quetta Region at the Multan Cricket Stadium.

The 29-year-old opener broke the eight-year-old record previously held by Kamran Akmal, who had scored 150 off 71 balls in 2017 for Lahore Whites.

Farhan’s explosive innings featured 14 fours and 11 sixes, and now stands as the joint third-highest individual score in T20 history, tied with Hamilton Masakadza of Zimbabwe and Hazratullah Zazai of Afghanistan. The all-time record remains with Chris Gayle, who scored 175 for Royal Challengers Bengaluru*.

Dominant win for Peshawar

Farhan’s record-breaking knock propelled Peshawar to a mammoth 239/1 after being put in to bat. After an early setback with Waqar Ahmed’s dismissal, Farhan and Maaz Sadaqat stabilized the innings. Sadaqat retired hurt after scoring 54 off 38 balls, but Farhan continued his onslaught to guide Peshawar to a massive total.

In reply, Quetta Region crumbled for just 113 in 19.3 overs. Off-spinner Usman Tariq played a key role in the collapse, returning with 4 wickets for 17 runs in 4 overs. However, it was Farhan’s knock that sealed the 126-run victory and earned him the Player of the Match award.

Farhan’s performance is now being hailed as one of the finest ever by a Pakistani batter in the shortest format, adding a major milestone to his cricketing journey.

The Raghavendra Swamy Mutt in Raichur, Karnataka, has received an impressive Rs 3,48,69,621 in cash, along with 32 grams of gold and 1.24 kilograms of silver, as donations made by devotees during the recent birth anniversary celebrations of 16th-century saint Raghavendra Swamy.

A video that has gone viral shows more than a hundred priests meticulously counting the offerings — a rare and visually striking sight that has drawn attention across social media.

The contributions were collected over a 30-day period, during which lakhs of devotees visited the temple to pay homage to the revered saint. The mutt is considered a major religious destination for followers of Raghavendra Swamy, who is widely respected in South India for his spiritual teachings and legacy.

Notable past visitors

Last year, the temple also received attention when former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty visited the Raghavendra Swamy Mutt in Bengaluru. They were accompanied by Akshata’s parents, Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy and Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murthy, and were seen participating in traditional rituals including aarti at the mutt.

Just hours ahead of the trailer launch, the makers of Salman Khan’s upcoming action film Sikandar dropped a brand-new poster featuring the full cast of the movie. Directed by AR Murugadoss, the highly anticipated film is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on March 30, coinciding with Eid.

The new poster gives fans a first glimpse at the ensemble cast, which includes Salman Khan, Rashmika Mandanna, Prateik Babbar, Sathyaraj, Kajal Aggarwal, Anjini Dhawan, and Sharman Joshi. This is the first time the film’s complete cast has been officially revealed through a promotional visual.

Here’s the new poster:

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Shared by the film’s production house on social media, the poster was captioned: “Bas ab mudne ki der hai. Dil thaam ke baithiye. Just a few hours to go.” The trailer is all set to premiere at a grand event in Mumbai on March 23 at 4 PM.

About Sikandar

Directed by AR Murugadoss, best known for helming films like Ghajini, Sikandar promises to showcase Salman Khan in a rugged, action-heavy avatar, blended with his signature charisma. The film has been shot across Hyderabad and Mumbai, with high-octane sequences and dramatic set-pieces teased through promotional content.

Backed by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, Sikandar is being positioned as one of the biggest releases of 2025, with expectations running high ahead of its Eid debut.