As anticipation builds for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, an advertisement featuring three legendary Indian cricket captains — Kapil Dev, MS Dhoni, and Rohit Sharma — has gone viral on social media, giving fans a nostalgic and entertaining glimpse into cricket’s past and present.

The video showcases a light-hearted moment where Kapil Dev and Dhoni appear as panelists evaluating talent, only to be surprised by Rohit Sharma’s stylish entrance. In a humorous behind-the-scenes clip, Rohit cheekily asks, “You need a selfie or an autograph?”, prompting laughter and quick apologies, adding charm to the campaign.

The advertisement, which has captured widespread attention online, comes just days before Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) — both five-time IPL champions — clash in what is widely considered the league’s biggest rivalry. The high-stakes match will take place on Sunday at Chennai’s Chepauk Stadium.

CSK vs MI: IPL’s biggest rivalry returns

Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh likened the CSK vs MI rivalry to the India-Pakistan clash, calling it “high-pressure, high-voltage, and full of fun.” With a long history of close contests and fan fervor, this encounter marks the opening game for both sides in the 2025 IPL season.

MS Dhoni, now in his 18th IPL season, will continue playing for CSK, although the captaincy has shifted to Ruturaj Gaikwad. CSK retained Dhoni as an uncapped player for Rs 4 crore under a new IPL rule allowing franchises to keep players who haven’t played international cricket in five years.

Whether this season will be Dhoni’s final IPL appearance remains uncertain, but the speculation continues to grow as he chases a record sixth title with Chennai.

Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma begins a new chapter at MI, playing under the leadership of Hardik Pandya. He remains in pursuit of a record-extending seventh IPL trophy.

With the ‘El Clasico’ of IPL just around the corner and cricket legends coming together on-screen, the stage is set for another memorable season.

George Foreman, the legendary heavyweight boxing champion, passed away on March 21, 2025, at the age of 76. His family announced the news on his official Instagram account, stating that the sports icon died peacefully, “surrounded by loved ones.” A cause of death has not been disclosed.

Foreman, remembered not only for his achievements in the boxing ring but also for his humanitarian work and business ventures, was described by his family as “a man of discipline, conviction, and a protector of his legacy.”

“He lived a life marked by unwavering faith, humility, and purpose,” the family’s statement read. “An Olympian and two-time heavyweight champion of the world, he was deeply respected — a force for good.”

The family has requested privacy during this time, as they mourn the loss and celebrate the extraordinary life of a man who inspired millions around the world.

Viral photo with Donald Trump resurfaces

Soon after the news of Foreman’s passing, an old photograph of him with former US President Donald Trump resurfaced on social media, quickly going viral. The image, taken in 1997 in New York’s Times Square, features Foreman alongside Trump and fellow boxer Shannon Briggs. It served as a reminder of Foreman’s longstanding ties with Trump, dating back to the early 1990s.

Foreman had previously fought Evander Holyfield in 1991 at the Trump Plaza Hotel in Atlantic City — a high-profile bout attended by Trump and his then-wife Marla Maples. Video clips of Trump promoting that event have also been widely circulated online since Foreman’s death.

The photograph sparked widespread nostalgia among fans, underscoring Foreman’s cultural reach beyond boxing.

In a significant political development, leaders from various southern and eastern Indian states gathered in Chennai on Saturday for the first Joint Action Committee (JAC) meeting on “Fair Delimitation”, hosted by the Tamil Nadu government. The initiative, led by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, aims to build consensus against the upcoming 2026 delimitation process, which critics argue could unfairly reduce the parliamentary representation of progressive states.

The meeting was attended by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar, and senior representatives from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS). Former Rajya Sabha MP Amar Patnaik and former minister Sanjay Das Burma represented the BJD, while BRS’s working president K T Rama Rao led their delegation.

West Bengal’s ruling party, the Trinamool Congress (TMC), was invited but chose not to send a representative. Andhra Pradesh, ruled by BJP ally Chandrababu Naidu, also abstained.

Speaking ahead of the meeting, Stalin called the event “a historic day for Indian federalism,” stressing that states that have successfully controlled population growth and contributed to national development must not be penalised by a skewed delimitation policy.

The meeting’s agenda included demands to extend the current delimitation framework based on the 1971 Census for 30 more years beyond 2026, drafting resolutions against the proposed changes, exploring constitutional and legal remedies, and launching public awareness campaigns across concerned states.

“There is a deliberate attempt to silence our voices in Parliament,” Stalin said. “Fair delimitation is about our states’ rights, not just numbers.”

Leaders from attending states echoed this sentiment. Telangana CM Revanth Reddy framed the issue as one of federal equity, while Karnataka’s Shivakumar called for a non-partisan national dialogue. Although the TMC was absent, it has also expressed concern over the potential impact of the changes.

This marks a rare moment of cross-regional unity on a policy-driven issue, separate from electoral alliances. The DMK-led Tamil Nadu government has taken the initiative forward since hosting an all-party meeting on March 5, where 58 political parties, excluding the BJP, pledged support for “fair delimitation.”

Although Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently assured that southern states would not lose any seats, the assurance was made at a public rally, not through an official parliamentary statement.

“This is not just a Tamil Nadu issue anymore,” Stalin said. “It is a national movement demanding fair representation and protection of federal values.”