SpaceX's Crew-9 mission successfully reached the International Space Station (ISS) on September 29, 2024. The NASA astronaut Colonel Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov boarded the Crew Dragon capsule, named Freedom. After launching from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on September 28th, the crew completed a one-day orbital journey before docking at 5:30 PM EDT (3:00 AM IST). Hague is the first active U.S. Space Force member to reach space, further highlighting the significance of this mission.
First Human Spaceflight from Space Launch Complex-40
Crew-9's launch marked a historic moment as it was the first human spaceflight to lift off from Space Launch Complex-40 (SLC-40). Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov's arrival brings the total number of astronauts aboard the ISS to eleven. However, this mission is also distinctive due to NASA's decision to reduce Crew-9's original four-person roster. Instead, the mission was modified to carry only two astronauts to make room for two astronauts already aboard the ISS who require a return trip to Earth.
Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who arrived at the ISS in June on the first crewed Boeing Starliner flight, were originally scheduled to stay for just ten days. However, technical issues with Starliner's thrusters extended their stay on the station.
Preparing for Crew-8's Departure
Crew-9's arrival also marks the upcoming departure of the Crew-8 astronauts, including NASA's Michael Barratt, Matthew Dominick, Jeanette Epps, and cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin. The four, who arrived at the station in March, are scheduled to return to Earth soon after Crew-9's docking process is completed. If everything proceeds as planned, Crew-9 will remain at the ISS until February 2025, further supporting ongoing space research and operations aboard the station.
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Former England captain Michael Vaughan sparks controversy on social media by commenting that India is playing 'Bazball' during their aggressive batting in the second Test against Bangladesh. Indian fans rebuke, asserting their nation's long history of such play, crediting pioneers like Sehwag and Pant.
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali criticizes the management of Kanpur's Green Park for failing to prepare the ground despite no rain on Sunday. Wet patches delayed play in the India-Bangladesh Test, which could affect India's World Test Championship standings. He suggests suspending future Tests in Kanpur due to inadequate facilities.
Rohit Sharma retired from T20 Internationals following India's T20 World Cup victory in June this year. He says he felt it was the right moment to step aside and concentrate on other formats, giving younger players a chance. Rohit, who played 159 T20Is, stressed that fitness is largely mental and he remains capable of playing all formats.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni will be treated as an 'uncapped' player for the 2025 IPL under new rules from the league's governing council. Franchises can retain up to six players, with an increased auction purse of Rs 120 crore. Other changes include match fees and regulations affecting overseas players.
Mayank Yadav from Delhi has been called up to the Indian cricket team for the T20I series against Bangladesh. Known for his fast bowling, he gained attention during IPL 2024 with Lucknow Super Giants. Despite injuries, he persevered through a rigorous rehabilitation program and now looks forward to making an impact internationally.
The IPL Governing Council has opted to keep the Impact Player rule for the IPL 2025 season. This rule, introduced in 2023, has been a topic of debate among franchises. Some believe it lessens the significance of all-rounders, while others find it adds excitement and provides a platform for Indian players.
Ryan Rickelton and Reeza Hendricks powered South Africa to an eight-wicket win over Ireland in the first T20I on Friday. Rickelton achieved a career-best score of 75, while Hendricks contributed his 16th fifty. South Africa comfortably chased down Ireland's total of 171 for 8, finishing at 178 for 2 in the 18th over.
Mitchell Starc faced a tough time in the fourth ODI against England at Lord's, as Liam Livingstone smashed 28 runs off his over, setting an unwanted record for the Australian bowler. Livingstone's 67 not out powered England to 312 for 5, leading to a decisive 186-run victory and leveling the series at 2-2.
Hardik Singh asserts that India's hockey players surpass cricketers in fitness based on the Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery test, highlighting that even the Indian goalkeeper has a score of 21 versus top cricketers' scores of around 19 or 20. The Indian men's hockey team will compete against Germany in a two-match series in Delhi on October 23-24.
Rishabh Pant has made an impressive return to international cricket after recovering from a car accident. Following his participation in the Indian Premier League and India's T20 World Cup win, he scored a century on his Test comeback in Chennai against Bangladesh. Australian cricketers Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head praised his aggressive approach and resilience.
MS Dhoni’s renowned helicopter shot was taught to him by his childhood friend Santosh Lal. They played cricket together in Ranchi and worked for the Railways. While Dhoni achieved global fame, Santosh stayed at the state level. In 2013, despite Dhoni’s efforts for advanced medical treatment, Santosh succumbed to pancreatitis.
Yogeshwar Dutt criticized Vinesh Phogat for her disqualification at the Paris Games, claiming she cost India an Olympic medal. Now a BJP politician, Dutt stated that Vinesh should have apologized to the country instead of blaming others and portraying a wrong image. Vinesh has since joined Congress and is contesting the Haryana Assembly Elections.
England's captain Harry Brook guided his team to a 46-run win over Australia in the third ODI at Chester-le-Street. A crucial 156-run partnership with Will Jacks turned the game around after early wickets. Rain halted play, but England were ahead on the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method. England's victory ending Australia's winning streak.
The Indian cricket team has started assembling in Kanpur for the second Test against Bangladesh after securing a decisive win in Chennai. A video shows Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant arriving at their hotel. India triumphed by 280 runs in the first Test, with key performances from Ravichandran Ashwin, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah.
Ticket prices for next summer's Test match at Lord's between India and England have been raised again, even after a low turnout for the recent Sri Lanka game. The cheapest tickets cost 90 pounds with restricted views, while unrestricted views range from 120-175 pounds. The series kicks off on June 20, with the third game at Lord's on July 10.
Shaheen Afridi has been recalled for Pakistan's first Test against England on October 7 after being left out due to a dip in form. The squad also features spinner Noman Ali and all-rounder Aamer Jamal, who missed the Bangladesh series due to fitness issues. Selected players have been withdrawn from the Champions Cup ODI event for rest.
Gukesh's remarkable performance on the top board at the Chess Olympiad stood out, achieving a rating performance surpassed only once before. Divya Deshmukh became world No. 1 among junior girls with her strong play. The Indian team secured gold, demonstrating dominance and effectively handling the challenges of the Swiss League format.
Australian captain Pat Cummins highlights the importance of neutralizing Rishabh Pant in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Known for his aggressive batting, Pant has been pivotal in India's recent victories against Australia. As the series begins on November 22, Cummins recognizes Pant's game-changing abilities and notes his remarkable comeback after a serious car accident.
D Gukesh, the youngest world championship challenger, played a pivotal role in India's historic Chess Olympiad victory. Scoring nine points from ten games with eight wins and two draws, he earned an individual gold medal on Board-1. Gukesh stressed that the team was focused on clinching the team gold for India, marking a significant achievement.
Aiden Markram's unbeaten 69 steered South Africa to a seven-wicket victory against Afghanistan in the third ODI, avoiding a series whitewash. Chasing 170, South Africa recovered from 80-3 with an unbroken partnership between Markram and Tristan Stubbs. Despite this defeat, Afghanistan achieved a historic series win by securing victories in the first two matches.
Daniel Dubois successfully defended his IBF world heavyweight title with a fifth-round knockout of Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium. The victory cements Dubois' position in the heavyweight division while raising questions about Joshua's future. Both boxers were aiming for a shot at Tyson Fury or Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed championship.
Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill shone with centuries on day three of the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai. The duo shared a light-hearted moment with Pant repeatedly hitting Gill's bat to celebrate. India declared at 287 for 4, setting an imposing target of 515 runs, leaving Bangladesh struggling at stumps on day three.
Arjun Erigaisi's victory over USA's Leinier Dominguez Perez has positioned India on the brink of winning its first gold in the Open section of the 45th Chess Olympiad. With a lead of 19 points, India is ahead of China, who have 17 points. In the women's section, India and Kazakhstan are tied at 17 points each.
Ravichandran Ashwin, at the age of 38, continues to perform exceptionally in Test cricket with his off-spin and improved batting. His recent century against Bangladesh demonstrates his prowess. Ashwin attributes his success to enjoying the game and focusing on personal happiness rather than external pressures.
Afghanistan secured their first ODI series win against South Africa with a decisive 177-run victory. Rahmanullah Gurbaz led with a score of 105, becoming the first Afghan to reach seven ODI centuries. Rashid Khan took five wickets as South Africa were bowled out for 134. Afghanistan look to complete a series sweep in the third and final match on Sunday.
Rohit Sharma has had a challenging outing with the bat in the first Test against Bangladesh. The Indian captain's frustration was evident when a fielder wasn't attentive to his instructions on the field. At stumps on Day 2, India, who decided to not enforce the follow-on, were at 81 for 3, which gave the hosts an overall lead of 308 runs so far.
India continued its dominance at the 45th Chess Olympiad with a convincing win over Iran in the Open section. Arjun Erigaisi, D Gukesh, and Vidit Gujrathi secured victories while R Praggnanandhaa settled for a draw. With this result, India maintains a perfect score of 16 points, reinforcing their pursuit of the gold medal.
During a Champions Cup match, Sarfaraz Ahmed attempted to rattle Babar Azam with sarcastic comments. However, Babar remained composed and scored an unbeaten century, amassing 104 runs off 100 balls. This effort propelled the Stallions to a total of 271 for 7. The Dolphins faltered and were dismissed for just 97 runs, resulting in a significant defeat by 174 runs.
Travis Head's unbeaten 154 guided Australia to a seven-wicket triumph over England in the series opener at Trent Bridge. Chasing a target of 316, Australia achieved it with ease and ample balls remaining. Marnus Labuschagne’s career-best bowling figures of 3 for 39 were instrumental in curbing England’s innings after their strong start.
India's men's and women's chess teams kept their unbeaten records intact at the 45th Chess Olympiad. D Gukesh clinched a key victory over China's Wei Yi, while Vaishali Rameshbabu and Vantika Agarwal ensured wins for the women's team against Georgia. Both Indian teams now top the standings with 14 points after seven rounds.
Ahead of the upcoming five-Test series between India and Australia for the Border Gavaskar Trophy, Aakash Chopra exposed how Australian media targets Indian players. He shared an incident from India's 2018-19 tour where broadcasters amplified a heated exchange between Ishant Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja to tarnish their image, revealing this on a podcast on YouTube.
In a historic Champions League match, Bayern Munich triumphed over Dinamo Zagreb with a 9-2 scoreline. Harry Kane netted four goals, including three penalties. Additional goals were scored by Michael Olise, Raphael Guerreiro, Leroy Sane, and Leon Goretzka. Despite Manuel Neuer's injury, Bayern achieved their record-breaking win.
Real Madrid kicked off their Champions League defense with a 3-1 victory over Stuttgart. Kylian Mbappe scored on his debut for the club, while Antonio Rudiger and Endrick added crucial goals. Despite Stuttgart's promising first half, Real Madrid secured the win with a strong second-half performance.
Head coach Gautam Gambhir will lead Team India in his first Test assignment against Bangladesh after a difficult ODI series loss to Sri Lanka. The squad, with new bowling coach Morne Morkel, is training in Chennai. Rohit Sharma stresses the significance of mutual understanding between coaches and players as they gear up for the World Test Championship.
Rohit Sharma's Indian cricket team is set to begin a demanding Test schedule against Bangladesh in Chennai. Strategies are in place to manage the workload of key bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. After facing Bangladesh, India will play New Zealand at home before heading to Australia for a five-match Test series.
Mumbai-born Saurabh Netravalkar, who once played for India's U-19 team, now plays for the US national cricket team while working as a Senior Software Engineer at Oracle. His dual roles saw him lead the US to an impressive win over Pakistan in the T20 World Cup, balancing his tech career with his love for cricket.
Ravichandran Ashwin shared insights on India's morale after being bowled out for 36 against Australia in Adelaide during the first Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21. Coach Ravi Shastri boosted team spirit with a karaoke session. Under Ajinkya Rahane's leadership, India rebounded to clinch a historic series win, culminating in a victory at The Gabba.
India's hockey team, under captain Harmanpreet Singh, has excelled at the Asian Champions Trophy in China, remaining unbeaten through five league matches. As they prepare to face Korea in the semifinals, their robust defense and effective penalty corner tactics will be vital. Coach Craig Fulton expects improvements from his young strikers and midfielders.
Ireland claimed their first women's Twenty20 international win over England with a thrilling five-wicket victory in Dublin. Chasing England's total of 169-8, Orla Prendergast scored an impressive 80 off 51 balls. Despite needing seven runs from the final over, Ireland held their nerve to level the series at 1-1.
Indian cricketers have started intense practice sessions for the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh, beginning on September 19 in Chennai and continuing on September 27 in Kanpur. Top players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are rigorously preparing. India is leading the World Test Championship standings and ranks seven places ahead of Bangladesh.
Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami is recovering from an ankle injury and emphasizes the need for complete fitness before his return. He plans to test his fitness in domestic matches for Bengal before rejoining the national team. Shami is expected to be a key player in India's upcoming series against Australia. The 34-year-old hinted that he would play domestic games before returning to the international scene.
Neeraj Chopra finished second in the men’s javelin throw at the Diamond League Final in Brussels, missing out on the title by just 0.01 meters. Anderson Peters of Grenada secured first place with a final throw of 87.87 meters, while Julian Weber finished third with a best effort of 85.97 meters.
Former CSK batter Subramaniam Badrinath recounted a rare instance of MS Dhoni losing his temper during an IPL match against RCB. CSK, chasing a modest target of 110 odd runs, unexpectedly lost the game. Dhoni showed visible frustration in the dressing room post-match, which was unusual for the typically composed captain.
India's Avinash Sable, a national record holder in the 3000m steeplechase, placed ninth in the Diamond League final in Brussels on his 30th birthday. He clocked a time of 8:17.09, falling short of his national record of 8:09.91 set earlier this year. Kenya's Amos Serem won with a time of 8:06.90.