New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Friday deferred the hearing on a plea filed by former India cricketer and current head coach Gautam Gambhir seeking protection of his personality and publicity rights against alleged digital impersonation, deepfake content and unauthorised commercial exploitation of his identity.A single-judge Bench of Justice Jyoti Singh posted the matter for further hearing on March 23 after noting discrepancies in the pleadings and directing the plaintiff to …
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New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Former India cricketer and current head coach of the Indian men’s team Gautam Gambhir has approached the Delhi High Court, seeking comprehensive protection of his personality and publicity rights against a “coordinated campaign of digital impersonation, AI-generated deepfakes, and unauthorised commercial exploitation.” The civil suit has been filed in the Commercial Division of the High Court, where Gambhir has sought an urgent injunction against multiple defendants,…
Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) Pakistan’s mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed is not losing sleep over the possible backlash, specifically comments from former Indian great Sunil Gavaskar, on his signing by an Indian-owned franchise, Sunrisers Leeds, in the auction for the upcoming edition of The Hundred, a news report said on Tuesday.Abrar, ranked as high as number two in the ICC rankings until last month and now third, was signed by Sunrisers Leeds, which owns Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier Leag…
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar lauded the main architect of India Men’s T20 World Cup triumph, Sanju Samson’s rise from the scar of failure to three best knocks, saying life has come full circle for the wicketkeeper batter. At the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India’s commanding 96-run victory over New Zealand in the final sealed their third ICC Men’s T20 World Cup crown and second in succession. Apart from these two feats, India have also become the first …
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) India legend Sunil Gavaskar praised Axar Patel for his outstanding fielding effort against England in the T20 World Cup semifinal, and noted that India previously relied on Ravindra Jadeja for such brilliance in the field, but Axar has stepped up impressively and is filling that role well with his sharp reflexes. After Sanju Samson led the charge to take India to 253/7, England’s chase looked on course, powered by a breathtaking century from Jacob Bethell. But Axar’…
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Legendary opener Sunil Gavaskar has advised India to use Jasprit Bumrah for bowling two overs in the powerplay of the Men’s T20 World Cup semi-final against England at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, noting that early breakthroughs from the fast-bowling spearhead could derail the opposition before finding their rhythm. Bumrah holds the second-best economy rate (6.3) among bowlers who bowled more than seven overs in the Super Eights. He has conceded only three sixes …
Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) Former India captain and legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar will host a star-studded charity golf event in Mumbai this week to raise awareness for his CHAMPS Foundation, which supports former India players facing financial and medical challenges. Since its inception in January 1999, the CHAMPS Foundation, which stands for (Caring, Helping, Assisting, Motivating, Promoting Sportspersons), has played a vital role in providing dignity, care, and assistance to sportspersons who h…
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) India legend Sunil Gavaskar believes Sanju Samson’s return to playing eleven for the Super Eights of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup is a proof that the pieces are falling into place for the defending champions at the right time ahead of their semi-final against England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday. Samson rose to the occasion with a perfectly paced 97 not out off just 50 balls as India chased down 196 to beat West Indies by five wickets in a virtual kno…
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Legendary opener Sunil Gavaskar said all Indian cricket fans would take joy in Sanju Samson’s match-winning 97 not out taking the team to a crucial five-wicket win over the West Indies, adding that the ‘sincere’ wicketkeeper-batter has finally received the recognition for his immense talent. Samson’s superb knock laced with 12 fours and four sixes off 50 balls guided India to a five-wicket victory in their winner-takes-it-all Super Eights clash at Eden Gardens on Su…
Kolkata, Mar 2 (IANS) Indian cricket greats Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri voiced strong reservations about the laser show staged during India’s Super 8 clash against West Indies at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on Sunday.During the brief drinks break, the stadium lights were dimmed, and a laser show illuminated the ground. The spectacle, however, did not sit well with Gavaskar and Shastri, who questioned its timing given the magnitude of the contest and the potential impact on players’ conce…