Cricket icon Virat Kohli continues to break boundaries beyond the pitch, ranking as the 6th most influential person globally on Instagram in 2025. Recognized for his unmatched fan engagement and global reach, Kohli’s digital influence now stands alongside the world’s biggest entertainment and sports superstars.
In the storm of high-pressure moments, Deepti Sharma stands as India’s calm — a symbol of composure, courage, and discipline. As India lifted their first-ever ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, Deepti not only shone as Player of the Tournament but also as a proud Deputy Superintendent of Police, proving that true champions serve both on and off the field.
Moments after India’s women’s cricket team lifted their maiden ODI World Cup trophy by defeating South Africa at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, Smriti Mandhana’s fiancé, filmmaker and composer Palash Muchhal, shared an emotional post celebrating her triumph. Posting a picture with the newly crowned champion, he wrote, “Am I still dreaming?” The couple, who have kept their relationship private for years, are reportedly set to tie the knot in Sangli, Maharashtra, later this month.
Under Jay Shah’s transformative leadership as BCCI Secretary and now ICC Chairman, cricket has entered a new age of reform, equality, and expansion. From achieving pay parity and launching the Women’s Premier League to securing cricket’s return to the Olympics, his visionary policies have reshaped the sport’s global future.
In a landmark move towards gender equality in sport, the BCCI has implemented a pay-equity policy ensuring that both men’s and women’s Indian international cricketers will receive the same match fees — ₹15 lakh for a Test, ₹6 lakh for an ODI, and ₹3 lakh for a T20I.
