#SURYA CAPTAIN????

[myauditionfordrphil]

Exactly kaun se nashe karke squad selection kiya hai BCCI ne??!!

[welldonekhushi]

Call of Duty OC: Aditya Tripathi ☀️

With that, I finally present you *drum roll* Aditya's biography, hell yeah!

I'll also slowly come up with more of the biographies of the other members of the Shatrujeet Unit, but for now, let's hear something about this cinnamon roll, right here!

GENERAL:

Name: Aditya

Full name: Aditya Tripathi

Codename: "Surya"

Nicknames: Adi (by Yuvraj), Tripathi (by Arjun)

Age: 23

Gender: Male

Nationality: Indian

Languages spoken: Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Marathi with other regional languages of India, English

Date of birth: November 4, 1990

Place of birth: Surat, Gujarat

Sexuality: Heterosexual

Marital Status: Single

Occupation: PARA SF (Parachute Special Forces) - Shatrujeet Unit, member of the Task Force 141

Status: Active

Rank: Sergeant

Affiliation: 9 PARA (SF), Task Force 141

Universe: Original timeline (2011-2017), reboot (alternative AU)

Faceclaim: Pratik Gandhi

Biography: Aditya, who joined the PARA SF after completing his medical studies strives to grow as a commando of the special forces, whilst working with the Shatrujeet Unit and later, with the Task Force 141 for Operation Kingfish.

AFFILIATIONS:

PARA SF (Shatrujeet Unit)

Captain Arjun K. Dhingra

Staff Sergeant Yuvraj Chaudhary

Lieutenant Venkateshwar N. Subramanian

Major Shaurya Kulshrestha

Task Force 141

Captain Price

John "Soap" MacTavish

Kyle "Gaz" Garrick

Simon "Ghost" Riley

Sergeant Annabelle "Gremlin" Pham (@applbottmjeens)

Hannah "Sparrow" Clayton (@revnah1406)

2nd Commando Regiment (@kaitaiga)

Sergeant Damien Whitlock

Captain Lachlan Jones

Los Vaqueros

Colonel Alejandro Vargas

Rodolfo "Rudy" Parra

Alyssa "Aly" Martinez (@alypink)

Warriors Task Force (@islandtarochips)

First Sgt. Tiala "Malie" Toa

Capt. Kanoa Toa

Agnes "Blast" Falagi

Nigel "Squirrel" Harrison

Dr. Aelan Kalani

Gen. Alana Kalani

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Weapon induced: M4 Carbine, IWI Tavor TAR-21, Glock 17, Combat Knife

Fighting style: Hand-to-hand combat

Special skills: Aditya is a combat medic, skilled in battlefield trauma care and special operations, ensuring his team’s survival under extreme conditions.

Talents: He is a good singer, and loves to write poems in the meantime!

Shortcomings: Suffers from anxiety attacks, mainly from his past experience while working as a medic as well as a commando.

PERSONALITY:

Myers-Briggs Type: ENFP (The Campaigner)

Enthusiastic, and determinant: Apart from others who have a serious perspective on reality, Aditya more likely has a hopeful approach to it. He believes that life is all about challenges and the best you can do is to keep moving forward, without anything preventing you from achieving your goals respectively. This makes him the opposite of Arjun, who has no hope and looks at reality from a darker perspective.

Is able to study others well: Aditya has one trait, to study what the other person's feeling. His mother, who was a doctor taught him about body languages and how the person reacts or behaves when they're uncomfortable. Aditya is able to notice internal or external discomforts among fellow commandos which makes him empathetic towards others.

Has a jolly nature, is pretty chaotic: Aditya is a fun guy to hang out with! Especially when he has Yuvraj by his side, oh boy. You're going to have a fun ride with this one. If you ever see him being kind of chaotic, it's just Aditya being himself, don't worry!

Looks like a cinnamon roll, but could kill you: Aditya sure looks very sweet at first, but if anything happens to his friends, his enemies are going to have a hard time ahead. He's as dangerous as Arjun if provoked. One time, Yuvraj was badly injured under the hands of the enemies, which scarred him deeply and it grew a rage inside of him, killing every single existing militant that almost killed his friend. This behavior even scared Arjun! But thank goodness, Yuvraj was back in one piece, and the job was done.

BACKGROUND STORY

Aditya Tripathi was born into a Gujarati family, his mother being a doctor and his father a wealthy businessman in trade. He decided to follow his passion in the field of healthcare, just like his mother, wanting to treat and heal people in their hardest times. He used to observe how his mother treated patients and kept note of every single procedure in case someone else faced the same issue. Things were going well so far, as Aditya also surpassed every single challenge, which further led him to pursue one of the top medical colleges to complete his doctor’s degree.

But due to an unfortunate event, Aditya had to drop his medical studies as he wasn't able to pass his exams with full intent. With that, he felt his dreams of becoming a doctor were completely shattered. Worse, his father was not happy with how Aditya failed his exams and insisted that he should rather help him in his business. This strained his relationship with his father, leading him to stress, depression, hopelessness, and the urge to call himself a failure at times, something his mother noticed. She tried to assure Aditya that things would be okay and that something better might be awaiting him.

Aditya went on a trip to Himachal Pradesh with his friends, who wanted to cheer him up. They had stopped near a restaurant for a break, but internally, he was already planning to give up his dreams to support his family in case he couldn't accomplish his own. But just then..

An accident occurred outside the restaurant, making Aditya and his friends rush outside to see what had happened, two soldiers were making their way to the cantonment area, but their bike had slipped, causing them to sustain injuries. Aditya quickly rushed to one of the soldiers who had a wound and immediately pulled out the medical supplies he had brought with him in case of an emergency. Within a few minutes, Aditya was able to help them recover quickly, as the soldiers were incredibly pleased by his actions. One of them looked at him and said;

"You're a quick one, young man. You could be a combat medic here and save many lives like this."

These very words from the soldier's mouth were enough not just to encourage Aditya but to help him find a new purpose. Failing his exams didn’t mean it was all over; he could still keep trying and evolve into something even better. He never forgot that day, and later on, it even sparked the urge to join the Indian Armed Forces. He could still make his parents proud by doing something extraordinary, and this realization filled him with absolute encouragement and determination.

Aditya didn’t tell his parents he was joining the army. Instead, he lied, saying he wouldn’t return home until he had achieved something greater. He enlisted in the Army Medical Corps, hoping to find a new purpose after his failure in medical school. But later on, his real dream was to become a Combat Medic in the PARA SF. Despite the silence and distance from his family, Aditya was determined to rise above his past and prove himself.

Before becoming a commando, Aditya had to endure the selection process of the special forces — the probation period where most candidates fail. It's all about the mental and physical pressure placed on you as you pass through every single test, but Aditya was able to keep going. He also saw many candidates desperately holding on, not wanting to give up, and Aditya encouraged them, which gave them a slight boost. The one thing about Aditya was that, even in the toughest times, he was able to keep a smile on his face.

The time came when Aditya had finally passed the selection process and completed his training at the Commando School. There, he also met Yuvraj Chaudhary, another aspiring soldier who, like him, dreamed of becoming a commando. Together, they graduated, earning their maroon berets and performing the glass-eating ritual to conclude the celebration. After completing the medical course and successfully passing it, Aditya felt like a new person. The one who had once dreamt of becoming a doctor was now a commando, proudly holding the responsibility of being a Combat Medic.

The moment he came back home, his mother opened the door and saw that her son sure wasn't wearing a doctor's coat, but a camo uniform. That didn’t disappoint anyone, it made them cry tears of happiness, that their son was now a soldier for the frontlines.

"Told you, Maa. Your son would come back only when he becomes something. And here I am.”

Even his father shed a tear, quickly wiping it away, proud to see his son finally accomplish what he had set out to do. Feeling regretful for his past disappointment, Aditya comforted him, saying he was glad that if it weren't for his anger, he wouldn't have come this far.

As they share a heartfelt hug, this is where Aditya's journey begins.. when he becomes a part of the Shatrujeet Unit.

[navinskizz]

Everything is BLUE.

Oh what do you even know about surya iyer?

I do I know him💙

(I had this AU idea in mind starring prithvi as a fine arts student with an unknown background and prabhas as a rich spoilt collage basketball captain business major but Make it Varadeva🥹alternative universe)

[45cementry-gates]

My thoughts on the current ipl points table that absolutely no one asked for :

(part-1)

1. They're the og champions...very chill, very fun vibes.

soo happy to see them on top. They really be feeling like royalty rn lol.

Also in the end, I'm just a girl 🎀💖 some I absolutely adore their jersey.

2. Yaar.... I know Hyderabad is a great team and everything but.... Do you guys have to go this hard?

Other teams come to play a match, this team comes to crack open your morale and bring you to your knees.

Baki teams khel rahi hai, Yeh log toh seedha gunda gardi kar rahe hai Yaar.

Watching Abhishek, our Indian player, a youngster, bat like that feels amazing tho.

3. Kolkata.... Man.

Gautam bhai aaye, and suddenly Sabka Chris Gayle bahar aagya.

I feel like sunil will take both purple and orange caps this year and gambhir bhai has already planned on picking the trophy this year so... Yea.

PS : once gautam bhai is done someone pls convince him to come as ICT's coach.

4. Chennai = 7 letters = thala for a reason.

They're doing great, but their recent performances makes me worried about what will happen to this team when Mahi Bhai retires.

If they don't start taking more responsibility now there's a good chance csk will crash land in the bottom next year. Hope thT doesn't happen tho.

5. LSG, you beauty....

They look like they are a weak team but they've defeated rcb, gt, pbks and...sabse importantly.... CSK.

But their next matches are quite tough too... So we'll see where they end up after 2 - 3 more matches.

The way kl Rahul hits sixes is just beautiful.

6. Mumbai.

I...... Have no idea what mysterious substance this management was on tbh.

If you want to remove someone from the captaincy, there's gotta be a better way to do that so the fans aren't offended and the player also isn't disrespected. Look how kohli left rcb's captaincy for example.

Then, if you wanted to look towards the future, Bumrah and Surya, both who have captained team India and have stayed with the franchise despite having so many opportunities to earn more if they leave should have been considered.

Or they could have just choosen Ishan. Just like csk and gt choose youngsters, Ishan could have been a good option too. Plus He's captained his team during u-19 in 2016.

But no. They choose Hardik.

Tbh, I feel so sorry for him cause in his mind, when MI offered him captaincy and called him back, he would have been happy to go back to his old team...like going back home.

But the sad truth is, MI management saw how successful he was in gt, winning in the first year and then reaching the finals in 2nd year....and it pissed them off that their player is doing well in some other team. So they brought him back.

Despite so much backlash from fans, so much hatred and trolling against Hardik, this shitty management never held one press conference to clear up misunderstandings and give answers to their fans honestly. Because they knew, if the truth comes out, they'll be on the receiving end of this hate.

Fuck them.

The only mistake Hardik did was leaving gt. But... Oh well.

(I ended up ranting lol.)

[xxgwenstacyxx]

Day 2: Reconcile

“I didn’t want to make a scene.”

“What? When you jumped ship and disappeared for years?” 

I didn’t want to know what my face was doing. This was exactly what I’d meant to avoid. “I didn’t know what to do.”

Basilica’s arm cut a sharp arc in front of my chest. Had we been standing any closer, she would have punted me into the railing. “Anything, Maryan! Anything other than running off like everything between us was nothing but some—” She cut herself off and sliced the air again. 

It didn’t seem to help. I was this close to asking if she wanted to slap me to get some of her frustration out, but something told me that wouldn’t be well received either. 

Basilica crossed her arms and scoffed. “No matter. Message received. Could have done with a word or two to go with it, but you know. That’s just me being a hopeless romantic.”

Titans, this was excruciating. Not a single part of me regretted having run from this conversation—only that it had finally caught up with me. “I wasn’t trying to hurt you.”

“I believe you.” The ship swayed and forced Basilica to uncross her arms to hold onto the railing. It made her look different. More open. Less angry. She made up for it with the kind of scowl usually reserved for rival captains or incompetent crewmembers. “I’d have still liked something more. Nothing like an explosive argument to give closure.”

“What would we have fought about?”

“You’re actually serious, aren’t you?”

“Nevermind,” I said quickly. 

Wrong again. The waves lapping at the hull below us were starting to sound awfully inviting. 

Basilica wasn’t the kind of person to yell when she was angry. Her voice got quieter and quieter until you had to lean in to understand her, even when you’d rather get as much distance between yourself and her as possible. 

“Five years really weren’t enough for you to come up with something to say? Anything?”

Closer to seven, actually. I didn’t say that. I was awkward, not suicidal. 

“Why did you leave?” Basilica asked. “Just answer me that. Why leave without a word?”

“That’s two different questions.” 

“Maryan, I swear to the gods—”

“But which one—”

“Both of them! Either! Just—” Basilica tore herself away from me like it was a physical struggle. She scowled at the sea. 

Slowly, tentatively, I joined her. Something about not facing each other made it easier. Funny. That was one problem I’d never had with Basilica before. “You wanted something I can’t give.”

Basilica’s hand was clenched into a fist on top of the railing. “What?”

I shrugged. “Whatever it is you have with your crew.”

“I don’t have anything with my crew. I have many different things with many members of my crew.”

“Whatever it is, it wouldn’t have worked.”

“What does that even mean?” 

I pushed away with a start. “Any of it! Anything! Whatever it is you wanted from me back then, you wouldn’t have gotten it.” 

Why was this so hard for Basilica to understand? She ought to have realized by now that the only thing she got out of knowing me was disappointment. 

Basilica still faced the sea. Her hand now rested on top of the wood, relaxed. “And that’s not something you could have just told me?” 

“You would have just,” I flapped my hand around the air aimlessly. “You would have tried to make me fit.”

She still didn’t turn. Not being able to see her face was starting to unnerve me. 

“Would that have been so bad?” Basilica asked. “Fitting in?” 

I left her standing by the railing. 

xxx

She tracked me down in the cabin I shared with Chandran and Surya that evening. Before I could say a single word, she opened her hand and presented it to me wordlessly. 

I stared at the thing resting on her palm. “What is this?”

“Took you only five years to forget?” 

Of course I hadn’t forgotten. That thing in Basilica’s hand had haunted me for years. The obsidian surface gleamed in the dim light of the lantern. 

My throat had gone dry. “Why are you doing this again?”

“I want you to take it.”

“I’m not like your crew. I can’t be… whatever you call them.”

Lovers. Spouses. Playmates. I’d never gotten the intricacies of her crew dynamic. Mostly because I spent a lot of effort not trying to. 

“I don’t need you to be,” Basilica said. She was still holding that stupid ring. 

“You give your lovers jewelry.” It ended up sounding like an accusation. 

“Not all of them sleep with me.”

“But I’m not—” I clenched my jaw shut. “I can’t.” 

Basilica fiddled with the ring. “I’m not doing this to make you uncomfortable,” she said slowly. “I listened to you. I promise.”

“It wouldn’t mean what you want it to mean.”

“What’s that?”

“I don’t know.” I swallowed roughly. “I don’t do relationships. None of them.”

“This can mean whatever you want it to mean. Could be friendship. Could be nothing.” Basilica’s lips twisted sardonically. “I couldn’t stop you if you sold this at the nearest port if you really wanted to.” She held it out until the ring was right in front of me. “I got it for you. I can’t give it to anybody else.”

Plucking the ring from her palm felt like a death sentence. It fit onto the longest finger of my hand perfectly and gleamed like Basilica had polished it every single night we’d spent apart. 

x x x

Written for the August writing challenge!

[ishuess]

You know what..I am gonna say it

I don't know how everytime Ishan makes it to the trending page on Twitter, some negative PR pops up.

Also people who are saying that him training with Hardik Pandya is ass licking. Then where are these people when Surya and Bumrah show support to Rohit. Surya's love for Rohit is considered loyalty but Ishan's love for Hardik would be considered ass licking. Such hypocrites.

Also Ishan had made it clear very early on that the Hardik took him under his wing pretty early on. So it is rather Ishan is very loyal to Hardik despite Hardik getting so much hate. Also people saying Ishan should spend more time with Rohit instead of Pandya speaks so much about the obvious favouritism in Indian Cricket Team.

Also I want to just say, I personally consider IPL as a cricket fest. Players come together to enjoy cricket for once and here our Indian team is fighting like cats and dogs for a mere IPL team captaincy. I mean Rohit should understand he is the captain of the Indian Team and this childishness of following-unfollowing is just kind of pointless. I never see Virat doing so. And I AM A ROHIT SHARMA FAN TOO. He was the reason I am part of MI Paltan.

Calling Hardik Pandya 'chappri' and 'disloyal' and what not for franchise cricket when he has given a lot to the National Team is so toxic of the fans. Why do we forget that before IPL...WE ARE THE INDIAN NATIONAL TEAM.

Pulling in a youngster, a 25 year old in this fight is almost like pulling in Abhimanyu in the Chakravyuh and ruthlessly killing him. That kid has always been humble and never failed to praise Rohit's captaincy. But now when he chose to train with his family in cricket...He is being brashly hated for it. That kid has performed whenever he got a chance yet he is being played around like a toy. Even Sunil Gavaskar considers him a "a rare talent".

WHY ARE WE LETTING AN IPL CAPTAINCY BREAK DOWN ICT WHICH IS LIKE A FAMILY. THIS TOXIC INDIVIDUAL PLAYER SUPPORTING FANDOM HAS BEVER BROUGHT GOOD TO THE GAME.

So I think Ishan is absolutely right for training with Hardik because he never wanted this war and he never wanted to pick sides. He is being caught in the crossfire and people telling him to side Rohit for a place in team actually speak a lot about favouritism.

THAT WAS ALL FROM MY SIDE AND THIS IS JUST MY PERSONAL OPINION. PEACE OUT✌️

Hoping Ishan come back stronger than ever and God is with him🧿🧿🧿🔱🔱🔱

[hyena616]

Ye T20 wc bahut jyada bittersweet sa tha

Jab humne ye wc dekhna shuru kiya

Tab koi umeed nhi thi bs support de rahe the

Fir humne saare mukable jeete fir wahi flashback aate rahe but result is in our direction this time

Is wc humne bahut kuch dekha

Rishab that guy who come from dead giving his best ,maybe in semis and finals u didn't do well but u did in other matches ,hope u improve ur knocks more(u make my bp high pls do that)

Shivam ,a youngster playing his first wc get crictised but shut everyone mouth(mine too and proud of him for that) with his final performance (improve yourself and shut people more )

Axar, we got one of great allrounder with his consistent performance hopefully in future u be like this (bapu tune kl raat bowling pe Dara diya tha par teri batting kamal che kl)

Surya bhau everyone criticised u and doubtful of u (me too) but u prove urself and shut them and that important semis performance I will never forget and that fucking catch u saved us man(THANK YOU SO MUCH)

Jaddu , not ur tournament but thanks for doing economical bowling when we needed in some matches and hope u do a great comeback soon

Harry,the guy who get so much because of shitty management,proves urself and shut mouth of hater (mujhe ghamand iska hai ki tere par maine shak nhi kiya na hi hate ki )and ur hard work pays off

Bumraah,a gem for us , saviour of us , saving us when we needed,u r unbelievable and our country grateful for having u in our life

India, used to known for their batting skills, now known for bowling too thank you so much for this our dear bowlers (Boom,Siraj, Axar,Harry, Kuldeep, Arshdeep)

Virat,our another saviour, saving always when we needed most , ur final innings I will never forget it u r greatest batsmen of our generation (Thank you so much)

Rohit,our captain, one of our saviour too , in T20wc ur record was not from last few wcs but u prove urself as capable,u r greatest opener in our generation,ur runs in semis and against aus I will never forget them .in final u didn't score but that bowler rotation in last overs was best (thank you so much)

Our coach ,Rahul sir , u didn't get good ending as player but u did in coach. You deserve this so much

Thank you Mr Wall,Mr dependable,for let us seeing ur coach era.

And Rohirat, who makes our childhood awesome now our present

As much I am sad that u guys retired from t20i but I am happy too u get well deserved ending in ur t20i career . Thank you for giving ur both everything

Thank you ict for make us feel what winning wc feel like

Thank you for ending this wait of icc trophy

We bleed in blue always 💙

(I blabber too much ig hehe)

[interspellar-ask-blog]

**What is Interspellar?**

Interstellar is a fantasy series that combines the setting of outer space with fantasy elements and magic. It follows a main cast as they attempt to lead a rebellion against the counsel that rules the galaxy with an iron fist. One of their missions is to locate the six cosmic stones and use their magic to dismantle the counsel and their reign.

**Who are the main characters?**

There are seven major characters, all of whom are part of the rebellion attempting to take down the counsel. They are:

-Cassiopeia (Cass) [she/her]

*A star marked. She is the pseudo-leader of their group, but oftentimes butts heads with Dess. She grew up as an orphan on a planet and joined the rebellion because of a close friend. Strong willed and confident, she has a knack for getting out of tough scrapes, even if she has no respect for rules or authority.*

-Dessponia (Dess) [she/her]

*A void marked, the daughter of a rebel captain, she has been in the rebellion since she was a child. Strict and powerful, she is a heavy rule follower and struggles with Cass’s brashness and unconventional ideas.*

-Lumi [they/she/he]

*A very talented inventor despite being the youngest of the group, Lumi is a brilliant engineer who creates a number of gadgets for the rebellion. A comet marked.*

-Ophiuchus (Ophi) [he/him]

*The son of a revered rebel who passed away some time ago, Ophi is eager to prove himself and although he sometimes exaggerates his abilities, his heart is good and he cares very deeply for the others, particularly Lumi, who he shares a close friendship with. A moon marked*

-Solaris [he/him]

*An sun marked and an escaped counsel prisoner, Solaris strangely has no memories before the age of 14. He is the currently only known survivor of a planet called Surya, which was annihilated in a counsel attack. He is a brilliant strategist and has served as a bit of a mentor to a couple of the others in terms of training. He is serious and blunt, but perhaps there’s more than that deep within himself, but he refuses to let that side show.*

-Arion [he/him]

*Dess’s twin brother, they were separated as children and Arion went on to be a soldier for the counsel. He and Solaris met during that period, and when he rescued Solaris from capture on a rebellion mission, he came back with him. He’s joined the rebellion, but tensions are still high with some members, including his sister. He is a comet marked.*

-Helix [they/them]

*The child of one of the council members, Helix is a fairly high ranking commander in their empire. What none of them know, is that they’ve been feeding the rebellion information for years, and is one of the core reasons they can complete missions and haven’t been wiped out by the counsel. They are nebula marked.*

**How does the magic work?**

The people in Interspellar are born marked as one of six kinds of magic. If two parents have the same mark, their child will have that mark. If the parents have different marks, there is a 50/50 chance the child will have either type of mark.

A mark is located like a tattoo somewhere on the person’s body, and glows when they use their magic. Magic is life, it flows in all living things and if something’s magic is totally depleted, it will die as it is the being’s life force itself. Magic is the primary form of combat, as technology is also powered by it.

The six types of marks are:

-Sun (fire magic)

-Moon (terraforming and water magic)

-Star (light magic)

-Void (shadow magic)

-Comet (ice magic)

-Nebula (air magic)

There are also six cosmic stones, beautiful gems that hold within them the most powerful magic of each type in the universe. Whoever holds them and can harness its magic would be one of the most powerful magic users of that type in the galaxy.

[gwendolinequinn]

Bones of Sea Foam

“I can’t figure it out,” she told them, unsurprised when they didn’t turn to look at her. “Are you giving me attitude or are you just stupid?”

Nothing.  

“So you can’t talk. Not at all? Not a single word? Not even your own name?”

“...”

“Can you read? Write? Could you write down your answers if I asked you?”

“...”

“Can you at least nod? Or shake your head? Prove to me that something makes it through that dull head?”

The brat turned and pointed at the sea. This clarified nothing, as there was nothing to look at except the water and the horizon.

Izabel sighed and gave up. There was no reason to interact with them anyway, none other than to kill boredom. As long as they were still alive by the time they found their mother, it didn’t really matter what kind of condition they were in.

xxx

She shook her hand free from the blankets and formed the sign for 'water'. “Can you copy that?” 

The brat wasn't looking at her hand. She jostled them to get their attention. 

“Look. Do this with your hand if you're thirsty.” She formed the sign for 'supplies'. “And this one if you're hungry.” She paused, then formed another. “This one if it's too cold. Got that? Hungry, thirsty, cold. Can you do that?”

They moved their fingers, but didn't come close to making the signs Izabel had shown them. They looked like they were moving them at random.

Izabel sighed and closed her eyes. “Still don’t have a clue if you can understand me,” she muttered. She tugged the blanket back over the both of them, but she felt the brat’s hands still moving underneath it.

xxx

After a good while of the mage chattering to them in his own language, Izabel realized that he said the same word several times with a pointed sort of intent.

“What’s that you’re saying?” she asked. “You’re calling them something, aren’t you? Did they tell you their name?”

Chandran shook his head. “Surya.”

“What’s that then?”

He pointed at the brat. “Surya.”

“You named them yourself?” Izabel supposed there were worse things he could have done. Not like they hadn’t given them plenty chances to share their proper name. “What does it mean?”

Chandran beamed at her. “Light. Like… light of sun.”

“That’s what you’re calling them? Sunshine?”

Chandran shrugged. Izabel rolled her eyes. 

The brat soaked in the sun and gave no clue over whether they approved of Chandran’s choice in name or not.

xxx

xxx

Some snippets of early interactions between my three main characters: Izabel, a former pirate captain who lost her crew and ship right before the events of the story; Surya, the unlucky kid she picks up as a hostage; and Chandran, the mage she hires to get her safely across the ocean.

[newsparviews]

India vs. Australia T20 series: complete schedule, teams, times, locations for viewing, and more

Following their disappointing performance in the ODI World Cup, Team India, captained by interim captain Surya Kumar Yadav, will play a five-match Twenty20 series against a strong Australian side. The opening game of the series will take place on November 23 at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Vizag. Hardik Pandya, the captain of India, has not played since the ODI World Cup due to an ankle…

[cricnewz]

IPL 2025: MI vs LSG – Match Prediction

Two of the league’s most intriguing storylines collide when Mumbai Indians (MI) host Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in a mid‑season fixture that could shape the playoff race. Mumbai arrive with renewed confidence after Hardik Pandya’s much‑discussed return, while Lucknow—guided by the calm presence of KL Rahul—continue to build a reputation as masters of tight finishes. The Wankhede crowd will witness a blend of legacy and fresh ambition, but only one side will walk away with two priceless points. Who has the edge?

Form Guide

Mumbai Indians After a shaky start, MI have stitched together a pair of convincing wins. Rohit Sharma looks in rhythm again, Suryakumar Yadav has rediscovered his 360° game, and Jasprit Bumrah remains the gold standard at the death. The biggest boost, however, is Hardik Pandya’s all‑round spark—his late‑over hitting and tidy middle‑overs seam have added balance Mumbai missed last year.

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Lucknow Super Giants LSG’s season has been a roller‑coaster: narrow escapes, sudden collapses, and flashes of brilliance. Nicholas Pooran’s finishing heroics and Marcus Stoinis’ utility skills have kept them in the top half of the table. Bowling has revolved around Mark Wood’s pace and Ravi Bishnoi’s leg‑spin, though both have also endured expensive outings on batting‑friendly tracks.

Momentum Meter: Slight nod to Mumbai. They look more settled after ironing out early combinations.

Key Battles to Watch

Rohit Sharma vs Mark Wood Wood’s express pace can rattle any opener, but Rohit’s pull shot is a proven antidote. If Wood doesn’t strike in his first two overs, Mumbai could cruise through the powerplay.

KL Rahul vs Bumrah Rahul’s conservative starts often anchor LSG innings, but Bumrah’s ability to zip the ball in at the stumps could force the captain out of his comfort zone. A wicket here would expose Lucknow’s middle order early.

Surya vs Bishnoi SKY loves improvising against spin, but Bishnoi’s zippy wrong’un can be deceptive. Whoever wins this mini‑battle might well determine the acceleration phase for Mumbai.

Hardik vs Stoinis Two power‑hitting all‑rounders who can change momentum in five deliveries. Their showdown at the death could swing match totals by 20 runs either way.

Pitch and Conditions

Wankhede Stadium is synonymous with pace, bounce, and short boundaries. Even scores in the 200s aren’t safe if dew settles in. Teams favour chasing because the ball skids onto the bat under lights, making yorkers tough to execute.

Par Score: 195. Anything south of 180 feels below‑par unless the pitch shows unusual grip.

Weather: Warm and humid evening with a high chance of dew from the 10th over of the chase onward. Spinners must be prepared for a slippery ball.

Tactical Edge

Mumbai Indians

Batting Depth: With Tim David and Tilak Varma lurking, MI bat deep enough to attack relentlessly without fear of collapse.

Death‑Overs Duo: Bumrah and Gerald Coetzee offer contrasting skills—one laser‑precise, the other raw pace—making it hard for batters to line them up.

Lucknow Super Giants

Flexible Middle Order: Pooran, Stoinis, and Ayush Badoni swap positions seamlessly based on match situation, unsettling bowling plans.

Leg‑Spin Trump Card: Bishnoi thrives on break‑through overs when opponents target acceleration. A couple of wickets in the middle can stall Mumbai’s otherwise smooth buildup.

Intangibles

Home Crowd Factor: Wankhede’s roar lifts MI’s fielding energy; visiting sides often feel the heat when boundaries are cut down or half‑chances stick.

Pressure of Expectation: Mumbai know a string of wins can rocket them up the table; LSG, still chasing their first title, may feel fewer legacy burdens.

Leadership Styles: Hardik’s aggressive instincts contrast with Rahul’s measured pacing. Whose approach adapts better to a high‑scoring cauldron?

Final Prediction

On a pitch primed for stroke play and with dew likely aiding the chase, the toss looms large. Still, Mumbai’s superior death bowling, deeper batting lineup, and familiarity with home conditions offer a slight upper hand. LSG possess enough firepower to spring a surprise—particularly if Wood’s new‑ball burst and Bishnoi’s middle‑overs grip click in tandem—but they’ll need a near‑perfect execution.

Verdict: Mumbai Indians to win a high‑scoring thriller, sealing it in the final two overs.

Expect fireworks, momentum swings, and at least one unforgettable cameo—classic IPL fare under the Mumbai lights.

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Last night was something that I'll remember forever, after years of heartbreak and tears India finally lifted an ICC trophy. It's been 11 years since we lifted an ICC trophy, 13 since we lifted a World Cup and 17 since we won a T20 World Cup and after several close brushes with victory and knockout defeats we are finally the World Champions again. There are many things that I wanted to say since yesterday but I just couldn't get the time to sit down and now when I finally have time in my hands I'd like to get all my feelings out and shut up for the greater good.

First of all Rohit, what a man, what a captain. If somebody deserved the the cup it was him and seeing him collapse to the floor and slapping the turf with all his might showed just how much it ment to him.

Also how he was crying again after a finals but this time they were tears of happiness that didn't seem to stop.

The belief Rohit (and Dravid) showed in Virat, constantly backing him and saying that it's his class that matters and he'll perform in the finals. Virat being the man he is and standing up when India needed him the most and proving Rohit right.

How Virat called Anushka and kids immediately after the win (making funny faces and shedding a few tears) showing that you're never too busy.

The tightest Rohirat hug with both of them crying and refusing to let go of each other just after the win. Matlab pura tournament we were crying for a RoKo moment and we got it at the best time possible.

Bumrah falling to his knees and showing that rare burst of emotions and then immediately running to Sanjana, hugging her so tight that he lifted her off the ground.

Hardik, the man who probably had the worst 7 to 8 months of his life with a smile on his face finally letting go and crying like a child. He turned all the boos into cheers.

Rohit consoling a crying Hardik and barging into his interview to give him a kiss on the cheek (and the way Hardik immediately melted) god how they bashed all the rumours.

Siraj not even being in the playing 11 but falling down to the ground sobbing and being speechless during the interviews.

Also streets will never forget Axar's contribution, Bapu served India again and man deserved every bit of credit.

Shivam Dube with his quickfire and crucial 21 run innings gutted all those who questioned his selection.

Arshdeep celebrating the win after being one of the best bowlers in the tournament in full Punjabi style. The tunak tunak bhangra with Virat will always be a part of numerous edits.

A teary Rohit hugging Virat again.

The Rohika hug omg how I love them.

Rahul Dravid showing more emotions than he did in the past 30 years and celebrating like a madman on his last day as the Indian coach. He truly had his Chak De moment and he bloody deserved it.

Surya taking the bloody catch of the tournament and giving us the chance to tell our future generations about the catch that helped us win the cup the same way our elder generation told us of the iconic Kapil Dev catch.

Virat giving the trophy to Dravid and the whole team lifting him as a tribute.

Rohit running into the ground with tricolour and plunging it into the ground, hoisting the flag in Barbados.

Kuldeep telling Rohit to do the Messi walk to lift the cup.

Rohit and Virat trashing all their rift rumours and posing with the trophy with the tricolour on their backs.

Rohit standing with Sammy on his shoulders, Virat by his side, trophy in his hands and the tricolour on his back.

Bumrah giving his medal to baby Angad and him giving Boom the softest smile.

Rahul Dravid being the Barbados ka Gunda

Sammy enjoying the lap of honour on his father's shoulder.

Rohit sitting down and eating some of the soil to relish the taste of victory. The whole world saw how important this was for him and how he cherished the very soil where they won instead of putting his legs on the trophy.

Virat making the day bittersweet by announcing his retirement from t20i after winning the POTM. The man who literally carried India in t20i's and t20 world cup said goodbye to the format leaving us all a little more teary.

Rohit letting Virat have his moment and instead casually announcing his retirement from t20i and making us cry even more. The man who scored 100s in t20 for fun left the stage with the trophy in his hand.

RoKo posing with the flag and the trophy being the last time they were seen together in t20s for India. Our childhood has really ended and so did an era. Extremely happy that they bid adieu with the trophy in their hands.

Jaddu following their steps and announcing his retirement from t20s also. All the seniors from the team are gone and passed the baton on, India will definitely miss it's best fielder in the t20 field.

All the Indians pouring out their love on social media not caring how big of a celebrity they are.

MS Dhoni making us realise that we need to win a world cup to make him remember his instagram password. Yer the fact that he never posted his pic with the trophy but posted India lifting the title under Rohit's captaincy at 1.30 am.

The entirety of India spilling onto the streets, screaming, crying, waving the tiranga and celebrating the win with raw emotions.

There are so many moments that I missed because yesterday was filled with raw emotions and beautiful moments so please don't hesitate to add you own. Our men in blue proved that for every 19th November there is a 29th June. I always complained (especially after 2023 wc) that how it was unfair that my grandfather got see India lifting the cup and so did my father but never me and last night all my complaints went out of the window. It was a night that I'll tell my kids about, a night that no Indian will ever forget, a night which was made even more special with the whole desiblr celebrating together. I read somewhere that "Indians have red blood running in their veins but they bleed blue" and this statement couldn't get any truer as our mental health really depended on these 11 men in blue. And finally after ages we closed our campaign with the cup in our hands and finally our legends had a deserving farewell. Bleed blue 💙

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[ad_1] Prasidh made an impact with wickets of Tilak and Surya. (PC: X.com) An all-round effort from Gujarat Titans helped them overcome Mumbai Indians to secure two points in front of their fans at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. Defending 196, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna delivered outstanding performances with the ball, playing a crucial role in GT’s successful defence. Siraj set the tone with an excellent spell in the Powerplay. Although he was hit for two consecutive fours at the start, his scrambled seam delivery cut Rohit Sharma in half, castling the MI opener. In the same spell, Siraj dismissed the other opener, Ryan Rickelton. Despite early setbacks, Tilak Varma came out all guns blazing, putting pressure back on the GT bowlers. A trademark six over fine leg got Suryakumar Yadav going. The 62-run partnership between Tilak and Surya reignited MI’s hopes. Both batters were cruising, but a couple of quiet overs forced Tilak to take a risky shot, leading to his dismissal by Prasidh.   R Sai Kishore had a tough night but still managed to get the wicket of Robin Minz. The onus then was on Suryakumar Yadav, along with Hardik Pandya, to take the team home, but Prasidh was simply too good on the night. Kagiso Rabada, who had leaked runs at the start, dismissed Pandya, dashing all hopes for MI.   Earlier, the Titans once again got off to a strong start, scoring 66 runs in the Powerplay with their openers, Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill, capitalizlsing on the field restrictions. The new ball was coming nicely onto the bat, and with Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar erring in their lines, Gill and Sudharsan cashed in on the scoring opportunities. Such was the quality of the batting that even good balls weren’t spared. However, GT lost their way in the middle after their captain got out.   Sudharsan continued nicely, but he needed a partner who could score briskly. Jos Buttler provided the momentum while he was at the crease. The Englishman looked in fine touch and seemed set for a big knock. Against the run of play, Mujeeb Ur Rahman dismissed Buttler. The pitch was slightly two-paced, with cutters gripping on the surface, but as long as Buttler and Sudharsan were at the crease, batting seemed comfortable. For the new batters, it wasn’t as easy.   Sudharsan reached his second consecutive fifty of the season. Shahrukh Khan was sent in to accelerate the run rate, but in the attempt, he got out, triggering GT’s collapse. From 140/2 in 15 overs, they ended with just 196. MI pulled things back with the ball, and once again, GT failed to get the final flourish.   In the end, that didn’t matter. Against GT’s 196/8, MI could only score 160/6, losing by 36 runs.  The post GT vs MI: All-round GT roll over MI appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] Prasidh made an impact with wickets of Tilak and Surya. (PC: X.com) An all-round effort from Gujarat Titans helped them overcome Mumbai Indians to secure two points in front of their fans at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. Defending 196, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna delivered outstanding performances with the ball, playing a crucial role in GT’s successful defence. Siraj set the tone with an excellent spell in the Powerplay. Although he was hit for two consecutive fours at the start, his scrambled seam delivery cut Rohit Sharma in half, castling the MI opener. In the same spell, Siraj dismissed the other opener, Ryan Rickelton. Despite early setbacks, Tilak Varma came out all guns blazing, putting pressure back on the GT bowlers. A trademark six over fine leg got Suryakumar Yadav going. The 62-run partnership between Tilak and Surya reignited MI’s hopes. Both batters were cruising, but a couple of quiet overs forced Tilak to take a risky shot, leading to his dismissal by Prasidh.   R Sai Kishore had a tough night but still managed to get the wicket of Robin Minz. The onus then was on Suryakumar Yadav, along with Hardik Pandya, to take the team home, but Prasidh was simply too good on the night. Kagiso Rabada, who had leaked runs at the start, dismissed Pandya, dashing all hopes for MI.   Earlier, the Titans once again got off to a strong start, scoring 66 runs in the Powerplay with their openers, Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill, capitalizlsing on the field restrictions. The new ball was coming nicely onto the bat, and with Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar erring in their lines, Gill and Sudharsan cashed in on the scoring opportunities. Such was the quality of the batting that even good balls weren’t spared. However, GT lost their way in the middle after their captain got out.   Sudharsan continued nicely, but he needed a partner who could score briskly. Jos Buttler provided the momentum while he was at the crease. The Englishman looked in fine touch and seemed set for a big knock. Against the run of play, Mujeeb Ur Rahman dismissed Buttler. The pitch was slightly two-paced, with cutters gripping on the surface, but as long as Buttler and Sudharsan were at the crease, batting seemed comfortable. For the new batters, it wasn’t as easy.   Sudharsan reached his second consecutive fifty of the season. Shahrukh Khan was sent in to accelerate the run rate, but in the attempt, he got out, triggering GT’s collapse. From 140/2 in 15 overs, they ended with just 196. MI pulled things back with the ball, and once again, GT failed to get the final flourish.   In the end, that didn’t matter. Against GT’s 196/8, MI could only score 160/6, losing by 36 runs.  The post GT vs MI: All-round GT roll over MI appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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