Varun Chakravarthy responds to Abrar Ahmed’s 'FANTASTIC' tea dig at IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan
Dubai: Varun Chakravarthy, one of India's key performers in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, took a swipe at Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed after India's four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the final. Chakravarthy shared a celebratory post on Instagram, holding the Champions Trophy and sipping coffee, with the caption, “A lot of distance was travelled to get a taste of this Cup.”
His remark appeared to be a response to Abrar Ahmed, who had earlier posted a picture of himself in green and white attire, holding a cup of tea with the caption, “Last cup of fantastic evening tea,” seemingly mocking the 2019 capture of Indian Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman. Ahmed’s post had sparked reactions among Indian fans.
Chakravarthy played a crucial role in India's campaign, finishing as the joint-highest wicket-taker alongside Mohammed Shami with nine wickets, including a five-wicket haul against New Zealand in the group stage. He also contributed in the final with figures of 2-45, dismissing Will Young early in the innings.
Despite criticism over India's travel-free schedule, the team's consistent performances secured their first ICC ODI title since 2013.
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Meghalaya MP death: Assembly session for Feb 20 likely to be adjourned, says CM
Shillong (PTI): The Meghalaya assembly session for February 20, during which the state budget is scheduled to be presented, could be adjourned as a mark of respect to Shillong MP Ricky A J Syngkon, who died on Thursday evening, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said.
Syngkon reportedly collapsed while playing futsal on the outskits of the city, and doctors at a private hospital declared him dead around 8:45 pm.
"We have discussed with Deputy Chief Minister and in-charge of Parliamentary Affairs, Prestone Tynsong, and we will have a meeting tomorrow with the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) headed by the Speaker," Sangma told PTI.
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"I have communicated to the Deputy CM that it would be appropriate for the government not to go ahead with the proceedings of the House tomorrow. Even though tomorrow is the day we are supposed to present the budget, it will make absolute sense and a mark of respect to the departed soul if we were to postpone even the presentation of the budget," he said.
Sangma expressed shock over the sudden demise of Syngkon, recalling their recent meeting in Delhi where they discussed development plans for Meghalaya.
"I had met Syngkon about two weeks back in Delhi... that was the last meeting and conversation I had with him," the CM said.
Sangma recalled Syngkon's commitment and passion for the people of Khasi and Jaintia Hills, describing his demise as a "great loss for the state".
"Syngkon served the people with humility, vision and a sincere desire to uplift society. I express my deepest condolences to the family of late Ricky Syngkon, and I pray to the Almighty that he gives strength to the family members as well as his supporters and party leaders to bear the huge loss," the chief minister added.
