KKR’s Shah Rukh Khan and PKBS’s Ness Wadia clash over IPL auction plans: Reports
Mumbai: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) co-owner Shah Rukh Khan reportedly engaged in a heated argument with Ness Wadia, co-owner of Punjab Kings, during a meeting of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owners on Wednesday in Mumbai.
According to reports, Khan and Wadia disagreed over the number of retentions that should be allowed during the mega auctions ahead of IPL 2025. While the Bollywood star favoured major retentions, Wadia opposed the idea, as reported by Cricbuzz. Sunrisers Hyderabad’s co-owner Kavya Maran sided with Khan, expressing her franchise’s preference for a mini auction rather than a mega auction.
However, Wadia denied any claims of a dispute with Khan, stating that he has known the Bollywood star for over 25 years and there is no animosity between them. He added that everyone shared their opinions during the meeting, and ultimately, the focus is on considering all stakeholders and doing what is best for everyone.
Following the meeting, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah released a statement highlighting that a “constructive dialogue” took place among the owners of the 10 franchises. He mentioned that feedback was shared on player regulations and other commercial aspects, including central merchandising, licensing, and gaming. “The BCCI will now take these recommendations to the IPL Governing Council for further deliberation and evaluation before formulating the IPL player regulations,” Shah added.
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Cong gave 4 names for India’s diplomatic outreach after Op Sindoor, Shashi Tharoor not one of them
New Delhi: Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor is set to lead an all-party delegation on an overseas mission to convey India’s message of zero-tolerance against terrorism, even though his name was not among the Congress party's nominations for the role.
According to Congress’s communications chief Jairam Ramesh, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju requested the party on the morning of May 16 to propose four names for inclusion in the diplomatic initiative aimed at highlighting India’s concerns over terrorism originating from Pakistan.
"Yesterday morning, the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju spoke with the Congress President and the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. The INC was asked to submit names of 4 MPs for the delegations to be sent abroad to explain India's stance on terrorism from Pakistan. By noon yesterday May 16th, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha wrote to the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs giving the following names on behalf of the INC," Ramesh wrote on X.
Yesterday morning, the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju spoke with the Congress President and the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. The INC was asked to submit names of 4 MPs for the delegations to be sent abroad to explain India's stance on terrorism from…
— Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) May 17, 2025
The Congress recommendation list included Anand Sharma, a former Cabinet Minister, Gaurav Gogoi, Deputy Leader of the party in the Lok Sabha, Dr Syed Naseer Hussain, a Rajya Sabha MP, and Raja Brar, Lok Sabha MP.
The Union government on Saturday announced that Opposition leaders Shashi Tharoor, Supriya Sule and Kanimozhi are among the MP’s who will lead the all-party delegations to key “partner nations” following Operation Sindoor.
Tharoor, responding to Centre's official announcement, said he was "honoured" by the invitation. “When national interest is involved, and my services are required, I will not be found wanting," he stated.
“The all-party delegations will project India’s national consensus and resolute approach to combating terrorism in all forms and manifestations. They would carry forth to the world the country’s strong message of zero-tolerance against terrorism,” the parliamentary affairs ministry said.
The seven leaders heading these delegations are: Shashi Tharoor (Congress), Supriya Sule (NCP – Sharad Pawar faction), Kanimozhi (DMK), Ravi Shankar Prasad (BJP), Baijayant Panda (BJP), Sanjay Kumar Jha (JDU), and Shrikant Eknath Shinde (Shiv Sena).
