Cricket

Dinesh Karthik Expresses Admiration for AR Rahman, Aspires to Swap Lives for a WeekFormer Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik has recently retired from all forms of cricket, but his passion for the game and his creative spirit remain unyielding. In a recent episode of Cricbuzz's video series 'HeyCB,' Karthik revealed his admiration for legendary music composer and singer AR Rahman and expressed his desire to swap lives with him for a week.When asked by a fan who he would like to swap lives with for a week, Karthik promptly replied, "I would love to swap lives with AR Rahman." He went on to explain that he has been a huge fan of Rahman's music for years and has never had the opportunity to meet him.Karthik expressed his fascination with Rahman's creative process and his ability to consistently produce exceptional music for nearly three decades. "I would love to go into his brain and see what keeps him ticking," he said.However, Karthik acknowledged that it would be a challenge for him to spend sleepless nights creating new music compositions, as Rahman is known to do. "I have heard he works a lot through the night. That will be a challenge, but I still won't mind getting into his brain," he said with a smile.Karthik announced his retirement from cricket in June 2023 after a successful career that spanned 26 Tests, 94 ODIs, and 60 T20Is for India. He is now actively involved as a commentator and expert, sharing his insights on the game.

Ed Sheeran Serenades Rohit Sharma's Daughter, Discusses Retirement PlansRenowned singer Ed Sheeran recently graced the popular Indian show 'Breakfast with Champions' alongside Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma and host Gaurav Kapoor. The trio engaged in a lively conversation that covered everything from cricket banter to insights into the music industry.One of the highlights of the episode came when Sheeran sang his hit song 'Bad Habits' for Rohit and his wife Ritika's daughter, Samaira. Rohit couldn't help but smile and applaud happily after the performance. Sheeran then turned to Samaira and asked if she enjoyed the song, to which she bashfully responded.Beyond the musical interlude, Sheeran also broached the topic of Rohit's future plans. He inquired about the Indian captain's thoughts on retirement and the possibility of owning a team to foster talent.Rohit admitted that he hadn't given much thought to retirement but shared his timeline for continuing his cricket career competitively. "I am still playing well at this point in time, so I am thinking I am going to continue for a few more years. And then, I don't know," Rohit said.The conversation also touched upon Rohit's passion for music. The Indian captain revealed that he enjoys listening to a wide range of genres, including pop, rock, and classical. He also expressed his admiration for Sheeran's songwriting abilities.Sheeran, in turn, praised Rohit's achievements on the cricket field. He acknowledged the Indian captain's leadership skills and his ability to inspire his team.The episode concluded with Sheeran and Rohit exchanging gifts. Sheeran presented Rohit with a signed guitar, while Rohit gifted Sheeran a personalized Indian cricket jersey.