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WorldLink Communications Limited has appointed six national cricket stars as its new brand ambassadors, celebrating 1m household connections. Rohit Kumar Poudel, Sompal Kami, Dipendra Singh Airee, Aasif Sheikh, Anil Kumar Sah, and Lalit Rajbanshi joined hands with WorldLink to represent the company’s mission of empowering Nepalis through digital connectivity and shared national pride, says the company. 

The agreement was signed by WorldLink Co-founder and Executive Director Manoj Agrawal and Chief Executive Officer Keshav Nepal, alongside the company’s marketing team. This is the first time in Nepal that a company has signed six brand ambassadors simultaneously, claims the company.

Speaking at the event, Manoj Agrawal said the six cricketers embody the spirit of dedication, perseverance, teamwork, and national pride—values that align closely with WorldLink’s vision. “They represent the dreams and aspirations of millions of Nepalis. We are proud to have them as part of the WorldLink family,” he said. CEO Keshav Nepal highlighted the company’s ongoing support for sports, mentioning initiatives like the ‘Beat The Speed’ campaign to discover Nepal’s fastest bowling talent. “This partnership is not just a brand association but a heartfelt commitment to the game that inspires millions of Nepalis,” he said. The players expressed their excitement about partnering with WorldLink, calling it a proud moment to be associated with WorldLink. 

Founded in 1995, WorldLink Communications Ltd is one of Nepal’s largest internet and network service providers.

Fourteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest centurion in men’s Twenty20 cricket as he guided Rajasthan Royals to an eight-wicket victory over the Gujarat Titans in an Indian Premier League match in Jaipur, Aljazeera reported.

Suryavanshi doled out severe punishment to Gujarat’s bowling attack on Monday, hitting 11 sixes and seven fours in his 101 off 38 balls, as the hosts chased down a 209-run target in 15.5 overs.

The left-hander reached his 100 in 35 balls to register the second-fastest century in IPL history, while combining with Yashasvi Jaiswal in a 166-run opening partnership, according to Aljazeera.

Five years after COVID-19 restrictions prevented Liverpool fans from celebrating at Anfield their team's first top flight title triumph in 30 years, Reds faithful wasted little time on Sunday getting the party started on another Premier League success, Reuters reported.

With Anfield filled to the brim, Liverpool equalled Manchester United's record of 20 English top-flight titles with their 5-1 thrashing of Tottenham Hotspur.

But it was after Alexis Mac Allister struck a blistering shot to put the Reds ahead for good in the 24th minute that the delirious crowd at the sun-drenched stadium erupted and they did not stop singing until well after the final whistle sounded.

"To win the Premier League here with the fans is special, it's an incredible feeling," said Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah. "This is way better than five years ago, without a shadow of a doubt. To do it again after five years is something special," according to Reuters.

Arsenal overturned a 2-1 first-leg deficit with a 4-1 away thrashing of French side Olympique Lyonnais on Sunday to win 5-3 on aggregate and book their spot in the women's Champions League final, where they will meet holders Barcelona, Reuters reported.

The Gunners were ruthless, punishing errors from the eight-time Champions League winners and turning them into goals to reach the final for the first time since they won the competition in 2007, the only English club to do so.

The game got off to a bad start for the home side when Lyon goalkeeper Christiane Endler was credited with an own goal after mis-judging a corner five minutes in, an attempted clearance hitting her on the back before bouncing into the net.

Lyon struggled with Arsenal's high press, coughing up the ball in dangerous positions on a number of occasions and the Gunners were able to double their advantage just before the break thanks to a stunning strike from the edge of the area from Mariona Caldentey, according to Reuters.