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The past week has been nothing short of a roller coaster for Indian cricket fans, as their team faced a crushing blow by losing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after a decade-long dominance. Adding fuel to the fire, controversies surrounding “Mr Fix It” and harsh remarks aimed at Gautam Gambhir have left fans reeling. Amidst this turmoil, the focus has now shifted to the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. Here’s a look at the top 5 headlines that dominated the cricket world last week.

Wankhede Stadium, an iconic cricket venue, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with grand festivities from January 12 - 19. Highlights include a cricket match, a tribute to groundsmen, and a star-studded event featuring Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma, and other legends. The celebrations will unveil a coffee table book, postal stamp, and a laser show, marking the legendary journey since 1974.

Manoj Tiwary criticized Gautam Gambhir for not being able to drop Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli from the team playing XI. He highlighted that Rohit made the personal decision not to play in the Sydney Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Tiwary also questioned the selection of Tanush Kotian over Jalaj Saxena, a proven first-class performer, and raised concerns about the team's success in ICC tournaments.

Former cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin reignited India’s language debate, stating Hindi is an official, not a national, language at a Chennai event. Per the 2011 Census, 43.63% of Indians consider Hindi their mother tongue. Ashwin remarks follow ongoing concerns, particularly in South India, about the alleged imposition of Hindi, sparking controversies over linguistic inclusivity and constitutional rights.