Dewald Brevis joins CSK as Gurjapneet Singh’s replacement ahead of IPL 2025.
DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (19 APRIL 2025)
CSK SIGNS DEWALD BREVIS TO REPLACE INJURED GURJAPNEET SINGH IN IPL 2025
Issue: Dewald Brevis Signed by CSK as Injury Replacement for Gurjapneet Singh
Chennai Super Kings have signed South African star Dewald Brevis as a replacement for injured seamer Gurjapneet Singh in IPL 2025. Brevis, a powerful hitter, joins for INR 2.2 crore. With IPL and global T20 experience, Brevis is expected to strengthen CSK’s struggling middle-order this season.
Legal Provision
- Governed by BCCI Player Regulations for IPL
- Player Replacement Clause allows franchise to sign a replacement if an original player is ruled out due to injury
- Approval by IPL Governing Council is mandatory
- Replacement cost must not exceed original player’s price
- Medical certificate required to confirm injury
Source: IPL20
ANAYA BANGAR REVEALS SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND TOXIC CULTURE IN CRICKET ECOSYSTEM
Case Name: Anaya Bangar vs Unnamed Cricketers
Anaya Bangar, transgender cricketer and daughter of ex-India player Sanjay Bangar, revealed she was harassed and abused by well-known cricketers. She alleged receiving nude photos and verbal abuse, exposing the toxic masculinity within cricket. Anaya called for inclusive regulations to protect trans athletes and promote gender-respecting environments in sports.
Legal Provision
- IPC Section 354A – Sexual harassment
- IT Act Section 67 – Sending obscene material electronically
- POSH Act, 2013 – Protection against workplace harassment
- Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019
- ICC and BCCI guidelines lack specific transgender protection clauses
- Need for anti-discrimination sports policy for inclusivity
Source: LallanTop Anaya Bangar
DELHI TEEN MURDER CASE: “LADY DON” ZIQRA ACCUSED AMID POLITICAL STORM
Issue: Seelampur Teen Murder Case
A 17-year-old boy, Kunal Kumar, was stabbed to death in Delhi’s Seelampur. Locals allege the involvement of self-styled “lady don” Ziqra and her gang. Ziqra, who flaunts weapons online, was recently released from jail. The incident has triggered public outrage and a political face-off between AAP and BJP.
Legal Provision
- IPC Section 302 – Punishment for murder
- IPC Section 120B – Criminal conspiracy
- Arms Act, 1959 – Illegal possession and display of firearms
- Juvenile Justice Act – If minors are involved in gang activities
- Information Technology Act – Circulation of violent content on social media
Source: Twitter
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