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Sportskeeda partners with Lifebuoy to host Rajasthan Royals’ Shane Warne and Sanju Samson on SKLive.
In an exclusive interview sponsored by Lifebuoy, the world’s number one germ protection soap brand*, Sportskeeda's interactive chat show SKLive got an opportunity to chat with the Rajasthan Royals’ brand ambassador and mentor Shane Warne and their rising star Sanju Samson.
SKLive is Sportkeeda’s live interactive chat show hosted by Indranil Basu, one of India’s most prolific sports journalists, and has featured some of the biggest names in the sporting world like Leander Paes, Sania Mirza, Baichung Bhutia, Javagal Srinath, Mohd Azharuddin, Vishwanathan Anand, Bajrang Punia, and R Ashwin.
Lifebuoy, a Unilever brand, has a commitment to help improve the handwashing habits of communities all over the world and has already reached more than one billion people. Similar to recent partnerships with the West Indies and Pakistan Cricket teams, the brand will capture content with members of the Rajasthan Royals squad to help keep everyone safe and help reduce the spread of germs.
In this exclusive interview, Indranil probes the duo from Rajasthan Royals about their respective roles in the team, how the presence of Shane as a mentor and the experience he brings to the table helps the young roster, including Sanju, who has been an absolute pillar for the Rajasthan Royals batting lineup this season, what their outlook for the remainder of the tournament is and how they have a well-rounded team that is capable of being a true title contender this season.
Shane and Sanju also touch upon their life in the IPL bubble in Dubai, how important it is for the athletes to maintain a strict hygiene regimen under the present adverse circumstances to continue performing at a high level and how Lifebuoy has been an integral part of their regimen in safeguarding against the threat of COVID-19.
Kartik Chandrasekhar, Global Vice President of Lifebuoy said: “Lifebuoy has always been a brand that has looked to support people to have better personal health. We are very excited to be partnering with Rajasthan Royals, a team of immense international talent from key markets for Lifebuoy, including Sanju Samson from India and Ben Stokes from the UK. Sport is an integral part of life, and we are pleased to partner with some of its most impressive athletes to spread awareness throughout the world about better hand hygiene.”
Ajay Pratap Singh, Head – Marketing and Partnerships, Sportskeeda said: It was an absolute honor to host one of the world’s best bowlers Shane Warne and rising sensation Sanju Samson on SKLive and support Lifebuoy in their endeavor to spread awareness among communities in such times.
About Sportskeeda:
Founded in 2009, Sportskeeda is the place for hardcore sports fans, a home for exclusive content, live scores, videos, and in-depth articles produced by experienced sports journalists. Serving 150Mn+ annual and 50Mn+ monthly users, with a major focus being on Cricket, ESports, Wrestling (USA), and Football. Sportskeeda’s content is contributed by a global community of journalists, publishing 200+ articles and videos every day.
About Lifebuoy*:
As the world’s leading health soap, Lifebuoy aims to make a difference by creating accessible hygiene products (soap) and promoting healthy hygiene habits. Lifebuoy runs one of the world's largest handwashing behaviour change programmes in the world having reached + 1 billion people through behaviour change communication till date. Handwashing with soap saves lives. Lifebuoy’s Help A Child Reach 5 campaign aims to eradicate preventable deaths from diseases and illnesses like diarrhoea, by teaching lifesaving handwashing habits.
*Unilever calculation based on Nielsen volume sales information for the total markets (Latest 12 months). Details available on request.
* For more information, please visit www.lifebuoy.com
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
