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The Lucknow Super Giants captain failed to make an impact, scoring just 2 runs off 5 balls in a match against Punjab Kings. Rishabh Pant has become the target of relentless trolling on social media after another underwhelming performance in IPL 2025. The Lucknow Super Giants captain failed to make an impact, scoring just 2 runs off…

The Mumbai Indians created history and shattered the record books after beating the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their first home game of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL). The victory marked MI’s 24th win over KKR in IPL history, which meant they extended their record for the most dominant head-to-head in the league’s history. The Mumbai…

Mumbai Indians crushed defending champions the Kolkata Knight Riders by eight wickets to finally post a win in the Indian Premier League on Monday. Five-time champion Mumbai lost its first two games and turned its fortunes around thanks to debutant Ashwani Kumar, a left-arm pacer. Kumar grabbed the best IPL bowling figures on debut — 4-24 —…

They were rivals in Guwahati on Sunday, but as the match ended, the packed Barsapara Stadium witnessed a legendary reunion as MS Dhoni checked on an injured Rahul Dravid after the latter made his way into the field on crutches. Rajasthan Royals won their first game in IPL 2025 on Sunday after beating Chennai Super Kings by…

Riyan Parag finally justified Rajasthan Royals’ decision to appoint him as stand-in captain for Sanju Samson, leading them to their first win of the ongoing IPL 2025 season. Parag, who is Assamese, skippered RR in his hometown Guwahati, as they sealed a thrilling six-run win vs Chennai Super Kings. The match was action-packed as RR set a…

Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe struck twice to help his side come from behind to claim a hard-fought 3-2 home win over relegation-threatened Leganes on Saturday to move the second-placed reigning champions level on points with leaders Barcelona. Real have 63 points from 29 matches along with Barca, who host Girona on Sunday. Third-placed Atletico Madrid dropped points…

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) suffered a 50-run defeat to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) game at home. Chasing a target of 197, CSK could only score 146-8 in 20 overs and suffered a massive defeat. CSK lost the top order early and needed a special effort from the middle order…

In a high-octane match between the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and the fiery Sunrisers Hyderabad, pacer Shardul Thakur wreaked havoc by removing opener Abhishek Sharma and the in-form Ishan Kishan in two successive balls to put SRH on the backfoot. In the very first bowl of the third over, Shardul Thakur removed Abhishek Sharma after the latter…

Novak Djokovic is two wins away from capturing a 100th career title after beating Sebastian Korda 6-3 7-6(4), and world number one Aryna Sabalenka cruised into her first Miami Open final with a 6-2 6-2 victory over Jasmine Paolini on Thursday. Djokovic let out a triumphant roar after sending down an ace on match point as his…

Five-time major champion Iga Swiatek was on the end of a monumental shock as Filipina teenager Alexandra Eala continued her dream run to reach the Miami Open semi-finals. Second seed Swiatek, playing with increased security in Miami after being verbally abused by an “aggressive and taunting” fan, was completely out of sorts as she lost 6-2 7-5…

Ahmedabad: Shreyas Iyer shone with an unbeaten 97 as Punjab Kings beat Gujarat Titans by 11 runs in their Indian Premier League match here on Tuesday. Chasing 244 to win, Gujarat Titans fought hard to make 232 for 5 but the target proved to be beyond their batters despite Sai Sudharsan making 74, Shubman Gill hitting a…

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) were stunned by Delhi Capitals (DC) in an unbelievable comeback in the fourth game of the IPL 2025. LSG were in a dominant position while batting first as they raced to 161-3 in the 14th over, however, they lost control of the innings and could only make 211-9 in 20 overs. LSG were…

Never before have this many supporters attended a women’s football club match in Germany. A record-breaking 57,000 fans watched visitors Bremen beat Hamburg to seal a ticket to the women’s German Cup final. “These are the games that make you start playing football as a child,” said Bremen captain Lina Hausicke. “I don’t know how many years’…

Ajinkya Rahane, who has transformed his T20 game, dazzled on his Kolkata Knight Riders captaincy debut with a 25-ball fifty, but it was Krunal’s 3/29 that ensured that the defending champions fell well short of the 200-mark, managing a below-par 174/8. Kohli and Phil Salt then scored half-centuries as they scored a win by 7 wickets. ‘Chase…

Lewis Hamilton has won his first race for Ferrari, securing Saturday’s Sprint victory from pole position following an early duel Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen at the Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix. Hamilton got a great start to take the lead into turn one, and managed the gap to Verstappen, until the Dutchman was passed for second…

During the meeting, representatives from all 10 IPL teams provided feedback and opinions on various aspects of the playing conditions A day before the start of the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) introduced modifications in the playing conditions for IPL 2025. There were four new…

England’s kabaddi captain Hardeep Singh believes his team can reach the final of the sport’s world cup and even compete with India, the red-hot favourites. Kabaddi, where seven-player teams earn points by crossing into their opponent’s territory to tag them and return safely, all the while chanting “kabaddi”, is the second most watched sport in India behind…

The BCCI’s decision to limit the presence of family on tours has created a ripple effect on Indian cricketers. When the news first broke after India’s disastrous tour of Australia, players were genuinely worried. Even captain Rohit Sharma, while announcing India’s squad for the Champions Trophy, accidentally spilled confidential information on the same when he said ‘…

Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil over the next eight days because of an injury to his adductor. The 37-year-old Messi was not included in the 25-man squad announced on Monday by coach Lionel Scaloni. Later Monday, Inter Miami said Messi — the reigning Major League Soccer MVP — underwent an…

Newcastle United made history after beating Liverpool in the EFL Cup final. The Magpies deserved the win, as they played the game with aplomb right from the start. Generations of Newcastle United fans have waited for silverware but that finally came to an end on Sunday when the Magpies beat Liverpool 2-1 in the Carabao Cup final…

Kohli will be brimming with confidence after two tournament-defining performances in India’s recent successful Champions Trophy 2025 campaign. Team India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batting star Virat Kohli was seen performing some hilarious dance moves during a practice session ahead of the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League, beginning on March 22. A video of…

After a slow start to his Real Madrid career, Kylian Mbappé has already surpassed one of the club greats. Mbappé scored twice in Madrid’s 2-1 comeback win over Villarreal on Saturday to take his tally to 31 goals in all competitions this season — one more than Brazil striker Ronaldo managed in his first campaign at the…

Kohli said he no longer aspires to achieve milestones, but he is playing cricket for the ‘pure joy’ of it. Bengaluru: Champion batter Virat Kohli on Saturday emphatically said he is not mulling retirement at the moment as he has been enjoying the game, and the “competitive streak” inside him is very much intact. Kohli displayed the…

The woman accused six people, including her brother, of a ₹5.7 crore investment scam that promised high returns but led to major financial losses for her. A 60-year-old Hyderabad businesswoman was allegedly duped of ₹2.8 crore by six people, including her brother, through a fake coffee powder company, with fraudsters falsely claiming West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle…

Indian athlete Vispy Kharadi set a Guinness World Record by holding Hercules pillars for over two minutes. Indian athlete Vispy Kharadi has etched his name in the Guinness World Records by achieving the longest Hercules pillar hold. The record-breaking feat took place in Surat, Gujarat, where Kharadi demonstrated his exceptional strength by holding the massive pillars for…

Harry Brook pulled out at the last minute from the IPL 2025, owing to commitments with the England National team. Hence, according to the new policy of the BCCI, the England batter has been banned from entering the auction for the next 2 years in the IPL, according to a report by The Indian Express. Delhi Capitals…

‘I say this with sadness that for two years we struggled in the streets… we were fighting to save the sport of wrestling. And now, two days ago, your party (BJP) has given the sport in his hands again,’ the Congress MLA from Julana said in the Haryana Assembly without naming Brij Bhushan. Wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat, who…

The grand ceremony occurred at the luxurious ITC Hotel, The Savoy, and was attended by close family, friends, and cricketing stars, making it a truly unforgettable event. Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant’s sister, Sakshi Pant married London-based businessman Ankit Chaudhary in a lavish wedding set against the scenic beauty of Mussoorie. The grand ceremony occurred at the luxurious…

Indian cricket team stars are likely to gather in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand to attend the wedding of wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant’s sister Sakshi Pant. The wedding ceremonies will take place at a secret location in Mussoorie on Tuesday and Wednesday. India skipper Rohit Sharma, star batter Virat Kohli and former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni are expected to attend…

India held its nerve and beat New Zealand in a game that went right down to the wire, winning the Champions Trophy for a record third time. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in congratulating Team India, calling it an “exceptional game, exceptional result”. “An exceptional game and an exceptional result! Proud of our cricket team…

The 2025 edition of the Champions Trophy will culminate with Team India facing New Zealand in the final on March 9, Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium. While there is zero rain prediction for the tournament-decider, it’s worth wondering whether there is a reserve day for the high-voltage encounter. Battle-hardened India, led by Rohit Sharma, start as…

The result of the Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand on Sunday could have far-reaching consequences for Indian cricket. At the center of these, according to a report from Times of India, is captain Rohit Sharma, whose future in leadership roles could be determined in the coming weeks. According to the report, the BCCI…

New Zealand cruised past South Africa in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final in Lahore by 50 runs, as the Proteas suffered their first defeat in the competition and were knocked out. David Miller was the sole shining light in the South Africa batting innings as he scored the fastest century in Champions Trophy history, but his herculean…

New Zealand booked their place in the final of the Champions Trophy against India after sparkling hundreds by Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson helped them earn a 50-run victory over South Africa in the second semi-final on Wednesday. Electing to bat, New Zealand racked up a tournament record 362-6 on the back of a 164-run stand between…

Virat Kohli anchored India’s innings with 84 runs off 98 balls, leading the team to a four-wicket victory over Australia on Tuesday, securing a spot in the Champions Trophy final. Kohli’s 74th ODI half-century contributed to India’s successful chase, reaching 267/6 in response to Australia’s total of 264 all out in the first semi-final. Pacer Mohammed Shami…

The 2026 World Cup final will stage a Super Bowl-style half-time show for the first time, with Coldplay helping to pick a “list of artists” to perform. The tournament, which will be co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico, concludes with the final on 19 July 2026 at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Though pre-match performances…

India reached the final of the Champions Trophy with a tense four-wicket victory over Australia in the first semi-final on Tuesday after Virat Kohli starred in yet another successful chase. The outcome means Dubai will host Sunday’s final in which India will meet the winner of the other semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand in Lahore…

With Team India winning the first semi-final of the Champions Trophy 2025 against Australia on Tuesday at the Dubai International Stadium, the final will also be hosted by the same venue despite the tournament being staged by Pakistan. As a result, fans have taken massive jibes at the PCB as the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore will not…

Team India will take on Australia in the first semi-final of the Champions Trophy in Dubai on Tuesday. However, experts have taken an exception to India staying in Dubai for the entire duration of the ICC showpiece, saying the move allowed them better chance to acclimatise to the conditions than other teams in the tournament. However, ahead…

Mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy vindicated his selection with a maiden five-wicket haul, which helped India beat New Zealand by 44 runs in a Group A clash between two sides that had already made the last four of the Champions Trophy. Even former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar was blown away by Varun’s bowling, but there was one other…

Team India skipper captain Rohit Sharma became the subject of a political controversy after Congress spokesperson Dr. Shama Mohamed called him “overweight” and “the most unimpressive captain India has ever had.” The former journalist and TV news anchor made comments after Rohit scored just 15 runs off 17 balls in India’s Champions Trophy match against New Zealand,…

Spinner Varun Chakravarthy did most of the damage as India beat New Zealand by 44 runs on Sunday to win Group A and set up a Champions Trophy semifinal match against Australia. Chakravarthy took 5-42 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, his first five-wicket haul in only his second one-day international. “The senior players helped me and, as…

Former Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq challenged the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), saying if the Indian cricket team is really that good, then the side should not hesitate to play 10 Tests, 10 ODIs, and 10 T20Is against Pakistan. He also added that if this happens, reality will come to the forefront regarding which…

Afghanistan managed to avoid defeat to Australia after the match at Lahore was washed out as 20 overs were not completed in the second innings. Australia has qualified for the semi-finals while Afghanistan’s destiny lies in the hands of England, who will face South Africa in Karachi on Saturday (March 1). Afghanistan were handed a lifeline in…

Hosts Pakistan’s campaign in the marquee tournament ended prematurely with big defeats to New Zealand (by 60 runs) and India (by six wickets). A senior Pakistan government official has said that he will request Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to take up the matter of the country’s cricket team’s disappointing performance in the Champions Trophy in Parliament and…

After a gender controversy at the Paris Olympics, boxing’s newest organization says an imminent policy will address “significant welfare concerns” in the sport. World Boxing, the body hoping to be in charge of the sport at the next Summer Olympics, has vowed to make boxer safety “absolutely paramount,” telling DW it will announce a policy on transgender…

The seesaw contest at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday night was eventually decided after Azmatullah Omarzai cleverly varied the length to outsmart a rampaging Joe Root, putting Afghanistan within touching distance of another epic win. Afghanistan’s fate was eventually confirmed in the penultimate ball of the match as England succumbed to an eight-run loss and…

Afghanistan eliminated ragged England from the Champions Trophy with a stunning eight-run victory on Wednesday. Opening batter Ibrahim Zadran smashed the tournament’s highest-ever individual score of 177 off 146 balls with 12 fours and six sixes and led Afghanistan to 325-7. England was bowled out for 317 with Joe Root’s 120 off 111 balls going in vain.…

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has been fined an undisclosed amount for grabbing one of New York City FC’s coaching staff on the neck after Saturday’s MLS opener, the league said. Video footage showed Messi approach the coach and grab the back of his neck, causing him to pull away from the eight-times Ballon d’Or winner after…

Former India cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu is convinced that Virat Kohli will still play for two-three years more after he scored a magnificent century against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy 2025 Group A match in Dubai on Sunday (February 23). Kohli roared back in form in the crucial clash and helped India easily chase down the 242-run…

India superstar Virat Kohli on Sunday created history as he became the quickest batter to score 14,000 runs in One-Day Internationals, surpassing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s previous record, during the Champions Trophy clash against Pakistan here. Kohli is now only the third batter in ODI cricket to have scored 14,000 runs, after the legendary Indian Sachin Tendulkar…

Liverpool took another step towards the Premier League title with a 2-0 win at Manchester City after talisman Mohamed Salah scored their first goal and set up Dominik Szoboszlai for the second as they went 11 points clear at the top on Sunday. Arne Slot’s side have 64 points from 27 matches ahead of second-placed Arsenal, who…

Australia began their campaign in the Champions Trophy with a historic win against England in an encounter for the ages at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on February 22 (Saturday). The Aussies were not given any chance before coming into the tournament after a number of their key players were injured or unavailable for the mega tournament.…

Former cricketer Atul Wassan took everyone by surprise by revealing that he wants Pakistan to win against India in the upcoming blockbuster clash in the Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday. In the clash of the heavyweights, Pakistan will fight to keep its title defence alive by facing bitter rival India. Pakistan found themselves in this position…

Ryan Rickelton scored his first ODI century, leading South Africa to a commanding total of 315-6 against Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy. The South African bowlers, led by Kagiso Rabada, restricted Afghanistan to 208 runs, securing a convincing 107-run victory in the Group B match. Ryan Rickelton achieved his first ODI century as South Africa defeated Afghanistan…

The last time India and Pakistan clashed in a major ICC 50-over contest was in 2023, at the highly anticipated World Cup league match in Ahmedabad. As a contest, it turned out to be a bit of an anti-climax – India, in dominant form, comfortably chased down a subpar Pakistan target, securing a resounding victory. And as…

Canada’s men’s hockey team defeated the USA 3-2 in overtime Thursday to capture the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off Championship as the NHL put on a show in the first edition of this midseason international tournament. The overtime period opened up with end-to-end action and both teams having chances to put the game away as tension filled Boston’s…

Players on both sides of this USA-Canada rivalry who will square off in the 4 Nations Face-off final Thursday have agreed on one thing. This is the biggest game of their lives. The ever-growing animosity between the two countries as sovereignties has given the rematch some political charge. The chaotic first nine seconds of their round-robin meeting,…

As the two team are going to clash, the cricket fans can expect a high-intensity match with plenty of exciting moments. The Women’s Premier League (WPL) is heating up, and the upcoming match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI) on February 21 is expected to be a thrilling encounter. The match, scheduled to start…

An all left-hander top-three of Bangladesh is set to prompt India head coach Gautam Gambhir to drop Ravindra Jadeja for Champions Trophy match vs Bangladesh. Washington Sundar is set to play in India’s Champions Trophy 2025 opener against Bangladesh in Dubai on Thursday as India are likely to drop either Ravindra Jadeja or Axar Patel. As per…

Skipper Meg Lanning struck 69 off 49 balls as Delhi Capitals produced a solid batting effort to beat UP Warriorz by seven wickets and register their second win in the Women’s Premier League here on Wednesday. Sent into bat, UP Warriorz rode on opener Kiran Navgire’s quick-fire half-century to post 166 for seven. But the total was…

Emma Raducanu has said she will “be okay” after being approached by a man displaying “fixated behaviour”. The British tennis star was later visibly upset during a game at the Dubai Tennis Championships after the man was among the crowds in the first few rows. On Instagram on Wednesday, she wrote: “Thank you for the messages of…

Three-times defending champion Iga Swiatek will face Latvia’s Jelena Ostapenko in the Qatar Open semi-finals on Friday after the Pole overcame Elena Rybakina 6-2 7-5. Russia’s Ekaterina Alexandrova, who defeated American sixth seed Jessica Pegula, will face another American Amanda Anisimova in the other semi-final. In a repeat of last year’s final, second seed Swiatek swept through…

Zero women cracked the list of the world’s 100 highest-paid athletes released on Wednesday by Sportico. U.S. tennis star Coco Gauff was the top-earning female athlete in 2024 with $30.4 million, but that was more than $7 million short of the minimum $37.5 million cutoff to make the top 100. Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo sits atop the…

Former India captain Kapil Dev has said that it doesn’t look good at all if players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma turn up once in 12 years to play domestic cricket and the system should be strong enough to make them play often. Kohli and Rohit played their first Ranji Trophy matches in 12 and nine…

India has made two changes to their squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy with star pacer Jasprit Bumrah set to miss the tournament. Harshit Rana has been named in the Indian team for the major tournament. Varun Chakravarthy has also been added to the squad in place of batter Yashasvi Jaiswal. The Board of Control for Cricket…

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly assigned a dedicated three-member team of the Centre of Excellence (CoE, previously, the National Cricket Academy) in Bengaluru to look after the recovery process of vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah ahead of the 2025 Champions Trophy. According to PTI, Bumrah has only recently completed his five-week offloading —…

Fuelled by a sparkling hundred by skipper Rohit Sharma, India defeated England by six wickets in the second ODI to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series here on Sunday. Rohit (119, 90b, 12×4, 7×6), who struck his 32nd hundred in ODIs, helped India mow down the target of 305. The hosts made 308 for…

Eagles fans erupt as team win the Super Bowl What a time to be a fan of the Philadephia Eagles after their team demolished the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl 59. The Chiefs needed a miracle throughout most of the game, as the Eagles smacked down their defence and dominated in both halves. The win…

During the tri-series match between Pakistan and New Zealand, all-rounder Rachin Ravindra suffered a head injury after being struck by the ball. The incident silenced the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore as medics rushed to help him. It happened in the 38th over of Pakistan’s innings when Khushdil Shah swept a delivery from Michael Bracewell. Ravindra, fielding at…

Vice-captain Shubman Gill orchestrated India’s chase with grace, while debutant Harshit Rana dazzled with the ball as the hosts registered a four-wicket win against England in the series opener here on n Thursday. Gill (87), Shreyas Iyer (59), and Axar Patel (52) rose to the occasion, guiding India to a commanding chase after Rana (3/53 from 7…

Medal winners from world and continental championships of mallakhamb, e-sports and even the much-criticised break-dancing have been made eligible for cash incentives by the sports ministry, which has decided to end such rewards for junior and sub-junior athletes in even Olympic disciplines. The ministry has come out with a list of 51 sports that will be eligible…

Virat Kohli may not have been part of the playing XI, but that did not stop him from celebrating India’s emphatic four-wicket victory over England in the first ODI at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. The 36-year-old batting maestro, ruled out due to a knee issue on his right leg, was seen beaming alongside Ravindra…

Form and fitness of seasoned stars is under the scanner as India enter the final phase of their Champions Trophy preparations with the three-match ODI series against England starting here on Thursday, aiming to find the right balance for some specific slots in the line-up. The likes of skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been under…

On Tuesday, former Team India coach Rahul Dravid was seen having a verbal altercation with an auto driver in Bengaluru. Generally known for his calm and composed demeanour, Dravid was seen in an animated discussion after his vehicle was rear-ended by a goods auto. Fortunately, no injuries or formal complaints were recorded. However, the video has since…

The Gaddafi Stadium is set to host at least four matches during the ICC Champions Trophy, and the recent renovations have brought it up to international standards. Lahore’s historic Gaddafi Stadium has undergone a major renovation, making it fully prepared to host matches for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. One of the most notable upgrades is the…

The 22-year-old Chouksey, who won a silver in 50m rifle 3 positions and a silver in 10m air rifle team event at the Hangzhou Asian Games in 2023, scored an exceptional 598, breaking the previous record of 594 set by Sift Kaur Samra in 2023. Dehradun: Asian Games bronze-winning shooter Ashi Chouksey of Madhya Pradesh broke the…

Wijk Aan Zee, The Netherlands: Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa beat Alexey Sarana of Serbia to register his third straight victory and take his tally to a commendable 8.5 points after the end of the 12th and penultimate round of Tata Steel Masters here on Saturday. On a day when D Gukesh looked poised to retain his sole…

Bindyarani, a Commonwealth Games silver medallist, overcame an initial setback in her first attempt at 83kg in the snatch category. Manipur’s star weightlifter S Bindyarani Devi set a national record in snatch en route to her gold medal-winning effort in the women’s 55kg category at the ongoing National Games here on Friday. Bindyarani, a Commonwealth Games silver…

Amid rising concerns over the readiness of Champions Trophy venues in the country, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has said that the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore would be handed over to the ICC on February 11, a little over a week before the start of the ODI showpiece. The PCB posted a video of the new-look…

World champion D Gukesh defeated Dutch Grandmaster Max Warmerdam to stay in sole lead on 7.5 points at the end of the 10th round of Tata Steel Chess tournament here. It was another eventful day for Gukesh who is now closing in on the 2800-rating barrier. The victory with black came easily when Warmerdam missed the line…

Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy continued his solid run of form in international cricket, breaking Kuldeep Yadav’s record for most wickets by an Indian spinner in a stretch of T20I matches. Chakravarthy has been a revelation for the T20I side since his return to the set-up last year, having last played for India in 2021 before that. During…

Harvinder Singh, a trailblazing para-archer, has been conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri award. Singh holds a unique place in history as the first Indian para archer to win a Paralympic gold medal. The 33-year-old defeated Poland’s Lukasz Ciszek in a commanding 6-0 victory during the final, etching his name into the record books. Harvinder made history…

Final: India Beat England in Cliffhanger Tilak Verma’s terrific batting display in a pressure situation helped Team India beat England by 2 wickets in a nail-biting match at Chepauk. The left-hander smashed an unbeaten 72 runs off 55 balls with Ravi Bishnoi remaining unbeaten on 9 runs. Chasing 166 runs for victory, Abhishek Sharma started with three…

The Buffalo Bills’ victory over the Kansas City Chiefs was the most-watched National Football League (NFL) regular season game since 2007 outside of Thanksgiving and Christmas Day fixtures. Confirmed: Average audience of 31.2 million viewers watched CBS’s broadcast of the Bills’ 30-21 win, making it the most-watched game of the 2024 NFL season so far Matchup is the fourth…

Opener Abhishek Sharma’s sensational power-hitting secured India’s comprehensive seven-wicket victory against England in the opening T20 International at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday. The left-hander clobbered eight sixes and five fours in his scintillating 79 off 34 balls as India chased down a modest 133-run target in 12.5 overs. The visitors’ skipper Jos Buttler struck 68 off…

Team India beat England by 7 wickets to take 1-0 lead in the five-match T20I series. Abhishek Sharma top scored with 79 runs. The Men in Blue chased down the target of 132 runs with 43 balls to spare. Openers Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma provided brisk start putting on 41 runs for the opening stand. Samson…

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has finally broken its long silence over Indian cricket team’s jersey for the Champions Trophy 2025, after reports claimed that the side won’t use the logo of ‘Pakistan’ – the designated hosts – on its jersey. Generally, the norm is that the official logo of any ICC event…

It wasn’t an easy game for D Gukesh, but the reigning world chess champion came out on top in a nerve-wracking 72-move battle against Vincent Keymer on Wednesday. It also turned out to be the longest game of Round 5 in the Masters section of the ongoing Tata Steel Chess tournament in Wijk aan Zee, on Wednesday.…

Coldplay Mumbai concert has been making it to the headlines for multiple reasons. Many Bollywood celebs attended it, and Chris Martin’s video of him giving him a shoutot to Shah Rukh Khan has gone viral on social media. Now, Indian cricketer, Jasprit Bumrah has shared a video on Instagram in which Chris has mentioned him. In the…

Former India cricketer Sourav Ganguly lavished praise on Virat Kohli despite his nightmare run of form in Test cricket over the last few months and labelled him a once-in-a-lifetime cricketer. Ganguly compared the Indian cricketer superstar to Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami. The ex-Indian captain delivered the ultimate praise on the 36-year-old and labelled him as the…

Kolkata: The implementation of the 10-point policy guidelines for the Indian cricket team has begun with the BCCI communicating to the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) that no separate vehicle should be arranged for any player as all are required to travel by the team bus. The Indian team is in Kolkata for the T20I series-opener against…

Ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has tied the knot with Himani Mor. The two-time Olympic medalist shared the happy news on Instagram with a heartfelt post. Neeraj, known for keeping his personal life private, surprised fans with this announcement. In his post, he said, जीवन के नए अध्याय की शुरुआत अपने परिवार के साथ की। (Starting a…

In the men’s final, India dominated all four turns. They started strong, taking a 26-0 lead in the first turn and keeping Nepal under control while defending. By the halfway mark, India led 26-18. India won the inagural Kho-Kho World Cup in style, with both the men’s and women’s teams defeating Nepal in their respective finals. The…

In a moment of unparalleled pride, India claimed the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup titles in both the men’s and women’s categories at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi. The women’s team triumphed over Nepal with a commanding 78-40 victory, showcasing their agility and teamwork. Meanwhile, the men’s team made history by defeating Nepal 54-36 in…