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Controversy in Indian boxing: Boxer Lovlina alleges, 'I was insulted'

Indian female boxer Lovlina Borgohain has made serious allegations against a senior official of the Boxing Federation, accusing him of disrespectful and biased behavior. She claimed that she was deliberately targeted and not treated with the respect she deserves. Lovlina has filed a complaint regarding the entire inci...

India Climbs WTC Table After Nail‑Biting Win Over England

India's narrow 6‑run victory over England in the fifth Test has added a valuable haul of points to their World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 campaign. The triumph not only thrilled fans but also showcased the team’s resilience under pressure. While Australia remains at the top with a flawless 3‑0 rec...

England’s lower order to deliver series win

Joe Root’s belief in his team’s resilience shone through as he insisted England’s lower‑order would deliver under pressure in the final Test against India. With just 35 runs needed on day five of the match at The Oval, Root spoke with quiet conviction that the tail‑end batters possessed the grit t...

Ashwin: Bumrah's Absence is "Strategic Masterstroke," Not a Setback

India’s ace spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has offered his take on Jasprit Bumrah missing the 5th Test vs England, and his perspective is refreshingly different from the narrative floating around. While fans expressed disappointment over Bumrah’s absence in the decisive match, Ashwin has reframed the mome...

Chris Woakes Ruled Out of Final India Test with Shoulder Injury; England Face Fresh Blow

England suffered a major setback on Friday, August 1, 2025, after pacer Chris Woakes was ruled out of the ongoing fifth and final Test against India due to a suspected dislocated shoulder. The injury occurred late on Day 1 when Woakes landed awkwardly on his left shoulder while trying to save a boundary hit by Karun Na...

Controversy over India-Pakistan match in Asia Cup, politics heated up due to statements of Yogi ministers

UP Minister and Nishad Party President Sanjay Nishad recently stated that the India-Pakistan match in Asia Cup 2025 should be held, saying, “Our players want to play it too.” This statement has sparked significant controversy in both political and social spheres. India and Pakistan have bee...

There is an atmosphere of excitement in Indian cricket due to the return of Bumrah-Gill

There is widespread discussion on social media about Bumrah's potential return to bowling in the Old Trafford Test, while questions are being raised about Gill’s captaincy. Amid growing challenges for India’s Test team on the England tour, excitement is building online over the possible comeback of fast bo...

Tim Seifert shines as New Zealand beat South Africa by seven wickets

In the fifth T20 match of the Zimbabwe triangular series, New Zealand won a stunning victory by defeating South Africa by seven wickets at the Harare Sports Club. Wicketkeeper Tim Seifert, who was the hero of this victory, touched the target firmly and turned the match completely in favour of New Zealand. Chasing ...

India Faces Tough Test Against England at Old Trafford Amid Injury Woes

India, plagued by injuries, may need to alter its preferred team combination as it prepares to face a revitalised England in the fourth Test at Old Trafford, starting Wednesday, July 23, 2025. India trails 2-1 in the five-match series and is aiming to break its winless streak at this historic Manchester venue, where th...

Indian prodigy Divya Deshmukh shines in FIDE Women’s World Cup

Batumi, Georgia The FIDE Women’s World Cup is heating up, and India is riding high, with the talented Divya Deshmukh and veteran Koneru Humpy delivering standout performances. Nineteen-year-old Divya stunned the chess world by defeating Grandmaster Harika Dronavalli 2–0 in an intense rapid tiebreak, pushin...

India vs Pakistan WCL Match Cancelled Amid Tensions; Brett Lee Responds

Former Australian pacer Brett Lee has offered his thoughts on the recently cancelled India-Pakistan clash in the ongoing World Championships of Legends (WCL). The much-anticipated match, scheduled to take place at Edgbaston in Birmingham, was officially scrapped after WCL released a statement confirming the development...

Mohammed Shami’s Heartfelt Birthday Wish for Daughter Amid Legal Strain

Mohammed Shami, India's pace spearhead, is known for delivering under pressure on the field. But off the pitch, he's grappling with challenges far more personal. On his daughter’s birthday, Shami posted an emotional message that touched many hearts. The photo shared on social media was not just a celebration it w...

Rahane's gentle knock a humble appeal of a veteran before Manchester Test

As India prepares for a high-stakes Test match at Manchester, veteran cricketer Ajinkya Rahane has made a quiet but heartfelt appeal knocking on the doors of head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill. His message? A request to re-evaluate India’s playing XI. Rahane, who hasn’t been in the squad re...

Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal created history with a record -breaking ODI beginning

Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal's zealous opening pair emerged as record-holder in women's ODI cricket, who scored more than 1,000 runs in just 12 innings-which is the fastest and unmatched achievement ever globally. Their partnership began in style during the recent series against England Women. Not only did they e...

Vaibhav Suryavanshi: Teen Cricket Prodigy Captures Hearts, But Raises Concerns Over Early Fame

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the 14-year-old cricket prodigy, is fast becoming a sensation both in India and abroad. Currently on tour with the India Under-19 team in England, the youngster has impressed everyone with his stellar performances. His recent scores in the Youth ODI series — 48, 45, 86, 143, and 33 — ha...

Sunil Chhetri Voices Concern Over Indian Super League Suspension Amid MRA Uncertainty

Former Indian football captain and star striker Sunil Chhetri expressed deep concern on Wednesday (July 16, 2025) over the ongoing "uncertainty" surrounding Indian football, particularly with the indefinite suspension of the top-tier Indian Super League (ISL). Chhetri, who plays for Bengaluru FC, said that he has been ...

Akshay Kumar Called “Panauti” at Lord’s After India’s Defeat, Sparks Social Media Frenzy

Cricket fever meets Bollywood glam: Akshay Kumar and wife Twinkle Khanna were spotted atop the VIP stands at Lord’s on Day 5 of the India–England Test, enjoying the match alongside former coach Ravi Shastri. But when India fell short by 22 runs, fans wasted no time in jest to blame Bollywood’s &ldqu...

India Sends Akash Deep as Nightwatchman After Gill's Dismissal; Ashwin Explains Pant's Reluctance to Bat Late

When India lost their skipper Shubman Gill at around 10:40 PM IST last night—just 20 minutes before stumps—it marked a key turning point. At 42/3 in pursuit of 193, England were suddenly back in the contest. Having been repeatedly troubled by India’s top-order through the series, Ben Stokes’ sid...

Sunil Gavaskar Tears into British Media Over Lord’s Ball‑Change Row

On Day 2 of the third Test at Lord’s, India skipper Shubman Gill and fast bowler Mohammed Siraj confronted the umpires after the Dukes ball failed the hoop test multiple times within just ten overs. Gill was visibly exasperated, even seizing the ball, while Siraj voiced his frustration loudly. At that mome...

Bumrah’s Fiery Spell Rocks England as India Seize Control on Day 2 at Lord’s

India got the perfect start to Day 2 of the 3rd Test against England at Lord’s, thanks to Jasprit Bumrah. Making his return after missing the Edgbaston Test, Bumrah struck early on Friday, removing overnight batters Ben Stokes and Joe Root in quick succession to shift the momentum back in India’s favour. He...

Jadeja Confronts KL Rahul After Close-Call Fault

During the new match, a moment like Déjà Vu was seen on the field, when KL Rahul survived making a similar expensive mistake as he had earlier in Edgbaston. However, this time Ravindra Jadeja was not in the mood to remain silent. The veteran all-rounder immediately faced KL Rahul, as the repeated lapse in...

India Clinches Historic First Women’s T20 Series Win Against England

India secured a historic victory on Wednesday (July 9, 2025), clinching their first-ever bilateral Women’s T20I series win over England with a commanding six-wicket win in the fourth match of the five-game series. The triumph gave India an unassailable 3–1 lead, with the final match set for Saturday (July 1...

Sachin Tendulkar’s Portrait Unveiled at Lord’s MCC Museum in Honour of His Cricket Legacy

A new portrait of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar was unveiled at the MCC Museum at Lord’s on Thursday, July 10, 2025, ahead of the third Test match between India and England in London. The artwork, created by renowned artist Stuart Pearson Wright, is based on a photograph he took of Tendulkar at his home 18 year...

Shubman Gill’s Lord’s Issue: Pick Kuldeep Yadav’s Spin or Deepen India’s Batting Lineup for the 3rd Test?

India's management decided against Kuldeep, prioritizing batting depth after a disappointing lower-order collapse in the previous Test. Gill explained: “we were tempted to play Kuldeep, but our lower order didn’t do well, so we opted for more batting”. Kuldeep’s case is compelling he’s ta...

Shubman Gill Breaks into ICC Test Top 10 After Historic Knock; Brook Reclaims No.1 Spot

India captain Shubman Gill has broken into the top 10 of the ICC Men’s Test Batting Rankings for the first time, following a sensational performance in Birmingham. Gill, who scored 269 and 161 in the second Test against England, became only the second player in Test history to register scores over 150 in both inn...

Vishy Anand Grades Gukesh's Norway Chess Game, Says B Was Deserved but D Was Harsh

Every trick is evaluated in the chess world, but many times players are also done. Recently, Indian chess veteran Vishwanathan Anand gave his opinion on the performance of Kishore Grandmaster D. Gukesh in the prestigious Norway Chess tournament. Gukesh, who has emerged rapidly in the international chess circuit, came u...

Arjun Erigaisi, Gukesh Top Seeds for FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 in Uzbekistan

Indian chess players Arjun Erigaisi and D Gukesh, the reigning world champion, have been seeded first and second respectively for the fourth FIDE Grand Swiss tournament, set to take place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from September 3 to 16, 2025. The event offers increased prize money and serves as a qualifier for the 202...

AIFF Welcomes Policy Shift Allowing Diaspora Players, Eyes Boost for Indian Football Team

AIFF Welcomes Policy Shift Allowing Diaspora Players, Eyes Boost for Indian Football Team AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey has welcomed the Indian government's new stance under the Khelo Bharat Niti (National Sports Policy), which supports the inclusion of players of Indian origin living abroad in the national football t...

Gukesh Stuns Carlsen Again, This Time in Rapid Format at SuperUnited Blitz 2025

On Thursday night, Magnus Carlsen faced another challenge against the young world champion Gukesh. The Norwegian world number one suffered his second consecutive defeat to the Indian prodigy, this time in a rapid game at the SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz tournament held in Zagreb, Croatia, in 2025. Playing with the whit...

DRS Scene at Edgbaston: Jaiswal’s Late Call Sparks Heated Moment with Ben Stokes

It was a tense day at Edgbaston during the India-England Test match when what should have been a routine review turned into full-blown DRS drama. Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was given out LBW, waited until the very last moment to signal for a review. Some even believed he crossed the 15-second limit. The DRS d...

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