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Published: Jun 21, 2025, 03:23 PM

Neeraj Chopra Wins Paris Diamond League, Ends Two-Year Title Drought

India’s Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra secured his first Diamond League title in two years with a winning throw of 88.16m at the Paris leg of the event. The 27-year-old javelin star sealed victory in his very first attempt late Friday night, finishing ahead of Germany’s Julian Weber and Brazil’s Luiz ...

Published: Jun 19, 2025, 04:42 PM

AIFF Drops Indian Super League from 2025–26 Calendar, Uncertainty Clouds League's Future

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has officially omitted the Indian Super League (ISL) from its 2025–26 competition calendar, triggering major concerns about the future of India’s premier football league. The ISL, launched in 2014, has been the top-tier tournament in Indian football, but its absence ...

Published: Jun 14, 2025, 06:19 PM

South Africa Lift First WTC Title, Break 27-Year ICC Trophy Drought

South Africa scripted a historic victory at Lord’s on Sunday, defeating Australia in the World Test Championship Final to win their first ICC title in 27 years. Chasing a testing target of 282, the Proteas pulled off one of the most memorable wins in their cricketing history. Aiden Markram stood tall with a bri...

Published: Jun 13, 2025, 05:31 PM

Gautam Gambhir Returns Home Amid Mother’s Illness, Expected Back Before 1st Test

India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir has temporarily left India’s tour of England after his mother, Seema Gambhir, reportedly suffered a heart attack and was admitted to the ICU. The incident occurred just before India’s intra-squad match in Kent, a key preparatory game ahead of the five-match Test ser...

Published: Jun 11, 2025, 04:37 PM

South Africa Eyes ICC Glory After 27 Years in WTC Final Clash with Australia

South Africa is on the brink of making cricketing history, as it gears up to face Australia in the final of the ICC World Test Championship (2023-25 cycle). The Proteas have not won an ICC trophy since 1998, and this high-stakes showdown offers a chance to end their decades-long title drought. The final, expected to be...

Published: Jun 09, 2025, 02:47 PM IST, Updated: Nov 01, 2025, 05:04 AM IST

MP Priya Saroj and Cricketer Rinku Singh Get Engaged in Star-Studded Ceremony

In a memorable event that brought together the worlds of politics and cricket, Samajwadi Party Member of Parliament Priya Saroj and Indian cricketer Rinku Singh got engaged on June 8, 2025. The engagement ceremony took place at ‘The Centrum’ hotel in Lucknow and was attended by several prominent personaliti...

Published: Jun 06, 2025, 03:53 PM

Gautam Gambhir Hints at Playing XI, Karun Nair in Contention for IND vs ENG Test Series

With the highly anticipated five-match Test series between India and England set to begin on June 20 at Headingley, Leeds, Indian cricket fans are eager to learn about the playing XI. Ahead of the series, Indian captain Shubman Gill and head coach Gautam Gambhir held a press conference at the BCCI headquarters. Gambhir...

Published: Jun 04, 2025, 06:33 PM

7 Dead in Stampede During RCB Victory Celebrations at Chinnaswamy Stadium

A stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) IPL victory celebrations turned tragic on Wednesday as at least seven people lost their lives and several others were injured outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The incident occurred when thousands of fans gathered for a felicitation event organized by the Karnataka...

Published: Jun 04, 2025, 04:43 PM

Rishi Sunak Applauds India’s Global Hit, at IPL 2025 Final in Ahmedabad

Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak praised India’s growing global impact while attending the IPL 2025 final in Ahmedabad. He and his wife, Akshata Murty, were seen cheering for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) from the stands at the Narendra Modi Stadium. RCB was facing Punjab Kings in what was an exciting end...

Published: Jun 04, 2025, 12:21 PM

RCB Create History: Secure First IPL Title After 18 Years in Thrilling Final Against PBKS

After 18 long years of wait, heartbreaks and near misses, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) eventually created history by winning their very first ever IPL title. In an exciting and emotional final, RCB conquered Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 6 runs to become champions. The match was full of twists and stiff moments, but in t...

Published: Jun 03, 2025, 05:13 PM

Low Buzz in Ahmedabad Ahead of IPL Final as Folks Miss Familiar Faces

As the IPL 2025 final approaches at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the encouragement that generally surrounds such a huge occasion appears to be missing. Fans arriving outside the venue were surprised to see giant posters of Shreyas Iyer and Rajat Patidar instead of familiar faces like Virat Kohli. One puzzled...

Published: Jun 03, 2025, 01:19 PM

Kane Williamson Declines Central Contract Again, to Miss Zimbabwe Tests

Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has once again declined a central contract with New Zealand Cricket (NZC) and is expected to miss the Black Caps’ two-Test series in Zimbabwe next month. Williamson had similarly turned down a central contract last year to allow himself the flexibility to play in Twenty2...

Published: Jun 02, 2025, 04:29 PM

Harbhajan Singh Criticizes Malinga and Jayawardene for Over-Coaching During Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2025 Qualifier Loss

Lasith Malinga and Mahela Jayawardene faced criticism for their excessive involvement from the dugout during the IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. In a thrilling high-scoring contest, Punjab Kings chased down Mumbai Indians' total of 203 w...

Published: Jun 02, 2025, 03:30 PM

Gukesh Stuns Carlsen in Dramatic Norway, Upset about Chess

A foremost surprising moment in chess history, 19-year-old World Champion D Gukesh defeated Magnus Carlsen at the Norway Chess 2025 tournament, enrolled his first ever win over the Norwegian icon. The sixth-round clash turned into engaging 62-move battle, where Gukesh, against all odds, clawed his way back from a clear...

Published: Jun 02, 2025, 03:21 PM

The England Lions command with three hundreds, but Mukesh Kumar's outburst gives India A hope.

It was a long and challenging day for India A as the England Lions piled on a massive 527/7, riding on superb centuries from Tom Haines (171), Max Holden (101), and Dan Mousley (113). The Indian bowlers were made to work hard, with very little to show for their efforts, except a spirited spell from Mukesh Kumar that br...

Published: May 30, 2025, 05:00 PM

14-Year-Old IPL Sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi Meets PM Modi at Patna Airport

Rajasthan Royals' teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Patna Airport on Friday. PM Modi shared photos from the encounter on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, writing, “At Patna airport, met the young cricketing sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his family. His...

Published: May 30, 2025, 02:52 PM

Former New Zealand Coach David Trist Passes Away at 77; Guided Team to First Global Title

David Trist, former head coach of the New Zealand national cricket team, passed away at the age of 77, leaving behind a legacy that shaped Kiwi cricket history. Trist famously coached New Zealand to their first-ever global title at the ICC KnockOut Trophy (now known as Champions Trophy) in 2000, where they defeated Ind...

Published: May 29, 2025, 05:21 PM

Cheteshwar Pujara Responds to Exclusion from England Tour, Says He's Ready if Called

With Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin having retired, and Mohammed Shami left out due to fitness concerns, India’s current Test squad touring England—led by Shubman Gill—is among the least experienced in recent history. The absence of seasoned batters like Kohli and Rohit has signifi...

Published: May 29, 2025, 04:26 PM

Ravindra Jadeja Expresses Interest in Test Captaincy, Reflects on Learnings from Dhoni

Veteran Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has expressed his desire to captain India in Test cricket, drawing on leadership insights gained from playing under a range of iconic captains throughout his career. Speaking to teammate Ravichandran Ashwin on his YouTube channel, the 36-year-old said, “Yes, definit...

Published: May 29, 2025, 02:21 PM

AB de Villiers Fumes at "Lazy" Criticism of RCB Bowlers After Thrilling IPL 2025 Victory

India's Bengaluru Former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) star AB de Villiers has fiercely defended the team's bowlers after a thrilling victory over the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the IPL 2025. He has taken goal at what he describes it’s "unfair and lazy" criticism, even though RCB was able to chase down a c...

Published: May 27, 2025, 12:40 PM

Van Rams Into Liverpool Title Parade Crowd, Injuring Over 45

A 53-year-old British man drove a minivan into a crowd of Liverpool football fans celebrating the city's Premier League title on Monday (May 26, 2025), injuring more than 45 people and turning a day of joy into chaos and panic. Authorities said the man, who was arrested at the scene, is believed to have acted alone. T...

Published: May 27, 2025, 12:23 PM IST, Updated: Nov 01, 2025, 06:04 AM IST

Priyank Panchal Retires from All Forms of Cricket After Illustrious 17-Year Career

Gujarat’s former captain Priyank Panchal, who also captained India A and was part of the senior national squad, has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, the Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) confirmed on Monday, May 26, 2025. The 35-year-old right-handed opener had an impressive domestic career, p...

Published: May 26, 2025, 05:22 PM

Daniel Vettori Backs Nitish Kumar Reddy Despite Middling IPL 2025 Season, Cites Injury as Factor

Daniel Vettori commented on Nitish Kumar Reddy’s somewhat underwhelming IPL 2025 season, especially considering his key role in SRH’s lineup during IPL 2024. The SRH head coach acknowledged that batting at positions four or five can be challenging for young players, as maintaining a good scoring rate from t...

Published: May 26, 2025, 02:24 PM

Sunrisers Hyderabad Score Third-Highest IPL Total with Heinrich Klaasen’s Rapid Century

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) once again showcased their explosive batting prowess in the Indian Premier League 2024 by posting a massive 278-run total—the third-highest in IPL history—against Kolkata Knight Riders in Delhi on Sunday, May 25, 2025. The standout performance came from Heinrich Klaasen, who scored...

Published: May 22, 2025, 02:24 PM

Mumbai Indians Secure IPL 2025 Playoff Spot with Dominant Win Over Delhi Capitals

Suryakumar Yadav and Naman Dhir smashed 48 runs off the final 12 balls, while Mitchell Santner dismantled Delhi Capitals’ middle order to help Mumbai Indians secure a playoff spot in IPL 2025. DC bowlers had kept things tight for 18 overs, but Suryakumar and Dhir’s explosive late innings turned the game dec...

Published: May 21, 2025, 04:32 PM

England vs Zimbabwe: Four-Day Test at Trent Bridge Marks Zimbabwe’s Return to Top-Level Cricket

For England, this upcoming match is mostly a warm-up before tougher challenges, while for Zimbabwe, it carries great significance. Starting Thursday at Trent Bridge in Nottingham, England and Zimbabwe will face off in a rare four-day Test match, marking their first encounter at the international level in 18 years sinc...

Published: May 20, 2025, 05:14 PM

IPL 2025: Digvesh Rathi and Abhishek Sharma Clash Overshadows Lucknow Super Giants’ Fourth Consecutive Loss

Lucknow Super Giants suffered their fourth straight defeat in IPL 2025, officially ending their playoff hopes, but the match was overshadowed by a heated incident between spinner Digvesh Rathi and Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Abhishek Sharma. The clash began when Rathi dismissed Abhishek and celebrated by pulling out a n...

Published: May 20, 2025, 05:13 PM

Rishabh Pant Reflects on LSG’s IPL Exit Amid Bowling Woes; Abhishek Sharma Credits Clear Strategy for SRH Victory

Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant on Monday acknowledged the challenges his team faced in coping with the absence of key bowlers, which contributed to their exit from the IPL playoffs race. LSG’s six-wicket defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad dashed their hopes of finishing in the top four, with the bowling uni...

Published: May 19, 2025, 03:38 PM

Shreyas Iyer Becomes First IPL Captain to Lead Three Teams to Playoffs, Guides Punjab Kings to Historic 2025 Spot

Shreyas Iyer set a new record on Sunday by becoming the first captain in IPL history to lead three different franchises to playoff qualification, as Punjab Kings secured their spot in the 2025 IPL playoffs for the first time in 11 years. After missing the 2023 season due to a back injury, Iyer made a remarkable comebac...

Published: May 17, 2025, 05:24 PM

Rahul Dravid Hails Rohit Sharma as Wankhede Stand Named in His Honour

Former India head coach Rahul Dravid praised former Test captain Rohit Sharma after the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) honoured him by naming a stand at Wankhede Stadium after him. Calling it a fitting tribute, Dravid said it reflects Rohit's outstanding contributions to both Mumbai and Indian cricket. Rahul Dravi...

Published: May 17, 2025, 04:41 PM

Neeraj Chopra Crosses 90m Mark for the First Time, Finishes Second in Diamond League

Relieved, happy, yet slightly disappointed, Neeraj Chopra expressed mixed emotions after finally breaching the 90m mark in javelin throw. At the Diamond League opener, Chopra achieved a personal best of 90.23m, finishing second to Germany’s Julian Weber, who topped with a 91.06m throw in his final attempt. While ...

Published: May 17, 2025, 04:39 PM IST, Updated: Nov 01, 2025, 06:09 AM IST

Delhi Capitals Eye Top-Order Stability with KL Rahul as Opener for Final IPL 2025 League MatchesDelhi Capitals Eye Top-Order Stability with KL Rahul as Opener for Final IPL 2025 League Matches

Delhi Capitals are considering adjusting their batting order for the final three league matches of the IPL, with experienced batter KL Rahul expected to return as an opener for the team led by Axar Patel. Currently positioned fifth on the points table with 13 points from 11 games, DC aims to strengthen their top order...

Published: May 16, 2025, 04:50 PM

Virat Kohli Announces Shock Retirement from Test Cricket Ahead of England Series

India’s star batsman Virat Kohli stunned cricket fans worldwide by announcing his retirement from Test cricket just before the five-match Test series against England began. Kohli faced a challenging phase during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, drawing criticism from fans and experts over his form. However, former So...

Published: May 15, 2025, 04:18 PM

Top Indian Cyclist Esow Alban Injured in Minor Road Accident During Training in Delhi

Top Indian cyclist Esow Alban was reportedly hit from behind by two speeding motorcyclists while training near the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in New Delhi on Wednesday. Esow, who sustained minor injuries, shared the incident on Instagram, describing how the bikers, traveling at over 100 km/h, struck him despite him b...

Published: May 15, 2025, 01:46 PM

How Virat Kohli Transformed Indian Cricket Mindset During Historic Australia Series: Insights from Coach Bharat Arun

Former India bowling coach Bharat Arun, who witnessed Virat Kohli’s prime across all formats, shared how Kohli transformed the mindset of the Indian team during the historic 2018-19 Australia tour while captaining the side. Kohli led India to become the first Asian team to win a Test series in Australia, showcasi...