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Nature has endowed this boy with plump, cherubic cheeks that still retain their baby fat at 14. It has also gifted him a swing as elegant as it is destructive. The wrist cocks near the ear before the bat sweeps through a full arc, delivering the ball an almighty thwack. These visuals are not fleeting—they […]
As Mumbai Indians took on Lucknow Super Giants at the historic Wankhede Stadium on Sunday, all you could see in the stands was a sea of blue as over 19,000 kids from across the city packed out the stadium with their exuberant cheers and rooted for their very own Mumbai Indians. Nita M. Ambani, Founder-Chairperson, […]
The Gujarat State Football Association (GSFA) has announced Season 2 of Gujarat Super League. The trophy and jerseys for the tournament to be held in Ahmedabad between May 1 and May 13 were unveiled on Friday. Six teams — Ahmedabad Avengers, Gandhinagar Giants, Karnavati Knights, Saurashtra Spartans, Surat Strikers and Vadodara Warriors — will take […]
Chennai Super Kings have named Ayush Mhatre as the replacement for Ruturaj Gaikwad, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the IPL season due to an elbow fracture, as per reports. Mhatre is an opener from Mumbai and his inclusion is expected to strengthen the team. With five losses from six outings, CSK […]
The Adani Group is set to make its foray into Indian professional golf with the launch of the ‘Adani Invitational Golf Championship 2025’, in collaboration with the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI). The championship aims to enhance golf’s accessibility, elevate its stature as a mainstream sport, and nurture future global champions from India. The […]
Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar have introduced their ambitious plan to host the 2036 Summer Olympics, with the estimated costs ranging from Rs 34,700 crore to Rs 64,000 crore. Named ‘Review Meeting – Preparedness towards Amdavad 2036’, this document was presented in Gandhinagar this week during the brainstorming session of the high-level coordination committee concerning the Olympic […]
Adverse weather conditions threaten to disrupt the opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), scheduled for Saturday, March 22, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, West Bengal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an “orange alert” for parts of West Bengal, predicting “light […]
The Indian Premier League (IPL) season-opener between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru is scheduled to take place at the Eden Gardens on Saturday. However, the match faces the issue of abandonment due to adverse weather conditions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast thunderstorms and rain across South Bengal from Thursday to Sunday. […]
In a development that is further affirmation of Axar Patel’s growing stature, he has been named Delhi Capitals’s captain, taking over from Rishabh Pant, who joined Lucknow Super Giants after being released by the franchise ahead of the mega auction last year. “It is my absolute honour to captain the Delhi Capitals, and I’m deeply […]
A 35-year-old man has been arrested in Haridwar for allegedly posing as the personal secretary of International Cricket Council (ICC) President Jay Shah and staying at a luxury hotel under this false identity, police said on Wednesday. The accused, identified as Amarinder Singh, from Ferozepur, Punjab, had been residing at the Udman Orchid hotel near […]
The Union Health Ministry has called on the Indian Premier League (IPL) to prohibit all forms of tobacco and alcohol advertising, including surrogate promotions, within stadium premises and during telecast sessions on national television. The appeal comes ahead of the IPL season starting on March 22. In a letter addressed to IPL chairman Arun Singh […]
Gujarat has remained on the periphery of India’s football landscape despite its sporting infrastructure and economic strength, said Parimal Nathwani, President of the Gujarat State Football Association (GSFA) and Rajya Sabha MP. In an official statement released on Wednesday, he said, “Unlike states such as West Bengal, Kerala, Goa, and the North-East, where football enjoys […]
Here they go again—another India-Australia showdown on a grand stage, this time in the Champions Trophy semi-final. The prevailing sentiment is that this Indian team, with spin riches, is well-heeled to cash in on the conditions in Dubai. However, unlike the situation before the 2023 World Cup final, when fans prematurely crowned India as world […]
Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed has come under fire for her remarks about Indian men’s cricket team captain Rohit Sharma. In a now-deleted post on X, she criticised the cricketer’s physique and questioned his leadership abilities. “@ImRo45 is fat for a sportsman! Need to lose weight! And of course the most unimpressive Captain India has ever […]
Congress has faced backlash after its national spokesperson Shama Mohamed made controversial remarks about Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma, calling him “fat for a sportsperson” and “the most unimpressive” captain in India’s history. The comments, posted on social media, sparked widespread criticism, prompting the party to intervene and instruct her to delete the post. The […]
Sports betting and casino games have surged in popularity among Bangladeshi users, offering thrilling entertainment and accessible platforms. This growing trend highlights a shift towards digital leisure activities, driven by technological advancements and evolving user preferences, making online gambling a prominent pastime in the region. The landscape of entertainment in Bangladesh has seen a significant […]
Ricky Ponting on Tuesday stated that he would not rule out Virat Kohli surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs), following Kohli’s match-winning performance against Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Kohli registered his 51st ODI century as India secured a six-wicket victory over their arch-rivals, sealing a […]
Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has criticised the team management following their six-wicket defeat to India in the Champions Trophy, labelling them “brainless and clueless.” He stated that Pakistan entered the tournament without any “clear direction.” Pakistan suffered their second consecutive loss in the tournament on Sunday, having earlier lost to New Zealand in […]
Meet Kosambia, an athlete from Gujarat and associated with the Income Tax Office, has won the gold medal in the Aerobic Gymnastics event at the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand. Kosambia, who had previously secured a gold medal in the 2023 National Games and a bronze in the National Aerobic Gymnastics Championship at the New […]
Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah and batter Smriti Mandhana will be honoured with the BCCI’s Polly Umrigar Award for International Cricketer in the men’s and women’s categories, respectively, for their outstanding performances in 2023-24 on Saturday. Bumrah, recognised as the ICC Test and overall Cricketer of the Year in 2024 for his “masterclass in skill, […]
