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Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football after a remarkable journey spanning more than two decades. The 39-year-old Argentina captain confirmed that he will step away from the national team after the 2026 World Cup, bringing an emotional chapter of his career closer to its end. Messi’s decision comes after years of extraordinary […]
Hardik Pandya’s possible return to Gujarat Titans has reportedly fallen through after the all-rounder made captaincy a condition for his comeback. The franchise was open to bringing its former captain back and had even discussed the possibility with current skipper Shubman Gill. However, the demand for Pandya to regain the captaincy became the main stumbling […]
Inside the Matchup Files Behind Modern IPL Strategy IPL tactics no longer begin with a captain staring at the pitch at 7 p.m. They begin with phase splits, batter-versus-bowler histories, boundary maps, dew forecasts, and the Impact Player card. By 2026, the league’s scoring rate had climbed so sharply that old instincts were not enough; […]
RISE Worldwide Ltd, a Reliance company and India’s leading Sports, Lifestyle & Entertainment Company, continues to invest in the future of the game by partnering with the country’s brightest young talent. The agency’s latest addition, Gunalan Kamalini, has emerged as one of India’s most exciting young cricketers, earning recognition for her fearless performances and rapid […]
IPL Chairperson Arun Dhumal has recently spoken about cricketers and social media trends. In his recent statement, he said that cricketers must focus on their game. In his statement, he talked about the growing distraction of social media in cricket and advised players to focus on their game rather than making reels or chasing online […]
A recent statement by Virat Kohli has become a headline in sports pages, as the cricketer highlighted the actual pressure and uncomfortable feeling caused by the growing camera culture. Virat Kohli has spoken out loudly on the growing camera culture in the IPL. He openly said that the constant filming of players during practice sessions […]
The IPL 2026 is moving toward the end of this season’s matches, and the battleground has become extremely exciting as very few matches are left. Eight teams are preparing to win their remaining matches to secure one of the four playoff spots. The highlighting part is that, in the race to win this year’s trophy, […]
The Eden Gardens in Kolkata has become an emotionally significant venue for South Africa in recent years. Between 2023 and 2025, the historic ground has witnessed both heartbreak and resurgence for the Proteas, shaping key chapters of their modern cricket story. Their 2023 ODI World Cup campaign ended in disappointment at this venue. After dominating […]
Arms spread wide, eyes lifted to the heavens, Sanju Samson had just one thing to say: thank you. Then, he received a hero’s welcome for his unbeaten 97 in a tense change at Eden Gardens. India were up against a daunting 195 against the West Indies in what was effectively a knockout match. Lose, and the […]
The T20 WC Super 8 stage reaches a boiling point at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens as India and the West Indies face off in what is effectively a knockout clash later on Sunday evening. With a semi-final berth riding on the result, there is little margin for error. Both teams know that one sharp performance could […]
February 28 marked a watershed moment for Jammu and Kashmir cricket as the side lifted its first-ever Ranji Trophy, ending decades of waiting with a commanding performance against Karnataka in the 2025–26 final at the KSCA Cricket Ground in Hubballi. Having first appeared in the Ranji Trophy in the 1959–60 season, J&K finally captured India’s […]
The numbers say Chepauk has been a batter’s paradise this World Cup. The stakes say India cannot afford another misstep. When India take on Zimbabwe in Chennai on Thursday, it won’t just be another group-stage fixture — it could determine whether their T20 World Cup campaign survives the week. Qualification Calculus Before First Ball India’s […]
Jammu and Kashmir cricket scripted one of its biggest moments in domestic history on Wednesday, ending a 67-year-long wait by storming into their first-ever Ranji Trophy final. The landmark achievement came after a commanding six-wicket win in Kalyani, sealing J&K’s place in the summit clash of India’s premier red-ball competition. The decisive moment arrived in […]
Delhi Capitals stand one match away from another Women’s Premier League final, but the road ahead is far from smooth. The three-time finalists take on a buoyant Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator at Vadodara’s BCA Stadium later in the day on Tuesday, knowing that one slip will end their title hopes yet again. Despite their […]
Carlos Alcaraz walked off Rod Laver Arena on Sunday night not just as a champion, but as a player who had rewritten tennis history. The 22-year-old Spaniard produced a fearless, composed performance to defeat Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final, sealing his first Melbourne title and completing a rare career Grand Slam. The match, […]
India’s cricket establishment may be preparing to redraw the financial and status map of its national players, with the BCCI considering sweeping changes to its central contracts system ahead of the 2025–26 season. According to media reports, sources tracking internal deliberations say the national selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar, has put forward a proposal […]
Pictures that tell a thousand stories replete with emotion, strife and triumph. Iconic images of the victorious Indian Blind Women’s Cricket Team, select members of the ICC World T20 championship winning Indian team and the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup winning Indian cricket team with Nita Ambani, Amitabh Bachchan, Sachin Tendulkar and Jay Shah at […]
Australian all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner has been appointed captain of Gujarat Giants for the forthcoming Women’s Premier League (WPL), the franchise confirmed on Monday. The 28-year-old has been a key figure for the Giants, featuring in 25 WPL matches over three seasons. During that period, she has amassed 567 runs, including five half-centuries, while maintaining an […]
Indian cricket’s newest sensation announced himself in spectacular fashion on the opening day of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26, as 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi produced a record-smashing innings that stunned fans and experts alike. Batting with fearless intent, Suryavanshi became the youngest cricketer ever to score a List A century, reaching the milestone in just 36 […]
India have announced their 15-member squad for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, with Shubman Gill missing out on selection as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) finalised the group for the tournament scheduled from February 7 to March 8. The same squad will also represent India in the upcoming five-match […]
