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The French Open final involving Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic was billed as the greatest clay-court final. Until Sunday that is when tennis’s future presented an exhibition of class and grit in a final on red dirt for the ages on the Court Philippe-Chatrier. In the longest men’s singles final in French Open history, the […]
Royal Challengers Bengaluru may have broken an 18-year jinx to clinch their maiden IPL trophy, but amid the celebration and heartbreak, former India cricketer Yograj Singh didn’t hold back—launching a blistering attack on Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer for what he deemed a reckless and unforgivable shot selection at a crucial juncture. “The shot which […]
Shreyas Iyer is no longer just a promising name in Indian cricket — he is becoming a towering presence in the white-ball format. Already a match-winner in ODIs and with his spot firmly secured in India’s 50-over setup, Iyer is now thundering back into the T20I conversation with resounding authority. His recent exploits in the […]
Earlier this month when two stalwarts of Indian cricket, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, retired from the five-day format of the game, cricket fans were shocked. The debate still continues whether they should have retired or not. On Monday, Priyank Panchal, veteran Gujarat batter and former India A captain, announced his retirement from all forms […]
IPL 2025 has reached an exciting stage and for the match between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on May 22 at Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad, the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) has announced an extension of metro train service timings in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar. On the match day, metro services will run […]
Sport will not transcend national security concerns. In a stern message, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided that its senior men’s team will consciously stay away from the Asia Cup this year. The BCCI is not willing to host the tournament either. Certain media outlets have attributed this development to […]
Virat Kohli, one of the greatest Indian batsmen India has seen, on Monday announced his retirement from Test cricket. This brings to an end a remarkable 14-year career in the longest format of the game. Kohli, 36, made the announcement ahead of India’s five-match Test series against England that begins on June 20 at Headingley, Leeds. He put […]
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has suspended the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 with immediate effect for a week following escalating military tension between India and Pakistan. An announcement to this effect has been made by the BCCI on Friday after an emergency meeting held with the tournament officials. The safety […]
It suits Rohit Sharma’s stature perfectly that he will now step back into the format that he knows best. In the realm of 50-over cricket, he truly stands as a cricketing deity, unmatched in statistics with three ODI double hundreds. Having retired from Test cricket and T20Is, he should be fresh for the next ODI […]
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 […]
