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If the great divide in the Indian cricket dressing room was discussed in hushed tones, it became hugely apparent on the first day of the ongoing Sydney Test. Minutes before the toss, Rohit Sharma, India’s designated captain, avoided open discussions with the head coach, Gautam Gambhir. Before the frosty silence, a visibly disturbed Rohit and […]
Double Olympic medallist shooter Manu Bhaker and chess world champion D Gukesh are among four athletes selected for the prestigious Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Thursday. Alongside them, men’s hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and Paralympic gold medalist Praveen Kumar will also receive the honour. The Ministry […]
Captain Rohit Sharma has admitted that his batting form and captaincy have not met expectations but opted to stay non-committal regarding his future in the Test team. Rohit faced challenging questions during the press conference following India’s loss in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, where they were unable to secure a draw on the […]
Nitish Kumar Reddy’s journey from a mischievous child to a rising star in Indian cricket is deeply intertwined with the sacrifices made by his father, Mutyalu Reddy and the unwavering support of his childhood coach, Kumar Swamy. On Saturday, at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, Nitish’s dedication paid off when he scored a remarkable century […]
Following the press conference controversy involving all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, the visiting media has reportedly skipped a pre-arranged game, leading to the cancellation of a scheduled inter-press match between the Indian and Australian media. The Indian team’s media manager declined to play in the T20 game that was slated to take place on Sunday at Junction […]
Ravichandran, father of cricketer R Ashwin, revealed that the off-spinner’s decision to retire from international cricket caught their family by surprise. While Ravichandran expressed his wish for Ashwin to continue representing the Indian senior team, he also hinted that his son’s feelings of humiliation could have influenced his sudden retirement. However, he did not go […]
Spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from all formats of cricket following the drawn third Test against Australia in Brisbane on Wednesday. At the time of his retirement, the 38-year-old ranks fifth among bowlers and third among all-rounders in the ICC Test rankings. Ashwin ended a 14-year career in which he played 106 […]
Indian cricketer Virat Kohli faced another setback in the third Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, managing just 3 runs off 16 balls before being dismissed as India’s third wicket in the first innings. It was not just the low score but the manner of his dismissal that frustrated both experts and fans. Once again, […]
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has agreed to host the 2025 Champions Trophy under a hybrid model, allowing India to play its matches in Dubai while Pakistan serves as a co-host for the tournament. This arrangement, approved “in principle” during an informal meeting at ICC headquarters in Dubai, extends to other ICC multi-lateral events through […]
With four goals, star player Araijeet Singh Hundal led the Indian junior men’s hockey team to a 5-3 victory over arch rivals Pakistan in Wednesday’s Men’s Junior Asia Cup final. The Indian team successfully defended its title and won a record fifth title in the competition’s history in Muscat. Dilraj Singh added a goal to […]
Two-time Olympic medalist and badminton star PV Sindhu is set to marry Hyderabad-based Venkata Datta Sai, an executive director at Posidex Technologies, on December 22 in Udaipur. Speaking to the media, Sindhu’s father, PV Ramana, shared that both families have known each other for some time and about a month ago, decided to plan the […]
When you are planning a luxury cocktail party, there’s more to it than just aesthetics and a curated guest list. Sure, an elegant theme and signature drinks are also important. But what truly sets the evening apart is the experience you create for your guests. It has to be something effortless that both engages and […]
Gujarat Titans has secured England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler for an impressive Rs 15.75 crore at the IPL 2025 auction held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Rajasthan Royals entered the bidding early in an attempt to acquire Buttler at a lower price, but Gujarat Titans remained steadfast in their pursuit of the England white-ball captain. Following an […]
Kagiso Rabada has been acquired by the Gujarat Titans for Rs 10.75 crore during the IPL 2025 mega auction, held on Sunday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Rabada, listed as a marquee player, entered the auction with a base price of ₹2 crore. Despite his consistent performances, the Punjab Kings released Rabada ahead of the auction. […]
Suraj Desai, an outstanding tennis player associated with the Income Tax Department in Ahmedabad, has achieved a new milestone as he secured the Silver Medal along with his team member, Himansh Mehta, at the Pickleball World Cup 2024 in Lima, Peru. The achievement is crucial because players from 36 countries participated in the tournament. Desai, […]
Rafael Nadal, one of all-time greats in tennis, has announced his retirement from the sport. In an emotional video posted on Thursday, the 22-time Grand Slam winner said goodbye to the sport that helped him become one of the greatest athletes of all time. Nadal’s final match as a professional tennis player will be the […]
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The brand value of players has gone up significantly after their success at the recently concluded Paris Olympics. Vinesh Phogat’s Olympic performance, despite the setback, generated immense national interest, leading to a sharp increase in her endorsement fees. Before Paris 2024, she was charging around Rs 25 lakh per deal, but her fees have now […]
Jay Shah, who made history by becoming the youngest ICC Chairman at just 35, will have to navigate a complex global cricket landscape, balancing the interests of various stakeholders while ensuring the sport’s growth and sustainability. Shah will be responsible for overseeing and guiding the global development of cricket, ensuring fair play and sportsmanship among […]
After a break of fifteen days, Paris once again ready to host the best athletes in the world with the 2024 Paralympic Games. The quadrennial event will take place from August 28 to September 8. More than 4,400 athletes set to compete in 549 events across 22 sports. A total of 18 of the 35 […]
