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India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is set to make his comeback after a rehab of 14 months post the serious accident that he survived in December 2022. The BCCI cleared Pant to play as a wicketkeeper-batter for the Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 beginning next month. Punjab Kings captain Shikhar Dhawan expressed […]
Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami is set to miss the upcoming T20 World Cup scheduled for June in the West Indies and USA due to an ankle injury. BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirmed the news, stating that Shami is likely to return to the national team during the home series against Bangladesh in September. Shami […]
Akash Deep, the 27-year-old pacer, made a sensational Test debut on Day 1 of the fourth Test against England in Ranchi. He rattled the English top order with his accurate bowling, picking up three wickets in the first session to leave the visitors reeling at 112/5. Deep, who replaced Jasprit Bumrah in the playing XI, […]
Indian cricketers donned black armbands on the third day of the ongoing Test against England in Rajkot, paying their respects to the late Dattajirao Gaekwad. Gaekwad, a former Indian captain and the country’s oldest living Test cricketer, passed away on February 13th. The 95-year-old played 11 Tests for India between 1951 and 1962, showcasing his […]
India’s ace wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik have issued a fresh warning to restart their protest in response to the appointment of Karan Bhushan Singh, son of former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, as the president of the Uttar Pradesh Wrestling Association. Both Olympic medalists have expressed discontent over […]
Rajkot, February 14: BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirmed Rohit Sharma as India’s captain for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, silencing any doubts about his leadership. Speaking to reporters, Shah explained the reasoning behind the decision, highlighting Rohit’s experience and leadership potential. The announcement comes after speculation arose following Hardik Pandya’s return to Mumbai Indians […]
Ahmedabad, India: India announced a 17-member squad for the remaining three Tests against England, aiming to break the series deadlock and secure crucial World Test Championship points. However, the team faces a double blow with star batsman Virat Kohli remaining unavailable due to personal reasons, while all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and opener KL Rahul are doubtful […]
The Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) is all set to rename its new stadium in Rajkot after veteran administrator Niranjan Shah, a fitting tribute to his 50-year dedication to the sport. The grand unveiling of the “Niranjan Shah Stadium” will take place on February 14th, just a day before the third India-England Test match kicks off […]
Visakhapatnam: In a thrilling display of resilience, India fought back to level the five-match Test series against England with a convincing 106-run victory in the second Test on Monday. Chasing a record target of 399, England’s ‘Bazball’ approach faltered against India’s disciplined bowling attack, collapsing from 67/1 to 292 all out. Jasprit Bumrah, bagging the […]
Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers disclosed the reason behind Virat Kohli’s absence from the first two Test matches against England. During a Q&A session on his YouTube channel, De Villiers shared that Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma are expecting their second child. Initially named in the squad for the opening two Tests, […]
In the ongoing IND vs ENG Test series, Shubman Gill finds himself in a challenging phase, recording low scores and facing criticism for his performance. In the latest development, Gill became the third Indian batter in Test history to bat over 30 times in the top 4 and maintain an average below 30, joining the […]
India: Indian chess star Divya Deshmukh has taken to social media to call out the rampant sexism faced by female players in the sport. The 18-year-old International Master, who recently competed in the Tata Steel Masters tournament in the Netherlands, expressed her frustration at the constant objectification and disregard for her skills as a player. […]
Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant has opened up about the harrowing experience of his December 2022 car accident, revealing the chilling realization that flashed through his mind during the ordeal. The near-fatal crash near Roorkee left Pant with serious injuries, including a torn ligament in his right knee and multiple cuts. The 26-year-old has been absent […]
New Delhi: Team India’s hopes for a comeback in the five-match Test series against England suffered a major blow on Monday with key players Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul ruled out of the second Test due to injuries. The all-rounder Jadeja sustained a hamstring injury during the first Test in Hyderabad, while opener Rahul complained […]
Ahmedabad, Gujarat – In a bold bid to become India’s Olympic capital, Ahmedabad has unveiled an ambitious Rs 6,000-crore plan for a state-of-the-art sports enclave in the city’s Motera locality. The project, spearheaded by a dedicated Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), aims to transform Ahmedabad into a world-class sporting hub and put India on the map […]
Melbourne, Australia –India’s Rohan Bopanna, at the age of 43, etched his name in tennis history by claiming the Australian Open men’s doubles title alongside his Australian partner Matthew Ebden. On Saturday, the dynamic duo vanquished the Italian pair of Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori 7-6(0), 7-5, scripting a fairytale ending to a career filled […]
Six-time world boxing champion and Olympic bronze medalist, Mary Kom, has swiftly shut down speculations about her imminent retirement. Following media reports stating otherwise, the iconic pugilist took to clarifying her remarks, emphasizing her ongoing dedication to the sport. “I haven’t announced retirement yet,” Mary asserted, addressing the misinterpretations surrounding her recent comments. “Whenever I […]
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on saturday announced that the TATA Group has secured the title sponsorship rights for the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the next five years, from 2024 to 2028. This partnership marks a new high for the coveted tournament, with the Indian conglomerate shelling out a whopping […]
Forget the roaring instructions and sideline theatrics. Jude Menezes, the quiet man leading the Japan women’s hockey team, coaches with a whiteboard, video clips, and unwavering faith in his players’ independence. This seemingly unorthodox approach, however, is yielding results, with Japan on the cusp of qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Taking over a team […]
Rishabh Pant, the dynamic Indian cricketer, made a lively cameo at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium during India’s training session ahead of the third and final T20I against Afghanistan. Sporting a black t-shirt and shorts, Pant’s cheerful presence added a vibrant touch to the training atmosphere. Pant’s brief stint during the training session was marked by […]
