New Delhi, Jan 10 (VOICE) Tearaway quick Varun Aaron has announced his retirement from all forms of representative cricket through a social media post on Friday. Aaron, 35, had retired from red-ball cricket at the end of the 2023/24 domestic cricket season. "For the past 20 years, I have lived, breathed, and thrived on the rush of bowling fast. Today, with immense gratitude, I officially announce my retirement from representative cricket. This journey wouldn't have been possible without God, my...Read More
Mumbai, Jan 10 (PTI) Cricketing legends, including Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar and Rohit Sharma, will be part of the Mumbai Cricket Association's (MCA) grand celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of the Wankhede Stadium on January 19. The event will commence on January 12. The other stalwarts who are expected on the occasion are former skipper Ravi Shastri, Ajinkya Rahane, Dilip Vengsarkar, Suryakumar Yadav and Diana Edulji. The main event will also feature Mumbai's legendary men's a...Read More
New Delhi, Jan 10 (PTI) Injury-prone India pacer Varun Aaron on Friday announced retirement from "representative cricket" after his home state Jharkhand's campaign ended in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. The 35-year-old, who made his international debut in 2011, played nine ODIs and as many Tests for India. He had retired from red-ball cricket last year. "For the past 20 years, I have lived, breathed, and thrived on the rush of bowling fast. Today, with immense gratitude, I officially announ...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 10 (ANI): South United Football Club (SUFC) announced the inaugural SUFC Inter-City Tournament, the club's first-of-its-kind event where teams from the South United Football Academy (SUFA) Pune will compete against teams from SUFA Bangalore. This two-day extravaganza will take place on January 11th and 12th, 2025, at SUFC's state-of-the-art facility in Ulsoor, Bangalore, as per a release from the club. Also Read | Saim Ayub's Injury May Take More Than Six...Read More
NEW DELHI: Spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin believes that because Rishabh Pant has "one of the best defences" in international cricket, he will make a century in every match if the innovative Indian wicketkeeper-batter can control his extravagance and impetuosity. Ashwin praised Pant's ability to completely change a match on his own, but he claimed that many of his strokes are risky and that this prevents him from reaching his full potential. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUB...Read More
New Delhi, Jan 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) Wrist-spinner Varun Chakaravarthy has emerged as an outside chance to enter India's squads for ODIs against England and Champions Trophy, said sources to IANS. India will be back to international action via five T20Is and three ODIs against England, starting on January 22 in Kolkata, before flying to Dubai for its Champions Trophy campaign, with Pakistan hosting other half of the tournament. The senior men's selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar, is sch...Read More
NEW DELHI: On January 19, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the legendary Wankhede Stadium by inviting legendary Mumbai cricket players and former Indian team captains. Fans can expect an entertaining evening as the activities begin on January 12 and culminate in a big main event on January 19. To celebrate the historic significance of Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai icons and former Indian cricket leaders, such as Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, Rohit Shar...Read More
New Delhi: WWE RAW made its debut on Netflix and started a new era in the sport. WWE fans worldwide were waiting to stream WWE on Netflix but after the release of the first episode, Indian fans weren't able to watch the action on Netflix. This issue was faced by Indian fans because Sony Sports Network currently holds the rights of WWE in India. Sony Sports Network broadcasts all WWE shows in India, RAW, Smackdown, NXT, and other live events. They have WWE rights till March 31, 2025 and after th...Read More
IND vs AUS: India's star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was spotted at Delhi Airport on Tuesday night, January 7, arriving from Sydney after the conclusion of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. While most Indian team members left Australia on Wednesday, January 8, Pant returned a day earlier, sparking excitement among fans at the airport. Pant was seen warmly greeting fans, signing autographs, and clicking selfies, showcasing his ever-approachable personality. His return comes after a challe...Read More
Leh (Ladakh) [India], January 8 (ANI): Padma Desal delivered a stellar performance, scoring six goals to lead Sham Eagles to a commanding 8-3 victory over Chiktan Queens in the women's category of the Ice Hockey League Season 2. The Eagles kicked off their campaign impressively, setting a new season record for the highest-scoring match. In the men's category, Changthan Shans maintained their perfect start, defeating Zangskar Chadar Tamers 7-2 to remain unbeaten after three games. Purig Warriors ...Read More
New Delhi, Jan 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Following a Player of the Match performance for his ten-wicket haul leading Australia's six-wicket win in the Sydney Test, seamer Scott Boland has now broken into the top-10 of the ICC Test bowling rankings. As per the latest update issued on Wednesday, Boland made a remarkable jump of 29 places to now be at joint ninth spot in the Test bowlers rankings list, alongside India's left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja, as he played an instrumental role in Australia recl...Read More
The Indian Premier League (IPL) season 2025 is just around the corner as the highly-anticipated season of the most popular T20 league on the planet is less than two months away. Over the course of 17 seasons, numerous renowned batters have lit up the IPL, but only a select few have produced standout performances that are etched in the history books. As pitches have become more favorable to batting in recent years, batters have fully capitalised on the conditions. This has led to several high-sc...Read More
Chandigarh, Jan 8 (PTI) Long-jump great Anju Bobby George was on Wednesday named chairperson of the Athletics Federation of India's nine-strong athletes commission that features six women with javelin throw star Neeraj Chopra being its most prominent male member. The other women in the new panel are runner Jyotirmoyee Sikdar, discus thrower Krishna Poonia, hurdler MD Valsamma, steeplechaser Sudha Singh and runner Sunita Rani. George, a 2003 world championships bronze-winner, is also a senior vi...Read More
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 8 (ANI): The 11th Yuva Kabaddi Series - Division 1, held at the Karpagam Academy of Higher Education in Coimbatore, delivered a day of surprises, with the Palani Tuskers suffering their first defeat and the Murthal Magnets finally breaking their winless streak on Tuesday, as per a release from Yuva Kabaddi Series. The day began with the Murthal Magnets claiming their maiden win by defeating the Karpagam Raiders 40-32. Vinay delivered a stellar all-round ...Read More
Kolkata, Jan 8 (PTI) Defending Shield winners Mohun Bagan Super Giant on Wednesday confirmed that their January 11 return-leg Indian Super League derby against arch-rivals East Bengal has been moved to Guwahati owing to inadequate security arrangements. "Saturday blockbuster 'Boro Match' will now be played at Guwahati. See you, Mariners," MBSG, who are the hosts of the match, posted on 'X'. The change in venue comes after the Bidhannagar Police, under whose jurisdiction the Salta Lake Stadium ...Read More
Chandigarh, Jan 8 (PTI) Long-jump great Anju Bobby George was on Wednesday named chairperson of the Athletics Federation of India's nine-strong athletes commission that features six women with javelin throw star Neeraj Chopra being its most prominent male member. The other women in the new panel are runner Jyotirmoyee Sikdar, discus thrower Krishna Poonia, hurdler MD Valsamma, steeplechaser Sudha Singh and runner Sunita Rani. George, a 2003 world championships bronze-winner, is also a senior vi...Read More
New Delhi: Before the likes of Rishabh Pant, Suryakumar Yadav came in and revolutionised the game with their shot-making all over the park in the limited overs format, there was AB de Villiers. The South African earned himself the moniker Mr. 360 to highlight his range of shots, ability to hit the ball anywhere, against any bowler and change complexion of the game. The now 40-year-old broke the world record for the fastest ODI century in 2015, reaching the milestone in 31 balls. That race to th...Read More
New Delhi, Jan 2 (VOICE) Former India head coach Ravi Shastri said a player of Shubman Gill's quality must feature in India's playing eleven in Tests, adding that how he fits in for the Sydney Test against Australia is the team's call. Gill was a surprise omission from India's playing eleven for the Boxing Day Test against Australia, where they lost by 184 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Though Gill averaged 43.3 in Tests in 2024, it came down to 23.8, which played a part in him being lef...Read More
CHENNAI: Finally, the International Cricket Council on Tuesday announced the much-awaited schedule of the 2025 Champions Trophy. As was expected, India, who are clubbed with hosts Pakistan in Group A, will play all their matches in Dubai. New Zealand and Bangladesh are the other two teams in the group. Group B comprises South Africa, Australia, Afghanistan and England. The marquee clash between India and Pakistan is scheduled for February 23. The top two teams from each group will qualify for t...Read More
Watch: India captain Rohit Sharma was heard scolding his teammate and opening partner Yashasvi Jaiswal on day one of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG. Debutant Sam Konstas stole the show on the first morning of the Test with a quickfire fifty that broke several records after Australia had won the toss and elected to bat first. Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne scored half-centuries as well and so did Steve Smith as India had to put in a tough shift on the field. The visitors had replaced Shub...Read More
New Delhi: During the unforgettable Boxing Day Test match in Melbourne between India and Australia, newbie sensation Sam Konstas from Australia stole the spotlight. At just 19 years of age, his audacious style and bold manner on his very first match saw him knock a noteworthy fifty, captivating the cricket lovers everywhere. As a testament to his instant popularity, his Wikipedia page witnessed a flurry of activity. At the start of the game, Konstas audaciously took on India's key speedster, Ja...Read More
New Delhi: Indian cricket star Virat Kohli has sparked controversy during the ongoing 4th Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) after an on-field altercation with Australian debutant Sam Konstas. Kohli's shoulder-push incident on Thursday, aimed at unsettling the young batter, escalated into a heated exchange, drawing sharp criticism from ex-cricketers like Ricky Ponting and Michael Vaughan. Both have called for International Cricket Council (ICC) action against Kohli. Ponting and Vaughan ...Read More
New Delhi: Teenage Australian opener Sam Konstas dazzled on his Test debut against India, earning high praise from former cricketer Justin Langer, who likened the 19-year-old's fearless batting to Virender Sehwag's iconic knock in 2003. Langer, during his commentary on Star Sports, lauded Konstas' confidence and aggressive strokeplay, traits reminiscent of Sehwag's game-changing approach in Test cricket. Konstas Shines on Debut Konstas (60 off 65 balls) made an instant impact, forming an 89-ru...Read More
New Delhi: Following an exciting match at the Gabba during the Brisbane Test against Australia, Team India captain Rohit Sharma stated that players like Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane still have an opportunity to return to the national side in the longest form of the game. The third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia concluded in a draw, as the weather made it challenging to push for a result on Wednesday in Brisbane. Rohit was asked about the Indian cricket te...Read More
NEW DELHI: The scenes of Virat Kohli sharing an emotional hug with Ravichandran Ashwin in the dressing room, with the batter smiling and the spinner looking a bit emotional, set the tone for what was to come. Later, after the Gabba Test ended in a draw, India captain Rohit Sharma accompanied Ashwin to the press conference, signaling that something significant was about to happen. Both Ashwin and Rohit sat to address the media, and the premier off-spinner stunned the cricketing world by announci...Read More
Mumbai, Dec 18 (UNI) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday congratulated Ravichandran Ashwin, one of the finest cricketers of his generation, on his remarkable career following the announcement of his retirement from international cricket. Ashwin called time on his career after the conclusion of the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at The Gabba in Brisbane, bringing an end to a journey that spanned 14 years and saw him become one of the most accomplished bowlers ...Read More
New Delhi: While the third Test match was interrupted by rain, alarms went off for Australia when their leading batsman, Travis Head, seemingly struggled during his second innings. He was seen limping briefly while at the batsman's crease, sparking worries that he might have injured his groin. Head was noticeably missing from the field while his teammates were out there with India in batting, which has increased injury worries, especially in light of Josh Hazlewood's situation, who's presumed t...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 18 (PTI) Hosts India will face arch rivals Pakistan in the opening match of the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup on January 13, the organisers announced on Wednesday. As many as 24 countries have already confirmed their participation in the week-long event (January 13-19), which will be organised at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in the national capital and at the Noida Indoor Stadium. "The league matches will start on January 13. There will be an opening ceremony on that day and a...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 18 (ANI): Former chess player Pravin Thipsay shared his thoughts following Indian chess grandmaster D Gukesh's victory in the final game of the FIDE World Chess Championship. India's chess prodigy, Gukesh, made history last week by defeating China's Ding Liren in the decisive 14th game of the FIDE World Championship match held in Singapore. "I think this should be called a miracle. Gukesh was about to win the match; everyone, from Garry Kasparov to Magnus...Read More
Hyderabad: Former India players hailed Ravichandran Ashwin he drew curtains on his international career on Wednesday shortly after the conclusion of the third Test between India and Australia at The Gabba in Brisbane. The ex-players called him a 'real master craftsman' and also stated that he doesn't care much about records and his retirement call shows that he played from the zeal of the game. Ashwin retired from international cricket as the second-highest wicket for the Indian team in Test cr...Read More