From the electrifying victory of the Indian cricket team in the recent T20 series to the rising star power of young badminton sensations, India's sporting landscape is ablaze with action! This week alone saw record-breaking performances in the Pro Kabaddi League, showcasing the nation's unwavering passion for indigenous sports. The upcoming Asian Games are generating immense anticipation, with athletes across disciplines sharpening their skills and aiming for glory on the international stage. We delve into the crucial role of sports sponsorships in nurturing talent and boosting India's sporting infrastructure. Furthermore, debates rage on about the future of cricket's dominance in India's sporting ecosystem, with other sports like hockey and football vying for increased attention and investment. Stay updated on all the latest scores, match analyses, and exclusive interviews with your favorite athletes. Explore the dynamic world of Indian sports—from the bustling stadiums to the quiet dedication of rising stars—right here. Discover the stories that shape the nation’s sporting spirit and witness the unfolding drama of the sporting year.
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin analysed the intense bidding battle between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for Australian all-rounder Cameron Green at the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) mini auction, noting the Chennai-based franchise missed a trick. Green was acquired by the Kolkata-based franchise for a record Rs 25.20 crore, making him the most expensive overseas signing in IPL history. Also Read | India vs South ...Read More >
Stephen Fleming didn't sugar-coat it. Sanju Samson's arrival at Chennai Super Kings is as much about fixing today as it is about planning for tomorrow -- a tomorrow that will eventually arrive without MS Dhoni. CSK doubled down on succession planning ahead of the IPL 2026 auction by making a seismic call: trading franchise icon Ravindra Jadeja to Rajasthan Royals to land Samson, one of India's premier keeper-batters. Jadeja left Chennai after 200 games in yellow; Samson arrived on November 15 o ...Read More >
World's Top 'Visa-Free' Islands For Indians To Visit In 2026 - Check Full List India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav is facing one of the toughest phases of his international career, with his prolonged dip in form now threatening his place in the ICC T20I batting top 10 for the first time in nearly four years. Once regarded as the most destructive batter in the shortest format, Suryakumar's recent struggles have significantly impacted his rankings. The latest ICC update shows him hovering dange ...Read More >
Kolkata, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) One more person has been arrested in connection with the vandalism during Lionel Messi's event at Salt Lake Stadium on December 13, taking the number of those arrested to six, the Bidhannagar police said on Wednesday. Meanwhile, a Special Investigation Team (SIT), formed by the West Bengal government on Tuesday, began its probe into the matter. According to police sources, the sixth arrest was made late on Tuesday night. The arrested person has been identified ...Read More >
The squads for the 2026 Indian Premier League are now finalised after a auction in Abu Dhabi. This is how each of the 10 teams line up for the 19th season of the tournament. *denotes overseas player MS Dhoni, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, Jamie Overton*, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis*, Noor Ahmad*, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Sanju Samson, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, Shreyas Gopal, Syed Khaleel Ahmed, Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis*, Urvil Patel, Kartik Sharma, Prashant Veer, Rahul Chahar, Matt Hen ...Read More >
Despite a stellar domestic career and a recent Test debut for India, Mumbai's Sarfaraz Khan went unsold in the 2026 IPL auction. His journey, marked by early records and consistent Ranji Trophy performances, has not translated into consistent IPL franchise interest. Franchises have shown hesitation due to T20 inconsistencies and a preference for younger talent. Mumbai prodigy Sarfaraz Khan, known for his batting in domestic cricket, went unsold in the 2026 IPL auction. Despite a career that has ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has picked Mumbai Indians (MI) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) playing XI and Impact Player options, following the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction held on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi. In a video posted on Pathan's YouTube channel on Wednesday, the former Indian all-rounder backed Quinton de Kock to open the batting for Rohit Sharma. In the middle order, Pathan picked up Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Hardik Pandya. "Whe ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin analysed the intense bidding battle between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for Australian all-rounder Cameron Green at the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) mini auction, noting the Chennai-based franchise missed a trick. Green was acquired by the Kolkata-based franchise for a record Rs 25.20 crore, making him the most expensive overseas signing in IPL history. CSK and KKR were considered ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill's struggle against straight deliveries is an area of concern, former national batting coach Sanjay Bangar said on Wednesday. The opener has scored just 32 runs in three games in the ongoing T20I series against South Africa. However, what worries Bangar more than the total runs is Gill's strike rate, which dips noticeably against deliveries pitched on a straight line.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Speaking on Game Plan on JioStar, Bangar exp ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), under the newly elected Managing Committee led by former Indian pacer Venkatesh Prasad, constituted a five-member new Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) which includes legendary cricketers Javagal Srinath, Anil Kumble, Sunil Joshi, Vijay Bharadwaj and experienced administrator Jayashree Doraiswamy. In its first meeting, the Cricket Advisory Committee made recommendations for the selection panels for the ongoing season which have been appr ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 17 (PTI) Wasim Iqbal cracked a 45-ball 85 to help India Seniors to a commanding seven-wicket victory over India A in the second match of the Physical Disability Series here on Wednesday. India A put on a modest 143 for six batting first with Jitendra VN scoring 35 and Akash Patil making 37 not out. In response, India Seniors chased down the target with more than five overs to spare, making 144 for three in 14.5 overs here at the Wankhede Stadium. Brief Scores: India A: 143/6 in 20 ...Read More >
India spinner Varun Chakravarthy has etched his name in the history books, becoming the highest-rated bowler from his country in the ICC T20I rankings. Chakravarthy surpassed pacer Jasprit Bumrah in the latest rankings update on Wednesday, 17 December, achieving his career-best rating. Bumrah had previously held the record as the highest-rated Indian bowler in T20Is, reaching a career-best 783 rating points on 1 February 2017, following his brilliant spell of 3/14 against England. However, Chak ...Read More >
Jamnagar, Dec 17 (PTI) Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi visited Vantara, a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre, in Gujarat's Jamnagar before ending his GOAT India Tour. According to sources, Messi, along with fellow football stars Luis Suarez and Rodrigo de Paul, reached Vantara on Tuesday evening at the invitation of industrialist Mukesh Ambani's family. At Vantara, Messi took a round of the wildlife facility founded by Mukesh Ambani's youngest son Anant Ambani, sources said. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) Out-of-favour India batter Sarfaraz Khan says he has got a "new life" thanks to five-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings after the team bought him at his base price of Rs 75 lakh in the mini players' auction in Abu Dhabi. The 28-year-old Sarfaraz, who slammed a 22-ball 73 in a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match just hours before the auction on Tuesday, went unsold in the first round but was later picked up by CSK. "Thank you so much, CSK for giving me new life. I will mak ...Read More >
The IPL 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi saw franchises invest heavily in young, uncapped talent. Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants were prominent in signing emerging players, aiming to build depth and secure future stars for the T20 arena. Several new faces earned lucrative contracts, marking their debut on the grand IPL stage. The IPL 2026 mini auction in Abu Dhabi brought several fresh and exciting talents into the spotlight, offering young players a chance to step onto the grand st ...Read More >
IMAGE: Shivam Dube says Suryakumar Yadav is 'an innovative and threatening player'. Photograph: ANI Photo All-rounder Shivam Dube on Tuesday threw his weight behind the out-of-form Suryakumar Yadav, saying the India T20 captain can single-handedly win matches, and will regain his touch at the right time. Runs have dried up for Suryakumar, with his last T20I fifty coming back in October 2024. With the World Cup less than two months away, the pressure has begun to mount. "He's the kind of playe ...Read More >
Shubman Gill's lean patch has been the talking point but an equally "out of runs" skipper Suryakumar Yadav is also under intense scrutiny as India look to find the right balance and seal the five-match series against South Africa in the fourth T20I in Lucknow on Wednesday. The third game was an ideal opportunity for Suryakumar to rediscover his touch while India chased a modest 118-run target, but the ease that once made him the top ranked batter in the world was noticeably missing. Shots that ...Read More >
In an impressive display, Wasim Iqbal led India B to victory over India A with a dynamic 66 runs in the opening game of the Physical Disability T20 Series, securing an 83-run win. Supported by Vikrant Keni and GS Shiva, India B posted 170 runs before bowlers dismantled India A's batting lineup. Opening batter Wasim Iqbal showcased his prowess with a blistering 51-ball 66, steering India B to a commanding 83-run victory over India A in the first match of their Physical Disability T20 Series on T ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 16 (ANI): Following the appointment of former Indian pacer Venkatesh Prasad as the president, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) constituted the new Cricket Advisory Committee, including ex-Indian bowlers Anil Kumble, Javagal Srinath and Sunil Joshi.Prasad was elected President of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) on Sunday. Former India cricketer Sujith Somasunder has been elected Vice-President, while Santosh Menon has been chose ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 17 (ANI): Opener Wasim Iqbal slammed a brilliant 66 off 51 balls to help India B beat India A by 83 runs in the first game of the three-match Physical Disability T20 Series at the Wankhede Stadium. After opting to field, India A struggled to control the India B batting line-up as Iqbal led the way for India B. Iqbal shared a 77-run second-wicket stand with Vikrant Keni. After that, India B continued to lose wickets at regular intervals. Iqbal ended with fi ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 17 (ANI): Opener Wasim Iqbal slammed a brilliant 66 off 51 balls to help India B beat India A by 83 runs in the first game of the three-match Physical Disability T20 Series at the Wankhede Stadium. After opting to field, India A struggled to control the India B batting line-up as Iqbal led the way for India B. Iqbal shared a 77-run second-wicket stand with Vikrant Keni. After that, India B continued to lose wickets at regular intervals. Iqbal ended with fi ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction came to an end in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Rajasthan Royals spent Rs 13.4 crore from their purse of Rs 16.05 crore to buy 9 players at the auction ahead of the IPL 2026 season. However, there was some bad news for the Royals as their star opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has been hospitalized. Jaiswal, who was turning out for Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy 2025 Super League match in Pune on Tuesday, was taken to Aditya Birla Hospital in Pimpri-Chinchw ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (UNI) The Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026, India's first-ever UCI 2.2 multi-stage road cycling race, unveiled its heritage-inspired trophy at a ceremony held in the national capital on Tuesday. The unveiling was led by union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President P.T. Usha, alongside senior officials from the Cycling Federation of India (CFI) and the Pune district administration. Crafted by Pune's renowned Tambat Aa ...Read More >
Bowling alongside Ravindra Jadeja will mean a lot to me -- it will be a huge learning experience because there is so much to learn from him. IMAGE: Ravi Bishnoi, who has 61 T20I wickets from 42 matches to his name, was sold to Rajasthan Royals for a whopping Rs 7.4 crore at the IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Photograph: BCCI Ravi Bishnoi says bowling alongside veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja will certainly mean a lot to him. The Indian leg-spinner, whose base price was Rs 2 cro ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League 2026 is set to begin on March 26 and conclude on May 31. This schedule will overlap with the Pakistan Super League for a second consecutive year. The IPL auction is scheduled for December 16 in Abu Dhabi. Teams are preparing for the upcoming season. Royal Challengers Bengaluru were the winners of the previous IPL season. The Indian Premier League 2026 is expected to run from March 26 to May 31, keeping its usual window in the cricket calendar. The Board of Control for ...Read More >
Star India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal was on Tuesday hospitalised with acute gastroenteritis, according to a report in The Indian Express, hours after Mumbai beat Rajasthan in a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Super League encounter in Pune. Yashasvi scored 15 runs off 16 balls in the game. According to the report, Jaiswal experienced stomach cramps that worsened after the game. He was rushed to the Aditya Birla Hospital in Pimpri-Chinchwad, where he was diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis. Jaiswal was ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Cameron Green was expected to be the expensive pick in the bidding process, considering the kind of all-round skills he brings to the table. Kolkata Knight Riders paid a whopping amount of INR 25.20 Crores to acquire the services of the Australian cricketer. The uncapped Indian players were also earned big bucks at the auction as two young guns, Prashant Veer and Karthik Sharma, got INR 14.20 Crore each. As the auction is concluded, here are the top five most expensive picks in the IP ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Mahendra Singh Dhoni was an established India star even before Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma were born. They were literally in their nappies when the legend of 'Captain Cool' was taking shape during those formative years of the Indian Premier League. But if they put hands on their hearts, neither the 19-year-old keeper-batter Kartik nor the 20-year-old left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Veer would have thought that by Tuesday evening, they would jointly walk into the record books wit ...Read More >
Kolkata Knight Riders broke the bank for Cameron Green, acquiring the Aussie all-rounder for ₹25.2 crore. It was a massive bidding war in the IPL 2026 mini auction, as Rajasthan Royals came out all guns blazing, but KKR had the biggest purse, and came out on top. CSK also entered the bidding midway with a bid of ₹13.8 crore. However, it was KKR that ultimately reigned supreme, beating CSK. KKR also purchased Matheesha Pathirana for ₹18 crore and Finn Allen for ₹2 crore. Meanwhile, Kolkat ...Read More >
Soccer. Ibrahimovic praised Messi's son and sparked excitement at Inter Miami Lionel Messi's recent visit to India was framed as a landmark moment for football fans, and in many respects, it lived up to the hype. Over the course of three tightly scheduled days, the Argentine legend traveled across Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi, attracting massive crowds wherever he appeared. For a country where elite football icons are rarely seen in person, Messi's presence alone was enough to spark n ...Read More >
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