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: The IPL 2026 auction delivered many big-money headlines, but few stories matched the emotional weight of Prithvi Shaw and Sarfaraz Khan scripting their return to the league after early rejection. Once touted as India's next batting stars, both were initially left unsold, only to find new life in the accelerated round -- a reminder of how quickly fortunes can change at the IPL auction table.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Shaw's journey was the most drama ...Read More >
Australian all-rounder Cameron Green scripted history on Tuesday, becoming the most expensive overseas player of Indian Premier League (IPL) history. He was sold to the Kolkata Knight Riders for a staggering ₹25.20 crore at the IPL 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. The bidding opened with a cheeky raise from the Mumbai Indians, despite their limited purse, before the Rajasthan Royals entered the fray, leaving KKR to battle RR after MI exited. Green's addition bolsters the KKR squad th ...Read More >
On paper, the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) had one of the most formidable looking teams going into the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL). Sadly, that did not result in on-field triumph. SRH was unable to improve upon their 2024 runners-up result and they finished considerably outside of the top four. However, a fresh year offers fresh optimism. And given their caliber, SRH appears to be well-positioned to demonstrate that 2025 was really an anomaly. However, a mini-auction in Abu Dhabi on December ...Read More >
Young Andhra batter Hemanth Reddy proved way too strong-willed in the face of some hostile bowling from Punjab as he smashed an unbeaten 109 to lead his side to a thrilling five-wicket win in a high-scoring Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Super League A match, in Pune Sunday. Reddy, playing only his second SMAT game, saw the entire Andhra top and middle order being wiped out and leaving them perilously close to defeat at 56 for 5 while chasing 206 for victory. But the 23-year-old, who has played most of ...Read More >
Srinagar, Dec 16: Jammu and Kashmir cricket witnessed a proud moment at the IPL Season 19 mini auction as Auqib Nabi Dar, a fast bowler from Baramulla, was snapped up by Delhi Capitals for ₹8.40 crore, emerging as one of the standout Indian signings of the auction. The deal crowns years of hard work by the 28-year-old, who has established himself as a key figure for Jammu and Kashmir on the domestic circuit. Renowned for his ability to swing the ball, maintain disciplined lines, and perform und ...Read More >
Lucknow, Dec 16: 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 here 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. ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 16: The 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be held from March 26 to May 31, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) informed the franchises, a report claimed on Monday. The 19th edition of India's domestic T20 franchise will start on March 26 with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) opening their campaign. (IANS) Playing for RR feels like home, says Bishnoi Abu Dhabi, Dec 16: India leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi said it felt "like playing at h ...Read More >
Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured Venkatesh Iyer for seven crore rupees and Jacob Duffy for two crore rupees at the IPL Auction 2026. These acquisitions aim to strengthen the team as they enter the 2026 season as defending champions. The franchise focused on selective buys to maintain their title-winning core. Royal Challengers Bengaluru stepped into the IPL Auction 2026 in Abu Dhabi with a relatively tight purse, following a season of calculated releases aimed at fine-tuning a title-winning ...Read More >
Nagpur: Indian legends Viswanathan Anand and Koneru Humpy suffered defeats as the country's top three Grandmasters Gukesh D, Arjun Erigaisi and Praggnanandhaa R, drew their respective games on a day dominated by hosts UpGrad Mumba Masters in the Global Chess League (GCL), in Mumbai on Sunday.While the two outfits led by Indian icon players, including Anand's Ganges Grandmasters and world champion Gukesh's PBG Alaskan Knights, lost their season-3 league opener in contrasting fashion, the home tea ...Read More >
Srinagar, Dec 16 (PTI) Celebrations broke out in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Tuesday after local cricketer Auqib Nabi Dar secured a lucrative Rs 8.40 crore deal with Delhi Capitals at the IPL auction. Dar, a resident of Sheeri town in north Kashmir, was picked up by Delhi Capitals for the hefty sum, triggering scenes of jubilation in his neighbourhood. As news of his selection spread, family members, relatives, neighbours and friends thronged the Dar residence to celebrate the ac ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): A last-gasp win on the Prodigy board helped Fyers American Gambits overturn a deficit and seal a dramatic victory against reigning champions Triveni Continental Kings on Matchday 3 of the Global Chess League (GCL), a joint initiative of Tech Mahindra and FIDE, on Tuesday. The Gambits beat the Kings 10-8, following Ganges Grandmasters' 12-3 win over PBG Alaskan Knights, according to a release. Opening Matchday 3, Ganges Grandmasters continued their strong ru ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): A last-gasp win on the Prodigy board helped Fyers American Gambits overturn a deficit and seal a dramatic victory against reigning champions Triveni Continental Kings on Matchday 3 of the Global Chess League (GCL), a joint initiative of Tech Mahindra and FIDE, on Tuesday. The Gambits beat the Kings 10-8, following Ganges Grandmasters' 12-3 win over PBG Alaskan Knights, according to a release. Opening Matchday 3, Ganges Grandmasters continued their strong ru ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction concluded on December 16 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, headlined by a historic bidding war and unprecedented valuations for domestic talent. Australian all-rounder Cameron Green became the most expensive overseas player in Indian Premier League history after Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) secured his services for INR 25.20 crore. Why Cameron Green Will Receive Only INR 18 Crore Despite KKR's Bidding of INR 25.20 Crore At the IPL 2026 Auction? T ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) hosted a smaller-scale mini auction this year. The event marked the third consecutive time the auction was held outside India, taking place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Following the latest IPL mini auction, a number of high-quality foreign players went unsold, presenting a major opportunity for the Pakistan Super League (PSL 11) franchises to acquire their services. While the IPL's mini-auction focused on 77 available slots (including a maximum of 31 ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): Prashant Veer and Karthik Sharma, the two massive uncapped Indian signings made by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction, expressed their excitement to play under Indian and CSK icon MS Dhoni. Prashant and Karthik became the joint-most-expensive uncapped Indian players to be signed by an IPL franchise, getting Rs 14.20 crores each from CSK during the IPL Auction in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Speaking on JioStar during the ' ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Pune Grand Tour 2026, India's first-ever UCI 2.2 multi-stage road cycling race, on Tuesday unveiled its heritage-inspired Trophy at an august gathering in New Delhi. Crafted by the coppersmiths of Pune, famously known as the Tambat Aali community, the Pune Grand Tour Trophy is a symbol of the new India's spirit, scale, and ambition to achieve newer heights. Over the next 15 days, the glittering Trophy will travel across India, covering Rajasthan, Gujarat, ...Read More >
New Delhi: When Delhi Capitals picked Auqib Nabi for ₹8.4 crore at the IPL auction, the eight-figure price tag told only part of the story. For followers of Indian domestic cricket, the Jammu & Kashmir pacer's rise is less a surprise and more the reward for years of quiet, relentless work. Coming from Baramulla in north Kashmir, Nabi has never had the luxury of shortcuts. He has built his career spell by spell, season by season, emerging as J&K's bowling spearhead and one of the most consistent ...Read More >
Defending Indian Premier League (IPL) Champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) polished their title-winning squad with some key additions during the 2026 Auction held in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, December 16. The franchise had unsurprisingly retained the majority of their squad ahead of the auction, and had a purse of INR 16.40 crore. RCB made their first signing of the day by winning a bidding war against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to acquire the services of all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer for ...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 cho ...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 >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) Better late than never is a phrase that fits Auqib Nabi Dar like a perfectly-upright seam. At 29, when most fast bowlers are either established or quietly drifting out of the spotlight, Nabi has finally arrived through patience, persistence and a refusal to let geography decide his fate. His journey has not followed the straightest of lines, but then neither does the sharp outswinger that has come to define him as he walked away with a whopping deal of Rs 8.40 crore at ...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 cho ...Read More >
Star Madhya Pradesh all-rounder Mangesh Yadav (23) was snapped up by the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Tuesday for Rs 5.2 crore at the IPL 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi. He is coming off a 12-ball 28-run knock and a two-wicket haul against Punjab in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Notably, Mangesh made his domestic debut for Madhya Pradesh on Sunday, December 14, against Jharkhand. He went for 47 runs in his four overs but dismissed Rajandeep Singh as well. Mangesh is yet to ...Read More >
Suryakumar Yadav likely to remain captain despite recent poor batting form The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will pick India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad in the first week of January 2026. According to a report in news agency PTI on Monday (December 15), the BCCI's senior men's selection committee will announce the squad for India's five-match T20I series against New Zealand and T20 World Cup 2026 on the same date, which is likely to be in the first week of January 2026. According ...Read More >
LSG Full Squad, IPL 2026: made some interesting moves ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction. LSG's most high-profile trade has come in their acquisition of veteran India pacer Mohammed Shami, who has been brought in from Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for Rs 10 crore. The Sanjeev Goenka-owned outfit have let go of three big-money stars from the IPL 2025 mega auction, in the form of Indian spinner Ravi Bishnoi, Indian pacer Akash Deep and South African middle-order batter David Miller. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) 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 r ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], December 16 (ANI): India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy's all-round performance has helped his side Andhra Pradesh to clinch a nine-run win against in-form Jharkhand in a Super League Group A match at the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2025 at the DY Patil Academy on Tuesday. Nitish Kumar was named Player of the Match for his all-round performance. With this victory, Andhra Pradesh ended Jharkhand's nine-match winning streak in the ongoing domestic tournament. Also ...Read More >
Star Madhya Pradesh all-rounder Mangesh Yadav (23) was snapped up by the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Tuesday for Rs 5.2 crore at the IPL 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi. He is coming off a 12-ball 28-run knock and a two-wicket haul against Punjab in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Notably, Mangesh made his domestic debut for Madhya Pradesh on Sunday, December 14, against Jharkhand. He went for 47 runs in his four overs but dismissed Rajandeep Singh as well. Mangesh is yet to ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], December 16 (ANI): India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy's all-round performance has helped his side Andhra Pradesh to clinch a nine-run win against in-form Jharkhand in a Super League Group A match at the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2025 at the DY Patil Academy on Tuesday. Nitish Kumar was named Player of the Match for his all-round performance. With this victory, Andhra Pradesh ended Jharkhand's nine-match winning streak in the ongoing domestic tournament. Batti ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Efforts are underway not only to bring franchise cricket (Indian Premier League) back to M. Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru city but international matches as well, said newly elected president of Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) Venkatesh Prasad. The Chinnaswamy stadium is operated by KSCA and KSCA president stated "No international matches have been held at the Chinnaswamy stadium for the last 3 years." It may be recalled here the State Government withdrew hosting rights ...Read More >
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