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: Franchises opened their purses freely at the IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi, splashing big money to secure their preferred targets. Kolkata Knight Riders stole the spotlight by spending a record Rs 25.20 crore to sign Australian all-rounder Cameron Green, while also shelling out Rs 18 crore to rope in Sri Lankan fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana during Tuesday's proceedings.Uncapped Indian players also commanded significant attention, with Uttar Pradesh's 20-year-old left-arm spinner Pra ...Read More >
Srinagar- Jammu and Kashmir cricket witnessed a historic moment on Tuesday as Baramulla-born fast bowler Auqib Nabi Dar scripted history at the IPL 2026 mini auction, landing a blockbuster deal worth ₹8.40 crore with Delhi Capitals after a fierce and prolonged bidding war. The uncapped right-arm pacer, who entered the auction with a relatively low base price, quickly became one of the most sought-after names of the day. Several franchises showed keen interest as his price escalated rapidly, bef ...Read More >
Messi landed in Kolkata at 01:30 local time. Thousands lined the roads and congregated outside his hotel to catch a glimpse of him. The day began with the meet-and-greet ticket holders first up from 09:00 to 10:30. Then the day took a strange twist. A 70ft statue of Messi lifting the World Cup was unveiled by the former Barcelona icon. But he was not present - it was a virtual unveiling. He was on a video screen and pressed a button on a remote control. At this point a blue sheet dropped to ...Read More >
Chennai Super Kings have hedged their bets on two youngsters in the IPL 2026 Auction. With the second highest purse on the auction, CSK smashed the record for the most expensive uncapped player twice, spending ₹14.20 Crore each on Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma. The latter is a keeper batter, having impressed with his hitting skills in domestic cricket. Chennai Super Kings have hedged their bets on two youngsters in the IPL 2026 Auction. With the second highest purse on the auction, CSK smash ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Australia all-rounder Cameron Green made headlines on Tuesday after being roped in by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for a record sum of Rs. 25.20 crore at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction, underway at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Due to a mistake by his manager during the player auction registration, Green was registered as a batter. However, he clarified later that he'd be available to bowl as well at the tournament. By marking his ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders dominated proceedings at the IPL players' auction on Tuesday, making two headline signings by spending Rs 25.20 crore on Australian all-rounder Cameron Green and Rs 18 crore to secure Sri Lankan fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana. While big money flowed for overseas stars, Indian batters Prithvi Shaw and Sarfaraz Khan were among the notable names to remain unsold despite strong recent performances.Green's acquisition rewrote the record books as he went past fellow A ...Read More >
Uttar Pradesh's Prashant Veer on Tuesday (December 16) became the most expensive uncapped player in Indian Premier League (IPL) history. The all-rounder came in at the base price of Rs. 30 lakhs and was signed by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for a whopping Rs. 14.20 crore. A middle-order big-hitter, Prashant has played nine official T20s, scoring 112 runs at a strike-rate of 167.16. He also bowls left-arm spin, and already has 12 wickets to his name at an average of 16.66 so far in his T20 career. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Though Cameron became the most expensive overseas buy in the Indian Premier League history after fetching a staggering Rs 25.20 crore bid from three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the Australian all-rounder will only take home Rs 18 crore, in accordance with the new "maximum fee" rule. The rule was introduced last year to address the shared concern of franchises that some overseas players were registering solely at mini auctions to exploit the sup ...Read More >
IMAGE: Noah Lyles said the new approach will push him to reach those limits in training and beyond which he never has been through. Photograph: Noah Lyles/Instagram For Olympics 100m gold medallist and multiple-time world champion American sprinter Noah Lyles, 2026 season and beyond will be about having an "all-or-nothing" mentality. Lyles, who aims to beat the legendary Usain Bolt's records in 100m and 200m events, says his new approach would demand his body to produce something never happene ...Read More >
Rajasthan Royals face a challenge in the upcoming mini-auction with a limited purse of ₹16.05 crore. They aim to address their need for a tearaway pacer and a quality Indian spinner, while also seeking middle-order reinforcement. Key targets include Ravi Bishnoi, Mustafizur Rahman, and Abhinav Manohar to bolster their squad. The management of Rajasthan Royals (RR) surprised many when they traded away a seasoned and familiar performer Sanju Samson, who had worn the pink jersey for several seaso ...Read More >
Sarfaraz Khan sent a stunning message to the franchises ahead of the IPL 2026 Auction with an 18-ball half-century for Mumbai during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Super League B match against Haryana on Sunday. It was a brilliant knock from the batter as he scored 64 off just 25 deliveries with the help of 9 fours and 3 sixes. The knock was filled with some cheeky ramps and lap shots off the left-armer Ishant Bhardwaj. The aggressive innings came at the right moment for Sarfaraz, who will be looki ...Read More >
Mumbai, December 16: The Sri Lankan sling arm action pacer Matheesha Pathirana had a massive payday as he was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for a whopping Rs 18 crore during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction on Tuesday. Pathirana earlier played for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and was released by the franchise for Rs 13 crore. The 22-year-old Sri Lankan pacer who depicts Lasith Malinga in bowling action. His base price was set at Rs 2 crore and was sold to KKR for Rs 18 crore du ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 16: KRAFTON India today announced the opening of registrations for the 5th edition of BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA SERIES (BGIS) 2026, the country's biggest and most inclusive Open-to-All esports tournament. The announcement marks the kickoff of India's first major LAN esports cycle of the year and builds on the momentum of KRAFTON's 2026 Esports Roadmap revealed at BMIC. Also Read | KKR Team in IPL 2026: Players Bought by Kolkata Knight Riders at Indian Pr ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings enter the IPL auction with a purse of Rs 11.50 crore and four slots to fill, including two overseas positions, as the franchise looks to make final tweaks to its squad. PBKS have released a few high-profile names, most notably Glenn Maxwell, along with Josh Inglis, Aaron Hardie and Kyle Jamieson, indicating a clear shift in combination and overseas balance ahead of the new season.The Kings have retained a strong and well-rounded core, led by skipper Shreyas Iyer. The batt ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals head into the IPL auction with a purse of Rs 16.05 crore and nine slots to fill, including one overseas position, following a reshuffle that has raised eyebrows across the league. The Royals have released several prominent names, most notably former captain Sanju Samson, along with Nitish Rana, Akash Madhwal, Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga, signalling a significant shift in team strategy ahead of the new season.Despite the exits, Rajasthan have retained a st ...Read More >
Royal Challengers Bengaluru may be the defending champions, but the franchise still has a few gaps to address ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction. RCB head into the auction with a purse of just over ₹16 crore, having trimmed their title-winning squad to allow for smart, targeted additions rather than major changes. Before the RCB management makes its picks from the auction pool, former RCB captain and JioStar expert, Anil Kumble, spoke exclusively to CNN-News18, where he shared his thoughts on ...Read More >
The 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League is likely to begin on Thursday, March 26, according to a Cricbuzz report published a day before the mini-auction. The report also added that the final is expected to be played on May 31, which would make the tournament a little over two months in duration. Whether the tournament will kick off at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, the home ground of defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, is still under review. The BCCI withdrew hosting rights from ...Read More >
The IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 auction is set to be held in Abu Dhabi on December 16. With 369 players going under the hammer, the 10 sides will be looking to give it their best shot in hopes of getting the biggest names within their ranks ahead of the new edition of the IPL. Ahead of the auction, former India all-rounder Suresh Raina took centre stage and backed five-time champions Chennai Super Kings to go after India batter Sarfaraz Khan. "The form Sarfaraz is in, even if he plays fou ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 16 (PTI) The 19th Indian Premier League will be held from March 26 to May 31 but it remains to be seen if defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru's home base gets a game after a deadly stampede halted all big-ticket cricket at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. As per established norms, the Chinnaswamy should host the tournament opener given the home side, RCB, won the IPL 2025 title but that is unlikely to be clear till the time BCCI comes out with the full-scale schedule. The ven ...Read More >
Ambi (Pune), Dec 16 (PTI) Out-of-favour India all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer made an impactful half-century for Madhya Pradesh but couldn't stop Punjab from winning the inconsequential Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Super League Group A tie by two wickets here on Tuesday. Interestingly, Venkatesh's knock came hours before he was set to go under the hammer at the mini IPL auction in Abu Dhabi. With Venkatesh in full flow at the top, the soon-to-be 31 scored a 43-ball 70 studded with eight boundaries and t ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 16: The 19th Indian Premier League will be held from March 26 to May 31 but it remains to be seen if defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru's home base gets a game after a deadly stampede halted all big-ticket cricket at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. As per established norms, the Chinnaswamy should host the tournament opener given the home side, RCB, won the IPL 2025 title but that is unlikely to be clear till the time BCCI comes out with the full-scale schedule. The venue wa ...Read More >
Pune [Maharashtra], December 16 (ANI): Punjab pulled off a thrilling two-wicket victory over Madhya Pradesh (MP) in a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025-26 Super League Group A clash at the DY Patil Academy, Pune, on Tuesday. In a match to remember, Punjab chased down a challenging target of 226, thanks to stellar performances by Harnoor Singh, Salil Arora, and Ramandeep Singh, sealing the win in the final over of an edge-of-the-seat contest. Put into bat, Madhya Pradesh posted a formidable 225 for 8 ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 16 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara said that legspinner Ravi Bishnoi could be the most expensive Indian player at the Indian Premier League (IPL) season 2026 auction, set to take place on December 16 in Abu Dhabi. Ravi Bishnoi made an immediate impact with Punjab Kings in IPL 2020, earning an Emerging Player nomination for his bowling in pressure situations. His career took a major turn after joining Lucknow Super Giants in 2022, where he ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction approaches, franchises are gearing up to strengthen their squads with a mix of star players and promising uncapped talent. Ahead of the auction on Tuesday, former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan weighed in on fast bowlers who could attract strong bids. The 2026 auction will take place in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. The player list for the 2026 season auction has been finalised, with 350 players, including 240 Ind ...Read More >
The Pune Grand Tour 2026 is expected to witness participation of 28 competitive teams from across the globe, including 4 national teams representing some of the world's best cycling nations. India will field 2 national teams' namely, 'India A' and 'India B'. India's sporting landscape is poised for a historic moment as the country prepares to host its first-ever UCI 2.2 Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026 - a Continental Team's Men's Elite Road Cycling Race. Scheduled from 19 to 23 January 2026 in the v ...Read More >
Jasprit Bumrah did not play any part in the third T20I between India and South Africa at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium inb Dharamsala on Sunday. The Indian fast bowler had to return home for personal reasons before the third T20I in Dharamsala. According to reliable sources, a very close family member of the bowler is currently hospitalised, necessitating his return. "If all goes well, then he might return for the fourth or even fifth game (in Ahmedabad). But first priority ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India's teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi once again lit up the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup with his power-hitting on Tuesday at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai, smashing three sixes and five fours to reach a rapid fifty off just 25 balls against Malaysia.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Sent in to bat, India's innings got off to a shaky start as captain Ayush Mhatre (14) and Vihaan Malhotra (7) fell cheaply inside the first five overs, leaving India re ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) India all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer delivered a timely reminder of his credentials with a polished 70 off 43 deliveries for Madhya Pradesh in a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite 2025 Super League Group A fixture against Punjab at the DY Patil Academy, Ambi, Pune, on Tuesday. His innings was laced with eight boundaries and two sixes, underlining his ability to control the tempo in the middle order. The performance came just a few hours before the IPL 2026 auction, se ...Read More >
Punjab Kings enter the IPL 2026 mini-auction with a clear strategy, aiming to fill four crucial slots with a healthy purse. They are targeting an explosive middle-order hitter, a dependable wicketkeeper, and an additional Indian bowling option to strengthen their squad. The team seeks to make targeted, high-impact additions rather than wholesale changes. Punjab Kings head into the IPL 2026 mini-auction walking a fine line, one misstep away from another costly gamble, yet just a few smart calls ...Read More >
Lucknow, Dec 16 (PTI) 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 miss ...Read More >
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