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.
Youngest Indian Premier League (IPL) centurion Vaibhav Suryavanshi made his Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) debut on Friday as the Rajasthan Royals star played both kabaddi and cricket, during the launch event of the 2025 season in Visakhapatnam. Wearing a Rajasthan Royals kit, Suryavanshi made his way into the playing arena and played kabaddi with the PKL stars. He then also played cricket with the same. The kabaddi players also tried their hand at cricket with Suryavanshi.
While world No 3 India had a disappointing T20 World Cup in October, failing to make it past the group stage, the sixth-ranked West Indies made their way to the semifinal where they lost to runner-up New Zealand. "They're the top four for a reason because they probably are a better team and have better records. But at the same time I feel like every team is really starting to compete now," Matthews said when asked if the gap between top-ranked teams and those in the bottom was big. "When you lo ...Read More >
WPL 2025 Auction: The WPL 2025 auction is scheduled for December 15 in Bengaluru, with 120 players, including 91 Indians and 29 international stars, up for selection. The event will see franchises compete for spots to build their squads, with 19 available positions remaining. Key players like Tejal Hasabnis, Heather Knight, and Deandra Dottin are among the prominent names. Fans can watch the auction live on Sports18 and JioCinema, starting at 3 PM IST.The much-awaited Women's Premier League (WPL) ...Read More >
Mumbai, January 10: India tearaway Varun Aaron on Friday announced his retirement from "representative cricket" bringing an end to his journey, which began in 2011. In a country that has starved for explosive pacers, Varun announced himself to the world as a genuine quick. He made the headlines by clocking 153 kph during the 2010-11 Vijay Hazare Trophy final against Gujarat. With the sheer pace with which he bowled and consistent performances, Varun looked set to become the next big thing in the world of cricket. ICC Chairman Jay Shah To Be Felicitated by BCCI During Special General Meeting. ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 28 (ANI): The Delhi Redz will take on the Chennai Bulls in the first-ever final of season 1 of the Rugby Premier League (RPL). In the semi-finals, on Saturday evening, at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex, the Chennai Bulls stormed past the Bengaluru Bravehearts, after which the Delhi Redz raised the bar and thwarted the challenge of the Hyderabad Heroes, who had finished as the table toppers in the league stage, as per a press release from RPL. Also Read | India Women's Hockey Team Suffers 0-3 Defeat Against China in FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25. I ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Apart from stand-in skipper Smriti Mandhana, another India cricketer created a flutter with her performance against England in the first T20I at Trent Bridge, Nottingham on Saturday. Wearing a blue headband over her pixie haircut, left-arm spinner Shree Charani hogged the spotlight on T20I debut by claiming four wickets for 12 runs to help India hand England their heaviest defeat, by a comprehensive 97 runs. The 20-year-old, who had played five ODIs since her international debut in April, showed her mettle to announce her arrival in the shortest format for India with a bang. Indi ...Read More >
Hardik Pandya played an excellent knock of 69 runs in 30 balls to lead Baroda to a three-wicket win over Tamil Nadu in a high-scoring Group B match at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Wednesday. Hardik's innings included four 4s and seven 6s. Out of those seven sixes, four came in the 17th over bowled by left-arm pacer Gurjapneet Singh. Chasing a stiff total of 222, Baroda was at 121 for 4 when Hardik came out to bat after the dismissal of his elder brother Krunal. The equation came down to 66 needed off 24 balls when Gurjapneet, a 6'3" seamer bought for Rs 2.2 crore by five-time Indian Prem ...Read More >
New Delhi: Small package and big bang, this fits perfectly on 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who has scored a half-century in the Under-19 Asia Cup match for India. He scored this half-century in the match played against UAE. The youngster smashed six sixes in the innings and roared against UAE, apart from him, opener Ayush's bat also roared. He also played a half-century innings. On the basis of a partnership of more than 100 runs between these two, India entered the semi-finals of the Under-19 Asia Cup. Let us tell you that in the recently held IPL 2025 auction in Saudi Arabia, Vaibhav Su ...Read More >
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday honored the state's emerging cricket sensation, 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, at his residence. Recognized as a "Wonder Boy," Vaibhav has impressed cricket enthusiasts with his outstanding performance in the U-19 Asia Cup, where he scored back-to-back fifties for India. CM Nitish felicitated Vaibhav with a shawl and extended his heartfelt congratulations. He praised the young cricketer's talent and wished him continued success in his future endeavors. BCA's Contribution Highlighted The Chief Minister also honored Rakesh Kumar Tiwari, P ...Read More >
NEW DELHI : Shreyas Iyer's off-field value is rising in tandem with his on-field success. Punjab Kings' second appearance in the Indian Premier League (IPL) final after an eleven-year wait will likely boost Iyer's brand value by 20-25%, according to talent consultants. With his unbeaten 87-run captain's knock in the qualifier 2 against Mumbai Indians on 1 June, Iyer achieved the rare feat of leading three different IPL teams into the final -- a first in the history of the world's second-richest sports league. Iyer led Kolkata Knight Riders to the title in 2024 and Delhi Capitals to their fir ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In a significant boost for 'Make in India' and 'Atmanirbharta' in the aerospace and defence sector, and Hyderabad's growing stature as a global aerospace hub, the complete fuselage of the Rafale fighter jet will now be made in India at Hyderabad. This move marks the first time that these Rafale components will be manufactured outside France for the Indian as well as global markets.French aerospace major Dassault Aviation has signed four production transfer agreements with Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) for manufacturing key sections of the Rafale fighter jet, including the lateral ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 6 (ANI): A complaint has been filed against cricketer Virat Kohli at the Cubbon Park Police Station in connection with the June 4 stampede near Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium that claimed 11 lives and left dozens injured. The complainant, social activist HM Venkatesh, accused Kohli of promoting what he described as "gambling through IPL," alleging it incited the massive crowd that led to the tragedy. Also Read | PM Narendra Modi's Panch Pran Initiative Inspired by Shivaji Maharaj's Hindavi Swaraj, Says Jyotiraditya Scindia. Police said the complaint will ...Read More >
From Lucknow To Stars: 5 Lesser-Known Facts About Shubhanshu Shukla - 1st Indian On International Space Station The cricketing world is currently abuzz with rumors and speculation that India's wicket-keeper batter and currently Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson can join Five-Time IPL Champions Chennai Super Kings anytime soon ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. According to reports, CSK is willing to offer their Two Champion players in order to get Sanju in the Anubden. Former analyst of South Africa and Royal Challengers Bengaluru Prasanna Aghoram, posted a cryptic tweet confirmin ...Read More >
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 13-year-old cricket prodigy, becomes the youngest player signed for IPL, bought by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 1.10 crore. His achievement has sparked pride in his hometown, with family replaying a vital role in his journey. Vaibhav marks a new era for young talent in cricket. In a groundbreaking moment for Indian cricket, 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi has made history by becoming the youngest player ever signed by the Indian Premier League (IPL). Acquired by the Rajasthan Royals for a staggering Rs 1.10 crore during the IPL 2025 auction, Vaibhav's remarkable achievement ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 11 (ANI): Launched to bring the excitement of street cricket to a professional platform and showcase the country's cricketing talent, the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) became an instant success during its inaugural season earlier this year. According to a press release, the league's second season is scheduled to be held in Mumbai from January 26 to February 15, 2025. "Indian Street Premier League is a great platform for India's cricket talent, and the inaugural season highlighted the immense potential of this tournament. ISPL not only created oppor ...Read More >
Mumbai, May 20 (PTI) Around 65 per cent of fans of T20 cricket league IPL polled expect to see a new trophy winner this year with Royal Challengers Bangalore emerging as the favourite, according to a survey. The survey of more than 5,000 cricket fans, including Gen Zs, till May 5 found that 12 per cent of fans want to see Delhi Capitals as winner while 7 per cent rooted for Punjab Kings, the 23 Watts Insights Studio, which conducted the poll, stated. The survey, The IPL Pulse, explores how India's Cricket fandom, especially Gen Zs, are engaging with the league, reacting to its evolving forma ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 5 (ANI): A day after the tragic stampede during the IPL victory celebration event of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Bengaluru that left 11 dead and dozens injured, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said that a one-member commission has been formed to probe the incident. CM Siddaramaiah also announced that the state government has decided to suspend top police department officials, including the Commissioner of Bengaluru City Police. Speaking to the media, the Karnataka CM stated, 'Under the chairmanship of Justice Michael D'Cunha, ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 7 (ANI): Two top Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) officials -- secretary A Shankar and treasurer ES Jairam -- resigned from their posts during an emergency managing committee meeting held on Saturday, accepting 'moral responsibility' for stampede near M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The incident occurred during celebrations following Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) maiden IPL title win and claimed 11 lives and left dozens injured. KSCA President Raghuram Bhat confirmed the development, saying that the resignations were discussed and accep ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) requires a 12-16-week operating window to rival the brand value of leading global sports leagues like the NFL, NBA, and Premier League, according to Punjab Kings co-owner Mohit Burman. With a per-match value of USD 16.8 million, the IPL ranks second only to the NFL (USD 36.8 million). However, it still trails its global competitors in overall brand value. According to investment bank Houlihan Lokey, the IPL is valued at approximately USD 16 billion. By comparison, a single NFL franchise, the Dallas Cowboys, is worth USD 9 billion, followed by the New York Yanke ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Jun 8: The Indian Premier League needs a 12-16 week operating window to match the brand value of top sporting leagues in the world including the NFL, NBA and Premier League, reckons Punjab Kings co-owner Mohit Burman. At USD 16.8 million, the IPL is only behind NFL (USD 36.8 million) in terms of per-match value but needs to catch up with its global rivals like NFL and leading European football leagues when it comes to the overall brand value pecking order. According to leading investment bank Houlihan Lokey, the IPL is valued at roughly USD 16 billion while one NFL franchise Dalla ...Read More >
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday said authorities cannot go against demolition orders issued by courts and stressed that displaced residents have been provided accommodation.Her words came in the wake of the recent Madrasi Camp demolition for which the opposition Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has criticised her. AAP has targeted Gupta, and alleged that the displaced Madrasi Camp residents were provided homes in faraway Narela, and those lack basic amenities.Attending an event to mark the construction of a Jan Sewa camp at a slum cluster in the Haiderpur area, Gupta told reporters: "In t ...Read More >
Patna, Dec 12 (PTI) Cricket prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who recently became the youngest player ever to secure an Indian Premiere League contract, called on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday. Suryavanshi, who was accompanied by his father Sanjiv, met Kumar at the official residence of the Chief Minister. The teenager was presented with a shawl by Kumar, in the presence of Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary, among others. Hailing from Samastipur district of north Bihar, the young player made headlines last month when he signed a contract with Rajasthan Royals, becoming the youngest play ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 7 (ANI): Top senior officials of Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), secretary A Shankar and treasurer ES Jairam, tendered their resignations from their posts, taking 'moral responsibility' for the stampede that took place near M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday ahead of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team's felicitation after winning their Indian Premier League (IPL) title by defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a tight final on Tuesday. As per ESPNCricinfo, the resignation has been submitted to the president of the board, Raghuram Bhat. Also in Be ...Read More >
Bengaluru [India], : For Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar who will be returning to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad for the second time after being picked in the Indian Premier League 2025 auction, feels, it is more than just a professional opportunity it is a heartfelt homecoming and a very special one. Interestingly, both the players have worn the RCB jersey before but never shouldered the bowling responsibilities at the 'Chinnaswamy' in any of the past seasons of IPL. Both are eager ...Read More >
June 5 (Reuters) - India's new test captain Shubman Gill knows he has big shoes to fill after the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli but he wants to develop his own style of leadership, he said on Thursday. Rohit and Kohli, former skippers and batting mainstays of the team, both quit test cricket weeks before the start of India's five-test series in England. Gill, 25, impressed as captain of Indian Premier League (IPL) side Gujarat Titans, leading them to the playoffs. "The pressure c ...Read More >
Image: Virat Kohli with Karnataka's Vice -Minister DK Shivakumar during the arrival of RCB at HAL airport in Bengaluru on Wednesday after their IPL 2025 title Triumph. Photo: Ani Photo A complaint has been filed against Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Starbag Virat Kohli at the police station of Cubbon Park in connection with the Sampede of 4 June near the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru that lived and did not injure dozens. The complainant, HM Venkatesh, accused Kohli of promoting what he described as 'gambling by IPL', claiming that it encouraged the enormous crowd that led to the tragedy ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) In September 2019, a teenager with a jaw-dropping bat swing and a fearless attitude lit up Indian cricket. Shafali Verma, then just 15, exploded onto the international scene with a power game that left many opposition bowlers rattled. But in sports, evolution is inevitable, and in Shafali's case, it became essential. As India kick off its five-match T20I series against England in Nottingham, Shafali, now 21, returns to the national fold with the same aggression, but now layered with wisdom, sharpness in the game and a desire to get bigger scores at the inte ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (Reuters) -This year's Asia Cup hangs in the balance following the recent clashes between tournament hosts India and arch-rivals Pakistan. Already-soured relations between the nuclear-armed neighbours further worsened after four days of intense fighting before a ceasefire was announced last month. India are scheduled to host the Asia Cup, a flagship event of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), in September but uncertainty lingers over the T20 tournament. "To be honest, we have had no discussions within the board about the Asia Cup," a top official of the Indian cricket board (BCCI) t ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Thursday took strong action against the police officers allegedly responsible for the Bengaluru stampede, suspending several high-ranking officials, including the city's police commissioner. Addressing a press conference, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also announced a one-man commission to probe the lapses that triggered the deadly stampede. "Cubbon Park Police Station police inspector, station house master, station house officer, ACP, Central Division DCP, cricket stadium in-charge, additional commissioner of police, commissioner of police have been susp ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India] June 6 (ANI): Following the death of 11 people in a stampede on Wednesday near the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), DNA (event management company) officials have been taken into custody and are being taken for medical tests, on Friday. On June 4, the incident happened at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy stadium as a huge crowd of nearly three lakh people had gathered to witness the victory celebration of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, which won the Indian Premier League (IPL). https://x.com/ANI/status/1930900689351303502 Karnataka Pol ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 7 (ANI): Two top Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) officials -- secretary A Shankar and treasurer ES Jairam -- resigned from their posts during an emergency managing committee meeting held on Saturday, accepting "moral responsibility" for stampede near M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The incident occurred during celebrations following Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) maiden IPL title win and claimed 11 lives and left dozens injured. Also Read | VPL 2025 Points Table Updated With Net Run Rate: Bharat Rangers At Top Spot, Pagariya Strikers Ra ...Read More >