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.
Bengaluru, Sep 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Central Zone took firm control of the 2025-26 Duleep Trophy final in Bengaluru on Friday, thanks to commanding centuries from Rajat Patidar and Yash Rathod on day two at Centre Of Excellence. Patidar struck a fluent 101 off 115 balls while Rathod remained unbeaten on 137, guiding Central to 384 for 5 at stumps on the second day at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. With that, Central now lead South Zone by 235 runs. The day had begun with Central trailing by 99 runs on a surface that offered movement under overcast skies. South Zone's Vasuki Koushik exploited the conditions brilliantly, dismissing captain Akshay Wadkar with a sharp inswinger that crashed into off stump. Gurjapneet Singh maintained the pressure with his lively pace and seam movement, unsettling the batters with deliveries in the mid-130s. He was soon rewarded when Shubham Sharma dragged on and later removed Danish Malewar, who had battled hard for a 53 off 120 balls. At 93 for 3 in the 33rd over, South had their tails up. But the arrival of Patidar changed the complexion of the game. The Central skipper settled quickly, driving Koushik crisply and rotating strike with Rathod. He reached his half-century off 72 balls, mixing patience with controlled aggression. A slice of fortune came when he was adjudged lbw to Ankit Sharma on 44, only for the replays to confirm a no-ball. Patidar made full use of the reprieve, marching to his 15th first-class hundred with characteristic stroke play -- sweeps, drives, and an upper-cut for six off Gurjapneet. His 167-run partnership with Rathod pulled Central not only into the lead but into a position of dominance. Rathod, at the other end, played a more measured innings initially, but once set, he too unfurled an array of shots. He clipped through midwicket, drove fluently, and punished anything loose. The 25-year-old reached his seventh first-class century after tea, celebrating with a roar before removing his helmet and gloves. Rathod ended the day unbeaten on 137, showcasing maturity and control. Although Gurjapneet struck again to remove Patidar for 101 and Nidheesh accounted for Upendra Yadav down the leg side, the momentum was firmly with Central. Rathod found a solid partner in Saransh Jain, fresh off a semi-final half-century, and the pair added 108 runs in the last session off 32 overs. South took the second new ball as late as the 101st over, but by then the pitch had eased out and offered little assistance. As the players walked off, Central, at 384 for 5 with Rathod and Jain unbeaten, looked primed to tighten their grip on the final. Brief scores: South Zone 149 trail Central Zone 384/5 in 104 overs (Yash Rathod 137 not out, Rajat Patidar 101; Gurjapneet Singh 3/74) by 235 runs.
Mumbai, December 4: As Team India prepares for the pink-ball day-night second Test against Australia at Adelaide Oval, all eyes will be on star India batter Virat Kohli, who has not only regained his form and confidence following a fine century at Perth but also holds an incredible record at the venue. Let's look at his records there. Virat Kohli's Record in Adelaide: A Look at How the Star Indian Batsman Has Performed at Adelaide Oval Ahead of IND vs AUS Pink-Ball Test in Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. His first match as Test captain during the 2014 series that included a statement-making 1 ...Read More >
Brendon Kleynhans is a maths teacher at South African College School, one of the country's most prestigious alma maters. It luxuriates in the leafiness all around the most genteel part of Cape Town, with Newlands a mere long boundary away. If that brings to your mind's eye a slight, chinless, reticent, bespectacled individual sporting a combover, a pocket protector and - dread word - slacks who declines to step out of the safety of suburbia, you need that eye tested. "During camps it's half-pace," Kleynhans told Cricbuzz in the Kingsmead nets on Tuesday as the South Africans completed their ...Read More >
November 28, 2024: In the first Test against England at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand's Kane Williamson played a pivotal role, helping the hosts reach 319/8 at stumps on Day 1. Williamson, making his return to international cricket after injury, played a composed innings, narrowly missing out on his 33rd Test century, as he was dismissed for 93. His knock was crucial in steadying the Black Caps' innings, following an early setback where Devon Conway (2) was dismissed cheaply. Williamson formed key partnerships with Tom Latham (47), Rachin Ravindra (34), and Daryl Mitchell (19), an ...Read More >
India have only one worry ahead of the second Test against Australia in Adelaide, and it became more clouded after the pink-ball warm-up game on Sunday at the Manuka Oval in Canberra. India are all set to welcome back captain Rohit Sharma in the line-up, after having missed the opening Test, but ae yet to figure out his batting position. Rohit did not travel with the Indian team to Perth as he stayed back in Mumbai for the birth of his second child. He joined the Indian camp midway through the opening Test and played his first match on Sunday in the warm-up tie against Australia Prime Ministe ...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 >
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 >
New Delhi [India], : Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh reflected on the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia and said that now it's Rohit Sharma's side to turn the tables. Travis Head's scintillating century at home, accompanied by brilliant bowling performances from Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins led Australia to a 10-wicket win at the Adelaide Oval in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Speaking exclusively to Star Sports, Harbhajan Singh said that India's best chances to win in the upcoming matches will be in Sydney and Melbourne. He added that both teams h ...Read More >
SS vs NC Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1 Big Cricket League T20 2024 Expert Advice: Southern Spartans will be taking on Northern Challengers in the first match of the Big Cricket League T20 2024 at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium, Vesu, Surat on 12th December at 7:30 PM IST. Get the best SS vs NC Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st match of the Big Cricket League T20 2024. Expert analysis and more. The Big Cricket League T20 2024 is set ...Read More >
Allan Border expresses his disappointment over the team's inability to contain Virat Kohli during the first Test in Perth Melbourne: Expressing his disappointment over the team's inability to contain Virat Kohli during the first Test in Perth, former Australia captain Allan Border questioned the tactics of skipper Pat Cummins. Kohli, who had not scored a Test century in 18 months, roared back to form with an unbeaten 100 in the second innings as India secured a thumping 295-run victory over the hosts. "I was really disappointed in the way we let Kohli roll on to a hundred without much resist ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 29 (ANI): Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting lauded star Indian batter Virat Kohli for a century against Australia at Perth, pointing out how trusting his game during the second innings paid off well for him. After a terrible home Test season against Bangladesh and New Zealand, with horrific outings against the Kiwis in a losing cause, Virat rose above all critics, questioning and doubts with yet another magnificent ton at Perth's Optus Stadium. With this century, he shattered many records as a visiting batter and continued his love affair with playing in Aust ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 12 (VOICE) Former India head coach Ravi Shastri said the only way a struggling Rohit Sharma can assert himself in the upcoming Brisbane Test is by throwing the first punch towards Australia as an opener. Rohit could only make nine runs in two innings as a number six batter in India's ten-wicket defeat to Australia at the Adelaide Oval, as the hosts' squared the five-match series 1-1. Those two scores meant Rohit is now averaging just 11.83 in his last six Tests. "That's where he's been at his best over the last eight or nine years. It's not that he's going to set the world on ...Read More >
When we lost 4 wickets in the powerplay, our batting collapsed and that's where we lost the game - Bengal captain after loss India National Cricket Team pacer Mohammed Shami achieved a massive feat in the history of the T20 cricket. The premier pacer completed 200 wickets in the shortest format of the game, becoming the 34th player to achieve the milestone. Mohammed Shami achieved the feat during the game against Baroda in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25. The match between Bengal and the Kr ...Read More >
India’s star batter Virat Kohli, ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, reflected on his memorable century on Perth’s challenging pitch during the 2018/19 series, calling it his best knock in Australia. However, Kohli faces immense pressure this series, struggling with form after scoring just 488 runs in 2024 at an average of 20.33. Once a dominant force in Test cricket, his performance has dipped since 2020, raising questions about his place in the team. With the five-Test series kicking off in Perth on November 22, Kohli aims to rediscover his magic on Australian soil and silence his c ...Read More >
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Kiwi batter Kane Williamson helped New Zealand seat in the driver's seat of the first Test match against England at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Thursday. Christchurch [New Zealand], November 28 (ANI): Kiwi batter Kane Williamson helped New Zealand seat in the driver's seat of the first Test match against England at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Thursday. At Day 01 stumps, New Zealand stood at 319/8 with Glenn Phillips (41*) and Tim Southee (10*) unbeaten on the crease. Also Read | Pakistan vs Zimbabwe Live Score Updates of 3rd ODI 2 ...Read More >
Surat, 13 December 2024: The Big Cricket League continued to thrill cricket fans as the Southern Spartans showcased their dominance against the Rajasthan Regals in the first game of the day. Winning the toss and electing to field, the Spartans' bowlers, led by Abhimanyu Mithun, restricted the Regals to a below-par score. The Regals had a shaky start, losing opener S Srinivas early for a struggling 3 off 8 balls. Sri Lankan legend T Dilshan played a steady hand, scoring 33 off 32 balls, but found ...Read More >
'Of course, if I get an opportunity to lead RCB, that is what I am there for, and I will be happy.' IMAGE: Rajat Patidar's name is doing rounds within RCB circles as their prospective captain for IPL 2025. Photograph: BCCI Rajat Patidar's international career did not take off as he would have liked, but the Madhya Pradesh batter is confident of 're-creating' the opportunity through domestic matches and make a comeback to the Indian team. Patidar's six innings against England earlier this year ...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-run opening partnership with veteran Usman Khawaja (38*). His innings featured six boundaries and two ...Read More >
In a remarkable feat during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Gujarat's Urvil Patel smashed a 28-ball century, making him the fastest Indian to achieve the milestone and the second-fastest in T20 history. Patel’s explosive knock of 113* off 35 balls helped Gujarat chase down 156 in just 10.2 overs. His innings featured 7 boundaries and 12 sixes, including 24 runs off 5 balls against Tripura captain Mandeep Singh. This innings broke Rishabh Pant’s previous record of 32 balls for the fastest T20 century by an Indian. Patel's power hitting has certainly added a new chapter to T20 cricket history! ...Read More >
Australia faces mounting pressure ahead of the second Test against India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with concerns over Marnus Labuschagne's form. Labuschagne has scored just 123 runs in his last 10 Test innings, sparking calls for his exclusion. Former pacer Mitchell Johnson suggests dropping him for domestic cricket, while young talent Sam Konstas impresses with a century in a warmup match. However, ex-England captain Michael Vaughan advises stability, warning against lineup changes that could disrupt team cohesion. He believes the Day-Night Test in Adelaide offers Labuschagne a chance to ...Read More >
Indore, December 3 (IANS): Gujarat opener Urvil Patel on Tuesday smashed his second T20 century in just six days, in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy against Uttarakhand at the Emerald High School Ground. Patel blazed to a 36-ball hundred, leading Gujarat to a commanding eight-wicket victory in just 13.1 overs. Patel's century made him the first batter in T20 cricket history to notch up two hundreds in fewer than 40 balls. This milestone comes hot on the heels of his record-breaking 28-ball century last week against Tripura on the same ground. Chasing a target of 183, Patel unleashed a breathtaki ...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 >
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-scoring matches and the breaking of numerous batting records. ALSO ON ABP Live | BGT: ICC Rates Four ...Read More >
New Delhi: The IPL 2025 mega auction has concluded, with all teams finalizing their squads of at least 18 players. As is often the case, the RCB management finds itself under scrutiny for its player selections. Retaining only three players -- Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Yash Dayal -- RCB entered the auction with three RTM (Right to Match) cards but opted to use just one, securing Swapnil Singh. Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif expressed his thoughts on RCB's decision to let Will Jacks go to Mumbai Indians for ₹5.25 crore in the IPL 2025 auction. Kaif termed it a "massive miss" for RC ...Read More >
Australia spinner Adam Zampa has received an apology from Cricket NSW after public criticism of his selection in a Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania. The controversy stemmed from claims that Cricket Australia (CA) pressured NSW to include Zampa over Tanveer Sangha, a claim CA denies, stating it only showed interest in Zampa for next year’s Sri Lanka tour. Despite the criticism, Zampa excelled in the match. NSW board director Stuart Clark criticized CA's alleged influence, sparking debate within the cricket community. Zampa remains focused on his long-form cricket ambitions, preparing for ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], December 15 (ANI): The Big Cricket League continued to deliver nail-biting action as the Mumbai Marines showcased resilience to secure a low-scoring victory against the Northern Challengers. The Challengers, batting first, got off to a blazing start courtesy of Shikhar Dhawan, who smashed a quick-fire 30 off just 15 balls. However, the team crumbled under relentless pressure from the Marines' bowlers, led by the Sri Lankan spinner M Pushpakumara, who delivered a sensational spell, claiming 4 wickets while conceding just 3 runs per over. Manpreet Gony also chipped in ...Read More >
New Delhi: Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul began India's pursuit on Day 4 of the third Test against Australia in Brisbane, aiming to close in on the hosts' 445-run total. While Rahul found his rhythm after surviving a first-ball reprieve, Rohit fell for just 10 runs. Batting at No. 6, Rohit's ongoing struggle with form continued, and his frustration was evident when he threw his gloves near the Indian dugout following his early dismissal, leaving fans on social media puzzled. Rohit's act of throwing his gloves sparked wild speculations on social media, with some fans questioning whether he is on th ...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 Shubman Gill with Washington Sundar in the XI, providing them an extra spin-bowling option alongside Rav ...Read More >
Vadodara, Jan 17 (PTI) Karun Nair's exploits in the Vijay Hazare Trophy was on Friday termed "nothing short of extraordinary" by batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, who urged the Vidarbha skipper to "keep going." Nair has been on a roll in India's premier 50-over domestic competition, averaging a mind-boggling 752 in seven innings after amassing 752 runs with five centuries and one fifty. Also Read | 'Every Moment Was Like a Dream': Kartik Aaryan Captures Dream Moment With President Droupadi Murmu and Murlikant Petkar at Rashtrapati Bhavan. "Scoring 752 runs in 7 innings with 5 centuries is no ...Read More >
New Delhi, January 21: Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli is set to return to the Ranji Trophy for Delhi's match against Railways, sources from the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) have confirmed. Kohli's last Ranji appearance was in November 2012 against Uttar Pradesh, where he managed scores of 14 and 42, falling to pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar in both innings. The 36-year-old, however, will not feature in Delhi's upcoming match against Saurashtra, starting January 23. Instead, Kohli has confirmed his availability for the match against Railways, scheduled for January 30. Kohli's ret ...Read More >