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.
VISAKHAPATNAM: The Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) has announced the appointment of Gary Stead, former head coach of the New Zealand national team, as Head Coach of its Senior Men's Team for the 2025-26 season. "Gary Stead is not just a coach -- he's a culture-builder," said ACA President Kesineni Sivanath. "His arrival signals our intent to raise the bar in talent development, tactical preparation, and operational discipline. ACA is thrilled to have him on board, and we are confident his mentorship will inspire our players and coaches alike." ACA secretary Sana Satish Babu said Stead's values aligned with the association's long-term vision. "Gary's appointment marks a new chapter in Andhra cricket. His global experience and values align perfectly with ACA's vision of building a legacy rooted in integrity, performance, and inclusivity. We warmly welcome him to our cricketing family and look forward to a transformative season ahead." Stead expressed his enthusiasm, saying, "I am honoured to join the Andhra Cricket Association as Head Coach of the Senior Men's Team for the 2025-26 season. The passion for cricket here is palpable, and ACA's commitment to legacy and development resonates deeply with me. I look forward to working closely with the players, support staff, and leadership to build a team that competes with heart and purpose."
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 >
Mithali Raj and Ravi Kalpana were honored with a stand and gate at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium as India face Australia in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025. As India and Australia face-off in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Sunday, Mithali Raj and Ravi Kalpana made history. The Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) had announced to name stands after former India captain Mithali and wicketkeeper-batter Ravi, which were officially unveiled on October 12, ah ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India] September 12 (ANI): The ICC Women Cricket World Cup 2025 Trophy Tour with DP World completes its Visakhapatnam visit, celebrating the spirit of women cricket and building anticipation for the upcoming global event, as per a release from DP World. The tour began on September 7 at the ACA-VDCA Stadium, one of the five venues for the World Cup, where senior Andhra Cricket Association officials, including Secretary Sana Sathish Babu and Joint Secretary Boyalla Vijay Kumar, welcomed the iconic trophy. The event brought together 70 women cricketers from the s ...Read More >
IMAGE: Fans pose with the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 trophy during the Trophy Tour with DP World in Guwahati. Photograph: ICC Guwahati's cricketing spirit took center stage as it played host to the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Trophy Tour. Marking a historic first for the city, the tour celebrated not just the game, but the power of sport to bring communities together and inspire the next generation. IMAGE: Students of NPS International School welcome the ICC Women's Cricket Worl ...Read More >
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], September 13 (ANI): Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) on Saturday announced the signing of New Zealand's former ICC World Test Championship winning coach, Gary Stead, for its Ranji team for 2025-26 season. ACA took to their Instagram handle to make the announcement. Also Read | Will Lionel Messi Play Tonight in Charlotte FC vs Inter Miami MLS 2025 Match? Here's the Possibility of LM10 Featuring in Starting XI. "BIG NEWS FOR ANDHRA CRICKET Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) appoints Gary Stead as head coach for the Ranji trophy team for the 2025-26 season! St ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: The Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) has appointed Gary Stead, former head coach of New Zealand, as Senior Men's Team Head Coach for the 2025-26 season. Stead recently finished New Zealand Cricket tenure. ACA President Kesineni Sivanath said, "Gary Stead is not just a coach but a culture-builder. His arrival signals our intent to raise the bar in talent development, tactical preparation, and operational discipline. We're confident his mentorship will inspire both players and coaches." Gary Stead said, "I am honoured to join the ACA as Head Coach of the Senior Men's team for th ...Read More >
Haridwar: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sakshi Maharaj on Sunday demanded that hotel, dhaba and eatery owners on the Kanwar Yatra routes should display their names and identities on boards outside their business establishments. The owners, who hide their identities under fake names, on the Kanwar Yatra routes should not be spared, he told reporters here. "Tampering with faith of the Hindu devotees during the Kanwar Yatra will not be tolerated," said the Unnao MP. The food shops on the Kanwar Yatra routes should have a board outside with the names of their owners clearly written on them, h ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): Just months after completing a seven-year reign as head coach of New Zealand Men team, Gary Stead is back in the Black Caps setup. The 53-year-old has been announced as a coaching addition to the Kiwis high-performance team. According to New Zealand Cricket, his role will entail supporting player and coach development, along with high-performance programmes. It the latest chapter in an association with the team that spans 34 years, as both a player and coach. He played five Tests for New Zealand, all in 1999. Stead stepped down as coach of the Black C ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 12 (VOICE) Ahead of WPL 2025 auctions, the Adani Sportsline-owned Gujarat Giants have announced that Pravin Tambe and Daniel Marsh have joined their coaching staff as bowling and batting coaches, respectively. In first two seasons of the WPL, the Giants amassed just four points on both occasions to finish at last position on the points table. The franchise also said former India captain Mithali Raj has moved on from being their mentor-cum-advisor, a role which she served in for the first two seasons. In November, Mithali was appointed as the mentor of Women's Cricket Operation ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): Just months after completing a seven-year reign as head coach of New Zealand's Men's team, Gary Stead is back in the Black Caps setup. The 53-year-old has been announced as a coaching addition to the Kiwis' high-performance team. Also Read | On Which Channel Nepal vs West Indies 2025 Live Telecast Will Be Available in India? How To Watch NEP vs WI T20I Cricket Matches Free Live Streaming Online?. According to New Zealand Cricket, his role will entail supporting player and coach development, along with high-performance programmes. It's the latest chapt ...Read More >
New Delhi [India] June 6 (ANI): New Zealand Cricket have confirmed the appointment of Rob Walter as men's national team head coach, following the departure of Gary Stead, according to the ICC website. Walter will be taking over mid-June, and his first assignment will be a tour to Zimbabwe in July. His contract runs until the end of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in New Zealand and Australia in late 2028. Walter comes in having overseen the South African white-ball teams until April this year, stepping down after the Proteas' ICC Champions Trophy campaign. During his tenure, the Proteas made hi ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Come Saturday and people can whistle into Srinagar on a train as Northern Railway has notifed regular Vande Bharat Express services between Katra and the city. PM Narendra Modi will flag off the first passenger train to the Kashmir Valley on Friday from Katra.The service will be operational for six days a week with no train on Wednesday, railways said. More trains would be deployed depending on demand at a later stage, officials added. From Saturday, a pair of Vande Bharat trains will operate on the Srinagar-Katra-Srinagar route with an intermediate halt at Banihal. Journey time wil ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 13 (PTI) The Andhra Cricket Association on Saturday appointed former New Zealand cricketer and coach Gary Stead as their head coach for the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season. Stead left his role with New Zealand after a successful stint between 2018-2025, guiding the Kiwis to three finals in limited-overs cricket, including the 2019 ODI World Cup, 2021 T20 World Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy. He also won the World Test Championship 2019-21 final with New Zealand against India. The 53-year-old had also coached the New Zealand women's team to the final of the 2009 ODI World Cup a ...Read More >
Vijayawada: Recognising woman cricketer Nallapureddy Sree Charani's outstanding performance on the global stage, the NDA coalition government in AP has presented her a cash reward ₹2.5 crore. Charani had played a crucial role in India lifting the coveted ICC Women's One-Day International World Cup. Education and IT minister Nara Lokesh personally handed over the cheque to the cricketer during a meeting at his Undavalli residence on Wednesday. In addition, the state government announced other incentives involving a 500-square-yard house site in Visakhapatnam and a Group-I rank post in the sta ...Read More >
Former India captain Mithali Raj is set to leave her role as mentor of the Women's Premier League franchise Gujarat Giants ahead of the WPL 2025 Auction, according to media reports. Mithali reportedly had signed a three-year contract with the side but that is set to end early. In the first two seasons of the WPL, the Giants finished last on the table with four points on both occasions. In November, the former batter was appointed the mentor of Women's Cricket Operations by the Andhra Cricket As ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam: Celebrating the spirit of women's cricket and building anticipation for the upcoming global event, ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Trophy Tour with DP World completes its Visakhapatnam visit. The tour began on September 7 at ACA-VDCA Stadium, one of the five venues for the World Cup, where senior Andhra Cricket Association officials, including secretary Sana Sathish Babu and joint secretary Boyalla Vijay Kumar, welcomed the iconic trophy. The event brought together 70 women cricketers from the State, offering a moment of inspiration for the next generation. One of the high ...Read More >
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], September 13 (ANI): Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) on Saturday announced the signing of New Zealand's former ICC World Test Championship winning coach, Gary Stead, for its Ranji team for 2025-26 season. ACA took to their Instagram handle to make the announcement. "BIG NEWS FOR ANDHRA CRICKET Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) appoints Gary Stead as head coach for the Ranji trophy team for the 2025-26 season! Stead, who led New Zealand as head coach from 2018 until June 2025, comes with a massive experience of 268 matches across Tests, ODIs and T20Is, boast ...Read More >
Vijayawada: The Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) has appointed internationally renowned coach Gary Stead as the Head Coach of the Senior Men's Team for the upcoming 2025-26 season. The announcement was made by ACA officials here on Saturday. Stead, who recently completed a successful stint with New Zealand Cricket is widely respected for his strategic acumen, player development skills, and proven ability to build high-performance teams across formats. ACA President and Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath alias Chinni hailed Stead's arrival, describing him as "not just a coach, but a culture-buil ...Read More >
IMAGE: One of Gary Stead's biggest achievements as the New Zealand coach was their 3-0 series whitewash in India last year. Photograph: BCCI The Andhra Cricket Association on Saturday appointed former New Zealand cricketer and coach Gary Stead as their head coach for the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season. Stead left his role with New Zealand after a successful stint between 2018-2025, guiding the Kiwis to three finals in limited-overs cricket, including the 2019 ODI World Cup, 2021 T20 World Cup and ...Read More >