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.
Jaipur: Cricket Academy of Pathans (CAP) on Monday announced the grand inauguration of its 37th centre at Presidency School in Ajmer (Rajasthan), a key milestone that establishes its fifth centre in the state and extends its commitment to nurture the emerging talent across the region. The inauguration was led by Yusuf Pathan, the celebrated former Indian cricketer and the co-founder of Cricket Academy of Pathans (CAP); his presence backed the academy's dedication to upholding the highest standards of player development and mentorship. "Our objective is to ensure that talent and potential are identified and developed in every corner of the country," said Yusuf Pathan. "This new centre in Ajmer is a pivotal step in our ongoing mission to expand our footprint and contribute meaningfully to the future of the sport by providing world-class training and mentorship to young athletes."With a proven track record of training over 15,000 students and guiding more than 450 cricketers to high-level competitions, including the Ranji Trophy and other premier domestic tournaments, CAP continues to solidify its position as a key player in fostering the next generation of cricketers."Our expansion into Ajmer is a strategic move to nurture untapped talent, providing a structured pathway for young athletes who have previously lacked access to high-quality training. Integral to this pathway is our curriculum, which integrates technology-driven analysis tools like StanceBeam with specialised coaching to produce a steady pipeline of talent. Furthermore, our recent partnership with a leading Indian NBFC has awarded annual cricket scholarships to multiple female athletes across our centers, a significant milestone in promoting inclusivity in sports," said Harmeet Vasdev, Managing Director of CAP.CAP is committed to expanding its footprint further with plans to launch more than 25 new centres in tier 2 and tier 3 cities this year. CAP is soon launching centres in Hyderabad, Berhampur (Odisha), Madhubani (Bihar), Karim Nagar (Telangana) and Kolkata.
While Trent Boult was signed for Rs 12.50 crore, the Mumbai-based franchise spent an amount of Rs 9.25 crore to land Deepak Chahar. Mumbai Indians' have assembled a lethal pace attack at the two-day IPL 2025 auction held in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia). The five-time IPL champions had already retained their star pacer Jasprit Bumrah ahead of the auction. At the mega auction, MI decided to acquire the services of two other quality fast bowlers - Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar. While Boult was signed for Rs 12.50 crore, the Mumbai-based franchise spent Rs 9.25 crore to land Chahar. Reacting to the po ...Read More >
Brisbane: India captain Rohit Sharma, when quizzed about veteran pacer Mohammed Shami's availability for the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, said it all depends on the National Cricket Academy's (NCA) clearance. Speaking after India's draw in the third Test against Australia at the Gabba, Rohit left the question of Shami's fitness availability in the hands of the NCA, where the ace pacer is undergoing rehabilitation after ankle surgery in November 2023. "I think it's high time somebody from NCA talked about him. That's our national cricket academy where he is rehabbing. Those guys are the on ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 14 (ANI): Indian domestic cricket veteran all-rounder Jalaj Saxena signed with Maharashtra as team gears up for 2025-26 season of domestic season. The official Instagram handle of Maharashtra Cricket announced Jalaj's signing with Maharashtra. Saxena recently parted ways with Kerala following nine seasons with the side, reported ESPNCricinfo on Tuesday. After making his debut in domestic cricket in 2005-06 as a part of his home state, Madhya Pradesh, he moved to Kerala in the 2016-17 season and played there till the 2024-25 season for a total of 125 ma ...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 >
MUMBAI: The Indian equity indices opened lower on Friday as heavyweights like Axis Bank and Bharti Airtel were among the top losers in the BSE benchmark. At 9.25 am, Sensex was down 171 points or 0.21 per cent at 82, 087 and Nifty was down 35 points or 0.14 per cent at 25, 075. In the Sensex pack, M&M, Tata Steel, Power Grid, L&T, UltraTech Cement, Infosys, Tata Motors, BEL, NTPC, TCS, Trent and Maruti Suzuki were top gainers. Axis Bank, Bharti Airtel, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tech Mahindra , HDFC Bank, Eternal (Zomato), HUL, Sun Pharma, Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank, Titan and Bajaj Finserv ...Read More >
Lucknow: The India A team, led by Shreyas Iyer, is set to take on Australia A in the first of the two four-day matches, with the opening game beginning at the Ekana stadium on Tuesday. Iyer is getting the opportunity to prove his mettle in red ball cricket and make a strong case for inclusion in the Indian Test team.Iyer, who also captains the Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League, has been diligently preparing for comeback. His last notable performance at the Ekana Stadium occurred 11 months ago during the Irani Trophy, where he impressed with a brilliant fifty. The 28-year-old cricketer, ...Read More >
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], February 3 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Piyush Chawla recently shared his insights on the importance of domestic cricket, and India's prospects in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. Speaking to ANI at an event organized by Harfun, Chawla also discussed the evolving dynamics of the Ranji Trophy with the return of senior Indian players. Chawla emphasized the significance of the Ranji Trophy in shaping young cricketers, particularly with the presence of experienced Indian stars. "Ranji is very important. You play on different pitches, different types of grounds, a ...Read More >
Lucknow: Leg-spinner Piyush Chawla, who was part of India's two World Cup-winning campaigns, on Friday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket after a career spanning more than two decades.The Aligarh-born UP player was a member of India's T20 and ODI World Cup-winning squads in 2007 and 2011 under the captainship of MS Dhoni. He represented India in three Tests, 25 ODIs, and seven T20Is, taking 43 wickets across the three formats of the game. The 36-year-old Chawla is also the joint t ...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 >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): Out-of-favour India batter Ishan Kishan is focused on the present and wants to enjoy every opportunity that falls his way, irrespective of the level of cricket he is playing in. Known for his belligerent strokeplay, Kishan is currently captaining Jharkhand in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season. He kicked off his campaign by notching a back-to-the-wall century against Tamil Nadu on the opening day. With his ninth first-class ton, Kishan played the rescue act after his top-order wobbled on Coimbatore's green strip. The 27-year-old wicketkeeper batter r ...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 [India] June 6 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Piyush Chawla has announced his retirement from all formats of cricket on Friday. Chawla posted on his Instagram account to announce his retirement. 'Closing this chapter with Gratitude !! Retiring from all formats of the game , thank you everyone for your support throughout this beautiful journey.' Piyush Chawla is known for his early impact. As a 15-year-old, he represented India Under-19 and Uttar Pradesh U-22. In his first first-class season, he took 35 wickets and scored 224 runs to help Uttar Pradesh (UP) win their first Ranji Tro ...Read More >
Gavaskar cites Priyank Panchal's career as an example of undercompensation despite significant achievements. Legendary former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has called out the fee structure in place in Indian domestic cricket, lamenting the fact that several hard-working Indian cricketers often miss out on a big paycheck despite years of success at the Ranji Trophy level. On the same note, Gavaskar pointed out that many uncapped Indian players often make a big buck after being bought in the Indi ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Omkar Salvi has been retained as the head coach of the Mumbai senior men's team for the upcoming 2025/26 domestic season, said the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Wednesday. The MCA also said Sanjay Patil has been retained as the chairman of the senior men's selection committee. In the 2024/25 domestic season, under Salvi's coaching, Mumbai won the Irani Cup after a gap of 27 years, as well as won the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy before making it to semi-finals of the Ranji Trophy. Salvi now goes into the forthcoming domestic season after being the bowling coach ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): After the tremendous success of last year, the World Championship of Legends (WCL) gears up for its highly anticipated Season 2, with all eyes on the reigning champions- Team India Champions, once again led by none other than cricketing icon Yuvraj Singh, according to a release from WCL. Co-owned by Bollywood star Ajay Devgn, the World Championship of Legends (WCL) is set for fierce competition as six legendary cricketing nations--India, Australia, England, South Africa, Pakistan, and West Indies--lock horns, each represented by teams packed with cricketing st ...Read More >
New Delhi: Protest at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) against a recently announced fee hike, the long-standing suspension of students' union elections and calls for administrative accountability have entered their sixth day, with students boycotting classes and staging sit-ins at the Bab-e-Syed gate (the iconic entrance of the varsity). The fee structure for different courses has witnessed a sharp revision. Students say the hike ranges from 25% to over 60% across various programmes. Many claim they first learned of the revised fees only while trying to pay through the university's online ...Read More >
Pune: Police on Wednesday invoked stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) provisions against gangster Suryakant alias Bandu Andekar and 12 others named in the revenge killing of Ayush Komkar (18) in Nana Peth on Sept 5. So far, eight out the 13 accused have been arrested. Ayush was shot dead by two assailants in the basement parking of his building in Nana Peth to avenge his uncle and former NCP corporator Vanraj Andekar's murder on Sept 1, 2024, in which Ayush's father, Gane ...Read More >
New Delhi: Mithun Manhas has been officially elected as the new president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The announcement came during the board's Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Mumbai on Sunday, September 28. Manhas will succeed Roger Binny who stepped down last month after turning 70. A familiar name in Indian cricket circles, Manhas was elected unopposed, marking him as the third successive former cricketer to assume the BCCI's top post after Sourav Ganguly and Binny. His appointment follows an informal meeting in New Delhi earlier this month where senior adminis ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) A day after Piyush Chawla announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, former India left-handed batter Yuvraj Singh lauded the leg-spinner for having a playing career where he stood out with his ability to perform in situations when it mattered the most. On Friday, Chawla ended a 20-year professional cricket career, which included him playing for India in three Tests, 25 ODIs, and seven T20Is, yielding 43 wickets. He was also a member of the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup winning teams. "Over the years, I've played alongside many teammates ...Read More >
Kargil , Jul 2: Pursuant to putting in place a comprehensive legal framework to ensure fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment to public services, the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has initiated a large-scale recruitment drive for 359 Gazetted posts through the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). This marks the first-ever recruitment of Gazetted posts through UPSC since the formation of the Union Territory, officials said. This follows the establishment of a unique and dedicated legal framework specifically designed for Ladakh. The framework ensures maximum local re ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Saturday. The Prime Minister Office (PMO) handle posted on X, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri @myogiadityanath, met Prime Minister @narendramodi. Sharing an X post about the meeting, CM Yogi wrote, I had the honour of meeting the world most popular leader, the respected Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji, in New Delhi today and received his warm guidance. Heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister ji for granting me his ...Read More >
Prithvi Shaw made a strong statement by smashing a magnificent century for his new domestic team, Maharashtra, against his old team, Mumbai in a practice match on Tuesday. Shaw started his First-Class career with Mumbai in the 2016-17 season and made his Test debut the following year. He parted ways with his long-time domestic side earlier this year. Shaw's inconsistent form and fitness problems have drawn criticism in recent years, but now that he has switched teams, he is concentrating on quie ...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, 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 >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], July 19 (ANI): The grand launch of Kerala Cricket League (KCL) Season 2 will be held on Sunday in Thiruvananthapuram. Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman will officially inaugurate the event at Nishagandhi Auditorium, according to a release from KCA. As part of the ceremony, the Minister will unveil the official mascots of KCL in front of a packed audience comprising cricket fans, guests, and the general public. The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) has announced a public contest to name the mascots, with special prizes for the winning entries. Adding to the ex ...Read More >
Yash Rathod scored his highest first-class score of 194 as Central Zone constructed a massive first-innings lead of 362 against South Zone to gain complete control of the Duleep Trophy final in Bengaluru on Saturday. Central started the third day at a strong 384 for five, with Rathod on 137, and they made 511 before getting bowled out an hour into the post-lunch session. South reached 129 for two in their second innings, still trailing by 233 runs. Ravichandran Smaran (37) and Ricky Bhui (26) wer ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 14 (ANI): Indian domestic cricket veteran all-rounder Jalaj Saxena signed with Maharashtra as team gears up for 2025-26 season of domestic season. The official Instagram handle of Maharashtra Cricket announced Jalaj's signing with Maharashtra. 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. Saxena recently parted ways with Kerala following nine seasons with the side, reported ESPNCricinfo on Tuesday. After making his debut in domestic cricket in 2005-06 ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) continues to be the financial powerhouse behind the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), with a new report revealing that the popular T20 league accounted for 59% of the board's total revenue in the financial year 2023-24. According to The Hindu Business Line, citing data from Rediffusion, the BCCI earned a staggering ₹9,741.7 crore during the fiscal year. Of that amount, ₹5,761 crore came from the IPL alone, underlining the league's unmatched commercial success. "BCCI in 2007 discovered a golden goose - the IPL which is now a 100 per cent part of the ...Read More >
Shillong, Jul 19 (PTI) Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong has said the state government will press for the retransfer of block I and II from Assam's Karbi Anglong district, asserting that the long-pending boundary issue remains a top priority. Tynsong, who also chairs the regional committee on the matter, said the government is awaiting a response from his Assam counterpart to schedule a joint inspection of the disputed areas. Also Read | Prayagraj Road Accident: Speeding Car Runs Over Women Sleeping Under Flyover in Uttar Pradesh, 1 Dead, 2 Injured. Before the creation of Meg ...Read More >