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.
Three-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Kolkata Knight Riders are set to hand over the overall reins of the franchise to Abhishek Nayar ahead of the upcoming season. The former Mumbai all-rounder will thus replace Chandrakant Pandit, who was released from his role of head coach, earlier this year following a an underwhelming show in IPL 2025. The development came in nearly two months after Nayar was appointed as the head coach of Women's Premier League (WPL) franchise UP Warriorz. According to an Indian Express report, Nayar has been told about his new role at KKR last week and a formal anouncement is expected soon.
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 >
CHENNAI, India, Sept 28, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Police charged three close aides of a popular actor and politician with culpable homicide and negligence on Sunday after a stampede at his rally in southern India killed at least 40 people, officials said. Some 27,000 people thronged a public road in Tamil Nadu state in the hope of seeing the politician, known by the single name of Vijay, on Saturday but panic broke out, triggering a deadly crush. Such crowd incidents happen frequently during mass gatherings in India and are often blamed on lax safety measures. Police filed a case against three seni ...Read More >
KOLKATA, India -- The Indian Premier League has bid farewell to one of its most explosive performers, as Kolkata Knight Riders legend Andre Russell announced his retirement from IPL competition. The 37-year-old Jamaican, long regarded as one of the tournament's most devastating all-rounders, made the decision after KKR chose not to retain him for the 2026 season. But while Russell's playing days in the IPL have reached their final over, his bond with the franchise continues. In a move that speaks volumes about his influence and charisma, KKR has immediately welcomed him into its coaching str ...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 >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): India's mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy walked down memory lane as he shared a heartwarming story about his journey from being an ardent Chennai Super Kings fan to bowling to MS Dhoni himself. Chakravarthy made the remarks during an appearance on presenter Gaurav Kapur's popular web series, 'Breakfast with Champions.' The 34-year-old player recalled how his house was located between the team hotel and Chepauk Stadium, and how he once followed the CSK team bus - only to later find himself facing the legendary Dhoni in the nets. "The hotel where CSK sta ...Read More >
India pacer Harshit Rana says game time in the ongoing Delhi Premier League has served as ideal preparation for the Asia Cup beginning on September 9. Rana was with the Indian Test team in the UK briefly after the India A shadow tour. He had last played for India in the Champions Trophy in February. "It is not at all that I have become out of practice. In the last 20-25 days, I have played 12-13 T20 matches. So, my practice is completely on because DPL (Delhi Premier League) was going on, before ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 1 (ANI): The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 opener between India and Sri Lanka set a new milestone in women's cricket, as Guwahati's Barsapara Cricket Stadium recorded more than 20,000 fans in the stadium at any Women's Cricket World Cup event. The game drew 22,843 fans at the ACA Stadium, a record for the most attended group stage fixture at any Women's World Cup. The previous record of 15,935 was set during the India-Pakistan ICC Women's T20 World Cup Group A clash in 2024, as reported by ICC. The milestone is the latest to come from the ongoing marque ...Read More >
Varun Chakaravarthy shares insights from Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni and their different approaches to cricket. Indian spinner Varun Chakaravarthy recently shared his experiences with three of India's cricket legends -- Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and MS Dhoni -- on the 'Breakfast with Champions' show, hosted by Gaurav Kapur. He explained how each of them has a unique approach to the game and the advice they offered him. Varun described Rohit as "tactical," providing detailed strateg ...Read More >
Ravichandran Ashwin had IPL teams to pick Tim David before the 2025 auction, but most declined. Ace India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has stated that he advised a few Indian Premier League teams to select Australian batter Tim David before the IPL 2025 mega auction, but most of them declined the suggestion, citing a decline in the big-hitter's game. Released by the Mumbai Indians ahead of the auction, David drew little interest when his name came up, permitting Royal Challengers Bengaluru to sn ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 20 (ANI): Narcotics addiction is the most potent threat to the youth of Northeast. To combat drug addiction, WATO Trust, based in Pune and run by Dr Yogita Karache launched Project Bramhastra where sports is employed to wean away the youth from the scourge of drugs addiction. Assam Rifles in collaboration with Mizoram Basketball Association (MBA) joined hands with WATO trust to execute Project Bramhastra in Mizoram, according to a press release. Also Read | West Ham vs Brentford Premier League 2025-26 Free Live Streaming Online: How To Watch EPL Match Live T ...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 >
NEW DELHI: Former India cricketers RP Singh and Pragyan Ojha have joined the Men's Senior Selection Committee, marking a significant addition to Indian cricket's decision-making structure. The appointments were confirmed during the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Mumbai on Sunday. The reconstituted men's selection panel will now comprise Ajit Agarkar (Chairperson), Shiv Sundar Das, Ajay Ratra, R.P. Singh, and Pragyan Ojha. While Agarkar, Das, and ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan is celebrating 4 years of togetherness with his partner, actress-singer Saba Azad. On Wednesday, the superstar took to his Instagram, and shared a series of pictures of himself with the actress-singer. As per the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025, Shah Rukh Khan has officially entered the billionaire club. This milestone places him among the wealthiest entertainers globally. Notably, his wealth surpasses that of several international celebrities, including Taylor Swift ($1.3 billion), Arnold Schwarzenegger ($1.2 billion), Jerry Se ...Read More >
The IPL 2025 mega auction, held on November 24-25 in Jeddah, saw a record-breaking total of Rs 639.15 crore spent by 10 teams on acquiring 182 players. Among the 577 players up for grabs, 13 Australians were sold, with pacer Josh Hazlewood fetching the highest bid at Rs. 12.50 crore from Royal Challengers Bangalore. Other notable signings included Mitchell Starc (Rs. 11.75 crore, Delhi Capitals), Marcus Stoinis (Rs. 11 crore, Punjab Kings), and Mitchell Marsh (Rs. 3.4 crore, Lucknow Super Giants). Punjab Kings made a significant splash, purchasing five Australian players, including Glenn Maxwe ...Read More >
The IPL 2025 auction in Jeddah saw records shattered, with Indian players dominating the headlines. Arshdeep Singh broke Yuvraj Singh's nine-year-old auction record, fetching ₹18 crore, only for Shreyas Iyer to surpass it with ₹26.75 crore. Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player, bought for ₹27 crore by Lucknow Super Giants. However, Jitesh Sharma's IPL salary hike was the talk of the auction, as he secured ₹11 crore, a staggering 5500% increase from his previous ₹20 lakh. Royal Challengers Bengaluru picked him up as a wicketkeeper-batter to replace Dinesh Karthik. Other big earners inc ...Read More >
Bengaluru (India) (AFP) - Indian police have arrested two people including a senior executive at Royal Challengers Bengaluru, reports said Friday, after 11 fans were crushed to death during celebrations for the team's maiden IPL title. Hundreds of thousands packed the streets in the southern city of Bengaluru on Wednesday to welcome home their hero Virat Kohli and his RCB team after they beat Punjab Kings in the final of the Indian Premier League. But the euphoria of the vast crowds ended in disaster when 11 mainly young fans died in a stampede near M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, where the players ...Read More >
India opened the scoring through Geeta Yadav (11th minute); however, in the second quarter, Belgium equalised through Marie Goenns (25th) The Indian junior women's hockey team made a positive start to its tour of Europe with a 3-2 win over hosts Belgium here on Sunday. India opened the scoring through Geeta Yadav (11th minute). However, in the second quarter, Belgium equalised through Marie Goenns (25th). Soon Belgium took the lead as Louise van Hecke (34th) found the back of the net. India made a valiant comeback and levelled the scores through Sonam (40th). The visitors continued to att ...Read More >
Indian Premier League (IPL) trading window is a period of high intrigue and strategic maneuvering, where franchises can exchange players ahead of the new season. This window, which opens a week after the previous season concludes and runs until a week before the next player auction, allows teams to re-shape their squads through player-for-player swaps or all-cash deals. Notably, only players not bought at the most recent auction are eligible for trading, and all trades must comply with salary cap regulations and require player consent. With the IPL 2026 trading window now open, the spotlight i ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) On her milestone 50th birthday, Shilpa Shetty took a heartfelt moment to reflect on her incredible journey and the defining stories that have shaped her both personally and professionally. Celebrating decades of success and growth, she shared insights into the experiences that made her the strong and inspiring woman she is today. Taking to Instagram, she posted a video of her transformation over the years and wrote, "Grateful for my journey and the stories that made me and the ones still on my way. Thank you for all your love and wishes Instafam. #Gratitude #lo ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 28: Months after his exit from the England women's set-up, Jon Lewis has now left his role as head coach of UP Warriorz (UPW) in the Women's Premier League (WPL). Lewis had been the side's coach since the league's inception in 2023 and under him, the team entered the playoffs in that season, before losing to eventual champions Mumbai Indians. But in 2024 season, UPW failed to enter the playoffs as they finished fourth in the points table. Jon Lewis Steps Down As England Women's Cricket Team Head Coach. In WPL 2025, UPW, led by India's off-spin bowling all-rounder Deepti Sharma af ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen a sharp increase in its business and brand value this year, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) emerging as the most valuable franchise. A report released by investment bank Houlihan Lokey said the IPL's business value rose by 13% in 2025 to $18.5 billion, which is nearly Rs 1.6 lakh crore. At the same time, the brand value of the league increased by 14% to nearly $4 billion, or about Rs 33,000 crore. For the first time in its 18-year history, RCB lifted the IPL trophy this season. That win, along with strong off-field performance, helped the team ...Read More >
Chennai: Madras high court has clarified that private self-financing medical colleges are required to pay only a stipend, and not a full salary, to in-service govt doctors pursuing postgraduate or super-specialty courses under the govt quota.A division bench of Justice R Subramanian and Justice K Surender passed the order while partly allowing a batch of appeals moved by Karpaga Vinayaga Medical College and others. They challenged a single judge's order that directed private colleges to pay salaries to in-service doctors studying in their institutions.The appeals were moved based on a GO dated ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Thursday flayed Royal Challengers Bengaluru for organising an event celebrating their triumph in the Indian Premier League (IPL) without adequate preparations, leading to a stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium in which 11 people died and many were injured. Gambhir said he was nobody to say who is responsible for the tragedy but added that people should behave in a more responsible manner when it is a matter of people's lives. "I am no one to hold anyone responsible. The important thing is, I never believed in road shows. Win ...Read More >
Fans stand next to abandoned shoes and a fallen barrier following a stampede during celebrations, a day after Royal Challengers Bengaluru's victory at the Indian Premier League (IPL), outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on June 4, 2025. Royal Challengers Bengaluru said Thursday they stood "united" with fans as the Indian Premier League champions announced financial aid to families of those crushed to death during their title celebrations. Hundreds of thousands had packed the streets ...Read More >
Katra: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off a Vande Bharat train service between Katra and Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir, the first train connection between the Kashmir valley and the Jammu region. Modi inaugurated the train in the presence of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha, and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, among others. Earlier, the PM inaugurated the Chenab Railway Bridge, the world's tallest rail bridge, and Anji Khad Bridge, the country's first cable-stayed railway bridge The Srinagar-Katra journey, which currently takes nearly six hour ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Outer Delhi Warriors headlined the Delhi Premier League (DPL) Season 2 Auction with the signing of spinner Suyash Sharma and Delhi cricket's big name Harsh Tyagi, who represented East Delhi Riderz last season, here on Sunday. While Priyansh Arya had also been previously announced as a marquee player, the Outer Delhi Warriors lineup turned heads with the franchise's top buy of the 25-year-old Harsh Tyagi at a bid of Rs 19 lakh. Priyansh Arya, the T20 formidable talent of the Outer Delhi Warriors squad commenting on Suyash Sharma's commendable talent, said, " ...Read More >
'He Knew The Importance...': Nayar Explains Reasons Behind Rahul's Success In England Abhishek Nayar has lauded KL Rahul's dedication, leaving his newborn to prepare for England series. Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has said that although he cannot divulge all the secrets behind KL Rahul's transformation to a very successful Test batter, the determination to work hard for the England series, to the point of leaving his newborn behind, has led him to succeed. Rahul finished as Ind ...Read More >
Sharjah [United Arab Emirates], November 28 (ANI): Indian film director Srijit Mukherji has shared his thoughts on the recent 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) Mega Auction, praising several teams for their strategic purchases and retention of key players. According to Mukherji, the Sunrisers Hyderabad emerged as the standout performers in the auction. "Sunrisers Hyderabad were the best performers of the IPL auction as they bought well-performing cricketers like Adam Zampa," said Mukherji to ANI. Australia spinner Adam Zampa was sold to the Hyderabad-based franchise for Rs 2.40 crore. The Roy ...Read More >
India and Mumbai all-rounder Shardul Thakur was on Friday named the West Zone captain for the Duleep Trophy to be played in September. The 15-member squad also includes India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, middle-order batters Sarfaraz Khan and Shreyas Iyer as a total of seven Mumbai players have been named in the team. Ruturaj Gaikwad will bolster the middle-order while Saurashtra's Harvik Desai and Maharashtra's Saurabh Nawale are the wicketkeepers. Seven others, including Mumbai's Musheer Khan, were ...Read More >