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.
MUMBAI: The BCCI has moved the knockouts of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, a domestic T20 tournament, from Indore to Pune due to logistical reasons. The knockouts of the event, scheduled to be held from Dec 12 to 18, will now be staged at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Gahunje and the Dr DY Patil Academy ground in Ambi in Pune."We informed BCCI about a fortnight ago that we will not be able to stage the SMAT knockouts as there is a lack of hotel room availability here due to some global conference (of doctors) in Indore from Dec 9-12," Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association CEO Rohit Pandit told TOI from Indore on Friday. A BCCI official confirmed that following the MPCA's request, the knockouts of the T20 tournament were moved to Pune. Quite a few top players in the country are expected to participate in the tournament.Meanwhile, the IndiGo flights crisis, with the airline having already cancelled around 1,000 flights while many other domestic flights have been disrupted, could affect the conduct of the BCCI's domestic tournaments too. Currently, the BCCI is conducting the league stage of the SMAT at four centres: Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Lucknow and Hyderabad."If the crisis continues, it could be a challenge to fly the eight participating teams, as well as the umpires and other officials to Pune for the SMAT knockouts. Also, the Women's Under-23 T20 Trophy in Ahmedabad and the Men's Under-19 Cooch Behar Trophy are going on at the moment, for which the teams and officials (umpires and officials) need to travel constantly," said a source tracking developments.
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], January 31 (ANI): All-rounders Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube's blitz knocks helped India climb to 181/9 against England in the fourth T20I match of the series at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Friday. India had a sloppy start to the inning, however, it was the efforts of Hardik and Shivam which helped the Men in Blue to pose a target of 182 runs for England on Friday. After winning the toss, Jos Buttler-led England decided to bring Suryakumar Yadav's India to bat first. The Three Lions had a great start to the match with three quick dismis ...Read More >
IMAGE: India are scheduled to tour Bangladesh for a white-ball series in August. Photograph: Screengrab/X The India tour of Bangladesh, which was scheduled to be held in August, is likely to be cancelled because of the situation prevailing in the country over the last few months, sources in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said. India is supposed to play a three-match ODI series from August 17, which will then be followed by a three-match T20I series, which will begin from August 26. Speaking about the India tour of Bangladesh, a BCCI source told ANI, "India tour of Banglade ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Indian cricket team was on its way to beating England in the Lord's Test match. That's when fate played such a game that Mohammed Siraj went bold and India lost. Whoever saw the wicket has described Siraj's dismissal as unfortunate. It was so unlucky that even the royal family of England discussed it and King Charles III spoke to Captain Shubman Gill about it. India needed 193 runs to win. England had lost eight wickets to India for 112 runs. Ravindra Jadeja then teamed up with Jasprit Bumrah to take India closer to victory. Bumrah was dismissed for a total of 147. He was follo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Easing inflation and favourable monsoon boosted rural demand in India in the April-June period this year, outpacing urban consumption once again, according to a new report. According to the report by global research firm NielsenIQ, rural markets and small manufacturers propelled the packaged consumer goods sector in Q2 2025. Rural markets grew twice as fast as cities, as urban areas showed signs of recovery, particularly in smaller towns. According to the report, e-commerce also rose significantly, led by increased shopper penetration and spending, especia ...Read More >
As India gear up to face Pakistan in their Asia Cup 2025 clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 14, the fixture has sparked controversy. While sections have raised objections to India playing Pakistan over terrorism concerns, IPL franchise Punjab Kings drew attention with a unique move -- omitting Pakistan's name in their social media post announcing the match. Meanwhile, a plea seeking urgent cancellation of the game was turned down by the Supreme Court. Punjab Kings' soc ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) With the high-voltage India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 clash scheduled for Sunday, political analyst Tehseen Poonawalla on Friday called for a nationwide boycott of the match and the tournament altogether. Tehseen Poonawalla condemned the scheduling of the game, citing recent terror attacks and escalating tensions between the two nations. "The entire nation -- 140 crore Indians -- do not want any relationship with Pakistan and also don't want to play cricket," he told IANS. He raised serious concerns about the involvement of Mohsin Naqvi, the President of t ...Read More >
Guwahati: No, it's not Sachin Tendulkar but one of his former teammates who seems to be a favourite to replace Roger Binny as the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). And we are talking about none other than former Indian wicket-keeper Kiran More. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! A veteran of 49 Tests and 94 ODIs, More hailing from Baroda, according to NDTV, is just days away from taking over as the new boss of Indian cricket. As per sources, the BCCI spoke to a couple of big names from the West Zone. A former Sauras ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], September 14 (ANI): Veteran actor Nana Patekar has expressed strong disapproval of the India-Pakistan Asia Cup match today, and said, "Why should we play with them?..."While speaking to the media during an event in Pune, he said, "Actually, I shouldn't speak about such matters. Still, my personal opinion is that India should not play. I feel when the blood of our people has been spilt by them, then why should we play with them?..."The India national cricket team is taking on Pakistan for the first time in an international cricket match after the Pahalgam terror atta ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], September 14 (ANI): Veteran actor Nana Patekar has expressed strong disapproval of the India-Pakistan Asia Cup match today, and said, "Why should we play with them?..." While speaking to the media during an event in Pune, he said, "Actually, I shouldn't speak about such matters. Still, my personal opinion is that India should not play. I feel when the blood of our people has been spilt by them, then why should we play with them?..." The India national cricket team is taking on Pakistan for the first time in an international cricket match after the Pahalgam terror ...Read More >
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Pakistan will play its share of matches in next year's inaugural blind women's T20 World Cup in either Nepal or Sri Lanka after a hybrid model for the event was finalised at the World Blind Cricket Council's (WBCC) Annual General Meeting in Multan. New Delhi, Dec 3 (PTI) Pakistan will play its share of matches in next year's inaugural blind women's T20 World Cup in either Nepal or Sri Lanka after a hybrid model for the event was finalised at the World Blind Cricket Council's (WBCC) Annual General Meeting in Multan. The development comes ...Read More >
Ludhiana, Jun 8 (PTI) Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring on Sunday asserted that his party will win the Ludhiana West assembly bypoll, scheduled to be held on june 19, with a "record margin". "Congress practically has no competition here", he claimed. Warring, who is also the Ludhiana MP, said that the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was badly mistaken that the Congress would allow it to abuse power and misuse the official machinery for the elections. "First of all, we will not let any misuse of the official machinery and second, in case any official is found to be misusing ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) After India women sealed their first T20I series in England with a match to go, star batter Smriti Mandhana lauded the team's all-round show in the series so far and said there was hunger in everyone's eyes, which was reflected in their performance. India made history at Old Trafford on Wednesday night by winning the fourth T20I by six wickets. In the match, Deepti Sharma had become only the second Indian woman to reach 300 international wickets after Jhulan Goswami. "The way our bowlers bowled in all four matches. Even in the third T20, the way they came ...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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
New Delhi: Rising Indian cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who surprised everyone with his playing style during the IPL 2025 before playing fiery knocks in the ongoing U19 ODI tour of England. He was spotted at the Edgbaston cricket ground on Thursday, where witnessed Shubman Gill's historic knock. Continuing his divine touch, sublime form and overnight century, Shubman Gill maintained his blistering inning to put up another century on Day 2 to enter the history books as the first ever Indian captain to score a double century in a Test match in England. He also became the first captain of Asian ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to change the venue for ICC Women World Cup matches initially allotted to M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru to some other city in the aftermath of the stampede which occurred outside the celebration just a day after Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title win, as per sources. As per sources, the final decision on the venue could come during this weekend. The M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is facing the risk of losing its Women World Cup fixtur ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes that right-hander batter Sanju Samson's chances in the playing XI are in 'a bit of danger' after the inclusion of Shubman Gill in the team for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 from next month. Team India for the Asia Cup 2025 was unveiled on Tuesday, with skipper Suryakumar leading the squad and Shubman Gill as his deputy, with several major names missing out. The squad was announced during a press conference attended by T20I skipper Suryakumar and chief selector Ajit Agarkar, which was held after a selection ...Read More >
Kolkata, Sep 14 (UNI) Indian cricket legend Sourav Ganguly is set to lead the Cricket Association of Bengal again, being the sole candidate to file his nomination for the president's post today before the expiry of the deadline. The elections are slated for September 22 when the CAB's annual general meeting is scheduled to be held at the Eden Gardens. Ganguly is poised to replace his elder brother Snehasish Ganguly whose term as CAB president ended this year. Ganguly had earlier served as CAB chief from 2015 to 2019. Later, he also became BCCI president in 2019 and continued in the post till ...Read More >
IMAGE: India players celebrate winning their second T20 World Cup, after beating South Africa in the final in Barbados, on Saturday, June 29, 2024. Photograph: Ash Allen/Reuters It's one year since India's historic triumph in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Final and skipper Rohit Sharma reminisced on the thrilling victory against South Africa. India ended an 11-year-long ICC Trophy drought, beating South Africa by seven runs to claim the ICC T20 World Cup title for the second time on June 29 last year, in Barbados. This was Rohit Sharma's 2nd ICC T20 WC title and his first ICC title as a capta ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 14 (ANI): Amid the ongoing debate over India playing Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, actor Suniel Shetty has shared his views, saying that one "cannot blame cricketers for playing." The high-voltage clash will be the first international match between the two sides since the recent terror attack, and reactions on social media have been divided. Speaking to the media, Shetty explained that players cannot be held responsible as they are bound by the rules and regulations of the world sporting body. He said, "It's a world ...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 >
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 >
CABI chairman Mahantesh G. Kivadasannavar slammed Pakistani media for falsely reporting that India lost hosting rights for the Women's T20 World Cup for Blind, set for November 2025. He clarified that India secured hosting rights last year and recent discussions confirmed plans for a hybrid model involving Nepal or Sri Lanka if Pakistan participates. The confusion arises amid India’s refusal to visit Pakistan for the ongoing Men’s T20 Blind World Cup, citing government clearance issues. Kivadasannavar warned against spreading misinformation, emphasizing that Pakistan’s participation hinges on ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Leg-spinner Piyush Chawla, who was a member of Indian team winning 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup, has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. The 36-year-old announced his decision to retire from cricket through his Instagram account. "After more than two decades on the field, the time has come to bid adieu to the beautiful game. From representing India at the highest level to being part of the victorious 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup squads, every moment in this incredible journey has been nothing short of a blessing. Th ...Read More >
New Delhi: On this day in 2024, India defeated South Africa by 7 runs and lifted the T20 World Cup title at the Kensington Oval in Barbados. India posted a 177-run target for the Proteas in 20 overs after opting to bat first. Virat Kohli smashed 76 runs off 59 balls with the help of six boundaries and two maximums. Axar Patel also batted brilliantly and scored 47 runs off 31 balls, hitting four maximums and one boundary in his sensational knock. Chasing the target of 177 runs, Bumrah provided India their first breakthrough when he removed Reeza Hendricks in the second over of the run-chase, ...Read More >
The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) aims to introduce a women's segment to its flagship T20 event, the Kerala Cricket League (KCL), within a season or two. KCA Secretary Vinod S Kumar said most of the six franchises have shown interest in the women's event. "The idea existed right from the first season. But we didn't have much time, and the league had to be held before the BCCI domestic season began. This season, we will launch two mascots, one as a promotion for the future women's league," said Vinod S Kumar. The KCA secretary said Malayali women officials could play a prominent role in th ...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 >
New Delhi [India], May 19 (ANI): Former India cricketer and JioStar expert Sanjay Bangar heaped praise on Sai Sudharsan following the left-hander's match-winning century against Delhi Capitals (DC), lauding his composure and intelligent shot selection in the shortest format. Sudharsan remained unbeaten on 108 off just 61 deliveries, an innings laced with twelve boundaries and four sixes, as he guided Gujarat Titans (GT) to a dominant 10-wicket win. Chasing a daunting 200-run target, GT got home with an over to spare at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, thanks largely to the southpaw's masterclass. A ...Read More >