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, Mar 31 (UNI) Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) is set to add a strong new Uttar Pradesh flavour to Season 7 with the inclusion of UP Prometheans, bringing the energy and sporting passion of India's heartland into the league's mix. Lahore, Mar 31 (UNI) Fakhar Zaman has been given a two-match ban in the Pakistan Super League after being found guilty of ball tampering. The 35-year-old was charged by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after the Lahore Qalandars were penalised for the offence by the umpires during Sunday's PSL match with Karachi Kings, according to BBC sport. Prior to the final over, Kings, who needed 14 to win, were awarded five penalty runs after the officials deemed Pakistan international Fakhar had broken rules by "unfairly changing the condition of the ball".
Mumbai, May 20: Lahore Qalandars have roped in Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz for the playoffs stage of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025. The Bangladesh Cricket Board has issued Mehidy the necessary no-objection certificate (NOC), and he is scheduled to travel to Lahore by Tuesday. The PSL playoffs kick off on Wednesday, with the Qalandars set to compete in the Eliminator on Thursday - though their opponent is yet to be confirmed. Mehidy expressed excitement about the opportunity, despite the possibility that it might only last for a single match. Peshawar Zalmi PSL 2025 Playoff ...Read More >
Lahore Qalandars handed Multan Sultans their first defeat of the season with a 20-run win in a rain-hit 13-over game in Lahore. Mohammad Naeem led the way with a quick 60 off 28 balls, while Parvez Hossain Emon smashed 45 off 19 in a blazing opening stand. The pair set the tone early, racing past fifty inside four overs and taking full advantage of some wayward bowling. Multan pulled things back slightly in the final overs with four wickets for 33 runs, but Qalandars still finished with a stron ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 2 (ANI): A clinical show from Sunrisers Hyderabad, which included quickfire knocks from Heinrich Klaasen and Abhishek Sharma and fine bowling performances from Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga and Nitish Kumar Reddy helped them achieve their first win of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), beating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 65 runs at Kolkata on Thursday. Put to field first, SRH posted 226/8, with Heinrich Klaasen (52 in 35 balls, with four boundaries and a six), Abhishek Sharma (48 in 21 balls, with four boundaries and four sixes) and Nitish Kumar Redd ...Read More >
KARACHI: India will maintain its current policy on cricketing relations with Pakistan in their upcoming clash in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Devajit Saikia said on Wednesday. In an interview with BBC, BCCI Secretary Saikia said that there was no assurance that Indian players will offer the customary handshake courtesy to Pakistan players during their upcoming game in Colombo on October 5. "I cannot forecast anything, but our relationship with that country (Pakistan) is the same, there is no change in the last week," he said. "India ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 3 (ANI): Amid the rapid infrastructure development of the financial capital, Maharashtra's Minister for Skills, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Mangal Prabhat Lodha on Friday said that Mumbai will soon become a role model of economic development for the globe to follow. Also Read | David Warner Involved in Heated Argument with Moeen Ali During PSL 2026? Here's the Fact Check. In an exclusive interview with ANI on Friday, Lodha spoke on the planned expansion of Mumbai, including Mumbai 2, Mumbai 3 and the development around Alibaug - also known ...Read More >
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], September 29 (ANI): After India win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final on Sunday, Abhishek Sharma father, Raj Kumar Sharma, praised his son performance in the tournament, saying that it is a very big thing to win the Player of the Tournament award in the recently-concluded competition. Abhishek had a terrific Asia Cup 2025 as he was awarded the Player of the Tournament for his exceptional batting performance in the competition. The left-hand batter slammed 314 runs in the seven innings at an average of 44.86 and a strike rate of 200 with the help of three half ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Pakistan's early exit from the Super Eights at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup has triggered fresh debate over the team's leadership, with former captain Shahid Afridi delivering a scathing assessment of all-rounder Shadab Khan amid speculation over a possible captaincy change. With Pakistan failing to reach the semifinals of an ICC event for the fourth straight time, uncertainty surrounds current T20I skipper Salman Ali Agha. Media reports have suggested Shadab and fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi as potential successors should the board opt for a leadership ov ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): India's squash stars, Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh secured the top awards, the Asian Squash Federation (ASF) Player of the Year honour in men's and women's categories in the ASF Awards 2025 on Tuesday. Anahat, the world number 20th in senior women's singles rankings, secured the ASF Girls' Player of the Year award, known as the 'Hassan Musa award', following some top performances last year, as per Olympics.com. Also Read | Impact Subs in Today's IPL Match for Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans. Anahat, 18, emerged as one of the brightest young Indian stars in ...Read More >
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], September 29 (ANI): After India's win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final on Sunday, Abhishek Sharma's father, Raj Kumar Sharma, praised his son's performance in the tournament, saying that "it is a very big thing" to win the Player of the Tournament award in the recently-concluded competition. Abhishek had a terrific Asia Cup 2025 as he was awarded the Player of the Tournament for his exceptional batting performance in the competition. The left-hand batter slammed 314 runs in the seven innings at an average of 44.86 and a strike rate of 200 with the help of th ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2: Dreame Technology, a global leader in smart home innovation, is deepening its presence in India by adopting a Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) strategy, marking a significant step in its growth journey in one of its priority markets. Through the Dreame India website, consumers across the country will now be able to access and purchase the brand's entire product portfolio - ranging from robotic vacuums to cordless stick vacuums, wet and dry vacuum cleaners to grooming appliances as well as a wide range of accessories. Additionally, consumers can also buy extended warranty on ...Read More >
Indian Premier League (IPL) chair Arun Singh Dhumal feels Mustafizur Rahman's ouster from the 2026 season was 'unfortunate'. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) had signed Mustafizur Rahman in the IPL 2026 auction for INR 9.20 crore, but later released him after instructions from the BCCI. The board's secretary, Devajit Saikia, said that the decision was taken due to "recent developments", widely thought to be referring to the uproar in India after the killing of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu, following accusations of blasphemy in Bangladesh. The saga spiralled into an even bigger issue after Bangladesh ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Former Australian cricketer David Warner has landed in serious trouble. He has been charged with drunk driving after an event in Maroubra, Sydney, on Tuesday. According to a report by news.com.au, Warner, who is currently captaining Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League, was pulled over by the New South Wales Police, and a random breath test was conducted on him. The test reportedly found that the 39-year-old had consumed alcohol above the permitted limit. His blood alcohol reading was at 0.104 - more than double the legal limit in Australia. As a result of the tests turning o ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly revoked all No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for players intending to join foreign T20 leagues following the team's defeat to India in the Asia Cup 2025 final. Pakistan suffered a five-wicket defeat at the hands of the Men in Blue on Sunday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium as the Suryakumar Yadav-led side clinched the country's ninth Asia Cup title. On September 29, Sumair Ahmad Syed, the Chief Operating Officer of the board, issued a notice to players and agents regarding the decision. This decisio ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Young fast bowler Naseem Shah has been fined Rs 20 million (US 7100 dollars) for a derogatory tweet on chief minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz and directed to terminate his social media influencer. "Naseem had shown ignorance over a tweet asking why Ms Nawaz was treated like a "Queen of Lord's" at the opening ceremony of the Pakistan Super League on Thursday," sources told Telecom Asia Sport. Sources said Ms Nawaz had accepted Naseem's apology and was ready to pardon the youngster for his offence but the disciplinary committee was not ready to forgive Naseem. ...Read More >
KARACHI - Hyderabad Kingsmen will lock horns with Peshawar Zalmi in 15th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL 2026) at the historic National Bank Stadium in Karachi today (Wednesday). A day earlier, all eight PSL teams arrived in Karachi with the Rawalpindiz and Multan Sultans being the latest cohort on Tuesday afternoon. In the 14 matches played so far, Multan Sultans lead the way with four wins out of five matches. Karachi Kings, (6 points), Islamabad United (5 points), Lahore Qalandars (4 points), Peshawar Zalmi (3 points) and Quetta Gladiators (2 points) are the next placed teams. Raw ...Read More >
New Delhi: After the Pahalgam terror attack, the first match between the Indian cricket team and Pakistan is going to be held today. From Indian fans to many organisations, all are opposing this match. Many political and social organisations have also appealed to keep a distance from this match. For a time, it seemed that both teams would not face each other in the Asia Cup, but this was possible due to the adamant attitude of the BCCI. Now, IPF and PCL have also come face-to-face regarding this match. The IPL team also expressed this through their post. On this, the PSL team reacted and post ...Read More >
KOLKATA. -- Having warmed the bench at Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) last season, Blessing Muzarabani is keen to play as much as possible for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2026. Guided by KKR mentor Dwayne Bravo, Muzarabani believes that his IPL exposure will make him a better bowler. The 6'8'' tall speedster acknowledged Bravo's help. "He has already told me a lot of things. Ever since I started playing, he has already given me a lot of information about my bowling and the kind of skills that I need to have, especially in T20 -- how to practise and how to watch T20 cricket. I belie ...Read More >
Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) [India], April 3 (ANI): Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Indian cricketer Umesh Yadav attended the Bhasma Aarti at Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple and offered prayers on Friday morning. Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, the divine abode of Mahakal, stands as one of the most sacred Shiva temples in India. Also Read | Santos vs Remo, Brazilian Serie A 2026 Free Live Streaming Online. Pradhan expressed a sense of spiritual fulfilment after attending the Bhasma Aarti, saying he feels deeply satisfied whenever he visits Mahakal. "Had the privilege of attending the Bhasma ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 2 (PTI) Amazon India on Monday announced 'Zero Referral fee' on more than 12.5 crore products, a move, the ecommerce giant said, aims to accelerate growth for lakhs of sellers across the country. Building on last year's fee revision, the company has expanded zero referral fees coverage more than 10-times from 1.2 crore products in 2025 to over 12.5 crore products priced under Rs 1,000 across 1,800-plus categories, the company said in a release. In addition, Amazon has reduced Easy Ship fees by over 20 per cent for products priced below Rs 300. Easy Ship allows sellers to stor ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 3 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan believes Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane 'messed up' by giving Varun Chakravarthy an over inside the power-play against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday in Kolkata. Chakravarthy conceded 25 runs while bowling the fifth over of the innings. He did not bowl his full quota of four overs, as he gave away 31 runs and bowled just one dot in his 12 deliveries. Also Read | Santos vs Remo, Brazilian Serie A 2026 Free Live Streaming Online. Pathan emphasised ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has escalated tensions with India by demanding the removal of match referee Andy Pycroft following a controversial handshake refusal by Indian players after their Asia Cup clash on Sunday. The incident occurred after India's seven-wicket victory, when the team declined to shake hands with Pakistani players in solidarity with the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack.The PCB has taken the matter to both the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and the International Cricket Council (ICC), alleging that Pycroft violated ICC conduct codes and the spirit of cricke ...Read More >
Mullanpur (Punjab) [India], March 31 (ANI): Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to field first against Gujarat Titans (GT) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign opener at New Chandigarh in Punjab on Tuesday. PBKS, the last year's runners-up, will be aiming to go one step further and seal a historic maiden IPL title this season under the leadership of skipper Shreyas Iyer and coach Ricky Ponting, and the road towards the gold starts from here. Also Read | Impact Subs in Today's IPL Match for Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans. For GT and skipper Shubman Gil ...Read More >
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - India Twenty20 skipper Suryakumar Yadav has claimed that his team was denied the chance to lift the 2025 Asia Cup trophy, after it beat Pakistan in the final by five wickets on Sunday. Tilak Varma´s nerveless half-century helped India beat arch rivals Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium and claim its ninth Asia Cup - second in the T20 format. Post the final, the presentation ceremony was delayed for nearly an hour. The Pakistan team, led by captain Salman Agha, arrived late for the ceremony. However, there was further delay as the Indian tea ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 30: Young fast bowler Naseem Shah has been fined Rs 20 million (US 7100 dollars) for a derogatory tweet on chief minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz and directed to terminate his social media influencer. "Naseem had shown ignorance over a tweet asking why Ms Nawaz was treated like a "Queen of Lord's" at the opening ceremony of the Pakistan Super League on Thursday," sources told Telecom Asia Sport. Sources said Ms Nawaz had accepted Naseem's apology and was ready to pardon the youngster for his offence but the disciplinary committee was not ready to forgive Naseem. Naseem's stance t ...Read More >
Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will not be a part of the inaugural World Club Championship which is set to kick-off in 2026. Although an official announcement is yet to be made, the World Club Championship is believed to be the re-birth of long-discontinued Champions League T20. According to PTI, there will be no representation from IPL despite the backing of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). RCB are the reigning champions of IPL - their first trophy in 18 years. However, it reports are to be believed, Pakistan will have no representation i ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): West Indies have been fined 10 per cent of their match fee for a slow over-rate during their first Women's ODI against Australia in St. Kitts on Friday. Windies captain Hayley Matthews pled guilty to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction, so there was no need for a formal hearing, as per the ICC website. Also Read | Mullanpur, Chandigarh Weather and Rain Forecast for Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans IPL 2026 Match. The sanction was imposed by Reon King of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees after the hosts were ruled out to be two ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 15 (ANI): Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly on Monday spoke on whether Sunday's India-Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup could have been avoided, saying that while "terror must stop, sports cannot stop" The India-Pakistan rivalry got another chapter in its storied history. With the match being the first between the two nations since the Pahalgam terror attacks on India back in April and consequent launch of Operation Sindoor by the Indian Armed Forces against Pakistan-sponsored terror, the tensions were at an all-time high. Team India, battling backlas ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Dashing Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman, serving a two-match ban in Pakistan Super League (PSL), has denied reports that he will be retiring from T20 internationals as he is considering migrating to the United States, a news report said on Tuesday. There were reports and claims on social media that Fakhar, who turns 36 on Friday, has shifted his family to the USA and will retire from T20Is. He has also been plagued with fitness issues, including hormone issues, which cause frequent injuries. "Fakhar is not at all retiring, and this he has conveyed to the Pakista ...Read More >
Peshawar Zalmi held their nerve to beat Hyderabad Kingsmen off the final ball in a tense four-wicket win in the Pakistan Super League fixture in Karachi. Chasing 146, Zalmi got over the line thanks to an all-round effort from Iftikhar Ahmed, who followed up his four-wicket haul with an unbeaten 15 off 10. Zalmi were well placed at 116 for 3 in the 14th over, with Babar Azam anchoring the chase with 43. But he fell lbw to Hassan Khan and his dismissal triggered a slowdown as Hyderabad fought back ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly suspended all No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for players planning to participate in foreign T20 leagues following the national team's defeat to India in the Asia Cup 2025 final.Pakistan suffered a five-wicket loss to India on Sunday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, as the Suryakumar Yadav-led side secured India's ninth Asia Cup title.On September 29, Sumair Ahmad Syed, the PCB's Chief Operating Officer, issued a notice to players and agents regarding the suspension of NOCs.This decision directly impacts key players such as ...Read More >