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When Lionel Messi landed in India as part of the much-publicised GOAT Tour, the moment was meant to be historic, a rare, emotional touchpoint between one of football's greatest icons and Indian fans. Instead, as events unfolded, attention quickly shifted away from Messi to the man credited with making the tour happen: Satadru Dutta. For many, Dutta emerged almost overnight as a central figure in the story. In reality, he has spent over a decade operating in India's sports marketing and events s ...Read More >
Police has the standard procedure of the security arrangements inside the Wankhede Stadium, where people are barred from taking water bottles, metals objects, coins. In view of Argentine superstar footballer Lionel Messi's visit to Mumbai on Sunday, the city police are implementing stringent security measures, like not allowing water bottles, metals, coins inside the stadiums and setting up watchtowers to keep an eye on the crowd, officials said. The police also said it is taking extra care to ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 14 (ANI): Argentine football legend Lionel Messi reached Mumbai for his "GOAT India Tour 2025". NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule extended her best wishes to the fans and the people of Maharashtra, while stressing the importance of safety. "I wish them good luck, and I hope it all happens well and everybody who comes to see Messi is very safe," Sule told ANI. Also Read | Lionel Messi's GOAT India Tour: Promoter Satadru Dutta Sent to 14-Day Police Custody After Salt ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 14 (ANI): Argentine football legend Lionel Messi reached Mumbai for his "GOAT India Tour 2025". NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule extended her best wishes to the fans and the people of Maharashtra, while stressing the importance of safety. "I wish them good luck, and I hope it all happens well and everybody who comes to see Messi is very safe," Sule told ANI. After a disappointing turn of events in Kolkata and a highly successful reception in Hyderabad, the Argenti ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 14 (UNI) -- Mumbai has been placed under a tight security cover ahead of the visit of football legend Lionel Messi on Saturday, following chaotic incidents reported during the Kolkata leg of his 'GOAT India Tour 2025'. Mumbai police have deployed more than 2,000 personnel across South Mumbai to secure venues linked to the superstar's engagements. Senior officials said that the arrangements are comparable to those made for a World Cup final, with temporary watchtowers erected at stra ...Read More >
India has found its youngest chess record-holder. Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha, just three years, seven months and 20 days old, has become the youngest player in world chess history to earn an official FIDE rating. The nursery student from Madhya Pradesh has also broken an Indian record that was set only last year. The toddler edged past compatriot Anish Sarkar, who was three years, eight months and 19 days old when he achieved the same feat in November 2024. To earn an official rating from FIDE, t ...Read More >
A BJP delegation, led by Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, visited the office of the West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) in Kolkata on Monday (December 1, 2025), triggering loud protests by members of a Booth Level Officer (BLO) forum, who have been demonstrating there over alleged excessive workload during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, a senior officer said. As Mr. Adhikari, accompanied by several BJP MLAs, arrived at the CEO's office to meet officials, prot ...Read More >
Jaipur, Dec 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Olympian Sift Kaur Samra is confident that the shooting sport, which was discontinued as a medal event for both the 2022 Birmingham and 2026 Glasgow editions, will be included as a discipline when India hosts the Commonwealth Games at Ahmedabad in 2030. Sift Kaur said that as India are hosting the 2030 CWG, national shooters will get a big chance to showcase their talent and secure a bagful of medals in front of their home crowd. "I am thrilled that India is host ...Read More >
Puttaparthi (Andhra Pradesh), Nov 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday said Sri Sathya Baba's blessings gave him inner strength to go out and give his best in the 2011 World Cup. He said that Baba's blessings also reassured him to face all the challenges whenever he was on the field. Tendulkar said it was from Sathya Sai Baba that he understood that being a successful person is not about accumulation, but it is about contribution and giving something meaningful ...Read More >
Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], November 17 (ANI): India's Pawan Bartwal (55kg) produced the biggest upset of the tournament so far, outclassing second seed and World Cup Brazil gold medalist Altynbek Nursultan of Kazakhstan with a commanding 5:0 victory to secure his first international medal at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik sports complex on Monday. His breakout performance led another flawless day for India, with Sumit (75kg) and Naveen (90kg) also posting dominant wins to swell the ...Read More >
Greater Noida, Nov 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's Pawan Bartwal (55kg) produced the biggest upset of the tournament so far, outclassing second seed and World Cup gold medallist Altynbek Nursultan of Kazakhstan with a commanding 5:0 victory to secure his first international medal at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik sports complex on Monday. His breakout performance led another flawless day for India, with Sumit (75kg) and Naveen (90kg) also posting dominant wins to swell the host nation's tally to sev ...Read More >
Hockey India on Friday announced the 18-member Indian team for the FIH Men's Junior World Cup 2025 set to take place from November 28 to December 10, 2025, in Chennai and Madurai. The Indian side, coached by legendary former India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, is grouped in Pool B along with Chile, Switzerland and Oman, which has come in as a replacement for Pakistan. The India Colts will be led by defender and dragflicker Rohit, who had a good show in the recent Sultan of Johor Cup in Malaysia, whe ...Read More >
India's legendary goalkeeper P.R. Sreejesh's career has been marked by many successes, but a regret remains: he has never won a junior or senior World Cup medal. Despite playing in a junior hockey World Cup (2005) and four senior World Cups (2010, 2014, 2018, and 2023) and clinching Olympic bronze in Tokyo and Paris, a World Cup medal eluded him. Now, at 37, Sreejesh is aiming to change it, not as a player, but as the head coach of the Indian team for the FIH junior men's hockey World Cup in C ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], November 13 (ANI): Kolkata Knight Riders have announced the appointment of former Australian cricketer Shane Watson as the assistant coach for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. The former Australian all-rounder brings with him a wealth of international experience, leadership, and a deep understanding of modern-day franchise cricket. One of the most celebrated all-rounders of his era, Watson represented Australia in 59 Tests, 190 ODIs, and 58 T2 ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Jyoti Singh will continue to lead the Indian team as Hockey India named a 20-member squad for the upcoming FIH Women's Junior World Cup, scheduled to be held in Santiago, Chile from November 25 to December 13. The 20-member squad, coached by former India international Tushar Khandker, features 18 players and two alternates. "I am very happy with the squad and the way they are playing at this moment. My main principle is discipline and have kept that in focus while building this squa ...Read More >
IMAGE: Smriti Mandana, Jemimah Rodriguez (below) and Radha Yadav (below) were felicitated by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. Photograph: BCCI Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis hailed India's ICC Women's World Cup 2025 victory, calling it a historic moment for the nation and praising the team for "bringing the World Cup home." Fadnavis interacted with cricketers Smriti Mandhana, Jemima Rodrigues and Radha Yadav, who were part of the Indian team that won the ...Read More >
India won its first ever global trophy in women's cricket, beating South Africa by 52 runs in the 2025 final The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced that the next edition of the Women's ODI World Cup in 2029 will feature 10 teams, expanding from the existing eight-team format. India won its first ever global trophy in women's cricket, beating South Africa by 52 runs in the final played in Navi Mumbai on November 2. Thousands of fans thronged the stadiums to watch action unfo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that the next edition of the Women's ODI World Cup, to be held in 2029, will feature 10 teams, marking a significant step in the tournament's expansion and global reach. The decision, approved by the ICC Board in its meeting in Dubai on Friday, aims to provide greater opportunities for emerging nations and strengthen the competitive landscape of women's cricket on the world stage. It comes on the back of In ...Read More >
Siliguri, Nov 7 (PTI) The streets of Siliguri turned into a sea of celebration on Friday as thousands came out to greet hometown star Richa Ghosh, Bengal's first-ever World Cup-winning cricketer, after India's historic triumph at the Women's World Cup. Cheers, drums and chants filled the air as the 22-year-old wicketkeeper-batter emerged from Bagdogra airport, standing atop an open jeep that made its way through the city to Baghajatin Park, where a grand felicitation awaited. The entire route ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 6 (ANI): With just weeks to go for the start of the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2025 in Tamil Nadu, Hockey India today announced a nationwide Trophy Tour, during which the prestigious World Cup trophy will travel across 20 cities in India, as per a release from Hockey India. The Trophy Tour will officially kick off on November 7 during the Hockey India Centenary Celebrations at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi, in the presence of Union Minister ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 6 (PTI) The BCCI has shortlisted Ahmedabad, Delhi, Kolkata Chennai and Mumbai as the venues for next year's T20 World Cup with the final to be played in Ahmedabad. The 2023 ODI World Cup final, between India and Australia, was also conducted in Ahmedabad, home to the world's largest cricket stadium with a capacity of over one lakh. That edition of the marquee competition was held across 10 venues in total. It is learnt that the ICC will announce the full schedule of the Februar ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 4 (ANI): India women's team captain Harmanpreet Kaur emphasised the role of fans and supporters in boosting the morale of the players after returning home following the 2017 World Cup final heartbreak. After faltering to win the World Cup twice in 2005 and 2017, India's drought ended with a 52-run victory over South Africa at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. The 2017 final remained a nightmare that haunted India for many years, considering the position of c ...Read More >
November 2, 2025, will forever be etched in Indian cricket history as the day the nation's women's team lifted their maiden ICC Women's World Cup trophy. Under the fearless leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur, India defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the final at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, to end a 52-year-long wait for a World Cup triumph. India set a strong target of 298 runs before bowling out South Africa for 246. Deepti Sharma and Shafali Verma shone bright on the grand stage both scoring ...Read More >
Smriti Mandhana's partner Palash Muchhal celebrates India's Women's World Cup win ahead of their wedding. Palash Muchhal, a music director and partner of Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana, celebrated India's first-ever ICC Women's World Cup win on social media. The final match took place at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, where India's women's cricket team defeated South Africa by 52 runs, sparking celebrations across the country. India's women's cricket team made history on November 2 by clai ...Read More >
South Africa women's coach Mandela Mashinbyi has spoken about how the team psychologist Dr Koketjo Tsebe has helped 'to keep the players cam and focussed' in the world cup campaign in India. "Having the psychologist here just helps to keep the players calm and focused. For me, as a coach, I only have to focus on the cricketing side of things. Dr. Tsebe is giving the players the necessary tools to deal with the pressures of playing in the World Cup, of not being selected, how to deal with anxie ...Read More >
It was not long ago here in Mumbai that Harmanpreet Kaur juggled a day job as a railway clerk with the grueling training sessions as a young member of India's national women's cricket team. Away from her family and her hometown in Punjab, Ms. Kaur began her days at dawn -- long hours of shuttling from a morning practice to work and back again to an evening training session. Lunch was a bite on the train. Her biggest anxiety: Not finishing evening practice before the rush hour and the departure ...Read More >
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday congratulated the Indian women's cricket team on winning their maiden World Cup and said this watershed moment will take the sport to even higher performances. I admire the way the girls have done India proud, Murmu said in a post on X. The Indian women's cricket team kept its date with history by winning its first-ever World Cup with a 52-run victory over South Africa to script a gold ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Mithali Raj, former India captain and a pioneer of the game, shared a post praising the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) for their efforts behind bringing women's cricket to the forefront after the Indian women's team lifted their maiden World Cup trophy. After the presentation ceremony concluded, the team's celebrations peaked when they started a victory lap, with legends of the game - Mithali, Jhulan Gos ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 3 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the Indian women's cricket team on winning their maiden World Cup and said this watershed moment will take the sport to "still higher" performances. "I admire the way the girls have done India proud," Murmu said in a post on X. The Indian women's cricket team kept its date with history by winning its first-ever World Cup with a 52-run victory over South Afr ...Read More >
When Jemimah Rodrigues was trying to force herself into the India women's side as a teenager, she cut out a photograph of her face and stuck it over an image of the national team's jersey. She told the No Balls podcast back in 2021 that she would look at it every single day for motivation, refusing to lose sight of the dream that started for a four-year-old girl playing street cricket with her brothers. On Thursday, under the bright lights of Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium, she played one of t ...Read More >
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