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Ravichandran, father of cricketer R Ashwin, revealed that the off-spinner’s decision to retire from international cricket caught their family by surprise. While Ravichandran expressed his wish for Ashwin to continue representing the Indian senior team, he also hinted that his son’s feelings of humiliation could have influenced his sudden retirement. However, he did not go […]
Spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from all formats of cricket following the drawn third Test against Australia in Brisbane on Wednesday. At the time of his retirement, the 38-year-old ranks fifth among bowlers and third among all-rounders in the ICC Test rankings. Ashwin ended a 14-year career in which he played 106 […]
Indian cricketer Virat Kohli faced another setback in the third Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, managing just 3 runs off 16 balls before being dismissed as India’s third wicket in the first innings. It was not just the low score but the manner of his dismissal that frustrated both experts and fans. Once again, […]
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has agreed to host the 2025 Champions Trophy under a hybrid model, allowing India to play its matches in Dubai while Pakistan serves as a co-host for the tournament. This arrangement, approved “in principle” during an informal meeting at ICC headquarters in Dubai, extends to other ICC multi-lateral events through […]
With four goals, star player Araijeet Singh Hundal led the Indian junior men’s hockey team to a 5-3 victory over arch rivals Pakistan in Wednesday’s Men’s Junior Asia Cup final. The Indian team successfully defended its title and won a record fifth title in the competition’s history in Muscat. Dilraj Singh added a goal to […]
Two-time Olympic medalist and badminton star PV Sindhu is set to marry Hyderabad-based Venkata Datta Sai, an executive director at Posidex Technologies, on December 22 in Udaipur. Speaking to the media, Sindhu’s father, PV Ramana, shared that both families have known each other for some time and about a month ago, decided to plan the […]
Gujarat Titans has secured England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler for an impressive Rs 15.75 crore at the IPL 2025 auction held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Rajasthan Royals entered the bidding early in an attempt to acquire Buttler at a lower price, but Gujarat Titans remained steadfast in their pursuit of the England white-ball captain. Following an […]
Kagiso Rabada has been acquired by the Gujarat Titans for Rs 10.75 crore during the IPL 2025 mega auction, held on Sunday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Rabada, listed as a marquee player, entered the auction with a base price of ₹2 crore. Despite his consistent performances, the Punjab Kings released Rabada ahead of the auction. […]
Suraj Desai, an outstanding tennis player associated with the Income Tax Department in Ahmedabad, has achieved a new milestone as he secured the Silver Medal along with his team member, Himansh Mehta, at the Pickleball World Cup 2024 in Lima, Peru. The achievement is crucial because players from 36 countries participated in the tournament. Desai, […]
Rafael Nadal, one of all-time greats in tennis, has announced his retirement from the sport. In an emotional video posted on Thursday, the 22-time Grand Slam winner said goodbye to the sport that helped him become one of the greatest athletes of all time. Nadal’s final match as a professional tennis player will be the […]
The brand value of players has gone up significantly after their success at the recently concluded Paris Olympics. Vinesh Phogat’s Olympic performance, despite the setback, generated immense national interest, leading to a sharp increase in her endorsement fees. Before Paris 2024, she was charging around Rs 25 lakh per deal, but her fees have now […]
Jay Shah, who made history by becoming the youngest ICC Chairman at just 35, will have to navigate a complex global cricket landscape, balancing the interests of various stakeholders while ensuring the sport’s growth and sustainability. Shah will be responsible for overseeing and guiding the global development of cricket, ensuring fair play and sportsmanship among […]
After a break of fifteen days, Paris once again ready to host the best athletes in the world with the 2024 Paralympic Games. The quadrennial event will take place from August 28 to September 8. More than 4,400 athletes set to compete in 549 events across 22 sports. A total of 18 of the 35 […]
Jay Shah will take over as the next chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) on December 1. He will become the fifth Indian to climb atop the pinnacle of cricket’s global administrative body. The 35-year-old was elected unopposed as the chairman of the ICC, the youngest ever to reach this position.He will replace Greg […]
The triumphant performance by Indian athletes at the Paris Olympics 2024 has boosted their brand value. Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and shooter Manu Bhaker – both are experiencing the biggest surges in their brand value. Neeraj won silver in javelin while Manu won two bronze medals and finishing fourth in a third category. Whilst Neeraj […]
Drawing criticism for Vinesh Phogat’s weigh-in fiasco, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha on Sunday made it clear that it is the responsibility of the athlete to manage their weight and the attack on its medical team, especially Chief Medical Officer Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala is “unacceptable and worthy of condemnation.” The 29-year-old Vinesh was left heartbroken after […]
Kinzang Lhamo, a marathon runner from Bhutan, was cheered on by the crowd in the home stretch as the 26-year-old displayed incredible Olympic spirit and a never-say-die attitude on Sunday. After making history by competing in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Lhamo made sure she will be remembered forever for the heartwarming moment on the […]
After being surrounded by the raging gender row controversy, Algeria’s Imane Khelif won the gold medal as she defeated the world champion Yang Liu of China at the Paris Olympics 2024. She became the gold medallist in the women’s 66kg category by a unanimous decision. Khelif finally broke her silence on the controversy and said […]
The Indian hockey team has accomplished the unimaginable by securing third place and earning India’s fourth bronze medal at the Olympics in Paris. The Indian Hockey side has defeated Spain by a score of 2-1. The Indian hockey team won back-to-back medals in the Olympics for the first time since 1972 on Thursday after defeating […]
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement on Thursday, a day after she was disqualified from the gold medal bout in the 50 kg women’s category at the Paris Olympics 2024. The 29-year-old wrestler, who became the first Indian female to reach an Olympic final, was one bout away from a historic gold after putting up stunning performances […]
