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January 29, 2024 10:38 AM

ICC lifts ban imposed on Sri Lanka Cricket

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday lifted the suspension imposed on Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) with immediate effect. In a statement, the ICC announced the uplifting of SLC's ban, stating, "The International Cricket Council lifte...

January 27, 2024 7:15 PM

Australian Open Final: Rohan Bopanna becomes oldest-ever man to win Grand Slam

India's 43-year-old Rohan Bopanna has today become the oldest man to win a Grand Slam, after winning the Australian Open 2024 men's doubles title. Pairing with Matthew Ebden, the second-seeded duo clinched the Australian Open 2024 men's doubles titl...

January 25, 2024 10:42 PM

Virat Kohli named ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2023

Former Indian Skipper Virat Kohli has been named the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year 2023. The Indian batsman had a fantastic 2023 with the bat. He scripted to his name several records and displayed a splendid performance at the World Cup in whic...

January 25, 2024 6:29 PM

IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Jaiswal’s fiery 76* puts India in driver’s seat at Stumps on Day 1

Yasnasvi Jaiswal made England spinners dance to his tune and put India in the driver's seat on the first day of the first Test being played here at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. At the end of stumps on Day 1, India were 119/1 and trailed E...

January 25, 2024 12:27 PM

Boxing legend Mary Kom refutes retirement rumors

Indian legendary boxer M C Mary Kom on Thursday refuted reports that she has announced retirement. In a statement, the boxer clarified, "Dear friends from the media, I haven't announced my retirement yet and have been misquoted. I will personally ad...

January 25, 2024 1:54 PM

Unraveling the ‘Bazball’ enigma: Can it thrive in India?

By: Aditya Ahuja The question shouldn’t be whether ‘Bazball’ will work in India or not; the question should be, “If not ‘Bazball,’ then what?” Ever since Ben Stokes replaced Joe Root to become England’s 81st Test captain, followed...

January 24, 2024 4:07 PM

Rohan Bopanna makes history as Oldest Men’s Doubles World No. 1 at 43

Indian tennis star Rohan Bopanna, at the age of 43, has become the oldest player to claim the No. 1 spot in the men's doubles rankings. Bopanna, paired with Australia's Matthew Ebden secured this historic achievement by defeating the Argentine duo M�...

January 24, 2024 11:19 AM

Fit India Champions’ podcast series to kick off with Sheetal Devi, Neeraj Chopra

A flagship programme of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the Fit India Mission is all set to launch the 'Fit India Champions' podcast series. It is being launched in partnership with GOQii, a major stakeholder in the fitness sector that ...

January 24, 2024 9:16 AM

Women’s Hockey team all set to participate in the World Cup

The Indian women's hockey team is all set to participate at the inaugural edition of the FIH Hockey5s Women's World Cup, to take place from January 24 to January 27, in Muscat, Oman. The Indian team is placed in Pool C alongside the USA, Poland and ...

January 23, 2024 9:12 AM

Virat Kohli withdraws from first two Tests against England due to personal reasons

By: Aditya Ahuja In a surprising announcement on Monday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) revealed that Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli has opted to withdraw from the first two Tests against England, citing personal reasons. Th...

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