Category: Sports

Cricket will make its return to the Olympic Games at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, featuring both men’s and women’s T20 tournaments. Each division will consist of six teams competing in a total of 28 matches, with 90 athlete quotas allocated per gender. This historic inclusion marks cricket’s first Olympic…

India’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur revealed Sachin Tendulkar’s pre-match advice helped her team stay grounded before their historic World Cup triumph. She described the “world champion” feeling as surreal, crediting key players like Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, and Shafali Verma for their pivotal roles in the victory. The magnitude of the…

Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif expressed doubts about Sanju Samson’s T20I future, suggesting he’s been sidelined due to Shubman Gill’s grooming as a future captain. Kaif noted Jitesh Sharma is now preferred as a finisher, despite Samson’s strong record. This shift towards role-specific selections appears to have impacted Samson’s place in…

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar questioned former cricketers Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan’s role model status after the ED seized their assets worth Rs 11.14 crore in a betting platform probe. He highlighted the devastating impact of betting addiction on youth, urging celebrities to avoid promoting such platforms and…

Chennai Super Kings CEO Kasi Viswanathan expressed strong optimism about MS Dhoni featuring in the 2026 IPL season. Dhoni, a long-standing icon for the franchise, was retained as an uncapped player for Rs 4 crore. His continued presence is anticipated to be crucial for CSK’s strategic direction following a challenging…

Divya Deshmukh clinched the Women’s World Cup, becoming the first Indian to win the title. Meanwhile, seasoned campaigner Koneru Humpy took a well-deserved break to focus on family after the intense tournament. Humpy is now gearing up for a comeback in the Global Chess League and World Rapid and Blitz…

Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi has arrived in Dubai for the ICC Board meeting, where the BCCI is expected to raise the issue of the delayed Asia Cup trophy handover. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia reiterated their intention to escalate the matter to the ICC if the trophy isn’t returned…

Bangladesh Cricket Board has formed a committee to probe allegations of inappropriate behaviour by a former selector against ex-pacer Jahanara Alam during the 2022 ODI World Cup. Alam detailed lewd questions and unwanted physical advances, claiming multiple officials acted improperly. The board vows swift action after a 15-day investigation. …

India captain Suryakumar Yadav showed rare frustration during the fourth T20I against Australia. Despite this brief moment, India secured a crucial 48-run victory, leveling the series. Washington Sundar’s exceptional bowling performance led to a dramatic Australian collapse, securing the win for India. …

Veteran Indian footballer Sunil Chhetri is contemplating retirement at the end of the 2025-26 ISL season, contingent on Bengaluru FC not winning the title and securing continental qualification. Having recently ended his international career, Chhetri expressed no regrets about his comeback, though he lamented India’s failure to qualify for the…

Ravi Shastri recounted a fiery 1991-92 tour of Australia, advising an 18-year-old Sachin Tendulkar to let his bat do the talking amidst Australian sledging. Shastri himself had a verbal spat with Mike Whitney, but urged Tendulkar, who was eager to retaliate, to rely on his immense talent. This advice shaped…