Kolkata Police arrested Satadru Dutta, organiser of Lionel Messi’s GOAT Tour 2025, after chaos erupted at Salt Lake Stadium. Authorities assured ticket refunds and ongoing investigation. As Messi and other stars attended packed events, CM Mamata Banerjee blamed mismanagement, raising questions over crowd control and official responsibility.
TG DGP Shivdhar Reddy visited Uppal Stadium ahead of football legend Lionel Messi’s Hyderabad tour. In view of the Kolkata incident, he issued strict instructions to security personnel to prevent any untoward events. The DGP confirmed that around 3,000 police personnel have been deployed in and around the stadium to ensure smooth conduct.
On this day in 2017, Rohit Sharma, former captain and current Team India opener, delivered a sensational performance in the second ODI against Sri Lanka. He became the first player to score a third double century in ODIs, remaining unbeaten on 208 off 153 balls, adding to his previous 209 against Australia (2013) and 264 […]
South Africa created a rare milestone by defeating India in the second T20I in Chandigarh, marking their 13th victory over India in T20 internationals. With this win, they now hold the record for the most T20I wins against India, surpassing Australia and England, who previously shared the top spot with 12 wins each.
Team India posted a huge 433/6 against UAE in the U19 Asia Cup, setting a 434-run target after being sent in to bat. Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed a stunning 171, supported by Aaron George and Vihaan Malhotra with 69 each, and Vedant Trivedi with 38. India also broke their 21-year-old U19 record of 425 runs.
Indian wrestling star Vinesh Phogat has withdrawn her retirement decision and announced her return to the sport. Earlier, she had reached the Paris Olympics final but was ruled ineligible for being 100 grams over the weight limit, prompting her initial retirement. Her comeback reflects her determination to continue competing at the highest level.
Andhra all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy delivered a sensational performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy by claiming a hat-trick against Madhya Pradesh. He first clean bowled Harsh Gawali for 5 runs, followed by back-to-back dismissals of Harpreet Singh and Rajat Patidar, showcasing his lethal bowling and giving Andhra a crucial advantage in the match.
Indian prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi lit up the U19 Asia Cup match against UAE with a blazing century off just 56 balls, smashing 9 sixes and 5 fours. Alongside Aaron George, who is unbeaten on 48, he helped India reach 158/1 in 20.2 overs, showcasing a dominant batting display that has the team in a strong […]
Despite underwhelming performances in the 2nd T20I against South Africa, where Shubman Gill scored a duck and captain Suryakumar Yadav managed just 5 runs, Team India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate expressed confidence in their comeback. He emphasized that both players are talented leaders whose form will return and stressed the importance of them.
Videos of Spaniards playing ‘Gilli Danda,’ locally known as ‘Billarda’ in Galicia, are going viral on social media. Leagues are being organized to teach children the heritage game and preserve its cultural significance. Efforts aim to revive the traditional pastime, reintroducing it to a generation with the centuries-old sport.
India pacer Arshdeep Singh had a tough time in the second T20I against South Africa, bowling seven wides in one over. He ended up delivering 13 balls and giving away 18 runs. This put him alongside Naveen-ul-Haq for the longest over ever bowled by a full-member player in T20I cricket. Sisanda Magala is next with […]
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have retained their core squad for IPL 2026 and have ₹16.4 crore for the mini-auction on December 16. They aim to buy a finisher and a backup for Josh Hazlewood. Key targets could be Rachin Ravindra as a versatile batter, Gus Atkinson as an all-round pacer, and experienced spinner Karn Sharma.
With the IPL auction set to begin on December 16 in Abu Dhabi, fans are wondering whether Rishabh Pant’s record ₹27 crore deal will finally be surpassed. However, as this is a mini auction with limited purse value for franchises, experts believe breaking Pant’s historic price tag is unlikely. Even so, curiosity around potential big […]
Shubman Gill is set for a career boost, with the BCCI planning to elevate him to the prestigious ‘A+’ category in the central contracts list. This upgrade would earn him an annual salary of ₹7 cr. The final approval will come during the BCCI’s annual general meeting on the 22nd. Gill is currently listed in […]
Sanju Samson may face disappointment again as India is expected to field the same playing XI in the second T20 against South Africa. Jitesh Sharma is likely to retain his place as wicketkeeper-batsman. However, the inconsistent form of Shubman Gill and skipper Suryakumar Yadav remains a concern for Team India ahead of this crucial clash.