follow us:
Anish Bhanwala won silver in the men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol at the Asian Shooting Championships, narrowly missing gold by one point to China’s Su Lianbofan. India has earned 72 medals so far, including 39 golds, boosted by strong performances from junior shooters and Olympian Sift Kaur Samra’s recent gold.
Former Team India Test captain Rohit Sharma said Test cricket is mentally very demanding. He said that it requires long-term endurance, but it’s also mentally exhausting. Rohit retired from Test cricket in May this year. He played 67 Tests in total, scoring 4,301 runs, leaving a lasting mark on the longest format of the game.
Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from the IPL, ending his stint with Chennai Super Kings. Having already retired from international cricket, Ashwin plans to explore leagues worldwide. He thanked franchises, the IPL, and BCCI for memories. His IPL exit aligns with BCCI rules, allowing retired players to participate in overseas tournaments.
Former Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from the IPL, posting, “My journey as an IPL player is over.” He played 221 matches and took 187 wickets, representing Chennai Super Kings, Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals, and Pune Warriors. Ashwin had earlier retired from all international cricket formats.
The high-voltage India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash is set for September 14 in Dubai. Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram urged fans to treat it as an entertaining contest, not a war. He called for calm, respectful behavior from both sides and emphasized the importance of discipline among players during this much-anticipated encounter.
India’s new Online Gaming Bill bans money-based games, causing Dream11 to exit as Team India’s lead sponsor. Cricketers like Kohli, Rohit, and Dhoni may lose ₹150–200 crore in endorsements. The BCCI could lose over ₹125 crore, with IPL teams also hit. Without a new sponsor, Team India may enter the Asia Cup without branding.
Sarfaraz Khan smashed another century in the Buchi Babu Invitational, scoring 111 off 99 balls for Mumbai against Haryana. This marks his second century of the tournament, reinforcing his claim for a spot in India’s Test XI ahead of the West Indies series. Ignored earlier, he now sends a clear message to selectors Agarkar and […]
Indian pacer Mohammad Siraj said that he learned his aggression on the field from star cricketer Virat Kohli. He stated that he shares a good bond with Kohli and has played alongside him at RCB. Siraj added that Virat taught him to treat opponents as enemies on the field, but not off it. He further […]
The schedule for the Duleep Trophy 2025 has been released. Quarterfinals will be played from August 28–31: North Zone vs East Zone and Central Zone vs North East Zone. Semi-finals are set for September 4–7, followed by the final from September 11–15 between the winners of the two semi-final matches.
Following Dream11’s exit as Team India’s main sponsor, the BCCI has begun searching for a replacement. Reports suggest Japanese automotive giant Toyota has expressed interest in taking over the role. If finalized, Toyota’s branding will feature prominently on Team India’s jerseys, marking a new partnership in Indian cricket sponsorship.
The BCCI has announced the schedule for the Duleep Trophy, a premier domestic first-class cricket tournament, to be held from August 28 to September 15. Teams from North, South, East, West, Central, and North East Zones will compete. Several star players from Team India are also expected to feature in this prestigious series.
Sanju Samson, under pressure after Shubman Gill’s Asia Cup selection, sent a strong message with a blazing 121 off 51 balls as an opener in the Kerala Cricket League. With the Asia Cup nearing, his century may influence team selection. Samson has scored three centuries as India’s opener and continues to push for his spot.
The PCB has announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, led by Fatima Sana. Uncapped 20-year-old Eyman Fatima joins the team, replacing Gull Feroza. Pakistan will play all group matches in Colombo. The same squad will also face South Africa in a three-match ODI series in Lahore starting September 16.
The BCCI and Dream11 will seperate each other due to the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, was passed by both houses of Parliament. BCCI secretary said that they will not indulge with any such organisations” in the future. BCCI will look for a new sponsor for the future. Dream 11 had signed […]
Shreyas Iyer declined West Zone’s Duleep Trophy captaincy, anticipating selection for Asia Cup 2025. Despite strong IPL 2025 form and personal training, he was excluded from the squad. Following his refusal, Shardul Thakur was named captain. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar said Iyer was “unlucky” but there was no room in the 15-man team.