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Olympic gold medalist and three-time World Champion Carolina Marin has retired from professional badminton due to a persistent knee injury. Sharing a video titled “My journey ends here,” the former World No. 1 Spaniard said she is prioritizing long-term health and will skip the European Championships in Huelva, closing a glittering career.
The BCCI has announced the IPL 2026 second‑phase schedule, with the remaining league matches set from April 13 to May 24 across 12 Indian venues. A total of 50 matches, including eight double‑headers, will determine playoff contenders. Action resumes with Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals and continues through the key stretch of the tournament.
The BCCI has announced India’s home cricket schedule up to mid‑2027, revealing the total ODIs the national team will play. India will host several bilateral series and multi‑team events, contributing to a busy calendar. The schedule aims to balance formats while preparing players for major tournaments and maintaining fan engagement across the country.
Several Karnataka MLAs protested outside an IPL ticket distribution centre, demanding VIP access instead of standing in queues. They argued that as public representatives they shouldn’t wait like regular fans, sparking criticism and frustration among onlookers. The incident highlighted tension between politicians and the public over preferential treatment.
After a record ₹16,700 crore (USD 1.78 billion) acquisition of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL franchise by a consortium led by the Aditya Birla Group, fans wondered if the team name would change. Co‑owner Ananya Birla suggested the iconic RCB identity will likely remain intact despite the ownership shift, quelling rumours of a rebrand ahead of IPL 2026.
Australian pace ace Josh Hazlewood is set to join Royal Challengers Bengaluru today after recovering from injury. Having regained full fitness, he has received clearance from Cricket Australia to participate in the IPL. His return is expected to significantly boost RCB’s bowling strength, bringing renewed energy to the squad ahead of key matches.
Indian badminton icon Saina Nehwal spoke openly about her brief separation from husband Parupalli Kashyap, explaining that trust, communication and mutual respect helped them work through disagreements. The couple, married in 2018, chose to give their relationship another chance after realising that patience and understanding were key to growth together.
The BCCI has shared India’s 2026-27 home ODI season schedule, featuring 9 ODIs against West Indies, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe. The plan is designed to strengthen preparation ahead of 2027 ODI World Cup, ensuring Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma get ample game time. This approach aims to fine-tune performance and build momentum before the global […]
Full squad of Lucknow Super Giants: Rishabh Pant (c), Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, Aiden Markram, Matthew, Himmat, Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, Shahbaz, Arshin Kulkarni, Mayank, Avesh Khan, Mohsin Khan, Manimaran, Digvesh, Prince Yadav, Akash Singh, Shami, Arjun Tendulkar, Hasaranga, Anrich Nortje, Mukul Choudhary, Naman Tiwari, Akshat, and Josh Inglis.
Former RCB owner Vijay Mallya celebrated the franchise’s record ₹16,500 Cr sale. He reminiscing about his 2008 purchase of the RCB team for ₹450 Crore. He described RCB as forever part of his identity, cherishing iconic moments like facing a Virat Kohli. Mallya initially acquired the team via United Spirits, which Diageo later bought in […]
Full squad of Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane (c), Angkrish, Anukul Roy, Harshit Rana, Manish Pandey, Ramandeep, Rinku Singh, Rovman Powell, Sunil Narine, Umran Malik, Vaibhav Arora, Varun, Cameron Green, Finn Allen, Matheesha Pathirana, Tejasvi, Kartik Tyagi, Prashant, Rahul Tripathi, Tim Seifert, Sarthak, Daksh Kamra, Rachin Ravindra, Akash, Muzarabani.
Indian all-rounder Shivam Dube revealed that his journey home after winning the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 was both thrilling and challenging. With flights from Ahmedabad to Mumbai fully booked, Dube opted for a 3rd AC train ride. Though unconventional for a cricket star, the experience gave him a unique perspective on travel and the […]
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad hinted that MS Dhoni’s role in the upcoming IPL 2026 will be revealed during matches. He confirmed the opening combination as Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sanju Samson, who joined from Rajasthan Royals. Meanwhile, Urvil is also being considered as a backup opener option for the Chennai franchise this season.
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur said the ODI World Cup 2025 triumph has boosted confidence ahead of the T20 World Cup in the UK. She highlighted growing recognition for women’s cricket after the historic win and called multi-format series challenging yet valuable, following India’s recent 4-12 point loss to Australia despite a T20I series victory.
India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav rose two spots to seventh in the latest ICC T20I batter rankings. Four New Zealand pacers, including Lockie Ferguson, also climbed the charts. Abhishek Sharma retained the No. 1 batter spot, Sikandar Raza led all-rounders, and Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan topped the bowlers, while Tim Seifert and Dewald Brevis dropped.