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Punjab Kings’ think tank crafted a squad for success during the IPL 2025 mega auction. Head coach Ricky Ponting expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance at the auction table, praising the analysts and scouts for their efforts. He added, “It couldn’t have gone much better,” highlighting the team’s strategic planning and execution.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru is facing backlash from pro-Kannada groups over its Hindi-only X account launched in Oct, which has posted just five tweets and gained 2,500 followers till today. Kannada-speaking fans argue that Hindi doesn’t represent India’s linguistic diversity and isn’t the primary language of all citizens or RCB supporters, sparking objections to the move.
In the IPL 2025 auction, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) made significant acquisitions, including Virat Kohli, Josh Hazlewood, and Liam Livingstone. However, Indian wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma received the largest pay hike, a 5,500% increase. RCB purchased him for ₹11 crore, a stark contrast to his previous IPL salary of ₹20 lakh, marking a record jump.
Bayern Munich fans protested against PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi during a Champions League match. Fans displayed banners expressing opposition to the Qatari businessman, with one showing his face crossed out and others criticizing his influence in European soccer. Khelaifi’s roles with European Club Association, PSG, and BeIN media group have made him unpopular among Bayern […]
Ben Stokes explained his decision to skip the IPL 2025 mega auction, citing his desire to prioritize his England career. At the “back-end” of his career, Stokes emphasized the importance of managing his body and prolonging his playing years. He also discussed England’s upcoming Test series against New Zealand, focusing on adaptability and not dwelling […]
Defending champions India started their men’s junior Asia Cup Hockey campaign on a rousing note. Indian team thrashed lowly Thailand 11-0 in a lop-sided Pool A match in Muscat on Wednesday. Besides India and Thailand, Chinese Taipei, Japan and South Korea are the other teams in Pool A. Eight players from Indian team scored at […]
Jasprit Bumrah on Wednesday reclaimed the top spot in the ICC Test bowling rankings after his match-winning performance in India’s 295-run victory over Australia in the first Test at Perth. Bumrah took 8 wickets for 72, surpassing Kagiso Rabada and Josh Hazlewood with a career-best 883 points. Mohammed Siraj also rose to 25th after claiming […]
India has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2026 Asian Rifle/Pistol Cup, the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) announced. The Asian Shooting Confederation (ASC) confirmed the decision, requesting the NRAI to propose dates for the event. NRAI Secretary General K. Sultan Singh expressed gratitude, promising to deliver a successful event.
New Zealand’s historic 3-0 series win in India is behind them as they select pacer Nathan Smith for his debut against England in the first Test at Christchurch’s Hagley Oval. Captain Tom Latham confirmed Kane Williamson’s return, leaving no space for Will Young, the player-of-the-series in India. Latham called the India series amazing but said, […]
Pakistan’s young bowler Abrar Ahmed has made a remarkable start to his career, setting new records. In the second ODI against Zimbabwe, Abrar took 4 key wickets, joining an elite group of bowlers alongside the legendary Abdul Qadir. Prior to Abrar, Zakir Khan and Sarfaraz Nawaz had achieved this significant milestone. Pakistan went on to […]
The ICC will hold a virtual meeting on November 29 to finalize the delayed Champions Trophy schedule, set for February-March 2025 in Pakistan. The delay stems from India’s refusal to play in Pakistan due to strained political relations. The BCCI has proposed a hybrid model for India’s matches in a third country, but Pakistan has […]
Shubman Gill is likely to miss the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Series against Australia, scheduled from December 6 to 10, 2024. Gill missed the Perth Test due to injury, and doctors have advised him to rest for two weeks. As a result, it is reported that he will also miss the Adelaide Test. Notably, […]
On the 10th anniversary of his death, family and teammates of Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes paid tribute to the late player, who died from a brain hemorrhage after being struck on the neck during a 2014 domestic match. Hughes’ tragic passing at age 25 shocked the cricket world, prompting calls for greater safety in the […]
The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) suspended Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia for four years after he refused a doping test during national trials on March 10. Initially suspended on April 23, the Tokyo bronze medallist was also banned by the World Wrestling Federation. The suspension, effective from April 23, 2024, will affect his wrestling career and […]
The International Cricket Council (ICC) will hold a crucial virtual meeting on Friday, November 29, to finalize the schedule for the 2025 Champions Trophy, set to be held in Pakistan in February-March. The meeting comes after a delay in announcing the tournament schedule, which was caused by India’s refusal to play in Pakistan due to […]