In a significant transition for Indian cricket administration, Roger Binny, the current President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has stepped down upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 70. Effective immediately, Rajeev Shukla, who had been serving as the BCCI Vice-President, is now the acting or interim President of the...
MELBOURNE: Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has undergone his sixth surgery for skin cancer, with the latest procedure involving the removal of a lesion from his nose. The 44-year-old 2015 World Cup-winning skipper shared a post-operative photo on Instagram, urging people to prioritise regular skin checks, particularly in countries like Australia with high sun exposure....
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved India’s submission of a bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games (CWG), with Ahmedabad being named the “ideal” host city. According to a Press Information Bureau (PIB) release, the Cabinet has also cleared the signing of the Host Collaboration Agreement (HCA),...
In a stunning development for Indian cricket, veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL). The announcement came as a shock to fans and the cricketing fraternity, given Ashwin’s consistent presence in the tournament for over a decade. Ashwin, who has been one of the most successful off-spinners in...
India’s right-arm fast bowler Harshit Rana has expressed confidence ahead of the Asia Cup 2025, stating that he is “fully prepared” for the upcoming tournament in the United Arab Emirates, scheduled from September 9 to 28. India will begin their campaign against the hosts UAE on September 10 in Dubai, followed by a high-profile clash...
Ahead of Asia Cup 2025, India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has provided a major update on his fitness after undergoing surgery for a sports hernia in his lower right abdomen. The Mumbai batter underwent the surgery in June in Munich, Germany, following the conclusion of IPL 2025 and has since been following a structured rehabilitation...
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially ended its association with fantasy sports company Dream11, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed on Monday. The board is now exploring options to secure a new title sponsor for the Indian cricket team. Dream11 had signed a three-year deal worth ₹358 crore in July 2023,...
India’s steadfast anchor in Test cricket, Cheteshwar Pujara, formally announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket on August 24, 2025, bringing to a close a remarkable career that spanned over a decade. In a heartfelt message shared on social media, Pujara wrote: “Wearing the Indian jersey, singing the anthem, and trying my best...
Former India opener Virender Sehwag has opened up about a fiery confrontation with ex-head coach Greg Chappell that left a lasting impact on him. Speaking on The Life Savers Show, Sehwag recalled how Chappell frequently questioned his batting technique, particularly criticizing his footwork. “He told me, ‘If you don’t move your feet, you won’t score...
India’s shooting duo Arjun Babuta and Elavenil Valarivan clinched the gold medal in the 10m air rifle mixed team event at the 16th Asian Shooting Championship in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, on Saturday. The Indian pair delivered a stunning performance, defeating China’s Dingke Lu and Xinlu Peng 17-11 in the final. Although the Chinese pair started strong...