A senior official from the Sports Ministry confirmed to India Today on Tuesday, July 22, that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will fall under the scope of the National Sports Bill. Although the BCCI does not depend on government funding, its inclusion was largely expected, particularly with Indian cricket teams preparing...
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially announced that England will continue to host the World Test Championship (WTC) Finals until 2031. In a press release issued on Sunday, July 20, the ICC confirmed that the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has been granted the hosting rights for the 2027, 2029, and 2031 editions...
The India vs Pakistan match at the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 has been officially called off following backlash and player withdrawals. Organisers issued a statement apologising for unintentionally hurting public sentiments, stating the match was planned to bring joy, like recent India-Pak volleyball ties. Indian legends including Shikhar Dhawan and Suresh Raina withdrew...
Following India’s narrow defeat to England in the third Test at Lord’s, former cricketer Madan Lal has called on Virat Kohli to reconsider his recent retirement from Test cricket. India were in a strong position to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series but ultimately fell short, losing by 22 runs in a gripping...
Olympic bronze medalist and badminton star Saina Nehwal has announced her separation from husband and fellow shuttler Parupalli Kashyap. The news was shared by Nehwal via her Instagram Story on Sunday, where she opened up about the personal decision. “Life takes us in different directions sometimes. After much thought and consideration, Kashyap Parupalli and I...
World No. 1 Iga Swiatek has etched her name into tennis history by winning her first-ever Wimbledon title, defeating American star Amanda Anisimova in a commanding straight-sets victory on Centre Court. The Polish ace, known for her clay-court dominance, proved her all-surface mettle with a 6-3, 6-4 triumph in the women’s singles final. The match...
The Indian Open Athletics Meet held at the Savitribai Phule Pune University Sports Complex on Saturday showcased numerous elite athletes, but it was long jumper Murali Sreeshankar who captured the attention. Making his eagerly awaited return to competitive sports after an extended injury hiatus, India’s leading long jumper made a significant impact. Sreeshankar secured the...
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has filed a petition with the Karnataka High Court in response to comments made by the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), which seemed to implicate the IPL team in the unfortunate stampede that occurred outside Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4. In their application, RCB stated that they were not given an opportunity...
Fast bowler Akash Deep, who achieved a remarkable 10-wicket haul, led India to a historic 336-run victory over England at Edgbaston, always aspired to gain recognition by playing cricket at the highest level. “Akash Deep has always aimed to make a name for himself through his exceptional cricket skills,” Jyoti mentioned. With India down 0-1...
In a remarkable display of batting, captain Shubman Gill led the charge while pacer Akash Deep achieved a ten-wicket haul, marking a total team effort as India broke their winless streak in Birmingham, clinching a 336-run victory over England in the second Test on the final day this Sunday. This victory levels the five-match series...