Suman makes comeback to Indian women’s hockey team
Suman Devi Thoudam, who made her return to the Indian women’s hockey team after a three-year hiatus, is determined to make the most of the opportunity. Having last played for India in 2022, Suman has been included in the squad for the upcoming
Neeraj Chopra’s 90.23m javelin throw earns praise from PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Neeraj Chopra after the star athlete became the first Indian to throw over 90 meters in javelin. Chopra achieved a personal best of 90.23m at the 2025 Doha Diamond League, breaking his own national record. Calling it “a
Faf du Plessis, Stubbs rejoin Delhi Capitals for IPL 2025
Delhi Capitals have confirmed the return of vice-captain Faf du Plessis and middle-order batter Tristan Stubbs ahead of the resumption of IPL 2025. However, the team will be without Mitchell Starc and Donovan Ferreira, who remain unavailable. The franchise extended its support and
Real Madrid win delays Barcelona’s La Liga title celebration
Barcelona will have to wait at least another day to seal the La Liga title after Real Madrid edged Mallorca 2-1 on Wednesday night. Madrid’s Jacobo Ramon scored a last-second winner, flicking the ball over goalkeeper Leo Roman to snatch victory and keep
DGMO Ghai explains India’s air defence with cricket analogy
Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lt. General Rajiv Ghai on Monday praised India’s air defence system by referencing cricket legends from the 1974-75 Ashes series. He also named Virat Kohli as his favorite cricketer, who announced his retirement from Test cricket the
End of an era as Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket
Indian cricket icon and former captain Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday, bringing an end to a glorious 14-year career in the longest format of the game. Kohli reportedly informed the BCCI ahead of India’s upcoming five-match Test series
Mitchell Owen replaces Maxwell in PBKS, Ponting calls him exciting
Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting has welcomed Mitchell Owen as Glenn Maxwell’s replacement for the remainder of IPL 2025, describing the young Australian as an “exciting package.” Ponting, who has closely followed Owen’s progress in the Big Bash League (BBL) with the
Bangladesh to tour Sri Lanka for Test, ODI, and T20 series
Bangladesh are all set to tour Sri Lanka for a full-fledged men’s series in June, marking their first tour to the island nation in four years. The series will comprise two Tests, three One-Day Internationals (ODIs), and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). The last
Rabada cleared to play after completing substance abuse treatment
South African pacer Kagiso Rabada has been cleared to resume playing cricket after completing a substance abuse treatment program, following a positive test for a recreational drug earlier this year during the SA20 league. The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) confirmed
BJP takes lead as caste census goes official in India
In a politically and socially transformative move, the Narendra Modi-led government has officially approved the inclusion of caste enumeration in the upcoming national Census. This decision, announced by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw after a Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) meeting, could significantly
India wins 11 golds at Asian U-15 Boxing Championships
India clinched the top spot at the Asian U-15 Boxing Championships with a remarkable 25-medal haul, including 11 golds, thanks largely to a dominant performance by the young girls’ squad. Indian girls stole the spotlight, winning all 10 final bouts across their weight
India women’s hockey team faces Australia in friendlies
The Indian women’s hockey team is preparing to test new player combinations in their upcoming friendlies against Australia’s senior team, following two defeats to the Australia A side. The three-match series begins on May 1 at the Perth Hockey Stadium. In the first
Voll, Flintoff get first CA contracts
Rising stars Georgia Voll and Tess Flintoff have been awarded their first Cricket Australia (CA) central contracts, while seasoned all-rounder Jess Jonassen has missed out on the 18-player list for the 2025–26 season. Voll, the 21-year-old top-order batter, has had a breakout year,
Murphy double sends Newcastle to fifth
Newcastle United surged to fifth place in the Premier League with a commanding 3-0 win over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium, keeping their Champions League qualification hopes alive while deepening Leicester’s relegation worries. With rivals for a top-four finish dropping points
Barca and Madrid legends excited to face off in Mumbai
Football legends from Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, including Luis Figo, Carles Puyol, Fernando Morientes, and Ricardo Quaresma, are set to bring the magic of one of football’s greatest rivalries to Mumbai in the much-anticipated Legends Faceoff. The match will take place at
Alcaraz wins 14th consecutive match at Indian Wells ATP Masters 1000
Carlos Alcaraz secured his 14th consecutive win at the ATP Masters 1000 event, defeating Denis Shapovalov 6-2, 6-4 on Tuesday (IST) to reach the fourth round of the Indian Wells Open. The two-time defending champion has lost just two sets during his impressive
Bracewell to lead New Zealand for Pakistan T20Is
Michael Bracewell will captain New Zealand for the first time on home soil in the upcoming five-match T20I series against Pakistan, starting at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on March 16. Bracewell, a key performer in New Zealand’s runner-up finish at the recent ICC
India wins Champions Trophy 2025 as Rohit silences critics
Indian fans flooded social media on Sunday night to celebrate the nation’s third ICC Champions Trophy title after a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the final at the Dubai International Stadium. After captain Rohit Sharma provided a fast start, India faced early
BCCI hails Team India’s unbeaten run to Champions Trophy glory
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) congratulated Team India on their dominant triumph in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, celebrating their unbeaten run and reaffirming their position as the top-ranked team in ODIs and T20Is. India’s spinners played a crucial
Pakistan takes pride in hosting Champions Trophy: PCB chairman Naqvi
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Monday expressed immense pride in hosting the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, calling it a “historic event for cricket fans worldwide.” India emerged victorious in the final, defeating New Zealand by four wickets at the Dubai