IPL Governing Council Finalizes Player Retention Rules Ahead of 2025 Auction

IPL Governing Council Finalizes Player Retention Rules Ahead of 2025 Auction

Mumbai: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has introduced new player retention policies ahead of the 2025 player auction, allowing each of the 10 franchisees to retain up to six cricketers, with no restrictions on nationality and including one uncapped player. The IPL Governing Council, which met on Saturday, also reintroduced the Right to Match (RTM) card option.

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Sekar Patchai and Tanvi Jagdish Shine on Day 1 of Palkbay SUP Challenge 2024

Rameswaram: Tamil Nadu’s Sekar Patchai and Tanvi Jagdish dominated the Men’s and Women’s Technical categories, respectively, on the first day of the Palkbay Stand-Up Paddle (SUP) Challenge 2024, held at Pirappanvalasi Beach. The national SUP championship, organized by Quest Academy under the aegis of the Surfing Federation of India, saw thrilling competition across all categories….

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2nd ProDG Classical Chess Tournament Kicks Off in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: The 2nd ProDG Classical Chess Tournament, organized by the Professional Chess Training Academy (PRO-CHESS-TA) in collaboration with the Sports & Youth Services Department, began today with over 100 participants competing for top honors. The tournament, running from 28th September to 2nd October, is set to be one of the most prestigious state-level chess events this…

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Union Ministers Felicitate Indian Chess Team for Historic Victory at 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad

New Delhi: Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, along with Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Raksha Khadse, felicitated the Indian chess team for their outstanding performance at the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Budapest. The Indian team brought home two gold medals, in…

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India’s Padel Team Shines at Asia Pacific Padel Cup with Historic Bronze

Mumbai: India’s first-ever padel team clinched the bronze medal at the inaugural Asia Pacific Padel Cup held in Bali, Indonesia, from September 19 to 22. This landmark achievement underscores India’s growing presence in the sport and highlights the team’s dedication and skill. Competing against five nations, the Indian squad, organized by the Indian Padel Academy, demonstrated…

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India Makes History with Dual Gold Medals at 2024 Chess Olympiad in Budapest

Budapest: India celebrated a historic achievement at the 2024 Chess Olympiad, clinching its first-ever dual gold medals in both the open and women’s sections. The triumph was marked by stellar performances from D. Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, and Divya Deshmukh, who each earned individual gold medals for their outstanding contributions. The Indian team showcased remarkable dominance…

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India Makes History with Dual Gold Medals at the 45th Chess Olympiad

Budapest: In a groundbreaking achievement for Indian chess, both the men’s and women’s teams secured gold medals for the first time at the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest on Sunday. The momentous victory was anchored by exceptional performances from grandmasters D. Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi, who propelled the men’s team to triumph with a decisive…

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India Retains Asian Champions Trophy with 1-0 Win Over China

Hulunbuir: India successfully defended their Asian Champions Trophy title with a narrow 1-0 victory over host nation China in the final held in Hulunbuir on Tuesday. This win reinforces India’s status as a powerhouse in Asian hockey, adding another prestigious title to their illustrious record. The match, marked by a series of goalless quarters, saw its…

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