Mumbai: In a major development for Indian cricket, 25-year-old batter Shubman Gill has been appointed as India’s 37th Test captain for the high-stakes five-match series against England, starting June 20. The announcement came after a selection committee meeting led by chief selector Ajit Agarkar at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai. Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been…
New Delhi: In a major push to deepen the reach of sports across all corners of the country, the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS) has launched a comprehensive Annual Sports Calendar under the flagship Khelo India initiative. This initiative marks a strategic shift toward structured, year-round engagement with young athletes and reflects the…
Yupia: In a heart-pounding finale at the Golden Jubilee Stadium, India U19s showcased remarkable grit and composure to defeat Bangladesh 4-3 in a penalty shootout, clinching their second consecutive SAFF U19 Championship title. The game had ended 1-1 after regulation time, before the young Indian side held their nerve in the tie-breaker. The contest began…
New Delhi: Indian cricket icon and former captain Virat Kohli on Monday formally announced his retirement from Test cricket, drawing curtains on a glittering 14-year red-ball career that helped reshape India’s fortunes in the longest format of the game. Kohli, 36, made the announcement via a heartfelt Instagram post, stating, “It’s been 14 years since…
New Delhi: In a significant development, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the suspension of the IPL 2025 season for one week, citing rising cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. The board confirmed that the decision, made in consultation with government authorities and stakeholders, is a precautionary measure in the…
Mumbai: In a major development for Indian cricket, Team India captain Rohit Sharma has announced his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect. The announcement came through an Instagram story on Wednesday evening, marking the end of an illustrious red-ball career for the 38-year-old opener. Rohit, who played 67 Tests, scored over 5,000 runs, and…
Dubai: India has cemented its dominance in white-ball cricket by retaining the No. 1 spot in both the ICC Men’s ODI and T20I rankings, according to the annual update released by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday. Meanwhile, Australia continued its reign in Test cricket, holding onto the top position despite a narrowing lead….
Bhubaneswar: Under pouring rain and roaring cheers at the Kalinga Stadium, FC Goa lifted the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 in style on Saturday evening, overpowering Jamshedpur FC with a dominant 3-0 victory to secure their place in the AFC Champions League Two Preliminary Round. Riding on a sensational brace by Spanish midfielder Borja Herrera, the…
Bhubaneswar: Mohun Bagan Super Giant marched into the semifinals of the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Kerala Blasters FC at the Kalinga Stadium on Saturday. Fielding an all-Indian starting lineup with the sole exception of Portuguese defender Nuno Reis, the Mariners struck in each half to secure the win. Sahal…
New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday released the central contracts list for the 2025 season, retaining the familiar four-tier format and introducing notable changes across categories. A total of 34 players have been awarded contracts, with major shuffles seen particularly in Grade C. Pant Rises, Ashwin Exits One…
