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RCB sold for record 16,660 crore; now owned by Aditya Birla Group and others

The acquiring consortium includes Aditya Birla Group, Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures, and Blackstone. Following regulatory approvals from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Competition Commission of India, the consortium will take over operations of both the IPL and WPL teams. Mar 25, 2026
Four-day Khelo India Winter Games begin in J&K's Gulmarg today

Four-day Khelo India Winter Games begin in J&K's Gulmarg today

The 6th Khelo India Winter Games opened in Gulmarg with 400 athletes from 30 states competing in four snow sports. The event was inaugurated by Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, while Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan is set to attend a convocation at University of Kashmir. Feb 23, 2026
Dubai GP - Fazza Para Athletics: India finish on top with 43 medals

Dubai GP - Fazza Para Athletics: India finish on top with 43 medals

India topped the medals table at the Dubai 2026 Grand Prix – Fazza International Athletics Championships with a total of 43 medals (16 gold, 13 silver, 14 bronze). The strong start to the World Para Athletics season was led by Paralympic champions Sumit Antil, Navdeep and Dharambir Nain. Feb 17, 2026
After 'all talk' jibe, Pakistan Army signals curtains for Mohsin Naqvi

After 'all talk' jibe, Pakistan Army signals curtains for Mohsin Naqvi

Asim Munir has reportedly expressed displeasure to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif over the functioning of the Pakistan Cricket Board following Pakistan's defeat to India in the T20 World Cup. Munir criticised PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi for invoking the army in public remarks. Feb 17, 2026
'The gap is huge': Ganguly on India's dominance over Pakistan in T20 WC

'The gap is huge': Ganguly on India's dominance over Pakistan in T20 WC

Defending champions India's win over Pakistan also confirmed their place in the Super Eights. Ishan Kishan's blistering 77 had set the tone earlier in the evening, and India's bowlers ensured the target of 176 was always out of reach to dismiss Pakistan for 114 in 18 overs. Feb 16, 2026
'It's not our decision': Salman Agha reacts after Pakistan government decides on India T20 World Cup clash

Pakistan reverses T20 World Cup boycott, India vs Pakistan match likely on

Pakistan have made a U-turn on their decision to boycott the IND vs PAK game in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. ICC had warned of sanctions should PCB agree to the Pak government's decision and not take the field in Colombo on February 15. ICC and PCB have held talks in Lahore before a greenlight for the India vs Pakistan game was achieved. Feb 9, 2026
'Bright future is here': Virat  Kohli, Gautam Gambhir praise India's U-19 World Cup champions

'Bright future is here': Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir praise India's U-19 World Cup champions

Sooryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre built a strong partnership, scoring 142 runs together, with skipper Mhatre contributing 53 off 51 balls. Sooryavanshi then took charge, scoring 175 runs off 80 balls, which included 15 fours and 15 sixes. He reached his century in just 55 balls and his 150 in 71. Late innings support from Kanishk Chouhan, who made 37 off 20, helped India to a total of 411/9. Feb 7, 2026