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Indian Cricket Mourns the Loss of All-Rounder Syed Abid Ali

Indian cricket mourns the loss of former all-rounder Syed Abid Ali, who passed away on March Abid Ali, who played 29 Test matches and five ODIs, was instrumental in India's historic Test series victories in England and the West Indies in 1971. BCCI president Roger Binny and secretary Devajit Saikia extended their deepest condolences to Abid Ali's family, praising his all-round skills and contributions to Indian cricket.

Mar 13, 2025

Gill named ICC Men's Player of the Month for February

India's in-form opener Shubman Gill has been named ICC Men's Player of the Month award for February 2025. The 25-year-old outshone Australia's Steve Smith and New Zealand's Glenn Phillips to claim the honour.

Mar 12, 2025

Rohit climbs to No. 3, Gill remains on top in ODI rankings after Champions Trophy triumph

After the recently concluded ICC Men's Champions Trophy-winning campaign, India skipper Rohit Sharma moved up to third place in the ODI batting rankings chart, led by fellow opener Shubman Gill.

Mar 12, 2025

MCG can have full capacity crowd for the Boxing Day Test

Australia-England to play historic day-night match at MCG to mark 150th Test anniversary

Australia and England will play a day-night Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in March 2027 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Test cricket, the Cricket Australia announced on Tuesday.

Mar 11, 2025

Unforgettable gift: Maha Assembly passes resolution hailing Indian cricket team's win

The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Monday unanimously passed a resolution congratulating the Indian cricket team for winning the Champions Trophy.

Mar 10, 2025

Jadeja bags best fielding medal after Champions trophy victory

Veteran spin allrounder Ravindra Jadeja has bagged the fielder of the Match medal after his impressive bullet throws in the Champions Trophy final against New Zealand on Sunday.

Mar 10, 2025

Khelo India Winter Games 2025 to kick off in Gulmarg today

The 'Khelo India Winter Games 2025' will kick off here on Sunday with the snowclad peaks of Gulmarg providing the perfect backdrop.

Mar 9, 2025

Every day should be celebrated as women's day: Sakshi Malik

The struggles and contributions of women should not be confined to one day and rather they should be celebrated every day, said Olympic bronze medalist Sakshi Malik.

Mar 7, 2025

Sports Min Mandaviya to chair 'Chintan Shivir' on 2028 Olympics preparation, sports governance

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will chair a high-level Chintan Shivir in Hyderabad on March 7-8 to strategise India's journey to global sporting excellence with a strategic vision for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and the country's bid to host the 2036 Summer Games.

Mar 6, 2025

IRFU unveils logo for inaugural Rugby Premier League

The Indian Rugby Football Union (Rugby India) revealed the official logo for the inaugural Rugby Premier League (RPL), a franchise-based Rugby 7s league that is set to debut this year.

Mar 5, 2025

Champions Trophy: Australia opt to bat first against unchanged India in first semi-final

Australia have won the toss and opted to bat first against India in the first semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy here at Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday.

Mar 4, 2025

BCCI mourns passing of Mumbai spinner Padmakar Shivalkar

BCCI mourns passing of Mumbai spinner and former Ranji Trophy star Padmakar Shivalkar

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) expressed deep sorrow over the demise of former Ranji Trophy star and a stalwart of Mumbai cricket Padmar Shivalkar, who passed away due to age-related issues on Monday.

Mar 4, 2025

Champions Trophy: India should field unchanged playing XI for Australia clash, feels Shastri

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes the Rohit Sharma-led side should field an unchanged playing eleven for their all-important semi-final clash against Australia in Dubai, citing that they have experienced the conditions in their 44-run win over New Zealand.

Mar 3, 2025

India don't need to be complacent, should focus on big matches ahead: BCCI Secy

After India's thumping six-wicket win over Pakistan in the Champions Trophy, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia lauded the team for their effort and advised them to not be complacent and focus on the big matches ahead.

Feb 25, 2025

Champions Trophy: Kohli pats Babar on the back, photo of heartwarming gesture goes viral

India batting stalwart Virat Kohli showcased a heartwarming gesture towards Babar Azam when he patted on the back of the former Pakistan skipper before the high-octane match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.

Feb 23, 2025

Gujarat Open Golf Championship 2025 begins in Ahmedabad

Gujarat Open Golf Championship 2025 kick-started at Glade One Golf Resort & Club here on Tuesday and will run till February 21.

Feb 18, 2025

Telangana CM announces Rs 1 crore reward for Trisha, 10 lakhs each to Dhruthi, head coach Nooshin

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has announced a cash incentive of Rs 1 crore to Gongadi Trisha for her impressive show at the recently concluded U19 Women's T20 World Cup in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Feb 5, 2025

Trent Alexander-Arnold has been a good defender all his life: Arne Slot

Alexander-Arnold to miss Carabao Cup SF against Spurs due to injury

Trent Alexander-Arnold will miss Liverpool's Carabao Cup semifinal second leg against Tottenham Hotspur due to injury.

Feb 5, 2025

Logo and Mascot for 23rd National Para Athletics Championship unveiled in Chennai

The official logo and mascot for the 23rd National Para Athletics Championship 2025 were unveiled here on Wednesday, setting the stage for India's premier para-athletics event. Scheduled to take place from February 17 to 20, the championship will bring together over 1,700 para-athletes from across the country, celebrating resilience, determination, and sporting excellence.

Jan 29, 2025

Accommodation challenge persists, road closure issue resolved for swimmers at Uttarakhand National Games

Swimmers, who are reaching Uttarakhand to compete in the 38th National Games on Monday, could face significant issues concerning accommodation arrangements. Athletes will reportedly be provided accommodation at Jim Corbett Park, which is 1.5 to 2 hours away from the swimming venue in Haldwani. At the same time, the officials will be put up in Nainital, about 1.5 hours away in the opposite direction creating a logistical challenge for the swimmers at the Games.

Jan 27, 2025

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