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'Politics in cricket': PCB official on reports of Rohit not travelling to Pak for CT ceremony

A Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official has expressed concerns over the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) alleged decision of not sending India captain Rohit Sharma to Pakistan for the opening ceremony of the Champions Trophy 2025 set to begin on February 19

Jan 20, 2025

IPL 2025: Rishabh Pant appointed as new captain of Lucknow Super Giants

IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants has named Rishabh Pant as its captain ahead of 2025 season, the team's principal owner Sanjiv Goenka said on Monday.

Jan 20, 2025

PM Modi lauds Indian men's team for clinching Kho Kho WC

'Incredibly proud': PM Modi lauds Indian men's team for clinching Kho Kho World Cup

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the Indian men's team for winning the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup as the hosts capped off the tournament with a double delight after the women's team crushed Nepal to become champions at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here on Sunday.

Jan 20, 2025

U19 WC: From tennis to cricket, 'grateful' Parunika Sisodia determined to make her mark

Initially, Parunika Sisodia seems like any other teenager, with sparkling eyes and an honest smile. Parunika, however, isn't your average Indian teenager; she played tennis as an Under 12 player in New Delhi, looking up to Serena Williams and Sania Mirza.

Jan 17, 2025

Manu, Gukesh, Harmanpreet, Praveen receive Khel Ratna as President Murmu honours sports icons at Rashtrapati Bhawan

Manu, Gukesh, Harmanpreet, Praveen receive Khel Ratna as President Murmu honours sports icons at Rashtrapati Bhavan

World Chess champion Gukesh D and Paris Olympics and Paralympics medallists - Manu Bhaker (shooting), Harmanpreet Singh (hockey) and Praveen Kumar (para-athlete) received the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award from President Droupadi Murmu in a specially organised function at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday.

Jan 17, 2025

No endorsements on tours, no travelling separately: BCCI issues strict policies for cricket team

Rattled by the senior men's team's humiliating debacle in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has put in place a new policy for senior cricketers and made it mandatory for all to adhere to it.

Jan 17, 2025

Delhi HC asks Sports Ministry to reconsider Kathuniya's candidature for Khel Ratna Award

The Delhi High Court on Thursday asked the selection committee of the Sports Ministry to reconsider the candidature of two-time Paralympic medallist Yogesh Kathuniya for the Khel Ratna Award.

Jan 16, 2025

'Team India needs Rohit, Virat for 3-4 years more': Yograj Singh backs senior duo for CT 2025

Ahead of the announcement of the squad for the Champions Trophy 2025, former India cricketer Yograj Singh has backed captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for next month's eight-team competition despite their poor run in the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia.

Jan 13, 2025

Barcelona crushes Real Madrid to win Spanish Supercup

Barcelona crushes Real Madrid in Spanish Supercup final, lifts trophy

FC Barcelona produced a stunning first-half display to beat Real Madrid 5-2 in the final of the Spanish Supercup.

Jan 13, 2025

'Chin up, smile, Golden Boy': Fans cheer Neeraj Chopra as he gets emotional after winning silver medal; hugs Pak's Arsahd Nadeem after Javelin throw

Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra rallies support for inaugural Kho Kho World Cup

Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra has thrown his weight behind the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup, scheduled for January 13-19 here at Indira Gandhi Stadium, calling for global unity in support of India's traditional sport.

Jan 8, 2025

Chahal shares cryptic Insta story amid divorce rumours with wife Dhanashree

India cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal put out a cryptic philosophical quote in the form of an intriguing social media post obliquely confirming the breakdown of his relationship with his wife Dhanashree Verma. The Insta story coming late evening added fire to the rumours circulating throughout the day.

Jan 5, 2025

Lucy Hamilton named Australia's captain for U19 Women's T20 WC

Lucy Hamilton named Australia captain for U19 Women's T20 WC

Pace-bowling all-rounder Lucy Hamilton has been named as Australia's captain for the upcoming ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup, starting in Malaysia on January 18. Leg-spinner Hasrat Gill has been appointed as vice-captain for the 16-team tournament.

Jan 5, 2025

Missed out bowling on the spiciest wicket of the series, says Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah, who was adjudged Player of the Series in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for his 32 scalps, said he was disappointed to miss out on bowling on day three, which he called the spiciest wicket of the series.

Jan 5, 2025

Ice Hockey League to start in Leh with 10 men's, five women's teams in fray

The second edition of the Ice Hockey League will be held in Ladakh from January 4 to 13 at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium, here with 10 men's and five women's teams fighting it out for the top honours.

Jan 3, 2025

Gukesh, Manu, Harmanpreet, Praveen picked for Khel Ratna Award

World Chess champion Gukesh D and Paris Olympics and Paralympics medallists - Manu Bhaker (shooting), Harmanpreet Singh (hockey) and Praveen Kumar (para-athlete) are to be conferred with Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2024 by President of India Droupadi Murmu at a specially organised function at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 17

Jan 2, 2025

Carlsen lauds Gukesh, confirms he won't challenge the young World Chess Champion

Chess rankings: Erigaisi 4th, Gukesh 5th as nine Indians ranked in top-50 in Open section

Arjun Erigaisi maintained his rating of 2801 and retained the fourth spot while newly-crowned World Classical World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju occupied the fifth position in the classical Open section in the first ranking list of 2025 released by International Chess Federation (FIDE)

Jan 2, 2025

Bumrah nominated for ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year award

Bumrah surpasses Ashwin to become highest-ranked Indian bowler in Test ranking history

Jasprit Bumrah's scintillating performance in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia has elevated him to the highest rating points ever achieved by an Indian bowler in Test cricket as he consolidated his lead as the No. 1 bowler in the recent rankings update.

Jan 1, 2025

Criticise Pant for failure, not manner of dismissals, says Manjrekar

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has come to the defense of Rishabh Pant, urging critics to focus on the wicketkeeper-batter's results rather than his style of dismissals.

Dec 31, 2024

Kohli deserves a longer rope, no comparison with Rohit, says Manjrekar

You need the guts to tell Rohit and Virat to sit down: Surinder Khanna

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Surinder Khanna has called for benching out of form senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli following the 184-run loss against Australia in the fourth Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Dec 30, 2024

Kohli deserves a longer rope, no comparison with Rohit, says Manjrekar

The aftermath of India's loss in the Boxing Day Test against Australia has reignited debates over the Test careers of veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. While both batters have faced criticism following their lackluster performances, former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has voiced strong opinions about the distinction in how their contributions to Test cricket should be assessed.

Dec 30, 2024

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Articles by IBT Sports Desk

'Politics in cricket': PCB official on reports of Rohit not travelling to Pak for CT ceremony

IPL 2025: Rishabh Pant appointed as new captain of Lucknow Super Giants

'Incredibly proud': PM Modi lauds Indian men's team for clinching Kho Kho World Cup

U19 WC: From tennis to cricket, 'grateful' Parunika Sisodia determined to make her mark

Manu, Gukesh, Harmanpreet, Praveen receive Khel Ratna as President Murmu honours sports icons at Rashtrapati Bhavan

No endorsements on tours, no travelling separately: BCCI issues strict policies for cricket team

Delhi HC asks Sports Ministry to reconsider Kathuniya's candidature for Khel Ratna Award

'Team India needs Rohit, Virat for 3-4 years more': Yograj Singh backs senior duo for CT 2025

Barcelona crushes Real Madrid in Spanish Supercup final, lifts trophy

Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra rallies support for inaugural Kho Kho World Cup

Chahal shares cryptic Insta story amid divorce rumours with wife Dhanashree

Lucy Hamilton named Australia captain for U19 Women's T20 WC

Missed out bowling on the spiciest wicket of the series, says Bumrah

Ice Hockey League to start in Leh with 10 men's, five women's teams in fray

Gukesh, Manu, Harmanpreet, Praveen picked for Khel Ratna Award

Chess rankings: Erigaisi 4th, Gukesh 5th as nine Indians ranked in top-50 in Open section

Bumrah surpasses Ashwin to become highest-ranked Indian bowler in Test ranking history

Criticise Pant for failure, not manner of dismissals, says Manjrekar

You need the guts to tell Rohit and Virat to sit down: Surinder Khanna

Kohli deserves a longer rope, no comparison with Rohit, says Manjrekar

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