Young Indian golfer Pranavi Urs, the top-ranked Indian on the Ladies European Tour (LET) in 2024, is set to make her much-anticipated debut at the sixth PIF Saudi Ladies International in Riyadh. The tournament, which begins on Wednesday, boasts a USD 5 million prize pool and is one of the most lucrative events on the…
The Esports Federation of India (ESFI) on Wednesday welcomed the sports ministry’s decision to include e-sports medallists and their coaches under its cash incentive program. The move is expected to drive an exponential rise in grassroots participation, further solidifying India’s growing presence in global e-sports. E-Sports Now Aligned with Traditional Sports The Ministry of Youth…
With the February 11 deadline for the final squad submissions officially closing, all eight teams participating in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 have unveiled their respective squads. The tournament, set to be played across Pakistan and the UAE from February 19, will feature some of the biggest names in world cricket. Late Squad Changes and…
Australia’s preparations for the Champions Trophy 2025 have taken a major hit with Mitchell Starc withdrawing from the tournament for personal reasons. Cricket Australia confirmed a significantly altered 15-player squad that will be led by Steven Smith, replacing Pat Cummins and Mitchell Marsh, both ruled out due to injuries. Australia’s Injury Woes and Squad Reshuffle…
Australia’s left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann has been reported for a suspect bowling action following the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. The report comes after Kuhnemann played a pivotal role in Australia’s 2-0 series sweep, emerging as the leading wicket-taker with 16 wickets across two matches. ICC’s Protocol for Suspect Bowling Action Following the…
A freak injury to New Zealand’s star all-rounder Rachin Ravindra during an ODI match against Pakistan at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore has triggered heated discussions ahead of the much-anticipated ICC Champions Trophy. The incident, which saw Ravindra suffer a serious injury after misjudging a catch due to the glare from the floodlights, has raised…
As India and England prepare for the third and final ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium, discussions around Rohit Sharma’s century in Cuttack continue to dominate the narrative. While Sharma’s knock was a testament to his pedigree in the 50-over format, England’s struggles in the middle overs, particularly against spin, remain an area of concern…
The Chicago Bears are set for a crucial offseason as they prepare to leverage their significant cap space and make key roster moves to strengthen their team for the 2025 NFL season. General Manager Ryan Poles has expressed confidence in his ability to make strategic acquisitions, including potential trades and free-agent signings that will bolster…
Sri Lanka Cricket has unveiled a 16-member squad for the upcoming two-match One Day International (ODI) series against Australia, scheduled for February 12 and 14, 2025, at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The squad remains largely consistent with the team that toured New Zealand in January, with the sole omission of seam-bowling all-rounder Chamindu…
In a surprising turn of events at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Weissenhaus, Germany, reigning World Champion Dommaraju Gukesh’s campaign was halted in the quarterfinals by the formidable Fabiano Caruana. The 18-year-old Indian prodigy, who has been a dominant force in classical chess, found the unconventional format of Freestyle Chess challenging, leading to his…
