Cricket fans, the wait is finally over! The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 kicks off tomorrow, March 22, and promises over two months of thrilling cricket action, climaxing on May 25. Ten teams will battle fiercely for the coveted trophy, and after the unforgettable 2024 season, anticipation runs high. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the reigning…
Ramesh Shanguman stormed into the spotlight with a gold medal in the men’s 800m T53/T54 wheelchair racing event on day two of the Khelo India Para Games (KIPG) on Friday. Representing Tamil Nadu, Shanguman led from the front and gave his state a commanding start in the athletics segment of the event. Hailing from Tiruchirappalli,…
Indian gymnast Pranati Nayak has once again shown her mettle on the international stage. The 29-year-old secured a place in the Vault final at the FIG Apparatus World Cup in Antalya, Turkey, after delivering a solid performance in the qualification round. Pranati finished third with an aggregate score of 13.317, advancing to the final scheduled…
Pakistan showed signs of improvement with the bat in Dunedin after their disastrous collapse for 91 in Christchurch. However, their total of 135/9 in a rain-shortened 15-over contest in the second T20I was insufficient to challenge New Zealand. The hosts comfortably chased down the target, winning by five wickets with 2.5 overs to spare, securing…
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has officially turned 18, and to commemorate its coming of age, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has planned grand celebrations across all 13 venues. The festivities will begin with a dazzling opening ceremony at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 22. Bollywood superstars and…
Indian football team defender Rahul Bheke anticipates a challenging test as the Blue Tigers gear up for a friendly match against the Maldives before their AFC Asian Cup qualification third-round game against Bangladesh. The team looks to secure its first win under head coach Manolo Marquez, who has yet to register a victory since taking…
The Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) home match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on April 6 at Eden Gardens faces a likely rescheduling as the city police have not provided security clearance. With Ram Navami celebrations set to take place across West Bengal, the heightened security requirements have made it challenging for law enforcement to manage…
Producer Sajid Nadiadwala’s upcoming film Sikandar, starring Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna, has already generated immense anticipation among fans. As the excitement continues to build, the film has now made its mark in the sporting world by associating with the Kabaddi World Cup 2025. With Sikandar fever gripping audiences, the collaboration between the film’s makers…
The global revenue for women’s elite sports is on track to surpass USD 2 billion in 2025, marking a historic milestone in its commercial appeal. Financial experts at Deloitte have projected that the combination of matchday earnings, commercial partnerships, and broadcast deals will push total revenue to USD 2.35 billion (2.15 billion euros) worldwide. This…
The ITF Junior Tennis Tournament at Shanti Academy kicked off with intense competition as top junior players battled for dominance. In the girls’ first round, sixth-seeded Prachi Malik displayed a commanding performance, securing a straight-set victory over fifth-seeded Sunira Thapa of Nepal with a score of 6-3, 6-0. With her aggressive play and well-placed shots,…