In a thrilling display of batting prowess, India’s captain Rohit Sharma roared back to form with a scintillating 119 off just 90 balls, leading his team to a commanding four-wicket victory over England in the second One Day International (ODI) at Cuttack’s Barabati Stadium on February 9, 2025. This innings not only secured an unassailable…
India secured a four-wicket victory in the first ODI against England in Nagpur, despite missing key batter Virat Kohli, who was ruled out due to a swollen right knee. The 36-year-old was expected to play, but his knee issue surfaced just hours before the match. Shreyas Iyer replaced him in the playing XI and delivered…
Australia, the reigning ODI World Cup champions, faces a significant personnel crisis ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025. With multiple injuries and withdrawals, the team must make at least four changes before the eight-team tournament begins. Cummins, Hazlewood, and Marsh Unavailable Cricket Australia confirmed that captain Pat Cummins and key pacer Josh Hazlewood will miss…
Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has decided to retire from One Day Internationals (ODIs), Cricket Australia confirmed on February 6. Stoinis, who made his ODI debut in 2015, played 71 matches and contributed significantly as a batting all-rounder. He now plans to focus entirely on T20 cricket. Stoinis Reflects on His ODI Journey Stoinis acknowledged the…
SunRisers Hyderabad Expands Its Global Presence SunRisers Hyderabad, owned by the Chennai-based Sun Group, has strengthened its global footprint with this acquisition. The franchise already operates in multiple leagues, including the IPL and SA20, where SunRisers Eastern Cape has emerged as a dominant force with two consecutive championship wins. The Hyderabad-based franchise aggressively pursued the…
The International Golf Federation (IGF) has strongly objected to the Indian Olympic Association’s (IOA) interference in the Indian Golf Union (IGU) elections, calling it an overreach beyond the IOA’s jurisdiction. The IGF has also criticized the IOA’s recognition of a rival faction led by Harish Kumar Shetty, while declaring the legitimate election winner, Brijinder Singh,…
India is exploring the possibility of hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games, marking another significant step in its ambitions to become a global sporting hub. Following the submission of a Letter of Intent for the 2036 Olympics, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has initiated informal discussions with the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) regarding the feasibility of…
The New Orleans Pelicans’ injury-plagued season has taken another devastating hit as Dejounte Murray has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2024-25 NBA season with a torn Achilles tendon. The injury, suffered during Friday night’s game against the Boston Celtics, is a crushing blow for a team already reeling from a string of…
Mumbai Indians’ owners, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), are set to buy a 49% stake in Oval Invincibles after securing the deal in a virtual auction held on Thursday afternoon. The acquisition strengthens RIL’s growing presence in global cricket leagues, expanding their footprint beyond the Indian Premier League (IPL), SA20, and Major League Cricket (MLC). RIL,…
Sports continue to capture global attention with thrilling updates, dramatic events, and strategic decisions across various fields. Here is a detailed analysis of ten prominent sports stories shaping conversations in 2025. 1. New England Patriots Finalize Coaching Staff The New England Patriots have made significant updates to their coaching staff for the upcoming NFL season….