Apollo Tyres is new lead sponsor of Indian cricket team
Apollo Tyres has won the mandate to be the lead sponsor of the Indian cricket team with a three-year deal with the Board of Control for Cricket in India, the company said, marking its first major sponsorship in the popular…
ED summons Yuvraj Singh, Uthappa, Sonu Sood in 1xBet money laundering probe
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned former cricketers Robin Uthappa and Yuvraj Singh, and actor Sonu Sood for questioning in an alleged illegal online betting app linked money laundering case, officials said Tuesday. Uthappa (39), Singh (43) and Sood (52)…
India beat Pakistan in Asia Cup
India’sSuryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube celebrate winning the match REUTERS/Raghed Waked | Photo Credit: Raghed Waked India registered a convincing seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in a one-sided Asia Cup Group A league match here on Sunday. Spinners Kuldeep Yadav (3/18)…
Despite Calls for Boycott, Asia Cup’s India-Pakistan Match is a “100% Sellout” for Advertisers
Participating team captains during the unveiling of the Asia Cup 2025 trophy, in Dubai New Delhi Post-Operation Sindoor, the India-Pakistan match in the Asia Cup on Sunday has evoked more than its usual share of heightened debate. There are calls…
Tennis-Belgium beats Australia to reach Davis Cup Final 8 despite De Minaur fightback
Australia’s comeback attempt from a 2-0 deficit fell short on Sunday when Belgium’s Raphael Collignon beat Aleksandar Vukic in the decisive fifth match in Sydney to secure a 3-2 win in their qualifying tie and a place in November’s Davis…
India, Pakistan cricket teams to face off in Asia Cup as emotions run high after May clashes
India, the reigning 20-overs world champions, are firm favourites to retain their Asia Cup title and are determined not to let geopolitics derail their campaign. | Photo Credit: VIJAY SONEJI An India-Pakistan cricket match is always a blockbuster but emotions…
India’s sports economy at inflexion point; could 2036 be the Olympian catalyst?
Achanta Sharath Kamal (Olympian, Vice Chairperson, Athletes Commission, IOA), Hari Ranjan Rao IAS (Secretary, Sports, Government of India), Devendra Jhajharia (President, Paralympic Committee of India) and Panel Moderator K.C. Vijaya Kumar (Sports Editor, The Hindu) at SPORTSTAR KPMG PLAYCOM BUSSINESS…
BCCI to finalise Team India jersey sponsor within 20 days: Rajeev Shukla
The BCCI logo on the entrance of the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru | Photo Credit: SHAILENDRA BHOJAK The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has released the tender for Team India’s new jersey sponsor, which is expected…
Sports must become a people’s movement, says Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya
President, Indian Olympic Association, P.T. Usha, being present a memento by L.V. Navaneeth, CEO, The Hindu Group, during the Sportstar KPMG Playcom Business of Sports Summit 2025, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Friday. Sports Minister, Mansukh Mandaviya, Chairperson…
Double delight as Alcaraz reclaims US Open trophy, world No 1 spot
Tennis – U.S. Open – Flushing Meadows, New York, United States – September 7, 2025: Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy after winning the men’s singles final REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque | Photo Credit: KEVIN LAMARQUE Carlos Alcaraz claimed the U.S….
Indian Men’s Compound Archery Team wins first-ever gold at World Championships
The victory capped a remarkable run in which the Indian men’s team came from behind in all four archery matches. The Indian men’s compound team of Rishabh Yadav, Aman Saini and Prathamesh Fuge bagged a gold medal at the World…
BCCI to elect new president, IPL chairman during AGM on September 28
The post of the BCCI’s president fell vacant following the exit of former Indian cricketer Roger Binny earlier this month after he turned 70. | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) will elect its new President…
India’s first-ever 5150 Triathlon launched in Chennai
Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Udhayanidhi Stalin | Photo Credit: Anirudh Parthasarathy 10914@Chennai Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Udhayanidhi Stalin marked a milestone in Indian endurance sports with the launch of the country’s first-ever 5150 Triathlon Chennai under…
BCCI raises Indian team’s jersey sponsorship rates
Sponsoring the Indian cricket team is set to get costlier with the BCCI raising the amount to ₹3.5 crore per match for a bilateral series and ₹1.5 crore for a game in a multilateral event. According to a report in…
Williams sisters partner in initiative to provide opportunities to youth through tennis, education
Venus Williams | Photo Credit: Robert Deutsch Venus and Serena Williams are partners in a new initiative to provide opportunities for young people from under-resourced communities through tennis and education. The Williams Family Excellence Program was announced Thursday at the…
IPL franchises, fans to feel the heat of 40% GST on tickets
Watching the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to get costlier with the Government raising the Goods and Services Tax on ticket prices to 40 per cent from 28 per cent. While the internet is flooded with angry ‘boos’ from…
BCCI announces release of IEOI for Team India sponsorship rights, blocks online gaming, betting, gambling, tobacco brands from bidding
The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Tuesday announced the release of the Invitation for Expression of Interest for National Team Lead Sponsor Rights. In a statement, BCCI said, “The Board of Control for Cricket in India (“BCCI”)…
N Srinivasan is now chairman of IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings
File photo N. Srinivasan, chairman of Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited | Photo Credit: BIJOY GHOSH India Cements promoter N Srinivasan is now the chairman of Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited (CSKCL), the company behind the IPL (Indian Premier League)…
India submits proposal to host 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad
London: Gujarat Sports Minister Harsh Sanghavi (centre) and others address a gathering on the occasion of ‘National Sports Day’ at India House, in London, on Friday. India on Friday officially submitted its proposal to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. |…
Govt to promote sports equipment startups under Make in India: Raksha Khadse
Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Khadse, announced that the government will encourage sports equipment manufacturing startups under the Make in India initiative to reduce athletes’ financial burden | Photo Credit: ANI The government will encourage…
Argentina breeds world’s first gene-edited Polo horses, but sport resists
They look like ordinary foals, docile with honey brown coats and white facial patches, content to spend their days munching alfalfa in a cordoned-off pasture in rural Buenos Aires province. But these five 10-month-olds are the world’s first genetically edited…
Karnataka HC seeks Centre’s reply on petition challenging Online Gaming Act 2025
The matter was heard by Justice B M Shyam Prasad, who allowed the petitioners to file detailed arguments while granting time to the Centre to submit its reply. | Photo Credit: V Sreenivasa Murthy/The Hindu. The Karnataka High Court on…
AIFF faces ban threat as FIFA, AFC set October 30 deadline for ratification of constitution
Indian football is staring at an international ban with world governing body FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation issuing a stern ultimatum to the embattled AIFF that it must adopt and ratify a new constitution by October 30 or risk…
BWF World Championships: Sindhu overcomes Malaysian challenge, Satwik-Chirag overwhelm Chinese Taipei pair
PV Sindhu will now square off against World No. 2 and reigning China Open champion Wang Zhi Yi. File Photo: The Hindu | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR India shuttler PV Sindhu kept her form intact by brushing away the…
Ashwin announces retirement from IPL, says time to become explorer of other leagues
File picture: Chennai Super Kings’ Ravichandran Ashwin bowls a delivery during the IPL Match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings held at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai earlier this year. | Photo Credit: EMMANUAL YOGINI Veteran India off-spinner Ravichandran…
‘New Online Gaming Bill is a net positive for video games but a blow for real money games’
India’s new online gaming legislation presents a stark dichotomy — victory for video games and e-sports sectors but loss for the real money gaming (RMG) industry. This regulatory shift addresses years of flux between different gaming categories that had created…
BCCI begins hunt for new sponsor after Dream11 walks out
The BCCI is scrambling to find a new jersey sponsor after its ₹358-crore contract with Dream11 was nullified due to the government’s ban on real-money gaming platforms. | Photo Credit: SHASHANK PARADE The Board of Control for Cricket in India…
Mirabai Chanu wins gold, breaks records at Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025
Olympic medalist Mirabai Chanu competes in the 48 kg weightlifting event on the opening day of the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship 2025, held at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Naranpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on Monday, August 25, 2025. | Photo Credit: VIJAY…
Online Gaming Bill: BCCI likely to lose Dream 11 as Team India title sponsor
File Photo: India’s test jersey featuring the Team India’s title sponsor Dream11’s insignia. Rishabh Pant in First Test in the England v India series. Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds, Britain – June 23, 2025. | Photo Credit: ED SYKES Fantasy sports…
Online real-money gaming cos fret over hike in GST rate
A recent industry study tracking Indian traffic to such sites counted 1.6 billion visits in last December quarter The expectation of a sin GST rate of 40 per cent on online real-money gaming has pushed the sector to a corner…
A Bill to ban online money gaming, regulate e-sports; likely to be introduced in Parliament on Wednesday
Online social games may have an option to accept payment in the form of a subscription fee or access fee, as long as it is not in the form of a stake or wage | Photo Credit: lakshmiprasad S The…
No bilateral sporting ties with Pakistan, but cricket team for Asia Cup won’t be stopped: Sports Ministry
India and Pakistan won’t engage in any bilateral sporting clash but the cricket team will not be stopped from playing the multi-lateral Asia Cup next month, the Sports Ministry said on Thursday. The ministry unveiled the new policy with regards…
Dream11, MPL, Zupee halt deposits after Gaming Bill
Several leading gaming startups, including Dream11, Gameskraft, Zupee, Mobile Premier League, and Games24x7, have paused deposits after Parliament cleared the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025. Several leading gaming startups, including Gameskraft, Dream11, Probo, Zupee, Nazara-backed Moonshine Technologies…
IPL likely to feel the pinch from real money gaming ban
Media rights for IPL and other sports properties, pegged at ₹9,678 crore for this year, may also face pressure since fantasy sports platforms have been among the highest spenders in digital advertising for sports advertising | Photo Credit: VIJAY SONEJI…
Gaming industry appeals to Amit Shah: Ban on online money games could boost illegal operators
Online skill gaming, considered a sunrise sector, currently boasts over ₹2 lakh crore enterprise valuation, ₹31,000 crore revenue, and supports 2 lakh direct and indirect jobs, with over 50 crore gamers in India as of 2024. | Photo Credit: Sabrina…
Gaming industry warns of over 2 lakh job losses, urges government to review draft Bill
The online gaming industry has raised alarm that the government’s proposed Bill seeking to ban all real money games, including those based on skill, could result in massive job losses and closure of companies. Industry bodies have written to Home…
Govt to introduce bill banning online money games, regulating social games and esports
The legislation prohibits offering, promoting, or facilitating online money games and imposes penalties up to ₹1 crore, jail terms up to five years, or both, with repeated offenders facing ₹2 crore fines. The government is set to introduce a bill,…
India aims promote sports in remote areas, says PM Modi in his Independence Day speech
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation from the Red Fort on the occasion of the 79th Independence Day, in New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the government is committed to promoting sports in the remote…
Messi’s India tour gets final seal of approval, first stop is Kolkata
Lionel Messi’s much-anticipated visit to India has received its final seal of approval with the Argentine superstar set to kick off his three-city tour in Kolkata on December 12, promoter of the event Satadru Dutta said on Friday. As earlier…
Cricketer Suresh Raina questioned by ED in betting app case
Former cricketer Suresh Raina arrives to appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning in an alleged illegal betting app-linked money laundering case, in New Delhi on Wednesday | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR Former India international cricketer Suresh Raina…
Lok Sabha passes National Sports Governance Bill ahead of India’s Olympics bid
BCCI, too, will come under the ambit of the Bill, but RTI-related provisions will not be applicable on the cricket board | Photo Credit: VIJAY SONEJI The National Sports Governance Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on Monday at…
India beat England by 6 runs to secure 2-2 draw after warrior Siraj’s heroics
London: India’s Mohammed Siraj appeals for the wicket of England’s Joe Root during the fourth day of the fifth Test match between India and England, at The Oval cricket ground, in London, England, Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025 | Photo Credit:…
Sanjiv Goenka appointed Chairman of Telangana Sports Hub
Sanjiv Goenka, Chairman RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group The Telangana government has appointed Sanjiv Goenka, Chairman of the RP Sanjiv Goenka Group, as the Chairman of the Sports Hub to promote the sports ecosystem in the State. Upasana Kamineni, Founder of URLife…
Decathlon India eyes nearly $1 billion sales in next 5 years with double-digit growth
“But at the same time, we are looking towards a consistent double-digit growth in the Indian segment in the next five years, which will help us to reach a significant number, and take more market share in the sports segment…
Decathlon to increase sourcing from India to $3 billion by 2030, aims to double India revenues
(From left) Frederic Merlevede, Head of Decathlon Production, Sankar Chatterjee, CEO, Decathlon India and Deepak D’Souza, Head of Decathlon India Production Global sports brand Decathlon has set a target to increase local sourcing from India to $3 billion by 2030 for domestic…
Karnataka Govt rolls back suspension of IPS officers amid RCB stampede legal proceedings
The CAT had, on July 1, quashed the suspension of Vikash Kumar Vikash, who was serving as Additional Commissioner of Police (West) at the time of the incident | Photo Credit: – In a significant reversal, the Karnataka government has…
Divya Deshmukh pips Humpy to win Women’s World Cup, becomes GM
File Photo: Divya Deshmukh. Photo DEBASISH BHADURI | Photo Credit: DEBASISH BHADURI Teenaged Indian chess player Divya Deshmukh marked a major milestone in her career by clinching the FIDE Women’s World Cup with a tie-break win over seasoned compatriot Koneru…
Koneru Humpy to face Divya Deshmukh in historic all-Indian FIDE World Cup Final
India’s Koneru Humpy at FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025, in Batumi, Georgia | Photo Credit: FIDE/Anna Shtourman via PTI Photo Grandmaster Koneru Humpy held her nerves to score a come-from-behind victory over China’sTIngjie Lei in the tiebreaker to set up…
Government moves to govern all sports, including BCCI
The objective of the bill is to create a conducive ecosystem, as India is eyeing the right to host the 2032 Olympics The government on Wednesday tabled in the Lok Sabha the National Sports Governance Bill 2025, which seeks to…
India’s sports market to grow at 10-12% CAGR by 2030, exports to surge to $660 million in FY26: Report
One of the key drivers behind this growth is the Indian sports equipment manufacturing sector, which is seeing steady expansion. India’s sports market is expected to register a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 10-12 per cent through 2030, supported…
Explainer: How the National Sports Governance Bill will impact Indian sports
BCCI will have to register itself as a National Sports Federation with the National Sports Board | Photo Credit: HANDOUT_E_MAIL The National Sports Governance Bill was tabled in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday and although there is still some time…
Sports community platform Hudle bags $2.5 million in a Series A round led by Sky Impact Capital
Sports community platform Hudle has bagged $2.5 million in a Series A round led by Sky Impact Capital. The funds will be utilised to fast-track product innovation, along with expanding its venue partner network across tier 1/2/3 cities to meet…
KCA gears up to link cricket with tourism to boost Kerala’s economy
Kerala Cricket Association is gearing up to link cricket with tourism in a bid to boost the state’s economy. The initiative, dubbed as ‘Cricket Tourism’, aims to position Kerala as a premier destination where sports and travel converge, attracting cricket…
Mahabalipuram to host Asian Surfing Championships 2025 as Tamil Nadu leads India’s surfing wave
Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Udhayanidhi Stalin, and Surfing Federation of India President, Arun Vasu, at a press conference announcing the 4th Asian Surfing Championship, to be held in Mahabalipuram from August 3 to 13, 2025. | Photo Credit:…
Felix Baumgartner dies at 56 in paragliding crash in Italy; first skydiver to break sound barrier
A file photo of Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner | Photo Credit: Reuters Austrian extreme sports pioneer Felix Baumgartner, famed for a record-breaking 2012 skydive from the edge of space, died on Thursday in a paragliding accident in central Italy, local…
Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede: Karnataka blames RCB for parade mismanagement that killed 11
Justice John Michael D. Cunha submits the inquiry commission report on the RCB stampede incident outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru, on July 11, 2025. | Photo Credit: TH The Karnataka government submitted a…
Agilitas Sports aims to scale up Lotto to ₹1000 crore brand in five years, in talks to bring other international brands to India
Abhishek Ganguly, Co-founder & CEO, Agilitas Sport Agilitas Sports, which is backed by investors including Nexus Venture Partners and Convergent Finance LLP, has launched brand Lotto in India. The Italian sportswear brand, which has initially been launched online,will be scaled…
IPL valuation hits $18.5 billion, up 12.9%, fuelled by media rights, sponsors, and fan engagement
The growth of IPL underscores the league’s expanding commercial appeal, global reach, and deepening fan engagement, particularly in the digital domain The business valuation of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has surged an unprecedented $18.5 billion, marking a 12.9 per…
Murugappa Group’s Cholamandalam Investment and Finance launches Chola Chess to nurture chess talent
(from left) Grand Master R Praggnanandhaa, Vellayan Subbiah, Executive Chairman, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance; PR Venketrama Raja, Founder, Ramco Systems and Chess world champion Viswanathan Anand, at the launch of Chola Chess | Photo Credit: Bijoy Ghosh In a bid…
IPL’s enterprise value up 12.9% to $18.5 billion, RCB emerges as highest valued franchise at $269 million
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s captain Rajat Patidar and teammates celebrate with the trophy after the team’s win in the Indian Premier League 2025 final match against Punjab Kings, at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: Surjeet Yadav/ANI…
JioStar’s Sanjog Gupta appointed as new CEO of ICC
Sanjog Gupta appointed as ICC CEO. The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced the appointment of Sanjog Gupta as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He assumed office on July 7, becoming the seventh CEO of the ICC. Gupta, who…
Skipper Gill, 10-fer by Akash Deep highlights of India’s first-ever win at Edgbaston, level series
A historic outing with the bat by skipper Shubman Gill, a ten-wicket haul by pacer Akash Deep were the highlights of a total team effort as India ended their winless streak at Birmingham, securing a 336-run win over England during…
Suresh Raina’s Tamil film debut announced by Dream Knight Stories
Suresh Raina, fondly called “Chinna Thala” by Chennai Super Kings fans, is one of India’s most celebrated cricketers, having won the 2011 ICC World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy. With over 7,900 international runs and a stellar IPL career, Raina…
Early serve: Padel picks up pace in India
Young people playing Padel Tennis | Photo Credit: ilbusca Karan Vahi (name changed), a 32-year-old Mumbai-based finance professional, started playing padel six months ago. “I’ve played sports all my life, including tennis, squash, but padel feels easier and enjoyable,” he…
I’m not enjoying playing chess: Carlsen after defeat to Gukesh
World number one Magnus Carlsen says he is struggling to enjoy chess after suffering a second consecutive defeat to reigning world champion D Gukesh, who the Norwegian has described as a “weak” player multiple times. The 19-year-old Indian Grandmaster once…
Gukesh stuns Carlsen yet again, forces Norwegian to resign at SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz
File picture of D Gukesh | Photo Credit: ANI Reigning world champion D Gukesh stunned world number one Magnus Carlsen yet again at the SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz Croatia 2025, in Zagreb, extending his win streak to five on Thursday….
Former India spinner Dilip Doshi dies at 77 in London
A late bloomer in international cricket due to the presence of Bishan Singh Bedi, Doshi made his Test debut in 1979 and claimed 114 wickets in 33 Tests, including six five-wicket hauls. (A file picture) | Photo Credit: VIJAY SONEJI/THE…
Cricket: MCC outlaws ‘bunny hop’ boundary catches, new rule to come into effect this month
Indian cricketer Lokesh Rahul dives to take a catch during a practice session | Photo Credit: DEEPAK KR Boundary catches involving ‘bunny hops’, or multiple airborne touches outside the rope, have been deemed illegal by the Marylebone Cricket Club, with…
South Africa wins the World Test Championship, its first major cricket title in 27 years
South Africa’s David Bedingham and Kyle Verreynne celebrate winning the 2025 ICC World Test Championship | Photo Credit: ANDREW BOYERS South Africa won the World Test Championship against titleholder Australia by five wickets after knocking off the last 69 runs…
SkaSports Investments, Angkor Tiger see robust benefits from new stadium
In November last year, SkaSports joined hands with Angkor Tiger to complete the construction of their own home stadium at a cost of $2 million. SkaSports Investments, which picked up a minority stake in Cambodian Football club Angkor Tiger in…
Diageo weighs options for stake in Royal Challengers Bengaluru
RCB recently won the IPL for the first time. The team’s biggest star is Virat Kohli, who has one of the largest social media followings in the world for an athlete. | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K Diageo Plc is…
Alcaraz beats Sinner in longest French Open final after saving 3 match points
Alcaraz becomes the first player in the Open Era to save three match points in a final and go on to win a Grand Slam title. Carlos Alcaraz rallied from two sets down and saved three match points to beat…
Carlsen wins Norway Chess 2025 after comeback; Gukesh third
Magnus Carlsen bounced back from a dramatic loss to India’s Gukesh Dommaraju last weekend to win the prestigious Norway Chess tournament on Friday. | Photo Credit: JP Nadda-X Chess great Magnus Carlsen recovered from his meltdown against world champion Gukesh…
India launches first-ever professional basketball league for men and women
India’s first professional basketball league was launched on Friday through a partnership between the Basketball Federation of India and ACG Sports. India’s first-ever professional basketball league has been launched, with the competition set to feature structured competitive league in 5×5…
RCB’s brand value set to surge 25–30% after historic IPL win, say experts
Royal Challengers Bengaluru team with the trophy after winning the TATA IPL 2025 final at Ahmedabad, Gujarat, May 03, 2025 | Photo Credit: VIJAY SONEJI After clinching their maiden IPL title yesterday, Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) brand value is expected to see…
In the aftermath of Bengaluru stampede, new Commissioner appointed; RCB’s marketing head arrested
BENGALURU : KARNATAKA : 05/06/2025 : Slippers after the RCB ( Royal Challenge Bengaluru )Victory celebration at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on Thursday 05 June 2024. PHOTO : SUDHAKARA JAIN / THE HINDU. | Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN Following a…
Karnataka government calls for cabinet meet; HC to hear stampede case
An injured being taken for treatment following a stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium, after a large number of fans gathered for the felicitation of IPL 2025 winning Royal Challengers Bengaluru team, in Bengaluru, Karnataka, Wednesday | Photo Credit: PTI The…
RCB win: Bengaluru’s Namma Metro records over 9.6 lakh daily ridership
With over 9.6 lakh commuters, Bengaluru Metro recorded its highest-ever single day ridership on June 4, as thousands flooded the central areas in the city to join the Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s victory celebrations. According to a release from the Bengaluru…
RCB victory parade turns tragic: 11 killed in Bengaluru stampede near Chinnaswamy stadium
BENGALURU KARNATAKA 04/06/2025 : Scene at one of the gates of the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium after unruly RCB fans tried to gain forcible entry during the IPL-18 victory celebration in Bengaluru on June 04, 2025. Photo MURALI KUMAR K /…
RCB Vs PBKS, IPL 2025 Final Highlights: RCB crowned IPL champions in 18th edition, a tribute for loyal Virat Kohli
Ahmedabad: Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s captain Rajat Patidar, Virat Kohli and others pose for photographers with the championship trophy during the presentation ceremony of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 final, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad, Tuesday, June 3,…
IPL 2025 Final: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Punjab Kings by 6 runs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli in action REUTERS/Amit Dave | Photo Credit: REUTERS Virat Kohli and Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their maiden title with a six-run victory over Punjab Kings in the final here on Tuesday, ending an 18-year wait…
TVS Motor Company provides race-tuned machines for independent teams at INMRC
This marks the first time in the history of Indian motorsports that a brand has been entrusted to design, develop and provide race-tuned motorcycles specifically for the National Championship TVS Motor Company has become the official race machine provider to…
World Champion D Gukesh stuns former No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in Norway Chess 2025
World Champion Dommaraju Gukesh pulled off a stunning victory against former World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in Round 6 of the ongoing Norway Chess 2025 tournament, turning the game around from a losing position on Sunday. This marked Gukesh’s first-ever…
Asian Athletics: India’s gold rush continues with Gulveer, Pooja, Nandini on top
Indian athlete Gulveer Singh | Photo Credit: SHASHI SHEKHAR KASHYAP Long-distance runner Gulveer Singh shattered a decade-old meet record, high-jumper Pooja Singh delivered a personal best show, while heptathlete Nandini Agasara rose to the occasion after a setback as the…
Kerala starts work on new cricket stadium in Kollam
KCA President Jayesh George | Photo Credit: JIPSON SIKHERA State Finance Minister K N Balagopal launched the construction of a new cricket stadium in Ezukone on Sunday, stating that it would make the town the cricket capital of Kollam district….
Mangaluru to host sixth edition of Indian Open of Surfing
A participant in action at the 2024 Indian Open of Surfing. The sixth Indian Open of Surfing (IOS), a national surfing competition sanctioned by the Surfing Federation of India (SFI), will be organised at Tannirbhavi Eco Beach in Mangaluru from…
Mangaluru to host sixth edition of Indian Open of Surfing
A participant in action at the 2024 Indian Open of Surfing. The sixth Indian Open of Surfing (IOS), a national surfing competition sanctioned by the Surfing Federation of India (SFI), will be organised at Tannirbhavi Eco Beach in Mangaluru from…
Gill appointed India Test captain, Shami ruled out of England Tests
File picture: Shubman Gill, who has been named India’s new Test captain | Photo Credit: Shahbaz Khan Shubman Gill was on Saturday appointed India’s new Test captain, while Rishabh Pant was named his deputy, starting with the five-match series in…
Neeraj Chopra finally breaches 90m mark, finishes second in Doha Diamond League
India’s star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finally broke the 90m barrier, achieving a personal best of 90.23m at the Doha leg of the Diamond League 2025. (A file photo) | Photo Credit: Gurinder Osan/PTI Neeraj Chopra finally breached the elusive 90m…
Flying to the games: Los Angeles 2028 Olympics to debut electric air taxis for VIPs, fans
Flights will take 10–20 minutes and offer a quieter, low-emission alternative to helicopters. Fans and VIPs can fly their way to venues at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics with the first air taxis ever to be used at a games….
Mouth fresheners, Biscuits among top categories advertised during 57 matches of IPL 2025: TAM Media
Stating that the IPL 2025 has seen strong brand momentum, the report noted that advertisers’ count was up 23% while brand count grew 26% | Photo Credit: DEEPAK KR Ad volumes on TV in the first 57 matches of this…
IPL likely to resume on May 16 or 17, final may shift from Kolkata
Suspended due to the India-Pakistan military conflict, the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to resume either on May 16 or 17 with the possibility of the final being moved out of Kolkata. The announcement of ceasefire on Saturday paved…
Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket: it’s not easy – but it feels right.
Virat Kohli announces retirement from Test cricket after playing 123 Tests for India, focusing on ODIs. | Photo Credit: REUTERS India’s batting talisman Virat Kohli on Monday announced his retirement from Test cricket ending the speculation about his future in…
Foreign players fly out of India after IPL suspension
DHARAMSHALA, 08/05/2025. Fans leaving the Dharamshala Cricket Stadium during the IPL T 20 Match in Himachal Pradesh on Thursday, May 08, 2025. Photo R V Moorthy / The Hindu | Photo Credit: MOORTHY RV Most of the foreign recruits in…
JioStar backs BCCI’s decision to suspend IPL 2025 for a week
Reliance Industries’ JioStar said it supported the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) decision to halt the Indian Premier League (IPL) for a week, and that it would work with the cricketing body to bring the tournament back…
IPL suspended indefinitely as military tensions between India-Pakistan
Fans leaving the Dharamshala Cricket Stadium during the IPL T 20 Match in Himachal Pradesh on Thursday, May 08, 2025. | Photo Credit: MOORTHY RV The Indian Premier League (IPL) was on Friday suspended indefinitely due to the escalating tensions…
Rohit Sharma announces retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect
Rohit Sharma | Photo Credit: PTI Rohit Sharma on Wednesday announced his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect ending all speculations about his future in the longest format. The 38-year-old was India’s most prolific Test batter in the second…
Premier League: Liverpool beat Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 to secure title
Liverpool manager Arne Slot and players celebrate after winning the Premier League | Photo Credit: REUTERS Liverpool roared back from a goal behind to thrash Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 and wrap up the Premier League title in style on a momentous…
Jiostar to broadcast Season 2 of Jetsynthesys’ GEPL
Player interest in Global e-Cricket Premier League grew fivefold for this season, going from 200,000 registrations in Season 1 to over 910,000 in Season 2 Global e-Cricket Premier League’s (GEPL) second season will be broadcast on JioStar’s linear and OTT…
BCCI Central Contracts: Rohit, Virat retain top grade; Iyer, Kishan return
Virat Kohli (L) and Rohit Sharma (R) | Photo Credit: ANI India’s Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma and batting talisman Virat Kohli retained their place in the top category, while the out-of-favour duo of Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan…
Vaibhav Suryavanshi becomes youngest cricketer to play in IPL
Rajasthan Royals player Vaibhav Suryavanshi walks after getting out during IPL T20 match between RR and LSG at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on April 19, 2025. | Photo Credit: SHASHI SHEKHAR KASHYAP Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old cricketer with oodles…
South California city of Pomona to host cricket during LA 2028 Olympics
South California city of Pomona will host the cricket competition during the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the ICC announced here on Tuesday. The cricket event, which will feature six teams each in men’s and women’s categories, will be held at…
FedEx-CSK drive more sustainable deliveries with co-branded EVs in India
Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), a global express transportation company, is enhancing sustainable logistics in India by deploying additional electric vehicles (EVs) in Mumbai for last-mile delivery. The recent addition of 13 TATA Ace EVs in Mumbai brings the total number…
IPL reinvigorating interest in Pay TV: Sanjog Gupta, CEO – Sports, JioStar
With a third of the Indian Premier League 2025 already completed, Sanjog Gupta, CEO – Sports, JioStar, discusses the platform’s confidence in the brand that led it to enter the joint venture, its subscription model for sports content, and its…
FedEx, CSK unveil digital film ‘Every Out-of-the-Box Business Idea Needs a Box’
Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), the world’s largest express transportation company, on Monday unveiled its latest FedEx – Chennai Super Kings (CSK) digital film in India featuring three of CSK’s players — Mahindra Singh Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ravichandran Ashwin. Titled…
Virat Kohli invests in aspirational sportswear brand Agilitas as company plans to go global
Virat Kohli, Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has joined homegrown aspirational sportswear maker Agilitas as an investor and co-creator, as the company plans to go global riding on the popularity of the ace Indian cricketer, according to industry sources. Kohli, who…
MS Dhoni resumes captaincy for Chennai Super Kings after Gaikwad’s injury
MS Dhoni has been reinstated as captain of the Chennai Super Kings for the remainder of the 2025 Indian Premier League season following Ruturaj Gaikwad’s exclusion due to a hairline elbow fracture. | Photo Credit: Ravi Choudhary MS Dhoni will…
Ad volumes up 12 per cent in first 13 matches of IPL 18
Brand surge. The count of advertisers have risen 31 per cent to over 65 in the first 13 matches of the ongoing IPL season The first 13 matches of the ongoing season (season 18) of the Indian Premier League (IPL)…
INA Solar partners with Lucknow Super Giants to promote renewable energy adoption in India
INA Solar partners with LSG to promote renewable energy adoption in India and support net-zero emission goals. | Photo Credit: C_V_SUBRAHMANYAM Leading solar panel manufacturer in Rajasthan INA Solar has entered into a partnership with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as…
Indian GM Gukesh becomes youngest world chess champion
Singapore: India’s D Gukesh reacts after beating title-holder China’s Ding Liren in the 14th and last game of the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024, in Singapore, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh on Thursday became the youngest world…
Gukesh becomes youngest world chess champion
D Gukesh reacts after beating title-holder China’s Ding Liren in the 14th and last game of the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024, in Singapore, on Thursday. | Photo Credit: ENG CHIN AN History was made in the small island of…
Reliance to partner with BLAST for esports business in India
RISE Worldwide Limited (RISE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited (Reliance), and BLAST Esports Limited (BLAST), a wholly-owned subsidiary of BLAST ApS, today announced an agreement to form a joint venture to conduct esports business in India, according to…
India’s sports industry inching towards $2 billion: GroupM ESP Report
India’s sports economy revenues stood at ₹16,633 crore in 2024, up 6 per cent compared to 2023, with cricket remaining the dominant sport contributing nearly 85 per cent, a report released by GroupM ESP noted. The overall Indian sports market…
Adani and PGTI to launch Invitational Golf Championship
The Adani Group is set to enter Indian professional golf with the launch of ‘Adani Invitational Golf Championship 2025’, in partnership with the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), the official sanctioning body of men’s professional golf in India. This…
JioStar reports record 4,956 crore minutes viewership for IPL 2025
Reliance’s JioStar Network reported a record-breaking opening weekend for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 with a cumulative watch time of 4,956 crore minutes on JioHotstar and Star Sports Network. On JioHotstar, digital viewership of the first three matches was 40 per cent…
IPL 2025 ad rates drop to 2024 levels in opening week of event post CCI raids on ad agencies
Advertising rates for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has slipped to 2024 levels in the first week of the tournament, with media agencies likely spooked by the raids conducted recently by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) over allegations…
IPL 2025, KKR Vs RCB Highlights: RCB won by 7 wickets with 3.4 overs to spare
IPL 2025 Live. KKR Vs RCB Highlights & Commentary: Magnificent fifties by star batter Virat Kohli and new signing Phil Salt guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a comfortable seven-wicket win over defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in the opening match…
IPL 2025 preview: Spotlight on new rules, fresh leaders and saliva ban reversal
New rules and new captains will be in focus but the razzmatazz will be pretty much the same when the 18th Indian Premier League kicks off here on Saturday with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders taking on perennial underachievers Royal…
Noor Ahmad, Ravindra, Gaikwad star in CSK’s win over Mumbai Indians
Afghanistan mystery spinner Noor Ahmad excelled on his Chennai Super Kings debut before skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad stuck a sublime fifty to set up a four-wicket win over their biggest rival Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League here on Sunday….
Cricket Predicta analyses 1,097 IPL matches, 2,52,383 balls, reveals game-changing insights into league’s evolution
With the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 set to captivate cricket fans worldwide, Cricket Predicta, India’s leading cricket analytics show, unveiled an exclusive data-driven analysis of the tournament’s evolution. Having meticulously broken down 1,097 matches and 2,52,383 balls, the study…
Kohli, Salt assault leads RCB to seven-wicket win over KKR
Royal Challengers Bengaluru kicked off the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 with a statement 7-wicket win against the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders on Saturday at the Eden Gardens. Rajat Patidar began his RCB captaincy reign with the sweet taste…
PVR INOX to screen IPL matches on the big screen
PVR INOX Ltd, leading cinema exhibitor, on Saturday said it has inked an exclusive collaboration with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI),to screen IPL matches live in its state-of-the-art cinemas across India. It said the matches will be…
IPL 2025 Schedule: List of matches, dates, venues & timings
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has released the complete schedule for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL), confirming a March 22 start date with the league stage running through May 18, followed by playoffs culminating in…
IPL 2025 schedule: All team, dates and fixtures
IPL 2025 Expectation live news & updates: The IPL begins on 22nd March with KKR, the champions of the previous edition of the tournament, playing against RCB in Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Here is the fixtures for IPL 2025 COMMents SHARE…
Jio exclusive offers for SIM card users: 90-days free JioHotstar for upcoming cricket match
Jio SIM users with a plan of ₹299 and above can avail 90 days of free JioHotstar subscription, said the company on Monday, unleashing attractive offers for the cricket season. Users can also avail 50-days of free JioFiber / AirFiber…
IPL potential game-changer for social media advertising: Integral Ad Science report
Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, could be a game-changer for social media advertising, with advertising revenue expected between ₹6,000 crore and ₹7,000 crore, said the Integral Ad Science media measurement platform in a recent report. Noting the huge spends expected…
Torrent Group completes acquisition of majority state in Gujarat Titans
Torrent Group on Monday said that it has successfully completed the acquisition of a 67 per cent majority stake in the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Gujarat Titans (Irelia Sports India Private Limited) from Irelia Company Pte Ltd (Irelia), following the receipt…
JioStar integrates Sports18 channel into Start Sports collection
Mukesh Ambani controlled-JioStar has integrated Sports18 into JioStar’s Star Sports Network, effective March 15. With this addition, Star Sports now provides 24 channels for sports fans across India. The rebranded channels include Star Sports 2 Hindi, Star Sports 2 Hindi…
IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals appoint Axar Patel as captain
All-rounder Axar Patel was on Friday appointed captain of Delhi Capitals for IPL 2025, replacing Rishabh Pant, who exited the franchise before the mega auction. Axar, 31, has been with DC since 2019 and was retained for ₹16.50 crore. While…
Tourism rebounds in Gulmarg as Khelo India Winter Games kick off
Srinagar The snow-covered meadows of Gulmarg buzzed with excitement as the second leg of the 5th Khelo India Winter Games-2025 commenced on Sunday, providing a significant boost to the local economy. Located at an elevation of 8,694 ft in the…
India win third Champions Trophy title with four-wicket victory over New Zealand
Skipper Rohit Sharma led from the front with an excellent half-century as a resolute India held their nerve to win an unprecedented third Champions Trophy title with a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the final here on Sunday. Bowling…
Rohit Sharma confirms he’s not retiring from ODI, don’t spread rumours
India skipper Rohit Sharma has dismissed the speculations about his career after winning the ICC Champions Trophy, saying that he is not quitting the ODI format anytime soon. Since the tour of Australia, speculations were rife about Rohit’s future in…
ICC and Unilever form landmark partnership for women’s cricket
The International Cricket Council (ICC) and Unilever announced a landmark two-year partnership today, establishing Unilever’s personal care brands Rexona and Dove as the ICC’s first dedicated commercial partner for women’s cricket through 2027. The ground-breaking deal, revealed during a cricket…
India’s ICC tournament victories: A complete list of wins in the last 20 years
India defeated New Zealand by four wickets to win the 2025 iteration of the Champions Trophy here on Sunday, adding a seventh ICC trophy to their cabinet while registering their third win in this eight-team event. India have been one…
Brands rush for last-minute spot buys for India-NZ finals
Brands, restaurants and travel operators are hoping to ride on the buzz around the ICC Champions Trophy final match, which will see India clash with New Zealand. Sources said there has been growing interest among brands to pick up last…
ICC Champions trophy 2025 final preview: India look to rise above spunky New Zealand
Successful in keeping opponents and vitriol at bay so far, India will have to rise above traditional bugbear New Zealand and a rigmarole of emotions surrounding stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to reclaim the Champions Trophy after 12 years…
ICC Champion’s Trophy: India-Pak clash watched by 20.6 crore TV viewers
The broadcast of India vs Pakistan clash in the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 was watched by 20.6 crore TV viewers, which made it the second most watched Cricket match in BARC history (excluding World Cup matches), a statement said. It even surpassed the previous…
Mangaluru’s Sasihithlu beach to host India Paddle Festival
The India Paddle Festival 2025, an international stand-up paddling event, will be conducted at Sasihithlu beach in Mangaluru from March 7-9. A media statement said that ‘Incredible India’ of Union Ministry of Tourism, and Karnataka Tourism have extended support as…
India enters final of Champions Trophy with four-wicket win over Australia
Star batter Virat Kohli top-scored with 84 as India entered the final of the Champions Trophy with a four-wicket win over Australia here on Tuesday. Batting first, Australia were bowled out for 264 in 49.3 overs and India chased it…
JioStar aims to widen ad base for IPL
Some of the key brands that have already finalised sponsorship deals for IPL include Campa, My11Circle, SBI and Amul
ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India beat New Zealand by 44 runs to top Group A
New Zealand fell to India’s spin ploy as the Rohit Sharma-led side ended at the top of Group A with a 44-run victory in Dubai on Sunday. India decided to drop Harshit Rana and field four spinners for their final…
CUB-CSK co-branded credit card launched with sports and lifestyle perks
City Union Bank Ltd, an old private sector bank, has partnered with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to launch a co-branded credit card. The CUB-CSK Co-Branded Credit Card will be available in three variants – MasterCard, Platinum, and Signature Powered by…
England knocked out of CT; Zadran 177, Omarzai fifer lead Afghanistan to 8-run win
Ibrahim Zadran’s majestic 177 and pacer Azmatullah Omarzai’s fifer trumped Joe Root’s masterful hundred, as the brave Afghanistan registered a thrilling 8-run win to knock a largely-insipid England out of the Champions Trophy here on Wednesday. England are winless after…
Corporate employees to pad up in a new cricket league – ICB T20
As soon as IPL 2025 gets over, get set for another T20 cricket league – this time featuring corporate employees. On Wednesday, the India Corporate T20 Bash ( ICBT20) was officially launched in Delhi at a function featuring South African…
Reliance uses ‘brain mapping’ to attract IPL advertisers post-Disney merger
After striking an $8.5-billion media merger with Walt Disney, Mukesh Ambani is targeting small businesses and promoting unconventional neuroscience studies to boost its revenues from the IPL, the world’s most valuable cricket league. The pricey broadcast rights for the Indian…
Pro gamers and players welfare association challenge TN’s online gaming regulations
’The Delhi-based Esports Players Welfare Association (EPWA), along with a group of professional gamers from Tamil Nadu, have challenged the recently introduced Tamil Nadu Regulations on Real Money Gaming, 2025 in the Madras High Court. The Tamil Nadu Online Gaming…
Ind vs Pak, ICC champions trophy 2025: Virat Kohli’s century helps India beat Pakistan by 6 wickets
Virat Kohli showcased his penchant to lord over Pakistan in ICC tournaments once more as the batting icon’s glittering unbeaten 100 helped India claim an authoritative six-wicket win over their traditional rivals and all but seal a semifinal spot in…
JioStar secures 11 sponsors for ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025
RIL’s broadcaster and streaming platform JioStar has onboarded 11 sponsors for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, including companies like Vodafone Idea, ICICI Direct, and Dream11 among others. The ninth edition of the tournament kicks off on…
Dubai’s Sobha Realty becomes global partner for ICC Men’s event, starting with Champions Trophy
Dubai-based Sobha Realty on Tuesday said it has become a global partner for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s event. In a statement, Sobha Realty, which is part of Sobha Group, said the partnership spans various in-stadia, broadcast and digital…
India Pakistan cricket clash drives up travel demand to Dubai
The highly anticipated India versus Pakistan cricket showdown in Dubai on Sunday is fuelling travel demand, with a surge of 20-30 per cent in airfares and hotel tariffs throughout the tournament period. Dubai is the co-host for the tournament, and…
JioStar announces new OTT platform JioHotStar
RIL’s entertainment arm JioStar has merged JioCinema and Disney+Hotstar to form one consolidated platform called JioHotstar that would bring all streaming platforms in the group under one umbrella. “This coming together of brands, expansive content, cutting-edge features, and a large…
IPL streaming goes behind paywall on JioHotstar
Fans of the popular Indian Premier League (IPL) will now have to pay for viewership on the new JioHotstar platform, but Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel users will continue to have free access to platform content under their bundles, sources…
Former hockey player PR Sreejesh is ‘Sportstar of the year’
P.R. Sreejesh won the ‘Sportstar of the year (male)’ award at the 2025 Sportstar Aces Awards that was held at the Taj Mahal Palace here on Friday. Sreejesh, among the best goalkeepers in India’s hockey history, played a key role…
Torrent Group to acquire 67% stake in Gujarat Titans for ₹5,000 cr
Torrent Group, a business conglomerate headquartered in Ahmedabad has entered into a definitive agreement to buy a majority 67 per cent stake in Gujarat Titans — a cricket franchise that competes in the Indian Premier League (IPL) — for over…
Reliance Consumer launches sports drink ‘Spinner’ at ₹10
Reliance Consumer Products has announced the launch of sports drink ‘Spinner’ at an affordable price of ₹10 and said the beverage would lead the movement to create a sports beverage category of up to $1 billion in the next three…
India’s sporting landscape shifts from participation to winning: Vijay Amritraj
India’s sports culture is undergoing a significant transformation, moving beyond the traditional mindset of participation to a strong focus on winning. This shift mirrors the success of Indian professionals in the global business landscape, reinforcing the belief that Indian athletes,…
Ads on OTT during live cricket outperforms other platforms: Jio-Neurons Inc study
Advertisements on streaming platforms during live cricket matches result in better engagement and focus compared to other platforms, as per a study by JioStar in collaboration with Neurons Inc. The study looked at ads across JioStar’s mobile streaming platform versus…
Trump signs executive order banning transgender athletes in women’s sports
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday intended to ban transgender athletes from participating in girls’ and women’s sports. The order, titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” gives federal agencies wide latitude to ensure entities that receive…
SuperGaming secures additional funding from Elden Ring publisher Bandai Namco
Japanese game publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment, behind titles like Elden Ring, Dark Souls Trilogy, One Piece, and PAC-MAN, has additionally invested an undisclosed amount in SuperGaming, an Indian game development studio and publisher. This investment was made through Bandai Namco’s…
Budget 2025: TDS threshold for horse racing wins changed to single transactions over ₹10,000
Union Budget for fiscal year 2025-26 on Saturday proposed changes in the applicability of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on winning amount related with horse racing. While those associated with horse racing hailed the move, experts voiced mixed opinions. The…
Ambanis win bid for 49% stake in Oval Invincibles cricket team
The billionaire Ambani family won the bidding battle for a stake in the Oval Invincibles cricket team in London, after interest from private equity firms and Silicon Valley executives. The Indian family, which also own the Mumbai Indians franchise in…
IPL 2025 ad rates spike 25-30% following JioStar merger
Advertising rates for the Indian Premier League (IPL), 2025 have gone up 25-30 per cent from last year based on first-ask prices said industry experts attributing the price increase directly to the JioStar merger last year that has changed market…
Mangaluru’s shipwreck now part of swimming contest
A shipwreck in the sea can be a tourist attraction as well a part of sea swimming activities. A surf club in Mangaluru is organising a national-level sea swimming competition around the shipwreck on January 26. Being organised by Mangalore…
Gukesh becomes highest-ranked Indian at 4th in latest FIDE rankings, displaces Erigaisi
Continuing his rapid rise, world champion D Gukesh dethroned compatriot Arjun Erigiasi to become the highest-ranked Indian chess player, at fourth, in the latest FIDE rankings on Thursday. Gukesh, 18, achieved the feat when he logged his second victory in…
Gujarat to host 1st Olympic Research Conference; to debate on economics of hosting Olympics in India
Officials from Indian Olympic Association (IOA) along with a host of experts are scheduled to meet in Gujarat for discussing the strategies and innovative economic models for financing and building “sustainable” sports infrastructure that will help India position itself as a strong…
Devajit Saikia replaces Jay Shah as BCCI Secretary; Prabhtej Singh Bhatia appointed Treasurer
Former first-class cricketer Devajit Saikia has been announced as the replacement of Jay Shah — who took over the role of ICC Chairman last year — as the new secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India during…
IPL 2025 to start from March 23: BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla
The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will begin on March 23, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice President Rajeev Shukla confirmed on Sunday. All 10 franchises have already picked the squad of…
Bodivite is Joburg Super Kings’ official health partner for the 2025 season of SA20
Health and wellness brand Bodivite has signed up with Joburg Super Kings as their Official Health Partner for the 2025 season of SA20 (T20 cricket tournament in South Africa). This marks Bodivite’s debut in SA. The product is from MSQ…
Supreme Court stays ₹1.12 lakh crore GST show cause notices to online gaming companies
The Supreme Court on Friday stayed show cause notices to 50 online gaming companies and casinos amounting to over ₹1 lakh crore. The Court simultaneously ensured that these notices do not become time-barred during litigation. The Court directed that all…
Australia beat India by six wickets to win series 3-1
Australia held their nerve to chase down their victory target of 162 after lunch on the third day of the fifth test on Sunday, beating India by six wickets for a 3-1 series win and reclaiming the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for…
Manu Bhaker, Gukesh among four athletes to get Khel Ratna award
The quartet of shooter Manu Bhaker, chess world champion D Gukesh, men’s hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and para-athlete Praveen Kumar were on Thursday named recipients of this year’s Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award — the country’s highest sporting honour….
Nitish Reddy’s stellar performance: A turning point in Border-Gavaskar series
Nitish Reddy, an unknown entity in red-ball cricket before the start of the Border-Gavaskar series, virtually bailed India out with his dogged maiden Test century here on Saturday, severely denting Australia’s hopes of winning the Boxing Day contest. Reddy’s unbeaten…
Formula E race case: ED summons KTR
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued summons to Bharata Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president and former Telangana Minister, KT Rama Rao, to appear before it on Jan 7, 2025 in connection with `illegal’ transfer of ₹45 cr to a foreign entity…
GMR Sports to launch Rugby league in collaboration with Rugby India
GMR Sports on Tuesday announced that it has inked a ten-year strategic partnership with Rugby India, the national governing body for rugby, to launch the Rugby Premier League (RPL). Set to debut in 2025, the RPL will be one of…
FedEx powers Super Kings journey as principal sponsor in a three year agreement
Federal Express Corporation, the world’s largest express transportation company, on Thursday announced its global sponsorship in cricket as the principal sponsor and the official logistics partner for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in India and Johannesburg Super Kings (JSK) in South…
NODWIN Gaming acquires AFK Gaming ltd for ₹7.6 cr
NODWIN Gaming, a subsidiary of Nazara Technologies, announced today the acquisition of AFK Gaming Pvt. Ltd. for ₹7.6 crores through a combination of cash and stock swap. The deal gives NODWIN Gaming complete ownership of the gaming media company, adding…
R Ashwin announces retirement from international cricket
India’s premier off-spinner R Ashwin on Wednesday surprised the cricketing world by announcing his retirement with immediate effect in the middle of the Test series against Australia here. Ashwin retires from the game as the second highest wicket-taker for India…
Former England Cricket Captain Kevin Pietersen enters liquor industry with Dram Bell blended Scotch whisky
Former England Cricket Captain and investor in Ardent Alcobev, Kevin Pietersen, has ventured into the Indian liquor industry by launching Dram Bell, a premium blended Scotch whisky. Launched in November in Maharashtra, the whisky is set to expand to additional…
CCI issues cease-and-desist order against TTFI and affiliates for anti-competitive practices in Indian table tennis, promoting fair play.
In a landmark decision aimed at preserving fair play and open competition in Indian sports, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has issued a cease-and-desist order against the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) and three of its affiliate bodies…
Sony Sports Network bags three-year deal to telecast Hockey India League
Hockey fans will now have to turn to Sony Sports Network (SSN) to watch the much-awaited Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25, as the company has announced a three-year deal with the league on December 13. The League makes a comeback…
F1 Teams still focused on ML but AI to take over in future: Formula One Teams IT Director, Michael Taylor
Formula 1 Teams are still focused on machine learning over artificial intelligence (AI) but that will change in the next decade, said Michael Taylor, IT Director at Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team. In a one-one-one interview with businessline, Taylor spoke…
SkaSports and Angkor Tiger join hands to build a football stadium in Cambodia
A new football stadium has sprung up in Cambodia that has an Indian connection. SkaSports Investments Private Limited, a fully Indian-owned organisation focusing on sports-related businesses, and the Cambodian Premier League team Angkor Tiger Football Club, joined hands to build…
A game of twists and turns
After the rest day, Gukesh came ready to do battle for Game 7 of the World chess championship in Singapore. He had a new idea in a system which has been played extensively in the past and managed to navigate…
Jay Shah’s ICC ascension leaves BCCI secretary role open: What’s next?
With Jay Shah taking over as International Cricket Council’s youngest chairman on December 1, the role of secretary in the mighty BCCI lies vacant. As officials wonder who the replacement might be, they have time to figure out the next…
IPL 2025: A total of 1,574 players to go under hammer in mega auction at Jeddah
A total of 1,574 players will go under the hammer in the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Sunday and Monday which includes 1,165 Indian players and 409 overseas players, all competing for a place in…
IPL Auction 2025 Highlights: Full list of sold and unsold players, squads
PL 2025 Auction Highlights, list of sold and unsold players & teams news & updates. Rishabh Pant at IPL record price of ₹27 crore, CSK bought Vijay Shankar, Ashwin, Conway, Rachin. Vaibhav Suryavanshi oungest player in the IPL history, Rajasthan…
Veteran cricketers set to shine in IPL 2025 Mega Auction
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Mega Auction is poised to be an exhilarating event, featuring numerous seasoned players vying for a spot in the tournament. These cricketing legends, each with over a decade of experience, are eager to demonstrate…
IPL auction: Arshdeep bought by Punjab Kings for ₹18 crore, Rabada goes to GT for ₹10.75 crore
Left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh’s consistency earned him a massive bid of ₹18 crore from Punjab Kings via the Right to Match card while South African speedster Kagiso Rabada was bought for ₹10.75 crore by Gujarat Titans in the IPL mega…
Jay Shah takes over as ICC Chairman
Indian cricket administrator Jay Shah on Sunday took charge as the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) with an immediate goal of ending the impasse surrounding the Champions Trophy and a broader vision of making cricket a commercially viable…
Rishabh Pant becomes most expensive IPL buy at ₹27 crore, Iyer fetches ₹26.75 crore deal
Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in the history of IPL as Lucknow Super Giants splurged a humongous Rs 27 crore to buy the flamboyant India keeper-batter in the tournament’s mega auction here on Sunday. The amount LSG spent…
Got someone who can do captaincy job: Ricky Ponting on Shreyas Iyer
Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting on Sunday rated Shyreas Iyer, whom they have bought for ₹26.75 crore in the mega auction, as the ideal choice to lead the team in IPL 2025 as the Indian batter has the experience…
IPL 2025 mega auction: David Warner remains unsold while Delhi Capitals snatch up Jake Fraser McGurk
Young Australian star Jake Fraser McGurk was bought by Delhi Capitals (DC) via the ‘Right to Match’ card for ₹9 crores while veteran Aussie David Warner was left unsold in a shocker during the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction…
IPL Mega Auction: Day 1 overview
A total of 84 players (72 sold and 12 unsold) went under the hammer on the first day of the IPL mega auction here on Sunday with teams breaking the bank for the marquee Indian cricketers. India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant…
Viswanathan Anand: Gukesh displays incredible calculating abilities at chess championship
The first game of the World Chess Championship was eagerly awaited, as it had to answer all the questions about Ding Liren’s form and his state of mind for the match, as well as D. Gukesh’s strategy. The challenger faced…
Understanding the nitty-gritty of IPL auctions
Do players get all the bid money, what if a player is unable to play for his team due to injury, how is the base price of a cricketer decided… Answers to these questions and more in this IPL auction…
CSK IPL Auction 2025: Chennai Super Kings Full Players list, watch out retained players & purse left
The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) concluded the first day of the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah with seven additions to their squad and a remaining purse of ₹15.6 crore. Notable signings included R. Ashwin for ₹9.75 crore and Devon…
RR IPL Auction 2025: How much can Rajasthan Royals spend on Day 2?
Rajasthan Royals secured England fast bowler Jofra Archer for ₹12.50 crore as their most expensive buy on day one of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction in Jeddah. The franchise also added Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga for ₹5.25…
RCB Squad IPL 2025: Royal Challenges Bengaluru full players list, watch out!
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) invested heavily in international talent during Day 1 of the Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, securing Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood for ₹12.50 crore and England opener Phil Salt for ₹11.50 crore. The…
“Goodbyes are never easy” Pant bids emotional farewell to Delhi Capitals, joins LSG for record fee
Rishabh Pant has penned an emotional farewell to Delhi Capitals after being bought by Lucknow Super Giants for a record ₹27 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction. In his heartfelt message, Pant wrote: “Goodbyes are never easy. The journey…
IPL teams eye final picks as auction enters day 2 with ₹174 crore purse remaining
The Indian Premier League (IPL) auction moves into its second day in Jeddah with teams holding a combined remaining purse of ₹174 crore to fill their remaining player slots. Punjab Kings leads the available funds with ₹22.50 crore, while Sunrisers…