In a thrilling IPL 2025 Auction, Afghanistan's promising spinner Allah Ghazanfar made a big splash as Mumbai Indians secured him for a whopping Rs 4.8 crore. The 18-year-old spinner, known for his brilliant performance in recent ODIs, including a standout spell against Bangladesh, attracted intense bidding from several franchises. Kolkata Knight Riders, who were interested in bringing him back, ultimately lost out to Mumbai Indians, who won the bidding war. Ghazanfar’s ris

Indian wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant has denied speculation that his departure from Delhi Capitals (DC) ahead of the IPL 2025 auction was due to a disagreement over his retention fee. The clarification came after Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar suggested that top players, like Pant, sometimes leave their franchises to assess their true market value in the IPL auction, particularly when there are talks about retention fees. In a video shared by Star Sports before the IPL 202

Arjun Tendulkar, the 25-year-old son of cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, made a statement in the ongoing Ranji Trophy Plate match, picking up his maiden five-wicket haul in First-Class cricket. Arjun’s stellar bowling performance saw him claim figures of 5/25, helping bowl Arunachal Pradesh out for just 84 runs on Day 1. Starting strong, Arjun dismissed Nabam Hachang in the second over and followed up with two wickets in consecutive balls in the 12th over, leaving him on a hat-t

In a significant development ahead of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially informed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) that the Indian cricket team will not travel to Pakistan for the tournament. Citing security concerns, the BCCI has requested that all of India's matches be moved to Dubai instead, as confirmed by an anonymous BCCI official to the Indian Express. This stance has been consistent, and the BCCI has made it clea

Indian kudo athlete Sohail Khan has made history by becoming the first Indian to win a medal at the senior level in international kudo events. He claimed a bronze medal in the -250 PI men's category at the prestigious Eurasian Cup 2024, held in Yerevan, Armenia. Sohail's impressive performance began with successive victories that propelled him into the knockout stages. He secured a submission win against Kazakhstan's Dastan Utimanov in the Round of 16, followed by a deci

As the deadline for IPL 2025 player retentions approaches, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has shared a creative puzzle for their fans, featuring nine potential player names. This fun engagement comes as franchises prepare for the mega auction, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) setting a retention deadline of October 31. The players included in RCB's puzzle are cricketing stars Virat Kohli, Mohammed Siraj, Rajat Patidar, Faf du Plessis, Cameron Green, Glenn

With just two days remaining before the IPL 2025 retention deadline, excitement is building around the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the pivotal decisions they will make. A key focus of speculation is whether MS Dhoni, the legendary captain, will return for another season. As an uncapped player since his international retirement over five years ago, Dhoni's status has generated heated discussions among fans and analysts alike. A recent post by CSK on social media, featuring cryp

The Women’s T20 World Cup will see a new champion this year as New Zealand Women defeated the 2016 champions, West Indies Women, in the semi-final match on Friday. The White Ferns will face South Africa in the final on Sunday, following South Africa's earlier victory over Australia in the first semi-final. Chasing a target of 129 runs, the West Indies were restricted to 120 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in Sharjah. The West Indies' bowling attack initially showed prom

In a historic shift for the Ashes series, Perth will host the first Test of the 2025-26 Ashes, ending Brisbane's nearly 40-year tradition of kicking off the Australia-England rivalry. The first Test is set to take place at Perth Stadium from November 21-25, 2025. This will be the inaugural Ashes Test at the new venue, which replaced the old WACA ground, last utilized in 2017. Following the Perth Test, the second match will be a day-night affair at Brisbane's Gabba, scheduled

India's exit from the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 has sparked significant debate around the future of the team and its leadership. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur has come under fire after the team's disappointing performances against New Zealand and Australia, leading to questions about her captaincy. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly planning to convene a meeting with head coach Amol Muzumdar and the selection committee to discuss the team's fu

Team India suffered a surprising nine-run defeat to Australia in their final Group A match of the Women's T20 World Cup held in Sharjah on Sunday, significantly harming their chances of advancing to the semi-finals. The outcome now hinges on the result of the match between Pakistan and New Zealand, which will ultimately determine the fate of captain Harmanpreet Kaur and her team. In this crucial match, India restricted the defending champions to 151/8

Australia is set to face Pakistan in a crucial Group A match at the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 in Dubai. The defending champions are riding high after a commanding 60-run victory over New Zealand in their previous encounter. Conversely, Pakistan comes into this match looking to bounce back after suffering a disappointing six-wicket defeat against arch-rivals India. For Pakistan, this match is vital as they aim to secure a significant win against Australia to keep their hopes of

Team India's campaign in the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 hit a rough patch following their opening loss to New Zealand. Despite bouncing back with a convincing victory over Pakistan in their second match, the road to semi-final qualification remains fraught with challenges. As New Zealand prepares to face Australia, Team India finds itself rooting for the White Ferns to enhance their chances of progressing in the tournament. India's prospects for moving beyond the group s

US-based Pinnacle Group, a leader in global workforce solutions, has officially opened its new office in Chennai, marking its first regional headquarters in the Asia Pacific region. Situated on the bustling Rajiv Gandhi Salai, known as the IT Corridor, this facility is set to enhance the company's engagement with its existing clientele while exploring new market opportunities. Since establishing operations in India in 2007, Pinnacle Group has made significant investments in the

In a surprising move, Australian cricket legend Ricky Ponting has been appointed as the head coach of Punjab Kings, taking over from Trevor Bayliss, who oversaw the team for the past two seasons. Ponting, who previously spent seven years with Delhi Capitals, signed a four-year contract with Punjab, highlighting the franchise’s long-term vision to rebuild its squad. Under Ponting's leadership, Delhi Capitals became a formidable team in the IPL, reaching the final in 2020 bu

As the Indian cricket team prepares for their Test series against Bangladesh starting September 19, all eyes will be on Virat Kohli, who is on the verge of a remarkable achievement. With his retirement from T20Is, Kohli will be seen exclusively in Tests and ODIs, and his performance in the upcoming series could secure him a significant milestone. Kohli, who has already amassed 80 international centuries, is now just 58 runs away from becoming the first cricketer in the 147-year history of int

In a pivotal Intercontinental Cup 2024 clash held in Hyderabad, India trails 0-1 against Syria, with Mahmoud Al Aswad scoring the lone goal in the seventh minute. This match is crucial for India, who are aiming for their second consecutive title and third overall in the tournament. New coach Manolo Marquez, who is managing his second game for the team, faces a significant challenge against the 93rd-ranked Syria. India's performance in the tournament has been underwhelming so far

Samit Dravid, the son of former Indian cricket captain and current head coach Rahul Dravid, has been included in the India U-19 squad for a highly anticipated multi-format series against Australia. This series includes a three-match one-day series in Puducherry and two four-day matches in Chennai. However, despite this selection, Samit will be ineligible for the 2026 U-19 World Cup as he will be over 20 years old by then. Currently, Samit is participating in the KSCA Maharaja T20 Tr