Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have long been one of the most popular teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL), yet the coveted trophy has continued to elude them. Despite fielding cricket superstars like Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, and Chris Gayle in previous seasons, RCB have faced heartbreak multiple times, including painful losses in the 2009, 2011, and 2016 IPL finals. However, IPL 2025 has brought renewed optimism for RCB fans. With this being Season 18, supporters are drawing symbo

Following India's Champions Trophy 2025 victory, Indian cricket head coach Gautam Gambhir is preparing for a fresh assignment as he gears up to join the India 'A' team ahead of the senior side's tour of England in June. According to reports, Gambhir will become the first-ever Team India head coach to accompany the India 'A' side for an overseas tour, breaking away from the conventional coaching trend. In recent years, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) ha

The excitement surrounding India's 2025 Champions Trophy victory continues to resonate with fans and players alike. Indian middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer shared his overwhelming emotions after helping India secure its third ICC 50-over trophy in history. India triumphed over New Zealand by four wickets in the final on Sunday, becoming the most successful team in the Champions Trophy's history. Reflecting on the victory, Iyer expressed his joy in a video shared by the Indian cricket

Indian motorsport sensation Kush Maini has been announced as a Reserve and Test Driver for the Alpine Formula One team for the 2025 season, marking a significant milestone in his racing career. This appointment makes Maini only the third Indian driver to join a Formula 1 team, following in the footsteps of Narain Karthikeyan and Karun Chandhok. Kush Maini, who joined the Alpine Academy in October 2023, has quickly impressed the team with his consistent performances. He will now join Alpine

Axar Patel is reportedly set to take over as the captain of Delhi Capitals (DC) for the upcoming 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. This significant decision follows Axar’s remarkable performance in India's 2025 Champions Trophy triumph, where his all-round skills played a pivotal role in securing the prestigious title. Axar Patel stepped in as DC’s captain during IPL 2024 when Rishabh Pant was suspended for one match due to an over-rate offence. Now, with the franchise

Cristiano Ronaldo showcased his experience and class as Al Nassr stormed into the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Elite with a convincing 3-0 victory over Esteghlal. Ronaldo’s coolly taken penalty and a brace from Jhon Duran sealed the win for the Saudi Arabian side at Al Awwal Park on Monday night. Having been rested for the first-leg goalless draw in Iran, Ronaldo returned to the starting lineup to guide Al Nassr to a decisive win. The Portuguese forward’s opening goa

The Sports Ministry has officially lifted the suspension imposed on the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), bringing relief to Indian wrestlers and paving the way for resumption of activities, including the much-awaited selection trials for the upcoming Asian Championship in Amman, Jordan. The suspension, imposed on December 24, 2023, was a result of governance lapses and procedural issues linked to the newly elected WFI body under the leadership of Sanjay Singh. The suspension came just thr

Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu is set to lead India's challenge at the prestigious 2025 All England Open Badminton Championships, beginning in Birmingham on Tuesday. Sindhu, currently ranked 15th in the world, will be returning to the court for the first time since her last appearance at the Indonesia Masters in January. The All England Open, one of the most celebrated events in badminton’s history, will mark a crucial comeback for the Indian shuttler as she aims to reclaim her

Virat Kohli stands as one of the most accomplished and celebrated cricketers of modern times. Renowned for his fierce determination, exceptional batting prowess, and remarkable leadership, Kohli has carved his name into cricket’s hall of fame. With a career spanning over a decade, he has not only dominated international cricket but has also set numerous records across all formats. From leading India to major tournament victories t

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final witnessed a gripping encounter between India and New Zealand in Dubai, where India emerged victorious with a four-wicket win, lifting the prestigious trophy for the third time in their history.   New Zealand’s Innings – Strong Start, But Faltered Finish Opting to bat first, New Zealand managed to post a total of 251/7 in their allotted 50 overs. The top order struggled initially, but Dar

Former England cricketer and renowned commentator David Lloyd has strongly criticized the International Cricket Council (ICC) over the scheduling of the Champions Trophy 2025, calling the arrangements "embarrassing" and "laughable." His comments come after India played all their matches in Dubai, refusing to travel to Pakistan, the official host nation of the tournament.Lloyd’s frustration mirrors the growing criticism from cricket analysts and fans who believe that

FIFA has announced that the total prize money for the 2025 Club World Cup in the United States will be a staggering $1 billion. The upcoming edition, which features an expanded 32-team format and will take place from June 14 to July 13, is set to be the biggest club competition in history.This prize money is significantly higher than what was awarded for the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup in Qatar ($440 million) and the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand ($

Lyon’s newly appointed manager Paulo Fonseca has been handed a staggering nine-month suspension from the dugout after an altercation with referee Benoit Millot during Lyon’s 2-1 victory over Brest in Ligue 1. The decision, announced by the French League’s disciplinary commission, restricts Fonseca from being on the touchline and entering the referee’s changing room until November. Additionally, he is barred from entering Lyon’s own dressing room until mid-Septemb

Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami has found himself at the center of controversy after a Muslim cleric criticized him for not observing a fast during India’s semi-final match against Australia in the Champions Trophy. The match, held during the holy month of Ramzan, saw Shami performing exceptionally well, yet his choice to not fast drew sharp reactions from religious figures.The remarks came from Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi, President of the All India Muslim Jamaat, who strongly c

Garena is celebrating Ramadan in Free Fire with a special month-long giveaway, allowing players to unlock exclusive rewards and experience an updated Bermuda map. Running until March 31, the Ramadan: Season of Blessings update introduces themed locations, free items, and new in-game challenges for players to explore.   Ramadan-Themed Updates and Free Rewards New Ramadan Bermuda Map: The latest update features a desert-th

Carlos Alcaraz is setting his sights on becoming only the third man to win three consecutive Indian Wells titles, joining tennis legends Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in this exclusive club. However, standing in his way could be none other than Djokovic himself, a five-time Indian Wells champion and potential quarter-final opponent.The ATP Masters 1000 tournament begins on Wednesday, running alongside the WTA 1000 event, with the world's top players converging in California’s des

India defeated Australia by 4 wickets in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final in Dubai. Australia batted first and scored 264 runs, with Steve Smith (73) and Alex Carey (61) playing well. India's bowlers, especially Mohammed Shami (3/48) and Varun Chakravarthy, kept Australia in check. While chasing, Virat Kohli (84) and KL Rahul (42) played important knocks*, with Hardik Pandya’s quick 28 runs helping India cross the target. India has now qualified

As India and Australia arrived at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium for the much-anticipated semi-final match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, excitement among fans was at an all-time high. Cricket enthusiasts turned out in large numbers to support Team India, expressing confidence in their chances against the defending champions.One enthusiastic fan shared their optimism, saying, "We are very excited... I feel this is India's payback time to Australia. We want to support

Tencent Holdings has expanded its stake in Kadokawa, the parent company of FromSoftware, acquiring an additional 1.11 percent of shares. This move increases Tencent’s ownership in the Japanese publishing giant from 6.86 percent to 7.97 percent. The transaction was made through Tencent’s subsidiary, SixJoy Hong Kong Limited, and was disclosed in a large shareholding report submitted to the Kanto Finance Bureau.   Tencent initially invested JPY 30 billion (appr

Manchester United’s turbulent season took another hit as they suffered a 4-3 penalty shootout defeat to Fulham in the FA Cup fifth round at Old Trafford. The defending champions were unable to progress despite a 1-1 draw after extra time, as Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno emerged as the hero in the shootout, saving crucial penalties from Victor Lindelof and Joshua Zirkzee.The loss means United will not return to Wembley this season, ending their hopes of defending the FA Cup title they wo