New Delhi: India has formally submitted its bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad. A top source from the Ministry of Sports said on Thursday that the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and the Gujarat government have sent the application. Notably, the last date to submit the ‘Expression of Interest’ for hosting the games […]
Coventry Becomes First Female President in Olympic History
Kirity Coventry on Thursday made history by becoming the first woman and first African President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 130 years of history. At the age of 41, she is also the youngest IOC president. Zimbabwe’s Sports Minister and two -time Olympic swimming gold medalist won a remarkable victory against six other […]
IPL 2025: BCCI lifts saliva ban, bowlers will get help
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has allowed the use of saliva on the ball for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. This will help fast bowlers to shine and swing the ball. Why was saliva banned? The use of saliva was banned in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic to prevent the […]
IPL 2025: Vaibhav, Priyansh, Jacob, Kamindu, and Gurjapneet Ready to Shine in Their Debut Season
From 14-Year-Old Vaibhav to Ambidextrous Bowler Mendis’ Debut The 18th season of the IPL is set to begin on March 22. As always, this season will also see several new players participating in the league for the first time. Among them are the youngest player in IPL history, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, ambidextrous bowler Kamindu Mendis, […]
Young and Experienced Players Will Make Rajasthan Royals Champions
The Rajasthan Royals team, preparing for the IPL at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium, is filled with young talent. “Whether it’s batting or bowling, we have diverse players, and these young cricketers will make us champions,” said Rajasthan Royals’ batting coach Vikram Rathour. Meanwhile, bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule stated that the Royals’ bowling department is also […]
CSK: Trust in Experienced Players Will Open the Door to Success
The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are once again ready to create a buzz in the Indian Premier League (IPL), starting on March 22. CSK is one of the most successful teams in IPL history. This season could possibly be the last for Mahendra Singh Dhoni as a player, and under the captaincy of Ruturaj Gaikwad, […]
Kohli Doesn’t Need to Improve His Strike Rate: AB de Villiers
South African legend AB de Villiers believes that Virat Kohli should focus on playing smart cricket and anchoring the innings in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) rather than worrying about increasing his strike rate. He feels that having explosive opener Phil Salt at the top order will reduce the pressure on Kohli. Kohli has […]
Shreyas Iyer faces criticism and shines in IPL and international cricket
He had to fight against the so-called technical flaws, was typecast, and, within months of becoming a World Cup hero, his contract was revoked. However, Shreyas Iyer remained steadfast, trusting his honesty and composed mindset to move forward. His perseverance paid off. Over time, he became India’s most reliable batsman at the No. 4 position. […]
Hope to Receive Fans Love: MI Captain Hardik
India’s star all-rounder Hardik Pandya said that in the past few months, the wheel of time has completely turned 360 degrees for him, but he remained on the field due to his determination not to give up in difficult situations. Last year, after being appointed as the captain of Mumbai Indians in place of Rohit […]
India Masters beat West Indies Masters to Win IML 2025 Final
Last night in Raipur, the India Masters (INDM) and West Indies Masters (WIM) played the final match of the International Masters League (IML) 2025. It was exciting, and India Masters won by 6 wickets! The stadium was full of fans cheering for their favorite old cricket stars. West Indies Masters: Simmons Tries Hard West Indies […]
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