India’s bid to host the 2036 Olympics has come to a standstill due to internal conflicts within the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), specifically over the appointment of Raghuram Iyer as Chief Executive Officer. Several IOA members oppose his appointment, citing his high salary of approximately Rs 3 crore and accusing IOA president PT Usha of…
Rinku Singh, one of India’s most explosive T20 talents, is hoping for consistent opportunities, starting with the upcoming series against Bangladesh. His last significant moment in the India jersey was during a match in Colombo, where he bowled the penultimate over with off-break deliveries, contributing to an intense finish. Despite this rare bowling appearance, Rinku’s…
Bangladesh, riding high from their 2-0 series win against Pakistan, suffered a heavy defeat as India secured a comprehensive seven-wicket victory in the second Test at Green Park Stadium, Kanpur, clinching the series 2-0. Despite only 35 overs being bowled on the rain-affected opening day and two days lost to rain, Bangladesh failed to extend…
India’s off-spinner R Ashwin shared insights into the strategy behind India’s stunning seven-wicket win over Bangladesh in Kanpur, despite losing two and a half days to rain and a wet outfield. Ashwin, who has played with captain Rohit Sharma for over a decade, admitted he was initially surprised when Rohit laid out an aggressive plan…
In a sport where prodigies often emerge early, Vantika Agarwal took her time to rise to prominence. However, at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest, she emerged as a key player, winning individual gold on the fourth board for the Indian women’s team, which made history by matching the men’s team’s gold medal triumph—making India only…
The Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) has hired langurs and their handlers to tackle the issue of food-stealing monkeys at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur, the venue for the second Test match between India and Bangladesh. Monkeys have previously been known to snatch food and drinks from television crews and cameramen positioned on elevated stands…
India’s men’s chess team delivered one of the most dominant performances in Chess Olympiad history, securing two gold medals at the Budapest event. The team played 44 games, losing only once, winning 27, and drawing the rest. Their outstanding performance culminated in a 3-1 win over Slovenia. Alongside the team triumph, four individual gold medals…
Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, who began their partnership in 2012, have become India’s most crucial players, especially in home conditions. Since their pairing, India has lost only 3 out of 45 home Tests, thanks to their dual ability to shine with both bat and ball. During a recent Test, the duo showcased their importance…
When R Ashwin walked in to bat during the 43rd over, just after lunch, with his family and friends from Ramakrishnapuram 1st Street watching, India faced a crucial moment. On the eve of the Test, head coach Gautam Gambhir was asked about the possibility of developing a seam-bowling all-rounder. In his direct manner, he responded,…
With Sukhjeet Singh and Abhishek now leading the forward line, Indian hockey coach Craig Fulton is preparing for a transition towards a younger squad as he looks ahead to the 2026 World Cup. Just moments after India’s Asian Champions Trophy win, Fulton’s thoughts were already focused on the next big challenge – forming a team…
