Category: Sports

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) have been asked to depose during the next week and get recorded their statements under […]

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 sport. While the financial details of the sponsorship deal was not made public, sources pegged […]

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) and Axar Patel (2/18) helped India restrict Pakistan to 127 for nine after Salman Agha […]

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 to be finalised within the next 15–20 days, BCCI Vice-President and Member of Parliament, Rajeev […]

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 Cup Final 8. US Open quarter-finalist Alex de Minaur, who had hoped for a “comeback […]

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 will run even higher in Sunday’s Asia Cup clash between the nuclear-armed neighbours, who engaged […]

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 OF SPORTS SUMMIT 2025 in New Delhi on September 13, 2025 | Photo Credit: SHASHI […]

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 for a match boycott on the social media while lovers of the game are hoping […]

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 of The Hindu Group, Nirmala Lakshman are also seen. | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR […]

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. Open crown for a second time with his win over Jannik Sinner on Sunday, a […]

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 Archery Championships 2025 in Gwangju on Sunday. India secured their first-ever gold medal in the […]

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 the Ironman brand. Scheduled for January 11, 2026, the race will be held at the […]

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 and the next Indian Premier League (IPL) Chairman when it holds Annual General Meeting (AGM) […]

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 US Open along with the USTA Foundation between women’s semifinal matches, with Venus Williams taking […]

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 Cricbuzz, these figures will apply in competitions sanctioned and organised by the ICC and Asian […]

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 panicked fans, experts say the franchise will face the brunt from this decision. The government […]

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) franchise Chennai Super Kings. N.Srinivasan and his daughter Rupa Gurunath were appointed as Additional […]

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”) invites bids from reputed entities for acquiring the National Team Lead Sponsor Rights. Accordingly, the […]

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. | Photo Credit: – India has submitted its proposal to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in […]

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 horses: cloned copies of a prize-winning horse named Polo Pureza, or Polo Purity, with a […]

 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 Saturday sought the Union government’s response to a petition challenging the Promotion and Regulation of […]

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 sports equipment manufacturing startups in the country to reduce the financial burden on athletes and […]

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 suspension. In a hard-hitting two-page letter on Tuesday, addressed to AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey, the […]

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 challenge from Malaysia’s Karupathevan Letshanaa, in the Round of 32 on Wednesday at the ongoing […]

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 Ashwin on Wednesday announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League, bringing the curtains down […]

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 market confusion and investor uncertainty. The Centre’s decision to ban real money gaming is also […]

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 giants Dream 11, which recently shut down its real money games after central government passed […]

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 SONEJI / THE HINDU. Star Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu lived up to her top billing […]

Dream11 won the tender for Indian national teams (Senior Men, women, Emerging (U23), U-19 men and women) in 2023 for a period of three years for ₹358 crore ($44 million). They are exiting with almost a year still left in the contract but are unlikely to be penalised for it. | Photo Credit: SHASHANK PARADE […]

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 even while the industry foresee people shifting to offshore illegal gaming apps. The shift to […]

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 Government is likely to introduce a bill in Parliament on Wednesday which could place a […]

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 Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill that imposes a sweeping ban on online money games and regulates online social games and […]

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 (which operates PokerBaazi), Games24x7, and Mobile Premier League (MPL), have paused deposits on their platforms, […]

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 The government’s call to ban real money gaming (RMG) companies may cost the Indian Premier […]

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 to India’s international engagements with emphasis on Pakistan. Sources said it is effective immediately. “India’s […]

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 Bracher Three online gaming companies have urged Home Minister Amit Shah to intervene in saving […]

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 Minister Amit Shah urging urgent intervention to protect responsible Indian gaming platforms. In a joint […]

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 corners of the country. He added that  the recently introduced National Sports Policy, 2025, will help […]

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 reported by PTI, the football-mad city of Kolkata will be the first stop in Messi’s […]

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 was on Wednesday questioned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for reportedly endorsing an illegal online […]

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 a time when India is planning to make a bid to host the 2036 Olympics. […]

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: R SENTHILKUMAR India pulled off an incredible six-run victory over England in the seesawing fifth […]

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 and granddaughter of Apollo Hospitals Founder Prathap Reddy, will be the Co-Chairwoman of the Hub. […]

“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 for India,” he added. French sports goods retailer Decathlon plans to reach nearly a billion-dollar […]

(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 and international markets. This will grow India’s share of the company’s global sourcing quantities to […]

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 revoked the suspension orders of senior IPS officers who were earlier suspended in connection with […]

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 Humpy, here Monday. The victory not just earned the 19-year-old the prestigious title, but also […]

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 an all-Indian summit clash against Divya Deshmukh at the FIDE Women’s World Cup here on […]

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 bring under its ambit all National Sports Federations, including the country’s richest sporting body, the […]

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 by government initiatives promoting sports participation and rising interest in fitness, according to a recent […]

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 before it becomes an Act, the introduction itself is a landmark move to revamp and […]

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 the growing demand for community and recreational sports, said the company. The round also saw […]

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 police said. He was 56. Baumgartner lost control of his motorised paraglider while flying over […]

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 status report on the Chinnaswamy stadium stampede in Bengaluru that claimed 11 lives and left […]

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: BIJOY GHOSH/businessline Tamil Nadu is emerging as a rising surfing hub with Mahabalipuram set to […]

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 up with a wider assortment as well as mono brand stores. The company is eyeing […]

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 fans from across the country. KCA is working closely with the State’s tourism department to […]

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 cent increase over the past year. According to the latest edition of analysis by Houlihan […]

(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 to strengthen India’s chess ecosystem, Murugappa Group-owned Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company (Chola) on Wednesday […]

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 Indian Premier League’s enterprise valuation rose by 12.9 per cent to $18.5 billion, while the […]

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 has over two decades of cross-functional experience was serving as CEO – Sports & Live […]

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 the second Test on the final day on Sunday. With this win, India has levelled […]

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 said. He now plays three times a week, for about two hours each session. “Padel […]

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 was widely known as “Mr IPL.” | Photo Credit: PICHUMANI K Former Indian cricketer Suresh […]

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. There wasn’t any angry fist drop on the table or an animated reaction from Carlsen, […]

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 again outplayed the former world champion maverick, this time in the rapid format at the […]

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 HINDU Former India left-arm spinner Dilip Doshi, who carved out a niche for himself despite […]

South Africa’s David Bedingham and Kyle Verreynne celebrate winning the 2025 ICC World Test Championship at Lord’s on Saturday. | Photo Credit: ANDREW BOYERS South Africa won the World Test Championship against titleholder Australia by five wickets after knocking off the last 69 runs required on the fourth morning of the final on Saturday. The […]

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 the new ruling set to be integrated into ICC’s playing conditions this month and the […]

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 2023, has seen a brisk growth in attendance and ticket sales revenue at its new […]

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 considering options for its ownership of the Indian Premier League cricket franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru, […]

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 Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (10-2) on Sunday and retain his […]

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, 2025. (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) (PTI06_04_2025_000150B) | Photo Credit: ARUN SHARMA PL 2025 opening ceremony, IPL […]

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 Dommaraju last weekend to win the Norway Chess tournament on Friday. The Norwegian world number […]

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 and 3×3 formats for both men and women, establishing a comprehensive professional ecosystem that opens […]

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 a 25- 30 per cent surge, say analysts. The team’s valuation had already jumped 67 […]

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 series of legal measures, in a latest development, IPS officer Seemanth Kumar Singh has been […]

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 Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), ridership across both metro lines saw an almost three-fold increase. […]

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: – The Karnataka government is set to hold a cabinet meeting at 3 pm in Vidhana Soudha […]

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 / The Hindu | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K Video Credit: Businessline An evening meant to […]

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 the National Championship Pro Stock 200 class at the 2025 Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship […]

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 for the coveted trophy. Punjab Kings bowlers did more than a decent job to restrict […]

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 classical win over the Norwegian grandmaster. The 19-year-old also became the second Indian player to […]

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 trio added three more gold medals to India’s kitty on the penultimate day of the […]

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 May 30 to June 1. Quoting AV Ramana, Chairman of New Mangalore Port Authority, […]

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. The project, led by the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA), is the first stadium in the […]

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 England. The selectors decision on the team’s leadership was on expected lines following the retirement […]

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 frontier with a 90.23m throw but the trailblazing Indian had to settle for a second […]

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 year’s season of India Premier League have been slightly higher compared to the same number […]

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. Archer Aviation’s piloted electric air taxi known as Midnight will ferry up to four passengers […]

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 the longest format. The 36-year-old Kohli turned up in 123 Tests for India, scoring 9230 […]

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 the way for resumption of the league that was suspended on May 9 for one […]

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 IPL franchises departed for their respective countries on Saturday following suspension of the high-profile T20 […]

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 Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday said it is suspending the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League for one week. This comes amidst increased […]

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 at an appropriate time. JioStar, in a statement, said: “We, at JioStar, wholeheartedly support the […]

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 half of his career, scoring 4,301 runs in 67 Tests with 12 hundreds and 18 […]

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 day at a sun-drenched Anfield on Sunday. Liverpool fans celebrate winning the Premier League outside […]

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 platforms. The league will be aired on national television for the first time from April […]

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 returned to the fold in lower brackets in a 34-strong list of contracted players released […]

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 of confidence and determination, on Saturday became the youngest player to feature in the Indian […]

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 the Fairgrounds in Pomona with the sport set to be a part of the Olympics […]

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 of EVs in operation across key Indian cities, including Delhi and Bengaluru, to 59, says […]

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 plans for advertisers. Were you concerned of a cricket fatigue considering Champions Trophy just happened? […]

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 ‘The FedEx Factor – Powering Bold Business Ideas’, the film is a tribute to India’s […]

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 recently completed his eight-year relationship with Puma as its brand ambassador, has declined the German […]

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 captain the Chennai Super Kings for the rest of the 2025 Indian Premier League season […]

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) witnessed a 12 per cent rise in ad volumes on television compared with the same […]

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 an official associate partner for the upcoming T20 seasons (2025-27), a company official said on […]

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 chess champion at 18 years after beating Ding Liren of China in the game of […]

Reliance Industries’ RISE Worldwide Limited has formed a joint venture (JV) with European-based esports entertainment company BLAST Esports Limited on Wednesday to conduct esports business in India. The partnership will bring together BLAST’s esports media production expertise, publisher relationships, wide suite of IPs and Jio’s technology expertise, distribution reach, and local relationships to host these […]

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 is inching towards $2 billion and has seen a 7x growth since 2008. The sports […]

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 Adani Group initiative intends to promote and broaden golf’s accessibility, elevate its status as a […]

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 higher than last season, led by a 54 per cent surge in CTV consumption. During the first […]

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 of price fixing and bid rigging. The slide in rates come amidst claims of record […]

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 of the IPL 2025 here on Saturday. Kohli (59 not out, 36b, 4×4, 3×6) and […]

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. Ahmad’s four-wicket haul limited Mumbai Indians to a below-par 155/9 after the hosts put them […]

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 Challengers Bengaluru amid a looming threat of rain. There is plenty to look forward to […]

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 screened in select cinemas in over 30 cities .  “Starting from March 22nd, the screenings […]

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 of victory, while Ajinkya Rahane had to settle for defeat in his first game as […]

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 reveals key insights into how fitness, endurance and data analytics have shaped the modern IPL. […]

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 Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Comments SHARE Copy link Email Facebook […]

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 the May 25 final. The tournament opens with Kolkata Knight Riders hosting Royal Challengers Bengaluru […]

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 trial that will provide more than 800 TV Channels, over 11 OTT apps, unlimited WiFi, […]

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 for IPL this year, particularly in the case of digital ad revenues, the report anticipates […]

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 of all necessary approvals, including from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). On […]

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 HD, Star Sports 2 Telugu, Star Sports 2 Telugu HD, Star Sports 2 Tamil, Star […]

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 his IPL captaincy experience is limited, he led Gujarat in domestic cricket and served as […]

  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 Himalayas, the famous ski-resort is set to witness a flurry of sports activities during the […]

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 first after Rohit lost his 12th straight toss, India’s spinners restricted New Zealand to 251 […]

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 the team as well as his position as captain but a match-winning 76 in the […]

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 festival in Dubai coinciding with International Women’s Day, aims to accelerate the global development of […]

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 of the best teams in world cricket having made it to knockout stages consistently, including […]

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 minute ad spots for the final match, with some of the existing sponsors increasing their […]

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 here on Sunday. Related Stories ICC Champion’s Trophy: India-Pak clash watched by 20.6 crore TV […]

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 50-over India vs Pakistan face-off in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup India 2023. “Ratings […]

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 the ‘Presenting Partner’ to the event for the first time. Organised by the Surfing […]

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 down with 11 balls to spare. Besides Kohli’s 98-ball knock, Shreyas Iyer made 45 while […]

Some of the key brands that have already finalised sponsorship deals for IPL include Campa, My11Circle, SBI and Amul

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 group-stage game before the semifinals. The decision worked wonders as India’s ball tweakers spun New […]

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 MasterCard and RuPay, the card promises global acceptance, top-notch security, and contactless payment options. “These […]

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 two matches and in their last league match in Group B they will face South […]

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 cricketer Herschelle Gibbs, who is brand ambassador of the league, actor Sonu Sood and Vinod […]

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 Premier League (IPL) and other cricketing events which cost Disney and Reliance nearly $10 billion […]

’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 Authority, on February 10, released new regulations for online real money games in the State, […]

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 the Champions Trophy here on Sunday. The victory should be enough for India, who are […]

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 Wednesday. It will be broadcast on the JioStar Network and streamed live on JioHotstar. The […]

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 rights, starting with the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, which begins on February 19. “Sobha […]

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 India kicks off its campaign against Bangladesh on Thursday. The Men in Blue will then face […]

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 audience and subscriber base marks a globally unprecedented milestone in the streaming industry,” the company […]

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 said. Viewers have been watching IPL matches for free on JioCinema for the last couple […]

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 in the nation’s bronze medal win at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Sreejesh received the award […]

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 ₹5,000 crore. The group, through its holding company Torrent Investments Private Ltd (TIPL), will purchase […]

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 years. The sports drink has been co-created with former Sri Lankan cricketer and current coach […]

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, too, can achieve international excellence, said Vijay Amritraj, Indian tennis legend and Founder of the […]

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 a user-generated video platform, an image-centric social media platform and a community-driven network. It may […]

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 federal funding abide by Title IX in alignment with the Trump administration’s view, which interprets […]

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 startup fund 021, launched in April 2022. This fund typically provides capital ranging from 10 […]

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 Finance Bill 2025 intends to amend section 194BB of the Income Tax Act 1961. Accordingly, […]

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 their home country’s lucrative league, will take a 49% holding in the team, according to […]

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 dynamics. JioStar has the television and digital streaming rights for the cricketing extravaganza from 2023 to […]

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 Surf Club (MSC), this sea swimming competition titled ‘DenDen Swim 2.0’ will bring several swimmers […]

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 the Tata Steel Tournament in Wijk Aan Zee (Netherlands) defeating Vincent Keymer of Germany. Gukesh, […]

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 contender to host the 2036 Olympics. “We are organising the 1st International Olympic Research Conference from January […]

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 the Special General Meeting (SGM) on Sunday. On the other hand, Prabhtej Singh Bhatia was […]

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 their liking during the mega auction, which was held in Jeddah on November 24 and […]

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 Pharma Pty and has an India connection – it is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mumbai-based […]

New Delhi, January 10 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 further proceedings under these notices remain suspended until the matter is […]

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 the first time in a decade. Travis Head, who was 34 not out, and debutant […]

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. The 22-year-old Bhaker became independent India’s first athlete to win two medals in a single […]

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 105 took India to 358 for nine, still 116 runs short of Australia’s first innings […]

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 in Formula E race case. Arvind Kumar, former principal secretary of the Municipal Administration and […]

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 the first franchise-based rugby leagues, featuring six city-based teams and showcasing talent from top rugby […]

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 to its existing 7 per cent stake. The shares of Nazara Technologies Limited were trading […]

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 Africa. As part of this collaboration, the FedEx logo will feature on the back of […]

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 in Tests with 537 scalps in 106 games, leaving him only behind Anil Kumble (619 […]

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 markets in northern India. “I have a wonderful relationship with India. The development of India […]

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 — The Suburban Table Tennis Association (TSTTA), Maharashtra State Table Tennis Association (MSTTA) and Gujarat […]

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 after a seven-year gap with promoters like JSW, Vedanta and JK Cement picking up franchises. […]

History was made in the small island of Sentosa here on Thursday, as D Gukesh became the youngest world chess champion ever after defeating Ding Liren of China in the final game of their match. The 18-year-old from Chennai broke the record held by the Russian Garry Kasparov for nearly four decades. With his victory […]

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 about technology’s role in speeding up F1 cars by the second and his expectations for […]

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 the privately-owned football-specific stadium with floodlights at Siem Reap, Cambodia. This is famous for its […]

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 the middle game expertly. The position was complex and many of the moves were very hard, […]

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 the world’s premier T20 league. The comprehensive list of registered players features 320 capped players, […]

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 course of action. Following the constitutional amendment in 2022, the secretary is the most influential […]

The bids on Rishabh Pant could well soar like his audacious no-look six at Perth as he seems poised to become the highest paid player among the 577 who will go under the hammer at the two-day IPL mega auction starting here on Sunday. There will be ₹641.5 crores cumulatively in the kitty of 10 […]

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 Royals bought him for 1.1crore.. Faf du Plessis sold to DC for Rs. 2 crore […]

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 that they still have much to contribute to the shortest format of the game. James […]

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 auction here on Sunday. Chennai Super Kings started with the first bid for Arshdeep, whose […]

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 for Pant ensured Shreyas Iyer’s record of being the tournament’s costliest player lasted barely a […]

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 Olympic sport. A new chapter of global cricket begins today with Jay Shah starting his […]

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 of guiding Kolkata Knight Riders to tile earlier this year. Iyer’s ₹26.75 crore bid briefly […]

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 at Jeddah on Sunday. Fraser McGurk’s services were initially acquired by Punjab Kings, but DC […]

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 pipped Shreyas Iyer (₹26.75 crore) to become the costliest buy in IPL’s history with a […]

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 Conway for ₹6.25 crore. With all 10 teams participating, CSK entered the auction having retained […]

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 Explainer Does the entire bid amount go to the player or does BCCI take a […]

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 a minor surprise in Ding’s choice of the French defence, but nonetheless sprung a surprise […]

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) made significant investments on day one of the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, securing Ravichandran Ashwin for ₹9.75 crore and Afghan spinner Noor Ahmad for ₹10 crore among their seven acquisitions. The five-time IPL champions added New Zealand’s Devon Conway (₹6.25 crore) and his compatriot Rachin Ravindra (₹4 crore) to […]

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 crore to strengthen their overseas contingent. The Royals, who retained six players, including captain Sanju […]

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 franchise added six new players to their roster, including wicketkeeper-batsman Jitesh Sharma (₹11 crore) and […]

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 with Delhi Capitals has been nothing short of amazing. From the thrills on the field […]