Football legend Lionel Messi wrapped up his “G.O.A.T. Tour of India 2025” on a serene note, visiting the ‘Vantara’ animal rescue and rehabilitation sanctuary in Jamnagar, Gujarat, founded by industrialist Anant Ambani . The visit took a spiritual turn as Messi, along with fellow players Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul, participated in a traditional … Read more
BCCI criticized Lucknow T20 pollution fog scheduling The abandonment of the India-South Africa T20I in Lucknow has sparked significant criticism towards the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for scheduling a high-profile winter match in a region known for severe air pollution and fog . Beyond just fog, the air quality in Lucknow … Read more
Legendary 1996 World Cup-winning captain and former Sri Lankan minister, Arjuna Ranatunga, is facing arrest in a corruption case. The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) informed the Colombo Court on Monday that they will take Ranatunga into custody upon his return from abroad. The case centers on allegations of causing a … Read more
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has finalized the schedule for the 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The IPL 2026 season dates are set from March 26 to May 31. IPL CEO Hemang Amin conveyed this to the franchises ahead of the mini-auction in Abu Dhabi today. Defending champions … Read more
Introduction: Nitish Kumar Reddy hat-trick in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Andhra Pradesh all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy delivered a stellar performance, claiming a hat-trick against Madhya Pradesh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The young bowler later provided a detailed breakdown of the plan behind his three-in-three feat. This hat-trick in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy … Read more
Introduction: Andhra Pradesh Government Approves ₹6.2 Crore Road Funds for Blind Cricketer’s Village In a swift administrative response, the Andhra Pradesh government has approved ₹6.2 crore for road construction in Tamblahatti village. The decision came hours after an appeal from Deepika, the captain of India’s World Cup-winning blind women’s cricket team, to Deputy Chief Minister … Read more
Introduction to Lionel Messi Kolkata event chaos and fan anger A promotional event featuring football superstar Lionel Messi at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium erupted into chaos as fans expressed outrage over his brief appearance. Attendees who paid high ticket prices protested, throwing bottles and damaging property. This incident has become a major case study in … Read more
Introduction: Hyderabad security arrangements for Lionel Messi match Ahead of the much-anticipated football friendly, Hyderabad police have deployed a massive security blanket across the city, particularly at Uppal Stadium. This comes in the wake of crowd management issues during Lionel Messi’s previous event in Kolkata. The extensive Hyderabad security arrangements for the Lionel Messi match … Read more
Introduction:Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya has launched a scathing attack on sections of the media, accusing them of crossing ethical boundaries while photographing his girlfriend, Mahika Sharma. Pandya’s outburst highlights growing concerns over media ethics and celebrity privacy invasion in India, sparking a debate on the limits of paparazzi culture. Media ethics and celebrity privacy invasion … Read more
Introduction to Bright future for Pakistan cricket In a commanding display at the Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament, Pakistan’s U23 team, the Shaheens, handed India a crushing 8-wicket defeat. The one-sided nature of the match in Doha prompted a proud reaction from Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who hailed the victory as a … Read more
Introduction to India World Test Championship standings In a stunning turn of events at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens, the Indian cricket team suffered a 30-run defeat against South Africa in the first Test. This significant loss has direct consequences for the India World Test Championship standings, causing the team to slip to fourth position in the … Read more
Introduction:In a landmark move to bolster its support staff, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to appoint its first-ever foreign Strength and Conditioning (S&C) coach for the Indian women’s national cricket team. The board is in advanced talks with Nathan Kiely, currently with the Bangladesh men’s team, for the position. … Read more
Introduction to Player of the Series awards by a wicketkeeper In a remarkable achievement, South African wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock has matched a prestigious world record held by former Indian captain MS Dhoni. Following a stellar performance in the recent ODI series against Pakistan, de Kock equaled Dhoni’s record for the most ‘Player of the … Read more
Cricket fans around the world may be deprived of a blockbuster India-Pakistan match at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics due to new qualification rules ratified by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The regional-based qualification system poses a significant challenge for Pakistan to secure a spot in the six-team event. During a recent board meeting in … Read more
Meg Lanning, the former World Cup-winning Australian captain, has revealed that she was not taken aback by Shafali Verma’s explosive performance in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup final. Lanning stated she had foreseen the difficulty of containing the young Indian opener, given her established aggressive style of play. Coming into the team as a … Read more
Introduction to 150 T20I sixes by Suryakumar Yadav Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has etched his name deeper into the record books by achieving a remarkable batting milestone. During the first T20I against Australia, the destructive batter became the fastest Indian and the second-fastest player in the world to smash 150 sixes in the international … Read more
Ahead of the second ODI match of their Australia tour, the India squad chose a unique way to mark the festival of lights. On 22 October 2025, the visiting team, led by captain Shubman Gill and supervised by head coach Gautam Gambhir, held a special Diwali dinner at the Indian restaurant British Raj in Adelaide. Festive Dinner at … Read more
DHAKA, Bangladesh – In a stunning and unprecedented tactical move, the West Indies cricket team etched its name into the record books on Tuesday by becoming the first full-member nation in One-Day International (ODI) history to bowl an entire 50-over innings using only spin bowlers. This bold strategy was deployed against Bangladesh in the second … Read more
Introduction:Pakistan cricket has once again found itself in the middle of a storm. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has removed wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan from the ODI captaincy, replacing him with star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi. The sudden decision has triggered widespread speculation, with former cricketer Rashid Latif alleging that Rizwan’s open support for Palestine cost him the captaincy. This has … Read more
ICC has fined Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf and India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav after their controversial actions during the Indo-Pak Asia Cup 2025 clash. Rauf was penalized for provocative gestures, while Suryakumar faced charges for political remarks. The BCCI has challenged ICC’s decision on the skipper’s fine. Introduction to ICC fines Haris Rauf and Suryakumar … Read more
India secured a thrilling victory over Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup Super-4 match, decided by a dramatic Super Over. Arshdeep Singh’s sensational bowling and Suryakumar Yadav’s first-ball finish sealed the win, despite the game being a dead rubber. Nissanka’s brilliant century and India’s strong batting made it an unforgettable clash in Dubai. Introduction to … Read more
Pakistan advanced to the Asia Cup final after defeating Bangladesh by 11 runs, setting up a high-voltage clash with India. Pakistan captain Salman Agha expressed strong confidence ahead of the title match, predicting that his team has the strength to beat India. His remarks have sparked excitement ahead of the much-anticipated showdown. Pakistan entered the … Read more
BCCI has announced the India Test squad vs West Indies 2025, with Shubman Gill leading the side and Ravindra Jadeja as vice-captain. Ajit Agarkar finalized the squad after meeting in Dubai with Gill and head coach Gautam Gambhir. Notably, N. Jagadeesan replaces Rishabh Pant as wicketkeeper for the two-match Test series starting October 2. Introduction … Read more
Introduction to Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 handshake controversy The Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 handshake controversy has placed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in a difficult position after the International Cricket Council (ICC) rejected their appeal. The PCB requested the removal of match referee Andy Pycroft, but the ICC dismissed the plea, ruling that the issue … Read more
Introduction to India Pakistan cricket match boycott news In the wake of rising demands on social media to boycott the India Pakistan cricket match, the central government has issued a strong clarification. Despite emotional appeals, including those from the families of victims of the Pahalgam terror attack, the government confirmed there will be no boycott. … Read more