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Shoaib Akhtar sparked controversy by labeling Babar Azam a “fraud” post-Pakistan’s loss to India. While comparing Azam to Virat Kohli on “Game On Hai,” Akhtar challenged Azam’s stature by pointing out Kohli’s pursuit of Tendulkar’s phenomenal legacy of scoring 100 centuries. Akhtar criticized Babar’s hero choice without naming any player, mocking it as “Tuk tuk.”…

Indian U19 Women’s T20 World Cup-winning captain Niki Prasad shined on her Women’s Premier League debut, aiding Delhi Capitals in their win against Mumbai Indians. Her standout performance in the nail-biting match showcased her exceptional skill and composure, dispelling any doubts from her previous ICC tournament performance. Prasad arrived as Delhi Capitals struggled at 76/4,…

Guwahati, 15th February 2025: Established with the vision of fostering and promoting pickleball in Assam, the Assam Pickleball Association (APA) has shared its journey, recent achievements, and its ambitious plans to expand the sport across the northeastern states of India in a press meet in Guwahati. APA has grown into a pivotal organization dedicated to…

Indian cricket legend Kris Srikkanth hinted that Virat Kohli may have chosen not to captain RCB in the upcoming IPL season, likely to concentrate on his batting. Speculation on Kohli’s return as captain arose after he resigned in 2021. RCB revealed Rajat Patidar as the skipper for the 2025 season. Srikkanth praised RCB’s choice of…

The ICC increased the prize money for the 2025 Champions Trophy to $6.9 million, a 50% rise from 2017. The tournament, featuring eight teams, begins on February 19, with India’s matches in Dubai, following the ICC-approved hybrid model. In the Champions Trophy 2025, the winner receives $2.24 million, the runners-up get $1.12 million, semi-finalists get…

The BCCI has a new rule prohibiting Indian cricketers’ families from joining them on short overseas tours starting with the 2025 Champions Trophy in the UAE. This policy stems from India’s recent 3-1 series loss in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The BCCI’s new policy doesn’t permit family travel on tours under 45 days. Families can…

Chelsea owner Todd Boehly acquired a 49% stake in The Hundred franchise, Trent Rockets, through Cain International, a firm he co-founded with Jonathan Goldstein. The deal increased the franchise valuation to £79 million, with the transaction priced at nearly £40 million. Nottinghamshire will keep a 51% stake in Trent Rockets while the team plays at…

Carlos Alcaraz marked a brilliant debut at the ABN AMRO Open in Rotterdam by securing his first indoor title. The top seed triumphed 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 over Alex de Minaur in the ATP 500 final, becoming the inaugural Spanish winner in the tournament’s 52-year tenure. Alcaraz initially faced a tough challenge against De Minaur, but…

Led by Rohit Sharma, the Indian men’s cricket team will wear a new jersey with tri-color gradient shoulder stripes in the upcoming three-match ODI series against England starting in Nagpur. This kit differs from the one worn during last year’s Sri Lanka tour. The women’s cricket team, captained by Harmanpreet Kaur, wore the new jersey…