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The Indian team’s triumph in the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this month has earned them a whopping cash reward of Rs 58 crore from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), who made the announcement on Thursday.“The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is delighted to announce a cash reward of…

Virat Kohli (Photo Credit: @RCBTweets on X) BENGALURU: In March 2008, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) cashed in on Delhi Daredevils’ lack of interest in signing Virat Kohli for the opening Indian Premier League. Seventeen seasons on, it’s still Delhi’s loss and Bengaluru’s gain. Perhaps, Delhi could be forgiven for the oversight. Teenager Kohli was explosive…

Punjab Kings’ captain Shreyas Iyer (Photo Source: X) CHENNAI: When it comes to choosing an all-time IPL XI, it is impossible to keep Suresh Raina out of it. The left-hander was an integral part of four title wins for Chennai Super Kings and made the No. 3 spot in the franchise his own for more…

File images of Jasprit Bumrah, left, and Mohammed Shami (Photos: Sportzpics) The IPL is the engine that drives India’s might in world cricket. Over the last 17 years, it has generated mind-numbing revenues besides being a talent-spinning tool in Indian cricket. Yet, it’s hard to dismiss the franchise-vs-country debate every time the IPL season comes…

Bollywood star Disha Patani will headline the 2025 IPL opening ceremony at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. This grand event will also feature performances by singers Karan Aujla and Shreya Ghoshal. The IPL 2025 kicks off on March 22 with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders facing Royal Challengers Bangalore. The tournament will be broadcast live on Star…

The Bombay High Court granted a request from Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and his estranged wife, Dhanashree Verma, to waive the six-month cooling-off period required under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act for a divorce decree. Justice Madhav Jamdar, the presiding judge, instructed the family court to expedite the divorce petition and reach a…

NEW DELHI: The upcoming IPL season might give cricket fans another glimpse of MS Dhoni’s brilliance, as the former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain is expected to bat lower in the order at No. 7 or No. 8. According to former India batter Robin Uthappa, this strategy would allow Dhoni to maximize his impact in…

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the highly anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, Rajasthan Royals‘ head coach Rahul Dravid made headlines for his unwavering commitment to the team’s preparations despite sustaining an injury. The Indian cricket legend, known for his grit and determination, was spotted arriving at the training venue in Jaipur in an electric…

NEW DELHI: In a move that could potentially influence global cricket, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering lifting the ban on applying saliva to the ball during the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, scheduled to commence on March 22. According to PTI, this proposal has been extensively discussed within…

Indian football team (Photo Credit: @IndianFootball on X) NEW DELHI: Sunil Chhetri made a remarkable comeback to the national team after retiring from international football in May last year. In a friendly match against Maldives on Wednesday, Chhetri’s presence proved to be the catalyst for India’s commanding 3-0 victory, helping the team snap their 12-match…