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File photo of former heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman during the Sports Illustrated Legacy Awards in 2015. (AP) Former heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman passed away at age 76 on Friday, as announced by his family.Foreman’s family shared the news through a statement on his official Instagram page, confirming his peaceful departure on March 21,…

MS Dhoni and Hardik Pandya (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: In a moment that melted hearts and transcended team rivalries, Hardik Pandya and MS Dhoni shared a warm, heartfelt hug during a training session ahead of the blockbuster IPL 2025 clash between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk. As cameras zoomed in, the sight of…

Virat Kohli dances with SRK during IPL opening ceremony (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: The IPL 2025 opening ceremony reached its emotional crescendo when Virat Kohli joined Shah Rukh Khan on stage for a truly iconic moment at the Eden Gardens on Saturday. As the energy peaked and the celebrations built toward a dazzling finale, Kohli was…

NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Basit Ali has shared technical guidance with Pakistan’s star player Babar Azam. Ali believes Azam will emerge as the “best batter” in the forthcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL).Following a disappointing performance in the recent Champions Trophy, Babar’s position has weakened. Whilst being excluded from the T20I squad against New Zealand, he…

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, IPL Live Score 2025: The blockbuster 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to kick off with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders ( KKR ) taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru ( RCB ) in the tournament opener at the iconic Eden Gardens on Saturday. Fans…

NEW DELHI: Ramesh Shanmugam, a 30-year-old para-athlete and a MS Dhoni fan from the remote village of Mannathampatty in Tiruchirappalli district, Tamil Nadu, has achieved remarkable success in wheelchair racing. Despite facing numerous hardships, including losing both his legs in a lorry accident at the age of eight, Shanmugam has persevered and emerged as a…

Punjab Kings’ head coach Ricky Ponting and captain Shreyas Iyer (Photo Source: X) Punjab Kings will launch another bid to put an end to their 17-year wait for an Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy when the new-look side under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer and coach Ricky Ponting takes field against Gujarat Titans in their…

Mohammed Shami and Pat Cummins (Pic credit: SRH) NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are all set to kick off their IPL campaign against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday. With a well-rounded team comprising explosive batsmen and a formidable bowling lineup, SRH enter the contest as clear favourites….

KKR captain Ajikya Rahane and RCB skipper Rajat Patidar (Photos Credit: IPL) The defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders host Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening match of the 2025 Indian Premier League season on Saturday at the Eden Gardens. Here’s a look at how the two teams shape up for the opening face-off:Go Beyond The…

A view of the Eden Gardens Stadium on the eve of the Indian Premier League 2025 opening match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Kolkata. (ANI) The opening match of IPL 2025 between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens on Saturday, March 22, faces uncertainty due to weather…