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File photo of Riyan Parag (AFP) Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Thursday named Riyan Parag as their stand-in captain for the first three matches of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, with regular skipper Sanju Samson recovering from his finger surgery. According to reports, the decision to appoint Parag as skipper has been made after…

IOC will elect their next president on March 20, replacing the outgoing Thomas Bach who had been in the role since 2013. (AP) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will elect Thomas Bach‘s successor as president on Thursday at Costa Navarino, a Greek coastal resort.Thomas Bach, who first became president in 2013 following Belgian Jacques Rogge,…

Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma NEW DELHI: Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal‘s advocate, Nitin Kumar Gupta, addressed the media on Thursday, confirming that the court has granted the decree of divorce, officially ending the leg-spinner’s marriage with Dhanashree Verma.“The court has granted the decree of divorce. The court has accepted the joint petition of both parties….

NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has taken a significant decision regarding the use of saliva on the ball in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. After consulting with the majority of team captains, the BCCI has lifted the ban on the application of saliva to shine the ball.This…

Pakistan cricket team (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that it is set to earn a profit of approximately USD 10 million by hosting the Champions Trophy, where the Indian team emerged as the champion. According to PCB spokesperson Aamir Mir and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Javed Murtaza, all expenses…

Mohammed Siraj (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Mohammed Siraj has expressed his delight over the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) decision to lift the saliva ban ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. He believes that this move will aid bowlers in finding reverse swing, even in conditions that are not conducive…

NEW DELHI: The banter, fiery exchanges, on-field altercations, nail-biting finishes, run fests, towering sixes, elegant cover drives, and much more await as the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League gears up for action. IPL 2025 is set to kick off with a thrilling clash between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru…

Kirsty Coventry (Image credit: IOC Media) NEW DELHI: Kirsty Coventry made history on Thursday by becoming the first woman and the first African to be elected president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), calling it an “extraordinary moment.”At 41, the two-time Olympic swimming champion is also the youngest person ever elected to lead the most…

Ajinkya Rahane and Rishabh Pant NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders‘ home match against Lucknow Super Giants on April 6 is set to be relocated to Guwahati after the police expressed their inability to provide security for the IPL fixture due to ‘Ram Navami’ celebrations in the city on the same day, Cricket Association of Bengal…

NEW DELHI: Over the years, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has introduced several innovative rules, such as strategic timeouts and the Impact Player rule, to enhance the excitement of the tournament. With IPL 2025 set to begin, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has introduced a few more changes while retaining some…