adminIPL teams eye final picks as auction enters day 2 with ₹174 crore purse remaining
The Indian Premier League (IPL) auction moves into its second day in Jeddah with teams holding a combined remaining purse of ₹174 crore to fill their remaining player slots. Punjab…
IPL 2025 auction day 2: Key names to go under the hammer
Day 2 of the auction is set to begin with Set 13, featuring prominent players including former South African captain Faf du Plessis and Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar. Both players…
IPL Auction 2025: List of Key Players sold to each team on Day 1
The IPL player auction held in Dubai saw record-breaking bids as franchises fiercely competed for the best talent. Rishabh Pant emerged as the most expensive player, bought by Lucknow Super…
Rishabh Pant becomes most expensive IPL buy at ₹27 crore, Iyer fetches ₹26.75 crore deal
Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in the history of IPL as Lucknow Super Giants splurged a humongous Rs 27 crore to buy the flamboyant India keeper-batter in the…
Big stars, proximity to IPL auction give Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy massive context
Presence of a few frontline stars like Hardik Pandya, Mohammed Shami and its co-existence with the IPL mega auction has given the latest edition of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy,…
Expect a tough struggle every day in the 14-game match: Viswanathan Anand on Gukesh-Ding match up
I am excited about the upcoming World Chess Championship match in Singapore between Ding Liren and D. Gukesh. It has a lot of very interesting plots to it. It is the first all-Asian…
IPL 2025 from March 14 to May 25, BCCI shares schedule for next three seasons with franchises
Next year’s Indian Premier League will be held from March 14 to May 25, the BCCI has told the IPL franchises while also setting aside similar widows for the event’s…
Sporting ecosystem to hit $130 billion by 2030, says report by Google and Deloitte
India’s sports ecosystem is expected to reach $130 billion by 2030, growing at 14 per cent CAGR, nearly double the pace of India’s GDP, according to a report released by…
PVR INOX, Star Sports team up to bring Premier League action to Indian theatres
PVR INOX Ltd on Monday said it has teamed up with Star Sports to showcase live Premier League matches in theatres across major cities in India. Football fans will be…
New Zealand opt to bat against India in third and final Test
New Zealand skipper Tom Latham won the toss and elected to bat against India in the third and final Test here on Friday. Pacer Mohammed Siraj returned the side in…
IPL Retention: Pant parts way with Delhi Capitals, Klaasen pips Kohli as top retention
Flamboyant keeper-batter Rishabh Pant’s nine-year association with Delhi Capitals officially ended on Thursday, while South African Heinrich Klaasen with ₹23 crore valuation pipped none other than peerless Virat Kohli (₹21…
MPL parent M-League’s revenue rises 22% to $130 million in FY24
Mobile Premier League (MPL) parent company M-League’s revenue climbed 22 per cent to $130 million in FY24. The company has also achieved break even with an Adjusted EBITDA of $0.2…
International cricket returns to Kashmir, brings joy and economic boost
Mohammad Basit ( 25 ) returned home at around 1 am on Thursday after watching a live cricket match involving former international cricketers in Srinagar’s Bakshi Stadium. For Basit, it…
Bubaneswar, Chennai, Bengaluru among cities that have emerged pivotal players in India’s sports development : Report
As India is gearing up for its ambitious bid to host the 2036 Olympics, a report by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Grant Thornton Bharat (GTB) stated that cities…
Sachin Tendulkar joins America’s National Cricket League ownership group
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has joined America’s National Cricket League (NCL) ownership group, a move that is expected to give a big boost to the sport in the United States…
India wins five more gold medals in ISSF Junior World Championship in Peru
Divanshi and Mukesh Nelavalli clinched gold medals in their respective women’s and men’s 25m pistol as India added another five gold medals on day four of the ISSF Junior World…
Disney Star ropes in 14 sponsors for ICC T20 Women’s World Cup
Disney Star, on Thursday, said it has roped in 14 sponsors for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 across linear TV and Digital platforms. The sponsors include Dream11, Natural…
India to host first-ever Kho Kho World Cup in 2025
The Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI), in association with the International Kho Kho Federation, announced on Wednesday that the first Kho Kho World Cup in 2025, will take place…
Despite winning medals in the open and deaf categories at global meets, this young shooter awaits recognition
On September 9, yet another young achiever arrived at Hyderabad airport, but far from the enthusiastic reception that our chess players, athletes and cricketers have received, hardly anything was reported…
Indian shooters bag two team gold medals at Junior World Championship in Peru
Indian shooters began their ISSF Junior World Championship (Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun) campaign in Peru on a good note, winning team gold in men’s and women’s 10m air pistol events, though a potential…
Cognizant helps in boosting podium finish chances for Aston Martin Aramco F1
Hundreds of sensors are generating loads of real time data while driving the Formula One car. Cognizant Technology Solutions helps Aston Martin Aramco Formula One (AMF1) analyse the data and…
Cognizant and Aston Martin F1 Team celebrate partnership with Chennai visit by two-time champion Fernando Alonso
Cognizant and Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team celebrated the success of their three-year partnership on Monday at a special event held at Cognizant’s MEPZ campus in Chennai. Aston Martin…
India scripts history with maiden gold at 45th Chess Olympiad
India on Sunday scripted history as it won it’s maiden gold medal in the 45th Chess Olympiad after D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi won their respective matches against Slovenia in…
Ashwin breaks Anil Kumble’s record for most fourth-innings wickets for India
Indian spin legend R Ashwin overtook legendary Anil Kumble to have most wickets for India in the fourth innings of a Test match on Saturday. Ashwin reached this feat during…
ndia’s Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) on Tuesday appointed Manu Bhaker, the double Olympic medal winner, as a brand ambassador.
India’s Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) on Tuesday appointed Manu Bhaker, the double Olympic medal winner, as a brand ambassador. Bhaker, the shooting ace who won Medals in…
Donald Trump survives another assassination attempt at Florida golf club
Donald Trump was the target Sunday of “what appears to be an attempted assassination” at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, the FBI said, just nine weeks after…
Amid a winning spree at 45th Chess Olympiad, Dommaraju Gukesh wins businessline’s Young Changemaker award
Chess prodigy Dommaraju Gukesh, who is also the youngest chess world championship challenger, was awarded the businessline’s Young Changemaker award at a time when Gukesh beat Iceland’s H Stefansson in…
Easy to play Pickleball is paddling its way through India
Krishna Karthik, a tech product manager in Chennai, was an avid tennis player at school, but chose a stable career over professional tennis when he was 18. Today, at 35, a…
Thanks to plenty of firsts and proven performers, India emerges as Paralympic power in Paris
Differently-abled but exceptionally resolute, India’s para-athletes would look back at their Paralympics campaign with pride as most of the established names lived up to expectations and many talented greenhorns made…
India to bid for 2030 Youth Olympics: Sports Minister Mandaviya
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday said India is set to bid for the 2030 Youth Olympics, a precursor to the country’s ambition to host the 2036 Olympics. The 2030…
Decathlon India partners with Zepto to expand access to sporting goods
Sports retailer Decathlon India has inked a strategic partnership with quick-commerce platform Zepto to widen access to sporting goods across the country. From this month, users in 16 cities including…
Chennai Super kings FY24: Surges fourfold to ₹229 cr
Chennai Super Kings Cricket Ltd (CSKCL), the company that owns the IPL franchise team Chennai Super Kings (CSK), has reported more than fourfold increase in its net profit for the…
MCA announces architectural design competition to expand Gahunje Cricket Stadium
The Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) has announced an architectural design competition to expand the Gahunje Cricket Stadium with the addition of a world-class international clubhouse. The competition, organized in partnership…
IPL valuation dips 10.6% to ₹82,700 crore due to demand-side constraints: D&P Advisory report
The Indian Premier League ecosystem’s value was pegged at ₹82,700 crore in 2024, down 10.6 per cent from ₹92,500 crore in 2023, due to reassessment triggered by demand-side constraints as…
Paris Paralympics: With five medals in a day, India surpasses Tokyo edition’s record of 19 medals
India para-athletes have scripted history in Paris by surpassing their highest medal tally of 19 in the Tokyo edition of the Paralympics three years ago. The Indian contingent has added…
Paris Paralympics: With 3 gold medals, India stands 15th in the medal tally
Indian para-shuttler Nithya Sre Sivan clinched a bronze medal in the women’s SH6 category at the ongoing Paris Paralympics 2024. She defeated Indonesia’s Rina Marlina 21-14 and 21-6 on Monday…
Kimi Antonelli named as Lewis Hamilton’s replacement at Formula 1’s Mercedes
Teenager Kimi Antonelli has been named as Lewis Hamilton’s replacement next year at Mercedes, a day after his Formula One debut ended in the 18-year-old Italian driver hitting the wall.…
Samit Dravid in India U19 squad to face Australia in multi-format series
Samit Dravid, son of former India captain and head coach Rahul Dravid, was on Saturday drafted into the India under-19 squad for the upcoming multi-format series against Australia. The three-match…
Shooter Rubina Francis lights up India’s day with bronze, shuttlers assure of a medal at Paralympics
Clubfooted shooter Rubina Francis extended India’s medal-winning run with a bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol SH1 event on a day when the shuttlers also assured the country of…
Chennai Night Race weekend gets off to a chaotic start on delay in FIA clearance
It was not exactly Va Va Vroom. Rather it was a bumpy start to the Indian Racing League’s much hyped F4 Chennai street circuit night race. It hit the first…
Paralympics: Avani retains gold; Mona clinches bronze in historic 10m air rifle double for India
The incredible Avani Lekhara became the first Indian to claim successive Paralympic gold medals with a record-shattering top finish in the women’s 10m air rifle (SH1) shooting competition and had…
West Indies sweep T20I series 3-0 with 8-wicket win over South Africa
West Indies completed a 3-0 T20I series whitewash of the T20 World Cup 2024 finalists South Africa with an eight-wicket win via the DLS method in the third and final…
Jay Shah to become youngest ICC Chairman, outlines vision for global cricket
BCCI secretary Jay Shah was elected unopposed as the next ICC chairman here on Tuesday, making him the youngest to reach the pinnacle of global cricket administration. The 35-year-old Shah,…
World’s first parastronaut hails Paralympics’ ‘powerful platform’
British Paralympian John McFall will be taking a stand for sports and space this week after becoming the first person with a physical disability to be cleared for future missions…
Shikhar Dhawan announces retirement, says ‘I am at peace’
Veteran India opener Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from all forms of cricket two years after he last donned the national jersey, saying that he leaves the scene a content…
Work on a fast pace at India’s first-ever night race circuit in Chennai
With less than a week left for Chennai to host South Asia’s first-ever night motor race, workers are toiling day and night to ensure that the 3.5-km circuit for the…
ICC to get new female director as Indra Nooyi’s six-year term ends
The International Cricket Council is on the lookout for a new female independent director after PepsiCo head Indra Nooyi’s six-year tenure came to an end last month. The world body…
Flutter Entertainment unveils new global capability centre in India
Flutter Entertainment, an online sports betting and iGaming company, has opened a new Global Capability Centre in Hyderabad, India. The company invested $3.5 million to set up the centre. The…
Actor Naga Chaitanya to lead Hyderabad Blackbirds in Indian Racing Festival as team owner
Movie star Akkineni Naga Chaitanya will add to the burgeoning appeal of the Indian Racing Festival (IRF) by leading Hyderabad Blackbirds into the latest season of the Indian Racing League…
Telangana to set up Sports University
To groom students for global sporting competitions such as Olympics, the Telangana Government has decided to set up a Sports University. The Young India Sports University will come up at…
Vinesh Phogat returns to grand welcome after Paris heartbreak
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat arrived in New Delhi on Saturday morning after she was disqualified in the Paris Olympics for being overweight after reaching the 50kg final. Phogat had to stay…
After chess, cricket, Chennai now revving up for a car carnival
Chennai could well earn the sobriquet of the sportiest host in the country. After the Chess Olympiad, the IPL 2024 cricket final, the city is gearing up for a motorsports…
Vinesh Phogat’s appeal against Olympic disqualification rejected by CAS: IOA
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s appeal against her disqualification from Olympic Games final has been rejected by the ad-hoc division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), the IOA said…
CAS verdict on Vinesh deferred again; to be delivered on August 16
The ad-hoc division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport has once again deferred its decision on Vinesh Phogat’s appeal against her disqualification from the Olympic finals, this time till…
Indian hockey team members return home amid much fanfare
The Olympic bronze medal-winning Indian men’s hockey team including captain Harmanpreet Singh arrived from Paris here on Saturday morning. The Indian team extended its record medal haul to 13 with…
Boxer Imane Khelif wins gold to cap an Olympics marked by scrutiny over her sex
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has won a gold medal Friday at the Paris Olympics, emerging a champion from a tumultuous run at the Games where she endured intense scrutiny in…
CAS to give decision on Vinesh’s appeal this evening
The ad-hoc division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will give its decision on the appeal filed by Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat against her disqualification from the Olympic…
Boxer Lin Yu Ting wins Olympic Gold amid gender controversies
Lin Yu Ting made Olympic history by winning gold in the women’s featherweight division. The Taiwanese boxer, who faced gender-related controversies, triumphed over Poland’s Julia Szeremeta, securing her first Olympic…
CAS decision on Vinesh Phogat’s appeal against disqualification from Olympic finals deferred till August 11: IOA
The CAS decision on Vinesh Phogat’s appeal against disqualification from Olympic finals deferred till August 11, said an IOA source. The 29-year-old was disqualified for being 100gm overweight at the…
US Judge refuses to block debt payment in Byju’s insolvency case
A US judge refused to block a debt payment designed to free Byju’s from an insolvency case in India, telling American lenders to take their complaints about the transaction to…
As Haryana polls loom, politicians wrestle over Vinesh issue
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday from the women’s 50 kg freestyle category, led to a verbal bout between the NDA leaders and the Opposition, with…
Vinesh disqualified for being overweight before final
In a shocking turn of events, Vinesh Phogat was on Wednesday disqualified from the Olympics after being found overweight ahead of her women’s 50kg final here. Vinesh had scripted history…
Paris Olympics 2024: Germany beat India 3-2 in Olympic semis
India lost 2-3 to Germany in the Hockey semi-finals at the Paris Olympics. India missed a golden chance to enter the hockey final of the Olympics for the first time…
Neeraj Chopra does it in style, qualifies for Olympic finals with monster first throw of 89.34m
Defending champion Neeraj Chopra turned on the style as he stormed into the men’s javelin throw final of the Olympic Games with a season’s best effort of 89.34 m in…
Lakshya Sen reaches Olympic semifinals, eyes historic medal
Lakshya Sen inched closer to a maiden Olympic medal after becoming the first Indian male shuttler to advance to the semifinals with a thrilling three-game win over Chinese Taipei’s Chou…
Telangana Govt: In talks with BCCI for international cricket stadium
Hyderabad is going to have a second cricket stadium. The Telangana Government has completed preliminary talks with the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) in this regard. “We…
Swapnil Kusale’s historic Olympic triumph is a story of grit and determination
In a moment that will be etched in the annals of Indian sports history, Swapnil Kusale clinched India’s third medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, finishing third in the men’s…
Shooting star Manu Bhaker is new target of brands
After bagging a historic two medals at the ongoing Paris Olympics, Indian shooter Manu Bhaker has become a hot target of brands. Bhaker is not only the first woman shooter from…
Manu Bhaker, Sarabjot Singh win bronze at Paris 2024 Olympics
Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh won bronze in the 10m air pistol mixed team event, defeating South Korea 16-10 at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday. The Indian pair didn’t get off to the…
Rafael Nadal not sure he”ll play singles after winning in doubles with Alcaraz at Paris Olympics
Rafael Nadal is not sure whether he will compete in singles at the Paris Olympics, saying after he paired with Carlos Alcaraz to win their first-round doubles match that he…
Budget 2024: Khelo India gets lion’s share of Budget allocation for sports
Khelo India, which is the government’s flagship project to promote sports at the grassroots level, was once again the biggest beneficiary in the Union Budget for the Sports Ministry as…
India england test Anderson captures ‘Peak 700’ in lap of Dhauladhar, Tendulkar terms it “magnificent”
England veteran James Anderson added another glorious chapter to his remarkable tale of longevity when he became the first pacer and the third bowler overall to take 700 Test wickets…
Jayasuriya named Sri Lanka’s interim coach ahead of limited-overs series against India
Former Sri Lanka captain Sanath Jayasuriya has been named the interim head coach of the island nation’s cricket team ahead of its white-ball home series against India beginning later this…
ITC Hotels celebrates cricket team’s return with beats of dhol, three-tier truffle cake
The victorious Indian cricket team was welcomed with beats of dhol and a three-tier truffle cake on their arrival at ITC Maurya hotel in Delhi on Thursday morning. The Indian…
Team India meets PM Modi: Celebrating T20 World Cup triumph amid fanfare
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said he had a memorable conversation with the members of T20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team, discussing their journey at the recently-concluded ICC event…
Breakfast for Champions: PM hosts T20 World Cup-winning Indian Cricket Team
The triumphant Indian cricket team, arrived in Delhi in the early hours of Thursday after their T20 World Cup victory in Barbados on June 29. They received a rousing welcome.…
Super Saturday: India-SA T20 WC final sees last-minute ad rush
It promises to be a Super Saturday for cricket fans and advertisers. With India entering the final of ICC T20 World Cup after a gap of ten years, there is…
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma retire from T20 Internationals after India’s World Cup win
Two of Indian cricket’s all-time greats, skipper Rohit Sharma and superstar Virat Kohli, announced their retirement from T20 Internationals after playing monumental roles in the team’s second world title conquest…
India’s T20 World Cup win sparks celebrations among CEOs and brands
With India emerging as the champions of the ICC T20 World Cup in a nail-biting final match, celebrations broke out across the nation. Among those who flooded social media platforms…
Rahul Dravid signs off as India coach with World Cup high
Rahul Dravid’s tenure as India head coach, which got a glorious closure with the T20 World Cup triumph here, will remain a case study on how to be stately and…
T20 World Cup final: India beat South Africa by seven runs to end 11-year global trophy drought
India’s agonising 11-year wait for a global title was brought to an end by Virat Kohli’s ingenuity and Rohit Sharma’s inspirational captaincy as the star-studded team outwitted eternal bridesmaids South…
Head coach Rahul Dravid hopeful India plays “good cricket” in T20 World Cup final
India head coach Rahul Dravid heaped praise on his team’s consistency in making three finals of ICC tournaments, and this time, he is hopeful that luck stays on their side…
TN to set up India’s first Olympic-size BMX Track in Chennai
Sports Development Authority Of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) will set up India’s first Olympic-size BMX Track in Chennai at Melakottaiyur at a cost of ₹12 crore, announced Minister of Sports and…
India enter T20 World Cup semifinals with 24-run win over Australia
India rode on skipper Rohit Sharma’s scintillating 41-ball 92 to beat Australia by 24 runs in their final Super Eights fixture and qualify for the semi finals of the T20…
The Olympics: Beyond fun and games, a billion-dollar business with political overtones
The Paris Olympics involve about 10,500 athletes from 200 countries or regions. But the Olympics are more than just fun and games. They are a giant business that generates billions…
Brands are gearing up for the Paris Olympic Games
Brands are gearing up for the Paris Olympics 2024, which is slated to kickstart from July 26. A slew of brands, including Reliance Foundation, JSW, Yes Bank, Ebco, Puma, and…
Cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan to invest ₹1,400 crore in beverages and confectionery unit
Former Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan is likely to invest a total of ₹1,400 crore in phases to establish a beverage (soft drinks) and confectionery unit in Badanakuppe, Chamarajanagara district,…
T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka defeats Netherlands by 83 runs
Sri Lanka signed off from the T20 World Cup with an 83-run victory over the Netherlands in their inconsequential last group stage match of the T20 World Cup here. Kusal…
Australia defeats Scotland by five wickets in T20 World Cup
Australia defeated Scotland by five wickets after Travis Head (68) and Marcus Stoinis (59) hit vital fifties in their Group B match of the T20 World Cup here. Chasing 181,…
Messi Retirement plans: Inter Miami will be ‘my last club’
Lionel Messi says Inter Miami will be “my last club.” The 36-year-old World Cup champion isn’t thinking about joining an Argentine club to write the last chapter of his playing…
IPL 2024 business value worth of $16.4 billion, CSK most valuable franchise
The value of IPL as a business grew by 6.5 per cent to $16.4 billion (₹1,35,000 crore in 2024, as per a report released by investment bank Houlihan Lokey, Inc.…
Easiest way to reach out to young audience: Amul on T20 World Cup sponsorship
Sponsoring a cricket team is the easiest way to reach out to a young audience, feels global diary brand Amul which is sponsoring three teams during the ongoing ICC Men’s…
Afghanistan’s Rashid hails team effort after special New Zealand win
Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan praised the team’s collective display after they claimed an emphatic 84-run victory over New Zealand in the Twenty20 World Cup on Friday. Openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz (80)…
T20 World Cup 2024, Ind vs Pak: India beat arch-rivals Pakistan by six runs
Indian bowlers, led by an outstanding Jasprit Bumrah, were collectively brilliant, firing their team to a thrilling six-run win over Pakistan in a low-scoring T20 World Cup match here on…
Puja Tomar becomes first Indian to win in UFC
India’s Puja Tomar scripted history as she became the first mixed martial arts fighter from the country to win a bout at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in UFC Louisville…
Afghanistan vs New Zealand: Afghanistan defeats New Zealand in T20 World Cup; Rashid Khan says team focussed on its own skills rather than opponent
Afghanistan’s Captain Rashid Khan always wanted his teammates to have faith in their own abilities instead of fretting over their opposition’s strengths and he was ecstatic that it’s exactly what…
Clash of rivals: Ad interest high for India-Pak T20 World Cup tie
Advertisers and restaurants and pubs have padded up for the India-Pakistan clash at the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which will be held in New York on Sunday. The…
Newcomers USA record historic win over Pakistan in T20 World Cup
Newcomers USA on Thursday shocked former champions Pakistan via the Super Over to record their biggest win in a T20 World Cup match that reflected the shambolic state of affairs…
T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma tried to persuade Rahul Dravid to stay on as India cricket team coach
Rohit Sharma, the Indian cricket team’s captain, said he tried to persuade Rahul Dravid to stay on as coach after the Twenty20 World Cup. Dravid’s contract expires at the end…
Gautam Gambhir: India’s next head coach?
Former India batter Gautam Gambhir has said he would “love to coach” the national team amid speculation that he is front-runner for the high-profile job. Gambhir recently guided Kolkata Knight…
T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma says Indian cricket team has not really nailed down its batting unit
The Indian cricket team is yet to “nail” its batting line-up for the T20 World Cup and much shouldn’t be read into the think tank’s decision to send Rishabh Pant…
Dominant performances: T20 World Cup’s most prolific players and record holders
With the T20 World Cup entering its ninth edition, PTI gives a rundown on the top wicket-takers, batsmen with the most sixes and wicketkeepers with the most dismissals. Batters with…
Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa defeats Magnus Carlsen for first classical win; sister Vaishali leads women’s competition
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa claimed his maiden classical game victory over world number one Magnus Carlsen to take the sole lead in the Norway Chess tournament here. The 18-year-old Indian,…
Editorial. Brand IPL keeps shining
In terms of the cricket, the seventeenth edition of the India Premier League (IPL) may have ended in a whimper with the Kolkata Knight Riders beating Sun Risers Hyderabad with…
KKR crush SRH by 8 wickets to clinch third IPL title
Kolkata Knight Riders lifted their third trophy in the Indian Premier League with a crushing eight-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in a completely one-sided final here on Sunday. Having lost…
Fifth Indian Open of Surfing: Catch the waves in Mangaluru from May 31
The 5th Indian Open of Surfing — a national surfing competition sanctioned by the sport’s governing body in the country, the Surfing Federation of India (SFI) — will be held…
Shimron Hetmyer of Rajasthan Royals fined for breaching IPL Code of Conduct after losing to Sunrisers Hyderabad
Shimron Hetmyer of Rajasthan Royals has been fined 10 per cent of his match fee for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during Qualifier 2 against Sunrisers Hyderabad here. SRH…
Insurance Query: Coverage for Adventure Sports
I am planning an adventure trip involving activities such as hiking and scuba diving. What kind of travel insurance should I seek to ensure coverage for adventure sports and potential…
RR end RCB’s campaign with four-wicket win in IPL Eliminator
Rajasthan Royals ended Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s eventful campaign in the Indian Premier League with a four-wicket win in the Eliminator here on Wednesday. Sent into bat, Royal Challengers Bengaluru scored…
Deepthi Jeevanji: The golden girl who battled impossible odds from Kalleda to Kobe
“Chala santosham. Inka en kawali (very happy. What else do we need!)” is how Dhanalaxmi describes her daughter Deepthi Jeevanji’s golden run at the World Para Athletics meet in Kobe, Japan,…
BCCI lays foundation stone for indoor cricket academies in six North-Eastern states
The Indian Cricket Board, BCCI, on Monday laid the foundation stone for indoor cricket training academies in six North-Eastern States, with the sole emphasis on helping budding cricketers from the…
Slow over-rate Penalty: Hardik suspended for one match, fined ₹30 lakh
Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya has been fined ₹30 lakh and suspended from his team’s opening match of the next edition of IPL for slow over-rate offence for the third…
Sunil Chhetri announces retirement from international football after June 6 match
The iconic Sunil Chhetri on Thursday announced his decision to retire from international football after the FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Kuwait on June 6, bringing the curtains down…
Nearly 52 crore viewers tuned in for first 59 matches of IPL on TV
Disney Star, the official television broadcaster for IPL, has recorded a total reach of 52 crore for the first 59 matches. As per BARC estimates, the total reach of the…
RCB’s Hustle platform launch to strengthen the brand’s lifestyle play
IPL franchises have been looking at initiatives and experiences to strengthen fan engagement beyond the IPL season. As part of its strategy to position itself as a lifestyle brand, Royal…
PVR Inox to screen T20 Cricket World Cup as movies disappoint
India’s largest cinema operator is in discussions to screen key matches during the International Cricket Council Men’s T20 World Cup, in a bid to lure patrons as movies continue to…
Natekar Sports and Gaming set to launch World Pickleball League
Natekar Sports and Gaming (NSG), a company owned and promoted by former Indian tennis star Gaurav Natekar, is launching World Pickleball League. Sony Entertainment Talent Ventures India (SETVI) has come…
Disney+ Hotstar to continue free mobile viewing strategy for T20 World Cup 2024
Continuing with its strategy, Disney+ Hotstar announced that the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be available to stream ‘Free on Mobile’ for those using the Disney+ Hotstar…
There’s terror threat to T20 World Cup, reveals Trinidad PM
The T20 World Cup in the Americas has received a terror threat, Trinidad’s Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has revealed even as the ICC asserted that a “comprehensive and robust…
Real Madrid wins its record-extending 36th Spanish league title after Barcelona loses at Girona
Real Madrid put its Spanish rivals out of their misery by clinching the league title on Saturday with four games remaining, just in time to turn its full focus to…
ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Amul to sponsor USA’s cricket team
Amul will be the lead arm sponsor for USA’s cricket team that will participate in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 which commences on June 1. The opening match of…
Archery WC: India upset Olympic champions Korea to bag gold
India secured one of their biggest wins in archery as men’s recurve team of Dhiraj Bommadevara, Tarundeep Rai and Pravin Jadhav stunned reigning Olympic champions South Korea to win the…
Gaming, food products top categories advertised in IPL: TAM Sports
Ad volume on television for the first 39 matches in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) was up 12 per cent per channel compared to a similar number of matches in the previous edition, according…
Gukesh wins Candidates, becomes youngest ever challenger for world title
India’s 17-year-old Grandmaster D Gukesh scripted history by winning the Candidates Chess Tournament here to become the youngest ever challenger to the world title, bettering a record created by the…
Achieving something big for my country is very special, says Gukesh after his historic feat at FIDE Candidates
After being crowned as the FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament 2024 champion, India’s 17-year-old Grandmaster D Gukesh said achieving something big for “my country is very special.” Gukesh also admitted that…
Gukesh, the calm player with steady moves
Viswanathan Anand D Gukesh is the deserving winner of the Candidates tournament. The story of the last two rounds was only about him. He has become the youngest challenger in…
Chennai’s chess nursery: The learning ground for Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa
Even a casual stroll around the city will help visitors collect crumbs of Chennai’s flourishing romance with chess – Napier Bridge decked up as a chess board, murals on the…
IPL 2024: Disney Star got 44.8 crore viewers for first 26 matches
Disney Star, the official broadcaster of IPL 2024, on Thursday said it continues to see a rise in TV viewership for the marquee tournament. According to BARC data, Disney Star has…
Live TV broadcast of first 18 matches of IPL drew over 40 crore viewers: Disney Star
Disney Star, official broadcaster for the Indian Premier League, saw more than 40 crore viewers tuning for the live TV broadcast for the first 18 matches of the ongoing edition…
In Maharashtra wrestlers throw their hat in the political ring
PuneIn rural Maharashtra, the glitz of film stars and the charm of celebrities take a backseat during election season. Instead, it’s the mighty wrestlers who captivate the masses. These wrestlers…
35 crore viewers tune in to watch first 10 matches of IPL, higher than all previous editions: Disney Star
Disney Star, the official broadcaster of Indian Premier League, on Thursday said a record 35 crore viewers tuned in to watch the live broadcast of the first 10 IPL matches, according to BARC data. The broadcaster…
AIFF member Deepak Sharma arrested for assaulting two women players in Goa
All India Football Federation executive committee member Deepak Sharma was arrested by Goa police on Saturday for allegedly physically assaulting two women players, an official said. Two footballers of Himachal…
IPL 2024 opening day draws record TV viewership of 16.8 crore, highest watch time ever
The opening day of the IPL season was watched by 16.8 crore unique viewers on TV said Disney Star, the official broadcaster, quoting BARC data. It added that Day 1…
Gujarat Titans adds 13 new brand partners this IPL season
Gujarat Titans on Tuesday, said that it has added 13 new brand partners for the ongoing IPL season taking the overall count to 30 partners. It added that 17 brand…
IPL 2024: Chennai to host final on May 26, Ahmedabad gets play-offs
Chennai was on Monday named venue of this year’s IPL final on May 26 and was also awarded hosting rights of the second qualifier on May 24 as the BCCI…
Border-Gavaskar Trophy extended to five Tests, highlighting Test cricket’s significance
The latest edition of the marquee Border-Gavaskar Trophy was on Monday extended by a match with India and Australia set to play five Tests later this year for the first…
IPL 2024: JioCinema Ropes in 18 Sponsors & 250 Advertisers
For the upcoming 2024 season of the Indian Premier League, JioCinema has roped in 18 sponsors and 250 advertisers. JioCinema is the digital streaming partner for the upcoming season. Fantasy…
IPL 17: Disney and Viacom18 merge to lure advertisers
Even as Disney and Viacom18 are set to merge, both companies pull all stops to lure advertisers for the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League, recruiting sponsors till the…
Ice Cream brand Arun partners with Sunrisers Hyderabad
Arun Icecreams, a leading ice cream brand in South India, has announced a partnership with Sunrisers Hyderabad as the official ice cream partner for the T20 Cup 2024 season. Through…
IPL franchises hoping to hit boundaries with sponsors this season
As the 17 the edition of Indian Premier League kickstarts, brands have also padded up as team sponsors. Some of the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises are expected to garner…
IPL 2024: Chennai Super Kings beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets in season opener
Chennai Super Kings beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets in the IPL opener here on Friday. RCB recovered to 173 for six against CSK after opting to bat. Skipper…
Ahmedabad metro to issue special paper tickets costing ₹50 for IPL matches
Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) will introduce a special paper ticket — costing ₹50 per person — that can be used by cricket enthusiasts for travel from the Narendra Modi…
Dhoni Steps Down as CSK Captain
Shock waves rippled through social media as just a day before the opening match of the Indian Premier League 2024 edition between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the…
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67.8 cr Indians hooked to sports watching
India’s sports audience base is pegged at about 67.8 crore, according to a research report by media consulting firm Ormax Media. The research surveyed 12,000 respondents across urban and rural…
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India’s sports industry revenues grew 11 per cent to cross ₹15,000 crore-mark in 2023
India’s sports industry clocked a growth of 11 per cent recording a total revenue of ₹15,766 crore in 2023 over 2022, as per a report released by GroupM ESP. The…
Star India drags Zee to arbitration for cancelling ICC cricket deal
Even as it is caught in a legal battle with Sony, Zee Entertainment is facing another challenge from Star India which has initiated arbitration proceedings against it for alleged non-compliance…
Decathlon expects India to become among its top five markets, to ramp up sourcing
Decathlon is betting big on India’s growth story at a time when Indian consumers are increasingly embracing sports and healthier lifestyles. The leading sports goods retailer expects India to be…
India make it 4-1 with crushing win in Dharamsala, provide rude reality check to Bazball
Ravichandran Ashwin took a famous five-wicket haul in his 100th Test as India thrived on the impatience of England batters for an emphatic innings and 64-run victory in the final…
For the first time, Army to raise two girls sports units for making them world champions
The Indian Army will be raising two Army Girls Sports Companies (AGSCs) in a phased manner within two of its centre of excellence nodes at Mhou and Pune to identify…
Rajasthan Royals ropes in NEOM as principal partner in multi-year deal
Prince Saud bin Mishal Al Saud, Chairman of the Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation said: “We are thrilled to see the formalisation of NEOM’s cricket partnership with Rajasthan Royals, which holds…
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik releases Sportstar’s coffee table book on Hockey World Cup
Bhubaneswar, March 1 Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik released a coffee table book titled ‘FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023’ brought out by Sportstar, the sports magazine of The Hindu…
Yashasvi Jaiswal becomes 5th Indian to score 600 or more runs in a Test series
Opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal on Saturday became only the fifth Indian to score 600 or more runs in a Test series, during the second day’s play of the fourth match…
Disney Star dials up focus on ROI for brands ahead of IPL
Ahead of the Indian Premier League, Disney Star, the official TV broadcaster, is dialling up focus on return on investments (ROI) in terms of ad spends for brands. In line…
Etihad’s India business set to fly on the backs of CSK players
Abu Dhabi-headquartered Etihad Airways has come in as the “principal sponsor” for the Chennai Super Kings. This means the airline, which today connects 10 Indian cities to Abu Dhabi, will…
Mohammed Shami wins ‘Sportsman of the year’ at Sportstar ACES Awards 2024
India cricketer Mohammed Shami claimed the ‘Sportsman of the Year (Team Sports)’ honour at the Sportstar ACES Awards 2024 held at the Taj Mahal Palace here on Thursday. Shami was…
ICF sportsperson wins Australian Grand Slam in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing category
Prithvi Sekhar, who works as an Accounts Clerk at Integral Coach Factory in Chennai, has won the singles title at the Australian Grand Slam Tennis Championship in the Deaf and…
Brand Bopanna: Oldest Grand Slam winner is also an entrepreneur, has own coffee line
Rohan Bopanna’s Grand Slam win at the Australian Open soon after becoming the World No 1 in the ATP World Doubles Rankings, has triggered a buzz about age being no…
Bopanna and Ebden overcome Italians to win Australian Open doubles title
India’s Rohan Bopanna and Australian Matthew Ebden dug deep to win the Australian Open men’s doubles title on Saturday with a 7-6(0) 7-5 victory over Italian duo Simone Bolelli and…
Cricket World Cup 2023: New Zealand keep England to 282/9 in World Cup opener
Defending champions England’s batters struggled on a sluggish pitch and made a below-par 282 for nine against New Zealand in the World Cup opener here on Thursday. Asked to bat…
Cricket World Cup 2023: Conway and Ravindra lead NZ to 9-wicket win over England
Powered by unbeaten hundreds from Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra, New Zealand outclassed defending champions England by nine wickets in the World Cup opener here on Thursday. England made 282…
Infosys advances AI footprint at Australian Open
Infosys is advancing its AI footprint at the 2024 Australian Open (AO) with generative AI technologies for fan engagement, player performance, and digital content creation. Also read: IT Services attractively…
Meta, Reliance Jio, Airtel jump on World Cup hype
Everyone from tech companies to telcos are jumping on the ICC Cricket World Cup bandwagon to increase engagement. On Friday, telecom operators Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel announced special plans…
NoScope Gaming, Beta Group ties up with Kerala Govt to promote esports
NoScope Gaming India along with Beta Group has partnered with Kerala Government to launch the Kerala Esports Apex (KEA), aimed at positioning the State as a global Esports leader. Esports…
Making ODIs attractive again – The Hindu BusinessLine
The poor attendance at the opening match of the 2023 cricket World Cup at Ahmedabad on Thursday has reignited the concerns over the future of ODI, 50-over format. A few…
India closing in on the magical 100 mark on the medals tally
India, which has already surpassed its best-ever medal haul at the Asian Games, is set to go past the magical figure of 100 on Saturday. The country’s previous best show…
India celebrates 100 medals milestone at Asian Games, PM Modi extends congratulations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday heaped praise on Indian medal winners in the Asian Games, congratulating badminton duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, and men’s and women’s kabaddi…
India will make efforts to host 2036 Olympics: PM Narendra Modi
The government of India’s goal is to make India a top sporting nation even as all out efforts are being made to organise the 2036 Olympics and 2029 Youth Olympics…
Tata Group secures IPL title sponsorship for 2024-28 at record-breaking $300 million
NEW DELHI Indian conglomerate Tata Group has bagged the title sponsorship of the Indian Premier League (IPL) for 2024-28 for a “record-breaking” $300 million, the league organisers said on Saturday.…
Dream11’s FY23 revenue crosses ₹6,000 cr; profit jumps to ₹188 cr
Fantasy sports platform Dream11 posted a profit of ₹188 crore for FY23 as compared to ₹142 crore in FY22, according to the filings sourced from Tofler. The company reported revenue…
Historic achievement: PM Modi hails Indian athletes for winning highest-ever 107 medals at Asian Games
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed as “historic achievement” Indian athletes winning the highest-ever total of 107 medals at the Asian Games, and said the unwavering determination and hard work of…
Cricket World Cup 2023: Australia opt to bat against India; Ishan Kishan replaces Gill
Australia captain Pat Cummins opted to bat first against India after winning the toss in their World Cup opener here on Sunday. Talented India opener Shubman Gill, who is down…
Cricket World Cup 2023: Afghanistan wins toss, bats first against India
Afghanistan won the toss Wednesday and opted to bat against an India line-up high on confidence after opening its Cricket World Cup campaign with a victory over five-time champions Australia.…
20 Army sportsperson felicitated for winning Asian Games medals
Indian Army sportspersons were felicitated by Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande on Wednesday for their unprecedented performance at the just concluded Asian Games in China, bagging 20 out…
Cricket World Cup 2023: India limit Afghanistan to 272-8
Afghanistan posted a decent 272 for 8 against India in their World Cup match here on Wednesday. Skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi (80) and Azmatullah Omarzai (62) struck fine fifties but Afghanistan…
The Great Indian Cricket Circus
Cricket through its expansive staging with even its shortest version, the T20s, spilling over three hours, lends itself to anecdotes, statistics and trivia. Authors Abhishek Mukherjee and Joy Bhattacharjya, like…
Cricket World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma’s brilliant century powers India to an emphatic win against Afghanistan
Rohit Sharma oozed class and elegance en route to a recording-breaking hundred, leading India to an emphatic eight-wicket win over Afghanistan in the ODI World Cup here on Wednesday. Hasmatullah…
For TV makers festival boom has begun early, thanks to the World Cup
TV makers have witnessed exponential rise in sales in the past few days, thanks to the ICC World Cup. For the much-anticipated India-Pakistan match on Saturday, TV makers are seeing…
India vs Pakistan, World Cup 2023: Rohit’s men start overwhelming favourites
Rohit Sharma’s poise, Virat Kohli’s intensity and Jasprit Bumrah’s cerebral artistry make India overwhelming favourites against arch-rivals Pakistan in the World Cup match here on Saturday that has a compelling…
India wins the toss, bowls first against Pakistan
India won the toss and will bowl first in its widely anticipated Cricket World Cup match against regional rival Pakistan before an expected 100,000-plus crowd at Narendra Modi Stadium on…
Intercontinental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners: India and Mongolia emerge as winners
Teams from India and Mongolia (seniors) emerged as the champions of the third Intercontinental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners. The event was organised by FIDE and the Cook County (Chicago,…
ICC Cricket World Cup: India bundle out Pakistan for 191
The fast bowling trio of Jaspirt Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Hardik Pandya took a couple of wickets each
India 8 Pakistan 0: Bowlers set it up, Rohit finishes off one-sided contest
India fired on all cylinders in what was supposed to be war minus the shooting, blowing away arch-rivals Pakistan by seven wickets in a World Cup face-off that ended in…
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JSW Sports negotiating ₹5 crore brand deals for Asian Games champions
JSW Sports is negotiating brand deals of up to ₹5 crore for Asian Games winners it manages. These deals range from product support, influencer campaigns, content partnerships to brand endorsements &…
Hasbro launches cricket edition of iconic board game Monopoly
Toy major Hasbro will launch Monopoly: Cricket Edition to cash in on the ongoing World Cup fervour. The latest edition of the board game is part of the brand’s broader…
Gaming firm Dream11 onboards 5.5 crore new users
Fantasy gaming unicorn Dream11 has onboarded 5.5 crore users to its platform last year. This new addition contributes to the total of 21 crore registered users on the platform. A…
Viacom18 ropes in 13 sponsors for India-Afghanistan T20 series
Viacom18 has roped in 13 sponsors for the India vs Afghanistan T20 series for both TV and digital. Tata Commercial Vehicles and HDFC Bank have come onboard as co-presenting sponsors.…
Why Indian football is still struggling?
Ivan Vukomanovic, Head coach of Kerala Blasters FC, was recently banned from a match and fined ₹50,000 for criticising the referees officiating the Indian Super League. This has led to…
Cricket World Cup 2023: Shakib-less Bangladesh opt to bat against India
Bangladesh stand-in-captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and opted to bat against India in a World Cup match here on Thursday. Star all-rounder and skipper Shakib was ruled out…
Formula E cancels Hyderabad E-Prix amid breach of host city agreement
Formula E has cancelled the 4th Round of the Season 10 race scheduled to be held on February 10, 2024, in Hyderabad. The cancellation comes following a decision by the Municipal Administration…
Brakes applied on Formula E event in Hyderabad
Motorsport fans are in for big disappointment as Formula E has cancelled the fourth Round of the Season 10 race scheduled to be held on February 10 in Hyderabad. The cancellation comes…
India defeat Bangladesh by seven wickets
India defeated Bangladesh by seven wickets to secure their fourth successive victory in the World Cup here on Thursday. Virat Kohli anchored India’s 257-run chase with an unbeaten 103 (97b;…
Cricket World Cup: India bowl out New Zealand for 273
Pacer Mohammed Shami grabbed 5/54 in his comeback to help India restrict New Zealand to a modest 273 in a World Cup match here on Sunday. Having been included in…
Over 364 million viewers tuned in for the live broadcast of the first 18 World Cup matches on TV
Nearly 364.2 million viewers tuned in to the live broadcast of the first 18 matches of ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 on TV. Quoting BARC data, Disney Star said…
ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: England win toss, elect to bowl against India
England won the toss and elected to bowl in their World Cup match against India here on Sunday. India retained the playing 11 for the match while England too did…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi wins record eighth Ballon d’Or for best player in the world
Argentina captain Lionel Messi won a record-extending eighth Ballon d’Or for the best player in the world on Monday, beating Norway’s UEFA player of the year and treble winner Erling…
Cricket World Cup 2023: Afghanistan climbs to fifth place with convincing win against Sri Lanka
A spirited Afghanistan upset another former champion on Monday when Hashmatullah Shahidi’s men defeated 1996 winners Sri Lanka by seven wickets to continue their memorable campaign at the 50-overs World…
ICC World Cup: India first team to qualify for World Cup semifinals after crushing Sri Lanka by 302 runs
India became the first team to qualify for the World Cup semifinals after beating Sri Lanka by a massive 302 runs here on Thursday. Mohammed Shami (5/18) and Mohammed Siraj…
Cricket World Cup 2023: Birthday boy Kohli’s historic century sets a difficult 327 run chase for South Africa
Virat Kohli gave his fans a perfect birthday treat when he finally struck his highly-anticipated 49th ODI century in an unbeaten innings of supreme patience and perseverance to power India…
Cricket World Cup 2023: Kohli’s ton, Jadeja’s five wickets help India thrash South Africa by 243 runs
Birthday boy Virat Kohli hit a record-equalling 49th ODI century while Ravindra Jadeja took a five-wicket haul as India crushed South Africa by 243 runs to record their eighth World…
David Warner retires from one-dayers as well as tests
Australia opener David Warner said on Monday he had decided to call time on his one-day international and test careers to spend more time with his family. The 37-year-old, a…