Bhubaneswar: India stamped their authority on world youth cricket once again, clinching a record-extending sixth ICC Under-19 World Cup title with a thumping 100-run victory over England U19 in the final at the Harare Sports Club on February 6, 2026. In a final that quickly turned one-sided, India produced a batting masterclass to post a…
Bhubaneswar: In a symbolic gesture of cultural pride and national support, Varanasi will gift traditional Banarasi sarees to the families of Indian cricketers ahead of the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup. The initiative will be facilitated through the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), highlighting India’s rich handloom heritage while extending moral support…
Bhubaneswar: The Madan Paliwal Miraj Sports Centre in Nathdwara, Rajasthan, has emerged as one of India’s most ambitious sports infrastructure projects, combining a 35,000-seat international-standard cricket stadium with an integrated luxury hospitality complex. Developed by the Miraj Group, the venue features 234 Radisson Blu hotel rooms, around 75 per cent of which offer direct views…
Bhubaneswar: Amid reports of Pakistan considering a boycott of its match against India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president and Congress MP Rajeev Shukla said the Indian board would respond only after consultations with the International Cricket Council (ICC). “ICC has issued a big…
Bhubaneswar: Sports received a significant boost in the Union Budget, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announcing a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening infrastructure, grassroots development, and domestic manufacturing in the sector. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Sitharaman said India has the potential to emerge as a global hub for high-quality and affordable sports goods….
Bhubaneswar: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has replaced Bangladesh with Scotland in the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to be hosted jointly by India and Sri Lanka, after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) declined to send its team to India citing security concerns. According to sources, the decision followed nearly three weeks of discussions…
Bhubaneswar: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has offered to host all of Bangladesh’s matches in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) raised security concerns about playing in India. According to a PCB source quoted by PTI, the Pakistan board conveyed through an email that Bangladesh’s concerns were justified and…
Bhubaneswar: Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami on Tuesday set a strong example of civic responsibility by appearing before the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) hearing and urging citizens to actively participate in the voter list verification process. After attending the hearing at Swarnamoyee Vidyalaya, Shami dismissed concerns surrounding the exercise and emphasized that voter list correction is…
Bhubaneswar: India made a flying start after New Zealand won the toss and chose to bowl first in the opening match of the series at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium on Wednesday. Powered by an explosive knock from Rohit Sharma and a composed innings from Suryakumar Yadav, India raced to 126 for 3 in just…
Bhubaneswar: India’s all-rounder Hardik Pandya set tongues wagging during Tuesday’s practice session in Nagpur when he launched a colossal six into the second tier of the stands at the VCA Stadium, drawing laughter and admiration from teammates and support staff alike. The moment unfolded amid light-hearted banter with head coach Gautam Gambhir and T20I captain…
