Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced plans to construct a stadium at Daruthenga village on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar, despite the area not falling under the civic body’s administrative jurisdiction. Daruthenga, once used by the BMC as a municipal solid waste dumping ground for over a decade, is now set to witness major…
The Times of India Sports Awards returns for its eighth edition – honouring India’s finest athletes across 45+ sports categories on March 21, 2026, in Lucknow Bhubaneswar: The Times of India Sports Awards returns for its eighth edition – TOISA 2025 – set to take place on March 21, 2026, at The Centrum Hotel, Lucknow….
Bhubaneswar: The India national cricket team scripted history by winning their third ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title, defeating the New Zealand national cricket team in a dominant final that also marked India’s first back-to-back triumph and their first T20 World Cup victory on home soil. Led by captain Suryakumar Yadav, India posted a formidable…
Bhubaneswar: Defending champions India national cricket team enter their crucial encounter against England cricket team riding strong momentum after an impressive Super Eights campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. India’s confidence has been boosted by a standout performance from Sanju Samson, whose unbeaten 97 against the West Indies cricket team powered the side…
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…