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…
Bhubaneswar: New Zealand created history in Indore on Sunday by defeating India by 41 runs in the third and series-deciding One Day International, securing their first-ever ODI series victory on Indian soil. Batting first, New Zealand posted a formidable 337 for 8, riding on a magnificent century by Daryl Mitchell, who struck 137, and a…
Bhubaneswar: The Karnataka Home Department on Saturday granted permission to the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) to resume hosting international and Indian Premier League (IPL) matches at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium, marking a significant step toward the venue’s return to high-profile cricket. In a statement, the KSCA said the approval is subject to strict compliance…
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the series-deciding third One-Day International against New Zealand in Indore, India stalwarts Virat Kohli and Kuldeep Yadav on Saturday visited the Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain to attend the revered Bhasma Aarti. The visit came on the eve of a high-stakes encounter, with the three-match ODI series currently level at 1–1. India…
Bhubaneswar: Bulawayo, Zimbabwe: Defending five-time champions India made a confident start to their ICC Men’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026 campaign, registering a comprehensive victory over the USA in their Group B opener at Bulawayo on Thursday. India captain Ayush Mhatre won the toss and opted to bowl first, a decision that paid immediate dividends…