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30 Aug

Rahul Dravid Steps Down as Rajasthan Royals Head Coach Ahead of IPL 2026

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsIPL 2026, Rahul Dravid, Rajasthan Royals, Sanju Samson

Jaipur, August 30, 2025: Rajasthan Royals confirmed on Saturday that head coach Rahul Dravid will step down before the 2026 Indian Premier League season, after declining a “broader role” within the franchise.Dravid, who was appointed head coach ahead of the 2025 season, ends his latest stint with the Royals at a time when speculation also surrounds skipper Sanju Samson’s future with the team. Reports suggest Samson may be looking to part ways, potentially leaving the franchise in a difficult position ahead of the upcoming mini auction.In an official statement posted on X, the Royals praised Dravid’s long association with the…

29 Aug

Neeraj Chopra Claims Second Spot at Zurich Diamond League, Extends Top-Two Streak to 26 Events

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsathletics, Javelin throw, Julian Weber, Keshorn Walcott, Neeraj Chopra, Zurich Diamond League 2025

Zurich [Switzerland]: Olympic and World Champion Neeraj Chopra continued his remarkable consistency in international competitions by finishing second at the Diamond League final in Zurich on Thursday, registering a best throw of 85.01 metres.Germany’s Julian Weber stole the show with a commanding throw of 91.51 m on his second attempt, securing the top spot with two successive efforts beyond 91 metres. Trinidad and Tobago’s Keshorn Walcott, the 2012 London Olympic champion, took third place with a best of 84.95 m.Chopra, who had a shaky start with attempts in the low 80s followed by three consecutive fouls, risked breaking his four-year…

25 Aug

Lakshya Sen Exits BWF World Championships After Opening-Round Loss to Shi Yu Qi

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsBWF World Championships 2025, Lakshya Sen, Paris, PV Sindhu, Shi Yu Qi

Paris, August 25, 2025: India’s top shuttler Lakshya Sen bowed out of the BWF World Championships 2025 after suffering a straight-games defeat to world No. 1 Shi Yu Qi of China in his opening-round match on Monday.Playing at the Adidas Arena in Paris, the venue that hosted the badminton events during the 2024 Olympics, Sen, ranked world No. 21, fought hard but went down 21-17, 21-19 in 54 minutes.The 24-year-old, who won bronze at the 2021 edition in Huelva, matched Shi Yu Qi in intensity during the first game. A 52-shot rally highlighted his resilience, but the Chinese shuttler’s sharp…

24 Aug

Cheteshwar Pujara Retires from All Forms of Cricket

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National Times Bureau :- Cheteshwar Pujara, one of India’s most dependable Test batsmen, has retired from all formats of cricket. The 37-year-old announced his decision on Sunday through a social media post, thanking fans, teammates, and the cricket board for their support. Pujara played 103 Test matches for India, scoring 7,195 runs with 19 centuries and 35 half-centuries. His last appearance came in the 2023 World Test Championship Final against Australia. He also represented India in five One-Day Internationals, making 51 runs. In his message, Pujara said wearing the Indian jersey was a great honor and thanked his family for…

24 Aug

Haryana CM Launches Dabwali Youth Marathon Under ‘Haryana Uday’ Campaign

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, SportsDabwali Youth Marathon, Haryana, Haryana Uday Campaign, Nayab Singh Saini

Dabwali, Haryana (Balwinder Singh): Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday flagged off the Dabwali Youth Marathon, organised under the state-wide ‘Haryana Uday’ campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of drug addiction. Addressing participants, CM Saini said the marathon was symbolic of a larger movement. “This is not just a run, but the beginning of a healthier and stronger Haryana. Our objective is to lead the youth away from drugs and towards the discipline and positivity that sports bring,” he remarked. According to the Chief Minister, the ‘Haryana Uday’ program has already seen 2,483 activities conducted across Haryana, drawing…

22 Aug

Mumbai Replaces Bengaluru as Host City for Women’s ODI World Cup After Security Concerns

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsBengaluru stampede, DY Patil Stadium, ICC, Women’s ODI World Cup 2025

Navi Mumbai: In a major reshuffle ahead of the Women’s ODI World Cup, the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday confirmed that Mumbai will replace Bengaluru as one of the five host cities for the tournament, citing “unforeseen circumstances.”The development follows the M Chinnaswamy Stadium’s failure to secure mandatory administrative and security clearances, which rendered it ineligible to host matches. The tournament begins on September 30.The DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai will now stage up to five fixtures, including the opening game, a semifinal, and potentially the final on November 2.“While unforeseen circumstances required us to adjust the schedule…

21 Aug

India Sets Firm Policy on Sporting Ties with Pakistan, Eases Visa Rules for Global Officials

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsbilateral ban, India Pakistan sports policy, Indian athletes, multilateral tournaments

New Delhi, August 21 – India has drawn a clear line on sporting ties with Pakistan, linking its approach to the broader diplomatic policy with the neighboring country.Under the new framework, Indian teams will not travel to Pakistan for bilateral sporting events, nor will Pakistani teams be allowed to play in India in such matches. However, this restriction will not apply to multilateral and international tournaments. Indian players will continue to participate in global competitions even if Pakistan is involved, and Pakistan’s teams will also be permitted to play in multilateral events hosted in India.The government emphasized that the policy…

20 Aug

Anand-Kasparov Rivalry Rekindles in St Louis; Gukesh to Face Carlsen in October Chess Showdowns

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsClutch Chess, D Gukesh, Garry Kasparov, Magnus Carlsen, St Louis Chess Club, Viswanathan Anand

New Delhi, August 20, 2025: Chess fans are set for a historic autumn as legendary battles take center stage in St Louis, USA. Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand will renew his classic rivalry with Russian icon Garry Kasparov, while reigning world champion D Gukesh takes on Magnus Carlsen in a series of high-profile Clutch Chess exhibition matches this October.Anand and Kasparov, who last met in 2021 at the Croatia Rapid and Blitz in Zagreb where the Indian emerged victorious, will square off again from October 7 to 11. The two giants have clashed 82 times in their storied careers, with…

19 Aug

Suryakumar Yadav to Lead India in Asia Cup 2025, Team Announced

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsAsia Cup 2025, Shubman Gill vice-captain, Suryakumar Yadav captain, Team India squad

New Delhi, August 19, 2025: The BCCI on Tuesday announced India’s squad for the Asia Cup 2025, naming Suryakumar Yadav as captain and Shubman Gill as vice-captain.The 15-member squad features a blend of seasoned players and rising stars. Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson (wk), Harshit Rana, and Rinku Singh have all been included.Selectors have opted for a strong batting lineup supported by a versatile bowling unit, with Bumrah and Arshdeep spearheading the pace attack and Kuldeep and Varun adding spin depth. The…

18 Aug

Kapil Bainsla Strikes Gold as India Shines on Day One of Asian Shooting Championship

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Shymkent (Kazakhstan), August 18 – Kapil Bainsla from Palwal, Haryana, scripted history by clinching India’s first gold medal at the 16th Asian Shooting Championship Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun. Competing in the men’s junior 10m air pistol final, Kapil produced a brilliant 243.0, edging out Uzbekistan’s Ilkhombek Obidjonov by 0.6 points. India’s Jonathan Gavin Antony added to the tally with bronze, scoring 220.7 before bowing out after the 22nd shot of the 24-shot final.Kapil had earlier shot 579 to finish fourth in qualification, while Jonathan placed second with 582. Mukesh Nelavali narrowly missed out on second place, settling for third on count of inner…