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17 Aug

Pakistan Drops Babar Azam, Rizwan as Salman Agha Named Captain for Asia Cup and Tri-Series

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsBabar Azam dropped, Mohammad Rizwan dropped, Pakistan cricket squad 2025, Salman Agha captain

Islamabad, August 17, 2025 — The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday announced a 17-member squad for the upcoming T20I tri-series and Asia Cup in the UAE, with Salman Agha appointed as captain.In a bold selection move, senior batter Babar Azam and wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan were dropped from both tournaments. Babar, Pakistan’s second-highest run scorer in T20Is, was excluded after a disappointing run of form, having scored only 56 runs in three ODIs against the West Indies.Opener Fakhar Zaman, who recently returned from a hamstring injury, has rejoined the squad. Rising star Saim Ayub, who finished as the top run-scorer…

16 Aug

Dewald Brevis Officially Signed by CSK Under IPL Regulations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsChennai Super Kings, CSK, Dewald Brevis, IPL 2025, IPL Player Regulations

New Delhi : South African batting star Dewald Brevis has been officially signed by the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) under the Indian Premier League (IPL) Player Regulations 2025-2027. The move was made in accordance with clause 6.6 on Replacement Players, which allows franchises to recruit players at a fee not exceeding that of the injured or unavailable cricketer.The regulation further states that if a replacement is recruited during a season, the player’s fee is adjusted to reflect the matches already played before his registration and other deductions under the contract.Brevis enjoyed a memorable debut season with CSK, scoring a quickfire…

15 Aug

Lionel Messi to Begin ‘GOAT Tour of India 2025’ in Kolkata on December 12

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsGOAT Tour Kolkata, Lionel Messi India tour 2025

Kolkata, August 15, 2025 – Lionel Messi’s long-awaited visit to India has received final confirmation, with the Argentine icon set to begin his three-city “GOAT Tour of India 2025” in Kolkata on December 12, event promoter Satadru Dutta announced on Friday.Messi’s first stop will be Kolkata, followed by Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi, where the tour will conclude with a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 15. This will be Messi’s first trip to India since 2011, when he led Argentina in a FIFA friendly against Venezuela at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium.Dutta, who secured the final authorisation earlier…

15 Aug

PM Modi Unveils Vision for Sports as Key to India’s Development in Independence Day Address

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsIndependence Day speech, Indian sports, National Sports Policy, PM Modi

New Delhi, August 15, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday underlined sports as a vital pillar of India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation, announcing that the new National Sports Policy (NSP) will drive growth from schools to the Olympics.Addressing the nation from the Red Fort on Independence Day, Modi said India had moved beyond a time when sports was dismissed as a distraction. “Sports is an essential aspect of development… Parents once scoffed at children playing, now they take pride in it. This is a good omen for India’s future,” he said, as Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker…

14 Aug

Tough Draw for Indian Shuttlers at World Championships; Lakshya Sen to Face World No. 1 in Opener

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsHS Prannoy draw, Lakshya Sen vs Shi Yu Qi, PV Sindhu World Championships

Copenhagen, August 14, 2025: Indian shuttlers have been handed challenging draws at the upcoming World Championships, beginning August 25, with Lakshya Sen set to open his campaign against world No. 1 Shi Yu Qi of China.This will be the fifth meeting between the two, with Shi holding a 3-1 head-to-head lead over Lakshya, who won bronze at the 2021 edition. The 23-year-old from Almora, currently ranked 21, has struggled to regain form since his Paris Olympic semifinal exit, managing only a quarterfinal finish at the All England this season.Another men’s singles bronze medallist, HS Prannoy, will begin against Finland’s Joakim…

13 Aug

Supreme Court Cancels Sushil Kumar’s Bail in Sagar Dhankhar Murder Case

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, SportsSagar Dhankhar murder case, Supreme Court order, Sushil Kumar bail cancelled

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday cancelled the bail of former Indian wrestler and two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar in the 2021 murder case of junior wrestler Sagar Dhankhar. The court has ordered him to surrender within a week.The decision overturns an earlier Delhi High Court order granting bail to Kumar. The apex court acted after concerns were raised by the victim’s family, who alleged that witnesses and relatives had faced pressure to settle the matter outside court.Sagar Dhankhar died in May 2021 following a violent assault at Delhi’s Chhatrasal Stadium, in which Sushil Kumar is the prime accused.…

13 Aug

Suresh Raina Questioned by ED in Illegal Betting App Money Laundering Probe

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSports1xBet, Enforcement Directorate, Suresh Raina

New Delhi, August 13, 2025: Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday for questioning in connection with an alleged money laundering case linked to an illegal betting app.Official sources said Raina’s statement will be recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) as part of the probe into the betting platform 1xBet. The 38-year-old is believed to have been connected to the app through certain endorsements, and investigators aim to clarify his association during the interrogation.The ED is currently investigating multiple cases involving illegal betting apps, many of which are accused of defrauding…

12 Aug

Roger Binny to Continue as BCCI President Until September AGM Following Passage of National Sports Bill

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsage limit, BCCI president, cricket administration, National Sports Bill, Roger Binny

New Delhi, August 12, 2025: Former India all-rounder and 1983 World Cup hero Roger Binny will continue as the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) at least until its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in September, following the passage of the National Sports Bill in Parliament on Tuesday.The new legislation sets the cut-off age for office-bearers of National Sports Federations at 75, in cases where the respective global governing bodies, such as the International Cricket Council (ICC), do not stipulate an age limit. Binny, who turned 70 last month, could potentially serve another term if supported…

11 Aug

Suraj Narredu Leads Team Asia to Historic Shergar Cup Victory at Ascot

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsAscot Racecourse, Fireblade, Shergar Cup 2025, Suraj Narredu, Team Asia victory

New Delhi, August 11, 2025: Team Asia, captained by India’s Suraj Narredu popularly known as the “Magic Man of India” has lifted the prestigious Shergar Cup 2025 trophy at Ascot Racecourse, narrowly edging out Europe by a single point.Competing alongside Japanese jockeys Ryusei Sakai and Mirai Iwata, Narredu’s team claimed victory in two of six races and secured a crucial second-place finish to seal a 68-67 win over Europe. Great Britain & Ireland finished third with 62 points, while the Rest of the World scored 55. Hugh Bowman earned the Silver Saddle as the event’s top jockey.Riding Dylan Cunha-trained Fireblade,…

09 Aug

Rishabh Yadav Wins India’s First Medal at World Games 2025, Creates Archery History

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsAbhishek Verma, Chengdu, Rishabh Yadav, World Games 2025

Chengdu, China – Archer Rishabh Yadav etched his name in the history books on Saturday by securing India’s first medal at the ongoing World Games 2025, clinching bronze in the men’s individual compound event. The 27-year-old’s feat is also India’s first-ever individual archery medal at the World Games, and only the second in the sport’s history for the country at the multi-sport event.Yadav triumphed over compatriot Abhishek Verma 149-147 in an all-Indian bronze medal clash. The contest was a tense, high-quality shootout, with both archers displaying remarkable accuracy under pressure. Yadav gained a slender advantage in the first end, edging…