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24 Aug

Cheteshwar Pujara Retires from All Forms of Cricket

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndia, Sports,
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…
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Haryana CM Launches Dabwali Youth Marathon Under ‘Haryana Uday’ Campaign
24 Aug

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

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, Sports, , ,
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…
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Mumbai Replaces Bengaluru as Host City for Women’s ODI World Cup After Security Concerns
22 Aug

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSports, , ,
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…
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India Sets Firm Policy on Sporting Ties with Pakistan, Eases Visa Rules for Global Officials
21 Aug

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSports, , ,
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…
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Anand-Kasparov Rivalry Rekindles in St Louis; Gukesh to Face Carlsen in October Chess Showdowns
20 Aug

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSports, , , , ,
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…
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Suryakumar Yadav to Lead India in Asia Cup 2025, Team Announced
19 Aug

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSports, , ,
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…
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Kapil Bainsla Strikes Gold as India Shines on Day One of Asian Shooting Championship
18 Aug

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSports, ,
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…
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Pakistan Drops Babar Azam, Rizwan as Salman Agha Named Captain for Asia Cup and Tri-Series
17 Aug

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSports, , ,
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…
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Dewald Brevis Officially Signed by CSK Under IPL Regulations
16 Aug

Dewald Brevis Officially Signed by CSK Under IPL Regulations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSports, , , ,
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…
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Lionel Messi to Begin ‘GOAT Tour of India 2025’ in Kolkata on December 12
15 Aug

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSports,
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…
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