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BCCI Opens Bidding for Team India Title Sponsorship After Dream11 Exit
02 Sep

BCCI Opens Bidding for Team India Title Sponsorship After Dream11 Exit

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSports, , ,
Mumbai – The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has invited fresh bids for Team India’s title sponsorship after fantasy sports platform Dream11 pulled out of its contract. The withdrawal comes following the implementation of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, which bans real money gaming in the country. Dream11 had secured the rights in a deal worth USD 44 million (₹358 crore) for the 2023–2026 cycle but exited with almost a year left. Along with My11Circle, the platform had jointly contributed close to ₹1,000 crore to the BCCI through sponsorship of both the national…
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India Crush Kazakhstan 15-0 to Enter Asia Cup Super 4 With Perfect Record
01 Sep

India Crush Kazakhstan 15-0 to Enter Asia Cup Super 4 With Perfect Record

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National Times Bureau, September 1, 2025: India stormed into the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup hockey tournament with a commanding 15-0 victory over Kazakhstan on Monday, extending their unbeaten run in the group stage.Abhishek starred with four goals, striking in the 5th, 8th, 20th, and 59th minutes, while Sukhjeet Singh (15th, 32nd, 38th) and Jugraj Singh (24th, 31st, 47th) also completed hat-tricks. Skipper Harmanpreet Singh (26th), Amit Rohidas (29th), Rajinder Singh (32nd), Sanjay Singh (54th), and Dilpreet Singh (55th) added to the tally in an utterly one-sided contest.India, who topped Pool A, dominated from the start and led…
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Harmanpreet Singh’s Double Guides India to Thrilling 3-2 Victory Over Japan in Asia Cup
31 Aug

Harmanpreet Singh’s Double Guides India to Thrilling 3-2 Victory Over Japan in Asia Cup

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Jakarta: Skipper Harmanpreet Singh starred with a brace as India clinched a narrow 3-2 win over Japan in their second Pool A clash of the Men’s Asia Cup hockey tournament on Sunday.India got off to a flying start when Mandeep Singh scored in the fourth minute. Just a minute later, captain Harmanpreet doubled the lead with a powerful strike. He returned in the 46th minute to score his second of the match, giving India a strong edge.Japan mounted a strong fightback through Kosei Kawabe, who found the net in the 38th and 59th minutes. Despite the late surge, India’s defense…
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Rahul Dravid Steps Down as Rajasthan Royals Head Coach Ahead of IPL 2026
30 Aug

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSports, , ,
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…
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Neeraj Chopra Claims Second Spot at Zurich Diamond League, Extends Top-Two Streak to 26 Events
29 Aug

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

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

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

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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…
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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

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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

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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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