The Director General of Health Services (DGHS), Atul Goel, has issued a strong advisory to the Indian Premier League (IPL), urging strict enforcement of regulations against surrogate advertising for tobacco and alcohol products. In a letter to IPL Chairman Arun Singh Dhumal, the DGHS emphasized the need to keep the sport free from any direct […]
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Bangladesh’s veteran wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim has announced his retirement from One Day Internationals, bringing an end to a remarkable 19-year career in the format. The 37-year-old cricketer shared the emotional news on Instagram, citing the past few weeks as particularly challenging and expressing gratitude for his journey. “I am announcing my retirement
Lahore: New Zealand stormed into the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final after a commanding 50-run victory over South Africa in the second semi-final. With this win, the Kiwis have set up a much-anticipated title clash against India in Dubai on Sunday. Chasing a daunting target of 363, South Africa started strong but faltered in the […]
India’s first-choice wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul has admitted that he feels the pressure of Rishabh Pant waiting in the wings, acknowledging the constant debate over who should take the spot behind the stumps. With Pant’s explosive batting ability, Rahul understands why there is always a “temptation” for the team management to play either of them. Under […]
Dubai: As Team India continues its strong run in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, former England cricketers Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain have pointed out what they believe is an “undeniable advantage” for Rohit Sharma’s men. Though Pakistan is officially the host nation, all of India’s matches are being played in Dubai, unlike other teams […]
Contrary to popular speculation, Virat Kohli will not be returning as the captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for the IPL 2025 season. Instead, the franchise has appointed 31-year-old Rajat Patidar as the skipper for the upcoming season, set to begin on March 21. The decision comes after RCB opted not to retain former captain […]
In a historic move, Hina Munawar, a seasoned police officer with a strong background in security and operations, has been appointed as the Operations Manager for the Pakistan men’s cricket team. She will take on this role for the upcoming Tri-Nation series and the Champions Trophy, set to begin on February 19 in Karachi. Munawar […]
India’s rising cricket star Rinku Singh, known for his stunning five consecutive sixes in an IPL 2023 match against Gujarat Titans, has once again become the talk of the town. This time, it’s not his on-field heroics but speculation about his personal life that has captured attention. Reports claimed that Rinku Singh is engaged to […]
Jasprit Bumrah’s hopes of featuring in the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy are hanging in the balance due to an injury. If he does miss the event, it will not be the first time the Indian pacer has had to sit out a major cricket tournament due to injury troubles. Bumrah recently experienced back spasms during […]
After a disappointing finish at the bottom of the points table last season, Mumbai Indians (MI) are ready to make a strong comeback in IPL 2025. With Hardik Pandya leading the side, the five-time champions have assembled a formidable squad following the mega auction. Rohit Sharma, no longer the captain, remains a vital cog in […]
