Shafali Verma of India has been nominated for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for November, following her stunning performance in the Women’s World Cup Final that inspired her team to their first title. Shafali is joined by two nominations from the just finished inaugural ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy, UAE’s Esha Oza…
Lionel Messi is visiting India next month for a four-city tour, marking his return since 2011 when he led Argentina in a friendly against Venezuela. His visit follows his 2022 World Cup victory, enhancing his status as the greatest of all time (GOAT) and serving to inspire young football talent in India. India has a…
At the age of 21, Hitesh Gulia proudly stands on the podium with a gold medal, yet he fondly remembers his initial purpose for entering the boxing ring: to lose weight. He visited the government stadium in his village, Jahangirpur, with the goal of getting fitter, but his coach, Hitesh Deswal, recognized his potential and…
After leading by 288 runs in the first innings, South Africa ended Day 3 of the second Test against India at 26 without loss in their second innings, asserting their control in the match. Openers Ryan Rickelton and Aiden Markram ended the day’s play with scores of 13 and 12, as South Africa faced eight…
During a recent Super 500 semifinal, badminton players Lakshya Sen and Chou Tien Chen delivered an extraordinary match that transcended ordinary live sports, extending over 85 minutes. Though their Olympic aspirations did not yield medals, the thrilling contest showcased their tenacity, proving that the excitement of badminton continues beyond the Olympic Games. He reached the…
India is now ranked 142nd in the world after dropping six spots in the most recent FIFA rankings. India’s poor performance in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers, where the Blue Tigers have lost all five of their games, is the reason for the decline. On October 14, India lost 1-2 to Singapore, eliminating them…
World Champion Gukesh D and Magnus Carlsen are among over 360 players confirmed for the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship in Doha. The event from December 25 to 30 features multiple world champions, top-rated competitors, and rising stars in the sport. A total of 233 players registered for the Blitz Open and 230…
Stand-in Australia captain Steve Smith made an unusual remark directed at former England spinner Monty Panesar just before the first Ashes Test. Panesar had suggested that England should make Smith feel “guilty” over his involvement in the ‘Sandpapergate’ scandal of 2018, which led to Smith being removed from his captaincy after a ball-tampering incident against…
Bangladesh achieved their fourth win over India in football, securing their first victory in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers group. Shekh Morsalin’s goal in the 11th minute led to India’s 0-1 defeat, which placed them at the bottom of the group, alongside Singapore and Hong Kong, with one game remaining. The Indian football team’s…
World Boxing is considering the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to review bouts, according to outgoing president Boris van der Vorst. The World Boxing chief recognized that addressing the controversial scoring system will be a key challenge for the organization overseeing the sport at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The main challenge in boxing is…
