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BCCI Vacancies: Saikia Elected Secretary, Bhatia Treasurer

January 12, 2025 Editor In Chief

NEW DELHI, Jan 12: Devajit Saikia’s and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia’s unanimous choices election as the secretary and treasurer, respectively, of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) was formalised during the BCCI’s Special General Meeting (SGM) on Sunday. With Saikia, the incumbent joint-secretary, and Bhatia, who has earlier served as a councillor, being […]

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Injury Scare: Jasprit Bumrah may Miss Champions Trophy

January 7, 2025 Editor In Chief

NEW DELHI, Jan 7: An injury scare for the Indian cricket fans. The star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah may have to miss the prestigious Champions Trophy to be held next month on hybrid model. The injury incurred by Bumrah on the second day of the final test against Australia in Sydney last week seems to […]

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Manu Bhaker, Gukesh among 4 Khel Ratna Award Winners, Arjuna Award to 32 Sportspersons

January 2, 2025 Editor In Chief

NEW DELHI, Jan 2: Double Olympic-medallist Manu Bhaker and chess world champion D Gukesh were among four winners of the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award announced by the Sports Ministry, which also named an unprecedented 17 para-athletes in the list of 32 Arjuna awardees to honour their resounding success at the Paris Paralympics. The […]

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At just 18, Gukesh’s poise and brilliance are a testament to India’s unstoppable youth: Gautam Adani

January 1, 2025 revoi editor

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani posted on X and said, It was an absolute privilege to meet and hear the victory story of reigning World Chess Champion D Gukesh. Equally inspiring was meeting his incredible parents, Dr Rajinikanth and Dr Padmavathi, whose quiet sacrifices laid the foundation for his success. At just 18, Gukesh’s poise and […]

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Sachin Tendulkar to Become Honorary Member of MCC

December 27, 2024 Editor In Chief

NEW DELHI, Dec 27: The Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar has accepted the invitation of the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) to become an honorary member of the prestigious institution, the Club said on Friday. Founded in 1838, the MCC is one of the oldest sports clubs in Australia and is responsible for the management and […]

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Virat Kohli Fined, Handed One Demerit Point in “Clash” with Konstas

December 26, 2024 Editor In Chief

NEW DELHI, Dec 26: Virat Kohli, former India captain, has been fined 20 per cent of his match fee and handed down one demerit point in the India vs Australia 4th Test in Melbourne after a shoulder barge incident with debutant Sam Konstas on Thursday. The incident happened after the completion of the 10th over […]

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Champions Trophy Schedule Announced, India – Pakistan Encounter on February 23 in Dubai

December 24, 2024 Editor In Chief

NEW DELHI, Dec 24: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday finally announced the Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 schedule to be hosted by Pakistan conforming that India will play all its matches in Dubai. The elite tournament, that is being hosted in a hybrid model and played in ODI format, will start with a match […]

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Controversy over Reported Exclusion of Manu Bhaker from List of “Khel Ratna” Awardees

December 24, 2024 Editor In Chief

Manas Dasgupta NEW DELHI, Dec 24: The reported exclusion from the list of nominated athletes for this year’s Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award of the ace shooter Manu Bhaker, the double Olympic medallist, has sparked off a row in the sports circle in the country with the union sports ministry coming under scrutiny for […]

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Champions Trophy Deadlock Ends, India to Play in Neutral Venues

December 19, 2024 Editor In Chief

Manas Dasgupta NEW DELHI, Dec 19: The deadlock over the venues for the Champions Trophy to be hosted by Pakistan finally ended on Thursday with the International Cricket Council (ICC) announcing that India will play their matches of the 50-over event at a neutral venue instead of the host country which will also have a […]

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Ace Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin Retires from International Cricket

December 18, 2024 Editor In Chief

Manas Dasgupta NEW DELHI, Dec 18: India’s ace spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday after the end of the third Test match against Australia in Brisbane as a drawn game. The announcement was made during the post-match press conference after the Gabba Test he addressed along with captain Rohit Sharma. […]