NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has taken a significant decision regarding the use of saliva on the ball in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. After consulting with the majority of team captains, the BCCI has lifted the ban on the application of saliva to shine the ball.This…
Photo Credit: @iocmedia on X Three days after World Boxing received recognition from the International Olympic Committee‘s (IOC) Executive Board, the sport’s inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics was confirmed following a unanimous vote by the IOC members on Thursday.The only time boxing wasn’t part of the Olympics since 1904 was when it was…
Pakistan cricket team (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that it is set to earn a profit of approximately USD 10 million by hosting the Champions Trophy, where the Indian team emerged as the champion. According to PCB spokesperson Aamir Mir and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Javed Murtaza, all expenses…
Mohammed Siraj (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Mohammed Siraj has expressed his delight over the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) decision to lift the saliva ban ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. He believes that this move will aid bowlers in finding reverse swing, even in conditions that are not conducive…
Kirsty Coventry (Image credit: IOC Media) NEW DELHI: Kirsty Coventry has been elected as the first female president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).IOC members voted on Thursday to appoint Coventry, a seven-time Olympic swimming medalist, for an eight-year term, which can be extended for an additional four years.When her term begins on June 24,…
NEW DELHI: Over the years, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has introduced several innovative rules, such as strategic timeouts and the Impact Player rule, to enhance the excitement of the tournament. With IPL 2025 set to begin, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has introduced a few more changes while retaining some…
Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid and captain Sanju Samson (PTI Photos) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals (RR), champions of the inaugural IPL season in 2008, enter the 2025 edition of the tournament with renewed hunger and a bolstered squad. After a promising campaign in 2024 that saw them reach Qualifier 2, the Royals are looking…
Shakib Al Hasan (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan has been cleared of a suspect bowling action, allowing him to resume his left-arm spin. He will now be able to bowl in ODIs and leagues around the world, where he continues to ply his trade after retiring from Tests and T20s.“The…
The Indian team’s triumph in the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this month has earned them a whopping cash reward of Rs 58 crore from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), who made the announcement on Thursday.“The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is delighted to announce a cash reward of…
Punjab Kings’ captain Shreyas Iyer (Photo Source: X) CHENNAI: When it comes to choosing an all-time IPL XI, it is impossible to keep Suresh Raina out of it. The left-hander was an integral part of four title wins for Chennai Super Kings and made the No. 3 spot in the franchise his own for more…
