D Gukesh beats Ding Liren to become the World Champion
Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh achieved a historic milestone by defeating reigning champion Ding Liren in the 14th and final game of the World Chess Championship in Singapore. This victory not only secured Gukesh's championship title but also made him...
Gujarat Giants appoint Pravin Tambe as bowling coach; Marsh takes over as batting coach
The Gujarat Giants have made significant changes to their coaching staff ahead of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 season. The franchise has appointed former leg-spinner Pravin Tambe as their new bowling coach, while Daniel Marsh has been brought...
NDTL receives approval from WADA to manage Athlete Biological Passport
The National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) in New Delhi received approval from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to manage the Athlete Biological Passport (ABP). This approval marks a significant milestone for India's anti-doping initiatives and positions NDTL as one...
Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA World Cup
FIFA confirmed that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. This decision was made during a virtual FIFA Congress, where it was also announced that Morocco, Portugal, and Spain will co-host the 2030 World Cup to mark...
Smriti Mandhana’s 105 in vain as Australia completes 3-0 whitewash vs India
Australia completed a dominant 3-0 whitewash over India in the Women's One Day International (WODI) series at the WACA in Perth. Despite an impressive century by Smriti Mandhana, who scored 105 off 109 balls, India fell short by 83...
Mithali Raj parts ways with Gujarat Giants before the WPL auction
On December 11, 2024, it was announced that Mithali Raj had parted ways with the Gujarat Giants ahead of the Women's Premier League (WPL) auction for the 2025 season. Mithali, who served as a mentor and advisor for the...
Harry Brook crowned as new No. 1, Travis Head returns to top 10, Indian...
England's Harry Brook has been crowned the new No. 1 batter in the latest ICC Test rankings, surpassing his teammate Joe Root. Brook achieved this milestone after scoring his eighth Test century against New Zealand in Wellington, accumulating 898...
Kush Maini joins DAMS Lucas Oil for the 2025 Formula 2 season
Indian racing driver Kush Maini has been confirmed to join the DAMS Lucas Oil team for the 2025 Formula 2 season. This announcement was made on December 10, 2024, and Maini will partner with Jak Crawford for the upcoming...
Gukesh loses to Liren in the 12th game, both players at 6 points each...
Indian chess prodigy D. Gukesh faced a setback in Game 12 of the World Chess Championship against defending champion Ding Liren of China. The game ended in 39 moves, with Ding Liren securing a crucial victory to level the...
Mohammed Siraj fined, Travis Head also sanctioned by the ICC for the Adelaide confrontation
The ICC fined Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj 20% of his match fee for breaching Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the second Test match against Australia at the Adelaide Oval. This rule pertains to using language,...
