The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 shattered viewership records, surpassing the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 by an impressive 23%, further cementing cricket’s immense popularity in India. The tournament amassed a staggering 250 billion minutes of total watch time, with 137 billion minutes on Star Sports and 110 billion minutes on JioHotstar. This success was…
Shubman Gill, Steve Smith, and Glenn Phillips have been shortlisted for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for February 2025, following their exceptional performances across various formats. Gill, India’s top-order batsman, has been in sublime form in the 50-over game, playing a crucial role in guiding Rohit Sharma’s squad to the ICC Men’s…
India’s star cricketer Virat Kohli has decided to make himself available for Delhi’s final Ranji Trophy league match against Railways, scheduled to be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium from January 30. The announcement comes just days after the BCCI introduced new guidelines mandating contracted players to participate in domestic tournaments to remain eligible for…
In-form opener Smriti Mandhana delivered a sensational performance, scoring a commanding 91 off 102 balls, while Harleen Deol added a solid 44 runs to help the India women’s cricket team achieve their second-highest ODI total on home soil. The match, held in Vadodara, saw India dominate West Indies in the series opener with a resounding…
As the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia approaches, Australian cricketer Steve Smith reflected on his relationship with Indian star Virat Kohli. Smith revealed that the two batting icons occasionally exchange messages and shared his thoughts on why he believes Kohli has traits similar to those of Australian players. The Border-Gavaskar series is…
Pathum Nissanka’s celebration of his second Test century was a familiar sight, yet it remained strikingly impressive. Helmet in one hand, bat in the other, arms wide open, he basked in the applause of nearly 10,000 spectators at the Kia Oval on Monday. His stance, reminiscent of Jude Bellingham’s, conveyed confidence and poise, as if…
The Delhi Premier League (DPL) is poised to add a thrilling new chapter to India’s cricketing scene with the announcement that the Adani Group will serve as the title sponsor for its inaugural season. This collaboration signals a fresh beginning for cricket in the nation’s capital, blending top-tier cricket with strong corporate support, aiming to…
While posing for photos, PM Modi shared a cute moment with Jasprit Bumrah’s son, holding Angad in his hands. At his Delhi home, PM Modi engaged in a lighthearted conversation with the Indian team. On Thursday, July 4, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a special meeting with the Indian team at his residence on Lok…
It’s common for retirements to follow major sporting defeats, but for perhaps the first time in history, three legendary cricketers announced their international retirement from a specific format immediately after winning the ultimate prize in that format. Minutes after India lifted the T20 World Cup in Bridgetown, Virat Kohli announced his intention to quit T20…
One of the most valuable sporting properties in Asia today is the cricket universe around the Indian Premier League. According to American investment bank Houlihan Lokey, the IPL’s brand and corporate entity valuations now add up to $16.4 billion. The tournament, which was started in 2007, consists of franchises situated in important Indian cities, many…