Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) is facing mounting pressure to suspend Afghanistan’s men’s cricket team due to the Taliban’s continued restrictions on women’s rights in the country. Human Rights Watch (HRW), a global advocacy organization, has written to ICC Chairman Jay Shah, urging immediate action against the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB). In its letter,…
Kolkata: The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), defending champions of the Indian Premier League (IPL), are all set to begin their campaign for the 2025 season. Under the leadership of Ajinkya Rahane, with Venkatesh Iyer as his deputy, KKR aims to secure their fourth IPL title. The team will kick off their journey against Royal Challengers…
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final, held in Dubai, has sparked controversy as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) voiced its frustration over being sidelined during the post-match presentation ceremony. Despite Pakistan being the official host of the tournament, no PCB representative was invited on stage, leaving cricketing legends and fans questioning the ICC’s actions. According…
As India celebrated their historic ICC Champions Trophy 2025 victory against New Zealand, social media was abuzz with speculation about budding romances involving some of the team’s key players. The thrilling four-wicket win in Dubai not only brought joy to fans but also fueled curiosity about the personal lives of cricketers Yuzvendra Chahal, Shubman Gill,…
Indian fast-bowler Jasprit Bumrah expressed his elation on social media as the Men in Blue clinched their third ICC Champions Trophy title with a thrilling four-wicket victory over New Zealand in Dubai. Despite being sidelined due to injury, Bumrah’s pride and excitement for the team’s achievement were evident in his heartfelt Instagram post. The star…
Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma’s celebratory dance with ICC Chairman Jay Shah has taken social media by storm following India’s triumphant win in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final. The video, which has gone viral, captures a jubilant Rohit convincing a hesitant Jay Shah to join him in a lighthearted dance after India’s thrilling four-wicket…
A political storm has erupted in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly over the allotment of land to former Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan. The issue was raised during the Question Hour, with legislators questioning the government’s decision to allocate 206 kanals (approximately 25.75 acres) of land in Kathua’s Bhagthali Industrial Estate to Muralitharan’s company, Ceylon…
Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma has put an end to speculation about his retirement from One Day Internationals (ODIs) following India’s thrilling victory in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final. Addressing the media after the match, Rohit confirmed his commitment to the 50-over format, stating, “I am not going anywhere, I am not retiring from…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the appointment of Vice-President Rajeev Shukla and former treasurer Ashish Shelar to prominent positions within the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). The announcement was made on March 7, 2025, by BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia. Key Appointments Rajeev Shukla, a seasoned cricket administrator and Congress Rajya…
As the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final approaches, former Indian captain and ex-BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has expressed confidence in Team India’s ability to clinch the title. The much-anticipated final, set to take place on March 9 at the Dubai International Stadium, will see India face New Zealand in a thrilling rematch of the 2000…
