NEW DELHI: The Union Health Ministry has requested the Indian Premier League (IPL) to prohibit all forms of tobacco and alcohol advertising, including surrogate promotions, within stadium premises during matches and telecast sessions on national television. The government’s request comes ahead of the IPL season, which is set to commence on March 22.In a letter…
NEW DELHI: Why did the Indian think tank opt for five spinners? Would the Dubai conditions favour Team India? Did India’s pace attack look vulnerable, especially with Mohammed Shami just returning from injury and Jasprit Bumrah being unavailable? Could India replicate their 2013 Champions Trophy glory?All questions were put to rest as India defeated New…
NEW DELHI: Indian all-rounder Axar Patel had high praise for Rohit Sharma following India’s thrilling four-wicket win over New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy final on Sunday. Hailing Rohit’s leadership, Axar said, “Speaking of captaincy, obviously he knows exactly where to use which player. And that’s the quality of a good captain. Haath mein…
Mumbai Indians’ Harmanpreet Kaur plays a shot (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Harmanpreet Kaur‘s fluent half-century, coupled with an exceptional bowling performance, propelled Mumbai Indians to a nine-run victory over Gujarat Giants in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) encounter on Monday. This win strengthened Mumbai’s chances of securing a direct berth in the final by finishing…
Glenn Phillips (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Jonty Rhodes, renowned for his agility, quick reflexes, and exceptional anticipation, set new benchmarks for fielding, earning his place as one of the greatest fielders in cricket history. Whether diving to stop boundaries, effecting lightning-fast run-outs, or pulling off breathtaking catches, Rhodes revolutionized the art of fielding with his…
Rohit Sharma and Jay Shah (Photo ICC) NEW DELHI: In a striking moment of celebration and legacy, Team India captain Rohit Sharma and ICC Chair Jay Shah posed proudly with the T20 World Cup and the ICC Champions Trophy, showcasing India’s latest triumphs on the world stage. The symbolic photo-op followed India’s thrilling victory over…
Mahmudullah. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced central contracts for 2025 on Monday, awarding 22 players. Most of the contracted players were part of Bangladesh’s squad at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, held in Dubai and Pakistan.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Veteran all-rounder Mahmudullah has…
Yograj Singh, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli (Photo Credits: Screengrab/AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Yograj Singh, who is also father of legendary cricketer Yuvraj Singh, expressed his satisfaction with Rohit Sharma‘s decision to continue playing One Day International (ODI) cricket and not retire from the format. Speculations and reports had suggested that the…
India’s long wait for an ICC Champions Trophy title came to an end in 2025 as they clinched the prestigious tournament after twelve years.Star batter Virat Kohli, who played a pivotal role in India’s campaign, spoke exclusively to Star Sports about the team’s triumph, emphasising the significance of experience, self-belief, and resilience in overcoming past…
Star batter Virat Kohli leads a group of six Indian players selected for the ICC’s Champions Trophy‘s 12-member ‘Team of the Tournament’.India clinched their third Champions Trophy title with a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday. Their previous victories came in 2002 as joint winners and in 2013, with runner-up finishes in…