South Africa's Rabada admits to failing drug test
CAPE TOWN :South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada, who returned home from the Indian Premier League last month, admitted failing a drug test and apologised for his actions on Saturday
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Virat Kohli Smashes 4 Different Records, Becomes First Player In IPL History To...
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) got off to a flyer against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match on Saturday, smashing 62 runs off just 33 balls. Over the course of his stay in the middle, Kohli hit 5 sixes and 5 fours, stitching a brilliant 97-run stand for the first wicket with debutant Jacob Bethell. In the process, Kohli went on to script history in the T20 league's history, becoming the first player ever to hit 300 sixes for a single franchise.
After India's Withdrawal, Central Asian Volleyball Tournament Shifted From Pakistan To Uzbekistan
The Central Asian Volleyball tournament from which India has withdrawn in the aftermath of the terror attack in Pahalgam has been shifted from Islamabad to Tashkent in Uzbekistan, an official of the Pakistan federation said on Saturday. A senior official of Pakistan Volleyball Federation (PVF) said the Central Asia Volleyball Association (CAVA) has taken the decision to shift the event to Uzbekistan. “It is a huge disappointment for Pakistan volleyball even though India had withdrawn. But we fully understand the CAVA's General Body's decision,” the official said.
Kagiso Rabada Sent Back From IPL Over 'Drug Use', Suspended From Cricket. Issues Statement
Exactly a month ago, Gujarat Titans pacer Kagiso Rabada returned home from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, with the franchise labelling the reason a ‘personal' one. However, the South African speedster has now revealed that he had to return home due to ‘provisional suspension' over the usage of recreational drugs. Rabada himself issued a statement, explaining the scenario while also suggesting that he would use this as an opportunity to reflect on and improve himself. However, the statement didn't clarify what sort of recreational substance the pacer use, for which he tested positive. The statement also doesn't explain if it was an 'in competition' (IC) test or 'out of competition' (OOC).
Shubman Gill Is Going To Be A Very Good Leader For India: Rashid Khan
Shubman Gill is going to be a very good leader not only for Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) but also for India, Afghanistan T20I skipper Rashid Khan said on Saturday. Gill has led Gujarat Titans from the front with 465 runs in 10 matches at 51.66 with six fifties so far this season. "Shubman Gill, this is his second year leading the team and he has been getting better and better each and every game," Rashid said during a media interaction.
Virat Kohli Names 'Toughest Bowlers' He Faced In Tests, ODIs, T20s In Unfiltered Revelation
In a freewheeling chat, batting icon Virat Kohli picked the toughest bowlers he has faced in each format -- Tests, ODIs and T20 cricket. In a viral video, Kohli labelled England's James Anderson as the toughest bowler he has faced in Test cricket. He also added that facing Anderson in England was the toughest part of his career. In ODIs, Kohli picked a pacer and a spinner each. Kohli admitted that former Sri Lanka pacer Lasith Malinga was the toughest to face in ODI cricket, and gave a special shotuout to England's Adil Rashid as the toughest spinner.
Did MS Dhoni Play Too Many IPL Seasons For CSK? Sunil Gavaskar Gives Blunt Answer
For the second season in a row, Chennai Super Kings have missed out on a spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs. The franchise, in all likelihood, will finish among the bottom two sides in the 10-team points table. The crisis in the team this season has been such that MS Dhoni has had to return to lead the team after skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad got injured. CSK, at present, neither have a good replacement for Dhoni as a wicket-keeper, a deputy captain for the future nor players who can be banked upon to carry the team's legacy forward.
Indias Apex Body For Pickleball Receives Official Government Recognition
The Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) has now been officially recognised by the Government of India via the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to act as the national sports federation in the country. It has been entrusted with the responsibility to govern, promote, and develop pickleball across the country. This landmark recognition validates IPA as the sole apex body for the sport in India and marks a turning point in its national and global journey.