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ICC Chairman Jay Shah Meets FIFA Chief Gianni Infantino

ICC chairman Jay Shah recently met FIFA president Gianni Infantino during the 144th IOC Session at Costa Navarino in Greece. Infantino, who heads football's world global governing body, posted about the meeting on Instagram. "It was my pleasure to meet ICC Chair and a fantastic administrator Jay Shah! Having visited India, including during the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, I'am aware of the incredible passion the people there have for cricket and the outstanding work Jay Shah has done to further grow the game," Infantino wrote.

Watch: Delhi Capitals Team Welcomes KL Rahul's Baby Girl In Heartwarming Video

Indian batter KL Rahul's teammates in the Delhi Capitals (DC), including skipper Axar Patel, welcomed his newborn daughter, posting a heartwarming video on social media. The official X handle of DC celebrated the "extension" of the DC family in style, welcoming the baby with coach Hemang Badani, Skipper Axar Patel, mentor Kevin Pietersen, Tristan Stubbs and Jake Fraser McGurk being among those in the video making the cradling gesture to welcome KL's baby with wife and Bollywood actress Athiya Shetty.

Singapore held 0-0 by Hong Kong in Asian Cup qualifier

SINGAPORE: There was plenty of possession but only the solitary point as the Lions opened their 2027 Asian Cup qualification campaign with a 0-0 draw against Hong Kong on Tuesday (Mar 25).

India, Bangladesh Play Out Goalless Draw In 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers

India did not get the start they were looking for in their 2027 AFC Asian Cup third round qualifying match as they played out a goal-less draw against familiar rivals Bangladesh on Tuesday. Bangladesh were slightly the better side in the first half with more attacking moves and corner kicks but without any clear-cut chances. India put up a much better performance in the next 45 minutes, putting Bangladesh under a lot of pressure but the chances were few and far between.

19 Ducks In IPL: Glenn Maxwell Commits DRS Blunder For Unwanted Milestone, Ricky Ponting's Reaction Says It All

When Punjab Kings bought Glenn Maxwell at the IPL 2025 auction, the expectations were sky high from the Australian power-hitter. However, his first match for his old franchise was a forgettable one as he got out for a golden duck as he went for a reverse sweep on his first ball against Sai Kishore and was adjudged LBW. To make matters worse, replays showed the ball was missing the stumps but Maxwell did not go for the DRS. Also, this was his 19th duck in the IPL - most for any batter.

What Virat Kohli Told Eden Gardens Pitch Invader During IPL 2025 Opener: "Jaldi Se..."

A day in jail and a ban on entering the Eden Gardens this Indian Premier League season. 18-year-old Rituparno Pakhira had to pay the price for breaching the security to meet his idol Virat Kohli. However, Pakhira does not regret his actions as he got the chance to dive at Kohli's feet and also got a hug from the batting maestro. For the unversed, Pakhira breached security protocols to see Kohli from close, climbing a wired fence during Saturday's IPL 2025 opener between Kohli's Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

IPL's 2nd New Ball Rule Gets Implemented For The First Time, What Happens Next Stuns All

The IPL 2025 has seen four rules being implemented or changed leading to intrigue. The rules range from saliva being used to shine the ball to a new Code of Conduct to expansion of DRS scope. The fourth rule change is the most intriguing one. It is regarding replacement of wet ball to counter dew. "To address challenges posed by dew during evening matches, the team bowling second will now have the option to request a ball change once after the 10th over," the IPL said in a statement.

Ban On Indian Kabaddi Federation Will Be Lifted Next Month: International Body Chief Vinod Kumar Tiwari

In a respite for Indian kabaddi players, the international governing body of the sport is set to lift suspension imposed on the national federation next month after the court-appointed administrator handed over the charge to the 'elected body'. International Kabaddi Federation (IKF) President Vinod Kumar Tiwari told PTI that the ban will be lifted after an executive council meeting scheduled next month. The IKF had banned the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) in July last year after the 'elected body' was not allowed to take charge.

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ICC Chairman Jay Shah Meets FIFA Chief Gianni Infantino

Watch: Delhi Capitals Team Welcomes KL Rahul's Baby Girl In Heartwarming Video

Singapore held 0-0 by Hong Kong in Asian Cup qualifier

India, Bangladesh Play Out Goalless Draw In 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers

19 Ducks In IPL: Glenn Maxwell Commits DRS Blunder For Unwanted Milestone, Ricky Ponting's Reaction Says It All

What Virat Kohli Told Eden Gardens Pitch Invader During IPL 2025 Opener: "Jaldi Se..."

IPL's 2nd New Ball Rule Gets Implemented For The First Time, What Happens Next Stuns All

Ban On Indian Kabaddi Federation Will Be Lifted Next Month: International Body Chief Vinod Kumar Tiwari