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BCCI Set To Take Major Decision On Tobacco And Crypto Company Sponsorships

The BCCI will form the organising committee of the Women's ODI World Cup besides taking a call on the venues for the ICC event it will be hosting later this year at its Apex Council emergent meeting in Kolkata on March 22. The meeting will take place ahead of the IPL opener between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Eden Gardens. The BCCI last hosted a Women's ODI World Cup back in 2013. The exact schedule of the tournament slotted in October is yet to be worked out. According to the agenda accessed by PTI, there will be a "discussion on formation of LOC for Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 and discussion regarding venues for Women's Cricket World Cup 2025".

De Villiers backs balanced RCB to break IPL duck

NEW DELHI : Team balance and Virat Kohli's reassuring presence in the top order have convinced AB de Villiers that his former club Royal Challengers Bengaluru can win their maiden Indian Premier League title this year.

'National Team Not About...": Manolo Marquez's Big Take On Sunil Chhetris Retirement Return

The Indian senior men's team will face Maldives in a FIFA International Friendly on Wednesday, March 19 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong. The game will also be India's all-time top scorer Sunil Chhetri's first match since announcing his return to international football. Head coach Manolo Marquez also confirmed Sunil Chhetri's involvement in the friendly match that will mark his 152nd cap for India and backed his decision to return from retirement by stating his team needs to win games, not develop players. "For sure, Sunil will play some minutes. I don't know whether as a starter or from the bench. We can use six substitutions, so 17 players can play, and I think Sunil will be one of them.

"You Need Family But...": Kapil Dev's No Nonsense Take As Virat Kohli Blasts BCCI Diktat

Legendary cricketer Kapil Dev is all for family travelling with cricketers on tours but has also called for a balanced approach in dealing with the contentious issue that has divided opinions. Following India's 1-3 Test series loss to Australia, the BCCI issued a directive limiting the duration of family visits on tours lasting more than 45 days, allowing a maximum of 14 days of family time. For shorter tours, players could bring their families for a maximum of one week.

Five Uncapped Buys To Look Out For In IPL 2025

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has given the world cricket, Indian cricket in particular, plenty of its modern-day superstars, who once started their journeys as rookies playing for their clubs and states. This IPL would not be different as plenty of uncapped talent is a part of it and they would be aiming to make a strong impression that could help them climb higher in their careers. Here are some uncapped players to look out for in the IPL 2025:

IPL 2025: Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill Headline List Of Players To Watch Out For

As with every season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), there are always cricketers who will be the cynosure of everyone's eyes, as the tournament has carved a reputation for being the platform where a player's international career has taken off, as well as set the base for people to make a comeback into their respective national teams. The mega auction of IPL 2025, held last year in Jeddah, has made things more interesting to keep an eye out on for the tournament starting from March 22. IANS takes a look at the key players to keep an eye on from every team participating in IPL 2025.

PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen Hope To Regain Form At Swiss Open

Star shuttlers PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen will continue their quest to regain top form when the USD 250,000 Swiss Open gets underway in Basel on Tuesday, featuring draws that are crowded with Indians. Two-time Olympic medallist Sindhu, who is seeded seventh, will take on Malvika Bansod, India's number-two female shuttler, in a clash between two generations. Lakshya will also face a compatriot in HS Prannoy, who is a 2016 winner here, in his men's singles opening match of the BWF Super 300 tournament.

PM Narendra Modi Meets Special Olympics World Winter Games Contingent In Parliament

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met the Special Olympics World Winter Games contingent in Parliament and congratulated the athletes for their historic campaign, where they won 33 medals, including 8 gold, 18 silver, and 7 bronze medals. "I am immensely proud of our athletes who have brought glory to the nation at the Special Olympics World Winter Games held in Turin, Italy! Our incredible contingent has brought home 33 medals. Met the contingent in Parliament and congratulated them for their accomplishments," PM Modi posted on X.

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BCCI Set To Take Major Decision On Tobacco And Crypto Company Sponsorships

De Villiers backs balanced RCB to break IPL duck

'National Team Not About...": Manolo Marquez's Big Take On Sunil Chhetris Retirement Return

"You Need Family But...": Kapil Dev's No Nonsense Take As Virat Kohli Blasts BCCI Diktat

Five Uncapped Buys To Look Out For In IPL 2025

IPL 2025: Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill Headline List Of Players To Watch Out For

PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen Hope To Regain Form At Swiss Open

PM Narendra Modi Meets Special Olympics World Winter Games Contingent In Parliament