Category: Sports

BCCI drags Byju’s to NCLT; edtech giant attempting to settle the matter

Manish Kumar

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has taken embattled edtech firm Byju’s to the National Company Law Tribunal, as indicated by information on the website.   This comes months after Byju’s said it will not renew its branding partnerships as the edtech company said it looks to cut costs in order to achieve profitability.  Byju’s had three significant branding partnerships with the BCCI, ICC, and FIFA, all of which were up for renewal in 2023.  Byju’s confirmed earlier in the year that it would not renew any…

How many times a captain has been traded before a new IPL season?

Manish Kumar

With just a day remaining for the trade window and retention deadline to close ahead of the auction for the 2024 edition of the IPL, the rumours have been rife for probably the biggest trade in the 16-year history of the cash-rich league. Here’s a look at how many captains have been traded before- 36 hours before the trading window and the deadline for the retentions ahead of the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), rumours are abuzz about probably the biggest trade in the league’s history. IPL-winning…

IND vs AUS: Suryakumar Yadav achieves what MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma could not; 29-year-old Indian also in list

Manish Kumar

IND vs AUS: Suryakumar Yadav played a blistering knock of 80 from 42 balls as he powered India’s record chase of 209 against Australia in the first T20I in Visakhapatnam. He became the 13th player to captain India in a T20I match but went on to do what even Dhoni and Rohit have not done. IND vs AUS: T20 beast Suryakumar Yadav powered India to a record win over Australia in the first T20I of a five-match series as the Men in Blue chased down their highest successful T20I chase on…

Viral Photo Shows Mitchell Marsh Resting His Legs on World Cup Trophy, evoked strong reaction on social media

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Australia cruised past India to win the 2023 ODI World Cup on Sunday in Ahmedabad.  This is Australia’s sixth win – the most by any team in the world.  In a photo, Marsh is seen sitting on a sofa with his legs stretched out and the World Cup trophy beneath it. The photo has evoked a strong reaction on social media.  No official handle has posted the photo, an official reaction from Marsh or the Australian Cricket Board is awaited.  Australia broke the hearts of many Indian cricket fans by…

Travis Head’s gutsy ton helps Australia snap India’s unbeaten streak to claim sixth ODI World Cup title

Manish Kumar

Australia’s World Cup 2023 campaign had got off to a nightmarish start after losses in the first two games against India and South Africa. They then pulled things back in style after winning seven games in a row to qualify for the semifinals. Australia’s impressive run in the ODI World Cup continued as they snapped India’s 10-match-long winning streak to claim their record-sixth World Cup title by defeating the Men in Blue by six wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, November 19. Travis Head (137 off 120 balls)…

IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma, Mohammed Siraj break down in tears after India’s heartbreak to Australia

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IND vs AUS: The Indian players including Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Siraj were seen breaking down after Australia edged past India in the final of World Cup 2023. The Aussies lifted their 6th World title, denying India a shot at their third World Cup glory.   The Indian juggernaut was somehow brought to a halt when Pat Cummins‘ Australia registered a famous win in front of a jam-packed partisan Indian crowd at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The match ended when Glenn Maxwell hit the winning runs to seal Australia’s six-wicket win…

ICC reveals contenders for Player of the Tournament, four Indians nominated; BCCI is al set to host the final clash at Ahmedabad

Manish Kumar

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced nine contenders for the Player of the Tournament award.  The list features four Indians, two Aussies, two Kiwis, and one South African player.  The tournament will conclude with a final on November 19 between India and Australia.  Bumrah, Shami, and Zampa only bowlers on the list.  PM Modi and Australian PM Anthony Albanese or his deputy could be present at the stadium to watch the final.  The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced nine contenders for the Player of the Tournament award. The…

Wankhede witnesses King Kohli’s crowning moment as Virat becomes first batter to score 50 ODI centuries india

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India are playing their fourth consecutive ODI World Cup semifinal in a row. Virat Kohli has scored his first 50-plus score in an ICC World Cup semifinal, having missed out on three occasions previously. ndia’s modern-day batting virtuoso Virat Kohli has done what most cricketers can only dream of accomplishing as he has surpassed the ‘Master Blaster’ Sachin Tendulkar to score his 50th ODI century in the ongoing World Cup semifinal while playing against New Zealand. Having missed out on the opportunity in the game against the Netherlands in India’s last game of the…

IND vs NZ: Wealth of experience! 7 players from India’s 2023 World Cup squad that have played semis before

Manish Kumar

IND vs NZ: India are set to take on New Zealand in the first semifinal of World Cup 2023 at Wankhede, Mumbai. The Indians are coming off a red-hot winning streak and would bank on the form. Meanwhile, they can also bank on the experience they have as several players have played semis before. IND vs NZ: India and New Zealand are gearing up for the big ticket semifinal at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Wednesday. The Indians are on a red-hot winning streak and have made it to their…

World Cup: India break England’s 2019 world record during historic outing with bat in Netherlands clash

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World Cup: India have set a new world record following their historic game against the Netherlands where batters were on song to take their team past 400. KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer scored a ton each but the Men in Blue also broke England’s world record in the game. Rohit Sharma‘s India were in their element during the final league stage game of World Cup 2023 against the Netherlands. With the Diwali festival being celebrated across the nation, the Men in Blue produced fireworks at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in…