Thiruvananthapuram: Cricket fever is set to grip Kerala as the iconic Kariavattom Greenfield Stadium gears up to host five matches of the upcoming Women’s Cricket World Cup, including a high-stakes semi-final. The fixtures, originally slated for Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium, have been shifted to Thiruvananthapuram in what promises to be a sporting spectacle for the state. Read More…
New Delhi: Putting an end to swirling speculation, the BCCI has firmly dismissed rumours that Indian cricket icons Virat Kohli and captain Rohit Sharma are set to retire from One Day Internationals anytime soon. While earlier whispers hinted at a possible swansong after the 2027 ODI World Cup, recent reports claimed the duo might bow Read More…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has been officially excluded from the Right to Information (RTI) Act under the newly revised Central Sports Bill, following strong resistance from the cricket body. The original bill, presented in the Lok Sabha on July 23, sought to classify all national sports organizations, including BCCI, as Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman has confirmed that football superstar Lionel Messi and the Argentina national team will not be visiting Kerala this year. The announcement comes after earlier claims that the team would arrive in October, based on preliminary agreements. According to the minister, the Kerala government had signed a contract with the Read More…
Divya Deshmukh, just 18 years old, has claimed the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup title, defeating veteran Grandmaster Koneru Humpy in a thrilling all-Indian final. The victory marks India’s first-ever Women’s World Cup crown, setting a new milestone in the nation’s chess legacy. The championship match was closely contested, with both classical games ending in Read More…
Kerala may soon witness football history in the making, as Argentina’s national football team is exploring the possibility of playing a match in the state before the next FIFA World Cup. The exciting update came from Leandro Petersen, Marketing Director of the Argentina Football Association (AFA), during an MoU signing event in Dubai with Lulu Read More…
Manolo Márquez has stepped down as the head coach of the Indian national football team following the team’s underwhelming performance in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. The resignation comes shortly after India’s disheartening defeat to Hong Kong, which effectively ended their qualifying hopes. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) confirmed accepting Márquez’s resignation, with Read More…
Chennai: In what could be one of the biggest shake-ups ahead of the next IPL season, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are reportedly eyeing Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson as the ideal successor to legendary captain MS Dhoni. A senior official from CSK has confirmed that the franchise is seriously evaluating the Kerala-born star, both for Read More…
Ranchi: MS Dhoni, India’s legendary former cricket captain and one of the calmest minds the sport has ever seen, is now making a move off the field — to officially own the title that defined his leadership style: “Captain Cool.” The nickname, etched in the hearts of cricket fans since he led India to victory Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Get ready for another thrilling cricket spectacle as the Kerala Cricket League (KCL) returns with its much-awaited second season, following the roaring success of its debut edition. The action-packed tournament will unfold at the Greenfield Stadium in Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram, from August 22 to September 7. Launched by the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) in a Read More…