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…
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18-Year-Old Divya Deshmukh Crowned World Champion in Historic All-Indian Chess Final
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…
Argentina Football Team Could Play in Kerala Before Next World Cup; Talks with State Government Underway
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 Resigns as India Head Coach After Poor Asian Cup Run; Search for Successor Begins
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…
Sanju Samson in the Yellow Jersey? CSK Eyes Rajasthan Royals Captain as Dhoni’s Heir
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…
MS Dhoni Moves to Trademark ‘Captain Cool’; Seeks Exclusive Rights to Iconic Nickname
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…
Kerala Cricket League Season 2 Set for Grand Comeback; Auction on July 5, Matches Kick Off August 22
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…
RCB Lifts First-Ever IPL Trophy in Historic Final Watched by 170 Million Fans Worldwide
Bengaluru – It was a night to remember as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) finally ended their 18-year title drought by clinching their maiden IPL championship, defeating Punjab Kings in a high-voltage final that broke global viewership records. The 2025 IPL final smashed all previous records, becoming the most-watched T20 match in cricket history. A jaw-dropping Read More…
Big Win for Kochi Tuskers: Bombay High Court Orders BCCI to Pay ₹538 Crore
Mumbai – In a major legal blow to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the Bombay High Court has upheld an arbitral tribunal’s award directing the board to pay ₹538 crore in compensation to former IPL franchise Kochi Tuskers Kerala. The court rejected BCCI’s appeal, reaffirming the tribunal’s verdict and reinforcing the Read More…
Virat Kohli Faces Complaint Over Bengaluru Stampede; BJP Targets Karnataka CM and Ministers
Bengaluru: Star cricketer Virat Kohli has found himself at the center of controversy following a tragic stampede during Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (RCB) IPL victory celebrations. A complaint has been filed against him at the Cubbon Park Police Station by social activist H.M. Venkatesh, alleging that Kohli’s role in the celebrations helped create a massive crowd, Read More…