Football giant Manchester United has announced that it has entered into an agreement under which Chairman of INEOS, Jim Ratcliffe, will acquire 25 per cent of Manchester United’s Class B shares and up to 25 per cent of Manchester United’s Class A shares and provide an additional $300 million, intended to enable future investment into […]
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Indian Sports Ministry suspends newly-formed Wrestling Federation of India body
The Sports Ministry of India has suspended the newly-formed Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) body led by Sanjay Singh, who is a close aide of BJP MP and former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Sanjay Singh was elected the new president of the wrestling body on Thursday (December 21, 2023). Sanjay Singh won 40 […]
WFI chief election: Bajrang Punia says he will return Padma Shri to PM Modi to protest against Sanjay Singh’s election
Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia on Friday (December 22, 2023) said he will return his Padma Shri award to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a day after former Wrestling Federation of India chief’s close aide Sanjay Singh was elected to the top post of the Indian wrestling body. Bajrang’s co-wrestler and Olympic medalist Sakshi Malik earlier hung […]
IPL: Punjab Kings buys ‘wrong player’ during auction, auctioneer denies reversal
The Indian Premier League (IPL) auction on Tuesday (December 19, 2023) witnessed a bizarre moment when Punjab Kings bought a ‘wrong player’ and could not fix the big gaffe. Upon realizing the mistake committed, Punjab Kings brought the matter to the attention of auctioneer Mallika Sagar. However, the franchise was informed that the bid was […]
IPL auction: Records broken as KKR acquires Australian cricketer Mitchell Starc for $2.9 million
Records are shattering at the Indian Premier League auction with Kolkata Knight Riders buying Australian left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc for a whopping Rs 24.75 crore (USD 2.9 million). He is now the costliest player bought in the IPL history, beating the record set by compatriot Pat Cummins on the same day. The Sunrisers Hyderabad acquired […]
Australian World Cup-winning skipper Pat Cummins becomes the costliest player in IPL, joins Sunrisers Hyderabad for $2.4 million
Cricketer Pat Cummins, under whose leadership Australia won the World Cup last month by beating India, is now the most expensive player in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Sunrisers Hyderabad managed to add Cummins to its squad by buying him for Rs 20.50 crore (USD 2.4 million). The Hyderabadi franchise acquired Cummins’ service after an […]
Hardik Pandya named MI skipper for upcoming season, replaces Rohit Sharma
Mumbai Indians on Friday (December 15, 2023) named Hardik Pandya as the skipper for the upcoming Indian Premier League season in 2024. The replacement means Rohit Sharma’s tenure as the skipper of the side ends. Sharma had guide the franchisee to five IPL titles in his career. Pandya, under whose leadership Gujarat Titans won the […]
“Monumental step towards inclusion”: Modi wishes athletes as first Khelo India Para Games begins
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has wished the best of luck to all the athletes participating in the ongoing first Khelo India Para Games in Delhi, terming the event a “monumental step towards inclusion and empowerment”. Khelo India Para Games 2023, the first of its kind, had its grand opening ceremony yesterday, with on-stage performances by […]
Australia: Gold Coast withdraws bid to host 2026 Commonwealth Games
Australia’s Gold Coast region has withdrawn its bid to host the Commonwealth Games in 2026, making the future of the tournament uncertain. Gold Coast scraps bid to host upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games. Photo Courtesy: Unsplash Victoria was initially slated to host the multi-nation, multi-sport event. However, it withdrew itself from hosting it earlier this year. […]
India Vs South Africa: Rohit Sharma to lead in T20Is, KL Rahul captain of ODI side
India Vs South Africa: Rohit Sharma to lead in T20Is, KL Rahul captain of ODI side
