NBA superstar LeBron James is set to earn a staggering $52.6 million salary as he enters his historic 23rd NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers. This makes him not only the highest-paid active player in the league for the upcoming season but also cements his status as one of the greatest and wealthiest athletes…
Senior India middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer has been conspicuously left out of India’s 18-member Test squad for the five-match series in England, a decision that reignited debates about India’s batting depth and selection policy. Former India opener Aakash Chopra has weighed in, explaining why, despite Iyer’s impressive white-ball record and strong domestic form, “he would’ve…
Rishabh Pant’s odyssey from intense public criticism to record-breaking performances has become one of cricket’s defining comeback stories. After Sunil Gavaskar’s infamous on-air outburst—“stupid, stupid, stupid”—following Pant’s daring ramp shot dismissal in the Melbourne Test, the India vice-captain took radical steps to reset his mindset. He uninstalled WhatsApp, switched off his phone, and went into…
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has strongly defended the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) receiving the largest share of ICC revenues, asserting that India’s unmatched contribution to global cricket economics justifies its dominant position. His remarks come amid renewed debate over the 38.5% revenue share allocated to India under the ICC’s…
The Indian women’s hockey team is on the brink of relegation from the FIH Pro League 2024–25, sitting at the bottom of the nine-team table with just 10 points from 14 matches. With only two games remaining—both against Asian rivals China—Harendra Singh’s side must deliver back-to-back wins to avoid demotion to the FIH Nations Cup….
Once a proud stage for Indian tennis legends, Wimbledon’s iconic grass courts now echo with absence as no Indian player features in the main singles draw of the 2025 edition. The decline marks a stark contrast to the golden era of Ramanathan Krishnan, Vijay Amritraj, Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi, and Sania Mirza, who once carried…
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has reignited the debate over ICC revenue distribution, asserting that India deserves an even larger share of the global cricket body’s earnings. Speaking to Wisden, Shastri defended the current 38.5% allocation to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and argued that the figure should be higher,…
India’s ambitious bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympics has hit a temporary pause after newly elected International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry announced a comprehensive review of the host city selection process. The move, aimed at increasing transparency and inclusivity, has delayed the timeline for awarding the Games, which was earlier expected by…
India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has undergone a successful sports hernia surgery in Munich, Germany, marking his third surgical procedure in as many years. The 34-year-old batter confirmed the news via social media, stating he is already on the road to recovery and eager to return to action. “Life Update: Underwent surgery for a sports…
South Africa has named Rassie van der Dussen as captain for the upcoming T20I tri-series in Zimbabwe, marking the return of Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, and Gerald Coetzee to international cricket. The series, featuring Zimbabwe and New Zealand, will be held in Harare from July 14 to 26. 🏏 Squad Overhaul Amid Senior Player Absences…
