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Mar 13, 2025

Bangladesh's Mahmudullah Announces Retirement from International Cricket

Bangladesh all-rounder Mahmudullah Riyad announced his retirement from international cricket. He had already retired from Tests in 2021 and then ended his T20I career in October 2024. His last tournament for Bangladesh was the Champions Trophy 2025 where the Bangladesh was eliminated from the group stage.
The player has scored 5689 runs from 239 matches in ODIs and has 4 centuries and 32 fifties. With the ball, he has notched up 82 wickets in the format. He is also the fourth-highest run-scorer for Bangladesh in ODIs, behind Tamim Iqbal (8357), Mushfiqur Rahim (7795), and Shakib Al Hasan (7570).

Punjab Secures Historic Victory in Col C K Nayudu Trophy winners against Rest of India

Punjab cricket celebrated yet another proud moment by emerging victorious in the highly anticipated clash between the Col C K Nayudu Trophy winners and the Rest of India at the IS Bindra Cricket Stadium.
This remarkable achievement comes after Punjab's title-winning campaign in the Col C K Nayudu Trophy, further solidifying the team's excellence in domestic cricket.

Shubman Gill Wins ICC Men's Player of the Month Award for February

India's Shubman Gill was announced as the winner of ICC's Men's Player of the month award for February after his performances in the recently concluded Champions Trophy as well as the ODI series against England. In the month of February, Gill played 5 ODIs and scored 406 runs, averaging 101.50 at a strike rate of 94.19.
Gill, who won the award after beating Australia's Steve Smith and New Zealand's Glenn Phillips, scored over fifty runs in all three ODIs in the England series where he slammed 87 in Nagpur, 60 in Cuttack and then 112 in Ahmedabad.

Mar 12, 2025

Indian Wrestling Gets a Boost as Sports Ministry Restores WFI Recognition as NSF

The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports lifted the suspension on the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), restoring its recognition as a National Sports Federation (NSF). This decision ended months of uncertainty and allows the resumption of activities, including selection trials for the upcoming Asian Championship in Amman.
The WFI was initially suspended on December 24, 2023, due to governance lapses and procedural irregularities following the election of Sanjay Singh as its new president on December 21. The suspension came after Singh announced the Under-15 and Under-20 National Championships in Nandini Nagar, Gonda—considered the stronghold of former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who faced sexual harassment allegations.

Sports Minister Mandaviya Felicitates Indian Women's Team after Asian Women's Kabaddi Championshi...

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated the Indian women's team following their triumph in the 6th Asian Women's Kabaddi Championship.
Participating in the 6th Asian Women's Kabaddi Championship, held in Tehran, Iran the Indian Women's Kabaddi team successfully defended their title, beating hosts Iran 32-25.
The Championship had 7 teams divided into the following 2 groups:
Group A: India, Thailand, Bangladesh, Malaysia
Group B: Iran, Iraq, Nepal
The Kabaddi tournament returned after an 8-year hiatus, with the previous edition held in 2017 in Iran, where India defeated South Korea to win the trophy.

World Para Athletics Grand Prix: India Sweeps Men's Discus Throw F11

The first day of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 saw a series of remarkable performances across track and field events, highlighting both international flair and strong home-ground domination by Indian athletes.
India made a clean sweep in the Men's Discus Throw F11 event, where Sagar clinched the gold with a throw of 34.84 meters, followed by Balaji Rajendran, who secured silver with 26.98 meters, and Janak Singh Harsana, who bagged bronze with a mark of 25.13 meters.

Mar 11, 2025

Harry Brook Withdraws from IPL 2025, Faces Possible Two-Year Ban

In a major development ahead of the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, England batter Harry Brook has withdrawn from the tournament for the second consecutive year. This decision comes despite being signed by Delhi Capitals (DC) for Rs. 6.25 crores in the previous year's auction. His withdrawal could result in a two-year ban from future IPL editions, as per the new rules introduced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Commonwealth Games Federation Rebrands as 'Commonwealth Sport' on Commonwealth Day 2025

In a significant rebranding move, the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has announced that it will now be known as Commonwealth Sport. This decision was officially unveiled in March, 2025, in celebration of Commonwealth Day. The shift in branding aims to reflect the organisation's transformation from a sports federation to a global sports movement, emphasizing its role in fostering unity, development, and inclusion through sports.
The legal entity will continue to be called the Commonwealth Games Federation, but the public identity and branding will now be under the banner of Commonwealth Sport.
The rebranding decision was announced in an official media release by the governing body of the Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth Youth Games. The statement emphasised that this move aligns with a broader vision of strengthening the organisation's identity beyond just governing sporting events.

Mar 10, 2025

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma Break Yuvraj Singh's Record for Most ICC Final Appearances

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final witnessed a historic moment as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma etched their names in the record books. By playing in their 9th ICC event final, they surpassed Yuvraj Singh's record for the most appearances in ICC tournament finals. This milestone highlights their longevity and consistency in international cricket. Additionally, Ravindra Jadeja equaled Yuvraj's record with his 8th final appearance.

India Wins ICC Champions Trophy for the Third Time

India once again made history by winning the ICC Champions Trophy for the third time. In an exciting final against New Zealand, India displayed skill, resilience, and teamwork to claim victory. Chasing 252 runs, India reached 252/6. This triumph further established India as a dominant force in world cricket.
India previously clinched the ICC Champions Trophy title, in 2002 (shared with Sri Lanka) and 2013 (defeating England).
Player of the Match: Rohit Sharma
Player of the Tournament: Rachin Ravindran (263 Runs)

Mar 09, 2025

India's Top 300 Women Boxers to Clash at 8th Elite National Championship

The stage is set for high-octane action as around 300 of India's top women boxers will compete for national glory at the 8th Elite Women's National Boxing Championship, taking place at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh from March 21 to 27. Organised in association with the UP Boxing Association (UPBA), the prestigious tournament returns to the venue that hosted its last edition in 2023 with resounding success.
It is held under the World Boxing and Boxing Federation of India (headquartered in New Delhi), competition guidelines. Each state unit can field a maximum of 10 boxers.

Mushfiqur Rahim Announces Retirement from ODIs after Champions Trophy Exit

Bangladesh's seasoned wicketkeeper-batsman, Mushfiqur Rahim, officially announced his retirement from One Day Internationals (ODIs) after the conclusion of Bangladesh's Champions Trophy campaign.
Mushfiqur burst onto the international scene in August 2006 when he made his ODI debut against Zimbabwe in Harare.
Over the years, Mushfiqur Rahim played a key role in shaping Bangladesh's ODI cricket, contributing significantly with both the bat and gloves. He was known for his technically sound batting, sharp wicketkeeping skills, and invaluable experience in the middle order.

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