Michael Clarke Inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame
Former Australian captain Michael Clarke was the latest inductee to the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame, becoming the 64th cricketer to be on the list. Clarke, a dashing top-order batter and a handy left-arm orthodox spinner, accepted at the honour at his home ground, the Sydney Cricket Ground, almost a decade after playing his final match for Australia in the away Ashes in August 2015.
Pacer Arshdeep Singh became the highest wicket taker for India in the T20Is, surpassing Yuzvendra Chahal. Arshdeep, who now has 97 T20I wickets, reached the milestone during the IND vs ENG 1st T20I in Kolkata.
Arshdeep also took just 61 innings to reach this milestone, while Chahal had taken 80 T20Is for his 96 wickets.
Gujarat to Host 1st Olympic Research Conference
India's ambition to host the 2036 Olympics has taken a significant step forward, as officials from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and experts from diverse fields gather in Gujarat for a pivotal four-day event from January 27 to 30. This meeting, organised in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, focuses on developing strategies and innovative economic models to build sustainable sports infrastructure, essential for positioning India as a strong contender for hosting the prestigious global event.
The high-profile event is set to feature keynote sessions, discussions, and collaborative brainstorming on various critical aspects of hosting the Olympics. The goal is to create a robust roadmap for India's Olympic aspirations while ensuring sustainability, inclusivity, and global competitiveness.
Jan 22, 2025
Vaishnavi Sharma Creates History: First Indian to Take Hat Trick in U19 Women's T20 World Cup- Wa...
Vaishnavi Sharma entered her name in history books by becoming the first Indian and third bowler overall in the world to take a hat trick in the U19 Women's T20 World Cup. Sharma achieved the feat during India's second Group A match against Malaysia, which was played at Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur.
In her maiden U19 World Cup match, Vaishnavi finished with figures of 5 for 5 in four overs and helped India dismiss Malaysia for 31 runs in 14.3 overs.
Jan 21, 2025
Karnataka Clinches Vijay Hazare Trophy for Record 5th Time
In the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) 2024-25 final, Karnataka emerged victorious by 36 runs against Vidarbha at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. This win marks Karnataka's fifth Vijay Hazare Trophy title. The thrilling encounter saw Karnataka posting a commanding total and defending it successfully, despite a spirited fight from Vidarbha's batters.
Karnataka's fifth Vijay Hazare Trophy title comes after previous wins in 2013-14, 2014-15, 2017-18, and 2019-20. The team has established a strong legacy in domestic cricket, becoming one of the most successful teams in the competition's history.
IPL 2025: Rishabh Pant Lucknow Super Giants' New skipper
Rishabh Pant was announced as Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) new skipper for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
Rishabh Pant was bagged by Lucknow Super Giants for Rs. 27 crore after a ferocious bidding war at the IPL auction.
Pant made his IPL debut in 2016 for Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals), and has been part of the team since, before being elevated as captain in 2021.
Jan 20, 2025
India Open 2025
Viktor Axelsen and An Se-Young registered comprehensive one-sided wins and clinched men's and women's India Open badminton, respectively.
While Axelsen sent last year's runner-up Cheuk Yiu Lee of Singapore packing 21-16, 21-8 for his third title in the tournament in six finals over 10 years, equalling Malaysian legend Lee Chong Wei for the most titles, An defeated Thailand's Pornpawee Chochuwong 21-12, 21-9 for her second after 2023.
The India Open 2025, officially known as the Yonex Sunrise India Open 2025 for sponsorship reasons, was a badminton tournament that took place at the K. D. Jadhav Indoor Stadium, New Delhi, India, from January 14 to 19, 2025.
Inaugural Kho Kho World Cup Ends on Historic Note
In a masterclass of speed, strategy, and skill, the Indian women's kho kho team scripted history by clinching the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup 2025 title at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. The Women in Blue dominated Nepal in a spectacular final, sealing their victory with an emphatic score of 78-40. The men's team also secured a 54-36 win over Nepal in the title clash.
Djokovic Breaks Federer's Record for Grand Slam Match Count
Novak Djokovic, one of tennis' greatest players, added another milestone to his illustrious career, by breaking a tie with Roger Federer for the most Grand Slam matches played in tennis history. The Serbian tennis star achieved his 430th Grand Slam match during the second round of the Australian Open, where he won a challenging match against Portuguese qualifier Jaime Faria. This victory added to Djokovic's growing list of records, highlighting his unparalleled success in tennis.
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