Day: March 18, 2025

New Delhi: In a major development for the sport, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has given its approval for boxing to be included in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. The decision has been welcomed globally, with World Boxing President Boris van der Vorst calling it a significant moment for Olympic boxing and a crucial step toward the sport’s full reinstatement in the Olympic program. A Comeback After Uncertainty Boxing was initially excluded from the preliminary sports program for the 2028 Los Angeles Games during an IOC session in February…

New Delhi: India’s in-form middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer, who emerged as the team’s biggest crisis-solver during the Champions Trophy 2025, has said that his role was to build on the strong platform provided by the top order and take the innings forward. Iyer, who ended as India’s highest run-scorer in the tournament, admitted that batting in the final was far from easy, especially against a quality spin attack. “Needed to Maintain Momentum and Build Partnerships” In an interview with CricIt, Iyer reflected on his performance at the crucial No. 4…

New Delhi: In a significant development ahead of the much-anticipated IPL 2025 season, Delhi Capitals have appointed South African veteran Faf du Plessis as the vice-captain of the squad. The franchise made the announcement via their official social media accounts on Monday, creating a buzz among fans and cricket enthusiasts. Du Plessis Excited for Leadership Role In a video shared by Delhi Capitals, Faf du Plessis confirmed the appointment with enthusiasm. “You mean from now? Of course, I’m at home, where else would I be? Yes, it’s true—I am DC’s…

Lucknow: As the countdown to IPL 2025 begins, excitement is building across the cricketing world. Adding to the buzz, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) squad, led by newly-appointed captain Rishabh Pant, met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow on Monday. The meeting, held just days before the tournament’s kick-off on March 22, marked a significant and symbolic start to the team’s campaign. Accompanied by franchise owner Sanjeev Goenka, team management, and coaching staff, Pant and his teammates presented the CM with a signed cricket bat as a token…

Ahmedabad: Torrent Group (“Torrent”), a diversified conglomerate with interests in Healthcare and Energy sectors, has successfully completed the acquisition of a 67% majority stake in the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Gujarat Titans (Irelia Sports India Private Limited) from Irelia Company Pte Ltd (“Irelia”), following the receipt of all necessary approvals, including from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (“BCCI”). Previously, on 12th February 2025, Torrent and Irelia had announced the signing of definitive agreements for this transaction, subject to customary closing conditions and approvals. With the fulfillment…