Day: May 15, 2025

Mumbai: The Indian Premier League has long been a breeding ground for emerging cricketing talent, and the 2025 season has only reinforced that reputation. This year’s IPL has been a showcase of raw potential, composure under pressure, and match-winning performances by a host of young players who are rapidly transforming into household names. These prodigies are not just future stars—they are already reshaping the present of Indian cricket. Vaibhav Suryavanshi: The 14-Year-Old Prodigy From Bihar Rajasthan Royals unearthed a gem in 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who made headlines with a breathtaking…

Rome: In a fairytale ending to their campaign, Bologna clinched their first major trophy in 51 years with a 1-0 win over AC Milan in the Coppa Italia final. A second-half strike from Dan Ndoye sealed the historic triumph at the Stadio Olimpico, sending Bologna fans into rapturous celebration and condemning Milan to yet another heartbreaking defeat in a woeful season. This landmark win marks Bologna’s first Coppa Italia title since 1974, breaking a decades-long drought and completing a dream season under manager Vincenzo Italiano. Ndoye’s Moment of Glory The…

Washington: Erling Haaland is ready to rewrite the script. Despite what he bluntly calls a “horrible season,” the Manchester City striker believes an FA Cup final win could bring much-needed joy to an otherwise disappointing campaign. The reigning champions may have fallen short of their own lofty standards, but Haaland says all is not lost — not yet. City face Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final at Wembley on May 17, and for Haaland, the stakes couldn’t be clearer. “Winning trophies is always important — and getting to Wembley…

New Delhi: India’s Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has been bestowed with a major honour — he has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army. The javelin throw superstar, who captured the nation’s imagination with his historic win at the Tokyo Olympics 2020, continues to make the country proud, this time with his new role in the Indian armed forces. Chopra, who is already considered one of the world’s finest javelin throwers, had previously held the rank of Subedar in the Indian Army. His promotion…

New Delhi : After a week-long hiatus due to heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to resume on May 17, with fans eagerly awaiting the return of high-octane cricket. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had paused the tournament for safety concerns, but has now released a revised schedule. The IPL final, originally slated for May 25, will now be played on June 3. Despite the disruption, the playoff picture remains mostly intact, with three teams — Chennai Super…

New Delhi : The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the prize money for the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle, and the figures have stunned the cricketing world. With a whopping total prize pool of USD 5.76 million (approximately ₹49.29 crore), the current edition’s reward is more than double that of the previous two cycles. The WTC Final, to be played between South Africa and Australia at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground starting June 11, will see the winner walk away with USD 3.6 million (₹30.79 crore). The runner-up…