Ahmedabad-based Torrent Group announced on Monday the successful acquisition of a 67% controlling stake in the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Gujarat Titans. The majority stake was purchased from Irelia Company Pte Ltd, a private equity fund managed by CVC Capital Partners, which previously held full ownership of Gujarat Titans through Irelia Sports India Pvt…
NEW DELHI: When discussing title contenders in the IPL, the name Chennai Super Kings (CSK) inevitably rises to the top, thanks to their on-field dominance and a record five titles. With IPL 2025 set to commence on March 22 and CSK kicking off their campaign against fellow five-time champions Mumbai Indians on March 23 at…
Quinton de Kock and captain Ajinkya Rahane (Pic credit: KKR) Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are gearing up to continue their dominance in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. With an eye on securing their fourth IPL title, KKR have made significant changes to their leadership while retaining the core of their championship-winning…
Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Star India batter Virat Kohli has thrown his full support behind Royal Challengers Bengaluru‘s (RCB) newly-appointed captain, Rajat Patidar, calling him the future leader of the franchise. Kohli, the face of RCB since the inception of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008 and their…
Axar Patel (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals have pressed the reset button ahead of the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League and will have a new captain, and plenty of fresh faces, from the upcoming season. Wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porel believes that Delhi Capitals’ long wait for the title will finally end under…
HOCKEY Eight U-21 teams set to compete from March 18 in final phase of National Women’s Hockey League The final phase of the inaugural National Women’s Hockey League 2024-25 is set to commence on March 18 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh AstroTurf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi. The U-21 tournament will see eight of the…
L-R: Sunil Gavaskar, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli NEW DELHI: India cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has praised the incredible depth of Indian cricket following the team’s unbeaten run to the 2025 Champions Trophy title, achieved even without ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah. Reflecting on the triumph, Gavaskar made a bold claim that no individual player is…
Former CSK and India captain, MS Dhoni (TOI Photo) MS Dhoni has shared his thoughts about a controversial incident from IPL 2019 where he entered the field to dispute with umpires over a no-ball decision.The incident occurred during the final over of a match between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings at Sawai Mansingh Stadium…
Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has expressed his concerns over the ongoing decline in Pakistan cricket, attributing the issues to poor decision-making and frequent changes within the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Speaking to journalists in Lahore, Inzamam highlighted how the lack of stability and consistent planning has negatively impacted the national team’s performance in recent years.“We…
Sachin Tendulkar bats during the International Masters League (IML) final. India Masters clinched the inaugural International Masters League (IML) 2025 title by defeating West Indies Masters by six wickets in the final on Sunday.Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar shared his joy after winning the tournament with India Masters.“C.H.A.M.P.I.O.N.S. From practice sessions to match days, every moment…
