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‘The mind had told the body, it’s time to go’: Shastri reveals conversation with Kohli ahead of retirement

IANS | May 15, 2025 10:06 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) It was a Monday that shook Indian cricket fans to the core. Just weeks before India’s much-anticipated five-Test tour of England, Virat Kohli, one of the modern greats of the game, announced his retirement from Test cricket. But for former India head coach Ravi Shastri, there were signs—quiet, personal, and deeply telling.

KIYG 2025: Dr. Mandaviya congratulates Maharashtra for hat-trick of titles, Bihar for hosting Games

IANS | May 15, 2025 9:33 PM

Patna, May 15 (IANS) Having won the team championship in Madhya Pradesh (2023) and Tamil Nadu (2024), Maharashtra completed a hat-trick of titles when they finished on top of the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 medal tally. The seventh edition of KIYG, which began on May 4, ended on Thursday at Patna’s Patliputra Sports Complex.

IPL 2925: Mayank Yadav ruled out; Kusal Mendis named replacement for Jos Buttler

IANS | May 15, 2025 9:12 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) As the business end of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 approaches, franchises are being forced into last-minute changes due to the unavailability of overseas players because of various reasons and injury setbacks. Express pacer Mayank Yadav has been ruled out of the remainder of the season owing to a back injury, forcing Lucknow Super Giants to bring in a replacement.

UP remain atop Group C in Swami Vivekananda Men’s U20 NFC

IANS | May 15, 2025 8:28 PM

Narainpur (Chhattisgarh), May 15 (IANS) Manipur and Punjab won their respective matches against Uttar Pradesh and Sikkim, in Group C of the Swami Vivekananda Men’s U20 National Football Championship, at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground, on Thursday. While Manipur defeated Uttar Pradesh 2-0, Punjab overcame Sikkim 3-2.

NRAI announces dates for Shotgun Selection Trials 2 and 3 in New Delhi and Bhopal

IANS | May 15, 2025 7:53 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has announced that the National Selection Trials (NST) 2 and 3 for Shotgun events (Trap and Skeet) will be conducted in New Delhi and Bhopal, from May 21 and June 1, respectively.

Premier League: Liverpool trio among nominees for Player of the Season award

IANS | May 15, 2025 7:24 PM

London, May 15 (IANS) Three stars of Liverpool's title-winning campaign, Ryan Gravenberch, Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, have been among eight nominees for the Premier League Player of the Season award. Nottingham Forest duo Morgan Gibbs-White and Chris Wood, Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo, and Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice complete the eight-player shortlist for the prestigious accolade.

Was never close friends with Arshad Nadeem, things won't be the same now: Neeraj Chopra

IANS | May 15, 2025 7:07 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Ahead of the Diamond League meet in Rome, India’s javelin ace Neeraj Chopra addressed the recent controversy surrounding his association with Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, setting the record straight on where things stand between the two star athletes. Chopra, India’s first Olympic gold medallist in track and field and reigning world champion, clarified that despite the mutual respect between the two on the field, he and Nadeem were never particularly close off it.

'No excuse': Govt to roll out mandatory fitness tests for athletes ahead of major international events

IANS | May 15, 2025 6:45 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) In a major policy shift aimed at enhancing performance and accountability, the government is planning to implement mandatory fitness tests for all athletes before they are cleared to represent India at major international tournaments, including the Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, and the Olympics.

India clinch fourth straight win in Samarth Championship for Blind Cricket

IANS | May 15, 2025 6:19 PM

Bengaluru, May 15 (IANS) Team India continued its dominant run in the 2nd edition of the Samarth Championship for Blind Cricket with a resounding 171-run win over South Africa at Sai Krishnan Cricket Stadium, Bengaluru—marking their fourth consecutive win in the league stage.

BCCI explores role in Olympic sports, meets sports ministry officials

IANS | May 15, 2025 5:54 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) In a significant move that could reshape India’s Olympic ambitions, top officials from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports held a high-level meeting on Thursday to explore collaborative efforts aimed at boosting the country's medal prospects in future Olympic Games.

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‘The mind had told the body, it’s time to go’: Shastri reveals conversation with Kohli ahead of retirement

KIYG 2025: Dr. Mandaviya congratulates Maharashtra for hat-trick of titles, Bihar for hosting Games

IPL 2925: Mayank Yadav ruled out; Kusal Mendis named replacement for Jos Buttler

UP remain atop Group C in Swami Vivekananda Men’s U20 NFC

NRAI announces dates for Shotgun Selection Trials 2 and 3 in New Delhi and Bhopal

Premier League: Liverpool trio among nominees for Player of the Season award

Was never close friends with Arshad Nadeem, things won't be the same now: Neeraj Chopra

'No excuse': Govt to roll out mandatory fitness tests for athletes ahead of major international events

India clinch fourth straight win in Samarth Championship for Blind Cricket

BCCI explores role in Olympic sports, meets sports ministry officials

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