As IPL 2025 kicked off today with a match between KKR and RCB in Eden Gardens, Kolkata, fans gathered in large numbers electrifying the atmosphere outside the stadium. Fans of both teams engaged in friendly banter, exchanging playful jabs and passionate chants, setting the perfect tone for an intense season opener. From face-painted superfans to enthusiastic chants the IPL spirit is alive and kicking.
22 March,2025 09:21 PM ISTIPL 2025 kicks off today in Kolkata’s Eden Gardens. Congress MP and BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla expressed his excitement as he reached for the opening ceremony. He said, "The 18th season of IPL is starting today. It has been 18 years, and today is its inaugural match in Kolkata. IPL keeps on increasing every year; its influence keeps on increasing, its viewership keeps on increasing, and its craze keeps on increasing. This time also, the craze of IPL will double, and it will be very high. People are not only coming to the stadium in large numbers but are also very excited about it. So I think this season will also be very successful and today's match will be very exciting..."
22 March,2025 07:24 PM ISTIPL 2025 is here - one of the biggest celebrations of sports, fandom and entertainment. While the ten IPL teams gear up for series, what do the stars hold for these teams? In this exclusive interview, renowned sports astrologer Greenstone Lobo dives into the astrological charts of IPL’s top teams and players. Will Rohit Sharma’s strong stars still influence Mumbai Indians, or is Hardik Pandya destined to lead them to victory? Can Rajat Patidar finally break RCB’s title drought? We also explore KKR’s captaincy shift from Shreyas Iyer to Ajinkya Rahane, and whether IPL’s most expensive player, Rishabh Pant (₹27 crore for Lucknow Super Giants), has the cosmic edge to turn their luck around. Plus, predictions on rising stars Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Robin Minz, and Bevon Jacobs. Who are the top 5 teams — and who might face disappointment? Watch to find out!
20 March,2025 09:28 PM ISTWho will win the high-voltage India vs Pakistan clash in the Champions Trophy 2025? Renowned astrologer Greenstone Lobo deciphers the cosmic patterns to predict the fate of this much-awaited cricket showdown. Will India dominate, or will Pakistan pull off a surprise? Watch as Lobo breaks down planetary influences, past trends, and astrological insights to reveal the possible winner. Don't miss this exclusive prediction.
22 February,2025 07:51 PM ISTAs the battle for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 begins on 19th February, astrologer Greenstone Lobo, explores the astrological charts of teams competing in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. From analysing the strengths of Group A and Group B teams to predicting the potential game-changers and key players to watch out for in Team India, Lobo reveals all. Which team has the strongest chance of lifting the trophy based on the celestial alignments? Don't miss these fascinating insights.
19 February,2025 08:41 PM ISTOn the sidelines of the launch of an event in an exclusive chat with mid-day, former England cricketer and captain Kevin Pietersen gets candid about cricket, his current favourite Team India player as well as other India favourites, but not without revealing his love for golf, and lastly what he thinks will come out of India vs England ODI series
06 February,2025 08:23 PM IST | MumbaiOn January 17, 2025, President Droupadi Murmu presented the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award to distinguished athletes: D. Gukesh, Manu Bhaker, Harmanpreet Singh, and Praveen Kumar. D. Gukesh achieved a historic milestone earlier this month in December 2025 by defeating China’s Ding Liren in the final and decisive 14th game of the FIDE World Championship held in Singapore. Manu Bhaker etched her name in history at the 2024 Paris Olympics by securing two bronze medals, cementing her position as one of India’s finest athletes.The other two honorees included men’s hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh and Paralympic gold medalist high jumper Praveen Kumar. Harmanpreet contributed to India’s success by helping the national team clinch bronze medals at both the Tokyo and Paris Olympics. Meanwhile, Praveen Kumar, who was born with a shorter left leg, upgraded his silver medal from the Tokyo Games to a gold at last year’s Paris Paralympics. Additionally, 32 athletes were recognized with the Arjuna Award during the ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday.
17 January,2025 04:42 PM ISTRavichandran Ashwin received a warm welcome at his home in Chennai after announcing his retirement from international cricket. Ashwin shared that he would continue playing for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and might play for as long as possible. He emphasized that while his time as an Indian cricketer had come to an end, he was not done as a player. When asked if retirement was a tough decision, Ashwin said it wasn’t difficult for him. Although it might be emotional for others, he felt relieved and satisfied. The decision had been on his mind for some time, but it was an instinctive choice, and he decided to retire after the 4th day of a match.
19 December,2024 12:09 PM ISTNeeraj Chopra's mother, Saroj Devi, celebrated her son's silver medal win at the Paris Olympics, equating it to gold due to his impressive performance despite an injury. She also praised Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who won gold, acknowledging the hard work of all athletes. Meanwhile, Adille Sumariwalla, President of the Athletics Federation of India, lauded Chopra for his resilience, calling him a "tiger" for his remarkable effort and season’s best throw, highlighting his champion spirit in overcoming adversity.
18 December,2024 01:43 PM ISTBollywood star Sonali Bendre, brand ambassador of Chennai Smashers, expressed her excitement about the upcoming Tennis Premier League in Mumbai this year. Speaking at the event, she highlighted the participation of tennis legends like Sania Mirza, Mahesh Bhupathi, and Leander Paes. The event also saw the presence of tennis great Rohan Bopanna and Bollywood stars like Chahatt Khanna and Rohan Gandotra. Watch to know more!
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