Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, amid protests by the Opposition. The legislation, which seeks to promote and regulate the online gaming sector, has drawn contrasting reactions — delighting the esports industry but sparking alarm in the multi-billion-dollar…
R Praggnanandhaa (PTI Photo) Indian chess sensation R Praggnanandhaa has achieved another historic milestone, climbing to World No. 3 in the live rankings after defeating reigning World Champion D Gukesh in the opening round of the prestigious Sinquefield Cup in St. Louis.With this victory, the 20-year-old Grandmaster moved up to a live rating of 2784.1…
Shreyas Iyer (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa has expressed surprise at Shreyas Iyer’s exclusion from India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming 2025 Asia Cup, calling it a puzzling decision given his recent form.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Iyer, who was India’s leading run-scorer at the 2025 Champions…
Shubman Gill‘s selection as vice-captain for the upcoming Asia Cup in the UAE has sparked discussions about Sanju Samson‘s position in India’s T20 team, despite his inclusion in the squad. The order in which selection committee chairman Ajit Agarkar announced the team has led to speculation about the final playing XI, with Gill possibly opening…
The selection of Shubman Gill as vice-captain of India’s T20 team for the Asia Cup is neither a surprise nor out of place.Barring the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), when he didn’t play his full quota of matches and finished 12th among the top-scorers that year, Gill has either topped the batting…
Alexander Isak has not been involved in Newcastle United’s pre-season games or start to the Premier League. (AP) Newcastle striker Alexander Isak has broken his silence regarding his potential transfer to Liverpool, stating his departure would be “in the best interests of everyone” amid speculation of a £110 million bid from the Merseyside club. The…
Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal (X) Former India spinner R Ashwin admitted that he was a bit shocked not to see the names of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer in Suryakumar Yadav-led 15-member squad for the Asia Cup.The Asia Cup will begin on September 9, with defending champions India set to face hosts United Arab…
Indian Mens T20 Captain Suryakumar Yadav, left, and Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar during the press conference to announce the team for the Cricket Asia Cup 2025 at the BCCI Headquarters in Mumbai, India, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade) Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh lambasted chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar for leaving out two…
India captain Shubman Gill speaks during a press conference at Edgbaston, Birmingham, England, Tuesday July 1, 2025. AP/PTI(AP07_01_2025_000278A) Legendary India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has predicted that Shubman Gill might end up leading the team in T20Is as well, after the 25-year-old was elevated as the team’s vice-captain for the Asia Cup.“Not surprising at all. He…
NEW DELHI: Reacting to India’s squad announcement for the Asia Cup 2025, former India cricketer Maninder Singh lauded the team’s balance but felt that young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal should have been included.“It appears to be a balanced team,” Maninder said.“I think Jaiswal should have been in the team because he is a player who adapts…
