Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has publicly expressed his disapproval of the Impact Player rule in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Speaking on the Club Prairie Podcast, Sharma argued that the rule, which allows teams to bring in a 12th player at any point in a match to replace a player from the XI after the toss, is detrimental to the growth of all-rounders in Indian cricket. Rohit Sharma’s concern for Indian all-rounders Sharma’s concern stems from the fact that the rule could potentially halt the development of all-rounders at the top tier of Indian cricket. He believes that ..read more

Indian wrestlers Deepak Punia and Sujeet Kalkal found themselves in an unexpected predicament at the Dubai International Airport due to unprecedented floods caused by heavy rainfall. Stranded since Tuesday, April 16, 2024, the wrestlers were forced to train at the airport while sleeping on the terminal floor. Deepak Punia, a Paris Olympics medal hopeful in the 86 kg category, and Sujeet Kalkal, competing in the 65 kg weight class, were en route to Bishkek for the Asian Olympic Qualifying tournament. Their journey was disrupted due to the record rainfall that led to floods and caused sever ..read more

KL Rahul, the celebrated cricketer from Karnataka, recently opened up about his journey in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and his connection with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). In a candid conversation on R Ashwin’s YouTube channel, Rahul admitted that as a Karnataka player, it would have been ideal for him to represent RCB. KL Rahul’s love for Karnataka and RCB Rahul’s cricketing journey began in Karnataka, and he made his IPL debut for RCB in 2013. However, the dynamics of the IPL, which involve player auctions and team strategies, led him to play for several franchises ov ..read more

Glenn Maxwell, the dynamic all-rounder from Australia, has been a vital cog in the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) team in the Indian Premier League (IPL). However, recent suggest that Maxwell is likely to miss the upcoming match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) due to a hip strain. Glenn Maxwell took a mental break Maxwell’s absence could be a significant blow to RCB. The Australian all-rounder has been instrumental in providing stability to the middle order and contributing significantly with both bat and ball. However, Maxwell has been struggling with form this season, s ..read more

On this day, 16 years ago, the Indian Premier League (IPL) was born, marking a significant milestone in the history of cricket. The IPL was established by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in 2007. The inception of the IPL was influenced by the Indian Cricket Team’s T20 World Cup triumph in 2007. The inaugural IPL started on this very day (April 18) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. It was Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), now Royal Challengers Bengaluru up for the maiden battle. The IPL witnessed a spectacular start that set the ton ..read more

Murali Sreeshankar, the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games silver medallist has been a beacon of hope for Indian athletics. His journey, however, has been abruptly interrupted due to a knee injury, ruling him out of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Sreeshankar’s rise in the world of athletics has been nothing short of meteoric. He made his mark at the 2023 Asian Athletics Championships in Bangkok, Thailand, where he registered an impressive 8.37m jump. This feat not only helped him clinch a silver medal but also qualified him for the Paris Olympics. His performance at the Asian Games 2023 wa ..read more

Former England batter, Kevin Pietersen, opined that Rishabh Pant will be ready to represent India in the upcoming T20 World Cup, provided that he continues to get game time throughout the rest of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Pietersen heaped praise on the DC captain’s performance in his side’s thumping victory over GT by 6 wickets on April 17 and explained that he has shown ample examples of his fitness to amp up his chances for the T20 World Cup. After a near-fatal car accident in December 2022, Pant made a comeback to cricketing action in the current season of IPL. His performa ..read more

Round 11 of the Candidates 2024 saw some feisty matchups on the cards but resulted in disappointment for the Indian contingent in the Open category at the Great Hall in Toronto on Wednesday. Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi lost their respective games while Gukesh’s draw against Fabiano Caruana saw him slip to the second spot in the standings. Gukesh slips to second spot at Candidates 2024 D Gukesh was pitted against USA’s Fabiano Caruana. Despite his best efforts, Gukesh couldn’t secure a win and the game ended in a draw. This result meant that Gukesh slipped to the joint seco ..read more

Rohtak Rowdies star player Dara Singh had a unforgettable first season in the Pro Panja League. Hailing from Nagpur, Dara is one of the top armwrestlers in the country, having won a gold medal at the Nationals last year.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Pro Panja League (@propanjaleague) Dara Singh run in season 1 was phenomenal. Ahead of the second season, the Sports India Show had the opportunity to chat with Dara Singh to learn about his plan for season 2 and also about his preparations. Exclusive Interview with Dara Singh 1) How is your training going? Okay tr ..read more

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma shared his views on the potential participation of former captain MS Dhoni in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Sharma’s comments have sparked considerable interest among cricket fans worldwide, given Dhoni’s legendary status and significant contributions to Indian cricket. Rohit Sharma on utilizing MS Dhoni for T20 WC During a conversation on the “Club Prairie Fire” podcast, Sharma was asked about the possibility of Dhoni’s return for the T20 World Cup. Sharma responded by saying, “It will be hard to convince MS Dhoni for the T20 World Cup. He is sick and ti ..read more