The International Cricket Council has announced equal prize money for men and women in World Cups, starting with the Women's T20 World Cup in the UAE next month. The winners will receive USD 2.34 million, marking a significant milestone in cricket history. This decision was made at the ICC Annual Conference in July 2023 ..read more

Kapil Dev believes the prime years of a cricketer's career are between 26 and 34, with fitness determining longevity beyond that. This view is relevant for Indian stars like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who are now over 34 but continue to play in other formats. Kohli emphasizes enjoying the game over chasing records ..read more

India Women skipper Harmanpreet Kaur said that the team's expectation is to win the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024. It is something we as a team have been striving for, for a while, and lifting the trophy will remain our goal ..read more

Filmmaker Meena Longjam's documentary 'Andro Dreams' has been selected for the 13th Iran International FICTS Festival. The film tells the story of Laibi, an elderly woman from Manipur, who sustains an all-girls football club despite economic and societal challenges. The documentary has received international acclaim and highlights the universal themes of resilience and cultural pride ..read more

A report by global players' union FIFPRO highlights that the packed soccer calendar leaves players with as little as 12% of the year to rest. The lack of rest contravenes international health standards, with many players exceeding medical recommendations. FIFPRO is filing a complaint against FIFA's international match calendar for not prioritising player welfare ..read more

The selectors have also recalled right-handed batter Sadaf Shamas, who was also part of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023 in South Africa in place of wicketkeeper-batter Najiha Alvi, who will travel as a reserve player. Fatima Sana (captain), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali (wicket-keeper), Nashra Sundhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal (subject to fitness), Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab and Tuba Hassan ..read more

The ICC has announced the schedule for the 2025 ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup in Malaysia. Sixteen teams will compete in 41 matches from January 18 to February 2. The tournament follows a successful debut in 2023 and features first-time hosts Malaysia and new entrants Samoa. Teams will advance through group stages and Super Six rounds to the finals ..read more

Economic Survey 2024 Highlights: The Economic Survey 2023-24, tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, highlights India's economic resilience despite global uncertainties. The report emphasizes sustained post-Covid recovery, stable inflation, and a positive investment climate driven by public and private sectors. The survey calls for continued domestic efforts to maintain growth and highlights the importance of a tripartite compact involving the government, private sector, and public. With the upcoming budget, Sitharaman will surpass the record for the most budget presentations by a fina ..read more

FIFA sanctioned Canada by deducting six points in the Paris Olympics women's soccer tournament and fined them 200,000 Swiss francs. Three coaches, including Bev Priestman, were banned for one year for spying on New Zealand's training using drones. Canada can appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The penalties came after the scandal was revealed ..read more

The Indian cricket team celebrated a triumphant comeback at Kensington Oval in Barbados as the sun set on a memorable evening. They gathered on the pitch, savoring their victory after clinching the World Test Championship mace and securing the ODI World Cup ..read more