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After 18 long years, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have finally claimed their maiden IPL title, defeating Punjab Kings by six runs in a thrilling final. Virat Kohli, the face of RCB, broke into tears as the long-cherished dream became reality at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

By The Sampadak Express Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met with Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the 14-year-old batting sensation of Rajasthan Royals, at the Patna airport...

Shubman Gill has been named captain of India’s 19-member squad for the upcoming five-Test series against England, marking a new era after Rohit Sharma’s retirement from the format. The squad sees the return of Karun Nair after seven years and the omission of veteran pacer Mohammed Shami. Rishabh Pant takes on the role of vice-captain, while Arshdeep Singh earns his maiden Test call-up.

The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has announced the launch of the Shooting League of India (SLI), an IPL-style franchise-based shooting competition set to debut from November 20 to December 2. Featuring top Indian and international shooters across pistol, rifle, and shotgun disciplines, the league aims to elevate the sport through a structured, professional format. With eight teams, tier-based player classifications, and a transparent governance model, SLI is set to redefine competitive shooting in India. The official logo will be unveiled in New Delhi on June 4.

India’s javelin ace Neeraj Chopra made history at the 2025 Doha Diamond League by breaching the 90-metre mark for the first time in his career with a stunning 90.23m throw. Despite the record-breaking feat, Chopra had to settle for second place as Germany’s Julian Weber snatched victory in dramatic fashion with a final throw of 91.06m.