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Podcast listeners surge in India, but ad revenue lags behind

New Delhi, Dec. 23 -- Podcasts are increasingly popular in India, but their advertising revenue remains modest. The number of monthly podcast listeners rose to 177 million in 2024, according to a rep... Read More


Ashes: Cummins, Lyon miss out as Australia name squad for Boxing Day Test

Melbourne, Dec. 23 -- Skipper Pat Cummins and veteran spinner Nathan Lyon have been left out as Australia on Tuesday announced its 15-member squad for the Boxing Day Test against England in Melbourne ... Read More


Captain Pat Cummins out and spin bowler Murphy in for the 4th Ashes test against England

New Delhi, Dec. 23 -- Todd Murphy will replace the injured Nathan Lyon as Australia's spin bowler and captain Pat Cummins as expected will be rested for the fourth Ashes test against England beginning... Read More


Ranchi Royals to bank on experienced mix and local support to shine at Women's HIL

New Delhi, Dec. 23 -- Ahead of the second season of the Women's Hockey India League (HIL), Ranchi Royals are preparing to hit the ground running for a fresh challenge as they begin their campaign in t... Read More


"Nobody can handle pressure as well as these two": Amit Mishra backs 'Ro-Ko' to play 2027 World Cup

New Delhi, Dec. 23 -- Former Indian cricketer Amit Mishra backed the nation's ODI-exclusive stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to be a part of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 squad, saying that the... Read More


Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 logo, theme song, mascot unveiled in Bilaspur

Bilaspur, Dec. 23 -- The logo, theme song and mascot of the first-ever Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) were formally unveiled on Tuesday at the Late BR Yadav Sports Stadium, Bilaspur. The games are sc... Read More


Amit Mishra feels Livingstone's leg spin combined with all-round skill makes him a "good buy" for SRH

New Delhi, Dec. 23 -- Former Indian cricketer Amit Mishra hailed Sunrisers Hyderabad's (SRH) move to pick up explosive England all-rounder Liam Livingstone for Rs 13 crores ahead of the Indian Premier... Read More


"Will inspire more girls to take up cricket": BCCI VP Shukla on pay raise for women domestic cricketers

New Delhi, Dec. 23 -- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla hailed the move to raise the pay of women's domestic cricketers, saying that the move will inspire m... Read More


Change in plans for Virat Kohli after KSCA makes last-minute adjustments to Delhi's Vijay Hazare Trophy match

India, Dec. 23 -- The stage was set for Virat Kohli's return to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium as the experienced India batter was ready to turn up for Delhi in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. However, on the eve... Read More


Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova welcome fourth child

United Kingdom, Dec. 23 -- Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova have welcomed their fourth child together. The 50-year-old singer and the 44-year-old old Russian former tennis player shared a joint p... Read More