Author: Gargi Raut

After consecutive failures of the Indian Test team against New Zealand and Australia, BCCI released a 10-point policy to change the ‘culture’ in the team. One of the policy mandates was making domestic cricket mandatory for all centrally contracted players. The mandate saw a sudden influx of Indian cricketing giants in the Ranji Trophy, something the fans hadn’t witnessed for a long while. After fans witnessed the likes of Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and more, represent their domestic state teams in India’s premier domestic Test series, it’s time for another of the biggest names in Indian cricket to…

Formula 1 has long been known as one of the most exclusive and competitive sports in the world, where technical complexity and immense financial demands have made it challenging for even the most talented individuals to break through. For women, these challenges have been even more pronounced by systemic biases, a lack of access to funding and limited opportunities to rise through the ranks. Historically, it has been nearly impossible for women to compete on equal footing. However, in the recent past, initiatives like the F1 Academy, W Series and the increased participation of women in F4, GB3 and…

Indian shuttlers had a reasonably good start on day 1 at the Indonesia Masters in Jakarta. However, Day 2 turned out to be way more challenging, with Lakshya Sen and mixed doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila-Tanisha Crasto emerging as the sole winners of the day among the Indian contingent. Indian badminton fans had their eyes peeled on seventh-seeded PV Sindhu who exited India Open 2025 after a close quarter-final match against fifth-seeded Gregoria Tunjung. Following a long injury layoff, Sindhu took the loss in her stride and stated that she was focused on the positives. However, Sindhu’s hopes ended early…

After seven days of action at the India Open 2025 in New Delhi, the country’s shuttlers have travelled to Indonesia in order to partake in the Masters in Jakarta. The Indian contingent had somewhat of a disappointing tournament in Delhi as no Indian shuttler, except the pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, made it past the quarter-finals. The men’s doubles pair also eventually lost out to Malaysia’s Goh-Izzuddin in the semi-finals. Whereas PV Sindhu and Kiran George crashed out in the quarters. On a positive note, the Indian contingent has had a bright start to their tournament in Jakarta.…

The Yonex Sunrise India Open 750 is a premier international tournament that is held annually at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Delhi, and as always fans and players alike anticipated an exciting week of top-class badminton action. However, the tournament’s allure was overshadowed by subpar infrastructure, poor facilities and conditions, making it a frustrating experience for everyone involved. To begin with, the tournament takes place during Delhi’s harsh winters, with temperatures plummeting at night, the stadium is poorly insulated and the stands make for an uncomfortable experience for anyone watching. But the biggest concern of them all is…

India Open 2025 has been a rollercoaster ride for Indian shuttlers that eventually ended in disappointment as they failed to make it past the semi-finals. In fact, the fan-favourite duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were the sole Indian representatives in the last-four, after PV Sindhu and Kiran George lost in the quarter-finals yesterday. Fresh off their semi-final run at the Malaysia Open Super 1000, fans were expecting Satwik-Chirag to break the jinx and move into the finals of the India Open. Badminton fanatics filled the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall to the brim and the stadium was buzzing with…

The Indira Gandhi Stadium in Delhi was filled to the brim as excitement soared for the quarter-finals of India Open 2025. Little did the fans know that they were in for a rollercoaster ride as two out of three Indian quarter-finalists crashed out of the tournament. The fan favourite duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were the only highlights of the day as they won in style against the Korean pair of Yong Jin and Kang Min Hyuk. Satwik-Chirag bring their A-game It was once again the duo of Sat-Chi that made the day worthwhile for the fans. They…

After a disappointing Day 2 for the Indian contingent at India Open 2025, home team shuttlers turned it around for the fans, as Kiran George started the day with an upset win. PV Sindhu and the men’s doubles pair of Satwiksai Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty also advanced to the quarter-finals. Kiran George scripts an upset The 24 year-old up and coming men’s singles player started the day with a bang as he defeated World No. 17 Alex Lanier to become the first Indian to make it to the quarter-finals this year. Kiran surprised everyone with his grit as he saved…

Day 2 of the India Open 2025 promised to be a thrilling affair as enthusiastic crowds filled in at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall in Delhi. Fans were eager to watch their favourite stars, including H.S. Prannoy, Lakshya Sen and international sensation Viktor Axelsen. However, the day ended in disappointment as most of the country’s top players bowed out in the first round of the tournament. Early-exit for Prannoy After an impressive semi-final run at the India Open 2024, expectations were high as Prannoy was making a comeback after a year of health challenges. However, the fan favourite lost in…

India Open 2025 kicked off with a decent fan turnout despite Delhi’s cold. Action on Day 1 was thrilling as India’s best badminton players left it all on the field in front of their home crowd. It was a day full of highs and lows. While PV Sindhu, the duos of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty and Dhruv Kapila-Tanisha Crasto registered wins in the first round, there was also disappointment for Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand Pullela in women’s doubles as they exited the tournament in the first round for second time in a row at the India Open. Sat-Chi’s grit becomes…