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Multiple conversations have been heard in the Kolkata Maidan regarding Mumbai City FC’s defensive stalwart, Mehtab Singh. Although Mehtab still has one year left on his contract with the Islanders, both Kolkata giants — Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal FC — have identified him as a prime target to bolster their defensive line for the upcoming season. Much like last summer’s transfer saga involving Lalengmawia Ralte (Apuia), where both arch-rivals locked horns off the pitch, a similar battle could be on the cards — this time for Mehtab. The 25-year-old has consistently been one of Indian football’s standout…

Cricket Australia has given their players the option to choose between returning to India for the completion of the 2025 IPL, or to opt out of the tournament. There is uncertainty surrounding the return of players such as Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Mitchell Marsh and Josh Hazlewood. The statement issued by CA comes in the backdrop of BCCI announcing the resumption of IPL from May 17 in the aftermath of the ceasefire announced by India and Pakistan. Australia are also scheduled to play the World Test Championship final against South Africa, starting on June 11, at Lord’s. So, the Australian…

NorthEast United FC are delighted to announce that Alaaeddine Ajaraie, the 2024-25 Indian Super League (ISL) Golden Boot and the Golden Ball winner, will stay with the club for the 2025-26 season. Ajaraie joined NorthEast United FC at the start of the 2024-25 campaign on a contract that included an option for a second year, contingent upon meeting specific performance criteria. Following a stellar debut season in Indian football, the Moroccan forward fulfilled those requirements, automatically activating the contract extension. Ajaraie was also keen to continue his journey with the club and had expressed his desire to stay on and…

Hockey India has announced the 24-member Indian Women’s Hockey Team that will travel to Europe for the upcoming leg of the FIH Pro League 2024-25, to be held in London, Antwerp, and Berlin from 14 to 29 June. During this leg, India will face Australia, Argentina, Belgium, and China twice each, beginning their campaign against Australia on 14 June. Midfielder Salima Tete has been named Captain of the side, while forward Navneet Kaur will serve as the Vice-Captain. The team features goalkeepers Savita and Bichu Devi Kharibam. The defensive line-up includes Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Jyoti, Suman Devi Thoudam, Jyoti Singh,…

Kylian Mbappe gave Real Madrid a 2-0 lead inside 14 minutes, and scored an El Clasico hat-trick, but Hansi Flick’s Barcelona stormed back to win 4-3 in a dramatic game at the Olympic Stadium in Montjuic. Both sides had other strikes chalked off by VAR, and the result has more or less ensured that Barcelona will be LaLiga champions. With just three rounds of matches remaining, they now lead Real by seven points. Real looked right back in the title race in the first quarter hour, especially when a rash challenge from Wojciech Szczesny on Mbappe have Real a penalty.…

Indian shooters Kynan Chenai and Sabeera Haris secured a bronze medal in the Trap Mixed Team event as the third stage of the ISSF Shotgun World Cup wrapped up in Nicosia, Cyprus. The Indian duo edged past Turkey’s Tolga Tuncer and Pelin Kaya in a closely contested bronze medal match, winning 34-33 at the Cyprus Olympic Shooting Range. In the qualification round, Kynan and Sabeera placed fourth out of 34 participating teams with a combined score of 142 over 75 shots each. Sabeera delivered a strong performance with rounds of 23, 25, and 24 for a total of 72, while…

According to reports, Virat Kohli has informed the Indian board that he is all set to retire from Test cricket. However, as per the Indian Express, the board’s administrators are trying to persuade him to take back the decision. The Indian stalwart has been going through a bad patch in Test cricket in the recent past. The middle-order batter has accrued just 2028 runs at an average of 30.72 over his last 39 Tests. His overall Test average, too, has been on a downward slide, currently standing at 46.85. Kohli also failed to make an impression during the tour of…

The Neeraj Chopra Classic Javelin throw meet, which was scheduled to take place on May 24, in Bengaluru, has been postponed in the backdrop of India-Pakistan tensions. The organisers of the event shared a statement on social media platforms, “In light of the current situation, the inaugural edition of the NC Classic stands postponed until further notice,” the statement noted. “This decision has been made after careful thought and consultation, with the well-being of athletes, stakeholders, and the broader community as the top priority. “We believe in the unifying power of sport. But, in this critical moment, standing firm with…

East Bengal FC are rebuilding their squad for the upcoming season. Just a day after offering a contract extension to Keralite winger PV Vishnu, sources have now revealed that the club is in advanced talks with Mumbai City FC winger Bipin Singh. Efforts are on to get players from Punjab FC and even I-League side Shillong Lajong FC. Earlier, RevSportz had reported that Bipin was East Bengal’s primary target in the upcoming transfer window. The Red-and-Gold brigade seems determined to secure the experienced winger’s services and is leaving no stone unturned to finalise the deal. Kerala Blasters have also entered…

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BBCI) has suspended the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season for one week in view of the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan. The decision was taken after consultations with the central government and the various stakeholders. In the present climate, with various parts of northern and western India on high alert and many airports closed, it wasn’t feasible to continue with the competition. It was also felt that the carnival-like atmosphere around the matches wouldn’t be appropriate at a time when Indians have been killed by cross-border shelling. “The decision was…