Indian sports wrap, December 16: India to host first-ever UCI 2.2 cycling event in Bajaj Pune Grand Tour next month

Indian sports wrap, December 16: India to host first-ever UCI 2.2 cycling event in Bajaj Pune Grand Tour next month

Bringing you the major updates, scores, and results of Indians from the world of sports on Tuesday. CYCLING India to host first-ever UCI 2.2 cycling event in Bajaj Pune Grand Tour next month A historic moment awaits India’s cycling landscape as the country is set to host the first-ever UCI 2.2 Bajaj Pune Grand Tour…

Father’s dream fuels IPL fairytale as Mukul Choudhary bags Rs. 2.60 crore deal with LSG

Father’s dream fuels IPL fairytale as Mukul Choudhary bags Rs. 2.60 crore deal with LSG

A die-hard cricket fan, Dalip Kumar Choudhary always wanted his son to play the sport. But hailing from Jhunjhunu in Rajasthan, he did not know how to fulfil his dream. While there were economic challenges, resources were also scarce in the small district town. But Dalip never gave up on his dream. After teaching in…

Sumit Nagal to lead India’s challenge at the milestone 10th edition of Bengaluru Open

Sumit Nagal to lead India’s challenge at the milestone 10th edition of Bengaluru Open

Bengaluru, 16 December 2025: The Bengaluru Open is set to return for its landmark 10th edition, scheduled to take place from 5 to 11 January 2026 at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium, Bengaluru. A flagship event on the ATP Challenger Tour, the tournament continues to grow in stature as one of India’s most prominent international tennis…

Who is Krains Fuletra bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad at IPL 2026 Auction?

Who is Krains Fuletra bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad at IPL 2026 Auction?

Krains Fuletra was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad for a price of Rs 30 lakhs at the IPL 2026 auction being held in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. The Saurashtra spinner will play in the IPL for the first time, although he has been a net bowler with franchises before, including in 2025 with Sunrisers Hyderabad. Fuletra’s…

Who is Mangesh Yadav, the left-arm pacer who shook up MP T20 league, bought by RCB for Rs. 5.2 crore

Who is Mangesh Yadav, the left-arm pacer who shook up MP T20 league, bought by RCB for Rs. 5.2 crore

Royal Challengers Bengaluru bought Madhya Pradesh pacer Mangesh Yadav for Rs. 5.20 crore at the IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Mangesh entered the auction at a base price of Rs. 30 lakh, with RCB opening the bidding. Sunrisers Hyderabad soon joined the contest, triggering a steady escalation as both franchises weighed the…

IPL 2026 Auction: Mustafizur Rahman sold to Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs. 9.20 crore

IPL 2026 Auction: Mustafizur Rahman sold to Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs. 9.20 crore

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman was sold to Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs. 9.20 crore at the IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. The left-arm pacer, renowned for his cutters, was with Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025 after being signed as an injury replacement for Jake Fraser-McGurk. The 30-year-old boasts an impressive T20 record,…

INS vs SA, 4th T20I: India aims for series victory against South Africa in Lucknow

INS vs SA, 4th T20I: India aims for series victory against South Africa in Lucknow

It was that time of the year when cricketers across the world were glued to the screens, waiting with bated breath to know whether they hit the jackpot. Amid all the attention on the IPL mini-auction in Abu Dhabi, there were far more pressing matters at hand for India and South Africa.  The Men in…

IND v SA, Fourth T20I: Nortje backs Proteas to keep series alive

IND v SA, Fourth T20I: Nortje backs Proteas to keep series alive

Anrich Nortje backed South Africa’s approach heading into the must-win game against India ahead of the fourth T20I. The Proteas’ batting collapses have cost them dearly in the two losses, and the pacer said the team is aware of where it needs to improve. “There’s a lot of learning to be taken from these games….

IPL Auction 2026: Prashant Veer’s price explodes from Rs 30 lakh to Rs 14.20 crore

IPL Auction 2026: Prashant Veer’s price explodes from Rs 30 lakh to Rs 14.20 crore

Prashant Veer’s IPL value exploded on Tuesday, with Chennai Super Kings paying Rs. 14.20 crore for the Uttar Pradesh all-rounder at the IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi, a staggering 47.3 times his base price of Rs. 30 lakh. CSK had to see off early interest from Rajasthan Royals and a late challenge from Sunrisers…