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Koustav Sengupta is a Senior Sub-Editor at India TV, driving impactful sports coverage since January 2025. With 4+ years of experience in content creation, planning, and interviews, he blends editorial sharpness with a passion for sports journalism. Formerly at CricTracker, he shaped key content strategies as a desk reporter. A Journalism graduate from Sister Nivedita University, Koustav is especially keen on football analytics. Off the clock, he's a thriller buff and a devoted football follower. He can be reached at koustavsengupta@indiatv.com

City Football Group officially exits Mumbai City, other investors to follow suit as ISL in turmoil?
Football | Dec 25, 2025, 01:35 PM
City Football Group exits Indian football by selling its 65% stake in Mumbai City FC after six years, citing prolonged uncertainty and lack of league action. The move highlights deeper structural issues in Indian football as ISL remains stalled and investors grow wary.
Steve Smith on course to surpass Virat Kohli in elite list during Boxing Day Test vs England at MCG
Cricket | Dec 25, 2025, 12:39 PM
Steve Smith will lead Australia in the Boxing Day Test with Pat Cummins rested and is closing in on a major milestone. Just two catches will take him past Virat Kohli on the all-time international catches list as Australia chase a 4-0 Ashes lead.
How did MS Dhoni play influential role in Jharkhand's SMAT win? Former India player reveals details
Cricket | Dec 25, 2025, 12:00 PM
Jharkhand’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title was built on smart planning and MS Dhoni’s behind-the-scenes guidance, as Shahbaz Nadeem revealed. He claimed that the star cricketer followed the season closely and was in constant touch with JSCA to groom the players.
Ricky Ponting hails Mitchell Starc, says 'don't think I've seen him bowl better'
Cricket | Dec 25, 2025, 10:40 AM
Mitchell Starc dominates 2025 cricket with 51 Test wickets at 17.15, excelling in Australia’s 3-0 Ashes lead. Ricky Ponting praises his evolved skills, including wobble seam and in-swingers, making him a complete, lethal fast-bowling force.
Steve Smith to return as Australia captain in Boxing Day Test vs England? Veteran shares update
Cricket | Dec 25, 2025, 10:14 AM
Steve Smith has confirmed that he is fit to play the fourth Ashes Test against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The veteran will also lead the side as regular captain Pat Cummins is ruled out for the remainder of the series. Australia lead Ashes 3-0.
Real Madrid demand full access to FC Barcelona's financial records, as Negreira case intensifies
Football | Dec 25, 2025, 08:20 AM
Real Madrid have requested full access to Barcelona’s financial records in the Negreira case, seeking audits, internal reports, and documents on payments to former referee Jose Mara Enriquez Negreira. RM president Florentino Perez called it “the most serious controversy the sport has faced.”
Australia opt for all-pace attack in Boxing Day Test vs England, Usman Khawaja to retain spot
Cricket | Dec 25, 2025, 07:27 AM
Australia will field an all-pace attack for the Boxing Day Test with Steve Smith returning as captain. Jhye Richardson, Michael Neser, and Brendan Doggett are in contention, while Usman Khawaja holds his spot with the returning Smith replacing Josh Inglis.

Hardik Singh recommended for Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, 24 athletes shortlisted for Arjuna award
Other Sports | Dec 25, 2025, 07:02 AM
Hardik Singh is the sole recommendation for this year’s Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, while 24 athletes including Divya Deshmukh, Tejaswin Shankar, Aarti Pal, Mehuli Ghosh and Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand, have been recommended for the Arjuna Awards. No cricketer features this time.
Boxing Day Test 2025: History, significance and what is at stake at MCG?
Cricket | Dec 25, 2025, 06:35 AM
The Boxing Day Test was first played in 1950 and over the years have been an annual affair in Australian cricket. Played at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, it attracts a massive crowd and in 2025, it won't be any different, despite England being 3-0 down already in the ongoing Ashes.
FC Goa players pause play during ACL 2 to highlight ISL's uncertainty
Football | Dec 24, 2025, 11:44 PM
FC Goa paused play briefly in their AFC Champions League Two match against FC Istiklol to highlight uncertainty in Indian football, amid the ISL’s stalled operations following the MRA expiry and rejected club proposals for league ownership.
Steve Smith shares details of his injury that ruled him out of third Ashes Test in Adelaide
Cricket | Dec 24, 2025, 11:18 PM
Steve Smith missed the third Ashes Test due to vertigo, struggling to track the ball and feeling dizzy. Replaced by Usman Khawaja, he will return for the fourth Test and use specialised exercises and anti-glare patches to manage the condition.
Ravi Shastri tipped to become England's new head coach after Ashes drubbing
Cricket | Dec 24, 2025, 10:55 PM
After England’s 3–0 Ashes loss, Monty Panesar suggested replacing coach Brendon McCullum with former India coach Ravi Shastri, citing his success against Australia, while McCullum expressed uncertainty about his future and focused on team development.
Yash Dayal denied anticipatory bail for alleged rape case by Jaipur POCSO court
Cricket | Dec 24, 2025, 10:33 PM
Jaipur POCSO court denied anticipatory bail to cricketer Yash Dayal, accused of raping a minor who alleged he exploited her under the pretext of advancing her cricket career. The case threatens his IPL and domestic cricket future amid ongoing investigations.

What happened in today’s Vijay Hazare Trophy matches? Kohli, Rohit and Suryavanshi hit centuries
Cricket | Dec 24, 2025, 09:46 PM
Vijay Hazare Trophy highlights: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and teen Vaibhav Suryavanshi smash centuries as Delhi, Mumbai, and Bihar register big wins. Record-breaking innings steal the spotlight on December 24. Check all scores and performances.
Mitchell Starc on course to break major Test record in Boxing Day Ashes Test in Melbourne
Cricket | Dec 24, 2025, 08:40 PM
Mitchell Starc is closing in on the World Test Championship wicket record after taking 22 wickets in three Ashes Tests. With 213 WTC wickets, he needs 11 more to surpass Nathan Lyon and Pat Cummins, possibly in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.
Temba Bavuma confirms Bumrah, Pant's apology for ‘bauna’ comment, addresses Conrad remarks
Cricket | Dec 24, 2025, 07:20 PM
Temba Bavuma revealed that Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant apologised to him for the ‘bauna’ remark during the Test series, while also addressing the backlash over South Africa coach Shukri Conrad’s controversial “grovel” comment.
Bihar register second-biggest victory in List A cricket history, decimate Arunachal Pradesh in VHT
Cricket | Dec 24, 2025, 05:46 PM
Bihar registered a mammoth win of 397 runs against Arunachal Pradesh in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. Vaibhav Suryavanshi was adjudged POTM for his knock of 190 runs. Meanwhile, it is the second-biggest victory by runs in List A cricket history.
Virat Kohli moves closer to Sachin Tendulkar's world record with century vs Andhra in VHT
Cricket | Dec 24, 2025, 05:34 PM
Virat Kohli scored his 58th List A century against Andhra in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy clash at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. He moved closer to Sachin Tendulkar's world record of most List A centuries. In the meantime, Delhi are inches closer to registering their maiden win.
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma in Vijay Hazare Trophy: Where to watch VHT live on TV and stream online?
Cricket | Dec 24, 2025, 07:25 AM
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will make rare domestic appearances in the Vijay Hazare Trophy on December 24. Both stars, featuring for Delhi and Mumbai respectively, aim to carry their strong ODI form into the tournament. Check where to watch VHT live on TV and stream online.
New Zealand announce ODI, T20I squad for India series; Kane Williamson's name missing
Cricket | Dec 23, 2025, 10:12 PM
New Zealand have announced their ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming tour to India. Kane Williamson's name has been missing from the series due to the SA20. Meanwhile, Jayden Lennox has earned his maiden international call-up for the India series.

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