Goa: Indian football is facing one of its gravest challenges yet as the All India Football Federation (AIFF) fails to secure a commercial partner for its flagship tournament, the Indian Super League (ISL). The deadline for submitting Request for Proposals (RFP) was set for 7th November, but no bids were received. This development has cast a shadow over the future of the country’s top football league. With less than a month left for the current commercial contract with Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) to expire on 8th December, AIFF is now exploring alternative ways to raise funds. Reliance Group-owned FSDL had initially shown interest in renewing the contract but later withdrew, creating uncertainty for clubs and players who may face significant financial setbacks. Tender P...

Brisbane: Indian young opener Abhishek Sharma created history in the fifth T20 International against Australia at the Gabba today, becoming the fastest player in T20I cricket history to reach 1,000 runs. Sharma achieved this milestone in just 528 balls, surpassing Suryakumar Yadav’s previous record of 573 balls. Breaking Records, Leaving Legends BehindSharma’s explosive batting left fans and critics astounded. By reaching 1,000 T20I runs in merely 28 innings, he became the fastest in terms of balls faced, though he ranks fifth in terms of innings. His record-breaking feat also overtook notable international hitters like Phil Salt, Glenn Maxwell, Andre Russell, and Finn Allen. While Sharma’s remarkable strike rate demonstrates his aggressive style, he did receive some help from Austra...