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Delhi HC Suspends BFI Directive; Permits Elections Pending Final Ruling

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1 year ago

March 20, 2025

On Wednesday, the Delhi High Court issued a stay on the Boxing Federation of India’s (BFI) directive that restricted representation in the forthcoming elections to only elected members of its affiliated state units.

Justice Mini Pushkarna presided over the hearing of a petition from the Delhi Amateur Boxing Association (DABA) and decided to suspend the BFI’s March 7 circular until the next hearing date. “The operation of the March 7 circular by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) is stayed until the next hearing,” the court stated.

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While the judge affirmed that the election process will continue as planned, including the announcement of results, the final outcome will depend on the court’s resolution of the petition.

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“The election process will proceed independent of the March 7 circular. Results will be declared, but they will be conditional upon the court’s ruling in this case,” the court noted as it postponed the proceedings until August.

The elections are scheduled for March 28.

This dispute arose from the BFI’s final electoral college list, which omitted several nominees due to the March 7 directive. Excluded nominees included Rohit Jainendra Jain and Neeraj Kant Bhatt, put forward by the Delhi Amateur Boxing Association, as well as BJP MP Anurag Thakur, nominated by the Himachal Pradesh Boxing Association.

Recognizing the concerns of the petitioner, the court directed both the Centre and the BFI to respond within four weeks.

The court indicated that the petitioner had made a prima facie case, noting that barring them from participating in the elections could be prejudicial.

The BFI’s March 7 notice, sent to all affiliated state associations, mandated that only “bona fide and duly-elected members during the annual general meeting (properly notified to the BFI) of the state units associated with the BFI” could represent their states or union territories.

Kalita responds to Ajay Singh following suspension

In response to the BFI’s decision to suspend Secretary Hemanta Kalita and Treasurer Digvijay Singh over alleged financial misconduct, Kalita criticized incumbent President Ajay Singh for what he called unfounded charges, stating that both he and the treasurer would seek legal recourse.

Kalita raised concerns about the timing of the suspension letter, asserting that as the election process has commenced and the Returning Officer has assumed control, the President lacks the authority to issue such a letter. “The RO has taken over the federation’s election process, and we are no longer the office bearers of the BFI,” Kalita said in an interview with The Statesman.

He dismissed the accusations against him as groundless, adding, “All financial transactions, including bank cheques, are signed solely by the President and Treasurer, not the Secretary.”

The Secretary of the Assam Amateur Boxing Association further alleged that the BFI President is employing these tactics due to a lack of majority support in the upcoming elections.

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Tim David Faces Criticism for Obscene Celebration against Mumbai Indians

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1 week ago

May 11, 2026

Namma Kudla

IPL 2026 : In a dramatic IPL 2026 clash, Royal Challengers Bengaluru player Tim David has landed in controversy for allegedly making an obscene gesture after his team’s thrilling win against Mumbai Indians.

The incident took place during the 54th match of the Indian Premier League in Raipur. Batting first, Mumbai Indians scored 167 runs in 20 overs and set a competitive target for RCB.

While chasing the target, Royal Challengers Bengaluru needed 15 runs in the final over. The match went down to the last ball, where RCB required two runs for victory. Rasikh Dar helped the team secure a thrilling win in the final delivery.

Soon after the victory, Tim David, who was in the dugout, was seen allegedly showing his middle finger towards the Mumbai Indians camp during the celebrations. The video of the incident quickly went viral on social media and triggered criticism from cricket fans.

Reports suggest that match officials could take disciplinary action against the Australian batter. Under the ICC Code of Conduct, obscene or offensive gestures are considered a serious offence.

Such behaviour usually falls under Level 1 or Level 2 breaches of the ICC rules. Players found guilty can face fines ranging from 50 percent to 100 percent of their match fees. Demerit points may also be added to their disciplinary record. Repeated offences can even lead to suspension from matches.

Similar incidents have happened in the past as well. In 2012, Virat Kohli was fined 50 percent of his match fee for showing the middle finger to spectators during a match in Sydney.

Cricket is widely known as a “gentleman’s game,” and players are expected to maintain discipline and respect on the field. Tim David’s celebration has now sparked debate among fans and experts about sportsmanship in modern cricket.

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Pooran Super over Call Sparks Criticism

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3 weeks ago

April 27, 2026

Namma Kudla

Sports: Lucknow Super Giants’ captain Rishabh Pant faced criticism after a failed Super Over decision against Kolkata Knight Riders. LSG sent Nicholas Pooran and Aiden Markram to bat, with Pooran on strike against Sunil Narine.

Pooran was bowled on the first ball, leading to heavy criticism from fans. Many questioned the decision, especially because Narine had earlier troubled Pooran in a past Super Over.

LSG coach Justin Langer defended the move. He said the team trusted Pooran as he has faced Narine many times and has a strong record against him. He added that teams must back their best players even in difficult moments.

Langer also said Pooran is one of the best T20 players in recent years but is currently low on confidence. He assured that the team is working hard to help him regain form

Despite being at the bottom of the table, LSG remains hopeful. Langer said the team will use the break to improve and aim to win their remaining matches.

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King Kohli Creates Two Records in One Match

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3 weeks ago

April 25, 2026

Namma Kudla

Bengaluru: Virat Kohli made history in a match at the Chinnaswamy Stadium against Gujarat Titans. He achieved two big records in a single game.

Kohli became the first player in Indian Premier League history to hit 800 boundaries. He now has 807 fours. Shikhar Dhawan is second with 768, followed by David Warner and Rohit Sharma.

He also became the third player to hit 300 sixes in IPL. He reached this mark with his first six in the match. Chris Gayle leads with 357 sixes, while Rohit Sharma has 310.