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Indian all-rounder Axar Patel continued his fine run in ICC white-ball events, contributing plenty as a designated number five batter, spinner and fielder during Men in Blue`s title-winning ICC Champions…
Cricketing nostalgia was at its peak as the India Masters rode a power-packed half-century from Yuvraj Singh and a four-wicket burst from left-arm spinner Shahbaz Nadeem to storm into the…
Charismatic West Indian Dwayne Bravo, who replaced Gautam Gambhir as mentor at Kolkata Knight Riders, on Thursday said he will mix some elements from the former KKR strategist`s blueprint with…
After Mumbai Indians marched into their second WPL final with a 47-run win over Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator, captain Harmanpreet Kaur said she was really happy with the way…
Hayley Matthews followed up her knock of 77 by picking 3-31 as Mumbai Indians set up a title clash in Women`s Premier League (WPL) 2025 with the Delhi Capitals after…
Fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is set to miss the initial IPL 2025 matches for five-time champions Mumbai Indians due to his ongoing recovery from a back injury which has kept…
Cricket Australia extended warm wishes to everyone celebrating the vibrant festival of Holi. It also took the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Trophy to Holi events in Melbourne, giving cricket…
The Indian cricket team, fresh from their historic Champions Trophy triumph, head into a break from international cricket. With the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) set to…
One of the most charismatic batters India has produced, Yuvraj Singh turned back the clock in the Indian Masters League on Thursday. Yuvraj smashed a whopping 59 runs from 30…
Bruno Fernandes netted a hat-trick as Manchester United beat Real Sociedad 4-1 in their Europa League last-16 second leg on Thursday, while Tottenham bounced back to edge AZ Alkmaar 3-2…
Lionel Messi came off the bench and scored as Inter Miami eased into the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on Thursday with a 2-0 win at Jamaica’s Cavalier to…
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 captaincy line-up is officially completed after Delhi Capitals became the 10th franchise to confirm the name of its skipper. DC, who were tasked with…
Did India really have an advantage by playing all of their games in Dubai over the course of the ICC Champions Trophy? Opinions on the topic are divided, with different…
Former Pakistan cricket team star Basit Ali included six Indian cricketers in his ‘Team of the Tournament’ for Champions Trophy 2025 with Rohit Sharma being his captain. India did not…
Attempts to include Anurag Thakur in the electoral college for the upcoming Boxing Federation of India (BFI) elections were quashed after the former sports minister’s name was not included in…
South Africa batting great AB de Villiers hailed Rohit Sharma’s record as a batter and captain after the India skipper lifted the ICC Champions Trophy and put an end to…
Pakistan cricket is currently under intense scrutiny. Their tea, got knocked out of the Champions Trophy in the group stage and even had one of the worst run-rates in the…
A funny interaction between former Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni and wife Sakshi during Rishabh Pant‘s sister Sakshi’s wedding has gone viral on social media. A lot of videos…
All 50 Pakistan players – 45 men and 5 women – went unsold in The Hundred draft. While Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana, Yusra Amir, Iram Javed, and Jaweria Rauf did…
In the WPL 2025 semi-final match against Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Giants skipper Ashleigh Gardner won the toss and elected to bowl first. The winner of the semi-final will clash against…
India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal will return to Northamptonshire for the 2025 County Championship cricket season. Chahal played for the club in 2024, and his contract for this year will run…
Hayley Matthews followed up her knock of 77 by picking 3-31 as Mumbai Indians set up a title clash in Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 with the Delhi Capitals after…
KL Rahul has been consistently performing irrespective of his position in the batting lineup. But he stated that he would be comfortable coming to bat in the top order. KL…
Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Sanju Samson hailed the former Indian skipper and head coach Rahul Dravid’s leadership ability and opened up on what he is trying to learn from it,…
Punjab Kings (PBKS) have begun their training camp ahead of the commencement of Season 18 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) here on Thursday, starting their preparations for the mega…
Three-time Paralympic champion long jumper Vanessa Low of Australia lived up to her top billing as she easily clinched gold in T61-64 class while India’s Paris Games medallist Preethi Pal…
Captain Kylian Mbappe returned to the France squad named Thursday for this month’s UEFA Nations League quarter-final against Croatia, as Paris Saint-Germain teenager Desire Doue earned a first call-up. Mbappe,…
Veteran Bangladesh batter Mahmudullah on Wednesday announced his retirement from international cricket. “I have decided to retire from international cricket,” the 39-year-old, who retired from Tests in 2021 and T20Is…
UEFA on Thursday said it would consider a potential rule change after Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez‘s penalty was controversially disallowed in their Champions League shootout loss to Real Madrid.…
Bayern Munich on Thursday announced Joshua Kimmich had signed a four-year extension to his contract that had been set to expire at the end of the season. Germany international Kimmich…
Australia legend Ricky Ponting believes Rohit Sharma is still going strong and a sense of unfinished business was behind his decision to continue playing and leading India in the 50-over…
Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore revealed the reason behind choosing Ajinkya Rahane as the skipper of the defending champions instead of going with their record-signing Venkatesh Iyer. Before the…
Delhi Capitals vice-captain Jemimah Rodrigues stated that the long gap between the last league match and the Women`s Premier League (WPL) final has re-energized the side. Further, she said that…
Pakistan cricket is going throuhg a turmoil following the national team’s early exit from the Champions Trophy. Pakistan, the hosts of the tournament, failed to reach the semi-finals, suffering defeats…
Lakshya Sen delivered a clinical performance to enter the quarterfinals of the All-England Open Badminton Championships, securing a dominant straight-game win over Indonesia’s Jonathan Christie (21-13, 21-10) in Birmingham on…
Former world champion Jacques Villeneuve has backed Lewis Hamilton to cement his place at Ferrari while picking Lando Norris as the favourite for the title ahead of the Formula 1…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday increased the players’ match fee for the National T20 Championship after its decision to enforce a pay cut faced severe backlash. The PCB…
Charismatic West Indian Dwayne Bravo, who replaced Gautam Gambhir as mentor at Kolkata Knight Riders, on Thursday said he will mix some elements from the former KKR strategist’s blueprint with…
Kolkata Knight Riders star all-rounder and newly appointed vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer on Thursday said he cannot ignore the scrutiny surrounding his Rs 23.75-crore price tag but is determined to fulfil…
England cricket team batter Harry Brook has been banned from the Indian Premier League (IPL) for two years after opting out of IPL 2025 despite being picked by Delhi Capitals…
Dropped from the Pakistan T20 squad for the series in New Zealand, former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has decided to skip the National T20 Championship. Babar, Muhammad Rizwan and fast…
KL Rahul has been performing consistently irrespective of his position in the batting order but given a choice, the stylish keeper-batter would be “most comfortable” occupying one of the top-order…
Former India captain MS Dhoni was one of the biggest star attractions during wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant‘s sister Sakshi’s wedding. Dhoni arrived in Mussoorie on Tuesday evening, along with his wife,…
Former India keeper-batter Farokh Engineer on Thursday paid rich tributes to his teammate Syed Abid Ali and said he was a “grossly underestimated cricketer” despite his versatility and ability to…
As the 2025 Formula 1 season gets underway at the Australian Grand Prix, reigning world champion Max Verstappen has acknowledged that Red Bull might not be the fastest team at…
Australian cricket team star pacer Mitchell Starc believes that India had a clear advantage during the Champions Trophy 2025 as they played at just one venue. India played all of…
India’s women’s singles campaign in the All England Championships ended with Malvika Bansod losing in straight games against two-time world champion Akane Yamaguchi of Japan in the pre-quarterfinals here on…
Building on their successful streak from the opening day, Indian athletes once again showcased outstanding performances on the second day of the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025. With two…
Wayne Rooney thinks former side Manchester United look “lost” and “scared” on the pitch and that “10 to 15 players need to leave the club”. Fallen giants United are a…
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann on Thursday recalled the in-form Leon Goretzka and Karim Adeyemi to his squad for the two-legged Nations League quarter-final tie with Italy. Injuries to key players…
Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants Eliminator LIVE Score Updates, WPL 2025: Gujarat Giants (GG) captain Ashleigh Gardner won the toss and opted to bowl against Mumbai Indians (MI) in the…
The “unwarranted” speculation on Rohit Sharma‘s retirement during the Champions Trophy irked former captain Dilip Vengsarkar to no end as he believes greats like the current India skipper deserve time…
Tearaway England pacer Mark Wood has been ruled out of all forms of cricket for four months after undergoing left knee surgery, caused by a ligament damage he suffered during…
Australian cricket team fast bowler Mitchell Starc had high praise for the Indian cricket team after their impressive Champions Trophy 2025 triumph. India defeated Australia in the semifinals and went…
A video showing Ravindra Jadeja colliding with New Zealand fast bowler Will O’Rourke during the Champions Trophy 2025 celebrations has gone viral on social media. Just after scoring the winning…
Former Pakistan cricketers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Hafeez hailed India all-rounder Hardik Pandya for his exploits in the recently-concluded Champions Trophy. Hardik played cameos of 28 and 18 in the…
It was a sensational Champions Trophy 2025 campaign for the Indian cricket team as the Rohit Sharma-led side won the title without losing a single match. The competition was filled…
There seems to be no end to the drama surrounding Pakistan’s disastrous Champions Trophy campaign. Pakistan, who entered the tournament as defending champions and hosts, crashed out in the group…
Australia Test opener Usman Khawaja has opted out of Queensland’s upcoming Sheffield Shield match against South Australia, where a win would seal their spot in the final. Khawaja was not…
Pakistan team arrived in Christchurch on Thursday ahead of their T20I series opener against New Zealand on March 16. Pakistan are set to play five T20Is and three ODIs during…
Following India’s Champions Trophy triumph in Dubai last week, pacer Harshit Rana returned to his hometown, Delhi, in the early hours of Tuesday. On his arrival at the Indira Gandhi…
“Very sad news, he was a lion-hearted cricketer who did anything the team needed. Despite being an all-rounder who batted in the middle-order, he opened the batting when needed. took…
Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson is still not over Jos Buttler no longer being part of the team, and if he had his way, he would do away with the…
Mumbai Indians, winners of the inaugural WPL edition in 2023, have a chance to regain the title after failing to enter the final last year. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led MI will…
Former India all-rounder Syed Abid Ali passed away in California on Wednesday, at the age of 83. The right-arm medium pacer claimed 47 wickets in 29 Tests from 1967 to…
The “unwarranted” speculation on Rohit Sharma’s retirement during the Champions Trophy irked former captain Dilip Vengsarkar to no end as he believes greats like the current India skipper deserve time…
After addressing the media post-match on Tuesday, Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Smriti Mandhana was making her way to the players’ change room beside the Cooch Behar Room of the Brabourne…
India head coach Gautam Gambhir had a rare reunion with former teammate MS Dhoni on Wednesday, as both attended wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant‘s sister Sakshi’s wedding in Mussoorie. While Dhoni had…
The Indian Premies League (IPL) 2025 begins on March 22 and all the teams have started their preparation. Rajasthan Royals is no exception. However, visual showed on Wednesday, that their…
India’s Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the second round of the men’s doubles competition at the All England Championships, registering a straight-game victory over Denmark’s Daniel Lundgaard and…
Former Australian spinner Stuart MacGill was found guilty of involvement in a cocaine deal on Thursday, but cleared of participating in large-scale drug supply. A Sydney District Court jury acquitted…
Australian legend Ricky Ponting believes New Zealand were near flawless in their run at the ICC Champions Trophy and they can be proud of their runner-up finish in the tournament,…
Former Pakistani cricketer Danish Kaneria has alleged that he faced huge discrimination in Pakistan and his career was destroyed. Kaneria said he did not get equal values and respect in…
It has been a topsy turvy journey for Shreyas Iyer since 2024. The Indian cricket team batter was left out of the BCCI central contracts but he went on to…
Yuzvendra Chahal, who is currently preparing for the IPL 2025 with his new team Punjab Kings, has a habit of being the entertainer of his squad. His reels with former…
Rohit Sharma‘s one statement after the Champions Trophy 2025 elated the whole nation. There was a lot of speculation about his career future, but Rohit Sharma allayed all those fears…
Marco Asensio starred as Aston Villa beat 10-man Club Brugge 3-0 on Wednesday to book a Champions League quarter-final clash with Paris Saint-Germain. Asensio came off the bench to strike…
Former New Zealand pacer and ex-Mumbai Indians (MI) bowling coach Shane Bond said that another injury at the same spot where Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah had his surgery could…
Arsenal drew 2-2 with PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday to complete an emphatic 9-3 aggregate win and set up a Champions League quarter-final against holders Real Madrid. The Gunners demolished the…
Real Madrid produced a gritty display to reach the Champions League quarter-finals with a 4-2 win on penalties against rivals Atletico Madrid, following a 1-0 defeat after extra time on…
Former wicketkeeper batter Kamran Akmal addressed the recent controversy surrounding the absence of a representative from host nation Pakistan during the prize distribution ceremony of the recently concluded Champions Trophy.…
Former Indian cricket team skipper MS Dhoni found himself in a bit of controversy after he refused to speak about the recent Champions Trophy 2025 triumph. The Rohit Sharma-led side…
Star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya made headlines once again, this time for breaking a sensational record previously held by Virat Kohli. Following India’s triumph in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy…
India`s failure to qualify for the World Test Championship final is expected to cost Lord`s nearly 4 million pounds in revenue when it hosts the five-day match in June. After…
Varun Chakravarthy was at his finest in the recently-concluded 2025 Champions Trophy, finishing as the second-highest wicket-taker of the tournament. The Indian spinner impressed one and all with his disciplined…
Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid LIVE Streaming, UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid face Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their highly-anticipated Champions League Round Of 16 encounter on Wednesday.…
Ahead of the IPL 2025, Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Sanju Samson described how much he values spending time with former India and Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni. Ahead of…
India delivered a stellar performance on the second day of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 with Rinku Hooda emerging as the standout star in the men’s javelin events.…
India’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 triumph saw the team click as a unit, with different sets of players pitching in at different points in time. A complete performance was witnessed…
Speaking exclusively in the SuperStar series on JioHotstar, Sanju Samson spoke about 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi and the advice he would give to a young talent like him. He said “The…
Olympian wrestler and Congress MLA from Haryana, Vinesh Phogat, on Wednesday opposed the decision of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to lift the suspension of the Wrestling Federation…
The newly crowned ICC Champions Trophy 2025 winners India had plenty of beneficiaries in the latest ODI Rankings, with young opener Shubman Gill retained his top spot, skipper Rohit Sharma…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has thanked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for successfully hosting the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 and to the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) for the…
Bangladesh’s veteran all-rounder Mahmudullah has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to a remarkable career spanning over 17 years. The 39-year-old announced on social media on Wednesday,…
Indian cricket team all-rounder Hardik Pandya‘s picture on social media following the Champions Trophy victory broke a sensational record belonging to Virat Kohli. Hardik recreated his iconic T20 World Cup…
Former India all-rounder Syed Abid Ali, who was known for his versatility and sharp fielding skills, died on Wednesday after a prolonged illness. He was 83. He was part of…
Runs from the likes of Shreyas Iyer and K L Rahul on slow pitches of Dubai contributed immensely to India’s title-winning run at the Champions Trophy 2025. Following a roller-coaster…
Varun Chakravarthy’s late inclusion in India’s Champions Trophy squad proved to be an X-factor for the team in the eight-team competition, which came to a grand conclusion with the Rohit…
The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) on Wednesday rejected Anurag Thakur’s nomination for inclusion in the electoral college finalised for the March 28 elections, saying the former Sports Minister was…
Star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu suffered an inexplicable meltdown, bowing out of the All England Championships with a three-game loss to Korea’s Kim Ga Eun in the women’s singles opening…