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Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim announced his retirement from ODI cricket with immediate effect. Mushfiqur Rahim was part of Bangladesh`s team that exited the Champions Trophy 2025. He took to his…
John Cena turned heel after being the ‘Hero’ of WWE for 20 years and ‘surrendered’ his soul to The Rock. In a bid to become a 17-time World Champion, Cena…
New Zealand opening batsman Rachin Ravindra feels adapting to the conditions of the Dubai`s pitch against Team India will be the key in the Champions Trophy 2025 finals. Except for…
Former India captain Kapil Dev has hailed star batter Virat Kohli for his ‘unmatched’ temperament after he scored a match-winning knock against Australia in the semi-final of the Champions Trophy.…
Frustrated with the scheduling of Champions Trophy’s second semifinal after to-and-fro flights between Pakistan and Dubai in a span of just 12 hours, South African batter David Miller is now…
Former England captain Alastair Cook raised questions over the preparation and training standards of Three Lions under current head coach Brendon McCullum across all formats, saying that he is “not…
Former New Zealand pacer Tim Southee has supported India pacer Mohammed Shami’s call to revoke the saliva ban on the ball in international cricket to assist bowlers in getting reverse…
India captain Rohit Sharma was seen imitating all-rounder Hardik Pandya‘s viral six during the team’s win over Australia in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final on Tuesday. Hardik hit three monstrous…
Indian cricketer Rahul Tripathi has revealed how some advice from his former captain MS Dhoni ahead of his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut helped him back in 2017. Tripathi revealed…
Pyla Avinash, the all-rounder from Andhra Pradesh, recalled how he used to get inspired by watching Ricky Ponting’s batting videos on YouTube, especially his trademark pull shot, as he gets…
Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer is set for a stint on the sidelines after tearing his calf muscle during a celebration in Wednesday’s 3-0 Champions League win over Bayer Leverkusen.…
Head coach Gautam Gambhir didn’t mince his words while reacting to the criticism he has faced over the selection of certain players and the batting order lineup after India breezed…
Lyon’s American owner John Textor has given his full support to Paulo Fonseca despite the manager’s nine-month ban for confronting a referee, assuring the Portuguese “you are the right man…
Former Indian cricket team batter Navjot Singh Sidhu was all praise for star batter Virat Kohli and he called his performances “a tight slap” for people who doubted him. Following…
India entered the final of Champions Trophy 2025 after registering a comfortable four-wicket victory against Australia in the first semi-final match on Tuesday in Dubai. Opting to bat first, Australia…
South Africa’s Wiaan Mulder on Thursday replaced Brydon Carse in Sunrisers Hyderabad squad for the upcoming Indian Premier League after the English allrounder sustained a toe injury. The 27-year-old Proteas…
Two-time winner on the DP World Tour, Shubhankar Sharma and last year’s runner-up Veer Ahlawat will lead a strong Indian field in the 2005 edition of the Indian Open golf…
Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad recalled the moment when MS Dhoni revealed he will no longer be leading the side and handed over his responsibilities to the opening batter.…
Former England cricket team star David Lloyd became the latest expert to take shots at the International Cricket Council (ICC) over the scheduling of Champions Trophy 2025. India have played…
Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan congratulated Steve Smith for his illustrious ODI career following his retirement from the format and called him a fierce competitor and an incredible leader. Smith,…
The stage is set for high-octane action as around 300 of India’s top women boxers will compete for national glory at the 8th Elite Women’s National Boxing Championship, taking place…
Kane Williamson stood between India and an all-win record in the Champions Trophy group stage, keeping New Zealand’s chase of 250 flickering with a polished 81. Till then batting judiciously,…
India’s pace spearhead Mohammed Shami believes that playing all their ICC Champions Trophy matches at one venue in Dubai has given the team a crucial advantage in adapting to the…
Former South Africa fast bowler Vernon Philander has backed Temba Bavuma to continue leading South Africa in ODIs, saying that the right-handed batter still has a couple of years left…
Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram savaged a fan on live television, leaving his fellow panelists in splits. Recently, Akram had criticised the Pakistan cricket team following its early exit from…
Yet another knockout stage heartbreak at yet another ICC event. But perennial bridesmaid South Africa remains on the right track two years before the ODI World Cup at home, feels…
Team India simply look unstoppable, exuding confidence, energy and dominance and World Cup-winning former India pacer Sreesanth feels no side can stand in their way in the Champions Trophy final…
New Zealand beat South Africa by 50 runs in Champions Trophy semi-final to set up a summit clash against India, here on Wednesday. New Zealand scored a mammoth 362 for…
Former India captain Anil Kumble believes KL Rahul is unfairly scrutinised, but his composed knock in India’s ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia should boost his confidence. Coming in at…
As he missed a straight delivery from Adam Zampa that scooted through on pitching, defeated his cut and crashed into the off-stump, Shreyas Iyer threw his head back in disappointment.…
The United States Soccer Federation (USSF) said Wednesday it will press ahead with a joint bid for the 2031 Women’s World Cup after a FIFA decision boosted the CONCACAF region’s…
In what was a rare occurence, Pakistan batter Saud Shakeel was timed out during the final of the ongoing President’s Trophy between State Bank of Pakistan and Pakistan Television (PTV)…
Australia’s stand-in skipper Steve Smith on Wednesday announced his retirement from ODI cricket following his team’s four-wicket loss to India in the Champions Trophy semifinal here but the star batter…
Mohammed Shami conceded that operating as India’s lone front-line pacer after coming back from a lengthy injury layoff has been a heavy “responsibility” but said he is trying to regain…
There has been a lot of chatter over the ‘hybrid’ nature of Champions Trophy 2025 and whether that handed India “unfair advantage” in their campaign. India played all of their…
Japan’s football chief said Thursday it was “very disappointing” after FIFA torpedoed his country’s hopes of hosting the 2031 Women’s World Cup. Football’s world governing body said Wednesday that bids…
After India made it to the final of the Champions Trophy by defeating Australia on Tuesday night, head coach Gautam Gambhir made his first appearance in front of the media…
Naomi Osaka was bundled out of the first round at Indian Wells on Wednesday, falling 6-4, 6-4 to Camila Osorio in the Japanese star’s first tournament since injury forced her…
Dashing New Zealand opener Rachin Ravindra feels adapting to the conditions will be key to succeed on an “unknown” Dubai surface in the Champions Trophy final against India on Sunday.…
India’s win over Australia in the Champions Trophy 2025 was not only about Virat Kohli. The India star headlined the four wicket win with a 98-ball 84. But, he found…
FIFA on Wednesday announced it will pay total prize money of one billion dollars to participants in the Club World Cup taking place in the United States this year. The…
Indian cricket team all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja came up with a stunning comment for Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul during the Champions Trophy 2025 encounter against Australia in Dubai on Tuesday.…
Time is running out for UP Warriorz, who face a must-win situation against Mumbai Indians in their Women`s Premier League match here on Thursday. With their playoff hopes hanging by…
BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla on Wednesday said it is “very categorical and clear” that resumption of bilateral cricket between India and Pakistan is subjected to Indian government’s clearance. The…
Former Australia speedster Jason Gillespie took a jibe at Pakistan’s interim head coach Aaqib Javed for undermining them during their stint with the Men in Green and running a campaign…
The 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey will make history by having a Super Bowl-style half-time show, world football chief Gianni Infantino said Wednesday. Coldplay band members Chris Martin…
World number two Alexander Zverev, riding high after a runner-up finish to Jannik Sinner at the Australian Open, aims to turn things around at Indian Wells after three tough tournaments…
Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova, on the comeback trail seven months after giving birth to a son, was ousted in the first round at Indian Wells on Wednesday by France’s…
It’s a battle etched in cricketing folklore — one that has thrilled generations of fans, and on Wednesday, it unfolded once again under the floodlights at the BCA Stadium in…
South Africa were beaten in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy by New Zealand in Lahore on Wednesday. They have now lost five Champions Trophy semi-finals — 2000, 2002, 2006,…
Kane Williamson stressed New Zealand must take lessons from their group-stage defeat by India when they meet again in the Champions Trophy final on Sunday. New Zealand cruised into the…
South Africa batsman David Miller said his team’s hop to Dubai and back ahead of their Champions Trophy semi-final defeat to New Zealand in Lahore was “not ideal”. The tangled…
Raphinha claimed Barcelona a 1-0 Champions League last-16 first leg win at Benfica on Wednesday, despite the Catalan giants playing most of the game with 10 men. Teenage defender Pau…
A jam-packed crowd was treated to a vintage Sachin Tendulkar masterclass for the India Masters after the Australia Masters duo of Shane Watson and Ben Dunk unleashed carnage to eventually…
Liverpool snatched a late winner to beat Paris Saint-Germain away 1-0 in the first leg of their heavyweight Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday, while Bayern Munich took charge with…
Australian cricket team star batter Steve Smith announced his retirement from ODI cricket following his team’s loss against India in the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal in Dubai on Tuesday. Smith,…
Not the one to be easily pleased, India head coach Gautam Gambhir said his team is still searching for that “perfect game” despite entering the Champions Trophy final with an…
Fans are in for a thrilling showdown as India and New Zealand gear up to clash in a major white-ball tournament final for the first time in 25 years on…
David Miller’s breathtaking unbeaten century (100* off 67 balls) proved futile as New Zealand secured a commanding 50-run victory over South Africa in the second semi-final of the ongoing Champions…
Following India’s emphatic victory over Australia in the semi-final, former cricketer Jatin Paranjape expressed his excitement over the ‘Men in Blue’s triumph, lauded Virat Kohli’s match-winning innings, and voiced his…
BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla on Wednesday said it is `very categorical and clear` that resumption of bilateral cricket between India and Pakistan is subjected to Indian government`s clearance. The…
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad opened up on how legendary five-time IPL-winning and World Cup-winning Indian skipper MS Dhoni approached him for captaincy ahead of the previous season…
Team India stalwart Virat Kohli can be a bowler`s nightmare when he is in form and his strokes nearly make it look impossible to build pressure on him, feels Australia`s…
New Zealand etched their name in Champions Trophy history, registering their highest-ever team total in the tournament during Wednesday`s semifinal against South Africa in Lahore. The Kiwis` monumental 362 for…
Bangladesh’s seasoned wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim announced his retirement from ODIs after their Champions Trophy campaign concluded on a bitter note. Mushfiqur took to Instagram on Wednesday to announce his retirement…
Barcelona vs Benfica Live Streaming, Champions League Live Telecast: Barcelona look to continue their solid run in the Champions League as they take on Benfica in the Round of 16…
Two significant shifts in the latest ODI Rankings on Wednesday made headlines, with Afghanistan`s dynamic all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai ascending to the No. 1 spot among all-rounders, even as India`s Virat…
India pace spearhead Mohammed Shami returned figures of 3-48 to set up India`s four-wicket win over Australia in the semi-finals on Tuesday in Dubai. They will face South Africa or…
Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson struck commanding centuries as New Zealand hammered South Africa by 50 runs in a high-scoring semifinal to set up a summit clash with India in…
The first semi-final of the Champions Trophy 2025 will be remembered for India`s bold decision to field a lineup with just one specialist fast bowler in a knockout match. Notably,…
Indian Super League (ISL) side East Bengal lost 0-1 to FC Arkadag of Turkmenistan in the first leg of their AFC Challenge League quarterfinal match in Kolkata on Wednesday. Yazgylvc…
The cricket fraternity hailed Team India and star India batter Virat Kohli following Men in Blue’s win over Australia in the semifinals of the ICC Champions Trophy at Dubai on…
Following his team’s loss in the semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy, Australian skipper Steve Smith hailed Virat Kohli as the “best chaser the game has ever seen”. In a…
In the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final one against Australia, Team India stalwart Virat Kohli played a match-winning knock of 84 runs. Following the knock, former Australia captain Michael Clarke hailed…
Pakistan cricket fans and former players seethed Wednesday after the host country`s already disappointing Champions Trophy suffered one last blow: no final. “It`s totally unfair,” said Moeed Ali Khan, a…
India pace spearhead Mohammed Shami has broken ranks by admitting that playing all their Champions Trophy games at one venue in Dubai has been to their advantage. Shami returned figures…
Former Indian cricket team fast bowler S Sreesanth urged fans as well as experts to stop speculating about Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli‘s retirement. Both star batters had disappointing outings…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice-President, Rajeev Shukla, was among the cricket board representatives attending the second semifinal of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 between…
Head coach Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday said India did not have any unfair advantage after being stationed in Dubai, saying his side did not even hold a training session at…
Following a match-winning knock against Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal, star India batter Virat Kohli expressed his love for the game of cricket and batting, and said that…
Team India captain Rohit Sharma has always stressed on having six bowling options without touching the team`s batting depth. Having needed to chase a target of 265 runs, Team India…
Various cricketing stars from Australia and world cricket congratulated star Australia batter Steve Smith after he announced his retirement from the ODI format, bringing down curtains on a illustrious career…
In the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 match against South Africa, New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner has won the toss and elected to bat first. The winner of the Champions Trophy…
Centuries from Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson powered New Zealand to a big total of 362 for 6 — the highest in Champions Trophy history — against South Africa in…
Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma achieved a massive world record during the Champions Trophy 2025 encounter against Australia in Dubai on Tuesday. Rohit became the most prolific six-hitter in…
Australia`s premier batsman Steve Smith announced his retirement from ODI format after his team suffered a four-wicket loss against Team India in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final. Except for ODIs,…
One of the most reliable batters in the middle-order in this ICC Champions Trophy 2025, KL Rahul has been a subject of intense debates on social media over his batting…
Batting stalwart Virat Kohli can be a bowler’s nightmare when on song and his repertoire of strokes make it nearly impossible to “build pressure on him”, said Australian spinner Ashton…
East Bengal vs FK Arkadag LIVE Streaming, AFC Challenge League: Indian football giants East Bengal take on Turkmenistan side FK Arkadag in the first leg of the quarter-final of the…
India might have progressed to the ICC Champions Trophy final but the cricket world missed out on the golden opportunity of seeing another Virat Kohli hundred. Kohli, on the cusp…
Former cricketer Basit Ali has strongly criticised Pakistan’s team selection for the upcoming white-ball series against New Zealand, alleging favouritism and unjust exclusions. He claimed that deserving players had been…
The Champions Trophy 2025 started under strange circumstances. Pakistan were the designated hosts but the BCCI’s refusal to send the Indian cricket team to the country meant that there was…
Former India cricketer and ex-coach Ravi Shastri presented Shreyas Iyer the ‘Fielder of the Match’ medal for his ripper of the throw like a bullet in India’s Champions Trophy semifinal…
Former Australian wicket-keeping great Ian Healy has questioned the tactical acumen of Cooper Connolly, saying he was “angry” with the way the opener handled India’s pace spearhead Mohammed Shami in…
Senior batter Virat Kohli added another feather to his highly illustrious cap as he became India’s leading run-scorer in the ICC Champions Trophy history during the semi-final clash against Australia…
India table tennis legend A Sharath Kamal on Wednesday announced that the WTT Contender Chennai later this month will be his last tournament as a professional athlete, capping off an…
Mohammed Shami conceded that operating as India’s lone front-line pacer after coming back from a lengthy injury layoff has been a heavy “responsibility” but said he is trying to regain…
Pakistan’s interim head coach and national selector Aaqib Javed on Tuesday expressed concerns over the lack of consistency and continuity in Pakistan Cricket and rued that most players are just…
This wasn’t quite payback, but India traversed a little distance in erasing the pain of 19 November 2023 and the 50-over World Cup final with a commanding performance against Australia.…
UP Warriorz skipper Deepti Sharma didn’t mince her words after her team suffered a crushing 81-run defeat at the hands of the Gujarat Giants in the Women’s Premier League here…