Category: Cricket

Jude Bellingham edged Real Madrid ahead in their Champions League play-off against Manchester City, but then his week swiftly took a turn for the worse. The England international was sent…

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said his side have just a one percent chance of progress to the Champions League last 16 against Real Madrid on Wednesday but the English…

Headshots of Team India stars were unveiled ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai on Monday. The official Instagram handle of the Indian Cricket Team unveiled the headshots of…

Robert Lewandowski scored from the penalty spot as Barcelona scraped out a 1-0 home win over Rayo Vallecano on Monday to climb top of the Spanish Liga. Barcelona were seven…

On the eve of the 2017 Champions Trophy final between India and Pakistan, a picture of legendary Indian captain MS Dhoni and the son of then Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed…

Leeds took a huge step towards a return to the Premier League after Pascal Struijk’s dramatic 95th minute winner defeated Championship promotion rivals Sunderland 2-1 at Elland Road on Monday.…

After Carlos Alcaraz dispatched Martin Cilic in the opening round of the Qatar Open on Monday he lingered on court to play a few balls with a spectator – NBA…

Inter Miami’s opening CONCACAF Champions Cup clash against Sporting Kansas City on Tuesday has been postponed by 24 hours as Kansas City braces for a powerful winter storm, officials said…

Just days before the start of the ICC Champions Trophy, Team India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel had to fly back home from Dubai due to the death of his father.…

As Pakistan prepare to host its first ICC event in 29 years, the legendary batter Muhammad Yousuf has expressed his excitement and confidence in the national team’s ability to perform…

The highly anticipated Champions Trophy 2025 is almost here. The coveted ICC tournament will kick-start from Wednesday, February 19 with co-hosts and defending champions Pakistan squaring off against New Zealand…

Gearing up for the finisher’s role, wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul worked on his big-hitting skills as the Indian team trained for the second time on Monday ahead of their Champions Trophy…

The Vicky Kaushal-starrer movie ‘Chhaava’, based on the life and times of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj – the second ruler of the Maratha Confederacy and son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, has…

Fiery bowling spells by Renuka Singh and Georgia Wareham and an explosive fifty by skipper Smriti Mandhana guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to an eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals (DC)…

Reigning champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their second consecutive win with a dominant chase, outclassing Delhi Capitals by eight wickets in their Women`s Premier League match on Monday. Bengaluru`s clinical…

SA20 India Ambassador Dinesh Karthik shared his insights on the exhilarating Season 3 of the SA20 league in a recent media interaction. Karthik, who has played in high-pressure leagues such…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Smriti Mandhana stuck to the trend of captains opting to chase in the ongoing WPL 2023, after winning the toss against Delhi Capitals on Monday. All…

At the prestigious Harvard India Conference, Reliance Foundation Chairperson Nita Ambani shared a candid account of one of cricket`s most memorable moments, the infamous `Monkey Gate` scandal that unfolded during…

Neymar scored for the first time in over 14 months on Sunday with his first goal for Santos since his return to his boyhood club at the start of the…

Smriti Mandhana smashed a blistering 47-ball 81 to power reigning champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a resounding eight-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in the Women’s Premier League in Vadodara on…

Star Indian pistol shooter Manu Bhaker was named the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year on Monday, following her outstanding performance at the Paris Olympics. Manu was among five nominees…

Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano LIVE Streaming, La Liga: Barcelona can jump from third to first with a win over Rayo Vallecano in La Liga. Barcelona enter their 24th La Liga…

Gujarat Giants will seek more runs from their top-order to extend their belligerent run with the bat while Mumbai Indians will look to hit their strides after a tough opener…

Mohammed Shami`s right hand has more sleight than a magician. A simple cock of his wrist can outfox the best batters in the world. But can he unlock the sorcery…

Team India enter the Champions Trophy 2025 in great form, having recently whitewashed England 3-0 in a home ODI series. Captain Rohit Sharma seems to have found his groove, smashing…

It is the biggest cricketing event of the calendar year as the world’s best eight teams get ready to lock horns with one another in the ICC Champions Trophy which…

Fans’ hopes to see Virat Kohli leading the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) hit brick wall as the franchise announced the appointment of Rajat Patidar, a name that is yet to…

Historically, Mumbai Indians have dominated against Gujarat Giants, winning all four previous encounters, including a thrilling last-ball heist in 2024. However, GG have shown early promise in this edition and…

The 2025 DafaNews Bengaluru Open, celebrating 10 years since its inaugural edition in 2015, stands as India’s biggest international tennis event. Returning with an upgraded ATP Challenger 125 status, it…

India, the reigning ICC Men’s T20 World Cup winners, enter the Champions Trophy with a 3-0 series sweep over England. The batters impressed with their scintillating knocks, while the bowlers…

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is just around the corner, with every team hoping to hit the ground running when the eight-team tournament begins from February 19. One such team…

England’s quest for their maiden ICC Men’s Champions Trophy title carries the weight of past performances and high expectations across the years. Having conquered both the ICC Men’s Cricket World…

Pakistan’s injured fast bowler Haris Rauf said on Monday he has resumed bowling in the nets and was feeling comfortable, adding that it was up to the team management to…

Mitchell Santner-led New Zealand will eye to turn the fortunes when they start their Champions Trophy campaign against host Pakistan in Karachi in the tournament opener on February 19. New…

Veteran Sachin Baby steadied Kerala’s innings with a resolute unbeaten half-century, guiding his team to 206/4 against a probing Gujarat attack on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy semifinal…

Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, WPL 2025, Live Updates: Delhi Capitals are all set take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their next Women’s Premier League 2025 match on Monday…

Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) CEO Katie Sadleir says hosting the 2030 CWG would be a step in the right direction for India as the country pursues the ambition of playing…

Their campaign back on track after a jittery start, India will look to continue the winning momentum when they take on Paris Olympics silver medallist Germany in their next men’s…

Indian rifle shooter and Paralympics double gold medalist Avani Lekhara, IAS officer and para-badminton silver medalist Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj, and boxer and Olympic bronze medalist Mary Kom interacted with the…

Who are the favourites to win Champions Trophy 2025? With the top eight teams in the world vying for the coveted title, predicting a clear-cut winner is a hard task.…

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra believes that Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have been handed an intriguing IPL 2025 schedule, with a mix of home-heavy fixtures towards the business end of…

The much-awaited Champions Trophy 2025 starts on Wednesday with a match between Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi. While India will play its matches in Dubai (knockouts included if it…

Veteran wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik, who has retired from both international cricket and the Indian Premier League, became the top-scoring wicket-keeper batter in the nation’s history, surpassing MS Dhoni, with…

A social media controversy was triggered after a video of Karachi’s National Stadium surfaced, showing flags of participating nations playing in the upcoming ICC Champion’s Trophy 2025, which is scheduled…

Harshit Rana has been the flavour of the season as far as India’s emerging crop of fast bowlers is concerned but one of head coach Gautam Gambhir‘s finds is unlikely…

India might not have to play their Champions Trophy league games in Dubai on slow and worn out end-of-the-season tracks as two 22-yard strips in relatively fresh condition have been…

The Australian cricket team arrived in Pakistan on Monday to participate in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. The tournament begins with a match between hosts Pakistan and New Zealand in…

An illustrious Mumbai fast bowler inaugurated Monday’s Giles Shield inter-school cricket final and not long after former India paceman and bowling coach Paras Mhambrey did the honours, it was a…

Gujarat Giants will seek more runs from their top-order to extend their belligerent run with the bat while Mumbai Indians will look to hit their strides after a tough opener…

Danish Malewar’s gritty 79 and opener Dhruv Shorey’s attractive 74 made up for a gritty batting show by hosts Vidarbha as they reached 308 for 5 against defending champions Mumbai…

One of the few Indian batters who have consistently delivered for the country on overseas assignments, Ajinkya Rahane hasn’t just been another victim to the talent pool the country has.…

Former Bangladesh opener Imrul Kayes reckons the absence of Jasprit Bumrah will provide his team an opportunity to put India’s pace attack under pressure when the two teams open their…

Kolkata Knight Riders’ head coach Chandrakant Pandit is bracing up to challenges as his team approach IPL-18 that begins on March 22 in Kolkata. “Every year, there are new challenges.…

The last time India played a Champions Trophy match, they were defeated by their arch-rivals Pakistan in a rather one-sided final at The Oval in London in 2017. That defeat…

Australia spinner Matt Kuhnemann found himself in a bit of a turmoil after Sri Lanka complained against his action in recently-concluded Test series. Former Australia captain Tim Paine jumped into…

A focussed Mohammed Shami spent considerable time with bowling coach Morne Morkel as a full-strength Indian team started its training in earnest ahead of its Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh…

India, the reigning ICC Men’s T20 World Cup winners, enter the Champions Trophy with a 3-0 series sweep over England. The batters impressed with their scintillating knocks, while the bowlers…

Gujarat Giants will seek more runs from their top-order to extend their belligerent run with the bat while Mumbai Indians will look to hit their strides after a tough opener…

For young Lhuan-dre Pretorius, the present moment is an exciting time in his cricketing career. The youngster achieved huge success as the highest run-scorer in SA20 2025 by accumulating 397…

It’s unlikely that Mumbai will have an injured Yashasvi Jaiswal in their ranks, but the resilient defending champions are firm favourites against Vidarbha in the Ranji Trophy semi-final, beginning here…

Hosts Gujarat are unlikely to digress from their tried and tested template of out-batting oppositions with dogged first innings displays as they take on a gutsy Kerala in their Ranji…

Taking a dig at the controversial run-out decisions that played a big role in her team’s last-ball, two-wicket loss to Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians coach Charlotte Edwards said it was…

Delhi Capitals captain Meg Lanning lauded her team’s adaptability and crucial ‘impact performances’ after their thrilling two-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians in the second match of the Women’s Premier League…

After starting from the blocks with contrasting wins, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals will look to consolidate their position when they meet in WPL 2025 here on Monday. Defending…

Former Bangladesh opener Imrul Kayes reckons the absence of Jasprit Bumrah will provide his team an opportunity to put India’s pace attack under pressure when the two teams open their…

One of the most renowned names in Indian cricket, Ajinkya Rahane is a name that hardly needs an introduction. The batter played all three formats for India, though it was…

They say batters win matches but bowlers win series and tournaments! It is the biggest cricketing event of the year and the best eight teams in ODI cricket in the…

Mohammed Shami’s right hand has more sleight than a magician. A simple cock of his wrist can outfox the best batters in the world. But can he unlock the sorcery…

Building on the enriching discussions initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the seventh episode of Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 aired on Monday, featuring legendary athletes Mary Kom, Suhas Lalinakere…

As the cricketing world awaits the start of the ICC Champions Trophy, a modest opening ceremony for the global event has already been completed. The low-key opening ceremony was held…

While dropping his prediction, former spinner Harbhajan Singh has cautioned fans not to expect much entertainment in the blockbuster clash between India and Pakistan in the upcoming Champions Trophy on…

New Zealand women captain Sophie Devine will not take part in the series against Sri Lanka in March as she continues to prioritise her well-being, the country’s cricket board said…

The Champions Trophy begins from Wednesday after a turbulent build-up that saw the tournament split between Pakistan and Dubai, and with England facing calls to boycott their match against Afghanistan.…

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers urged his underdog side not to die wondering in Tuesday’s must-win Champions League second-leg away at Bayern Munich. Bayern are in the driver’s seat for a…

A lot has changed in Indian cricket since the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia concluded. Team India’s return home from an unfulfilling series in Australia saw the Board of Control for…

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola believes his team only have a “one per cent” chance of overcoming Real Madrid in their Champions League clash on Wednesday. City were defeated 3-2…

Juventus stopped Inter Milan from replacing Napoli at the top of Serie A on Sunday by beating their fierce rivals 1-0 and moving into Italy’s Champions League positions. Francisco Conceicao…

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick accused Jude Bellingham of being “disrespectful” after the Real Madrid star was sent-off in the 1-1 La Liga draw with Osasuna. The England international was dismissed…

Tottenham won the battle of the Premier League’s underachievers 1-0 on Sunday to inflict another dismal result on Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim. James Maddison scored the only goal on…

Many have questioned the natural talent and potential of Indian-origin footballers when it comes to making a mark at the highest level over the years. While some claim that Indian-origin…

Ahead of the start of the ICC Champions Trophy, a fresh controversy was triggered after a video showing the Indian flag being absent from the National Stadium, as per fans…

Pakistan suffered defeat in the final of the tri-nation series at the hands of New Zealand, just five days before the two teams square off again in the opening match…

Former India batter Mohammad Kaif admitted that the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) caught him off guard with the appointment of Rajat Patidar as there new captain. Earlier this week, RCB…

Pakistan will take on New Zealand in the opening match of the Champions Trophy on Wednesday, February 19, at the National Stadium in Karachi. The hosts head into the competition…

One of the most promising young cricketers in the game, Yashasvi Jaiswal has rapidly grown into an all-format player for the Indian team. The left-handed opening batter made his ODI…

Skipper Ashleigh Gardner starred with both bat and ball, leading Gujarat Giants to a comprehensive six-wicket win over UP Warriorz in their Women`s Premier League match here on Sunday. Gardner…

Ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025, former cricketer Harbhajan Singh has cautioned fans not to expect much entertainment in the mega clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan. India-Pakistan has always…

As the curtains drew on an electrifying second season of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), with Majhi Mumbai eventually clinching the title after pipping Srinagar Ke Veer by three…

Harshit Rana has emerged as one of the good pace bowlers for Team India from the current lot. But one of the Gautam Gambhir`s finds is unlikely to feature in…

Ahead of the WPL 2025 match number three, Gujarat Giants captain Ashleigh Gardner won the toss and opted to bowl first against UP Warriorz. The WPL 2025 match between Gujarat…

The WPL 2025 is all set to witness the third match of the league, which will be played between Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz. WPL 2025, UPW vs GG: Match…

World number five Jessica Pegula believes the handling of high-profile doping cases involving Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek has shown that the “process is completely broken”. And top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka…

Skipper Ashleigh Gardner starred with both bat and ball, leading Gujarat Giants to a comprehensive six-wicket win over UP Warriorz in their Women’s Premier League match in Vadodara on Sunday.…

Athletic Bilbao missed out on the chance to close the gap on the top two in La Liga as they were held to a 1-1 draw at struggling Espanyol on…

Ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025, Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf has recovered from his injury and will be available for his national side in the marquee event, according to the…

The Indian men’s hockey team made a brilliant comeback to down Spain 2-0 in a return leg match of the FIH Pro League in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. India lost to…

Mujeeb Ur Rahman, the Afghan off spinner has been signed by Mumbai Indians as a replacement for Allah Ghazanfar who has been ruled out of IPL 2025 due to an…

Shortly after the BCCI announced the full schedule of IPL 2025 season, Zaheer Khan, the mentor of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), said the side shapes up as a strong contender…

Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur admitted that her team lost out on a winning position due to poor batting discipline as Delhi Capitals clinched a thrilling two-wicket victory in the…