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Legendary Australia cricketer Adam Gilchrist said stand-in captain Steve Smith should be slotted in as an opener in the ODI team for the upcoming Champions Trophy, citing it as a…
MS Dhoni and Harbhajan Singh were long-time teammates, who played for India together and achieved much success. They were together in several World Cup campaigns, two of which resulted in…
Former India cricketer Mithali Raj praised Richa Ghosh’s stunning knock against Gujarat Giants (GG) in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 season opener and said that the 21-year-old played a…
World champion D Gukesh finished last after losing to Iranian-French grandmaster Alireza Firouzja in the second game of their seventh-place playoff match at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam. Gukesh thus…
Pakistan cricket was at its unpredictable best during the tri-nation series against New Zealand and South Africa, just ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025. After being thumped by New Zealand…
Pep Guardiola has taunted Premier League leaders Liverpool over their failure to match Manchester City’s record 100-point tally. Guardiola’s troubled side are trailing 16 points behind Liverpool after their bid…
Yuzvendra Chahal, despite being one of the best performing spinners in the T20 format, has been ignored form the Indian cricket team in recent times. The veteran wrist-spinner has 72…
A half-century by Ellyse Perry and audacious ball-striking in death overs by half-centurion Richa Ghosh and Kanika Ahuja helped defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) kickstart their Women`s Premier League…
Enzo Maresca admitted Chelsea’s dismal 3-0 defeat at Brighton was the “worst performance” of his reign as Japan forward Kaoru Mitoma produced a contender for Premier League goal of the…
Barcelona and Spain legend Gerard Pique will appear in court on March 14 in a corruption investigation into the Spanish Super Cup’s move to Saudi Arabia, a legal document seen…
Williams duo Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon say it is wrong that they and their fellow Formula One drivers should face bans for swearing. Sainz, who has moved to British…
Three-time defending Qatar Open champion Iga Swiatek suffered a crushing 6-3, 6-1 defeat by Jelena Ostapenko in the semi-finals on Friday, her fifth loss in as many meetings with the…
The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 season started off with a bang, as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) pulled off the highest-ever successful run chase in the history of…
While Team India appear to have hit their stride at the right time just ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025 – having battered England 3-0 at home in an ODI…
Jasprit Bumrah‘s absence will certainly hurt India big time, but quality of batting and spin bowling will make Rohit Sharma‘s team one of the title contenders alongside South Africa and…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia has backed the Indian team to be a strong contender to lift the ICC Champions Trophy despite the…
Team India`s legendary captain Kapil Dev expressed concern over the increasing number of injuries among the Indian cricketers. The National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru has turned into a rehabilitation centre…
On the occasion of Valentine`s Day, former Team India cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh shared pictures with their wives on their official social media handles. “Valen`timeless Love ❤️”, wrote…
Carlos Sainz, the driver ditched by Ferrari to make way for Lewis Hamilton, believes his old team could now be even better placed to return to the summit of Formula…
World champion D Gukesh ended in eighth position after losing to Iranian-French grandmaster Alireza Firouzja in the second game of their seventh-place playoff match at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam…
Liverpool boss Arne Slot has been charged with being abusive to match officials during Wednesday’s stormy Merseyside derby at Everton. Slot was shown a red card after approaching referee Michael…
Richa Ghosh and Ellyse Perry smashed forceful fifties as Royal Challengers Bengaluru pulled off the highest run chase in the history of Women’s Premier League to register a thrilling six-wicket…
Pace bowler Will O’Rourke claimed four wickets while Daryl Mitchell and Tom Latham hit half centuries as New Zealand defeated Pakistan by five wickets to clinch the tri-nations series final…
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin recalled MS Dhoni’s on-field tactical brilliance during the 2013 Champions Trophy final against England and said he was left surprised with the latter’s advice to…
YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia is under intense scrutiny over his controversial remarks on comedian Samay Raina’s popular roast show, ‘India’s Got Latent’. During his appearance on the show, Ranveer, also known…
Former South Africa batter Herschelle Gibbs has attacked former Pakistan captain Babar Azam over his English speaking skills, adding that the language barrier makes it hard for others to communicate…
The Sports ministry has rejected speculation that it would consider harnessing the country’s massive pool of aspiring cricketers to turn them into baseball medal prospects at the Asian Games or…
India opener Shubman Gill gained one place to move to second spot in the latest ICC ODI rankings for batters with his captain Rohit Sharma at third spot on the…
Pacer Ben Sears has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy due to a hamstring injury, a significant setback for New Zealand ahead of the ICC event which kicks off…
England head coach Brendon McCullum dismissed all the rumours of his side not practising enough during the white-ball tour against India. He called such claims factually incorrect. The former New…
World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev on Friday expressed concern over the rising number of injuries among Indian cricketers, attributing it to the demanding schedule that keeps players in action for…
The International Masters League (IML) 2025 is set to bring an electrifying wave of nostalgia and excitement as it unveils the India Masters and Sri Lanka Masters squads, both of…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced a 53 per cent hike in its Champions Trophy prize money pool with a winners` share of USD 2.24 million for the…
The closing ceremony of the 38th National Games began here on Friday with home minister Amit Shah as its guest of honour asserting that the country is well on track…
Ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025, after being ruled out, Team India pacer Jasprit Bumrah shared a picture of him making his presence at the gym. The Board of Control…
Sri Lanka spinner Dunith Wellalage took four wickets to give a hapless Australia their lowest ever total in Asia with a 174-run loss in Friday’s second and final ODI. Chasing…
Pakistan batter Babar Azam became the joint-fastest batter to score 6,000 ODI runs during the final of the ODI tri-series against New Zealand at the National Stadium on Friday. Babar,…
What makes Rohit Sharma the people’s captain? Recognised as a moder-day great, one of the most fierce openers India have ever had, Rohit has designed his own template when it…
Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed believes that Mohammed Rizwan-led side has a “good chance” of defending their ICC Champions Trophy title in front of home fans. Under Sarfaraz’s leadership, Pakistan…
Defending champions Royal Chellengers Bengaluru (RCB) will take on Gujarat Giants in the opening match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 in Vadodara on Friday. RCB, under the leadership…
Captain Mohammad Rizwan and his deputy Salman Ali Agha slammed centuries on Wednesday, helping Pakistan beat South Africa in the first game at the newly-renovated National Stadium in Karachi. The…
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has raised questions over the India squad picked by the selection committee for the upcoming Champions Trophy. The ICC mega event is set to take…
Sri Lanka spinner Dunith Wellalage (4-35) took four wickets to give a hapless Australia their lowest ever total in Asia with a 174-run loss in Friday’s second and final ODI.…
The inaugural edition’s winner Mumbai Indians will bank on their core group of players while two-time finalists Delhi Capitals will expect fireworks from Shafali Verma when they face-off in the…
Contrasting fifties by skipper Ash Gardner and veteran Beth Mooney guided Gujarat Giants to a healthy 201 for five against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the first match of the WPL…
The iconic Sachin Tendulkar and legendary wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Sangakkara will don the jersey once more, this time as the skippers of India and Sri Lanka in the inaugural International Masters…
Maharashtra Police emerged champions of the first West Zone All-India Police T20 tournament, beating Madhya Pradesh (MP) by four runs in the final at Surat on Wednesday. Riding on Rohit…
Gujarat Giants are all set for their home debut as they take on defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the opening match of the Women’s Premier League at the…
The Women’s Premier League is set to continue nurturing India’s emerging cricket talent while showcasing top-tier international players as the third edition kicks off with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru…
It’s National School (Virar) v Parag English School (Bhandup) and Shardashram Vidyamandir (Dadar) v Oxford Public School (Kandivali) in the semi-finals of the MSSA-Late Manoramaben Apte Girls U-16 cricket tournament.…
Pakistan vs New Zealand, Tri-Nation Series Final LIVE Updates: Pakistan will be hoping to end their Champions Trophy 2025 preparation on a winning note as they take on New Zealand…
An unbelievable piece of information has surfaced from India’s tour of Australia as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) unrolled the new set of rules, which also…
HS Prannoy fought valiantly, but India succumbed to a 0-3 defeat against a second-string Japan in the quarterfinals of the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships, ending their campaign on a…
The talismanic Virat Kohli on Thursday backed the appointment of Rajat Patidar as Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s new skipper, saying the batter has “earned the right to be in this position”…
Pakistan players Shaheen Afridi, Saud Shakeel and Kamran Ghulam were fined by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday for misconduct in their match against South Africa. Also Read: “We…
India head coach Gautam Gambhir has rubbished speculation that Shreyas Iyer was being side-lined from the ODI set-up despite his brilliant form, saying that the consistent right-hander was always in…
Life has picked up pace, quite literally, for India wheelchair cricketer Shahid Saeed Ansari, after mid-day highlighted his plight last month, where he does his cricket practice by day and…
The third season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) gets underway on February 14, and it will be greeted by performances from some of Bollywood’s most recognizable faces. The opening…
Pakistan vs New Zealand LIVE Streaming, Tri-Series Final: Pakistan take on New Zealand in the final of the tri-series, in what will be both team’s final ODI before the Champions…
The return of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy for the first time since 2017 will see the winners of the eight-team tournament earn US$2.24 million (approx INR 20 crore), as…
In a hilarious and rather bizarre video that has surfaced on social media, Team India’s trio of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul seemed to have forgot picking up…
Defending champions Bayer Leverkusen host Bayern Munich on Saturday needing a “perfect day” to defeat the Bavarian giants and keep the Bundesliga title race alive. Bayern come to Leverkusen with…
Porto and Roma drew 1-1 in the first leg of their Europa League knockout phase play-off Thursday, while Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce took a big step towards the last 16 with…
The third edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) will kickstart on Friday, with the highly-anticipated clash between defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Giants (GG) at Vadodara.…
Three-time defending champion Iga Swiatek advanced to the semi-finals of the Qatar Open on Thursday with a straight-sets win over last year’s runner-up Elena Rybakina. Second seed Swiatek staved off…
Semi-automated offside technology will make its debut in English football in seven of the eight FA Cup fifth-round ties, it was announced on Thursday. The technology will be used at…
New Zealand head coach Gary Stead has revealed that star batter Rachin Ravindra is yet to regain full fitness after sustaining an injury during the first match against Pakistan in…
The promotion of “discipline, unity, and a positive team environment” is the intent of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as the new 10-point diktat gets underway…
Shaheen Afridi broke the silence about his heated verbal exchange with Matthew Breetzke during the ODI tri-nation series match between Pakistan and South Africa on Wednesday. The incident occurred in…
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) sprung a big surprise on Thursday, announcing the appointment of Rajat Patidar as the team’s skipper. Since the conclusion of the Indian Premier League (IPL)…
England pacer Jofra Archer was caught napping in the team’s dugout during the 3rd ODI against India in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. The incident happened during the 25th over of England’s…
India’s dominant 3-0 series victory over England left little room for doubt about their superiority, but one aspect of their batting order drew scrutiny. In two of the successful chases,…
Fast-bowling all-rounder is a rare commodity in Indian cricket. In terms of role in the team, an allrounder who can bowl with decent pace can give a balance unlike any…
Pakistan star batter Babar Azam has requested the media to “stop calling” him “King”. Notably, Babar is often referred to by that nickname as a sense of admiration for his…
The Champions Trophy 2025 will be the biggest ODI event for men’s cricket this year. India finished runners-up in the previous edition in 2017 after losing the final to Pakistan.…
Ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025, families will not be allowed to travel alongside Team India players who are heading to Dubai for the marquee event. The Board of Control…
Mumbai Indians have announced the addition of Parunika Sisodia as a replacement for the injured Pooja Vastrakar ahead of WPL 2025. Also Read: IPL 2025: List of all franchise`s captains…
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Smriti Mandhana believes there is always room for learning in terms of captaincy and she has evolved as a cricketer while leading the side…
India opener Shubman Gill gained one place to move to second spot in the latest ICC ODI rankings for batters with his captain Rohit Sharma at third spot on the…
The Indian Premier League 2025, 18th edition of the t20 extravaganza, will be a closely watch affair. There is huge curiosity among the fans about the season as the teams…
England, not-so-long hailed as white-ball cricket revolutionaries for their game-changing performances across both ODI and T20I formats after the 2015 50-over World Cup that impacted scoring rates and statistics worldwide,…
The Women’s Premier League is set to continue nurturing India’s emerging cricket talent while showcasing top-tier international players as the third edition kicks off with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru…
Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, the winning captain of the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy, spoke on how batting of openers Fakhar Zaman and a more “mature” Babar Azam will help…
Flamboyant India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was on Thursday drafted into the Mumbai squad for their upcoming Ranji Trophy semifinal against Vidarbha, strengthening the domestic giants ahead of the big game…
India talisman pacer Jasprit Bumrah on Thursday shared a picture of him hitting the gym after being ruled out from the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. The Board of Control for…
As Pakistan prepare for the final of the Tri-Nation ODI Series against New Zealand in Karachi, skipper Mohammad Rizwan has thrown his weight behind former captain Babar Azam, backing the…
Mumbai Indians have picked Parunika Sisodia as a replacement for an injured all-rounder Pooja Vastrakar for the Women’s Premier League, the franchise said on Thursday. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, meanwhile, opted…
Vince McMahon, who is the former boss of WWE was sued by his former assistant Janel Grant for sexual abuse. The 104 page lawsuit states that Grant was “ultimately conditioned”…
Former cricketer Kevin Pietersen lashed out at England for their practice during the India tour. He feels that the Englishmen should have faced the net bowlers and worked well on…
Former Australia captain Aaron Finch has hit out at Marcus Stoinis for his sudden retirement from ODIs and questioned the timing of the decision and its impact on the team.…
It aligns with head coach Gautam Gambhir’s high-risk-high-reward approach but can India’s Champions Trophy squad, having lost its game-changing pace talisman Jasprit Bumrah to injury, deliver the goods at the…
England suffered a disappointing 3-0 ODI series sweep at the hands of India on Wednesday. The side failed to challenge the Rohit Sharma-led side in any of the games and…
Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, who secured the ICC Champions Trophy for his country in the 2017 edition, recalled how the Men in Green regrouped with the help of seniors…
Team India skipper Rohit Sharma finally opened up on whether Shreyas Iyer was supposed to be benched during the entire ODI series against England. The skipper stated that Iyer was…
Virat Kohli does not require the “captaincy title” to be in charge because of his natural penchant for leadership and it will benefit new skipper Rajat Patidar, reckons Mo Bobat,…
The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) named Rajat Patidar as their captain for the upcoming edition. He replaced South Africa`s Faf du Plessis who was released…
Skipper Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha struck centuries and shared a 260-run partnership to help mount the highest-ever run chase for Pakistan in ODIs as they beat South Africa by…
India inflicted a 3-0 whitewash on England after winning the third ODI by 142 runs in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. The 3-0 whitewash was the fourth series whitewashe by India at…
Mitchell Starc was one of the top names, who Australia will be missing from the Champions Trophy 2025. The Australian side has seen a major reshuffling in the last week…
Following India`s aggressive approach in the ODI series against England, the “Men in Blue” skipper Rohit Sharma said that players have the freedom to adopt their own techniques and the…