Hardik To Lead India In Champions Trophy? Report Makes Shocking Claim
India skipper Rohit Sharma‘s decision to skip the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney raised many questions on his future in the longest format. In the final match of the…
Australia 9 for one at stumps on Day 1 of Sydney Test after India end with 185
Australia reached nine for one at stumps after bowling out India for 185 on the opening day of the fifth and final Test against Australia here on Friday. India, who…
`Hitman` Bumrah? Star pacer turns the heat on with three back-to-back boundaries
Jasprit Bumrah has undoubtedly been India`s standout performer throughout the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. With 30 wickets to his name, he currently leads the wicket-taking charts in the series, having delivered…
India batting woes continue, leaves pacers with tough job in Sydney Test
India were all out for 185 on the opening day of the fifth and final Test against Australia on Friday. India, who recovered to 107 for 4 at tea, lost…
‘Rested’ Rohit’s Reaction As Kohli Survives First-Ball Duck Is All Of Us
Star India batter Virat Kohli survived a first-ball duck on Day 1 of the series-deciding Sydney Test against Australia on Friday. The incident happened in the 8th over of India’s…
Injury Scare For Pakistan As Saim Ayub Stretchered Off In 2nd Test vs SA
Pakistan suffered an injury scare at the start of the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town on Friday after opener Saim Ayub was stretchered off following injuring his…
Naomi Osaka Into First Semi-Final Since 2022 Ahead Of Australian Open
Former world number one Naomi Osaka reached her first semi-final since 2022 after fighting back at the Auckland Classic on Friday. The four-time Grand Slam champion beat unseeded American Hailey…
Liverpool’s Arne Slot Says Man Utd ‘Much Better’ Than League Table Shows
Arne Slot says crisis-hit Manchester United are “much, much better” than their shocking position in the Premier League suggests as he prepares his Liverpool team for a clash against their…
Djokovic’s Australian Open Preparations Take Hit With Loss To Reilly Opelka
Former world number one Novak Djokovic’s Australian Open preparations suffered a blow Friday as he was bundled out of the Brisbane International by towering American Reilly Opelka. The 2.11 metre…
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka Sets Up Brisbane Semi-Final vs Mirra Andreeva
World number one Aryna Sabalenka stepped up her Australian Open preparations as she overpowered Marie Bouzkova in straight sets to reach the Brisbane International semi-finals on Friday. Sabalenka, who has…
How Decision To ‘Rest’ Rohit Sharma Was Taken: Report Claims Inside Details
Rohit Sharma getting ‘rested’ from the fifth India vs Australia Test in Sydney has probably started a chain of events in Indian cricket that will take a long time to…
Rohit Sharma`s omission from Sydney Test team sheet raises eyebrows
Once hailed as India`s `Hitman` and a key figure in the team’s batting lineup, Rohit Sharma was on Friday dropped from the playing XI for the crucial fifth Test against…
Axing could be end for India`s `Hitman` Rohit Sharma in Tests
Rohit Sharma rose from humble beginnings to captain India but he was axed Friday for the decisive fifth Test against Australia to nudge the “Hitman” closer to retirement. Even before…
Rohit Told He’s Not In BCCI’s Test Plans, Meeting With Virat Soon: Report
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has informed Rohit Sharma that he is no longer a part of their plans for Test cricket after the ongoing series…
India Great Left Stunned By Rohit’s Omission, Says “A Fallen Lighthouse…”
Former Indian cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu has criticised the Indian team management’s decision to exclude skipper Rohit Sharma from the pivotal fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Sydney…
India slip to 107 for four at tea on Day 1
India recovered to 107 for 4 at tea on the opening day of the fifth and final Test against Australia on Friday. The visitors added 50 runs in the second…
Bumrah: India’s Most Reliable Workhorse During Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been a workhorse during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia and to such an extent that it would not be wrong to give this…
Veteran para-athlete Murlikant Petkar to be conferred with Arjuna Lifetime Award
India`s first gold medallist in Paralympic Games, Murlikant Rajaram Petkar was on Thursday elated by the news that the Sports Ministry has recommended him for the Arjuna Award in the…
Experts Left Fuming Over Washington DRS Row. Bumrah’s Reaction Goes Viral
The dismissal of Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar on day one of the New Year’s Test at the SCG became a topic of debate. It came during India’s first innings when…
Amid SCG Test Pitch Debate, Aus Star’s ‘Bumrah’ Reminder: “Definitely…”
Debutant all-rounder Beau Webster feels facing ace India pacer Jasprit Bumrah will be an enormous challenge on the SCG pitch which is helping seamers, and the Australian did not place…
“Can’t Explain More…”: Pant Breaks Silence On Rohit’s Omission For 5th Test
Indian cricket team wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant opened up about skipper Rohit Sharma dropping himself from the fifth Test match against Australia in Sydney. Pant called it an emotional yet…
Rested Or Dropped? Ponting’s Blunt “Face Value” Verdict On Rohit’s Omission
Australia cricketing great Ricky Ponting feels the path for Rohit Sharma to play Tests again will be a long and difficult one after the regular Indian skipper opted to rest…
Virat Kohli`s offside woes resurface as Scott Boland strikes again: WATCH
Veteran Indian batter Virat Kohli found himself undone by deliveries outside the off-stump once again in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground.…
Khawaja’s Struggles Against Bumrah Continues, Form Slump Worsens
Australian opener Usman Khawaja continued his poor form in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India at home as he fell to Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah yet again during the…
“Has Gambhir Said Anything?”: New Dressing Room Leak Exposes Cracks In Team
The 5th and final Test between India and Australia has arguably set the foundation of a new era for the tourists, after skipper Rohit Sharma decided to drop himself to…
SCG Creates History, Sets New Attendance Record On Day 1 Of IND-AUS Test
A record-breaking 47,566 spectators packed the stands on day one of the fifth India-Australia Test on Friday, marking it the highest-ever opening day attendance for a Test match between the…
`Have probably seen Rohit Sharma for last time in Tests`: Gavaskar, Shastri
Former India cricketers Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri feel that the Boxing Day Test might have been Rohit Sharma`s final appearance in Test cricket, following his bold call to rest…
“Could Have Taken Chances”: Pant’s Remarks After 40-Run Knock In Sydney
India wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant said he batted with restraint on the opening day of the fifth Test against Australia because character of the SCG pitch did not allow him…
Watch: Pant Left Bruised By Australia Pacers, Responds WIth A Mammoth Six
It was a show of pure grit and resilience from Indian cricket team wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant on Day 1 of the fifth Test match against Australia in Sydney on…
SL beat NZ in 3rd T20 dead rubber
Kusal Perera scored Sri Lanka’s fastest T20I century, from 44 balls, on Thursday to spur his team to a consolation win over New Zealand by seven runs in the final…
Konstas is going to be a long term player for Australia, says Border
Former Australia captain Allan Border believes young opener Sam Konstas has all the attributes to be a long-term player for Australia and equated his flurry of shots against Jasprit Bumrah…
‘Unfortunate that India won’t play in Pakistan`: Shane Watson
Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson termed India’s inability to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy as “unfortunate” but said the ICC show-piece will offer star batters Virat Kohli and…
Pat may miss SL tour for child birth
Australia captain Pat Cummins hinted that he may skip the tour of Sri Lanka later this month to be present for the birth of his second child. Australia are scheduled…
`The aim is to keep it up`: Cummins
Australia captain Pat Cummins asserted that there would be no let up in intensity despite the hosts grabbing a 2-1 lead heading into the fifth and final Test of the…
‘You cannot have a cushion for batting order, need specialists’
An aspect which has caught the attention of Indian team on their ongoing tour of Australia has been the frequent changes in the playing XI of their matches so far.…
Madan Lal: Rohit Sharma has to decide whether to play or not
Amid a lot of chatter over Indian skipper Rohit Sharma’s place in the team following his poor run of form, former India cricketer Madan Lal said that team management and…
I won’t be surprised if Rohit retires from Tests, says Shastri
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri said he would not be surprised if captain Rohit Sharma retires from Test cricket. He added that if Rohit has a swansong game, then…
`Honesty is extremely important`: Gambhir
Asserting that “debates” in the dressing room should not come out in public domain, India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Thursday said he has had some “honest” conversations with his…
Captain Sharma enters nets last as uncertainty grows over his Test future
Battered by extra bounce and seam movement along with scathing criticism of his leadership, India skipper Rohit Sharma’s career as a Test cricketer seems headed for a dispiriting climax amid…
Sydney opera house
India started 2024 with a stunning two-day victory over South Africa in Cape Town to square a two-Test series 1-1. They will have to reprise those heroics over the next…
2nd Test Day 1, Live: SA Skipper Bavuma Wins Toss, Opts To Bat vs Pakistan
South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd Test Day 1, Live Updates: After qualifying for the World Test Championship final, South Africa will again take on Pakistan in the second Test in…
Ashwin Makes Cheeky Tweet As Future CSK Teammate Warns Non-Striker
Legendary Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is famous for his warnings to non-striker batters for backing up too far from their crease, and now it seems like he’s celebrating those who…
Gill falls at stroke of lunch as India slip to 57 for three
Shubman Gill’s indiscreet judgement on the last delivery before lunch reduced India to 57 for three in 25 overs on the opening day of fifth and final Test against Australia.…
Kohli survives first-ball duck after third-umpire rules out Steve Smith`s effort
India batter Virat Kohli, who`s going through a rough patch, survived a first-ball duck at the ongoing Sydney Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia after third-umpire ruled out Steve…
Kohli’s Outside Off Demons Haunt Star Again. Stats Pinpoint Concerning Trend
India talisman batter Virat Kohli who had delivered top performances in the past has been going through a rough patch currently at the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Kohli holds…
5th Test, Day 1: Jasprit Bumrah Strikes After Scott Boland Rips Through India
A relentless Scott Boland and Mitchell Starc sliced through an Indian batting line-up missing Rohit Sharma on Friday to put Australia in a commanding position after day one of the…
Video: Bumrah Makes Khawaja Pay For Konstas’ Mistake As Tempers Flare
Australia’s young opening batter Sam Konstas has time and again shown his intent to not limit his talking to his bat. In the last over before stumps on Day 1…
Gambhir To Be Reviewed By BCCI; Two Coaches Also Under The Scanner
Team India’s performance under Gautam Gambhir hasn’t gone as planned. In just over six months at the helm, Gambhir has already seen his side get whitewashed 0-3 at home by…
South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd Test Live Streaming: When, Where To Watch
South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd Test Live Streaming: South Africa are all set to host Pakistan in the second Test of the two-match series on Friday in Cape Town. The…
IND vs AUS 5th Test: India elect to bat against Australia, Rohit "opts to rest"
Stand-in India captain Jasprit Bumrah won the toss and elected to bat in the pivotal fifth and final Test against Australia after regular skipper Rohit Sharma “opted to rest” from…
Virat Kohli – Out Or Not Out At SCG? Experts Divided On Decision
First day of the ongoing fifth Test between India and Australia grabbed a lot of limelight due to multiple reasons. The day with Rohit Sharma missing the match and giving…
Watch: Steve Smith Sledges Shubman Gill, India Star Loses Wicket Next Ball
Team India’s struggles against the new ball continue in Sydney as the likes of KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal fail early to pacers. India seemed to have made some amends…
Smith Rubbishes Third Umpire’s Decision, Says This On Virat Kohli Catch
Australia batter Steve Smith on Friday reacted to India batter Virat Kohli’s catch in the first session on Day 1 of the Sydney Test and said that he is 100…
“Without Bumrah…”: Australia Legend’s Big Claim On BGT Result
Jasprit Bumrah’s incredible performance has prevented the Border-Gavaskar series from becoming completely lopsided in Australia’s favour, said pace great Glenn McGrath, lauding the India spearhead for his ball-control and ability…
“2 Seniors, A Youngster…”: Shastri’s Reason Behind India’s 4th Test Loss
Team India’s collapse in the second innings of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Melbourne left them with almost no chance of qualifying for the World Test Championship…
“Forced Retirement”: Rohit’s Name Missing From Team List, Internet Furious
All speculations proved true on Friday as Rohit Sharma missed the fifth India vs Australia Test in Sydney. Stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah won the toss and decided to bat against…
“At Toss, Bumrah Mentioned…”: Shastri Drops Big Rohit Retirement Hint
Former India cricketers Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri feel that the Boxing Day Test might have been Rohit Sharma’s final appearance in Test cricket, following his bold call to rest…
“Why Don’t They Say Rohit’s Been Dropped”: Team India Slammed By Great
Several experts were taken aback after India skipper Rohit Sharma ‘opted out’ of the Playing XI for the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney on Friday. India are being led…
Watch: Kohli, Smith’s Exchange After Umpiring Drama Over Golden Duck
Star India batter Virat Kohli earned a valuable lifeline on the opening day of the fifth Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Fans around the world were left…
“Rohit Not All-time Great…”: Manjrekar On ‘Mystery’ Around Star’s Absence
Rohit Sharma‘s absence from India’s XI against Australia for the fifth Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy probably started a new chapter in Indian cricket. After suffering from a poor…
Denzel Dumfries Double Takes Inter Milan Into Italian Super Cup Final
Denzel Dumfries scored both goals as Inter Milan defeated Atalanta 2-0 on Thursday in Riyadh to book his team a place in the Italian Super Cup final. The Netherlands international…
Bundesliga: Nigerian Striker Gift Orban Joins Hoffenheim From Lyon
Bundesliga side Hoffenheim have signed Nigerian forward Gift Orban for a fee of nine million euros ($9.2 million) from Lyon, the French club confirmed on Thursday. The 22-year-old had fallen…
Thomas Tuchel To Watch Spurs Face Newcastle As England Reign Begins
Thomas Tuchel will mark the official start of his England reign by watching Tottenham play Newcastle in the Premier League on Saturday. Tuchel was appointed as the permanent replacement for…
End Of Rohit, The Test Star? What ‘Opting To Rest’ From 5th Test Signifies
Is Rohit Sharma‘s journey as an Indian cricket team Test star over? After he ‘opted to rest’ (in stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah’s words) from the India vs Australia 5th Test…
“Our Captain…”: On Rohit Missing 5th Test, Bumrah’s ‘Unity’ Revelation
It’s official now. Rohit Sharma is not playing the fifth India vs Australia Test in Sydney. Jasprit Bumrah, who had led India to victory in the first Test of the…
5th Test Live: Rohit Sharma’s Selection In Focus As India Face Australia
India vs Australia 5th Test Day 1 Live Updates: India face Australia in the fifth and final match of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The contest at the Sydney Cricket Ground…
India vs Australia 5th Test Live Streaming, BGT 2024/25 Live Telecast
India vs Australia 5th Test Live Streaming and Live Telecast: It will be a do-or-die game for the Indian cricket team when it faces Australia in the fifth and final…
“Has Slacked Too Much”: Ex-India Star’s Warning For Underperforming Pant
While the entire focus during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy is on the duo of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, another star performer Rishabh Pant has also been under scrutiny. The…
“Rohit Addressed The Media…”: Gavaskar Gives Fresh Twist To ‘Rift’ Rumours
On the first day of the New Year, several reports emerged that claimed there are rifts in the Indian dressing room. It happened right after India’s 184-run defeat to Australia…
“Rohit Has Earned Right To…”: Ex-Aus Skipper Delivers Sensational Verdict
Former Australia captain Michael Clarke says India skipper Rohit Sharma has earned the right to walk away from Test cricket on his own terms notwithstanding his barren run with the…
Premier League Chief Fears Club World Cup’s Impact On Man City And Chelsea
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters fears this year’s Club World Cup could create “great difficulty” for Manchester City and Chelsea ahead of next season’s English top-flight campaign. The two…
Djokovic, Sabalenka Into Brisbane Quarters As Rising Stars Impress
Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka were in ominous form ahead of the Australian Open as both powered into the Brisbane International quarter-finals on Thursday. On a day when rising stars…
“Rohit Should Fight…”: Ex-India Star’s Big Message Amid ‘Retirement’ Talk
Ahead of the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 at the Sydney Cricket Ground between Australia and India, former all-rounder Irfan Pathan shared his thoughts on skipper…
Paralympic Legend Murlikant Petkar Elated On Getting Arjuna Award
India’s first gold medallist in Paralympic Games, Murlikant Rajaram Petkar was on Thursday elated by the news that the Sports Ministry has recommended him for the Arjuna Award in the…
India Women Beat Maldives 11-1 In Second Friendly Contest
Dishing out an impressive show on debut, forward Lhingdeikim struck four goals in Indian women team’s comprehensive 11-1 win over Maldives in its second FIFA friendly contest in Bengaluru Thursday.…
Gambhir Rejected Request To Keep Rohit In Playing XI For 5th Aus Test: Report
Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma is all set to be rested for the fifth Test encounter against Australia starting Thursday in Sydney, according to sources. It has been a…
Najmul Hossain Shanto Steps Down As Bangladesh T20I Captain
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Bangladesh cricketer Najmul Hossain Shanto on Thursday stepped down as the captain of the national T20I team. The announcement was confirmed by BCB President Faruque…
Virat Meets Konstas’ Brothers After Shoulder-Barging Row. This Happens Next
Virat Kohli seems to have moved on from his tussle with Sam Konstas as the Indian star was seen posing with his Australian opponent’s brothers at an event hosted by…
“Shadow Of Old Self”: Inside Rohit’s Last Batting Session Ahead Of 5th Test
Ahead of the fifth and final Test between India and Australia, the focus in completely on Rohit Sharma. The India captain is going through a lean patch in the format,…
Gambhir, Rohit Ignore Each Other During Practice – Report Makes ‘Split’ Claim
It was around half past one when Gautam Gambhir walked towards the centre strip at the Sydney Cricket Ground with Jasprit Bumrah in tow. A few minutes later, Rohit Sharma…
We will meet when you get better, Kapil Dev tells an emotional Vinod Kambli
Legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev has promised former India batter Vinod Kambli, who walked out of a Thane hospital, to visit him at the earliest. Kambli was admitted to ICU on…
52 Years After Historic Gold, Para-Swimmer Murlikant Petkar Receives Arjuna
The Sports Ministry made some more course corrections and awarded the Arjuna Award (Lifetime) to para-swimmer Murlikant Rajaram Petkar, India’s first gold medallist in the Paralympic Games, conferring on him…
Who Can Replace Rohit In Playing XI For 5th Test? Report Reveals Answer
Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma is likely to be rested for the fifth Test encounter against Australia starting Thursday in Sydney, according to sources. Rohit has scored just 31…
Pakistan In ‘A Scramble’ To Host CT 2025 Opener, Renovation Not Complete
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is in a scramble to complete the renovation work of the National Stadium ahead of next month’s Champions Trophy, and has moved all matches scheduled at…
“Selfish, Spiteful…”: Ashwin Blasted By SA Great For Mid-Series Retirement
South African cricket great Daryll Cullinan has delivered a spectacular verdict on legendary India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin‘s sudden retirement from international cricket. Ashwin called time on his career midway through…
“Not Normal…”: Amid Reports Of Rift, India WC- Winner’s Scathing Reply
Former India fast bowler Madan Lal voiced his disappointment over reports of leaked discussions from the Indian dressing room, which hinted at a rift within the team. He questioned how…
“Always Hue And Cry…”: Ex-India Selector On Gambhir-Rohit Rift
Salil Ankola, who recently served as member of India men’s team selection committee member, believes that reports of rift in the current Test team might be blown out of proportion,…
Rohit Sharma skips kitbag for nets, raises doubts over Sydney Test spot
India coach Gautam Gambhir declined to confirm Thursday whether embattled skipper Rohit Sharma would play in the decisive fifth Test against Australia, but said he was `extremely confident` his team…
Amid Poor Form, Aus WC Winner Predicts Kohli Revival In Champions Trophy
Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has heaped praise on Sam Konstas for his electrifying debut in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series while also voicing his support for Indian cricket stalwarts…
Djokovic Getting In Shape Before Australian Open, Thrashes Gael Monfils In…
Novak Djokovic was in imperious form as he demolished Gael Monfils 6-3, 6-3 to reach the quarter-finals of the Brisbane International on Thursday, with the Australian Open just over a…
“He Should Tell Kohli…”: India Great Blasts Gambhir’s ‘Batting’ Coaching
India’s star batter Virat Kohli is going through a lean patch currently. In the ongoing five-match Test series against Australia, he has scored 167 runs across four games at an…
PCB scrambles to complete National Stadium renovation ahead of Champions Trophy
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is in a scramble to complete the renovation work of the National Stadium ahead of next month`s Champions Trophy and has moved all matches scheduled at…
Gambhir reaffirms `team first` ideology amid reports of unrest in dressing room
India`s first Test match of the New Year starting Friday will be a true test of their resolve, as the team trail 1-2 in the five-match series against arch-rivals Australia.…
Rohit’s Act During Meet With Aus PM Fuels ‘All Is Not Well’ Speculations
It has been a tough campaign for Rohit Sharma in the ongoing five-match Test series against Australia. The Indian cricket team skipper missed the first Test as he decided to…
Rohit Likely To Be ‘Rested’ For 5th Test Against Australia, Bumrah To Lead
Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma is likely to be ‘rested’ for the fifth Test match against Australia starting Thursday in Sydney, according to sources. Star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah…
Rohit To Retire After Aus Tests? Shastri’s Brutal ‘Won’t Be Shocked’ Take
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri said he would not be surprised if captain Rohit Sharma retires from Test cricket. He added that if Rohit has a swansong game, then…
Sania Mirza And Mohammed Shami Fake AI Generated Photos Go Viral
Over the past few days, several pictures of India pacer Mohammed Shami and legendary tennis star Sania Mirza posing together have gone viral on social media. However, the pictures in…
No Clarity From Rohit To Snubbed Players After Gambhir Took Charge: Report
India captain Rohit Sharma maintained in the press conference after the Melbourne Test that he has had conversations with players in the team over various matters, including but not limited…
Rohit Sharma`s spot in Playing XI uncertain as Gambhir holds back on SCG line-up
India`s head coach, Gautam Gambhir, refrained from confirming whether captain Rohit Sharma would feature in the upcoming Sydney Test against Australia when directly asked about his inclusion. Rohit was seen…
Star pacer ruled out of Sydney Test in a huge blow for India
India pacer Akash Deep has been ruled out of the fifth and final Test against Australia, which begins on Friday, due to a stiff back. Akash, who had taken five…