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The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday finally announced the Champions Trophy 2025 schedule after much delay. The elite tournament, that is being hosted in a hybrid model, will start…
R Ashwin made it clear that he has no regrets about his career including missing out on the chance to captain the Indian cricket team. Ashwin announced his international retirement…
Former England cricket team skipper Michael Vaughan weighed in on the controversy surrounding Ravindra Jadeja‘s press conference where he allegedly refused to speak in English. Vaughan said that the entire…
Letters written by the late Australian cricket icon Donald Bradman have surfaced, revealing his admiration for fellow Aussie legends Shane Warne and Steve Waugh, as well as his early recognition…
Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli was seen sweating it out in the nets at the Melbourne Cricket Ground ahead of the crucial Boxing Day Test encounter against Australia…
Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah preached the importance of repetition and pushing oneself as a bowler to an aspiring fast bowler, saying that one can never be fresh while playing…
Manu Bhaker, double Olympic medallist , is in news after reports claimed the champion shooter’s name was missing from the list of nominated athletes for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel…
Double Olympic medallist shooter Manu Bhaker’s coach Jaspal Rana has castigated the Sports Ministry, Sports Authority of India and the National Rifle Association of India, holding them responsible for “ignoring”…
The build up of India’s Boxing Day Test against Australia has been a chaotic one, marred by several off-the-field controversies. Most of it has come from the Australian media. Firstly,…
As the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) approaches, former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has cautioned under fire skipper Rohit Sharma to reconsider his aggressive batting style…
India’s seasoned batter Cheteshwar Pujara has advised young Yashasvi Jaiswal to spend more time on the field, stay calm, and play shots only when he is certain of their execution.…
Pakistan’s premier fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has requested the team management and national selectors to not consider him for the Test matches in South Africa because of workload management…
The Indian team in Australia lack a bowling attack that is good enough to take 20 wickets in a Test, Cheteshwar Pujara said on Monday. The visitors have been relying…
Atharva Ankolekar (4-55) snapped four wickets, while Tanush Kotian, who received a call-up to join the Indian squad for the reminder of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, took 2 for 38 and…
All thanks to Manu Bhaker, India understood what it felt like to be winning two medals in the same edition of the Olympic Games for the first time in its…
Former Indian cricket team batter Vinod Kambli said that he was thankful to childhood friend Sachin Tendulkar for his blessings after the former had to be admitted to a hospital…
Coming off one of their biggest wins in terms of runs, fancied India will look to guard against complacency when they take on a beleaguered West Indies side with an…
The trio of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant is aboard “the same boat” when it comes to erratic form in the ongoing Test series against Australia but skipper…
As the Boxing Day Test at the MCG approaches, former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has cautioned under-fire skipper Rohit Sharma to reconsider his aggressive batting style against Australia’s formidable bowling…
The term workload management is discussed a lot in international cricket these days given the mushrooming of numerous T20 leagues combined with the busy international calendar that has made life…
India on Tuesday named their 15-member squad for the upcoming U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025, according to ICC. Team India are the defending champions of the event, having won…
Pakistan completed a 3-0 sweep of its ODI series against South Africa, winning the third match by 36 runs under the DLS method. Also Read: “I was expecting the India…
India captain Rohit Sharma has opened up on the surprise inclusion of all-rounder Tanush Kotian for the remaining Tests against Australia. Following veteran Ravichandran Ashwin‘s retirement after the Brisbane Test…
Team India’s pre-match practice at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) ahead of the Boxing Day Test may not have gone as per plan, with stadium pitch curator Matt Page explaining…
The absence of Manu Bhaker’s name from the 30-athlete shortlist for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Awards has triggered a big controversy. Manu, who was the most successful athlete…
India still remains a few steps away from becoming a ‘sporting nation’. While the country remains the financial center for a sport like cricket, other sports have found it difficult…
Veteran cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara reflected on India’s bowling weakness at the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series and said that they have to take 20 wickets, reported Star Sports. The series…
A rather interesting and rare incident took place at the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) 2024 season, when a ball was hit straight onto the roof of a cricket ground.…
Ahead of the fourth Test against India at Melbourne, which will be a Boxing Day Test, Australian coach Andrew McDonald said that explosive left-handed batter Travis Head battles no particular…
Remember Rafael Benitez? Remember where Steven Gerrard-captained Liverpool finished in the 2008-2009 season of the English Premier League (EPL)? Good – Because no one hardly talks about runners-up in top-flight…
Former cricketer Ricky Ponting opened up on India batter Shubman Gill’s poor form overseas and said that the 25-year-old needs to back himself a bit more to get results. In…
Sam Konstas will open the batting for Australia in the fourth Test against India, coach Andrew McDonald said Tuesday, while voicing confidence leading batsman Travis Head will be fit to…
Inter Milan saw off Como 2-0 on Monday to stretch their unbeaten run in Serie A to 11 games and move back to within three points of leaders Atalanta. Defender…
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has questioned the “choices” of those close to forward Marcus Rashford, whose time at Old Trafford could be coming to an end. The 27-year-old England…
Ahead of the Boxing Day Test, India skipper Rohit Sharma on Tuesday dismissed fears about the knee injury he suffered during practice, saying it was fine, while keeping the suspense…
Bengal’s women’s cricket team made history on Monday by completing the highest successful run chase in women’s One-Day Cricket. They achieved this during the Senior Women’s Trophy 2024 match against…
Days after announcing his retirement from international cricket, former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir labelled India star batter Virat Kohli as the greatest player of the current generation. Amir, who has…
India captain Rohit Sharma and other members of the batting unit had to begin their nets session in Melbourne on ‘not-so-useful’ pitches. The training surfaces on offer to the Indian…
Snubbed by the Sports Ministry for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, the country’s biggest sports award, despite making history by winning two bronze medals in the Paris Olympic Games,…
Mumbai off-spinner Tanush Kotian was on Monday added to India’s squad for the remaining two Tests in Australia as a replacement for the recently retired Ravichandran Ashwin. “The Men’s Selection…
Former Team India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar opened up on skipper Rohit Sharma`s poor run in Test cricket, by saying he has a lack of confidence and self-doubt. The 2024-25 Test…
Team India pacer Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of the remaining two Test matches against Australia as he has not yet fully matched his match fitness, the Board of…
Former Team India cricketer Vinod Kambli has been hospitalized. According to an X post by IANS, Vinod Kambli has been admitted to Akriti Hospital in Thane. Vinod Kambli`s most recent…
NorthEast United FC came from two goals behind to secure a 5-2 victory against Hyderabad FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) here on Monday. Hyderabad FC, who had conceded…
Mumbai-based spinner Tanush Kotian has received the maiden call-up for Team India ahead of the fourth Test match against Australia. The fourth match between India and Australia is set to…
Amir Hussain Lone, a para-cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir, is overjoyed that his dream of opening a cricket academy for children is finally coming true. Amir is an inspiration to…
Team India Test veteran Cheteshwar Pujara reflected on the visitor`s bowling weakness in the ongoing Test series against Australia. He also said that the Indians need to take 20 wickets,…
The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is where Scott Boland truly feels at home. Out of his 40 Test wickets so far, the most memorable debut came at this very ground.…
Shahu Tushar Mane clinched the gold medal in the men’s 10m Air Rifle event, while Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil set a new world record en route to winning the junior title…
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi breathed a sigh of relief after receiving his US visa to compete in the upcoming World Rapid and Blitz Championships in New York, beginning December 26.…
Making history and blazing a trail for Indian basketball, Ulhas KS has become the first Indian player to compete in the prestigious Serbian National Basketball League Division 1, Kosarkaska Liga…
Ahead of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia, the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) head curator Matt Page hinted at 6 millimetres of grass being used…
Ravichandran Ashwin stunned the cricket world after the third India vs Australia Test in Brisbane as he announced his retirement from international cricket. Being the highest wicket-taker among active bowlers…
Former cricketer Simon Katich has advised Australian batsmen to keep rotating strike and maintaining a solid defence to dominate against Team India`s lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah. Simon Katich noted that…
As the focus remains on under-fire veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, a few other members of India’s batting unit haven’t performed either. Kohli and Rohit’s struggles with the bat…
Amid reports that double Olympic-medallist Manu Bhaker has been shockingly ignored for this year’s Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award, a top sports ministry source has asserted that the names are…
To quell the ongoing controversy surrounding pitches, Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) head curator Matt Page addressed concerns on Monday, stating that the pitch at the stadium has not been altered…
Amir Hussain Lone, a differently-abled cricketer, who is an inspiration to many, has expressed his gratitude to Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani for opening doors to “endless opportunities” for underprivileged…
Ruturaj Gaikwad’s whirlwind 148 not out powered Maharashtra to a nine-wicket win over Services, while all-round show from Utkarsh Singh and a fine 134 from Ishan Kishan highlighted Jharkhand’s eight-wicket…
With legendary off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announcing his retirement, 26-year-old spin-bowling all-rounder Tanush Kotian has been reportedly selected to join Team India’s squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Although an official announcement…
Big milestones are available for Australian stars Steve Smith and captain Pat Cummins to hunt during the Boxing Day Test against India, the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with…
Former India cricketer Vinod Kambli has been admitted to a private hospital in Thane district, where medical examinations revealed clots in his brain, doctors treating him said on Monday. Dr…
As Team India navigates through a long, five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia, it faced another challenge ahead of the fourth Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) as players negotiated…
Leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has returned to Sri Lanka for the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand, starting on January 5 in Wellington. Sri Lanka will travel to New Zealand…
Sean Abbott and Beau Webster are linked by a common thread. They are just about there but not quite there when it comes to selection in Australia’s final Test eleven.…
The Indian team in Australia lacks a bowling attack that is good enough to take 20 wickets in a Test, Cheteshwar Pujara said on Monday and called it the side’s…
Former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik has in a way opened the door for Indian players to quit playing at home and figure in franchise T20 leagues abroad which has given…
The name of Manu Bhaker, the first Indian since independence to win two Olympic medals in a single edition of the Games, is missing from the list of sportspersons nominated…
While Australia has undeniably been a dominant force in ICC events, securing the most titles, Indian cricket is often regarded as the sport`s true breadwinner. Over the past two decades,…
Mohammed Shami will not the inducted into the Indian cricket squad for the remaining two Tests of the Border Gavaskar trophy, the BCCI confirmed on Monday. In a press release,…
The double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker’s name is conspicuously missing from the list of sportspersons nominated for the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award this year. This unexpected snub…
The Indian cricket team has reportedly chosen a spinner to replace Ravichandran Ashwin in the Border Gavaskar Trophy after the veteran star announced his retirement after the third Test in…
Explosive batter Travis Head was a notable absentee in Australia’s net session on Monday ahead of the Boxing Day Test against India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, according to The…
The Indian video gaming and esports industry experienced unprecedented growth in 2024, and this momentum is expected to continue into 2025. Arguably, the biggest highlight of the upcoming year will…
Ahead of the Boxing Day Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series against Australia, Team India engaged in a fun fielding drill with 300 dollars at stake. The series is…
Vinod Kambli, former Indian cricket team star, has been admitted to a hospital after his health deteriorated over the weekend. According to a X post by news agency IANS, Kambli,…
Australia fast-bowler Sean Abbott was effusive in his praise for Jasprit Bumrah, saying that the current generation is seeing a master at work, adding that his unusual bowling action being…
Former Australian cricketer Mark Waugh expressed his take on Australian team management not taking bold calls while dropping players during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, saying that the team…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has picked former Test all-rounder Abdul Razzaq to head a country-wide scouting program to find new talent for the national T20 squad. The program titled…
Harmanpreet Kaur-led Team India achieved an elusive feat on Sunday with their mammoth 211-run win over West Indies in the first ODI match of the series at Kotambi Stadium in…
The row between Indian players and media and Australian media over Indian players answering questions only in Hindi and to Indian media has escalated significantly, and it all started when…
Veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara showered praise on seamer Mitchell Starc and said that the 34-year-old has been the “best bowler” for Australia in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series, reported…
India captain Rohit Sharma‘s fitness remains a hot topic of debate amid his lean patch with the bat in Test cricket. Recently, former South African cricketer Daryll Cullinan had taken…
Much of Monday here was damp, bleak, borderline depressing. A cold, stiff wind blew across the city, the rain came down in waves, stinging and slanting and dying down almost…
Former cricketer Simon Katich has advised Australian batters to concentrate on rotating the strike and maintaining a solid defence to succeed against the peerless Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah. Katich noted…
The run-up to the Boxing Day Test has been clouded by controversy, with the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) head curator Matt Page responding to concerns raised by the Indian team…
Wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson didn’t make Kerala’s Vijay Hazare Trophy squad, triggering a big controversy. Samson, who recently established himself as an opening batter in India’s T20I side, didn’t make…
Australia fast bowler Sean Abbott was effusive in his praise for Jasprit Bumrah, saying that the current generation is seeing a master at work, adding that his unusual bowling action…
Coming off one of their biggest wins in terms of runs, fancied India will look to guard against complacency when they take on a beleaguered West Indies side with an…
Opener Sam Konstas, who is set to make his debut for Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Thursday, has enlisted the assistance of his coach specifically to prepare…
Mumbai’s off-spin bowling all-rounder Tanush Kotian will be leaving for Australia today to join the India Test squad in Australia as a replacement for the recently-retired off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. Kotian,…
Olympiad gold-winning Indian chess player Tania Sachdev on Monday lamented the “lack of recognition” from the government of Delhi, prompting chief minister Atishi to reach out to her for “thoughts…
Not many sports are inseparably linked with an individual, but Mirabai Chanu has been that one name in Indian weightlifting for several years now and 2024 was no different as…
Indian boxing endured a turbulent year marred by coaching turmoil, crushing defeats, and a medal-less Paris Olympics campaign, all of it made worse by the national federation’s negligence that brought…
Since the conclusion of the third Test between India and Australia in Melbourne, multiple controversies have kept fans busy. As the Indian and Australian teams hit the nets ahead of…
With skipper Rohit Sharma struggling to decipher a way to score runs in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, former India coach Ravi Shastri says the stylish batter should go in with a…
Cheteshwar Pujara, who was a star of India’s last two Test series wins in Australia, has expressed concern regarding a couple of aspects of India’s current squad. While India have…
Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu tied knot with her fiance Venkata Datta Sai on Sunday in Udaipur. Beautifully dressed in a traditional wedding attire, the couple exchanged vows in presence…
Australia capped off their 24-match ICC Women’s Championship campaign with a dominant a 75-run victory over New Zealand at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, securing an unassailable lead in the…
Opener G Trisha made a doughty fifty before the left-arm troika of Ayushi Shukla, Sonam Yadav and Parunika Sisodia spun web around Bangladesh batters as India scored a 41-run win…