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Former South African batter Neil McKenzie has been appointed as the consultant coach for the Sri Lankan cricket team ahead of their two-match Test series against South Africa starting from…
Following the ODI series win against Bangladesh, former Afghanistan skipper Mohammad Nabi said that he wants to feature in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan. Mohammad Nabi played a…
Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria questioned the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) by asking what will they achieve by going to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after India refused…
The world’s first high-altitude para sports centre dedicated to training and nurturing para-athletes in the country will be established in Leh, Ladakh and will focus on training for international competitions,…
Former India spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan has named Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni as best captains in Test and white-ball formats respectively. Kohli had led India in 68 Tests and guided…
Ahead of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, “Daily Telegraph”, a British daily broadsheet newspaper in London has used a Hindi headline which read, “Yugo ki Ladai” (Fight for the Ages). They…
The Indian cricket team has started practice at the WACA ground in Perth ahead of the first match of the five-Test series against Australia starting November 22. India were scheduled…
Ahead of the iconic Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Australia`s uncapped batsman Nathan McSweeney opened up on his plans against Team India`s lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah. Impressive performances at the domestic level and…
The Indian men’s blind cricket team is awaiting clearance from the Ministry of External Affairs for its participation in the 4th T20 World Cup for the Blind which will take…
New Zealand all-rounder Melie Kerr was awarded the ICC Women’s Player of the Month on Tuesday for her exceptional performance in the month of October. She was honoured with both…
Amid the ICC Champions Trophy stand-off between India and Pakistan, other sporting events also seem to be taking a toll. For the Asia Cup Youth Scrabble Championship and Delhi Cup…
Pakistan left-arm spinner Noman Ali has been announced as the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for October on Tuesday following his exceptional performance in the recently concluded three-match…
88 Pictures, a premium animation and VFX studio from India has announced the launch of its new gaming division, 88Games, marking the studio’s foray into the world of game development.…
India will be accorded a tough welcome to Australia as the Optus Stadium pitch for the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has been prepared to offer “good bounce and…
The Indian cricket team decided to not play a single practice match ahead of the Test series against Australia but the cricketers are taking part in a secret training camp…
Legendary Pakistan cricket team captain Javed Miandad was left fuming by India’s decision to not travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025. There was a lot of chatter surrounding…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is in process to address the International Cricket Council (ICC) after India`s decision of not travelling to Pakistan for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025,…
Former Indian cricket team batter Robin Uthappa believes that Ramandeep Singh should be given a chance in the third T20I encounter against South Africa. India’s batters struggled massively as the…
In a major boost for India ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia later this month, pacer Mohammed Shami is set to make his competitive cricket comeback for Bengal against…
Amid uncertainty over India’s travel to Pakistan for next year’s Champions Trophy, cricketer-turned commentator Aakash Chopra feels that the tournament can’t happen without India. As per reports, the BCCI had…
St Mary’s SSC (Mazagaon) skipper Anish Shetty, 15, smashed an unbeaten century (190 runs) which was the highlight of his school’s emphatic 525-run victory over Rita Memorial High School (Kalyan)…
Australia’s former captain Michael Clarke expressed strong concerns over the decision by the team management to rest key players in the third and final ODI against Pakistan, a move that…
After leading South Africa to a three-wicket win over India in a thrilling second T20I at St George’s Park, young batter Tristan Stubbs said the one thing which worked in…
As the second batch of the Indian team flies to Australia for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, head coach Gautam Gambhir spoke to the media in the customary pre-departure press conference.…
As the second batch of the Indian team flies to Australia for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, head coach Gautam Gambhir spoke to the media in the customary pre-departure press conference.…
Pakistan registered a historic ODI series win against Australia on Sunday. Mohammad Rizwan and co thrashed Australia by eight wickets in the third ODI in Perth and clinched the three-match…
Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy has described the three-year gap from international cricket as “tough,” saying he had to completely overhaul his bowling after finding that his orthodox side-spin wasn’t working…
Indian batting line-up need to get its mojo back against a resurgent South Africa to regain the lost ground on rather unfamiliar SuperSport Park conditions when the two teams clash…
Indian cricket team star batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli faced a lot of criticism following their team’s humiliating Test series loss against New Zealand at home. Both cricketers struggled…
Former Australia skipper Tim Paine has backed young wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel and believes that the latter could be very useful to the Indian side in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against…
Ace Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna and his Australian men’s doubles partner Matthew Ebden started their ATP Finals campaign on a losing note, suffering a straight-set defeat in a group…
Rohit Sharma might be the captain of India’s Test team but it’s Virat Kohli fever that has gripped Australian media. On Tuesday morning, the Indian cricket team’s batting hero emerged…
Australia opener Nathan McSweeney, who is set to debut against India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, said he has been preparing for the “unique” challenge of facing star pacer Jasprit Bumrah.…
Trouble seems to be brewing for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) over their stubborn stance of hosting the entire ICC Champions Trophy in the country next year. The Board of…
Following the ODI series win against Bangladesh, former Afghanistan skipper Mohammad Nabi said he wants to play in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy which is scheduled to take place next…
Afghanistan wicket-keeper batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz scripted history on Monday as he became the second youngest player in history to reach 8 ODI centuries. Gurbaz went past some of the stalwarts…
Alexander Zverev opened his campaign at the ATP Finals in Turin on Monday evening by dispatching Andrey Rublev 6-4, 6-4 in their round-robin opener. In the afternoon match, Casper Ruud…
Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers is among a group of five players added to England’s squad for this month’s Nations League fixtures against Greece and Ireland after eight players withdrew. Interim…
Rahmanullah Gurbaz hit a cracking century and Azmatullah Omarzai showed allround skills on Monday to give Afghanistan a five wicket victory in the third ODI and a series win over…
Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir took a jibe at Australia great Ricky Ponting over his criticism of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Ponting was critical of the duo…
Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir took a jibe at Australia great Ricky Ponting over his criticism of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Ponting was critical of the duo…
Pakistan, on Sunday, achieved a historic high as the team defeated Australia in an ODI series. This was Pakistan’s first ODI series win in Australia after 22 years. In the…
Five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) might be targeting a 17-year-old batter in the IPL 2025 mega auction. CSK have reportedly invited Mumbai’s 17-year-old opener Ayush…
India head coach Gautam Gambhir might be preparing to help the Rohit Sharma-led Indian team in Australia but he also has one eye on what is happening in South Africa…
The International Cricket Council has sought a response from the Pakistan Cricket Board on hosting the Champions Trophy in a hybrid model following India`s refusal to travel to the country…
In a stunning turn of events, Pakistan, led by Mohammad Rizwan, defied expectations to claim victory in the ODI series against Australia. Despite a recent slump in form, the Pakistani…
The India-Pakistan dispute regarding the Champions Trophy 2025 could potentially escalate to legal proceedings after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has informed the International Cricket Council…
Former Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar was all praise for the youngsters as Pakistan registered a historic ODI series victory over Australia. Pakistan won the final ODI encounter…
In the successful redemption arc of mystery spinner, Varun Chakravarthy, `clarity` has played a key role in his rise to the stars. Once a forgotten star, who found himself at…
It has been a tough year for KL Rahul. The star Indian cricket team batter has struggled to score runs and his position in the side has constantly come under…
Head coach Gautam Gambhir on Monday said Jasprit Bumrah, as designated vice-captain, will lead India in the opening Test against Australia in Perth if regular skipper Rohit Sharma is unavailable…
Head coach Gautam Gambhir on Monday said Jasprit Bumrah, as designated vice-captain, will lead India in the opening Test against Australia in Perth if regular skipper Rohit Sharma is unavailable…
Former Indian cricket team batter Sanjay Manjrekar believes that all-rounder Axar Patel was ‘underutilised’ in the first two T20I encounters against South Africa. Following India’s loss in the second game…
Launching an unexpected scathing attack on Gautam Gambhir, former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar on Monday said the India head coach lacks the `right demeanour and words` while interacting with the…
Pakistan may withdraw from the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, according to a report in news publication Dawn, if its hosting rights are stripped following India’s refusal to travel to the…
Barcelona star forwards Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal have picked up injuries which have ruled them out of the international break, the La Liga leaders said Monday. Lewandowski suffered a…
Norway’s Casper Ruud eased to a straight-sets victory over Carlos Alcaraz on Monday as the Spanish star’s bid for a maiden ATP Finals title got off to a poor start.…
Defending champions India beat Malaysia 4-0 in their opening match of the women’s Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament here on Monday. India scored through Sangita Kumari (8th, 55th minutes), Preeti…
Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir defended senior batsmen Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma following the criticism from former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting. Further Gambhir said that Ponting should better…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly set to write a letter to the International Cricket Council (ICC) following the communication that the Board of Control for Cricket in India…
Ahead of the prestigious Border-Gavaskar Trophy, former cricketer Michael Hussey backed star India batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli and said that one cannot write off champion players like them.…
Mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy has described the three-year gap from international cricket as “tough,” but credited the intense domestic grind and the role clarity provided by new head coach Gautam…
Former Team India batsman Sanjay Bangar`s son Aryan (now identified as Anaya) recently shared a post on his official Instagram account in which he highlighted the effects of hormone replacement…
England great James Anderson has shown interest in taking part in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 by signing up for the aution that is set to take place…
Virat Kohli landed in Australia on Sunday night, 12 days before the start of the first Test in Perth on November 22. Kohli, therefore, became the first of a large…
Right-handed batter K.L. Rahul said the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will give him the platform to enjoy his cricket and eventually make a comeback into the India T20I team.…
Pakistan sprang a major surprise in the ODI series against Australia as the Mohammad Rizwan-led side won the contest. Pakistan have not been in great from of late but against…
Varun Chakaravarthy, after being dropped from the Indian cricket team, went back to the basics and made significant changes to his bowling technique. Reflecting on his learnings from his first…
India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Monday shared insights on the selection of Harshit Rana and Nitish Reddy for the Border Gavaskar Trophy. He said pacer Rana has done enough…
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was informed by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday that India will not be travelling to Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2025. There was a lot…
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was informed by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday that India will not be travelling to Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2025. There was a lot…
India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir was not in a position to say whether skipper Rohit Sharma will be available for the first Test against Australia starting at Perth on November…
Australia’s former captain Michael Clarke expressed strong concerns over the decision by team management to rest key players in the third and final ODI against Pakistan, a move that contributed…
Recently, a video of Australian skipper Pat Cummins surfaced all over the internet in which he opened up on his first meeting with one of the global stars and the…
Suma Shirur, the Olympian and former chief coach of the Indian Shooting team was awarded with the Coach of the Year (Female) award by the Indian Sports Honours 2024, organized…
Marizanne Kapp and Ayabonga Khaka have been rested from South Africa’s three T20I matches against England, starting from November 24. The duo though will be back for the ODI leg…
Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 3rd ODI, Live Updates: Bangladesh skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz won the toss and opted to bat against Afghanistan in the third ODI of the three-match series on…
Indian cricket team captain Suryakumar Yadav faced a lot of criticism following his side’s loss to South Africa in the second T20I encounter on Sunday. India looked on course to…
Back in Team India’s T20I scheme and ruling the roost, mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy bamboozled the South African batters which his bowling in the second T20I on Sunday. Though the…
Former Australian Test captain Tim Paine has expressed frustration with the heavy criticism aimed at Australia’s ODI team following their recent 1-2 series defeat to Pakistan. Despite a promising start…
Lockie Ferguson`s sensational hat-trick helped New Zealand defend a modest total of 108 in the second T20I against Sri Lanka in Dambulla, marking a dramatic turnaround in a match that…
Star shuttlers PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen will be eager to regain their respective form as they lead the Indian challenge at the Kumamoto Masters Japan Super 500 tournament beginning…
India skipper Suryakumar Yadav lavished praise on spinner Varun Chakravarthy for his magical figures of 5 for 17 during their three-wicket loss to South Africa in the second T20I here…
Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan feels that pace legend James Anderson will end up joining Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL). England`s legendary pacer James…
Chennai Super Kings legend MS Dhoni has been retained by the franchise for a sum of Rs 4 crore ahead of IPL 2025 auction. Notably, he has been picked by…
India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin experienced a ‘fanboy’ moment, as he posted a picture on Instagram with Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand. From the post, it appeared that Ashwin and Anand…
Tristan Stubbs tried to control his breathing to stay calm and guided South Africa to seal the victory in the second T20I against Team India. In the second T20I match…
MIG Cricket Club’s Varun Lavande scored a fine 96 to power his team to an eight-wicket win over Victory CC in the A & B Division semi-finals of the MCA…
Mumbai produced a fine collective effort to beat Uttarakhand by 31 runs in the semi-finals of the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.Batting first, Simran Shaikh’s…
Team India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir stood tall, defended his boys, laid down plans for the Australia tour as he addressed the media ahead of his flight for the Border-Gavaskar…
It was reported in these columns how the letters in the first, second and surname of Sachin Tendulkar below his statue at Wankhede Stadium were falling off. We are glad…
Launching a scathing attack on Gautam Gambhir, former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar on Monday said the India head coach lacks the “right demeanour and words” while interacting with the press…
Australian batting great Ricky Ponting has backed Jasprit Bumrah to shoulder the dual responsibility of spearheading the Indian pace attack as well as leading the team if Rohit Sharma misses…
Pakistan achieved its first win over Australia in a 50-overs series in Australia since 2002 when it won the deciding third one-day international on Sunday by eight wickets. The impressive…
Team India will figure in a day-night Test after four years when they front up to Australia at Adelaide on December 6 for the pink ball encounter. But head coach…
Uncapped Nathan McSweeney won the race to open the batting alongside Usman Khawaja in the first Test against India while Australia also handed a maiden Test call up to Josh…
After Cricket Australia confirmed that Nathan McSweeney would open the batting in Border-Gavaskar Trophy series opener, former wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist questioned the selectors if they strayed from their “top six…
Former India cricketer and coach Sanjay Bangar‘s son Aryan recently shared a reel on Instagram to showcase the transformation journey. However, the reel was later deleted. The 23-year-old went through…
Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir took a massive ‘social media’ dig at his critics ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Test series against Australia. Gambhir’s tactics have come under fire…
India head coach Gautam Gambhir attended a press conference on Monday before the team’s departure for Australia for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Team India is slated to play a five-match…