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Concerns arose when the BCCI announced on October 25 that speedster Mayank Yadav, who made his international debut in the T20Is against Bangladesh, would miss India’s four-match series against South…
India’s assistant coach Abhishek Nayar on Wednesday insisted that they do not ask for tailor-made pitches in Tests and also backed out-of-form legends Virat Kohli and skipper Rohit Sharma, saying…
South Africa quick Kagiso Rabada has dethroned Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah as the top bowler in the latest ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings released on Wednesday. Rabada has claimed…
Left-hand batter Shimron Hetmyer has returned to the squad as West Indies announced the squad for the three-match ODI series against England on Wednesday. Hetmyer hasn`t played an ODI for…
Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Jay Shah on Tuesday hailed the Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indian Women`s team for “a phenomenal win” against recently-crowned T20 World Cup-winner New Zealand…
A major development has emerged from the Indian Premier League (IPL), with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) set to re-appoint Virat Kohli as the franchise’s captain. Kohli, who captained the Bengaluru…
The outings of Abhimanyu Easwaran, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Prasidh Krishna will be the primary focal points of India A’s four-day match against their Australian counterparts, starting on Thursday. Easwaran,…
The deadline for the IPL 2025 retentions will end on Thursday and experts as well as fans have been trying to predict that big names that find their way into…
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 retention deadline is only hours away as the 10 franchises look to finalise the list of players they wish to keep ahead of the…
Cricket Australia on Wednesday extended the tenure of men’s team head coach Andrew McDonald till the end of the 2027 season, meaning he will oversee the team’s defence of the…
Veteran Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden advanced to the quarterfinals of the men’s doubles event of the Paris Masters. The Indo Australian pair eked…
Pat Cummins has never been part of a victorious Test series campaign against India, and the Australian captain wants to erase that blemish from his CV during the upcoming Border-Gavaskar…
Charismatic India batter Smriti Mandhana finally played a knock befitting her calibre as India defeated New Zealand by six wickets in the deciding game to seal the three-match Women’s ODI…
As former South Africa cricketer Gary Kirsten joined the Pakistan men’s team as their limited-overs coach, not many in the Indian cricketing fraternity were happy. Kirsten was Team India’s coach…
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Tuesday said her team wanted to win the three-match Women’s ODI series against New Zealand “at any cost” after a forgettable outing in the recent…
When Rohit Sharma set foot in Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium for the first time more than two decades back as a teenager, he would hardly have imagined that one day, he…
England included uncapped spin bowling all-rounder Jacob Bethell in a 16-man squad announced on Tuesday for their upcoming Test tour of New Zealand, with wicketkeeper-batsman Jamie Smith omitted due to…
Former Pakistan cricketer and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ramiz Raja feels that star batter Babar Azam has yet to achieve his best in the Test format. Babar was rested…
Tony de Zorzi and Tristan Stubbs put South Africa in command on 307-2 and left Bangladesh floundering after day one of the second and final Test in Chattogram on Tuesday.…
The Group A match between Mumbai and Tripura ended in a draw with the reigning champions earning three points by virtue of the first-innings lead. Mumbai, who were reduced to…
Former Australia wicketkeeper-batter Matthew Wade has revealed that his team’s defeat to India in the T20 World Cup earlier this year was probably the moment that ended his career as…
One of the greatest footballers of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo had the opportunity to turn into a hero for his team as Al-Nassr took on Al-Taawoun in a King’s Cup…
Cricket lovers rejoiced when legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan asked a question on the Gentlemen’s Game during the latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati. Putting forward a question for INR 6.40…
Bangladesh vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 2, Live Updates: South Africa will be resuming the Day 2 of the ongoing second Test against Bangladesh from 307/2 in Chattogram. At…
After losing the first two matches of the series against New Zealand, Team India is keen to make a comeback when the two teams square off in the third and…
Ruben Amorim said Tuesday that “nothing is decided yet” after Manchester United made the Sporting Lisbon coach their top target to replace sacked manager Erik ten Hag. United pulled the…
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz opened his campaign at the Paris Masters on Tuesday with a 7-5, 6-1 win over Chilean Nicolas Jarry. After receiving a bye through the first round, Alcaraz…
Borussia Dortmund have been eliminated from the German Cup in the second round with a 1-0 extra-time loss at Wolfsburg on Tuesday, deepening the struggling club’s woes. Scoreless after 90…
Former Pakistan cricketer and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ramiz Raja feels that star batter Babar Azam has yet to achieve his best in the Test format. Babar was rested…
Napoli grew their lead at the top of the Serie A table to seven points with a 2-0 win at AC Milan on Tuesday. Antonio Conte’s resurgent side wrapped the…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) need a wicket-keeper batter after the retirement of Dinesh Karthik. With KL Rahul all but set to be released by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), the India…
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca lauded Tuesday the “beautiful” culture of English football, saying the excitement generated by the Premier League was unrivalled anywhere else in Europe. Five of the 10…
Pakistan’s new white-ball captain Muhammad Rizwan, after initial reluctance, has agreed to the PCB’s new selection policy and will not have any voting right in the short-listing of touring squads…
Former England cricketer Geoffrey Boycott has slammed the England cricket team batters, labelling them “flat track bullies”, as they slumped to a 2-1 series defeat against Pakistan. After winning the…
Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has let his displeasure be known following the departure of Gary Kirsten as Pakistan’s white-ball coach. Kirsten’s tenure lasted only seven months, having joined in…
India all-rounder Washington Sundar is set to go under the hammer at the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) auction, scheduled to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia next month. Sundar,…
There has been a lot of chatter over Shreyas Iyer and his future with Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of IPL 2025 retentions. KKR clinched the IPL 2024 title under Shreyas’…
Former Australia captain Tim Paine revealed that David Warner was not serious and was joking about coming out of retirement to help the side end their hunt for an opening…
Ahead of the IPL 2025 retentions, former Team India cricketer Harbhajan Singh said that Kolkata Knight Riders will face difficulties in leaving or retaining players. Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Sunrisers…
Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana led by example with a fine hundred as India beat New Zealand by six wickets in the third women`s ODI to win the three-match series 2-1 here…
Gujarat Titans (GT) are set to retain Shubman Gill, Rashid Khan and Sai Sudharsan ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction. Along with them, uncapped players such…
The Hong Kong Sixes 2024 tournament will run from November 1 to November 3 and promises to unleash some thrilling encounters at the Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground, featuring 12…
Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Retentions, former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh said that Delhi Capitals (DC) should retain Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel, Tristan Stubbs and Jake Fraser-McGurk.…
Tony de Zorzi and Tristan Stubbs put South Africa in command on 307-2 and left Bangladesh floundering after day one of the second and final Test in Chattogram on Tuesday.…
In a thrilling week for domestic cricket, Madhya Pradesh’s Rajat Patidar stunned fans with a lightning-fast century, the fifth quickest in Ranji Trophy history. Delhi and Baroda registered massive victories…
Indian club East Bengal produced an utterly dominant show to crush Bangladesh’s Bashundhara Kings 4-0 in their AFC Challenge League match on Tuesday. Struggling at the bottom of the 13-team…
Sporting Lisbon confirmed on Tuesday Manchester United’s interest in signing up their Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim after the English giants sacked Erik Ten Hag. United pulled the plug on Dutchman…
Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar series between India and Australia, former cricketer M. S. K. Prasad backed stalwart batter Virat Kohli to come back in to form during this series. In…
Star Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell revealed that he was blocked by Team India`s stalwart Virat Kohli for mocking his shoulder injury during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in 2017. Maxwell opened up…
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) released a statement on Monday claiming the readiness of the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, where two shows of Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh’s ‘Dil-Luminati’ music concert…
Charismatic India batter Smriti Mandhana finally played a knock befitting her calibre as India defeated New Zealand by six wickets in the deciding game to seal the three-match Women’s ODI…
Only two days remain for the IPL 2024 retention deadline, and rumours are flying thick and strong. One team which will be under focus is five-time champions Chennai Super Kings.…
Concerns arose when the BCCI announced on October 25 that speedster Mayank Yadav, who made his international debut in the T20Is against Bangladesh, would miss India’s four-match series against South…
It has been a topsy-turvy year for Indian cricket team wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan. Kishan was left out of the BCCI central contracts list after taking a break from cricket…
Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, former cricket MSK Prasad backed Team India cricketer Virat Kohli to come back in form. In 2024, Virat Kohli has featured in five Test matches…
India off-spinner Deepti Sharma has been rewarded for her excellent recent form as she moved up two places to reach a career-high second spot in the latest ICC Women`s ODI…
East Bengal vs Bashundhara Kings Live Streaming: After a draw against Paro FC, East Bengal will aim for a better result against Bangladesh’s Bashudhara Kings in their second match of…
Lucknow Super Kings completed their first formal signing for IPL 2025 as West Indies wicket-keeper batter Nicholas Pooran was retained by the franchise for Rs 18 crore. According to Cricbuzz,…
Pakistan great Ramiz Raja triggered a row after a part of his interview with the team’s Test captain Shan Masood surfaced on social media. Despite Pakistan’s dramatic series win against…
Former Australian wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist on Tuesday recalled being nervous about getting the captaincy during the tour of India in 2004-05, during which Aussies made history and secured their first…
Gujarat Titans are set to retain their captain Shubman Gill alongside star spinner Rashid Khan and left-handed batter Sai Sudharsan ahead of the IPL mega auction. Uncapped hitters Rahul Tewatia…
Middle-order batter Brooke Halliday struck a 96-ball 86 and lifted New Zealand from a precarious 88/5 to 232 all out against India in the series-deciding third women’s ODI on Tuesday.…
Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Retentions, former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh said that Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face difficulties to leave or retain players. KKR lifted…
India off-spinner Deepti Sharma has been rewarded for her excellent recent form as she moved up two places to reach career-high second spot in the latest ICC women’s ODI rankings…
Premier doubles player Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden have clinched a spot in the prestigious season-ending ATP Finals, marking the Indian’s fourth appearance in the tournament. The…
Premier doubles player Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden have clinched a spot in the prestigious season-ending ATP Finals, marking the Indian’s fourth appearance in the tournament. The…
After the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium was left in a state of disarray following a music concert, the Asian Games medallist athlete called for a ban on holding concerts or any…
Sporting Lisbon coach Ruben Amorim has quickly emerged as the leading contender to take over as Manchester United manager after Erik ten Hag was sacked. According to multiple reports on…
Till this day, the 2020-21 Border Gavaskar Trophy remains one of the most famous wins of the Indian cricket team in its Test history. Despite several front-line players like Virat…
The deadline for the franchises to name their retentions ahead of the IPL 2025 auction ends on Thursday. Several media reports have already predicted some of the major names that…
Matthew Wade, a T20 World Cup winner in 2021, on Tuesday retired from international cricket, and will now start working in a coaching role in Australia`s white-ball set-up. Wade, a…
Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has recalled the time when star India batter Virat Kohli had blocked him from Instagram. While the two have become good friends after playing four seasons…
Delhi seamer Harshit Rana’s promising domestic season took an exciting turn on Tuesday as he was called up to join India’s squad for the third Test against New Zealand at…
Senior batter Kane Williamson will miss the third Test against India at Mumbai to ensure full recovery from a groin injury ahead of the home series versus England, starting from…
Rajat Patidar led Madhya Pradesh’s fightback against Harayana on Day 4 of their Ranji Trophy 2024-25 match in Indore. Patidar slammed an unbeaten century to help MP recover after Harayana…
Former India batsman Pravin Amre has stressed on the importance of club loyalty among cricketers and wants to see them walk the talk with this aspect to help their respective…
While Mitchell Santner continues to attract kudos for his 13-wicket haul in New Zealand’s 113-run win over India in the Pune Test, another Kiwi left-arm spinner is set to be…
Fast-bowling all-rounders are rare in cricket. India haven’t had many quality batters who can also bowl pace of late, with Hardik Pandya arguably being the finest option at present. But,…
Tripura pacers Manisankar Murasingh and Abhijit Sarkar rattled Mumbai in the closing minutes on day three by removing both their openers to leave the defending champions reeling at 7 for…
Three years ago, Harshit Rana watched India’s historic 2020-21 Test series win over Australia at home, dreaming of the day he might play on those very grounds. Now, that dream…
A “victory for football”, that’s how Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri‘s triumph at the Ballon d’Or 2024 has been described by many. The ‘underrated’ defensive midfielder has been quietly…
Having beaten India comprehensively in the spin department to clinch a historic 2-0 series win at Pune recently, New Zealand will be hoping for a similar turning track for the…
Australia have rested their Test regulars for their home T20I series against Pakistan with a captain yet to be named, choosing to focus on the marquee Border-Gavaskar series against India…
India will be hoping to resolve their batting brittleness in their quest to win the third and final women’s ODI and seal the series against New Zealand here on Tuesday.…
Former Australian captain Tim Paine revealed that former opener David Warner was not serious and barely joking as he offered to come out of retirement from international cricket to help…
Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane has consistently embraced challenges on the cricket field, particularly when his team has been under pressure. Reflecting on his career, he shared, “Wherever there are challenges,…
The echoes of India’s series defeat against New Zealand is unlikely to lose its buzz in the coming weeks. It was for the first time in 12 years that the…
With the IPL 2025 mega auction retention deadline coming on October 31, all 10 IPL teams are set to reveal their list of retained and released players. The franchises are…
If only numbers were to be taken into consideration, Virat Kohli would unarguably be India’s go-to player with the bat in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting next month. Kohli has been…
Trailing New Zealand 0-2, the Indian cricket team is gearing up for the third Test against the Kiwis at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, with nothing but a win in…
Former India coach Ravi Shastri has said that Rohit Sharma is too proud a man to take India’s series loss against New Zealand lightly. India lost a home Test series…
Bangladesh vs South Africa Live Streaming 2nd Test: Bangladesh will be determined to level the series against South Africa in the second and final Test in Chattogram. The Proteas have…
Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has become the latest person to heap praise on India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. Arguably the best bowler in the world across formats at the moment,…
BAN vs SA 2nd Test Day 1 Live Score Updates: South Africa take on Bangladesh in the second and final Test in Chattogram, hoping to level the series. Bangladesh have…
New Zealand batter Kane Williamson will not be travelling to Mumbai for the third and final Test against India as he continues to recover from his groin injury and ensure…
Australian wicketkeeper-batter announced his retirement from the international cricket on Tuesday, with his career spanning 13 years and 225 international appearances for Australia. The 36-year-old retires having featured for his…
Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri bagged the Ballon d’Or 2024 title, beating Real Madrid duo Vinicius Jr. and Jude Bellingham to the top podium spot. The name of the…
Manchester United are reportedly in talks with Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim to become their next manager after sacking Erik ten Hag on Monday following a disastrous start to the season.…
Barcelona and Spain star Aitana Bonmati on Monday won her second successive women’s Ballon d’Or, after leading her club to a historic continental quadruple of titles and claiming the Nations…
Injury-hit Italian Serie A side Genoa announced the signing of former Italy striker Mario Balotelli on Monday. Genoa have seven players out injured including forwards Junior Messias, Vitinha and Caleb…