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Team India`s all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin hailed pacer Jasprit Bumrah by calling him “Kohinoor of Indian cricket.” Jasprit Bumrah was one of the stars from the first Test match against Bangladesh.…
Amid the rising trend of playing IPL among youngsters, former India pacer Dhawal Kulkarni stressed that playing domestic cricket is more important if the ultimate goal is to play Test…
Double Olympic medallist shuttler PV Sindhu will have South Korean great Lee Hyun Il as her consulting coach on interim basis as she bolstered her coaching team ahead of her…
Double Olympic medallist shuttler PV Sindhu will have South Korean great Lee Hyun Il as her consulting coach on interim basis as she bolstered her coaching team ahead of her…
Middle-order batter Sarfaraz Khan, wicket-keeper Dhruv Jurel and pacer Yash Dayal will be be released from the Indian team for the Irani Cup if they are not selected in the…
The Pakistan Cricket Board has agreed to form a two-member independent committee which will act as a conduit between the national team players, management and the board. PCB chairman Mohsin…
The Pakistan Cricket Board has agreed to form a two-member independent committee which will act as a conduit between the national team players, management and the board. PCB chairman Mohsin…
Arjun Tendulkar, Mumbai Indians cricketer and son of Sachin Tendulkar, turned 25 on Tuesday. Arjun is a left-handed bowler and is known to play decent with the bat too. While…
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) in charge of cricket operations Shahriar Nafees has said that Shakib Al Hasan won’t be “harassed unfairly” when he returns Bangladesh for the first time since…
The feeling of near misses has haunted Harmanpreet Kaur for the long but the Indian captain feels that her team has been able to tick all the boxes in its…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday unveiled the Rest of India squad for the upcoming Irani Cup clash against the Ranji Trophy champions Mumbai, scheduled…
Shreyas Iyer, star Indian cricket team cricketer, and his mother have bought a Rs 2.9 crore apartment whose size is 525 Sq Ft, according to a report in Hindustan Times.…
The biggest challenge for the New Zealand batters on their upcoming Test tour of India will be picking the turning ball and more so the odd one that skids through,…
India made history on Sunday, winning an unprecedented double gold at the 45th Chess Olympiad. Both the men’s and women’s team conquered the Olympiad, delivering India’s maiden gold medals in…
Team India`s all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin hailed newly appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir for his relaxed approach which has helped to maintain a lively environment in the dressing room. He also…
Team India`s star all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin shared a humorous conversation with captain Rohit Sharma. The all-rounder was awarded the “Player of the Match” award for his crucial contributions in the…
Ravichandran Ashwin continues to impress cricket lovers around the world. Arguably the most prolific spinner among active cricketers, Ashwin is also a dependable batter in home conditions. During the first…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed on Tuesday that Sarfaraz Khan will be released to play for Mumbai in the Irani Cup 2024 if he is…
Pakistan’s Shan Masood is likely to be retained captain for the upcoming home Test series against England, while Babar Azam is also assured of keeping his white-ball captaincy when the…
PV Sindhu still has the hunger to succeed, and the primary aim is to help her regain consistency, says her new coach Anup Sridhar, who has been roped in by…
England women’s skipper Heather Knight has been reprimanded and handed a fine of 1000 Great Britain Pounds by Cricket Discipline Commission (CDC) for a 2012 photo in blackface, deemed as…
India dominated Bangladesh in almost every department in the first Test in Chennai. Three Indians scored centuries while Ravichandran Ashwin took a six-wicket haul also. Even in the fielding department,…
India scripted history by claiming double gold at the Chess Olympiad 2024 with both the men’s and women’s teams winning their maiden gold medals. The men’s team defeated Slovenia after…
England vs Australia 3rd ODI, Live Updates: England will be facing Australia in the third ODI of the five-match series on Tuesday in Chester-le-Street. Currently, Australia have taken 2-0 lead…
India registered a dominating 280-run win over Bangladesh in the first Test of a two-match series in Chennai. However, Virat Kohli‘s performance in both the innings was not up to…
England vs Australia Live Streaming 3rd ODI Live Telecast: England will be squaring off against Australia in the 3rd ODI of the five-match series on Tuesday in Chester-le-Street. Mitchell Marsh…
India star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant revealed he felt nervous during his comeback Test ton in Chennai in the first match against Bangladesh on Sunday. However, Pant pressed that the fire…
The Indian men’s hockey team will take on Germany in a two-match bilateral contest at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi on October 23 and 24, Hockey…
Comeback man Rishabh Pant marked his return to Test cricket in style, scoring a century in the second innings of the series opener against Bangladesh. Pant’s heroic turn left many…
The Badminton Association of India announced on Tuesday a total reward of Rs 50 lakh for the para shuttlers who secured medals at the Paris Paralympics last month. Indian para…
Elaborate security arrangements have been made for the India-Bangladesh second Test match to be played at the International Green Park stadium in Kanpur scheduled from September 27, a senior official…
Ravichandran Ashwin, playing in Chennai, performed both with the bat and the ball for India against Bangladesh in the first Test. His century and six-wicket haul helped India register a…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief operating officer Salman Naseer acknowledged that lack of unity among the team and management was a part of the discussion during the Connection Camp…
The Indian cricket team put a dominating show against Bangladesh in the first Test between the sides in Chennai. The Rohit Sharma-led side eventually registered a massive 280-run victory in…
South Africa denied Afghanistan a series sweep with a seven-wicket win in the third and final cricket ODI. Aiden Markram’s unbeaten 69 led South Africa to 170-3 with 17 overs…
Opener Sahil Parakh scored an aggressive unbeaten century as India U-19 brushed aside Australia by nine wickets here on Monday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match youth…
Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva said that their 63-run win against New Zealand in the first Test in Galle on Monday shows that they have the ability to beat…
India Test batter Ajinkya Rahane, who led Mumbai to their 42nd Ranji Trophy title last season, will embark on a new journey soon—guiding budding cricketers at his academy. In Monday’s…
The BCCI Apex Council will meet on Wednesday to discuss a variety of issues related to the Board’s functioning but the appointment of a new secretary to replace the outgoing…
New Zealand captain Tim Southee showered praise on young all-rounder Rachin Ravindra, calling him a ‘magnificent player’ after his gutsy knock in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.…
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought the stand of the All India Tennis Association (AITA) on a petition against holding of its election later this month allegedly in violation…
Former England spinner of Indian descent Monty Panesar has stated that if legendary Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was an England player, he would have been asked to retire by now.…
Former world chess champion Garry Kasparov showered praise on the Indian team for historic double gold in both the men’s and women’s events at the 2024 Chess Olympiad. In a…
From the wrestling mat to the political arena, the battle of words continues between some of India’s most esteemed wrestlers. Vinesh Phogat’s empty-handed return from the Paris Olympic Games 2024…
Indian cricket team spinner Ravichandran Ashwin revealed that star batter Virat Kohli was surprised by the low turn-out on Day 1 of the first Test encounter between India and Bangladesh…
Ravichandran Ashwin was the hero for India in the side’s 280-run victory over Bangladesh in the first Test at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday. While Ashwin came up…
Former World number one Kidambi Srikanth will be making his return to badminton during the Macau Open competition starting on Tuesday as a part of 23-member Indian contingent. Srikanth, 31,…
Chess grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa expressed pride at India’s double gold medal win at the recently-concluded Chess Olympiad and added that the triumph would take the game to more people. In…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is yet to release the retention and release guidelines for franchises, ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction. Still,…
Team India’s one-sided 280-run victory against Bangladesh in Chennai has given cricket pundits plenty of food for thought. Bangladesh arrived in the series with a 2-0 sweep in Pakistan, hoping…
Manchester United and Tottenham kick off their Europa League campaigns this week, hoping to put disappointing starts to the Premier League season behind them. Erik ten Hag’s United have failed…
Former Indian cricket team batter Aakash Chopra believes that it is too early to consider Rishabh Pant as the best wicket-keeper batter to play for the country. Pant slammed a…
A proposed regeneration of the area around Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium could generate 7.3 billion pounds ($9.7 billion) annually to the British economy, according to an economic feasibility study…
Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri could miss the rest of the season due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury, according to reports in Spain on Monday. The 28-year-old limped…
The Indian cricket team fans found themselves in a heated debate over Jasprit Bumrah snubbing Virat Kohli while choosing the “fittest cricketer in the team”. In a recent interaction, Bumrah…
Team India skipper Rohit Sharma lauded the right-arm off spinner Ravichandran Ashwin for his exceptional performance with both bat and ball at his home, M.A. Chidambaram Stadium. Indian spinning duo…
Is Jasprit Bumrah the best pace bowler in the world? There would hardly be a handful of people who would argue over Bumrah’s stature. The India star has developed into…
During the Chennai Test, former Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan was spotted biting down on a black strap wrapped around his neck while batting. This was part of his effort…
The Indian cricket team’s dominant 280-run victory against Bangladesh in the Test series opener at Chepauk has drawn reactions from all across the globe. Bangladesh came into the series on…
Gautam Gambhir just tasted his first success in Tests as Indian cricket team coach. After Rahul Dravid guided the team to 2024 T20 World Cup triumph, the onus is now…
Ajinkya Rahane is all set to lead Ranji Trophy champions Mumbai in the upcoming Irani Cup game against Rest of India in Lucknow, which will also mark all-rounder Shardul Thakur`s…
England women`s cricket captain Heather Knight has been reprimanded and given a suspended £1,000 ($1,300) fine after a historical photograph of her in “blackface” emerged on social media. Knight, set…
The bond Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill share off the field was reflected during the first Test match against Bangladesh. Pant opened up on the successful partnership with Gill during…
The IND vs BAN 1st Test is all but over, and now all eyes are on the Kanpur Test. The India cricket team will need to tread carefully on the…
The latest edition of the Duleep Trophy has concluded, with India A claiming victory over India C by 132 runs to secure their second title. The tournament showcased outstanding performances…
Mohun Bagan Super Giant secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over NorthEast United FC, overturning two deficits to exact revenge on the Durand Cup champions in a pulsating Indian Super League…
Opener Sahil Parakh made an aggressive unbeaten hundred as India Under-19 brushed aside Australia by nine wickets here on Monday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match youth…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is pleased to announce the official event song for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, titled ‘Whatever It Takes.’ The soundtrack is a collaboration…
Ravichandran Ashwin recently made the announcement of his Hindi YouTube channel. The star all-rounder took to his official social media handle which read, “Subscribe to our exclusive Hindi Channel! 🤗…
Australia`s premier pacer Mitchell Starc stated that 19-year-old Mahli Beardman is ready to go if the side needs his services ahead of the three ODIs against England. Ben Dwarshuis has…
The BCCI directing its established players to participate in domestic cricket has been termed “fantastic prioritising” by Lancashire`s CEO Daniel Gidney, who accused the English players` agents for facilitating their…
Team India registered a thumping 280-run victory over Bangladesh in the first Test of the two-match series on Sunday in Chennai. Bangladesh were chasing a mammoth target of 515 and…
After the disappointment of Paris Olympics 2024, India’s star shuttler PV Sindhu has taken a new route. After stating her intention to take a break to regain her motivation for…
After the disappointment of Paris Olympics 2024, India’s star shuttler PV Sindhu has taken a new route. After stating her intention to take a break to regain her motivation for…
Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Australia stalwart Steve Smith praised Team India premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah by saying he is the best fast bowler across formats. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy will…
India made chess history on Sunday as its men’s and women’s teams clinched their maiden gold medals in the 45th Chess Olympiad after beating their respective opponents in the final…
Former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal slammed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and praised the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) by saying the PCB should learn professionalism from…
India’s Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan, Vijay Sundar Prashanth and Yuki Bhambri reached the men’s doubles finals in two different ATP 250 meets in China on Monday. At the Hangzhou Open, the unseeded…
Manchester City legend Shaun Wright-Phillips heaped praise on midfielder Kevin De Bruyne saying that he has got Satan in his foot. De Bruyne played an important role in Manchester City’s…
Former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal believes that the two players without whom Team India can`t play their Test series at home are Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja. In the first…
Indian cricket team fast bowler Akash Deep finally revealed the story behind the gift that he received from star batter Virat Kohli just days ahead of the first Test match…
Australia women’s cricket star Ellyse Perry suffered one of the most strange dismissals in cricket on Sunday. The 33-year-old was run out while playing a T20I match for Australia women…
Opener Sahil Parakh made an aggressive unbeaten hundred as India Under-19 brushed aside Australia by nine wickets on Monday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match youth ODIs.…
Afghanistan men’s cricket team made headlines with their stunning victory against South Africa in a recently-concluded three-match ODI series. Playing in the UAE, Hashmatullah Shahidi and co edged past South…
Veteran D Harika had to endure a long wait to realise her dream of winning the prestigious Chess Olympiad title but she was finally glad to have achieved it even…
Riding on centuries from Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill, the Indian team put 287 runs on the board before skipper Rohit Sharma announced the decision to declare the innings on…
NY Lagos Strikers has created waves with two consecutive wins to kick start their Zim Afro T10 tournament campaign. With their able display against Bulawayo Brave Jaguars and Jo’Burg Bangla…
Bangladesh’s fairytale ended on Sunday as the side suffered a heavy defeat against India in the first Test at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The Najmul Hossain Shanto-led side that…
When Gaud Saraswat CC’s left-arm spinner Shoaib Khan started his 50km bike journey at 6:30 am from his home in Bhiwandi to the Oval Maidan, near Churchgate for his Dr…
A dream come true, a nice feeling. The maiden Chess Olympiad gold meant different things for the members of the five-strong Indian men’s team, spearheaded stupendously by the youngest ever…
Tanush Kotian (3-47) and Prasidh Krishna (3-50) shared six wickets and trumped Sai Sudharsan’s valiant 111 as India ‘A’ defeated India ‘C’ by 132 runs to win the Duleep Trophy…
For the first hour on Sunday, Najmul Hossain Shanto and Shakib Al Hasan rode their luck and showed plenty of pluck to keep a rampant Mohammed Siraj and India at…
Rookie left-hander Rachin Ravindra’s unbeaten 91 gave New Zealand a slender chance for victory against Sri Lanka, with the tourists needing another 68 runs with two wickets in hand after…
Indian captain Rohit Sharma on Sunday emphasised on building his team around “strong bowling options” in order to take the conditions out of the equation as they gear up for…
India batter Shubman Gill hilariously mocked teammate and pacer Mohammed Siraj on Day 3 of the just-concluded 1st Test against Bangladesh in Chennai. During the 22nd over of Bangladesh’s second…
India tightened their grip on the top spot of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 cycle with a comprehensive 280-run victory over Bangladesh in Chennai, while Sri Lanka boosted their…
One of the finest captains in world cricket, but Rohit Sharma hasn’t been spot-on when it comes to DRS decisions. On Day 4 of the first Test against Bangladesh in…
Sunday turned out to be a historic day for India as their men’s and women’s chess teams clinched gold medals in their respective categories in the 45th Chess Olympiad. The…
Pratyasa Ray, a rising star in swimming, was selected for the prestigious Ekalabya Puraskar for 2024, an official said. Ray secured six medals – four gold, one silver and a…
Shubman Gill poses a very odd statistic. From 2020 onwards, Gill’s average is the highest among any Indian Test batter when you take scores from only the second innings. However,…