Category: Cricket

Sri Lanka star Kamindu Mendis has been enjoying a dream debut in Tests. Since playing his first Test in July 2022, Mendis scored at least one 50-plus score in each…

Ukrainian boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk was handcuffed at a Polish airport after he became “upset” when his travelling companion was denied boarding for disruptive behaviour, the airline and border guards…

Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto doesn’t want his team to rest on laurels of its series victory over Pakistan but focus on process and adaptability required to beat a quality…

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting expressed his excitement on Wednesday after being named the new head coach of Punjab Kings, calling it a “new challenge.” Earlier on Wednesday, Punjab Kings…

Ahead of the first Test match against Bangladesh, Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir said his side “don’t fear anyone” but have “respect for everyone.” The two-match Test series between…

Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team on Thursday resumes its campaign in the World Test Championship 2023-25. India will be playing a two-match Test series against Bangladesh before taking on New…

Former Australia cricketer Steve Waugh opined that Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli’s performance will be key in India’s win in the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under. The 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy…

Pakistan’s white-ball head coach, Gary Kirsten, emphasised the need to establish the same brand of cricket in the domestic format that is required in the international circuit for success, sources…

Team India will be back in action after 45 days as the Rohit Sharma-led side faces Bangladesh in the first Test of a two-match series, starting on Thursday in Chennai.…

Young Malvika Bansod pulled off a sensational straight-game victory over Paris Olympics bronze medallist Gregoria Mariska Tunjung of Indonesia in the women’s singles opening round to emerge as the lone…

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel believes KL Rahul’s consistent run-scoring secured his selection over Sarfaraz Khan in the playing eleven for the first Test against Bangladesh, starting on September 19…

A harsh sun beating down on him, Rishabh Pant was engrossed preparing for his first Test in two years, taking down net bowlers in that unmistakably Pant-ish way. From getting…

As India geared up for the Test series against Bangladesh, all eyes are not just on the players but also on the new leadership of the team. Gautam Gambhir, the…

England’s Liam Livingstone secured the top spot in the T20I all-rounder rankings released by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday. Livingstone stormed to the top spot on the T20I…

With the India-Bangladesh two-match Test series set to commence on Thursday, Gautam Gambhir, the newly appointed Head Coach of Team India opened up about the bond with captain Rohit Sharma.…

AFG vs SA, 1st ODI Live Updates: South Africa have won the toss and opted to bat against Afghanistan in the first ODI in Sharjah. With both Heinrich Klaasen and…

After a long gap, the Indian cricket team will finally return to action when it face Bangladesh in the first Test of the two-match series in Chennai on Thursday. This…

Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from the shortest of the game after Team India’s T20 World Cup 2024 triumph in June. Rohit announced his decision to quit T20Is hours after…

Ahead of the first Test against Bangladesh, India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Wednesday all but confirmed the team’s playing for the game in Chennai. Gambhir also insisted that the…

Asian Games bronze-winner shot-putter Kiran Baliyan has been provisionally suspended by the National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) for testing positive for a banned substance as a slew of athletes across…

Star hitter Virat Kohli and the head coach of the Indian squad Gautam Gambhir recently had a frank conversation about their respective cricket careers and historical rivalry. The Board of…

Star hitter Virat Kohli and the head coach of the Indian squad Gautam Gambhir recently had a frank conversation about their respective cricket careers and historical rivalry. The Board of…

Skipper Harmanpreet Singh credited India’s recent success to strong team camaraderie, emphasising that their deep bond and willingness to “die for one another” helped them overcome China to win the…

Believe it or not, players and officials of the Pakistan hockey team, which secured a bronze medal at the Asian Champions Trophy, will receive a reward of USD 100 (approximately…

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Tuesday sought to know why the Centre was `going soft` on BCCI and allowing the Bangladesh cricket team to tour India when the…

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Tuesday sought to know why the Centre was `going soft` on BCCI and allowing the Bangladesh cricket team to tour India when the…

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Tuesday sought to know why the Centre was `going soft` on BCCI and allowing the Bangladesh cricket team to tour India when the…

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik on Tuesday said head coach Gautam Gambhir`s display of aggression in the past has generally come out in “protection of his players”. Karthik said Gambhir`s…

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik on Tuesday said head coach Gautam Gambhir`s display of aggression in the past has generally come out in “protection of his players”. Karthik said Gambhir`s…

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik on Tuesday said head coach Gautam Gambhir`s display of aggression in the past has generally come out in “protection of his players”. Karthik said Gambhir`s…

Adam Zampa is a cornerstone of Australia`s white-ball set-up and will play his 100th one-day international in the opening match of the series against England on Thursday. As for ever…

Adam Zampa is a cornerstone of Australia`s white-ball set-up and will play his 100th one-day international in the opening match of the series against England on Thursday. As for ever…

Adam Zampa is a cornerstone of Australia`s white-ball set-up and will play his 100th one-day international in the opening match of the series against England on Thursday. As for ever…

India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Wednesday expressed confidence in his batting unit’s capability to negate quality spin bowling, a challenge they are expected to face in the Test series…

India pace bowling stalwart Mohammed Shami has sent a verbal warning to Australia ahead of the looming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series between Australia and India, starting in December. India have won…

IPL stalwarts Suresh Raina and Ambati Rayudu want a higher player retention ahead of the 2025 IPL auction as an unchanged core allows teams to excel in the world`s biggest…

IPL stalwarts Suresh Raina and Ambati Rayudu want a higher player retention ahead of the 2025 IPL auction as an unchanged core allows teams to excel in the world`s biggest…

IPL stalwarts Suresh Raina and Ambati Rayudu want a higher player retention ahead of the 2025 IPL auction as an unchanged core allows teams to excel in the world`s biggest…

Australia`s formidable bowling attack featuring Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon “can do the job” against “red hot” India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy later this year, believes…

Australia`s formidable bowling attack featuring Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon “can do the job” against “red hot” India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy later this year, believes…

Australia`s formidable bowling attack featuring Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon “can do the job” against “red hot” India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy later this year, believes…

Australian great Ricky Ponting was on Tuesday appointed head coach of Punjab Kings, replacing compatriot Trevor Bayliss in the under-performing IPL franchise. The former Australian captain has made the switch…

India captain Rohit Sharma on Tuesday said head coach Gautam Gambhir`s style is different from his predecessor Rahul Dravid but insisted that he has a good understanding with the new…

India captain Rohit Sharma on Tuesday said head coach Gautam Gambhir`s style is different from his predecessor Rahul Dravid but insisted that he has a good understanding with the new…

India captain Rohit Sharma on Tuesday said head coach Gautam Gambhir`s style is different from his predecessor Rahul Dravid but insisted that he has a good understanding with the new…

South Africa will begin their historic ODI series against Afghanistan without their captain, Temba Bavuma, who has been sidelined by illness. The first match of the series is set to…

As the Indian men`s team gears up for a crucial season ahead in the World Test Championship (WTC), former cricketer Suresh Raina has made a bold prediction about Virat Kohli’s…

In a freewheeling chat, India head coach Gautam Gambhir sat down with star batter and former teammate Virat Kohli and recalled fond memories of playing together. On the eve of…

New Zealand captain Tim Southee feels that hitting the 400-wicket mark in the Test format is still a couple of tours away. With 380 wickets, Southee is 20 shy from…

Hockey India has announced handsome prize money for the triumphant members of the India team that lifted a record-extending fifth Asian Champions Trophy (ACT). India cruised to the Asian Champions…

Indian team head coach Gautam Gambhir and the talismanic batter Virat Kohli engaged in a candid conversation, reflecting on their cricketing journeys and past rivalries. As the two interviewed each…

Littered largely with lopsided contests, India’s hopes of walking down that familiar path will hinge on sorting an uncharacteristic batting infirmity against spin when they face Bangladesh in a two-Test…

The likes of Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag and Rinku Singh will get another opportunity to enhance their red-ball credentials when the final round of Duleep Trophy matches begin…

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir spoke to reporters, donning his candid avatar like always. When the topic of Japsprit Bumrah came up, Gambhir expressed his delight at the appreciation…

Max Verstappen declared “the fight is not over” as Red Bull head to Singapore this week having been knocked off the top of the constructors’ world championship for the first…

Approaching a decade since Barcelona last won the Champions League, the Catalan giants face Monaco in this season’s European opener on Thursday aiming to make a statement. The club are…

Bayern Munich became the first team to score nine goals in a game in the modern Champions League as the new format of Europe’s elite club competition kicked off on…

The five-match Test series between India and Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is still couple of months away but the fans are already waiting for the highly-anticipated clash. Australia spinner…

India vs Bangladesh 1st Test, Gautam Gambhir Pre-Match Press Conference Highlights: India head coach Gautam Gambhir has hinted that youngsters like Dhruv Jurel and Sarfaraz Khan are unlikely to be…

Inter Milan goalkeeper Yann Sommer is adamant his side can stop the prolific Erling Haaland from scoring even if they remain wary of Manchester City’s other attacking threats. Italian title-holders…

England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith aims to emulate Brendon McCullum‘s playing style after the New Zealander gave him his chance in both Test and one-day international (ODI) cricket this season. It…

Famously portrayed as the hero and villain in different situations, Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir have joined hands to put an end to the ‘masala’ that has been driving social…

The All India Tennis Association (AITA) on Tuesday suggested that the country’s top player Sumit Nagal perhaps deliberately missed the Davis Cup tie against Sweden last week, claiming that he…

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st Test Day 1, Live Updates: Sri Lanka will be squaring off against New Zealand in the first Test of the two-match series from Wednesday…

As the Indian cricket team begins a new era in Test cricket, under the guidance of head coach Gautam Gambhir, there will be a big focus on his rapport with…

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st Test, Live Streaming: Sri Lanka will be taking on New Zealand in the first Test of the two-match series, starting from Wednesday in Galle.…

As the Indian cricket team gears up to resume its on-field duties, skipper Rohit Sharma has hit the nets with a certain mission in his mind. The Bangladesh team is…

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma and the team management will have to keep some of the young talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel wrapped in cotton…

With Kylian Mbappe to his left and Vinicius Jr to his right, Endrick still doubled down on himself to cap off a dream debut for Real Madrid in the UEFA…

A bizarre post-match comment by Pakistan cricket team star Mohammad Haris has gone viral on social media following the Champions One-Day Cup match between Stallions and Markhors. The Stallions suffered…

India’s star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra enjoys a massive fanbase around the world and it was once again in full display in Brussels, Belgium where he took part in the…

Cricket fans around the world are eagerly waiting to witness the thrilling Border-Gavaskar Test series between India and Australia. Over the years, this Test series has brought some great nail-biting…

Star India batter Shreyas Iyer is currently not in the scheme of things, as far as Test cricket is concerned. Iyer, who was not picked by the selectors for the…

Ahead of the Bangladesh Test series, Team India skipper Rohit Sharma backed youngsters Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel to become all-format players for the country. Earlier in the…

Captain Rohit Sharma on Tuesday warned his India team there is “no dress rehearsal” in cricket as they face a Bangladesh side fresh from a historic Test series win over…

AC Milan vs Liverpool LIVE Streaming: Arne Slot begins his tenure in the UEFA Champions League as Liverpool manager with a firm test away from home against Serie A giants…

Real Madrid vs Stuttgart LIVE Streaming: Reigning UEFA Champions League winners Real Madrid will kick off their 2024-25 season in the tournament against German Bundesliga runners-up VfB Stuttgart at home.…

Ahead of the Test series against Bangladesh, Team India skipper Rohit Sharma backed batsman KL Rahul by saying it`s the team`s duty to bring the best out of him. Despite…

Ahead of the “Border-Gavaskar Trophy”, star Australia batsman Marnus Labuschagne opened up about his rivalry against Team India pacer Mohammed Siraj. The Test series between India and Australia is set…

Ahead of the “Border-Gavaskar Trophy”, star Australia batsman Marnus Labuschagne opened up about his rivalry against Team India pacer Mohammed Siraj. The Test series between India and Australia is set…

Pakistan-born fast bowler Zahoor Khan, who plays for the UAE cricket team, was part of the Mumbai Indians set-up as a net bowler back in 2014. Although he did not…

IPL stalwarts Suresh Raina and Ambati Rayudu want a higher player retention ahead of the 2025 IPL auction as an unchanged core allows teams to excel in the world’s biggest…

Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha believes that his team will take a lot of belief from their first-ever 2-0 Test series win against Pakistan to challenge India on its home…

As India prepares to face Bangladesh in the first Test of their upcoming series, former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina has recommended a bold strategy for the Indian team. Raina suggested…

Ahead of the Test series against Bangladesh, an uncapped Indian pacer received a maiden call-up. He is none other than Yash Dayal. Recently a video of him and commentator Jatin…

After spending two days preparing exclusively on a red-soil pitch, India and Bangladesh trained on a deck made of black soil in Chennai on Tuesday. The first Test, beginning here…

Team India star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin opened up about the atmosphere in the dressing room when the side was bowled out for 36 runs in the Test match against Australia…

Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin revealed the atmosphere in the Indian dressing room following their dreadful 36-all out in the first Test against Australia at Adelaide back in 2020. In one…

India captain Rohit Sharma on Tuesday said head coach Gautam Gambhir‘s style is different from his predecessor Rahul Dravid but insisted he shares a good rapport with the new appointee,…

A determined India claimed their fifth Asian Champions Trophy title with a fighting 1-0 victory over hosts China on Tuesday, completing a display of absolute dominance in the tournament in…

The International Cricket Council on Tuesday announced equal prize money for men and women in World Cups, starting with the women’s T20 showpiece in the UAE next month. The winners…

The Asian Champions Trophy 2024 came to an end on Tuesday with India winning a record-extending fifth title beating hosts China 1-0 in the final in Hulunbuir. A new-look Indian…

India skipper Rohit Sharma rooted for Indian youngsters Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan, and Dhruv Jurel to become all-format players for the country. The young trio are back in the squad…

India vs China Hockey Highlights: Defending champions India completed a fighting 1-0 victory over hosts China to claim their fifth Asian Champions Trophy hockey title. It was not easy for…

Blinding streaks of brilliance interspersed with gloomy barrenness often wrap KL Rahul’s Test career in unfair inconsistency but skipper Rohit Sharma hoped that the “clear message” given to him will…

Pakistan ended their campaign at the Hero Asian Champions Trophy with a 5-2 win against Korea, scoring them the bonze Medal here at the Moqi Hockey Training Base in the…

India skipper Rohit Sharma on Tuesday asserted that there is no need to devise a new strategy in the upcoming series against Bangladesh, despite their impressive recent triumph over Pakistan…