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Armand Duplantis and Jakob Ingebrigtsen thrilled spectators as they set world records at the Silesia Diamond League meeting on Sunday. Duplantis celebrated in his usual exuberant style as he set…
A video of out-of-favour West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite is going viral on social media. The clip that is being surfaced has put Brathwaite in a poor light as the…
South Africa collapsed from a winning position to lose by 30 runs to West Indies in their T20 international on Sunday, with the Caribbean side taking an unassailable 2-0 lead…
The Pakistan men’s cricket team suffered arguably its worst defeat ever in the history of Test cricket, going down by 10 wickets against Bangladesh in their own home. The embarrassing…
Paris has chosen the iconic Champs-Elysees avenue and the historic Place de la Concorde to host the opening ceremony for the Summer Paralympics on Wednesday. The prestigious avenue sweeping through…
Spanish champions Real Madrid earned a 3-0 win over Real Valladolid in La Liga on Sunday as Kylian Mbappe made his Santiago Bernabeu bow without finding the net. Atletico Madrid…
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia starred as Napoli got their first win under Antonio Conte on Sunday by beating Bologna 3-0, while Roma slumped to a shock 2-1 home defeat to Empoli. Georgia…
Nicolas Gonzalez signed for Juventus from Fiorentina on Sunday in a deal worth a potential 38 million euros ($42.5 million) as the Turin giants continue to revamp their squad for…
The US Open brings down the curtain on the 2024 Grand Slam season with newly minted Olympic gold medallist Novak Djokovic aiming to add to his cache of major titles…
Olympic wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was disqualified from the 50-kg final match in the recent Paris games, was honoured with a gold medal by the Sarvkhap Panchayat here on Sunday.…
Arne Slot extended his perfect start as Liverpool manager with a 2-0 win against Brentford on his Anfield debut, while Noni Madueke hit a hat-trick and then apologised for a…
Pakistan’s hopes of winning their first match in the ongoing cycle of the World Test Championship (WTC) were dashed on Sunday as Bangladesh registered a 10-wicket win in the series-opener…
Pakistan captain Shan Masood on Sunday defended the decision to select four pace bowlers and no specialist spinner for the first Test, which the hosts lost to Bangladesh by 10…
Pakistan’s loss to Bangladesh in the first Test in Rawalpindi on Sunday has led to some strong reaction from former players. Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 10 wickets to register their…
After suffering a loss against Bangladesh in the first Test match, Pakistan skipper Shan Masood accepted that his side made mistakes in Rawalpindi. Shan Masood failed to showcase his skills…
Former Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim showcased his exceptional batting skills by smashing 191 runs against Pakistan in the first Test match. With his record-breaking partnership with Mehidy Hasan, Bangladesh dominated…
Arne Slot enjoyed a winning bow as Liverpool boss at Anfield with Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah scoring in a 2-0 win over Brentford on Sunday. The Reds join Manchester…
Following the retirement of Shikhar Dhawan, former Team India coach and director Ravi Shastri expressed his views on the left-hander`s career. Ravi Shastri took to Twitter and shared his views…
Spanish champions Real Madrid earned a 3-0 win over Real Valladolid in La Liga on Sunday as Kylian Mbappe made his Santiago Bernabeu bow without finding the net. The French…
Harry Kane helped drag Bayern Munich to a come-from-behind 3-2 win at Wolfsburg on Sunday in new manager Vincent Kompany‘s Bundesliga debut. Jamal Musiala put Bayern 1-0 up after 19…
Noni Madueke hit a hat-trick as Chelsea crushed Wolves 6-2 to give Enzo Maresca his first Premier League win as Blues boss, while Newcastle rescued a controversial 1-1 draw at…
Team India stalwart Virat Kohli hailed Shikhar Dhawan as one of India`s most dependable openers following his retirement from international and domestic cricket. Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from all…
Former captain Waqar Younis‘ three-week stint as an advisor on cricket affairs to the chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board has ended on August 19. A well placed source in the…
The Indian skipper Rohit Sharma hailed his long-time opening partner Shikhar Dhawan following his international and domestic cricket retirement, calling him “The Ultimate Jatt”. Dhawan announced his retirement from international…
Paris Olympics 2024 double-bronze medallist Manu Bhaker recently shared a post on her X handle along with Team India`s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav. In the post, Bhaker took the role…
England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith scored a sensational century during the side’s ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester. The ton that came on the third day…
After India opener Shikhar Dhawan announced his decision to retire from the international and domestic circuit, here is a look at the remarkable cricketing journey of the southpaw batter that…
McLaren’s Lando Norris dashed to victory at the Dutch Grand Prix Sunday, a superb drive consigning home favourite Max Verstappen to his first-ever loss in front of his “Orange Army”…
Former England captain Michael Vaughan stated tearaway pacer Mark Wood becomes a more crucial player than Ben Stokes on flat pitches, and noted that Wood’s absence from the last two…
The Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season will begin with a blockbuster clash between Shield winners Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Cup winners Mumbai City FC at the Vivekananda Yuba…
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer said Sunday he plans to play on beyond the current season, despite retiring from international football earlier this week. Neuer’s contract at Bayern runs until…
Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hasan Shanto on Sunday described his team’s first-ever Test win over Pakistan as a “special one” in the given circumstances the country is going through. “It was…
India edged out Chinese Taipei and China to bag the silver medal at the Maruhaba Cup, a team event in the Asian Surfing Championships 2024 at the picturesque Thulusdhoo island…
Former Bangladesh skipper Mushfiqur Rahim showcased his resilience by scoring a remarkable 191 runs, forging a record-breaking partnership with Mehidy Hasan, as Bangladesh effectively countered Pakistan’s pace attack in the…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering introducing a dedicated fund starting in 2025 to bolster Test cricket, enabling countries outside the “Big Three” (India, Australia, England) to better compete…
U Mumba TT vs Jaipur Patriots, Ultimate Table Tennis, Live Updates: U Mumba TT will be taking on Jaipur Patriots in their next Ultimate Table Tennis league match on Sunday…
Pakistan batter Babar Azam is going through a poor run of form, especially in Test cricket. He has failed to register any fifty in his last 14 Test innings. It…
Remember Paul Valthaty? The Indian batter had burst onto the scene in IPL 2011 for Kings XI Punjab, most notably scoring a brilliant century against Chennai Super Kings in just…
England captain Ben Stokes may not be playing in the Test series against Sri Lanka due to a hamstring injury, but he’s still involved within the England dressing room. This…
Star Indian shooter Manu Bhaker, who won two medals at the Paris Olympics 2024, caught up with former Olympian and boxer Mary Kom recently. After bagging multiple bronze medals at…
The Pakistan Billiards and Snooker Association has lodged a formal complaint with the sport’s world governing body and the organisers after their squad was denied visas by the Indian High…
Tokyo Paralympics silver medallist in table tennis Bhavina Patel is determined to do one better against her Chinese opponents at Paris Paralympics starting on August 28, saying they are not…
Uncapped English fast bowler Josh Hull will replace Mark Wood in the remaining two Test matches of the series against Sri Lanka after the 34-year-old suffered a right thigh muscle…
The Pakistan Cricket Board has named 22-year-old Fatima Sana as their captain, replacing Nida Dar for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in UAE from October 3-20. The 37-year-old…
Aiming to be in the best shape for the upcoming tournaments in the BWF circuit, India’s Lakshya Sen on Sunday left for Austria for a detailed evaluation of his body.…
In a heartfelt tribute to Shikhar Dhawan, former Indian cricket team head coach and director Ravi Shastri expressed his gratitude and admiration for the cricketer’s impactful career. On Twitter, Shastri…
The 84-member Indian contingent taking part in the Paris Paralympics beginning on August 28 will be accompanied by 95 officials as many participants will have their personal coaches and escorts…
In a historic first, Bangladesh on Sunday defeated Pakistan for the first-time ever in a Test, registering an 10-wicket win at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. This was only their seventh…
The Bangladesh cricket team brought much-needed respite back home with a historic result in Test cricket. As the country looks to pull itself out of political chaos, its men’s cricket…
Known to lose his calm in the middle of the match on occasions, Bangladesh’s star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasa gave another example of his leaky temprament on Day 5 of…
It’s been a while since Indian cricket team all-rounder Hardik Pandya announced his separation with his wife Natasa Stankovic. The couple made the decision public on social media, and have…
India ‘A’ are staring at a defeat against Australia ‘A’ after the visitors crumbled against the home team’s spin attack, slumping to 149-6 in their second innings on the third…
England were once again left looking to star batsman Joe Root after losing early wickets in their run-chase for victory in the first Test against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford…
Senior batter Mushfiqur Rahim hit a brilliant 191 to give Bangladesh an outside chance of a maiden victory over Pakistan on the fourth day of the first Test in Rawalpindi…
Nicholas Pooran smashed an unbeaten 65 from 26 balls as the West Indies defeated an experimental South Africa side by seven wickets in their T20I at the Brian Lara Cricket…
Shikhar Dhawan’s retirement announcement came as a surprise to Madan Sharma, one of his New Delhi-based childhood coaches. “I did not expect Shikhar’s retirement decision. Maybe there are some assignments…
Thirteen-year-old Tanvi Patri from Odisha has cemented her status as one of India’s most promising badminton prodigies by clinching the girls’ singles title at the U-15 Badminton Asia U-17 &…
India opener Shikhar Dhawan’s retirement from all forms of cricket may have surprised former national selector Vikram Rathour, who until recently was India’s batting coach. But going by what Rathour…
Both PBG Bengaluru Smashers and Puneri Paltan Table Tennis will look to continue their winning ways when they meet in Ultimate Table Tennis 2024 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium…
Up against a challenging Bangladesh side, Pakistan struggled to make the home advantage count as the visitors took an unexpected first innings lead of 117 runs in the first Test…
Senior batter Virat Kohli on Sunday hailed Shikhar Dhawan as one of India’s most dependable openers, noting that while his fervour, sportsmanship and signature smile will be missed, his enduring…
While there’s no confirmation regarding MS Dhoni‘s participation in the next season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) icon has sparked widespread speculation regarding the…
Robert Lewandowski shrugged off a string of missed opportunities to earn Barcelona a 2-1 win over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday in La Liga. The 36-year-old striker twice hit the woodwork,…
A controversy erupted from the first Test between England and Sri Lanka in Manchester after the hosts were rewarded by a ball-change decision, that many deemed ‘unfair. It all happened…
Shaheen Afridi has become a father now. The Pakistan star pacer and his wife Ansha Afridi welcomed a baby boy on Saturday. Given that Afridi is currently playing for Pakistan…
Pakistan vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Day 5, Live Updates: Pakistan will be resuming the Day 5 of the ongoing first Test against Bangladesh at 23/1 with Shan Masood (9*) and…
Captain Manush Shah led Ahmedabad SG Pipers from the front as the debutants recorded their first win of Ultimate Table Tennis 2024. Shah beat two-time Olympian Mihai Bobocica 2-1 in…
Joe Root‘s gritty unbeaten 62 guided England to a five-wicket win in the first Test against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford on Saturday. Set 205 to win, England were faltering…
Leandro Trossard scored with his first touch after coming off the bench as the Arsenal substitute inspired a 2-0 win against Aston Villa on Saturday. Mikel Arteta‘s side were struggling…
A true sporting icon for India, Manu Bhaker brought the country many laurels in the recently concluded Paris Olympic Games 2024. Bhaker clinched two medals — both bronze — as…
With mentor Rick Ponting’s exit from the Delhi Capitals confirmed ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season, the franchise has been looking to hire an Indian coach at…
On being asked to name the funniest Indian cricketer, former batter Shikhar Dhawan ignored the likes of Rohit Sharma and Yuzvendra Chahal who are known for their unmatched humour on…
Pakistan captain Shan Masood has come under the scanner after Bangladesh took a sizeable lead over the hosts in the first innings of the ongoing first Test at the Rawalpindi…
After announcing his retirement on Saturday, Shikhar Dhawan dedicated another heartfelt personal message to his 11-year-old son, Zoraver. Dhawan, who was granted divorce from ex-wife Aesha Mukherji in October 2023,…
Star Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan is one of the finest batters currently. Rizwan, who is currently playing for Pakistan in a two-match Test series against Bangladesh, became the first keeper…
India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul has opened up about the impact that the `Koffee with Karan` controversy had on him, saying the backlash left him “massively scarred” and changed him as…
Despite a run of five wins at Paris Olympics 2024, Lakshya Sen lost his final two matches to end up without a medal and finish fourth in the badminton men’s…
Mohammad Rizwan stunned both fans and experts with a brilliant one-handed catch to dismiss Zakir Hasan on Day 3 of the first Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh on Friday.…
Indian wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav has revealed that the death of Australian legend Shane Warne two years ago felt like the loss of a family member to him as he…
Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden said that runs will be “at the premium” and will be the point of difference during the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India at home…
The Under-17 Indian women wrestling team was on Saturday left stranded at the Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan after missing a flight back home following a highly successful…
Rakshitha Raju, a visually impaired athlete from Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, has been selected for the Paralympics 2024 in Paris, starting from August 28, 2024. She will be competing in the Women’s…
The Indian Super League (ISL) has announced the inclusion of Mohammedan Sporting Club (MSC) as its newest member, starting from the 2024-25 season. The historic move marks a significant milestone…
Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa squandered a winning position against Wesley So of America while World Championship challenger D Gukesh settled for a hard-fought draw in the fifth round of the Sinquefield…
In the heart of every athlete lies the dream of winning gold at a major event and for Shaik Arshad, a Paralympic cyclist, this dream is closer than ever. As…
Manchester United crashed to a last-gasp 2-1 defeat against Brighton and an Erling Haaland’s hat-trick fired Premier League champions Manchester City to a 4-1 win against Ipswich on Saturday. Erik…
The CEAT Cricket Rating Awards 2024 honoured some of the best Indian cricketers of the year, both men and women. However, amidst players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Rahul…
Aston Villa vs Arsenal Live Streaming Premier League Live Telecast: Arsenal are undoubtedly the biggest challengers to Manchester City’s Premier League crown, but they will have to deal with a…
Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood was seen getting furious in the dressing room and having an animated discussion with the side’s head coach Jason Gillespie, who is also a legendary…
The 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) was marred by chaos surrounding the captaincy change at Mumbai Indians (MI). The five-time champions made a big call heading in…
India’s Avinash Sable will be hoping to continue to build on his superb performance in men’s 3000m steeplechase at the Paris Olympic Games when he takes part in the 12th…
Senior batter Mushfiqur Rahim hit a brilliant 191 on the fourth day of the first Test in Rawalpindi on Saturday, giving Bangladesh an outside chance of a maiden victory over…
The Pakistan Cricket Board has settled for nearly half of its reserve price kept for selling broadcasting rights for the international home matches between the period of August 2024 and…
India’s ODI and Test captain Rohit Sharma is always expressive on the ground. Rarely, one would find the skipper controlling his emotions when leading the side. Be it the anger,…
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany on Saturday said he was not nervous ahead of his Bundesliga debut in the dugout for Sunday’s match at Wolfsburg. The 38-year-old Belgian was the…
Pistol marksman Manish Narwal on Saturday expressed confidence in the Indian shooting contingent surpassing its Tokyo Paralympics medal tally at the upcoming Paris Games, saying the “intense” training would hold…
His eyes firmly set on the top-podium finish in Paris after missing gold in the last edition of the Paralympic Games, para badminton player Suhas LY is hoping to bring…
A fiery crash and driving rain marred the final practice for the Dutch Grand Prix Saturday, with many top contenders getting little track time before qualifying later in the day.…
India’s Kishore Kumar came up with a superb performance as he helped the country secure a first-ever quota place in the upcoming Asian Games 2026 to be held in Aichi-Nagoya,…
Maddy Darke converted her overnight score of 54 into an unbeaten century while bowlers struck regularly to keep Australia ‘A’ in sight of a victory over India ‘A’ at the…