Category: Cricket

China took the first gold of the Paris Olympics on Saturday, as the rain that dampened the opening ceremony took its toll on the first full day of sporting action.…

Jason Holder (59) and Joshua Da Silva (49) held firm in the second session after West Indies squandered a promising position on Day One of the third Test against England…

Pacer Renuka Singh said India have been playing consistent cricket in the Women’s Asia Cup so far and would look to continue in the same way in the final to…

Stunning views of Paris from space went viral on social media as the city welcomed the Olympics 2024 with a grand opening ceremony. Pictures taken from space – taken by…

Team India is all set to face Sri Lanka in the first T20I of the three-match series on Saturday in Pallekele. The entire country is waiting to behold Team India’s…

Suryakumar Yadav, the newly-appointed T20I captain, on Friday asserted that India will continue to play the aggressive brand of cricket which hallmarked the regime of his predecessor Rohit Sharma. “The…

At first glance, this is a T20I series with not too much at stake, but first glances can often be deceptive. The next T20 World Cup is a fair distance…

India captain Suryakumar Yadav has opened up on his bond with new head coach Gautam Gambhir, with the two set to join forces for the first time in Indian colours…

Indian shooters were eliminated in the 10m air rifle mixed team qualifications stage of the Paris Olympics here on Saturday. Ramita and Arjun Babuta finished sixth with a total score…

Indian boxer and current women’s world champion Nikhat Zareen expressed her excitement for her Olympics debut, saying that she feels ready to “pack a punch and fulfill her dream” of…

Paris Olympics 2024 kick-started with a grand opening ceremony on Friday. A total of 117 athletes are representing India at the quadrennial event, aiming for a good medal tally. India’s…

Skipper Chamari Athapaththu`s diligent fifty propelled Sri Lanka to a thrilling three-wicket win over Pakistan in the second semifinal of the women`s Asia Cup here on Friday, setting up the…

India’s lone rower in Paris Olympics, Balraj Panwar moved to the repechages after finishing fourth in heat 1 of the men’s singles scull competition here on Saturday. The 25-year-old Panwar…

Ahead of the shooting contingent’s campaign at the Paris Olympics 2024, parents of Indian shooters Elavenil Valarivan and Ramita Jindal expressed hope that the athletes will come back home with…

England`s openers were routed after fast bowler Gus Atkinson seized the initiative from the West Indies on a lively first day Friday of the third test at Edgbaston. With a…

An 18-member Pakistan contingent has reached France for the 2024 Olympic Games. As the quadrennial event was declared open on Friday following a glittering opening ceremony, certain remarks by a…

Joining the never-ending debate on whether personal coaches are required in addition to the federation-appointed national coaches at global events, Olympic medal-winning boxer-turned-politician Vijender Singh sided with the athletes, saying…

Defending champions India will look to translate their overwhelming dominance in the Women’s Asia Cup to a record-extending eighth title while facing a feisty Sri Lanka in the final here…

A lot has been said and talked about how the Gautam Gambhir–Virat Kohli relationship could be in the upcoming years during the former’s reign as Team India’s head coach. The…

India’s new T20I captain doesn’t intend to change anything as he replaces Rohit Sharma as India’s T20I captain. Surya, attending his first press conference as the full-time captain of the…

Paris Olympics 2024, Day 1, Live Updates: The Indian shooting team to be in action at the start of Day 1 of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, hoping to open…

India’s newly-appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir had recently expressed his regret for not using Suryakumar Yadav‘s potential while they were together in the Kolkata Knight Riders team. Surya has now…

Boundary-breaking, genre-defying and unprecedented: the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics got the 2024 Summer Games underway with a pulsating energy and unique show that will never be forgotten. Here…

As Gautam Gambhir begins his journey as Team India’s new head coach, a surprise message awaited him ahead of the first T20I against Sri Lanka. In a video shared by…

India’s Schedule At Olympics 2024 Day 1, Live Streaming: After the opening ceremony declared the Paris Games open on Friday, Day 1 is here at the quadrennial even, with many…

The Indian cricket team begins the Gautam Gambhir–Suryakumar Yadav era in T20 international cricket, with the first match against Sri Lanka on Saturday. Some bold calls are expected to be…

The concept had been derided as overly ambitious and the location criticised as a prime security risk. But after years of preparation, France could Saturday breathe a sigh of relief…

Wrapped in a poncho under torrential rain, Brazilian Lucas Amadeu said he regretted forking out 2,700 euros ($2,930) for a top seat at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics…

Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik has shared his views on India’s potential withdrawal from the Champions Trophy 2025. Ever since Pakistan were awarded the rights to host the Champions Trophy,…

The Paris Olympics 2024 got off to a glittering start with an opening ceremony that celebrated unity in diversity. The city of Paris turned into a colossal amphitheater, and the…

Zimbabwe wicketkeeper Clive Madande set a never-seen-before unwanted record when he conceded 42 byes in a Test innings against Ireland on Friday. The runs given away by the 24-year-old Madande,…

Despite stories of Michelin-starred chefs helping prepare the menus in Paris, Andy Anson, the British Olympic Association’s chief executive, has complained that the food in the Olympic Village “is not…

Shubman Gill is all set to replace Jasprit Bumrah as the Indian cricket team vice-captain in the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh, according to a report by Revsportz. The youngster…

The city of Paris turned into a colossal amphitheater, and the iconic river Seine served as a track for the athletes’ parade as France showcased its cultural diversity, spirit of…

Jason Holder produced a fine all-round display as the West Indies took three late wickets, including both England openers with successive deliveries, in a stirring fightback on Friday’s opening day…

Former head coach Ravi Shastri expects newly appointed India`s head coach Gautam Gambhir to achieve success in his new role. Ravi Shastri believes that Gambhir can make an immediate impact…

Name a Mumbai-based Indian hockey captain of the 1980s who played football at the school level.Merwyn Fernandes (Wrong answer) It is MM Somaiya Which sport was the late India actor…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his best wishes to the Indian contingent participating in the Paris Olympics, and said every athlete is India’s pride. He said on X,…

Skipper Chamari Athapaththu’s diligent fifty propelled Sri Lanka to a thrilling three-wicket win over Pakistan in the second semifinal of the women’s Asia Cup in Dambulla on Friday, setting up…

US gymnastics great Simone Biles is aiming to have a sixth unique skill named for her, a new move on the uneven bars that she will unveil at the Paris…

India’s former international boxer Kabilan Sai Ashok will become the youngest from the country to officiate in the Paris Olympics after he was appointed as Referee Judge for the sporting…

Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony Live Streaming, Telecast: The Paris Olympics 2024 will officially get underway on Friday with a grand opening ceremony, which will be held at the River Seine…

Paris Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony LIVE Updates: The Paris Olympics opening ceremony is on in Paris. An unprecedented and ambitious show with up to 7,000 athletes parading down the River…

India and Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer on Friday joined Lancashire for a short stint comprising two Division One matches and One-Day Cup scheduled for next month, the English…

Gautam Gambhir’s key task as India head coach will be man-management and not coaching a bunch of talented players in their respective skills, said former player and ex-chief selector Sandeep…

Max Verstappen, who faces a 10-place grid penalty for Sunday’s race, topped the times for Red Bull ahead of McLaren’s Oscar Piastri in Friday’s opening free practice at this weekend’s…

Indian table tennis player Harmeet Desai will commence his campaign at the Paris Olympics on the opening day of the competition on Saturday, taking on Zaid Abo Yaman of Jordan…

PV Sindhu and Achanta Sharath Kamal will, as the two flagbearers, lead 78 sportspersons and officials from 12 disciplines, whose teams are in France, that will be part of the…

Jasprit Bumrah, India’s premier fast bowler, has named the player who he thinks is the greatest Indian cricket captain ever. Bumrah, who made his India debut in 2016 after impressing…

India’s Schedule At Olympics 2024 Day 1: The first day of the Paris Olympics 2024 will see several top Indian athletes in action. Leading the charge for India on Day…

A squad full of debutants free from past baggage will aim to ace the ultimate test of their lives when the shooting competition of the Paris Olympics begins in the…

Suryakumar Yadav, the newly-appointed T20I captain, on Friday asserted that India will continue to play the aggressive brand of cricket which hallmarked the regime of his predecessor Rohit Sharma. Under…

The Brazilian former footballer Zico filed a complaint with French police on Friday after having his bag stolen which contained cash, watches and diamond jewellery. The 71-year-old former Flamengo forward,…

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, Women’s Asia Cup 2024 Semi-Final, Live Updates: Sri Lanka face Pakistan in the second semi-final of Women’s Asia Cup 2024 on Friday in Dambulla. Sri Lanka…

After registering three straight wins in the Women`s Asia Cup 2024, Team India is all set to lock horns with Bangladesh Women. The Women`s Asia Cup 2024 match, IND W…

In search of their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title, Punjab Kings (PBKS) are set to appoint a new head coach for the next edition of the tournament. According to…

India’s boxing medal hopes at the Paris Games will hinge on how its women pugilists perform, feels the country’s lone Olympic medal-winning male boxer Vijender Singh, who expects the Nikhat…

Rohan Bopanna, the oldest player in the Indian contingent at 44, might not have a strong partner he had in previous Olympics, but in N Sriram Balaji, the veteran tennis…

World Championship medallists Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain and Nishant Dev will wade through draws that are at best tricky in their quest to achieve India’s best Olympic medal tally in…

Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya was denied the leadership role as Team India made a shock captaincy pick in Suryakumar Yadav for the T20I series against Sri Lanka. Hardik’s snub and…

Pacer Renuka Singh give the initial surge with a three-wicket haul while Smriti Mandhana made brisk fifty as India walloped Bangladesh by 10 wickets to march into their ninth women’s…

The Opening Ceremony of Paris Olympics 2024 is set to be the one of its kind with the event set to take place at the Seine River in the French…

In a test drive, mid-day attempted to find out what AI can provide in terms of a match report with a scoreboard acting as a test paper, fed to AI-based…

Ahead of the first T20I match against Sri Lanka, Team India`s captain Suryakumar Yadav opened up on his bond with head coach Gautam Gambhir. They both earlier played for the…

India pacer Mohammed Shami is eyeing a comeback into the Indian team after being out of action since November 2023 due to an injury. Shami last played for India during…

As the world gets ready to watch the most unique and spectacular opening ceremony for the Olympic Games ever on Friday evening, there is a possibility that rain could play…

As the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) approaches its 10th anniversary on July 26, Mashal Sports announced the PKL Season 11 Player Auction, which is scheduled for August 15 and 16…

Hardik Pandya‘s importance in Indian cricket currently is immense. Being a top fast bowling allrounder, Pandya represents a breed that is a rarity in the sport in the country. His…

England vs West Indies Live Updates 3rd Test Day 1: England take on West Indies in the third and final Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham, hoping to pull off a…

Their dominant run notwithstanding, opener Shafali Verma said India will need to improve in all areas of the game ahead of their women’s Asia Cup semi.-final against Bangladesh here on…

India vs Bangladesh, Women’s Asia Cup 2024 Semi-Final, Highlights: Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana struck a powerful partnership as India defeated Bangladesh by 10 wickets in the semi-final of Women’s…

Ahead of the first T20I against Sri Lanka, India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has joined the team in Pallekele on Thursday. In a viral social media picture, the former…

England have named an unchanged side for the third Test starting on Friday at Edgbaston as they target a series clean sweep of the West Indies. Ben Stokes’s men won…

Imagine India chasing a 213-run target in a T20 World Cup match, with the game hanging in the balance at 107-3 in 11 overs. With strategic decisions pivotal at this…

Gautam Gambhir is kick off his reign as head coach of the Indian team on Saturday when the Suryakumar Yadav-led side take on Sri Lanka in the first T20I of…

Fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has been ruled out of Sri Lanka’s upcoming T20I series against India due to a fractured left thumb. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has named Dilshan Madushanka…

The picturesque Pallekele International Cricket Stadium will herald the beginning of a new chapter in Indian cricket. Come Saturday, recently appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir will kick off his tenure…

India vs Bangladesh, Women’s Asia Cup Semi-Final, Live Streaming: India to take on Bangladesh in the first semi-final match of the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 on Friday in Dambulla. Harmanpreet…

Team India is ready to face Sri Lanka in a white-ball series, which will kick-start from Saturday with a three T20I matches. After the retirement of skipper Rohit Sharma from…

Shubman Gill, India’s vice-captain in white-ball formats, on Thursday lauded new head coach Gautam Gambhir for his clarity of thought, while hoping to establish himself as an all-format player in…

The India vs Pakistan cricket rivalry is one of the biggest in the world of sports, with the two nations featuring in some iconic games over the years. While India…

Former cricketer Kris Srikkanth showered praise on star India batter Suryakumar Yadav and said that he has the qualities to lead the Men in Blue. India has named Suryakumar Yadav…

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh said Team India should not travel across the border to Pakistan for next year’s ICC Champions Trophy as the security situation in the neighbouring country…

It came as a surprise for everybody when the Board of Control for Cricket in India named Suryakumar Yadav as the captain for Sri Lanka T20Is, preferring the top-order batter…

Samit Dravid, son of former India head coach and captain Rahul Dravid, was on Thursday roped in by Mysuru Warriors during the player auction ahead of the upcoming season of…

Gautam Gambhir‘s stint as India’s new head coach will begin from July 27, when Suryakumar Yadav and co will take on Sri Lanka in a three-match T20I series. The series…

Badminton legend and ace shuttler PV Sindhu’s mentor, Prakash Padukone believes that India have a strong chance of bagging three medals in badminton in the Paris Olympics including a hat-trick…

Olympic medallist shooter Gagan Narang said Indian athletes’ mindset has changed over the years and their confidence has touched unprecedented levels, encouraging them to set their sights on a gold…

Having played an important role in India clinching gold medals in the team competition in the 2018 and 2022 Commonwealth Games, star Indian paddler Harmeet Desai believes India has the…

The IPL 2024 was marred with controversies when it comes to Mumbai Indians. The franchise decided to appoint Hardik Pandya as the captain in place of Rohit Sharma ahead of…

Former India shuttler Parupalli Kashyap on Thursday dubbed two-time medallist PV Sindhu an “underdog” at the Paris Olympics but said her name still carries a lot of weight and opponents…

Led by the in-form Dhiraj Bommadevara and Ankita Bhakat, India’s campaign at the Paris Olympics began on a positive note as the country’s archers secured a direct entry into the…

India’s top singles player Sumit Nagal will begin his Paris Olympics campaign against French Moutet Corentin, who he had beaten in April and could run into formidable Australian world number…

Ahead of India facing Bangladesh in the first semi-final of 2024 Women’s Asia Cup, big-hitting opener Shafali Verma said the defending champions do realise that the knockout clash is a…

Dhiraj Bommadevara impressed everyone as the 22-year-old finished fourth in the men’s archery ranking round at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Thursday. It was a tremendous effort from Dhiraj as…

The Pakistan cricket team had a horrible outing at the T20 World Cup 2024 as the Babar Azam-led side crashed out of the competition in the group stages. They slumped…

The fear of death has been a constant in an average Ukrainian’s life ever since the war with Russia broke out in 2022 and that includes the majority of the…

Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir wanted Tilak Varma for the T20I and ODI series against Sri Lanka but the youngster missed out due to injury, according to a…