Category: Cricket

Alick Athanaze and Kavem Hodge both compiled fifties as the West Indies checked England’s progress in the second Test at Trent Bridge on Friday. At the time of going to…

Following the appointment of Suryakumar Yadav as T20I captain for the tour of Sri Lanka, former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has expressed his support for all-rounder Hardik Pandya to assume…

Opener Samjhana Khadka made a breezy, unbeaten fifty and pacer Indu Barma grabbed three wickets as Nepal outclassed UAE by six wickets to make a winning start to their campaign…

Rohit Sharma & Co’s recent triumph in the T20 World Cup has given the Indian women’s team much-needed belief and confidence to continue its pursuit of winning a maiden ICC…

Contenders India started their Women’s T20 Asia Cup title defence on a rousing note, demolishing arch-foes Pakistan by seven wickets here on Friday. India bundled out Pakistan for a below-par…

The 2024 Olympics is set to bring an unprecedented windfall for athletes competing in Paris Games. It isn’t just the Gold, Silver and Bronze medals that the athletes will be…

Star batter Virat Kohli is undoubtedly one of the greatest batters, not only in India but in the entire world. Known for aggressive style of batting, Kohli has broke numerous…

India pacer Arshdeep Singh feels that the legacy left behind by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s T20I retirements will be remembered for generations. The duo ended their shortest format career…

India pacer Arshdeep Singh labelled the recent T20 World Cup title triumph as his favourite match of his career. The fast bowler played his first ICC final against South Africa…

Former Indian cricket team spinner Harbhajan Singh pointed out three massive exclusions for the upcoming T20I and ODI series against Sri Lanka. Harbhajan took to social media to express his…

Indian cricket team fast bowler Mohammed Shami, who has been out of action since ODI World Cup 2023, returned to the nets recently. After a brilliant outing with the ball…

The Pakistan Cricket Board has turned down requests for No Objection Certificate from senior players Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi to participate in the Global T20 League,…

Indian cricket team fast bowler Mohammed Shami has finally addressed the rumours involving him and tennis star Sania Mirza. Various social media posts speculated that Shami and Sania are about…

Buenos Aires apologized to France after Argentina’s vice president called the European country “colonialist” and its people “hypocrites” in an argument over alleged racist chants by Argentine footballers. President Javier…

Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has lambasted a Pakistan cricket fan and journalist Farid Khan for comparing Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan with former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and asking…

McLaren’s Lando Norris outpaced world champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull to top the times in Friday’s second free practice session, run in hot conditions, ahead of this weekend’s Hungarian…

Rafael Nadal fought into the semi-finals of the Bastad Open on Friday as he defeated Argentina’s Mariano Navone 6-7 (2/7), 7-5, 7-5 in three hours and 59 minutes. The 22-time…

Alexander Zverev claimed a season-leading 43rd win on Friday with a straight-sets victory over Zhang Zhizhen of China to edge closer to back-to-back titles at his hometown Hamburg tournament. The…

During the T20 World Cup 2024, former Pakistan captain Inzamam ul Haq made a strange claim against Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh. He indirectly said that the left-arm pacer was tampering…

Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav – those two seem to be the most discussed cricketers currently in India. While Pandya has been demoted, Yadav has been promoted as the Indian…

Surya appointed T20I skipper, Hardik demoted All-rounder Hardik Pandya was an obvious choice for T20I captaincy after Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from the shortest format of the game. However,…

The Asia Cup 2024 match, IND W vs PAK W is underway at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Sri Lanka. Harmanpreet Kaur will be leading the Indian pack and…

Indian pacer Harshit Rana posted a heartwarming picture on social media, celebrating his call-up to the ODI team with his father and telling him that this accomplishment of his life…

All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) acting secretary general M Satyanarayan on Friday said the sports body has drawn up a shortlist of 20 “competent” candidates for the job of the…

Swashbuckling batter Suryakumar Yadav on Friday expressed his delight at being appointed captain of the Indian T20 side for the tour of Sri Lanka, saying the last few weeks have…

Gautam Gambhir forced talented Kolkata Knight Riders` pacer Harshit Rana to face his fears. The speedster is currently on the ninth cloud after he was selected for the ODI series…

Contenders India started their Women’s T20 Asia Cup title defence on a rousing note, demolishing arch-foes Pakistan by seven wickets in Dambulla on Friday. India bundled out Pakistan for a…

The Paris Olympics organising committee said Friday that its operations were “now running normally” following a global IT outage which affected some of its computer servers. “All of Paris 2024’s…

Shane Lowry moved into the lead of the 152nd British Open at seven under par after his second round at Royal Troon on Friday as a tame Tiger Woods limped…

Asian Games gold-medallist marksman Ronjan Sodhi on Friday said the Indian shooting contingent’s preparations for Paris Olympics could have been planned in a better way and demanded more say for…

Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen on Friday said he has worked on his net game and the recent trait of conceding points late in a contest as he prepares in…

He left the Caribbean basking in the glory of his success in India’s triumphal march to their first ICC tournament title in 11 years. However, in a mere three weeks,…

The Indian hockey team has been handed an unenviable draw at the Paris Olympics and the legendary Ashok Dhyanchand reckons that the players will have to play “fearlessly” and “without…

Opener Samjhana Khadka made a breezy, unbeaten fifty and pacer Indu Barma grabbed three wickets as Nepal outclassed UAE by six wickets to make a winning start to their campaign…

Mark Wood scripted history as he bowled the fastest recorded Test over by an England bowler at home during the ongoing day of the second Test against West Indies at…

Indian para-athletes are not only aiming to better the country’s best ever show but are also aiming to surpass the 25-medal mark at the upcoming Paris Paralympics, said PCI President…

India vs Pakistan, Women’s Asia Cup 2024, LIVE Updates: The 2024 Women’s Asia Cup starts off with a bang, as India take on Pakistan on the first day. India come…

India vs Pakistan, Women’s Asia Cup 2024 Live Streaming: The India women’s cricket team take on Pakistan on the first day of the 2024 Women’s Asia Cup, looking to defend…

The firebrand Gautam Gambhir announced his arrival as India’s head coach by successfully ensuring the ascension of Suryakumar Yadav as the new T20 captain in place of Hardik Pandya, who…

Shubman Gill Not only was the India captain the highest scorer of the series with 170 runs, but also the most consistent performer in the five innings with two half-centuries…

The Team India squad announcement for the white-ball tour of Sri Lanka was a bitter-sweet moment for Suryakumar Yadav. While the attacking batter would’ve been jubilant to get the team’s…

Six years ago, a back injury had left his right leg temporarily paralysed but Sukhjeet Singh overcame the “toughest” phase of his life to earn a spot in the Olympic-bound…

England vs West Indies 2nd Test Day 2 LIVE Updates: West Indies will start Day 2 off with the bat, after bowling out England for 416 on Day 1. Carrying…

The BCCI’s media statement announcing the India cricket squad for the Sri Lanka Tour was an interesting one. Both the ODI and T20I squads had several interesting choices and omissions.…

It’s often said that finishing fourth in the Olympics is peak agony. If coming last carries the sting of embarrassment, securing the fourth place inflicts the pain of being so…

The Board of Control for Cricket in India recently announced the squads for the white-ball series against Sri Lanka. The “Men in Blue” will play three T20Is and as many…

India pacer Arshdeep Singh left everyone utterly impressed with his outing with the ball in the T20 World Cup 2024. The left-arm pacer scalped 17 wickets and emerged as the…

It does not take long for Anush Agarwalla to understand if his horse, Sir Caramello, is feeling nervous, excited or happy. After all language is not a barrier, if a…

Pakistan’s star trio Babar Azam, Mohammed Rizwan, and Shaheen Afridi, are unlikely to get a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for featuring in the upcoming Global T20 Canada, sources told Geo…

Lucknow Super Giants spinner Amit Mishra’s remarks on star India batter Virat Kohli have sparked a huge debate. Mishra, who recently appeared on a podcast, stated that due to immense…

Indian women’s team captain Harmanpreet Kaur had an awkward moment in the joint-captains’ press conference ahead of the start of the Asia Cup 2024 on Friday. Addressing media, Harmanpreet was…

On the shoulders of Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu, India has built a strong badminton legacy at the Olympic Games. In each of the last three Olympics, India has come…

Legendary Indian cricket team batter Sunil Gavaskar has criticised the ‘modern practice’ of bowlers to take refreshments while fielding near the boundary in addition to the already scheduled drinks breaks…

Premier League outfit Manchester United announced the signing of young defender Leny Yoro from Ligue 1 side Lille on a contract that will run until 2029. The club released an…

Marseille have signed striker Mason Greenwood from Manchester United, the Ligue 1 side announced on Thursday, despite the objection of some of the French club’s fans. The 22-year-old, who has…

Australian hockey player Matt Dawson has made the ultimate sacrifice to be at the Paris Olympics by having part of his finger amputated in order to play. The 30-year-old, who…

The Major League Cricket saw a scary moment take place, as fast-bowler Carmi le Roux was hit on the head by a hard shot from batter Ryan Rickleton. San Francisco…

As Gautam Gambhir begins his stint as the head coach of the Indian cricket team, many were left wondering what the situation would mean for Virat Kohli, a player who…

India’s newly-crowned T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav, was given the team’s leadership responsibility on Thursday. Though it looked like Hardik Pandya would get the role, having been Team India’s vice-captain under…

Shreyas Iyer, the IPL-winning skipper of the KKR team of which Gambhir was the mentor, made a deserving national comeback after a rap on the knuckles from the selection committee…

Lok Sabha MP and cricket’s avid fan, Shashi Tharoor has lashed out at the BCCI’s selection committee for the squads picked for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour. The team selected…

The India vs Sri Lanka T20I and ODI series, which starts later this month, will begin a new chapter for Indian cricket. Under new head coach Gautam Gambhir, the side…

Suryakumar Yadav has been named India`s T20 captain, the country`s cricket board announced Thursday, after Rohit Sharma quit the shortest format following last month`s World Cup triumph. The 33-year-old Suryakumar…

With the announcement of India`s squad for Gautam Gambhir`s inaugural series as head coach, significant transformations are already underway, underscored by Gambhir`s influential presence in the selection process. The appointment…

The 2024 T20 World Cup vice-captain Hardik Pandya on Thursday announced separation with Bollywood actress wife Natasa Stankovic, marking the end of their four-year-long union. The couple released a joint…

Suryakumar Yadav has been named India`s T20 captain, the country`s cricket board announced Thursday, after Rohit Sharma quit the shortest format following last month`s World Cup triumph. The 33-year-old Suryakumar…

In a strategic move to balance leadership responsibilities and optimize player strengths, the Indian selectors have announced their decisions for the upcoming SL vs IND series, reflecting a blend of…

Ben Duckett`s quick-fire 71 ensured England made a rapid start to the second Test of the ENG vs WI Test series at Trent Bridge, with the hosts racing to 134-2…

Australian fast-bowling great Dennis Lillee has time and again acclaimed Sachin Tendulkar as the pre-eminent batsman in cricketing history, extolling the legendary Indian`s insatiable passion for the game despite attaining…

India star cricketer Hardik Pandya in an Instagram post on Thursday announced that he and wife Natasa Stankovic have ‘mutually parted ways’. For the last few months there were rumours…

With India’s squad for Gautam Gambhir‘s first series as India head coach getting announced, major changes have already started taking place. Gambhir’s influence and voice in the selection process is…

The India cricket squad for the Sri Lanka tour, that starts on July 27 with a T20I in Pallekele, is out. This is Gautam Gambhir‘s first series as Indian cricket…

The first day of the 2024 Women’s Asia Cup on July 19 will see the big clash between India and Pakistan at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium. India come…

Indian rider Kavin Quintal is all set to make a historic debut at the World SBK SSP300 competitions, becoming the first Indian rider to participate in a World Superbike Championship.…

Badminton ace PV Sindhu says she is “going all-out” in her quest to become the first Indian to win an unprecedented third individual Olympic medal in Paris, drawing on her…

Danish Formula One driver Kevin Magnussen will leave Haas at the end of the current season, the US constructor announced Thursday ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix. “MoneyGram Haas F1…

England went on a rampage against West Indies in the second Test at Trent Bridge on Thursday. In a superb display of power-hitting Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope went on…

The Women’s Asia Cup is set for a blockbuster start when defending champions India take on arch-foes Pakistan in a prime-time clash here on Friday, with the eight competing teams…

The cricketing fraternity has sent its good wishes to legendary England batter Geoffrey Boycott on his road to recovery after successfully undergoing surgery to remove throat cancer. Earlier this month,…

England vs West Indies Live Streaming 2nd Test Live Telecast: England, after winning the first game of the three-match series, will be aiming to achieve an unassailable lead against West…

England vs West Indies 2nd Test Day 1 Live Updates: West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite won the toss and elected to field in the second Test against England at Trent…

Pakistan cricket team is going through a nightmare period of time at the moment. From a forgettable campaign at the ODI World Cup 2023 to a humiliating exit in the…

Indian rifle shooter Sift Kaur Samra isn’t feeling the pressure on her debut Olympics, instead she is approaching the quadrennial showpiece as just another international competition, and said “just the…

Out-of-favour India spinner Amit Mishra has made a bold claim during a recent interview. The cricketer, who last played for the nation in February 2017, opined that Samson is old…

The athletes’ village for the Paris Olympics, which welcomed its first athletes on Thursday, contains a host of innovations intended to make it a model of low-carbon construction. Faced with…

Newly-appointed India head coach Gautam Gambhir has the ability to derive the best out of players when the chips are down, and his affinity to take up challenges head on…

When Saina Nehwal won bronze in the London 2012 Olympics, few would’ve expected another badminton player, then ranked in the top 30, to eclipse Saina’s legacy. 12 years later, Pusarla…

Since taking over as India women’s head coach last year, Amol Muzumdar has stressed hugely on fitness and fielding being two non-negotiable aspects in on-field performances. Since then, there have…

New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter Tom Latham is open to the prospect of taking white-ball captaincy following Kane Williamson’s decision to step down from the role. Following New Zealand’s abrupt exit from…

In a shocking incident, former Sri Lanka U-19 cricket captain Dhammika Niroshana was shot dead on Tuesday night. A fast bowler who led the Sri Lanka U-19 squad in 2002,…

Former World Cup winning captain Kapil Dev has said veteran duo Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are “irreplaceable” in the Indian team across formats and called them “same as Sachin…

The International Cricket Council suffered losses of around USD 20 million (Rs 167 crore) for hosting the T20 World Cup 2024 games in the USA, according to a report by…

Since August 7, 2021, India’s biggest pride in the world of athletics has been javelin star Neeraj Chopra. At the age of just 23, Neeraj became India’s only second-ever Olympics…

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) secretary Richard Gould has written to his counterparts, BCCI secretary Jay Shah, proposing to bring two national disability teams — one for visually…

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja remembered his mother Lata and paid her rich tributes. He said his achievements in the filed are a tribute to her. Taking to Instagram on Tuesday,…

Indian star all-rounder Hardik Pandya reflected on his journey and body transformation from days of suffering injury during the 50-over World Cup to winning the ICC T20 World Cup this…

England cricketing great Sir Geoffrey Boycott has undergone a successful surgery to remove a tumour from his throat, his daughter Emma said. The former England batter had undergone extensive chemotherapy…

The Mumbai Cricket Association’s (MCA) sitting vice-president Sanjay Naik believes his contest with current secretary Ajinkya Naik for the MCA president post is like a cricket match. The MCA had…