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“Life has come full circle” is how Karun Nair sees his return to the Indian team. He declared he is “ready” for the five-match gruelling Test series against England

Lionel Messi urled home a fine free-kick in a man-of-the-match performance, scoring the winning goal in Inter Miami’s 2-1 win over FC Porto in the FIFA Club World Cup.

The breakthrough came when Sebastian Berhalter whipped in a free-kick from deep which, in a crowded box, Chris Richards met with a half-volley on the slide which flashed home.

Legendary India batter Sachin Tendulkar predicted a 3-1 win for the Shubman Gill-led side in the upcoming Test series against England.

Indian cricket team batter Ajinkya Rahane included Arshdeep Singh and Sai Sudharsan in his predicted XI for the first Test match against England.

The 25-year-old Shubman Gill will be leading India in the five-Test series against England in the new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.

A Lionel Messi trademark free-kick earned Inter Miami a shock 2-1 comeback win against Porto in the Club World Cup.

Rain could play spoilsport in the first Test between India and England.

Team India is all set to lock horns against England under the leadership of newly appointed skipper Shubman Gill. The 25-year-old has been appointed as the captain after Rohit Sharma`s…

Ahead of the first Test against India, England skipper Ben Stokes said that the visitors have an “exciting time” in the longest format of the game as they have announced…

For all his undeniable talent, a succession of injury problems have blighted the Sussex speedster’s career.

There have been speculations that the Test series between India and England, known as the Pataudi Trophy, was being renamed the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. On Thursday, it was officially confirmed that…

The Club World Cup clash between Palmeiras and Al Ahly in Group A was suspended Thursday because of a weather warning.

In England’s swing bowling conditions, the newly appointed captain, Shubman Gill, and his fellow batsmen will have their batting techniques rigorously tested.

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar said it was a deeply meaningful moment for him to help preserve the Pataudi family’s legacy in the storied India-England Test rivalry.

Shubman Gill believes captaining India to a Test series victory in England would be a bigger achievement than winning the Indian Premier League.

A new era beckons for India in the Test format as the modern-day giants gear up for their first assignment without the prized batting bigwigs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

Former head coach Gary Kirsten has backed Team India`s new Test captain Shubman Gill by saying that he is a smart cricketer. “I think Shubman is going to be a…

Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has named a 16-man squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against newly crowned ICC World Test Champions South Africa

Shubman Gill will be firmly in the spotlight when a new look India begins its Test series against England at Headingley on Friday.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka returned to winnings ways as she wrapped up her second round match against Rebeka Masarova in Berlin

Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe is being treated in hospital in the United States after suffering a stomach bug, the Spanish giants said on Thursday.

Captain Shubman Gill said his young Indian side without superstars Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and R Ashwin will play without any “baggage” in England.

Ravichandran Ashwin has picked his India playing XI for the first Test against England, starting June 20 in Leeds.

A report suggests that batter Karun Nair did not appear the most confident in the nets ahead of India’s first Test against England.

The England Men’s and India Men’s Test teams will honour James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar with a new trophy dedicated to their remarkable achievements in Test cricket.

KL Rahul is quite excited about Karun Nair`s return to India`s Test squad in the five-match Test series against England. The duo have been playing cricket together since the age-group…

Jemimah Rodrigues will return to the Women’s Big Bash League for the second season after she was claimed by Brisbane Heat in the first round of the WBBL international player…

Gennaro Gattuso said on Thursday he is convinced Italy can qualify for the World Cup as he begins his reign as Azzurri coach following the dismissal of Luciano Spalletti.

Former England cricketers Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton made a couple of bold calls as they selected an India-England combined Test XI.

Former England batter Nick Knight pointed out one specific India bowler who could end up being decisive against England.

Anaya Bangar, who was formerly named Aryan, shared an eight-page athlete testing report detailing her journey as an athlete, post Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Sachin Tendulkar has finally spoken up on the row regarding the India-England series trophy being renamed as the ‘Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy’, and his role in keeping the Pataudi legacy alive.

There has been a lot of chatter over whether Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair will play together for the Indian cricket team in the upcoming Test series against England.

Shubman Gill has become India’s youngest Test captain in the 21st century.

KL Rahul weighed in on the retirements on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma from Test cricket.

The first Test between England and India starts Friday in Leeds.

Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim is now the owner of a unique record, having surpassed Australia’s Adam Gilchrist as the player, who has scored the most international runs without bowling a…

A nip in the air, a lush-green outfield, a nice covering of grass on the 22-yard strip. The English summer is well and truly underway with a fresh diet of…

Experienced pace bowling all-rounder Chris Woakes returned to the England line-up while Ollie Pope was preferred over Jacob Bethell as the hosts on Wednesday named their playing XI for the…

Former India and Mumbai all-rounder Karsan Ghavri has strongly objected to the renaming of the Pataudi Trophy to Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy to be presented to the winner of the upcoming five-Test…

The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold in a record-breaking $10 billion deal that makes the iconic franchise the highest-valued sports team in US history.

Known for its strong South Asian community, Leicester is home to the largest Indian population in England. And, with the start of the India Test tour in England only a…

While South Africa opener Aiden Markram’s gritty century (136) against Australia in the WTC final at Lord’s recently was special, he also took a fine catch at second slip in…

New Indian captain, Shubman Gill, is going to be in the spotlight on the current tour of England. How arduous the task of winning a Test series in England is…

England cricket team skipper Ben Stokes made it clear that his team does not feat Jasprit Bumrah heading into the five-match Test series against India.

Against India in 30 Tests, Joe Root has made 2,846 runs at an average of 58.08, with 10 centuries and 11 fifties.

ECB recently rechristened the Pataudi Trophy — awarded to the winner of the Test series hosted by England against India — as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.

Legendary England cricketer Geoffrey Boycott gave a scathing verdict on ‘Bazball’ ahead of the five-match Test series between India and England.

The 25-year-old Shubman Gill has a modest Test batting average of 35 in 32 matches, a figure that drops to 29 in away games and declines even further to under…

Geoffrey Boycott believes that Rohit Sharma “will not be missed” as much as Virat Kohli in the upcoming Test series against England.

Temba Bavuma and his team-mates were greeted by several thousand supporters when they landed in Johannesburg.

India fast bowler Mukesh Kumar is not part of the team for the five-match Test series against England, starting June 20.

Ayush Mhatre, who shone for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2025, has been gifted a bat by his idol Rohit Sharma.

Shoaib Bashir’s Test figures, while not remarkable, are solid for a spinner — he has taken 58 wickets at an average of 36.39, including four five-wicket hauls.

Indian cricket team batter Karun Nair suffered a massive injury scare ahead of the first Test match against England starting Friday.

Inter Miami started off the FIFA Club World Cup with a draw against Al Ahly.

UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain thrashed Atletico Madrid 4-0 in their first match of the FIFA Club World Cup.

Manchester City beat Wydad Casablanca 2-0 to kickstart their Club World Cup camapaign on a high.

With the retirement of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, the five-match Test series against England undoubtedly marks a new era for the Indian team led by Shubman Gill.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka complained after her second-round Berlin Open match against Switzerland’s Rebeka Masarova was suspended due to bad light and dew.

Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal in new coach Xabi Alonso’s debut at the Club World Cup, after Manchester City got off to a…

Shubman Gill moving down to no. 4 also means that there is a spot up for grabs at no. 3.

India vice-captain Rishabh Pant confirmed on Wednesday that skipper Shubman Gill will occupy the crucial No. 4 slot in the batting lineup for the upcoming Test series against England, previously…

India`s vice-captain Rishabh Pant has vowed to make the nation `happy` again with a strong showing in the upcoming five-match Test series against England, following the heart-wrenching Air India plane…

Team India’s Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara named a surprise pick whom he believes plays spin better than himself. In a video posted by ESPNcricinfo, Pujara was given several options while…

Johannesburg’s main airport witnessed extraordinary scenes on Wednesday as thousands of jubilant fans turned up to celebrate the return of South Africa’s World Test Championship-winning team. South Africa`s national men`s…

England are all geared up to face India in a five-match Test series, with Ben Stokes leading the home side. So far, Stokes has featured in 111 Test matches for…

Team India will miss the services of stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the upcoming five-match Test series against England, following the duo’s recent decision to step away from…

Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been charged by the Football Association with violating anti-doping rules after failing a drugs test.

Toby Venter, owner of the Kyalami Grand Prix circuit near Johannesburg, said on Wednesday that plans to upgrade the track to Formula One standards had been approved by the controlling…

The tour of England poses significant challenges for Team India, particularly for the batsmen, as it has from 1932 to 2022, and this time will be no different.

Bangladesh continued their dominance over Sri Lanka on the second day of the first Test on Wednesday, finishing at a commanding 484/9.

Real Madrid vs Al-Hilal Live Streaming FIFA Club World Cup: Los Blancos take on Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal in Group H at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami

India will take on arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening match of ICC Women`s T20 World Cup 2026 at Edgbaston on June 14. The ICC and hosts England and Wales Cricket…

With Team India aiming for a smooth transition, Rishabh Pant has been appointed as Shubman Gill’s deputy for the upcoming Test series against England. India are set to take on…

India vice-captain Rishabh Pant is relieved pace-bowling greats James Anderson and Stuart Broad are no longer in the England line-up heading into Friday’s first Test at Headingley.

Glenn Maxwell rolled back the years with a sensational century, lighting up the Major League Cricket (MLC) stage with a vintage display of power-hitting for Washington Freedom (WSF) against Los…

Cheteshwar Pujara faced some tough choices while picking out a player who is a better spin player than him.

Rangers will face Greek club Panathinaikos in the second round of Champions League qualifying next month after Wednesday’s draw.

The much-awaited England series is now just two days away, and Shubman Gill is all set to take on his new assignment. After the unexpected Test retirement of Rohit Sharma,…

Days before Shubman Gill-led India take on England for a five-match Test series, T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav has flown to England to seek expert medical advice for a sports hernia…

India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul grabbed everyone’s attention after he hit a massive six during a challenge given to him by an energy drink brand.

Team India is gearing up for the upcoming five-match Test series against England, with the first match kick-start from June 20 in Leeds.

India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been likened to Australian fast bowling great Glenn McGrath.

England pacer is expecting the transitioning Indian team to put up a strong fight in the five-match Test series despite the recent retirement of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma

As India prepares to take on England in the highly anticipated five-match Test series starting June 20 in Leeds, vice-captain Rishabh Pant reiterated his commitment to contribute in all departments

Ahead of the upcoming five-match Test series against India, England`s Joe Root feels that the opponents have all bases covered. “You look at India`s progression as a team across all…

More known for his exploits in T20 cricket, and the IPL in particular, he made his short-format debut in 2019 before being signed by Mumbai Indians ahead of the 2022…

World number three Alexander Zverev moved into the last 16 at the Halle Open on Wednesday with a straight sets win over American Marcos Giron.

Barcelona announced on Wednesday they had signed Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia for 26.34 million euros ($31 million) on a six-year deal.

The retirement of Virat Kohli had made it mandatory for India to find a new batter at No. 4.

England on Wednesday announced their playing XI for the first Test against India, starting on Friday in Leeds’ Headingley.

A London-bound Air India flight crashed moments after its takeoff, killing 241 passengers and crew members aboard last week in one of the most gruesome tragedies in the country’s aviation…

The Bombay High Court has upheld the arbitral, directing the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to pay Rs 538 crore to the now defunct IPL franchise Kochi…

Three of the West Indies’ iconic stars, Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, and Dwayne Bravo, are back in maroon, reunited under the banner of West Indies Champions.

Alastair Cook, one of only three England captains to win multiple Ashes at home, also looked ahead to this winter’s tour of Australia, where the No. 3 slot will again…

Shubman Gill is set to become India’s youngest Test captain in the 21st century when he leads India in the first Test against England on June 20.

The build-up to Indias upcoming five-match Test series against England has been marked by an excited chatter about their bowling attack, led by experienced campaigners in Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj,…

The ICC and hosts England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Wednesday announced the full schedule of the tournament, featuring 12 teams.