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Despite being one of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s most consistent performers, Virat Kohli’s strike rate has been a hot topic of discussion in the last two seasons. However, with the franchise…
Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is all set to begin on Saturday, March 22 with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Eden Gardens. The…
South Africa all-rounder Corbin Bosch has opened up on the decision to withdraw from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in favour of a move in the Indian Premier League (IPL).…
The Pakistan cricket team’s struggles on the international circuit have seen relationships turn sour in some of the current as well as former stars. After Pakistan’s early elimination from the…
It’s quite interesting how careers turn around in sports. From the day when he won the 2008 ICC U19 World Cup, Virat Kohli has gone on to become a world…
It isn’t easy to stay away from the game for 10 months before returning to the 2-month-long Indian Premier League. Legendary India captain MS Dhoni, however, continues to extend his…
Indian football team defender Rahul Bheke anticipates a litmus test as the Blue Tigers prepare to face the Maldives in a friendly match before their AFC Asian Cup qualification third-round…
The much-anticipated Indian Superbike League (ISBL) was officially launched on March 17 in an event in Mumbai, ushering a new era in Indian Motorsports. The league, sanctioned by the Federation…
Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White told new England boss Thomas Tuchel he deserved to be included in the German’s first squad in charge after only being drafted in at late notice.…
Heartbreaking near-misses will fire “hurting” New Zealand to their first football World Cup since 2010, their coach Darren Bazeley said on Wednesday, with the country two wins from the finals.…
He fought perceptions about a so-called technical shortcoming, was “typecast”, and had his contract torn up within months of being a World Cup hero but Shreyas Iyer was indefatigable through…
From being left out of the BCCI central contracts to becoming the country’s top scorer in the title-winning ICC Champions Trophy campaign, Shreyas Iyer‘s redemption on the international stage is…
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will enter the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season hoping to become the first team to win six titles in the tournament. CSK will be led…
Former Australia World Cup-winner Brad Hogg has gone viral on the internet for the wrong reasons. The 54-year-old, who is now a reputed pundit and broadcaster, has received criticism for…
South Africa batting great AB de Villiers believes Virat Kohli should focus on playing smart cricket and continue controlling the game this season as RCB possess immense firepower with Phil…
Kolkata Knight Riders’ IPL home match against Lucknow Super Giants on April 6 at Eden Gardens is likely to be rescheduled, as the city police have not given security clearance…
With the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) around the corner, Punjab Kings addressed the media at the season launch press conference held on Tuesday. The press conference…
With the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) around the corner, Punjab Kings (PBKS) addressed the media at the season launch press conference taking place on Tuesday, March…
Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) president, Rakesh Tiwari, has expressed confidence in the abilities of 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who is set to feature in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season,…
Boxing Federation of India (BFI) president Ajay Singh suspended secretary general Hemanta Kumar Kalita and Treasurer Digvijay Singh on Tuesday after an independent investigation led by Justice (Retd.) Sudhir Kumar…
Indian shuttlers Ayush Shetty and S Sankar Muthuswamy Subramanian advanced to the main draw of the Swiss Open Super 300 badminton tournament with commanding performances in the qualifiers here on…
A tennis union co-founded by Novak Djokovic on Tuesday announced a series of legal actions aimed at the sport’s governing bodies, alleging “anticompetitive restraints and abusive practices”. The Professional Tennis…
Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper Sanju Samson has joined the squad ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season after recovering from finger surgery. Samson had sustained an injury during…
Christian Eriksen said on Tuesday he is expecting to leave Manchester United at the end of the season and is ready for a new challenge. The Danish midfielder has been…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Unbox 2025 event took place on Monday at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The air buzzed with excitement as RCB’s incredible fans were treated to a…
The stage is set for the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), a year after Shreyas Iyer-led Kolkata Knight Riders tailored the most one-sided IPL final to clinch…
World number one Jannik Sinner will play the ATP tournament in Hamburg from May 18-24 after his doping ban ends in the build-up to the French Open, organisers confirmed Tuesday.…
IPL 2025 is set to get underway in just a few days, and could be the platform for many players to make a case for a spot in the Indian…
Labelled ‘silent hero’ of India’s ICC Champions Trophy triumph, Shreyas Iyer was crucial to India’s success in Dubai. Despite there being a debate over his place in the team, with…
Having performed the role of a “silent hero” at number four in the title-winning Champions Trophy campaign, Shreyas Iyer wants to make a big impact at number three position in…
Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shreyas Iyer recalled the time when he was the ball boy during the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at Wankhede Stadium during a…
Leicestershire have signed Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood on an all-format deal for the 2025 season. The 35-year-old will join new club captain Peter Handscomb and Netherlands international Logan van…
Ahead of the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, Rajasthan Royals (RR) have reflected on their plans for the youngest tournament recruit Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The 13-year-old Suryavanshi…
Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado suffered a partial knee ligament tear in last weekend’s victory at Atletico Madrid and will likely be sidelined for two months, the Spanish Liga leaders said…
UK Athletics and a 77-year-old man have pleaded not guilty to manslaughter over the death of a Paralympian who was hit on the head by a metal pole during training.…
Formula One boss Stefano Domenicali held talks with Thailand’s prime minister on Tuesday about possible plans to bring a grand prix to the kingdom. The Italian ex-Ferrari boss who has…
Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says he explained his decision to refuse to play for the national team under former coach Domenico Tedesco “in front of the squad” after his return…
One of the most bizarre dismissal in the history of cricket took place during the National T20 Cup match between Lahore Region Whites and Larkana Region on Monday in Faisalabad.…
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) may have finished runners-up in the 2024 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), but they lit up the tournament with some of the most sensational power-hitting…
The grand finale against the West Indies was a spectacle of skill, resilience, and nostalgia. While the Raipur crowd turned up to witness Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh in action,…
Junail Zafar Khan, a club-level Pakistan-origin cricketer, died after collapsing on the ground during a local match which was played in extreme heat at Concordia College in Adelaide. In his…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) may consider making changes to the ‘family diktat’ introduced after the Test series defeat against Australia, according to a report by…
Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru spinner Shadab Jakati opened up about why he believes the franchise has not won a single Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy till now. Jakati, who played…
Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali feels that the BCCI banning Harry Brook for two years for his last-minute withdrawal was not harsh. This is the second time, Harry Brook has…
Legendary South Africa cricket team star AB De Villiers revealed that his former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) teammate Virat Kohli asked him to not say ‘Ee sala cup namde’. The…
Team India stalwart Virat Kohli has backed Royal Challengers Bengaluru`s newly appointed captain, Rajat Patidar by stating that he has all the qualities to lead the franchise for a long…
The BCCI will form the organising committee of the Women’s ODI World Cup besides taking a call on the venues for the ICC event it will be hosting later this…
India’s long-distance runner Archana Jadhav was on Tuesday banned for four years owing to a failed dope test in January, the findings of which she did not contest despite repeated…
Nicholas Pooran has showered support to new Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant adding that the franchise has a balanced squad to lift the title in the upcoming Indian…
The returning Sunil Chhetri will be the cynosure of all eyes as India face Maldives in an international friendly here on Wednesday, the match serving as a dress rehearsal for…
The Indian senior men’s team will face Maldives in a FIFA International Friendly on Wednesday, March 19 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong. The game will also be India’s…
Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Haris Rauf lost his cool during the post-match press conference following his team’s defeat against New Zealand in the second T20I encounter. Pakistan were outplayed…
The 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season is set to introduce a host of new signings, with players from various backgrounds making their debut. The 18th edition of the cash-rich…
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has given the world cricket, Indian cricket in particular, plenty of its modern-day superstars, who once started their journeys as rookies playing for their clubs…
As with every season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), there are always cricketers who will be the cynosure of everyone’s eyes, as the tournament has carved a reputation for…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met the Special Olympics World Winter Games contingent in Parliament and congratulated the athletes for their historic campaign, where they won 33 medals, including…
Legendary cricketer Kapil Dev is all for family travelling with cricketers on tours but has also called for a balanced approach in dealing with the contentious issue that has divided…
Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shreyas Iyer recalled the time when he was the ball boy during the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at Wankhede Stadium during a…
What happens when the ‘captain cool’ MS Dhoni turns into an ‘Animal’? An advert featuring film director Sandeep Reddy Vanga has given us a glimpse, while also setting social media…
South Africa pace great Dale Steyn has expressed his frustration and disappointment with fast bowlers in the present day, stating that only a handful bowlers are able to deliver at…
India Masters clinched the inaugural International Masters League (IML) 2025 T20 title by beating West Indies Masters by six wickets in the final in Raipur on Sunday. Led by cricket…
Junail Zafar Khan, a club-level Pakistan-origin cricketer, has died after collapsing on the ground during a local match played in extreme heat at the Concordia College here. In his 40s,…
From incessant boos to frenzied adulation — star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has seen it all in the last few months, during which his life underwent a “360 degree turnaround”…
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) enter the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season as the reigning champions, having pulled off arguably the most dominant campaign in IPL history in 2024. Despite…
Ahead of starting their IPL campaign, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper Rishabh Pant said his endeavour is to create an environment in the side where people coming in can express…
The upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be key for Rishabh Pant if he wants to return to India’s T20I setup. Pant has a point to prove,…
New Zealand completed another dominant victory against Pakistan in the second T20I of the 5-match series on Tuesday, beating the tourists by 6 wickets in a rain-marred contest. Batting first,…
The two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu will spearhead the Indian challenge at the Swiss Open badminton tournament, starting from Tuesday at St Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland. Swiss Open, a Badminton…
The Indian Premier League (IPL) remains the only tournament where cricket fans still have the option of seeing MS Dhoni in action. The Chennai Super Kings legend arrives into the…
Amidst the bevy of Indian batters aiming to get big runs in IPL 2025, all eyes of cricket connoisseurs will be on how Karun Nair fares for the Delhi Capitals,…
Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper and Indian wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson joined the franchise’s squad on Monday after undergoing finger surgery last month. Samson-led RR will kickstart their Indian Premier League (IPL)…
Irish mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor, who has been found liable of sexual assault, met Donald Trump during a Saint Patrick’s Day visit on Monday during which he lashed…
Manchester United announced plans to raise season ticket prices by five percent for the 2025/26 season on Monday, defying calls from supporters groups for the cost to be frozen. There…
West Ham forward Michail Antonio says he came close to dying in a horrific car crash that shattered his leg but is “100 percent” confident he will play football again.…
Prithvi Shaw remains an enigma in Indian cricket. Once hailed as the second-coming of Sachin Tendulkar, Shaw’s career has derailed after only five Tests, six ODIs and one T20I for…
Pakistan cricket has been in doldrums for a while despite the changes that have been made in virtually every department. Be it captaincy, coaching, selection committee or even administration, the…
Pace sensation Mayank Yadav has started bowling in nets on Monday ahead of the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season as Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) await fitness…
In a candid conversation during a podcast, England cricketers Adil Rashid and Moeen Ali were asked if they would play for Pakistan in international cricket. While the host made his…
New Zealand vs Pakistan 2nd T20I Live Cricket Score Updates: After a comprehensive victory against Pakistan in the 1st T20I, New Zealand look to continue the same momentum as the…
Star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will be kickstarting a new phase of his Indian Premier League (IPL) career as he captains a whole new team, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the…
In a tournament that has fans flocking the grounds to see batters smash everything out of the park, bowlers have gradually established themselves as the cornerstone of success and the…
Afghanistan all-rounder Azamatullah Omarzai`s arrival at Punjab Kings has been delayed due to personal reasons ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League. The foreign players of Punjab Kings are arriving…
Former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq expressed concerns over the constant decline of Pakistan cricket and he feels that it is the mistake of those who are running the game in the country.…
Cristiano Ronaldo‘s Saudi side Al Nassr were on Monday drawn against last season’s runners-up Yokohama F-Marinos of Japan in the quarter-finals of the Asian Champions League. Veteran former Real Madrid…
The Barcelona game against Osasuna postponed after a club doctor died unexpectedly before kick-off on March 8 has been rescheduled for March 27, the Spanish Football Association said on Monday,…
Liverpool are just weeks away from Premier League glory barring a meltdown but there is a palpable sense of anti-climax and uncertainty over the future after a chastening week for…
Lionel Messi will miss two World Cup qualifiers after he was on Monday left out of the Argentina squad for games against Uruguay and Brazil because he reportedly suffered an…
Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy cruised to a St. Patrick’s Day victory at the Players Championship on Monday, defeating J.J. Spaun in a playoff at TPC Sawgrass in Florida. The four-time…
Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) team met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday. The meeting, attended by team owner Sanjiv…
Ahead of the IPL 2025, Ravichandran Ashwin, one of the established spinners in the game praised former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni for bringing him back to the…
Indian superstar Virat Kohli has backed newly-appointed Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar to lead the side for a long time. Kohli, who has been with RCB since IPL’s inception…
Ahead of starting their IPL 2025 campaign, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper Rishabh Pant said his endeavour is to create an environment in the side where people coming in can…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was left amused by his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon’s hilarious comment on the Champions Trophy 2025 final during their meeting on Monday. During his address,…
Former Indian cricket team skipper Sourav Ganguly urged Rohit Sharma to take more responsibility – both as skipper as well as batter – in the upcoming Test series against England.…
Chennai Super Kings will be looking to clinch their record sixth title as the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side start their campaign in IPL 2025. The focus will once again be on…
Boxing is set to be included in the programme for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) executive board approved its inclusion ahead of its 144th…
The Bangladesh cricket team will tour Pakistan for a white-ball series in May, which will include three T20Is and as many ODIs. The series will be held after the conclusion…
Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma was left fuming after the paparazzi and fans tried to click pictures of his daughter Samaira at a parking lot. In a video shared…
Ahmedabad-based Torrent Group on Monday said it has completed the acquisition of a majority 67 per cent stake in IPL franchise Gujarat Titans ahead of the start of a new…
England star Harry Brook pulled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign for the second year in a row, as he made himself unavailable ahead of the start of…