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Mainz climbed into third place in the Bundesliga with a 3-1 win at Borussia Moenchengladbach on Friday. The result takes Bo Henriksen’s charges to 44 points, provisionally two ahead of…
The critical sentiment over India’s ‘unfair advantage’ controversy in the ICC Champions Trophy continues to grow, with several former cricketers and even current stars highlighting how the hybrid model for…
Pakistan legend Waqar Younis has come out with a fiery response on social media after ex-cricketer Mohammad Hafeez questioned the legacy of the 1990s and early 2000s stars. An awkward…
The pitch for the ICC Champions Trophy final between India and Pakistan has reportedly been selected. With the title-decider in Dubai just two days away, the authorities have finalised the…
England’s white-ball cricket is at a crossroads following Jos Buttler’s resignation as captain after a dismal Champions Trophy campaign. With managing director Rob Key determined to find the “best person”…
India and New Zealand face off in the final of the Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday to decide the winner of the eight-nation ODI tournament. Mid-Day looks at five…
India play New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final in Dubai on Sunday in what could be a last hurrah for veteran stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. The 36-year-old…
Skipper Meg Lanning’s impactful 92 went in vain as Gujarat Giants defeated table-toppers Delhi Capitals by five wickets to register a hat-trick of wins and book their place in the…
Cadillac have received final approval to become the 11th team in Formula One from the 2026 season, motorsport’s governing body the FIA and F1 announced on Friday. The US team,…
Indian batters on Friday extensively honed their skill against left-arm and off-spin variations ahead of facing New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner and Michael Bracewell in the Champions Trophy final on Sunday.…
Former Indian pacer Venkatesh Prasad questioned Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and their lack of investment in local talent over the years, asking they are building a brand or truly focussed…
Riding on his superb performance in the ODI series against England last month, ace India top-order batter Shubman Gill has been nominated along with Australia’s Steve Smith and New Zealand’s…
KL Rahul’s demotion to No. 6 has been discussed threadbare but India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said the wicketkeeper-batter has accepted the new role wholeheartedly, which has given the batting…
KL Rahul has been one of Team India’s unsung hero during its journey to the Champions Trophy 2025 final. Rahul scored a vital 42 in India’s semi-final run chase against…
Former Indian tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi said that India must host the Olympics and also talked about the challenges non-cricket sports face in India. Bhupathi was speaking at the at…
Just two days remain before the ICC Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand begins in Dubai. While the Indian team arrives into the title-decider with zero defeats to…
BCCI vice-president and Congress Rajya Sabha MP Rajeev Shukla will represent India on the Board of Directors at the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) while former treasurer and BJP heavyweight Ashish…
Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali has come down heavily on the “terrible rules” favouring batters and leading to the “death” of the 50-over format with an increasing number of players…
India and Punjab Kings spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has uploaded a funny video on social media in which he could be seen teaching superlatives, having donned the jersey of his new…
India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav wished Men in Blue luck ahead of their ICC Champions Trophy final against New Zealand and also lauded skipper Rohit Sharma`s fitness and contributions as…
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner lauded Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra for their outstanding performances in the second semi-final against South Africa in Lahore. Their brilliant centuries, Williamson`s 102 off…
All India Muslim Jamaat President, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi criticised India’s marquee pace bowler Mohammed Shami for not observing ‘Roza’ during Ramzan. Shami was spotted consuming an energy drink during…
Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurated the 6th Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Para Games at Thyagaraj Stadium in New Delhi on Friday. Thefour-day sporting…
The Indian cricket team team is facing a lot of criticism for the fact it is playing all its Champions Trophy 2025 matches in Dubai. The Rohit Sharma-led side decided…
Legendary Sunil Gavaskar believes Rohit Sharma should not be content with scoring just 25-30 runs and must focus on building longer innings, as his presence at the crease can have…
India have made their way through to the Champions Trophy 2025 final in style. The Rohit Sharma-led side have won all four of their games in the tournament, and almost…
The absence of Pakistan stalwart Babar Azam from the nation’s T20I series against New Zealand rose a few eyebrows. Even Pakistan’s white-ball skipper Mohammad Rizwan wasn’t picked for the assignment,…
With Varun Chakravarthy proving to be a vital cog in India’s successful run in the ongoing Champions Trophy, former opener Murali Vijay said on Friday that the mystery spinner is…
Former South Africa and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter AB de Villiers feels that winning the coveted Indian Premier League (IPL) title with Bengaluru-based would be the perfect finishing touch…
The Pakistan cricket team’s downfall in recent years is a topic that continues to invite theories and reasoning from all corners of the globe. The Mohammad Rizwan-led side failed to…
Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur was on Friday fined 10 per cent of her match fee for showing dissent at umpire’s decision during her team’s match against UP Warriorz at…
The showdown between Indian spinners and Kane Williamson will be intense on a gripping DICS pitch, but beyond the personal realm, it also has the potential to decide the outcome…
England Test captain Ben Stokes is in contention to become the country’s next limited-overs skipper, replacing Jos Buttler, as ECB director Rob Key feels it would be “stupid” not to…
New Zealand are “hopeful” pace bowler Matt Henry will recover from a shoulder injury in time for their Champions Trophy final against India on Sunday, coach Gary Stead said. Henry…
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team owner and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan revealed that he never thought Gautam Gambhir ever left them before his return to the franchise as mentor…
New Zealand coach Gary Stead conceded that Varun Chakravarthy will be a “big threat” in the Champions Trophy final, and the Kiwis will put on their “thinking caps” to work…
Pakistan cricket team spinner Abrar Ahmed found himself in the headlines after he gave a fiery send-off to Shubman Gill during the Champions Trophy 2025 match against India. Following Pakistan’s…
India are attempting to break a 37-year-old curse as they take on New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025 final in Dubai on Sunday, March 9. Team India enter the…
Mumbai Indians secured a dominant six-wicket victory over UP Warriorz in the 16th match of the Women`s Premier League (WPL) 2025, courtesy of stellar performances from Amelia Kerr and Hayley…
With two consecutive wins firming up their bid for a spot in the Women’s Premier League Playoffs, Gujarat Giants will look to carry forward the momentum in their top-of-the-table clash…
Frustrated with the scheduling of Champions Trophy’s second semi-final after to-and-fro flights between Pakistan and Dubai in a span of just 12 hours, South African batter David Miller is now…
Former New Zealand pacer Tim Southee has supported India pacer Mohammed Shami’s call to revoke the saliva ban on the ball in international cricket to assist bowlers in getting reverse…
Both Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar would be proud of Rachin Ravindra for the way he’s shaping his career. Named by his father after the combination of the duo’s first…
South Africa’s semi-final elimination by New Zealand in Lahore on Wednesday leaves India as the only unbeaten team of the Champions Trophy, heading into Sunday’s final here. Bittersweet 16 months…
The Champions Trophy 2025 final is upon us, as India take on New Zealand. India will be eyeing a record third title, while New Zealand will be going for their…
The result of the Champions Trophy 2025 can decide the future plans regarding the ODI World Cup 2027 and the next World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, according to a report…
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are locked in a Champions League battle but must first turn their attention to two other derby clashes in La Liga this weekend before they…
Liverpool are near certainties to win the Premier League title but behind them the battle for Champions League places is intensifying. Just six points separate faltering Nottingham Forest in third…
Badaruddin Siddiqui, the childhood coach of Indian pacer Mohammed Shami, defended the star bowler amid controversial remarks by All India Muslim Jamaat President, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi for not observing…
Paris Saint-Germain will hope to boost morale when they go to Rennes in Ligue 1 this weekend before attempting to overturn a 1-0 deficit in the second leg of their…
With more than two thirds of the season played, in-form Bayern Munich are eight points clear atop the table and have their sights set on winning back the Bundesliga title.…
Inter Miami rested Lionel Messi again and had to grind out a 2-0 win over Jamaica’s Cavalier in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup round-of-16 tie on Thursday.…
Chelsea took one step into the quarter-finals of the UEFA Conference League with a 2-1 win at Copenhagen on Thursday in the first leg of their last 16 tie, while…
India enters the Champions Trophy 2025 Final in Dubai on Sunday in excellent form, having secured four wins in the tournament, as per the official website of ICC. India’s tournament…
India have won all of their matches in their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign till now. They emerged unbeaten in the group stage and completely outplayed Australia in the semifinal. However,…
Former captain Rashid Latif has launched a scathing attack on Pakistan legends, who represented the team in the 90s. This comes days after Latif, in a separate discussion, urged the…
Novak Djokovic, with old rival Andy Murray in his coaching corner, is optimistic he can put together a deep run at the Indian Wells ATP Masters to kick start a…
Former cricketer Aakash Chopra has weighed in on Congress leader Shama Mohamed’s remarks on India captain Rohit Sharma. Ahead of India’s Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia, Shama, in a post…
Manchester United drew 1-1 away to Real Sociedad in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie on Thursday, while Tottenham suffered a 1-0 loss at Dutch side AZ…
New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner on Thursday acknowledged India’s familiarity with the slow pitch here at the DICS, but said his side is ready for a “scrap” in the Champions…
Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar advised Rohit Sharma to bat for longer periods of time instead of just concentrating on providing the team with a quick start. Following India’s win…
Former South Africa cricketer AB de Villiers hailed Team India stalwart Virat Kohli for stepping out of his comfort zone during the last season of the IPL. The South African…
England’s white-ball cricket is at a crossroads following Jos Buttler’s resignation as captain after a dismal Champions Trophy campaign. With managing director Rob Key determined to find the “best person”…
A packed BCA Stadium in Vadodara was treated to a vintage Sachin Tendulkar masterclass as the batting great turned back the clock with a remarkable display during a high-scoring International…
India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav wished Men in Blue luck ahead of their ICC Champions Trophy final against New Zealand and also lauded skipper Rohit Sharma’s fitness and contributions as…
Hayley Matthews smashed a 46-ball 68, while Amelia Kerr registered her best figures of 5/38 as Mumbai Indians progressed to a six-wicket win over UP Warriorz in the Women’s Premier…
Australia’s Paul Reiffel and England’s Richard Illingworth will be the on-field umpires, while Sri Lanka’s Ranjan Madugalle will be the match referee for the Champions Trophy final between India and…
New Zealand`s premier batsman Kane Williamson feels that Team India has a real clarity on how they are going to execute their plans ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025 final.…
Indian football icon Sunil Chhetri has decided to come out of his international retirement to help the national team in the FIFA friendly assignment scheduled this month, the sport’s apex…
Congress leader Shama Mohamed, who had criticised India captain Rohit Sharma for his fitness, has backed pacer Mohammed Shami after the latter decided not to keep ‘Roza’ (fast) during the…
India is set to take on Switzerland in a Davis Cup World Group I tie, following the draw conducted by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) in London on Thursday. The…
Sri Lanka will host a women’s ODI tri-series involving India and South Africa from April 27 to May 11, the country’s cricket board said on Thursday. The tri-series will be…
India’s Olympics wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat has announced that she is expecting the birth of her first child, with husband Somvir Rathee. Vinesh, 30, conveyed the news via her official Instagram…
India entered the Champions Trophy 2025 final after a sweet victory over Australia in the semi-final. The side chased down a target of 265 – the highest against Australia in…
In the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final match against Australia, Team India star pacer Mohammed Shami was seen consuming an energy drink. Following his national duty, some of the Muslim groups…
Former fast-bowler Stuart Broad reacted to ex-opener Alastair Cook’s comments on England’s preparation for international matches, says that his experience of training under Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes was always…
UP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians LIVE Updates, WPL 2025: Mumbai Indians women won the toss and chose to bowl against UP Warriorz. Mumbai Indians take on UP Warriorz in a…
Pakistan cricket team batter Babar Azam was dropped for the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand following a disastrous Champions Trophy 2025 campaign. The batter was unable to score big…
Virgil van Dijk believes Liverpool’s Champions League suffering at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain is not yet over despite surviving an onslaught to win the first leg of their last…
Right-arm seamer Mohammed Shami’s cousin, Mumtaz, came out in support of his brother and said that he is playing for the country and called the people “shameful” who are blaming…
Pakistan’s former red-ball head coach, Jason Gillespie has said that interim head coach, Aaqib Javed and the national selectors should take the responsibility for the team’s poor performance in the…
Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim announced his retirement from ODI cricket with immediate effect. Mushfiqur Rahim was part of Bangladesh`s team that exited the Champions Trophy 2025. He took to his…
John Cena turned heel after being the ‘Hero’ of WWE for 20 years and ‘surrendered’ his soul to The Rock. In a bid to become a 17-time World Champion, Cena…
New Zealand opening batsman Rachin Ravindra feels adapting to the conditions of the Dubai`s pitch against Team India will be the key in the Champions Trophy 2025 finals. Except for…
Former India captain Kapil Dev has hailed star batter Virat Kohli for his ‘unmatched’ temperament after he scored a match-winning knock against Australia in the semi-final of the Champions Trophy.…
Frustrated with the scheduling of Champions Trophy’s second semifinal after to-and-fro flights between Pakistan and Dubai in a span of just 12 hours, South African batter David Miller is now…
Former England captain Alastair Cook raised questions over the preparation and training standards of Three Lions under current head coach Brendon McCullum across all formats, saying that he is “not…
Former New Zealand pacer Tim Southee has supported India pacer Mohammed Shami’s call to revoke the saliva ban on the ball in international cricket to assist bowlers in getting reverse…
India captain Rohit Sharma was seen imitating all-rounder Hardik Pandya‘s viral six during the team’s win over Australia in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final on Tuesday. Hardik hit three monstrous…
Indian cricketer Rahul Tripathi has revealed how some advice from his former captain MS Dhoni ahead of his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut helped him back in 2017. Tripathi revealed…
Pyla Avinash, the all-rounder from Andhra Pradesh, recalled how he used to get inspired by watching Ricky Ponting’s batting videos on YouTube, especially his trademark pull shot, as he gets…
Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer is set for a stint on the sidelines after tearing his calf muscle during a celebration in Wednesday’s 3-0 Champions League win over Bayer Leverkusen.…
Head coach Gautam Gambhir didn’t mince his words while reacting to the criticism he has faced over the selection of certain players and the batting order lineup after India breezed…
Lyon’s American owner John Textor has given his full support to Paulo Fonseca despite the manager’s nine-month ban for confronting a referee, assuring the Portuguese “you are the right man…
Former Indian cricket team batter Navjot Singh Sidhu was all praise for star batter Virat Kohli and he called his performances “a tight slap” for people who doubted him. Following…
India entered the final of Champions Trophy 2025 after registering a comfortable four-wicket victory against Australia in the first semi-final match on Tuesday in Dubai. Opting to bat first, Australia…
South Africa’s Wiaan Mulder on Thursday replaced Brydon Carse in Sunrisers Hyderabad squad for the upcoming Indian Premier League after the English allrounder sustained a toe injury. The 27-year-old Proteas…
Two-time winner on the DP World Tour, Shubhankar Sharma and last year’s runner-up Veer Ahlawat will lead a strong Indian field in the 2005 edition of the Indian Open golf…
Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad recalled the moment when MS Dhoni revealed he will no longer be leading the side and handed over his responsibilities to the opening batter.…
Former England cricket team star David Lloyd became the latest expert to take shots at the International Cricket Council (ICC) over the scheduling of Champions Trophy 2025. India have played…