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Australia’s bid to win the Champions Trophy was a dealt a major setback Wednesday with their formidable pace attack of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood all ruled out.…
India`s pace bowler spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy due to a lower back injury. The Men’s Selection Committee has named allrounder Harshit…
India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy due to a lower back injury, the BCCI said on Tuesday, putting to rest all…
The 2025 edition of the International League T20 (ILT20) culminated on Sunday with Dubai Capitals clinching the title. In the summit clash, Dubai registered a thrilling four-wicket win over Desert…
Gujarat Titans (GT) is set to have an ownership shake-up, with Ahmedabad-based pharmaceuticals company Torrent about to buy a majority stake in the franchise. Private equity firm CVC Capital Partners…
Towards the end of the second ODI between India and England in Cuttack, the broadcaster`s camera briefly panned to Rishabh Pant sitting in the dug-out, wearing the sleeveless green fluorescent…
Out-of-favour India batter Ajinkya Rahane on Tuesday reaffirmed his love for Test cricket and said his hunger to make a comeback to the national team remains intact. The 36-year-old last…
It was a different ball game for singer Ed Sheeran. Literally! It seems Bengaluru kept the singer-songwriter really busy, with a new video showing him playing cricket with IPL team…
Manchester City vs Real Madrid LIVE Streaming, UEFA Champions League: For the fourth year in a row, Real Madrid will be taking on Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League,…
All-rounder Dasun Shanaka landed in trouble after Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) decided to initiate an inquiry against him for allegedly faking concussion to skip a domestic match to play for…
Former captain Rashid Latif urged the Pakistan Cricket Board to overhaul the team’s pace attack, looking beyond frontline pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah, as he felt they were…
Virat Kohli may have been struggling to find himself among the runs, but according to former West Indies cricketer, Chris Gayle, he still remains the best player in the world.…
Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of India’s squad for the Champions Trophy 2025, BCCI confirmed late on Tuesday night. After a long wait over his fitness status, post suffering…
Prolific Saurashtra batter Sheldon Jackson on Tuesday retired from professional cricket after a career spanning 15 years, his last outing ending in a defeat to Gujarat in the Ranji Trophy…
Pakistan have decided to stick with their already chosen Champions Trophy squad after the selectors reviewed it following widespread criticism about the inclusion of certain players. The Pakistan Cricket Board…
Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy 2025, a BCCI released confirmed on Tuesday night. The BCCI said that the bowler failed to recover from a lower…
For a nation where cricket is considered a religion by many, tennis ball cricket sets the foundation for all of them. Every street sees young, talented cricketers dreaming of featuring…
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have reportedly been beaten to the acquisition of a team in England’s The Hundred franchise league by Chelsea Football Club co-owner Todd Boehly. Real estate firm…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, two of the biggest players in Indian cricket right now, are at the proverbial crossroads of their career. Their class is unquestionable but their current…
Batter Kane Williamson`s fiery century powered New Zealand to clinch a six-wicket win over South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Monday in the ongoing ODI Tri-Series 2025.…
Pakistan Cricket Board, who are the hosts of the Champions Trophy 2025, was at the receiving end of some unfiltered bashing after New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra was injured while fielding…
Former England fast bowler Steve Harmison has drawn a striking parallel between India’s ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah and football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, emphasising the irreplaceable nature of the fast bowler.…
With less than 10 days to go till the start of the Champions Trophy 2025, hosts Pakistan have a few selection headaches to solve. One, in particular, is the slot…
Shillong’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium will host the Indian senior men’s national team’s two matches that they will play during the FIFA international window in March, the All India Football Federation…
Skipper Ajinkya Rahane conjured a typically gritty hundred and pacer Royston Dias supported his effort with a five-wicket haul as defending champions Mumbai completed a fine escape act, scripting a…
Virat Kohli may have been going through a poor run of form but the senior Indian batter remains the “best player in the world,” feels former West Indian swashbuckler Chris…
West Indies legend Chris Gayle has backed “world-class” batter India skipper Rohit Sharma to score big runs for his side in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 to be held later…
Riding on seamer Nachiket Bhute’s three-wicket haul and Yash Rathod’s neatly-crafted century, Vidarbha made a grand entry into the Ranji Trophy semifinal, defeating Tamil Nadu by 198 runs on day…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will decide the feature of Team India lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah in the Champions Trophy 2025 on February 11, according to…
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi believes the government’s recent decision to stop cash rewards for attaining GM and International Master titles is “not ideal” for the parents of chess players as…
Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has cast doubt on Yashasvi Jaiswal’s inclusion in India’s final 15-man squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy, suggesting that the young opener may no longer…
New Zealand`s star batsman Martin Guptill opened up on his days when he used to open the innings alongside Team India captain Rohit Sharma in the Indian Premier League (IPL),…
During Monday Night Raw’s premiere on 10th Feb,2025, Royal Rumble winner Jey USO revealed his opponent at the Wrestlemania 41. Jey USO shocked the WWE world when he defeated John…
NFL star George Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers is a huge WWE fan and has appeared in many events, helping his favourites to conquer the ring. He appeared at…
Results might be going India’s way in ODI cricket but experts aren’t entirely onboard with the system head coach Gautam Gambhir has put in place in the team. Barring the…
The Indian cricket team is currently in Ahmedabad for the third India vs England ODI on Wednesday. In the second ODI in Cuttack, Odisha, India registered a fine win over…
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has named veteran coach Sarwar Imran as the new head coach of the national women’s team, replacing Hashan Tillakaratne, who vacated the position recently. BCB…
Pacers Priyajit Jadeja and Arzan Nagwaswalla shared seven wickets among them as Gujarat pummelled Saurashtra by an innings and 98 runs to enter the Ranji Trophy semifinals in Rajkot on…
Delhi Capitals’ skipper Meg Lanning on Tuesday hoped explosive India opener Shafali Varma will carry her recent rich vein of form in domestic cricket into the third season of the…
Surrey County Cricket Club (SCCC) has confirmed its deal with Reliance but said it will continue to retain majority stake of 51 percent in the Oval Invincibles. Reliance Industries Limited…
West Indies’ Jomel Warrican has been awarded as the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for January 2025. Warrican won the accolade on the back of a splendid run in…
Legendary spinner Muttiah Muralitharan has picked last edition finalists, India and Pakistan favourites for the forthcoming ICC Champions Trophy. The fever of the Champions Trophy is slowly gripping fans as…
For a nation where cricket is followed like a religion by millions, tennis-ball cricket sets the foundation for many. Every street sees young aspiring cricketers weave their dreams with a…
Former captain Graeme Smith is optimistic that South African will end its prolonged wait for an ICC trophy this year, long before they host the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup…
After playing a critical role in Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) title winning campaign in the IPL 2024, Vaibhav Arora is excited to be back in the Purple and Gold for…
Indian chess Grandmaster R Vaishali has set her sights on two key objectives this year — to deliver a series of consistent performances and secure a coveted spot in the…
Former IPL champions Gujarat Titans are set to have new owners as Indian business conglomerate, the Torrent Group, is in line to acquire a majority stake in the franchise. The…
One of the most promising young Indian cricketers in T20 cricket, Riyan Parag has had a love-hate relationship with social media. Sometimes, it’s his performances, and on other occasions, it’s…
A big knock from Virat Kohli’s currently silent bat along with a series clean-sweep over England will be on Team India’s wish-list when the two teams square off in the…
The injury to New Zealand cricketer Rachin Ravindra during an ODI match against Pakistan at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium became a huge talking point ahead of the start of the Champions…
Financial scams are becoming more and more common in today’s times. Stories of even the most high-profile personalities becoming victims of financial scams online have become common. Former India cricketer…
India captain Rohit Sharma was understandably in a jubilant mood after hitting his 32nd ODI ton, in the second match of the series against England in Cuttack. With the triple-digit…
India’s most accomplished player Pankaj Advani secured his 36th overall national title and 10th men’s snooker crown at the Yashwant Club, in a commanding display of skill and determination. The…
As the Champions Trophy 2025 draws closer, most of India’s playing XI and combinations seem to be falling into place. A dominant 2-0 ODI series lead over England has already…
The league stage of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 concluded with Australia securing a historic series victory in the subcontinent, defeating Sri Lanka by nine wickets. With this…
New Zealand’s former white-ball maestro Martin Guptill recalled his days of opening the batting alongside current Indian skipper Rohit Sharma following his stunning unbeaten 160* off just 49 balls in…
Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo has reached an agreement with Al Nassr to extend his contract by another year until June 2026, an official with the Saudi club told AFP…
Bayern Munich face Celtic in Glasgow in the first leg of their Champions League playoff on Wednesday knowing midfielder Jamal Musiala has added another string to his impressive bow —…
Goodison Park, home of Everton since 1892, plays host to the Merseyside derby for the final time on Wednesday as the Toffees aim to derail Liverpool’s Premier League title charge.…
Team India might be 2-0 up in the 3-match ODI series against England but the manner in which the batting order is shaping up, hasn’t gone down well with everyone.…
Spain’s former football federation chief Luis Rubiales gives his highly anticipated version of events on Tuesday in the trial over his forced kiss on Jenni Hermoso that sparked global outrage.…
Inter Milan closed to within a point of Serie A leaders Napoli on Monday after beating Fiorentina 2-1 and gaining revenge for last week’s thumping in Florence. Marko Arnautovic replaced…
Plymouth will travel to Manchester City in the FA Cup fifth round as the Championship strugglers landed a dream draw to follow their stunning win against Liverpool. The Pilgrims shocked…
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti believes the winner of his side’s Champions League play-off clash with Manchester City will be among the favourites to lift the trophy. Real and City…
In the rarest of the rare incidents on the cricket field, a coach had to come on as a substitute fielder for his side. The bizarre development took place as…
Jasprit Bumrah‘s availability for the Champions Trophy 2025 is likely to be decided on Tuesday, which also happens to be the deadline for submission of the final squads to the…
India ticked quite a few boxes in the second ODI against England in Cuttack on Sunday. The most important of them all was skipper Rohit Sharma ending his ODI century…
Former cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar weighed in on about India captain Rohit Sharma’s proficiency in performing constantly as he did in 2019.After months of scrutiny and questions about his future, Rohit…
Babar Azam needs to fire if Pakistan are to do well in Champions Trophy 2025. After failures in recent World Cups (both ODIs and T20Is), the Champions Trophy 2025 at…
Team India went 12 years without losing a Test match on home soil, until the streak was brutally ended by New Zealand in October 2024. In recent months, India have…
Former Team India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar expressed his views on Rohit Sharma`s skill to perform constantly as he did in 2019. After months of raising questions about his future in…
The ACG Jr. NBA program, a nationwide 3v3 tournament for the top U-14 players across India and the largest school-based basketball program in the country, drew to a successful close…
Ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025, former Team India cricketer Harbhajan Singh backed stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to showcase match-winning skills in the marquee event. He stated that…
Joe Root eclipsed his former compatriot and captain Eoin Morgan for the most fifty-plus scores for England in men’s ODIs. During the second ODI between India and England, Root anchored…
India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has recently completed his five-week off-loading and has started his rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy even as he races against time to get match-fit…
If a player of Rohit Sharma’s calibre could face pressure at times, the others should be a bit “easier” on themselves, said England skipper Jos Buttler as he hailed the…
Ahead of the third ODI between India and England at the Narendra Modi Stadium, the International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah announced the awareness initiative “Donate Organs, Save Lives”.…
India will need both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to be in form in order to win the Champions Trophy, said Sri Lanka spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan here on Monday,…
Despite being out of India’s current scheme of things, seam-bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur remains optimistic about his chances, asserting that he is “always in contention” following yet another stellar performance…
Paul Reiffel and Richard Illingworth have been appointed as on-field umpires for the highly-anticipated India-Pakistan clash in the 2025 Champions Trophy, the International Cricket Council (ICC) informed on Monday. For…
Former cricketer Ricky Ponting on Monday opened up on star Pakistan batter Saim Ayub’s absence from the Champions Trophy 2025 squad and said that the 22-year-old’s place will be a…
New Zealand is gearing up for the Champions Trophy in the best way possible. After defeating hosts Pakistan in the first match of the ongoing Tri-series, the Mitchell Santner-led side…
Ahead of the third ODI against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, the Indian team players including former captain Virat Kohli urged people to join the…
Vidarbha pacer Aditya Thakare picked up his sixth five-wicket haul in first-class cricket, while left-handed batter Yash Rathod struck a half-century in the second innings as last year’s runners-up Vidarbha…
The 3-match ODI series between India and England continues to act as a preparatory series for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, with the hosts trying different combinations in the middle.…
India captain Rohit Sharma was back in his elements as he slammed a stroke-filled 119 off just 90 balls to help his team chase down a 305-run target in 44.3…
Former Team India cricketer Ravi Shastri feels that Pakistan could be a dangerous side ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025 as they will have a strong pace attack and the…
India captain Rohit Sharma played a scintillating knock of 119 off just 90 balls, guiding India to a superb victory over England in the second ODI against England in Cuttack.…
After scoring his 32nd ODI century, Team India skipper Rohit Sharma said that it was just another day in office for him. But the veteran stated that the process of…
Virat Kohli stunned expression after he was adjudged caught behind via DRS in the second India vs England ODI would be etched for a long time in Indian fans’ memories.…
South African opener Matthew Breetzke etched his name into the record books by becoming the first batter to score 150 runs on ODI debut in second match of the ongoing…
Cricket, unlike football, has had several rule changes in recent. From two bouncer rule to DRS to non-striker’s run out, cricket has not been averse to change in rule. One…
The Germany Women’s Hockey Team arrived at Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar, on Monday ahead of their FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 fixtures in India. Led by Co-Captains Linnea Wiedemann…
Australia coach Andrew McDonald remains optimistic about Cooper Connolly’s Test future despite a subdued debut, insisting the young batting all-rounder has plenty of time to cement his place in the…
Former India men’s cricketer Aakash Chopra believes the Delhi Capitals’ are one of the favourites to win WPL 2025, saying that despite the trophy eluding them twice, their consistency in…
Former Indian cricketer Mohammed Azharuddin expressed happiness at skipper Rohit Sharma’s roaring return to form during the second ODI against England, saying that if he keeps performing well, there is…
World champion D Gukesh will have his task cut out as he looks to stage a comeback against Fabiano Caruana of the USA in the Freestyle Grand Slam chess tournament…
India skipper Rohit Sharma faced intense scrutiny over his form in the past six months, but quashed all of it in swashbuckling fashion by hitting 119 off 90 balls, his…
With the series already secured, India face a crucial decision ahead of the third and final ODI against England in Ahmedabad. While many expect the team management to experiment with…
Since the start of the ODI series between India and England, Virat Kohli has had quite a few boundary-rope talks with Kevin Pietersen. As the duo was spotted engaging in…