Virat Kohli cleared to play in 2nd ODI, confirms batting coach Kotak
Star batter Virat Kohli has recovered from a sore right knee and is fit to play the second ODI against England here on Sunday, confirmed batting coach Sitanshu Kotak. “Virat…
Madrid Derby Live Streaming LaLiga Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch
Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Live Streaming Madrid Derby: It’s first versus second in LaLiga as defending champions Real Madrid host local rivals Atletico Madrid at the Bernabeu on Sunday.…
Tri-Nation Series: Phillips And Santner Lead NZ To 78-Run Win Over Pakistan
Glenn Phillips cracked a maiden century and Mitchell Santner grabbed three wickets to help New Zealand overpower Pakistan by 78 runs in the opening match of a tri-nations series in…
R Ashwin Says Jadeja ‘More Gifted Than He Can Ever Be’: “Doesn’t Get…”
Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin reserved blockbuster praise for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) teammate Ravindra Jadeja, calling him “more gifted than he can ever be”. During the first ODI against…
After Sensational Entry In ODIs, Rana’s “Not Bothered” Remark For Trolls
After picking a three-wicket haul on debut, India pacer Harshit Rana said he is not bothered by outside noise around him, saying that his sole intention is to just play…
Ranji Trophy QFs: Nidheesh, Anshul, Chintan Shine On Opening Day
The opening day of the Ranji Trophy quarterfinals saw a dominant display of bowling across four matches on Saturday. Kerala pacer MD Nidheesh bagged a five-wicket haul to restrict Jammu…
Rohit Sharma Served “Habits And Routines” Warning Amid Prolonged Lean Patch
Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has urged skipper Rohit Sharma to avoid overcomplicating his batting amid a concerning dip in form. Bangar believes Rohit should refrain from overanalysing his…
England White-Ball Cricket For Quite Some Time Now Has Been Way Off: Hussain
Former captain Nasser Hussain believes for quite some time now England are way off in white-ball format from where they were under former skipper Eoin Morgan. The Three Lions arrived…
FA Cup: Kevin De Bruyne Spares Manchester City Blushes At Leyton Orient
Manchester City survived a huge scare to beat third-tier Leyton Orient 2-1 and progress to the FA Cup fifth round on Saturday. Pep Guardiola had to turn to his bench…
Madrid Derby Live: Starting XIs Out; Real Madrid Make Big Changes vs Atleti
Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid LIVE Updates: Kylian Mbappe is set to play his first derby against Atletico Madrid, with the French striker attacked named in Real Madrid’s playing XI…
Nair Continues To Knock On Selectors’ Door, Slams Unbeaten Ton For Vidarbha
Karun Nair continued his dream run with the bat, scoring an unbeaten century to help Vidarbha reach 264 for six on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal against…
2nd Test: Australia On Brink Of Sri Lanka Test Series Sweep
Australia are two wickets away from ending Sri Lanka’s second innings in the second Test Saturday, with the hosts reeling at 211-8 at stumps on day three in Galle. With…
CT 2025: Ferguson’s participation in doubt after hamstring injury in ILT20
New Zealand’s preparations for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 have hit a potential roadblock, with fast bowler Lockie Ferguson’s availability in doubt due to a hamstring injury sustained during…
`It`s a catch 22 situation for out-of-form Rohit Sharma`: Ravichandran Ashwin
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin feels it`s a “catch-22 situation” for an out-of-form Rohit Sharma, and believes it`s high time for the India skipper to silence his critics by letting…
Injured Saim Ayub ruled out of ICC Champions Trophy
Young Pakistan opener Saim Ayub has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy after being prescribed a rehabilitation period of at least 10 weeks to recover from an ankle…
Kohli Fit To Play 2nd ODI vs England? India’s Batting Coach Breaks Silence
Star batter Virat Kohli has recovered from a sore right knee and is fit to play the second ODI against England in Cuttack on Sunday, confirmed batting coach Sitanshu Kotak.…
England Blasted After Latest Debacle vs India Ahead Of CT 2025 By Ex-Captain
Former captain Nasser Hussain said for quite some time England’s white-ball game was “way off where it was” under Eoin Morgan and Trevor Bayliss, who led the side to the…
Trouble In Pakistan? PCB Chief Contradicts Rizwan Over CT 2025 Selections
Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi said that the selection committee “will review” the national squad picked for the Champions Trophy even as he defended the controversial selections of batter…
“Aise Patakhe Bajaye…”: Ex-Coach Recalls Gill’s 1st Net Session For India
Former Indian batting coach Sanjay Manjrekar recalled the first-ever net session of star opener Shubman Gill for the national senior side, reminiscing his impressive performance against throwdown specialists that left…
Konstas Aims To Become All-Format Player, Recalls Impersonating English Icons
Australia’s batting prodigy Sam Konstas has set a long-term goal of becoming an all-format player after being overlooked for two Tests against Sri Lanka in the sub-continent. Konstas, 19, is…
2nd ODI: Rohit’s Lean Run, Kohli’s Return In Focus As India Eye Series Win
The barren run of skipper Rohit Sharma and the selection conundrum that Virat Kohli’s possible return poses are the towering obstacles in India’s quest for a series win against England…
Kohli To Make Surprise Comeback As India Captain With Gambhir’s Backing?
The dust hasn’t settled yet after India’s Border Gavaskar Trophy loss against Australia. In a fresh report, a stunning claim has been made over Indian Test captaincy. Since the time…
Pakistan vs New Zealand ODI Tri Series Live: New Zealand Opt To Bat vs Pak
PAK vs NZ Live Score Updates Tri Series: Pakistan have been asked to bowl first by New Zealand in the first match of the tri-nation series, also featuring South Africa,…
SL v Aus 2nd Test: Smith, Carey make home side toil on Day Two
Commanding centuries from Steve Smith and Alex Carey gave Australia a dominating lead at stumps on day two of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Friday. Australia,…
‘I don’t merit this reward’
Vilas Godbole, the former Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) secretary, has informed the association that he will not accept the Rs 10 lakh cheque that has been reserved for him as…
Eden exam for Mumbai
If the loss to Jammu & Kashmir at home less than a fortnight ago had shaken Mumbai, they will be hoping it has stirred them as well. As another Ranji…
Buttler rues Salt run-out in loss to India
England captain Jos Buttler expressed disappointment after his team squandered two promising opportunities and fell to a four-wicket defeat against India in the first ODI on Thursday. The loss leaves…
Mumbai cricket mourns an iconic journalist
Former Mumbai captains Sameer Dighe and Amol Muzumdar greet each other during the funeral of renowned cricket writer and analyst Dwarkanath ‘Pappu’ Sanzgiri at Shivaji Park cemetary yesterday. He passed…
SA20 final: It’s MICT batting vs SEC bowling in tight battle
It will be Mumbai Indians’ aggressive batting versus the Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s accurate bowling in the Betway SA20 final at the iconic Wanderers here on Saturday. It will also be…
Everyone’s ‘high’ on Centurion grass
The Super Sport Park here was not the home ground of either outfit, Joburg Super Kings or Sunrisers Eastern Cape, yet the fans celebrated every ball of the Betway SA20…
Graeme Smith: SA20 has boosted our economy and created nearly 10,000 jobs
Cricket’s purists often hold a grudge against the shortest version of the game given its slam-bang nature is in stark contrast to the tradition, technique and temperament of the Gentleman’s…
Orange dominates Blue at Wanderers ahead of final
Clearly, the dominant colour at the Wanderers for Saturday’s Betway SA20 final between Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) and MI Cape Town (MICT) was orange. Interestingly, SEC, who have won both…
Australia on brink of Lanka series sweep
Australia are two wickets away from ending Sri Lanka’s second innings in the second Test Saturday, with the hosts reeling at 211-8 at stumps on Day Three in Galle. With…
Take off after crash
Shams Mulani and Tanush Kotian, keg cogs in Mumbai’s spin attack, summoned their batting skills to aid a fine rescue act as the defending champions got out of jail at…
PAK vs NZ Live Streaming Tri Series Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch
Pakistan vs New Zealand Live Streaming Tri Series: With the Champions Trophy looming large, Pakistan host New Zealand and South Africa in a four-match tri-nation series, starting February 8. The…
Watch: SKY’s Poor Form Continues In Ranji Trophy Too. Clean Bowled For…
After BCCI diktat, several top stars are marking their presence in premier domestic cricket Ranji Trophy. However, their success rate has not been good. The latest name in the list…
Ranji Trophy: Karun Nair smashes ton, Vidarbha reach 264 on Day 1
Karun Nair continued his dream run with the bat, scoring an unbeaten century to help Vidarbha reach 264-6 on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy quarter-final against Tamil Nadu…
Australia skipper Pat Cummins and wife welcome their second child
Australia captain Pat Cummins and his wife Becky have welcomed their second child, a baby girl named Edi. “She’s here,” Becky Cummins shared on Instagram alongside a photo of their…
"Sometimes practicing too much isn’t beneficial": Bangar on Rohit Sharma
Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has urged skipper Rohit Sharma to avoid overcomplicating his batting amid a concerning dip in form. Speaking on Star Sports, Bangar stressed that self-assessment…
Team India`s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak updates on Virat Kohli`s feature
The barren run of skipper Rohit Sharma and the selection conundrum that a fit-again Virat Kohli’s return poses are the towering obstacles in India’s quest for a series win against…
3 Indian Players Seek Blessing At Puri Jagannath Temple Ahead Of 2nd ODI
A day before the second ODI against England at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, three players of the Indian cricket team on Saturday visited Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri and sought…
Rizwan’s ‘King’ Reference Seals Sachin-Inspired Role For Babar In CT 2025
For Pakistan, Champions Trophy 2025 presents a chance to show the world that they still have to be counted among the top teams. The word ‘success’ has been missing from…
Carey Breaks All-Time Australia Record After Smashing 156 In 2nd Galle Test
Australian wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey broke legendary Adam Gilchrist’s record on Saturday, becoming the first wicketkeeper-batter from his team to touch the 150-run mark in Asian conditions. Carey achieved this accomplishment…
Pat Cummins, Wife Becky Welcome Baby Girl Edi. Share First Photo
Australian skipper Pat Cummins and wife Becky were blessed with their second child, the couple announced on Saturday. Taking to their official Instagram handle, Pat and Becky unveiled to the…
Kapil Dev’s Blunt Message To Rohit: “If Captain’s Form Is Poor, Team’ll…”
Rohit Sharma‘s last 10 innings in international cricket (across formats) read – 2, 3, 9, 10, 3, 6, 18, 11, 0, 8. Merely by looking at the scores one can…
‘Improving’ Kane Hits Brace As Bayern Munich Beat Bremen To Move Nine Clear
Harry Kane said he was still “improving” after scoring two penalties as Bayern Munich beat Werder Bremen 3-0 on Friday to go nine points clear of Bayer Leverkusen in the…
Maguire Strikes Late As Manchester United Beat Leicester City In FA Cup
Harry Maguire headed a last-gasp winner as FA Cup holders Manchester United came from behind to beat Leicester 2-1 on Friday, denying Ruud van Nistelrooy a fairytale return to Old…
“You Realise You’re…”: England Star, Signed By RCB, On Meeting Kohli
After struggling to get going in the recently-concluded five-match T20I series, young England all-rounder Jacob Bethell gave a good account of himself in the ODI-opener against India in Nagpur. The…
“India And…”: No Australia, Pak Great Throws In Wildcard For CT Semis
The Champions Trophy 2025 will be a tightly-fought tournament, with only eight sides in the whole competition and groups of four teams each. It will be the first time that…
“You Have A Problem”: Manjrekar’s Unfiltered Take on Rohit Sharma’s Form
Another shallow performance from India captain Rohit Sharma left the Indian cricket fraternity scratching its head on Thursday. Up against England in the first ODI of the 3-match series in…
“Gambhir, Agarkar Must Have ‘Tough Chat’ With Bumrah”: Ex-SA Star’s Advice
Jasprit Bumrah‘s participation in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is still not a guarantee, with India’s pace spearhead still serving his five-week rest tenure as he attempts to recover from…
Ponting surprised with Iyer not finding a permanent spot in India`s team
Australian legend Ricky Ponting is surprised with the fact that Shreyas Iyer has not secured a permanent slot in India`s whit-ball team. Shreyas Iyer was one of the important players…
Manchester United vs Leicester FA Cup: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast
Manchester United vs Leicester Live Streaming FA Cup Fourth Round: Defending champions Manchester United kick-off fourth round of FA Cup ties at home against Leicester City on Sunday (IST). This…
Rohit And Co Arrive At Hotel In Bhubaneswar Ahead of 2nd ODI vs England
Team India on Friday arrived at a hotel in Bhubaneswar ahead of the 2nd ODI against England. The Men in Blue will lock horns against England in the second match…
Ramanathan-Myneni Reach Chennai Open ATP Challenger Doubles Final
Defending champions Ramkumar Ramanathan and Saketh Myneni entered the doubles final of the Chennai Open ATP Challenger with a hard-fought win over top seeds Ray Ho and Matthew Christopher Romios…
D Gukesh Starts Moderately In Freestyle Chess Grand Slam
World Champion D Gukesh began his campaign at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour with three draws and a lone loss, signalling that he is gradually coming to terms with…
New Zealand Star Doubtful For Champions Trophy After Undergoing Scan
New Zealand’s preparations for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 have hit a potential roadblock, with fast bowler Lockie Ferguson’s availability in doubt due to a hamstring injury sustained during…
"Not bothered by outside noise, my focus is on delivering for country", Rana
Team India pacer Harshit Rana said that he is not bothered by the outside noise and his only focus is to deliver for the country. Debuting in ODIs, the speedster…
Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd Test Day 3 Live Score Updates
Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd Test Day 3 Live Updates: Steve Smith and Alex Carey will resume the Australian innings at 330 for 3 as the side will aim to…
Pakistan Opens Renovated Gaddafi Stadium Days Ahead Of Champions Trophy
Pakistan opened a renovated stadium for the Champions Trophy in Lahore on Friday, one of three to be used in its first major international cricket event in almost 30 years.…
Shreyas Iyer reveals surprise selection after late-night call from Rohit Sharma
Team India batsman Shreyas Iyer played a key role in the side`s win over England in the first ODI. Facing 36 deliveries, Iyer played a knock of 59 runs. Surprisingly,…
Ex-Star, Who Quit As India Coach, Set To Reunite With Rahul Dravid At RR
Former India cricketer Sairaj Bahutule is set to join Rajasthan Royals as a spin bowling coach ahead of this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL). Bahutule, who had a stint with…
‘Was Born A Cripple, Miracle Happened At…’: Akhtar’s Stunning Revelation
Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has made a massive revelation about his childhood. He said that he was born a cripple and was unable to walk till the age of…
Celtic Avoid Fan Ban For Bayern Munich Champions League Tie
Celtic fans will be able to attend the second leg of their Champions League play-off round tie away to Bayern Munich after being handed a UEFA reprieve. The Scottish champions…
Indian Athletes Rally Behind PM Narendra Modi’s Call To Fight Obesity
Indian athletes and fitness influencers are stepping up to support Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s clarion call to combat obesity, made at the opening ceremony of the 38th National Games 2025…
"There is no league better and bigger than IPL": SA20 ambassador Allan Donald
Cricket is a game which provides entertainment for people irrespective of age and gender. Similarly, T20 cricket is one of the formats of the game which has always been a…
Lovlina Boxes Her Way To Gold, Thapa Signs Off With Silver At National Games
Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist Lovlina Borgohain clinched the women’s 75kg gold, while six-time Asian champion Shiva Thapa signed off with a silver medal in the men’s 63.5kg category at the…
Steve Smith Equals Rahul Dravid, Joe Root In List Of Elite Test Batters
Australian batting stalwart Steve Smith registered his 36th Test century on day 2 of the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium on Friday. With this century,…
Rohit And Co Rewarded With Personalised Diamond-Studded Rings. Reason Is…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has rewarded Rohit Sharma-led T20 World Cup-winning team with personalised diamond-studded rings. Taking a leaf out of American sports leagues such…
ICC Unveils Official Song For Champions Trophy 2025
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced the release of the Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 official song, Jeeto Baazi Khel Ke, by renowned singer Atif Aslam. With 12 days…
Injured Pak Opener Saim Ayub Ruled Out Of Champions Trophy, Informs PCB
Young Pakistan opener Saim Ayub has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy after being prescribed a rehabilitation period of at least 10 weeks to recover from an ankle…
Steve Smith, Alex Carey Tons Put Australia Into Lead In 2nd Sri Lanka Test
Commanding centuries from Steve Smith and Alex Carey gave Australia a dominating lead at stumps on day two of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Friday. Australia,…
Pakistan Star, Picked For Champions Trophy, Lost 10kg Weight. Reason Is Grim
Set to make his Pakistan comeback, opener Fakhar Zaman has revealed the reason behind his recent absence from the national set up. Fakhar, who last played for Pakistan during the…
Rohit, Gambhir Slammed For Lack Of Faith In Star: “Should Have Allowed…”
Former India batter Aakash Chopra has questioned the team management over their utilisation of star wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul in the first ODI against England on Thursday. Despite being preferred over…
Viral Video: Was This The Moment Rohit, Gambhir Decided To Not Pick Kohli?
Star India batter Virat Kohli missed the ODI series-opener against England on Thursday, owing to a knee injury. Ahead of toss, Kohli was seen warming up at the Vidarbha Cricket…
Rohit Sharma reveals the motive for promoting Axar Patel up the order
Team India skipper Rohit Sharma stated that the motive behind promoting Axar Patel at number five in the first ODI was to maintain the left-right hand combination and to utilize…
"Disappointed not to win the game", says Jos Buttler
The series against Team India is turning out to be a story of missed chances for England`s Jos Buttler and his side as they yet again fell short of dominating…
Watch: Virat Kohli, Kevin Pietersen’s Animated Chat Leaves Fans Wondering
In a rare development, India batter Virat Kohli missed the first ODI against England on Thursday due to a knee injury. Kohli was seen training with a strapped knee ahead…
Yuvraj’s Old “Need Better Thinking” Post Viral As Iyer Slams Fiery Fifty
India’s middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer proved once again why he is the perfect solution to India’s No. 4 struggles in ODI cricket. The batter, who dramatically earned a call-up to…
On Rohit Outburst Over Poor Form Query, Ashwin’s Sharp Verdict: “Will Ask…”
Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has shared his views on captain Rohit Sharma‘s recent outburst over a question on his concerning form ahead of the Champions Trophy. Ahead of the…
Ahead Of WPL 2025, RCB Skipper Smriti Mandhana Reveals New Plans
Ahead of the start of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 season, defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Smriti Mandhana said her team will focus on doing the basics right…
WFI Returns To Old Office After Failure To Find New Premises
The office of the suspended Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has returned to the house of former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh at 21, Ashoka Road, Janpath after the…
‘Valentine’s Day 14th Ko Hai’: Raina’s Remark Leaves Gill Blushing On-Air
In the absence of star batter Virat Kohli, vice-captain Shubman Gill led India to four-wicket win over England in the 1st ODI in Nagpur on Thursday. Chasing just 249 for…
Hardik Reveals Strategy Which Propelled India To T20 World Cup 2024 Title
Hardik Pandya took a trip down memory lane to his match-winning spell against South Africa in the 2024 final in Barbados that played a decisive role in India ending their…
“Sharma Kyu Raha Hai?”: Axar Patel’s Hilarious Banter With Yashasvi Jaiswal
Axar Patel and India fielding coach T Dilip lavished praise on Yashasvi Jaiswal for his moment of brilliance in the field in his ODI debut for the Men in Blue…
“I Actually Felt…”: Team India’s Treatment Of Shreyas Surprises Ponting
Australian legend Ricky Ponting finds it incredulous that Shreyas Iyer has not been given a permanent slot in India’s white-ball side, given his magnificent form and the ability to dominate…
Vice-Captain Shubman Gill Gives Important Update On Kohli’s Knee Injury
India vice-captain Shubman Gill has allayed fears around Virat Kohli’s fitness, saying the batting stalwart is fine and should be fit for the second One-Day International against England in Cuttack…
Watch: Atif Aslam Fuels Champions Trophy Hype, Sings Official Anthem
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the release of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 official song, Jeeto Baazi Khel Ke, by renowned singer Atif Aslam. With 12 days…
Debutant Pacer Harshit Rana “Ready” To Bowl In Death Overs In ODIs As Well
Young India seamer Harshit Rana is “ready” to take the responsibility of bowling in the death overs after enjoying success in his ODI debut against England. Harshit was expensive yet…
Mumbai Firm Favourites Against Haryana In Ranji Trophy Quarterfinals
Title contenders and defending champions Mumbai will have both form and pedigree on their side when they take on a spirited Haryana outfit that is seeking to prove a point…
“This Is A Team Game”: Gavaskar Slams Rahul’s Approach During 1st Eng ODI
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar lashed out at batter KL Rahul for his batting approach during India’s first ODI against England in Nagpur on Thursday. Rahul came in to bat…
“Soon There Will Be…”: Pietersen Gives Brutal Kohli-Rohit Reality Check
Former England captain Kevin Pieteresen spoke highly of India star duo, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, amid growing debate over their future in the team. Ever since Kohli and Rohit…
FIFA Suspends Pakistan Football Federation
The International Football Federation (FIFA) has suspended the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) after it failed to make amendments to its constitution which the world body deemed necessary for smooth and…
It’s Sunrisers v MI Cape Town in SA20 final!
It’s going to be the two-time defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape up against MI Cape Town in the final of the Betway SA20 at the Wanderers on Saturday, after SRH…
MSSA U-16 girls cricket from February 10 to 13
The late Manoramaben Apte Girls’ U-16 cricket tournament organised by the Mumbai Schools Sports Association (MSSA) will be held from February 10 to 13. Also Read: Campion are U-10 champs…
‘Not Focussed…’: Gill Opens Up On Missing Century vs England In 1st ODI
After steering India to a four-wicket win over England in the ODI series opener with a calm 87, top-order batter Shubman Gill said he was not focused on getting his…
Aus v SL: Starc, spinners star on Day 1 of 2nd Test
Australia were firmly in the driving seat despite a spirited Sri Lankan fightback to reach 229-9 at stumps on day one of the second Test in Galle on Thursday. Also…
The 100: SRH acquire Northern Superchargers
Sunrisers Hyderabad have acquired the Northern Superchargers, becoming the third IPL franchise to own a team in The Hundred. Also Read: Creative cricket writer ‘Pappu’ Sanzgiri’s dogged innings comes to…
Creative cricket writer ‘Pappu’ Sanzgiri’s dogged innings comes to an end
The passing away of freelance cricket writer Dwarkanath ‘Pappu’ Sanzgiri (1950-2025) not only meant that he ended his battle with cancer on Thursday in a determined and dogged fashion. It…
"Surya, Shivam’s mere participation in this quarter-final game is not required"
Mumbai chief selector Sanjay Patil wants India players Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube to emulate star cricketers Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, Dilip Vengsarkar, Ravi Shastri and Sanjay Manjrekar and help…