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Rohit Sharma‘s return to Ranji Trophy met absolute disappointment as the India Test skipper aggregated just 31 runs in two innings against Jammu & Kashmir. Rohit showed his attacking approach…
Up 2-0 in the 5-match series, the Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian team could go on to make one or two changes in the third T20I against England on Tuesday. India had…
New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr made history on Tuesday by becoming the first Kiwi recipient of the prestigious Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, earning the title of ICC Women’s Cricketer of…
Star India batter Virat Kohli began training with the Delhi team here on Tuesday ahead of his eagerly-awaited Ranji Trophy comeback after a 12-year gap. The 36-year-old Kohli will be…
The talismanic Indian batter Virat Kohli is all set to make a return to Ranji Trophy, for the first time in over 12 years, this Thursday. Kohli, who last featured…
Hardik Pandya‘s commitment to domestic cricket and changes in BCCI’s selection committee would determine whether he can become a long-term option for India’s white-ball captaincy, feels cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar. Pandya…
Aston Villa have one last chance to seal automatic qualification for the Champions League last 16 when they face Celtic in a crucial ‘Battle of Britain’ clash on Wednesday. Heading…
Manchester City have reached do-or-die territory in the Champions League earlier than expected ahead of what Pep Guardiola has described as a “final” against Club Brugge on Wednesday. City have…
Brazilian star Neymar on Monday ended his injury-plagued 18 month stay in Saudi Arabia as his club, Al-Hilal said they had “agreed to terminate the player’s contract by mutual consent”.…
Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma is under no illusion over the stern test coming from old friends and familiar faces as a stellar field lineup for a crack at the US$2…
South Africa will face Mohamed Salah-captained Egypt while Ademola Lookman-inspired Nigeria must tackle Tunisia after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group stage draw was made in Rabat on Monday.…
Uzbekistan’s Grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev triggered a huge controversy after deciding to snub a handshake offer by Indian chess star Vaishali, who is also the sister of R Praggnanandhaa. As soon…
Former Belgian international footballer Radja Nainggolan was arrested on Monday as part of an investigation into cocaine trafficking via the port of Antwerp, the Brussels prosecutor’s office said. Police arrested…
One of the greatest cricketers of his time, AB de Villiers is a name that terrorized opponent teams’ bowlers, no matter the format. Even after his international retirement, De Villiers…
Another rising star has emerged from India’s rich cricketing talent pool in the form of Tilak Varma. The middle-order batter dug deep to rescue his team in the 2nd T20I…
Rohit Sharma, along with several other top India stars like Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal, made a return to Ranji Trophy after a considerable gap last week. The decision…
The performances of several veteran Indian cricketers, including the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Mohamed Siraj, etc. have come under the spotlight over recent poor performances. While Rohit and…
The second day of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) Season 2, witnessed high-octane action with Falcon Risers Hyderabad cruising to an eight-wicket victory against Chennai Singams, moments after Sonu…
Sanju Samson arrived at the Saurashtra Cricket Association ground here on Monday long before the rest of his India teammates turned up for practice ahead of the third T20I against…
The ICC said on Monday that the ticket sales for the Pakistan leg of next month`s Champions Trophy will begin from Tuesday despite the stadium renovation work in the host…
Virat Kohli is expected to train with his Delhi Ranji Trophy squad from Tuesday ahead of his first domestic red-ball match since 2012, as the Delhi & Districts Cricket Association…
The ICC said on Monday that the ticket sales for the Pakistan leg of next month’s Champions Trophy will begin from Tuesday despite the stadium renovation work in the host…
India spinner Kuldeep Yadav expressed gratitude to the National Cricket Academy (NCA) team for his recovery after groin surgery. Kuldeep took to social media to post an emotional message ahead…
England batter James Vince has backed Indian stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to rediscover their best form despite their recent struggles in Test cricket. Vince, speaking about the duo’s…
Alexander Zverev refused to be drawn after a spectator shouted the names of two women, one of whom had settled assault accusations against him, during the Australian Open 2025 trophy…
Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood on Monday urged the media of his country to stop disrespecting players after being asked if he will step down as leader of the pack…
The Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Arun Dhumal on Monday confirmed that the 2025 edition of the league will kick off on March 21. A total of 182 players were…
The Indian cricketing fraternity rejoiced as Mohammed Shami marked his return to the national team after an absence of over 400 days. However, Shami has only been warming the bench…
Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was on Monday named ICC men`s Test Cricketer of the Year for excelling in both home and away conditions and amassing an astonishing 71 wickets…
Seasoned India batter KL Rahul was on Monday named in the Karnataka squad to face table-toppers Haryana in their final league match of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group C, beginning…
Following his match-winning knock against England in the second T20I, Indian batter Tilak Varma revealed his strategy while batting with tailenders to chase the remaining 40 runs of the 166-run…
In their second year as hosts, the Union Territory of Ladakh finished on top of the Khelo India Winter Games 2025, the first chapter of which ended at the NDS…
Former India all-rounder Suresh Raina backed left-handed opener Yashasvi Jaiswal’s inclusion in the Rohit Sharma-led squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. Raina gave credit to captain Rohit for keeping…
Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina opened up about playing alongside star batter Virat Kohli, saying that he enjoyed fielding with him because of Virat’s unique passion and relentless attitude toward…
Virat Kohli is expected to train with the Delhi Ranji Trophy squad from Tuesday ahead of his first domestic red-ball match since 2012, as the Delhi & Districts Cricket Association…
A record-equalling century by Mitchell Owen and a three-wicket haul by skipper Nathan Ellis helped Hobart Hurricanes secure their maiden Big Bash League (BBL) title, beating Sydney Thunder in the…
Former Australia skipper Ian Chappell has raised questions over ICC awarding the Test status to the associate members, by saying that there needs to be certain criteria considered before a…
England announced an unchanged playing XI on the eve of the third T20I against India in Rajkot, Gujarat. England continued the trend of announcing their playing XI a day before…
Pacer Mohammed Shami is not facing any fitness concerns but the call on him playing the remaining games in the T20I series against England will be taken by the captain…
The International Cricket Council chairman (ICC) and former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary, Jay Shah visited Prayagraj alongside his family to attend the Maha Kumbh 2025.…
Virat Kohli is expected to train with his Delhi Ranji Trophy squad from Tuesday ahead of his first domestic red-ball match since 2012, as the Delhi & Districts Cricket Association…
Pakistan cricket team spinner Noman Ali scripted history after taking a hat-trick during the second Test encounter against West Indies in Multan. Although Pakistan went on to lose the match,…
Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai, who took his team to a new level with his right-arm pace bowling and multi-faceted batting game, was on Monday named the ICC Men`s ODI Cricketer…
Ahead of the third T20I match against England, Team India`s vice-captain Axar Patel was seen recording a team vlog of the “Men in Blue”. The Board of Control for Cricket…
MS Dhoni‘s tenure as Indian cricket team captain was one of the most successful phases of side. From the 2007 T20 World Cup to the 2011 ODI World Cup to…
Cricket Australia (CA) Chief Executive Nick Hockley has described the upcoming exhibition match featuring the Afghanistan Women’s XI in Melbourne as a beacon of hope and a significant milestone in…
The England bowling attack has been told not to worry about leaking runs and rather just focus on taking wickets against an ultra-aggressive Indian batting unit, senior pacer Mark Wood…
Seasoned India batter KL Rahul was on Monday named in the Karnataka squad to face table-toppers Haryana in their final league match of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group C, beginning…
Four Indian Premier League franchises — Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Lucknow Super Giants, Delhi Capitals’ co-owners GMR Group — along with a consortium of global tech giants featuring leaders from…
Most of the established stars will be missing in action but thousands of other athletes, including the up and coming ones, will get the platform to make a mark in…
Team India captain Suryakumar Yadav will be expected to score runs ahead of the third T20I match against England. In the concluded two games, the Indian skipper departed on low…
After being crowned as ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year for 2024, India’s fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah said he was deeply honoured on being conferred with the award, a…
Former Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli is set to train with the Delhi team on Tuesday ahead of what could be his first Ranji Trophy appearance since 2012, according…
Punjab Kings batsman Shashank Singh is busy taking his game to the next level after a breakout season in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Ahead of the IPL 2025, Shashank…
Joburg Super Kings fast bolwers Lutho Sipamla and Hardus Vijoen ripped through the Sunrises Eastern Cape to drive their team to a comprehensive nine-wicket bonus point victory on a glorious…
Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood on Monday urged the media of his country to stop disrespecting players after being asked if he will step down as leader of the pack…
After spending 10 straight months in the top-100 in the ATP singles rankings, India’s Sumit Nagal on Monday dropped out of the much-desired bracket following a string of poor show…
Bobby Lashley, who is known for his feuds with stars like Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar, Drew Mclyntyre spoke about his and Brock Lesnar’s tenure in the MMA industry. Lashley, having…
Former India batter Aakash Chopra has revealed a concerning stat surrounding wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson‘s batting against express pace bowling. He pointed out how Samson’s performances have been bang average against…
New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham was involved in a bizarre incident during a T20 tournament in South Africa on January 25. Neesham dropped regulation catch of England batter Joe Root,…
Charismatic India opener Smriti Mandhana, was on Monday, named ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year for her phenomenal performance that saw the left-hander score tons of runs in 2024.…
Injured Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka is unlikely to play the first Test against Australia in Galle, starting on Wednesday. Nissanka is undergoing rehabilitation in Colombo for the groin strain…
Ahead of the seventh round of the Ranji Trophy match, Riyan Parag has been declared fit to return for Assam. He will lead the Assam pack in their final league…
Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali has recalled ex-India captain Mohammad Azharuddin‘s words praising Tilak Varma, following the youngster’s heroics in the second T20I against England on Saturday. Tilak is thriving…
Sanjay Bangar was a ringside witness to Virat Kohli`s peak as an international cricketer from 2014 to 2019 and it was surprising to see the former Team India batting coach…
On a pitch tailor-made for spinners, an epic contest unfolded between West Indies and Pakistan in the second Test at Multan. While Pakistan hoped to pull the game in their…
Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai, known for his dynamic pace bowling and powerful batting, was on Monday named the ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024. The 24-year-old built on…
West Indies stayed in the hunt for its first test win in Pakistan in 35 years after its batters came good on a turning wicket to set up a tricky…
Ahead of the third T20I of the five-match series against England, India’s vice-captain and all-rounder Axar Patel was seen in an all-new role where he was seen making the vlog…
In a special moment during the Coldplay concert in Ahmedabad, singer Chris Martin dedicated a beautiful song to Team India`s lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who also made his presence at…
Australia opening batsman Usman Khawaja said Sam Konstas should continue to open alongside him ahead of the two Test matches against Sri Lanka. Khawaja also agreed with Ricky Ponting`s view…
International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman and former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary, Jay Shah arrived in Prayagraj on Monday along with his family to attend the…
Ahead of the third T20I against England, Suryakumar Yadav-led Team India arrived in Rajkot. The “Men in Blue” received a warm welcome in the city from fans who were excited…
Continuing his fine form in the Tata Steel Masters, Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa played out a solid draw with world champion D Gukesh in the eighth round in Wijk Aan Zee.…
Pakistan’s intent of preparing a rank-turner for the Test assignment against West Indies backfired as the tourists managed to trap the hosts in their own spin web on a dusty…
India captain Suryakumar Yadav will be expected to get back to his belligerent best after a prolonged lean run when his uber-aggressive unit takes on a struggling England in the…
Grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev’s refusal to shake hands with Indian GM R Vaishali stirred up a controversy at the Tata Steel Chess Tournament before the Uzbek apologised, saying that he meant…
Team India’s chances of clinching the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai suffer a fresh blow, with a report suggesting that Jasprit Bumrah being 100% fit for the global event would…
Tilak Varma once again proved his mettle under pressure, guiding his team to a thrilling victory with a match-winning knock of 72 off 55 balls in Chennai. Chasing a target…
Pakistan vs West Indies, 2nd Test Day 3, Live Updates: Pakistan will be resuming the third day of the ongoing second Test against West Indies from 76/4 in Multan. Currently,…
Barcelona blew away a miserable Valencia 7-1 on Sunday to get back on track in La Liga with a ruthless victory. Fermin Lopez struck twice for the Catalans in the…
England batter Harry Brook has time and again triggered fans on social media with his unthoughtful remarks. After his dismissal against spinner Varun Chakravarthy in the first T20I, Brook claimed…
Marseille slipped 10 points behind Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain after a 2-0 loss at Champions League hopefuls Nice on Sunday. Roberto De Zerbi’s OM were handed an opportunity to…
Inter Milan kept up the pressure on Serie A leaders Napoli on Sunday with a convincing 4-0 win at lowly Lecce which moved the defending champions three points from the…
Leicester pushed Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou closer to the exit door with a 2-1 win that extended Spurs’ dismal run, while Manchester United’s 1-0 victory at Fulham eased the pressure…
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is ready to make a move for Villarreal defender Juan Foyth as he searches for a new centre-back. Emery wants to bolster his defensive options…
A stoppage time strike from Adam Hlozek snatched Hoffenheim a 2-2 home draw against Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday, cancelling out a brace from Hugo Ekitike. A goal in each half…
British rock band, and Coldplay concluded its India journey as part of the ‘Music of the Spheres’ World Tour. After enthralling the fans for three days in Mumbai, Coldplay played…
Alexander Zverev refused to be drawn after a spectator shouted the names of two women, one of whom had settled assault accusations against him, during the Australian Open 2025 trophy…
When it comes to stump mic antics, India captain Rohit Sharma is a gift that keeps on giving. Rohit’s stump mic chirps, more often than not, have gone viral on…
India all-rounder Nitesh Kumar Reddy will take no part in the remaining games of the T20I series against England after he was ruled out hours ahead of the second match…
Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has showered big praise on youngster Tilak Varma, comaring his match-winning abilities to that of legendary wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni. Manjrekar’s remarks came after Tilak single-handedly…
Barcelona vs Valencia LIVE Streaming La Liga: Barcelona will be hoping to return to winning ways in La Liga, as they take on relegation-battling Valencia. After a superb start to…
Grandmaster R Praggnanadhaa played out a solid draw with World champion D Gukesh in the eighth round of the Tata Steel Masters at Wijk aan Zee in the Netherlands. Playing…
The Khelo India Winter Games 2025 men’s ice-hockey final on Monday will be a repeat of last year’s gold medal-round match. On Sunday, Indian Army got the better of hosts…
India registered a thrilling two-wicket victory over England in the second T20I in Chennai on Saturday. With this win, India took a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. Asked to…
The love affair between British rock band Coldplay and India pacer Jasprit Bumrah seems to be continuing. Coldplay, who are performing five concerts in India between January 18 and 26,…
India`s ODI and Test captain Rohit Sharma had a disappointing return to the Ranji Trophy, managing only 31 runs across both innings for Mumbai. Making his red-ball domestic cricket comeback…
Riyan Parag has been declared fit to return for Assam in the seventh round of the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season, starting January 30. The 23-year-old will captain Assam in their…
Out-of-favour Pakistan batsman Ahmed Shehzad garnered headlines after his claims that his `good looks` have posed significant challenges throughout his cricketing career went viral. Shehzad, who was part of Pakistan’s…