“I’m Out”: Disqualified For Wearing Jeans, Magnus Carlsen’s F-Word Rant
Chess World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen endured an ugly exit from the World Rapid Chess Championship in New York City, as he was disqualified by FIDE for not following the…
Nitish Kumar Reddy breaks through with maiden Test century in Melbourne
Young Nitish Kumar Reddy led a day three rearguard on Saturday alongside Washington Sundar to complete his maiden Test century in 169 balls as India battled back to 350 for…
Nitish Reddy’s flawless straight drive at MCG mirrors Tendulkar’s iconic strokes
Young all-rounders Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar led a day three rearguard Saturday as India battled back to 326-7 in the fourth Test against Australia. In overcast conditions at…
Kohli At Fault For Jaiswal Run-Out? Gavaskar Says “Not Really Necessary…”
Indian batting great Sunil Gavaskar and former Australia opener Justin Langer on Friday said Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal could have avoided attempting the “risky” single that led to the…
Watch: Gavaskar Gives Standing Ovation As Reddy Slams Historic Ton vs Aus
Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar termed Nitish Kumar Reddy as the star of Indian cricket after the youngster scored his maiden Test hundred to rescue the side from a precarious situation…
`One of the best barbecues I`ve seen`: Lyon on Kohli-Jaiswal runout incident
Australia`s seasoned spinner Nathan Lyon gave his take on the mixup incident between Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal, which led to the young opener being runout on Day 2 of…
1st Test: Ervine, Bennett hit tons as Zimbabwe post 586; Afghans at 95/2
Skipper Craig Ervine and Brian Bennett scored centuries after Sean Williams reached the three-figure mark on the opening day as Zimbabwe posted a massive 586 runs on the second day…
BGT 2024-25: Watching Konstas bat reminds me of Symonds, says Hayden
Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden marked the 18th anniversary of Andrew Symonds’ maiden Test century with a heartfelt post, drawing parallels to debutant Sam Konstas’ fearless innings against India in…
“When You’re 36, 37 Years Old…”: Gavaskar’s Brutal Verdict On Rohit’s Form
Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar raised concerns over Rohit Sharma’s diminishing reflexes, suggesting that age might be catching up with the Indian skipper after his lazy dismissal in the ongoing…
Ashwin’s Prediction Comes True As Ex-RR Star Scripts History On Test Debut
Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin is often praised for his knowledge and analysis on cricket. He has once again proved his excellence with an observation regarding an ex-Rajasthan Royals and…
Nitish Reddy Got Every Shot In Book: Scott Boland Praises India Star
Nitish Reddy’s straight drive off Scott Boland that carried him past his maiden Test hundred has convinced the Australian pacer about the young Indian batter’s potential with the bat. Reddy…
Nitish Reddy Will Remember This Forever: Washington Sundar On Star’s Ton
Washington Sundar has known Nitish Reddy as a “mentally strong man” whose philosophy in life is to give his 120 percent, be it on the field or off it. “An…
“Pathetic, Never Happened In History”: Ex-Selector Brutally Roasts Rohit
Former BCCI chief selector MSK Prasad has criticised India captain Rohit Sharma for his captaincy and batting failures. Prasad’s remarks came while on commentary duty during Day 2 of the…
Ex-Australia Star Praises Sundar, Reddy’s Partnership In Boxing Day Test
Former Australian cricketer Stuart Clark lauded the partnership between Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy, which helped India recover from a precarious position on Day 3 of the fourth Border-Gavaskar…
Sports Apparel Giant’s Dig At Manjrekar Over ‘Can Reddy Score 100+?’ Remark
India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy silenced his doubters by smashing his maiden Test century on Day 3 of the ongoing 4th Test against Australia on Saturday. The 21-year-old remained unbeaten…
India crawl to 326 for seven at tea on Day 3, still trail in Melbourne Test
Young Nitish Kumar Reddy was going strong on an unbeaten 85 to keep India in the contest against Australia on the third day of the fourth Test on Saturday. Thanks…
Sunil Gavaskar Lauds Reddy For Maiden Ton, Calls It “One Of The Greatest”
The legendary Sunil Gavaskar on Saturday lashed out at Rishabh Pant for his “stupid” shot in crunch situation but praised young Nitish Kumar Reddy to the skies for conjuring up…
How a loss or draw in Melbourne affects India`s WTC final qualification race
The ongoing fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series has placed the visitors in a challenging position. Australia posted a commanding total of 474 runs in their first innings, with…
`Pushpa Raj` inspires Nitish Reddy’s celebratory gesture after maiden Test fifty
Nitish Kumar Reddy reached his maiden half-century in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy, following a series of near-misses with multiple scores in the forties. His landmark achievement came after he…
Watch: Day After Konstas Face-Off, Kohli’s Sweet Gesture For Smith Viral
A day after Virat Kohli’s shoulder-bumping incident with Sam Konstas, the India star was seen sharing a heartfelt moment with opponent batter Steve Smith. Notably, Kohli was involved in a…
Abbas, Shahzad rock SA at start of chase
Pakistan opening bowlers Mohammad Abbas and Khurram Shahzad struck three blows late on the third afternoon as South Africa set out in pursuit of 148 runs to win the first…
Arshdeep, Prabhsimran shine as Punjab beat Mumbai by eight wickets
India pacer Arshdeep Singh grabbed five wickets and opener Prabhsimran Singh smashed a marauding unbeaten 150 as Punjab defeated Mumbai by eight wickets in a Vijay Hazare Trophy Group C…
Health checks at Melbourne Cricket Ground to honour Shane Warne
Cricket fans attending the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) have a unique opportunity to honour Shane Warne’s legacy while prioritising their health. The Victorian Government has…
4th Test, Day 3: Gutsy Reddy’s Maiden Ton Keeps India Afloat vs Australia
Nitish Reddy, an unknown entity in red ball cricket before the start of Border-Gavaskar series, virtually bailed India out with his dogged maiden Test century in Melbourne on Saturday, severely…
‘Pant let team down with stupid shot’: Gavaskar
The legendary Sunil Gavaskar on Saturday lashed out at Rishabh Pant for his “stupid” shot in a crunch situation during the ongoing Test. With India desperately looking for a big…
Scott Boland lauds Nitish Reddy
Nitish Reddy’s straight drive off Scott Boland that carried him past his maiden Test hundred has convinced the Australian pacer about the young Indian batter’s potential with the bat. Reddy…
Washington Sundar reckons Reddy`s century will never be forgotten
Washington Sundar has known Nitish Reddy as a “mentally strong man” whose philosophy in life is to give his 120 per cent at all times. “An unbelievable hundred. I mean…
Sunil Gavaskar: `First of many tons for Nitish Reddy`
Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar termed Nitish Kumar Reddy as the star of Indian cricket after the youngster scored his maiden Test ton to rescue India from a precarious situation in…
1st Time In 147 Years: Reddy, Sundar Hurt Aus Bad; Achieve Historic Record
Nitish Kumar Reddy, batting at No. 8, slammed his maiden international century when India needed it the most to give India a fighting chance in the Boxing Day Test of…
Hardik Pandya laid foundation for Nitish Reddy’s all-round success
India all-rounder, Nitish Kumar Reddy, who has emerged as a pivotal figure in the Boxing Day Test here, has ushered in a new chapter of his Test career. He became…
`Reddy`, steady and blow
Nitish Kumar Reddy lived out a dream at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, dragging India to respectability on the middle day of the fourth Test against Australia. All of 21 years…
South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd Test Day 3 Live Score Updates
South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd Test Day 3 Live Updates: Pakistan will resume Day 3 of the ongoing first Test against South Africa from 88/3 in Centurion. Currently, Babar Azam…
How many runs do India need to avoid follow-on at MCG on Day 3?
India ended Day 2 of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 at 164/5, still trailing Australia’s total of 474 runs. The day was marked by the dismissals of…
Watch: Reddy’s Father Breaks Down After Son Hits 1st Ton. Video Viral
India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy brought up his maiden Test century under immense pressure during the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Melbourne. It was a special moment for…
Bosch, Jansen put SA in command against Pak
Debutant Corbin Bosch hit 81 not out and left-arm fast bowler Marco Jansen claimed two late wickets as South Africa took control on Day Two of the first Test against…
Deepti dazzles as Indian women complete 3-0 whitewash of WI
Senior off-spinner Deepti Sharma did the star turn with career-best figures of 6-31 before doing her bit with the bat as India completed a 3-0 whitewash of the West Indies…
Don’t beat around the bush, axe Siraj: Gavaskar
Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar shared a brutally honest review of the under-performing pacer Mohammed Siraj and called for the left-arm pacer to be dropped from the Indian side after a…
Ponting brands Rohit’s dismissal as ‘lazy’
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting was critical of the tame pull shot India captain Rohit Sharma played that led to his dismissal off Pat Cummins on day two of the…
Shastri lambasts India’s twin-spin strategy
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has questioned India’s decision to play two spinners in the ongoing Test at the MCG. “Spin wasn’t used as much as it should have.…
‘Need faith and luck’
Australian batting mainstay Steve Smith always knew that he was “out of runs” but never “out of form” as he got back-to-back Test hundreds against India within a week of…
`Physical contact on the field is a no-no`: Cricket Australia CEO
Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley on Friday said there is no place for physical contact on the cricket field, following the face-off between Virat Kohli and Australian debutant Sam Konstas.…
India run out of hope at MCG
A manic 20-minute passage of play late on Friday undid all the good work of the preceding two hours. Consequently, India found themselves in all sorts of trouble after Day…
`Jaiswal’s dismissal huge in bigger context of match`: Smith
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s run out will be huge in the broader context of the fourth Test match as it also affected Virat Kohli’s concentration, who till then looked good for a…
`The risk was not really necessary`: Sunil Gavaskar
Indian batting great Sunil Gavaskar and former Australia opener Justin Langer on Friday said Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal could have avoided attempting the “risky” single that led to the…
Nitish Shatters Historic Feat With Aus Thrashing, Becomes 1st Indian To…
Nitish Kumar Reddy, with the Indian cricket team in dire straits against Australia on the third day of the fourth Test in Melbourne, turned out to be India’s saviour with…
MCC President Reflects On Awarding Sachin With Honorary Cricket Membership
The Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) President Fred Oldfield on Saturday reflected on legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar being honoured with Honorary Cricket Membership of MCC. Oldfield confirmed that Tendulkar accepted the…
“Could’ve Got Him Out 6-7 Times In 2 Overs”: Bumrah’s Blunt Take On Konstas
Jasprit Bumrah said on Saturday he “never felt” he was far away from a wicket even as Australia’s 19-year-old Test debutant Sam Konstas went after India’s champion pacer in what…
Watch: Reddy Slams Maiden Test 50, Celebrates With Iconic ‘Pushpa’ Move
Nitish Reddy played a sensational knock to bail India out of trouble during the fourth Test between India and Australia at Melbourne. Walking in to bat with India struggling at…
Watch: Gavaskar Rips Into ‘Stupid’ Pant For Letting Down India. Video Viral
Much was expected of Rishabh Pant, with India in dire straits on the third day of the fourth Test, but the India star delivered too little. It was the same…
Shastri’s Rant Against “Desperate” Australia As Kohli Gets Labelled ‘Clown’
The Virat Kohli vs Sam Konstas altercation on Day 1 of the 4th Test between India and Australia became a big talking point among fans and experts. While Kohli was…
Bukayo Saka-Less Arsenal Beat Ipswich To Go Second In Premier League
Arsenal began life without Bukayo Saka by beating Ipswich 1-0 to move into second place in the Premier League and cut Liverpool’s lead to six points on Friday. Kai Havertz…
“He Can’t Bat At…”: Gavaskar Blasts “Terrible” Pant After Poor Dismissal
India’s start to the third day of the fourth Test against Australia in Melbourne was not promising at all as the Rohit Sharma-led side lost Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja…
Declan Rice Seeks Trophies As Arsenal Chase Down ‘Full Throttle’ Liverpool
Declan Rice is hoping 2025 brings silverware for Arsenal but knows they need some help to deny a rampant Liverpool the Premier League title. The Gunners moved second in the…
Cristiano Ronaldo Slams ‘Unfair’ Ballon d’Or Result After Vinicius Snub
Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo said on Friday it was “unfair” that Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior missed out on this year’s award. Manchester City midfielder Rodri took the prestigious…
“Virat Sent Him Back…”: Smith Provides New Insight Into Jaiswal Run-Out
Australia’s Steve Smith credited a last-session breakthrough, including the dramatic run-out of Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal at the end of the second day’s play as the turning point in the…
Watch: Lyon Mocks Rahul With Rohit Sharma Remark Over Batting Order Fiasco
Team India introduced a big change in the batting order on Day 2 of the 4th Test against Australia in Melbourne as skipper Rohit Sharma decided to return to his…
Rohit Career “Coming To An End”? ‘Sad State Of Captain’ Bombshell Dropped
Rohit Sharma is going through a tought time in cricket. While his captaincy during India’s ongoing Test series against Australia has been receiving criticism, his batting has not been good…
4th Test Day 3 Live: India Eye Fight Back, Australia Aim To Tighten Grip
India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 3 Live Updates: Focus and pressure both will be on the pair of Rishabh Pant (6 not out) and Ravindra Jadeja (4 not out)…
Test Records For Zimbabwe And Sean Williams As Afghanistan Toil
Zimbabwe and their veteran batter Sean Williams created Test records on Friday against Afghanistan, who trailed by 491 runs after the second day of the first Test in Bulawayo. Resuming…
“We Played Like Gentlemen…”: 1983 WC-Winning Star On Kohli-Konstas Row
There has been a lot of debate regarding the altercation between Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas that took place on Day 1 of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy…
“Creating Theatre…”: England Great Adds New Angle To Kohli-Konstas Row
Virat Kohli’s on-field theatrics have taken centerstage in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, with the Indian superstar making headlines for his fiery confrontations, a costly run-out…
Watch: Konstas’ Old Video Of Picking Kohli Over Smith Goes Viral
Australia’s teenager Sam Konstas impressed one and all with his batting approach in his maiden international innings. Opening the batting for Australia against India in the fourth Test, the right-handed…
Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen Put South Africa On Top vs Pakistan In 1st Test
Debutant Corbin Bosch hit 81 not out and left-arm fast bowler Marco Jansen claimed two late wickets as South Africa took control on the second day of the first Test…
Shuttler Lakshya Sen Sails Into Semi-Finals Of King Cup
India’s Lakshya Sen came up with a spirited performance to overcome Hong Kong China’s Angus Ng Ka Long in three games and sail into the semi-finals of the inaugural King…
Nagal Refuses National Duty Again, Mukund Returns To Davis Cup Squad
Sumit Nagal has yet again refused to play for the country in the Davis Cup, putting “unreasonable conditions” for his return even as Sasikumar Mukund on Friday came back to…
First Time In 147 Years: SA Debutant Scripts History, Achieves Unique Feat
South African cricket team all-rounder Corbin Bosch scripted history by achieving an unique feat on Test debut against Pakistan at the Centurion. Bosch registered a four-wicket haul and then went…
World Number Six Elena Rybakina Makes Winning Start At United Cup
World number six Elena Rybakina led Kazakhstan to a 2-1 defeat of Spain on Friday, as the former Wimbledon champion made a winning start to the season at the United…
Arne Slot Says ‘Too Early’ For Liverpool Title Talk
Liverpool boss Arne Slot said it was “too early” to say his side were on course for the Premier League title after a 3-1 win over Leicester extended their lead…
Rohit To Retire After Australia Test Series? Report Makes Big ‘Agarkar’ Claim
Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma failed to score big once again as he was dismissed for just 3 on Day 2 of the fourth Test match against Australia in…
MCC honours Sachin Tendulkar with club membership
The Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) on Friday said Indian icon Sachin Tendulkar has accepted its invitation to become an honourary member of the prestigious institution. Founded in 1838, the MCC…
“You Can’t Hang A Man…”: India And Aus Ex-Stars Argue Over Kohli’s Fine
Virat Kohli was not extended any special treatment, asserted Indian great Sunil Gavaskar but some former Australian players felt the batting superstar got away lightly for his physical altercation with…
India stare down the barrel at 164 for five after Jaiswal`s horrendous run-out
A familiar collapse unfolded after Yashasvi Jaiswal`s inexplicable run-out as India stared down the barrel at 164/5 against a menacing Australia on day two of the fourth Test on Friday.…
Assault On Jasprit Bumrah Was “Pre-Meditated”: Australia Star Sam Konstas
“It was just another day for him” but not for a filled-to-capacity MCG as 19-year-old Sam Konstas went after a modern-day pace great with the ferocity of a Greek warrior,…
Will Rohit step down before Sydney Test or take the wait-and-see approach?
Rohit Sharma seems to have nothing left in the tank. “Tough times for him,” the legendary Sunil Gavaskar said while on air with broadcasters `7Cricket`. “There will be a second…
‘Nobody Has Treated Bumrah Like That’: Ex-India Captain Praises Konstas
Former head coach Ravi Shastri saw shades of iconic opener Virender Sehwag when he watched Australia Test debutant Sam Konstas take on the Indian pace attack on the opening day…
Sanjay Takale Set To Become First Indian At Dakar In Cars’ Category
Rally driver Sanjay Takale is set to become the first-ever Indian to participate in the four-wheel section of any class at the Dakar Rally 2025, to be held in Saudi…
Yashasvi Jaiswal`s 82 cut short by horrendous mix-up with Virat Kohli: WATCH
Virat Kohli made a critical lapse in judgment on the second day of the fourth Test against Australia on Friday, leading to an unfortunate run-out of in-form Yashasvi Jaiswal. Attempting…
On Kohli-Konstas Clash, BCCI President Makes Feelings Clear: “You Must…”
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Roger Binny reflected on the on-field altercation between star India batter Virat Kohli and Australia’s debutant batter Sam Konstas on…
Kohli met with boos at MCG a day after shoulder-bumping debutant Sam Konstas
Star India batter Virat Kohli made headlines during the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), but not for his batting performance. Instead, it was his on-field antics…
Rohit Sharma’s Poor ‘Decision Making’ Earns Him Brutal ‘Bollywood Star’ Dig
Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar criticised skipper Rohit Sharma’s decision to open following poor outings in the middle order, saying that one of the biggest issues with Indian cricket is…
India “Will Continue To Fight”: Sundar After Day 2 Play In Boxing Day Test
After the conclusion of play on Day 2 of the Melbourne Test between Australia and India, all-rounder Washington Sundar expressed confidence in the team’s ability to stage a comeback on…
Veiled Dig At Gambhir? On Jaiswal Run-Out, Aus Star’s ‘Coach Killer’ Remark
Indian cricket team stars Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli had a terrible mix-up on Day 2 of the ongoing 4th Test against Australia, resulting in the former’s unfortunate run out…
Tendulkar Among Sporting Stars To Pay Tributes To Former PM Manmohan Singh
Stalwarts of Indian sports paid rich tributes to former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, who died on Thursday, describing him as a visionary, who had quiet strength and humility. Singh…
Melbourne Cricket Club Felicitates Tendulkar With Honorary Cricket Membership
The Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) on Friday said Indian icon Sachin Tendulkar has accepted its invitation to become an honourary member of the prestigious institution. Founded in 1838, the MCC…
When former PM Manmohan Singh welcomed MS Dhoni-led India post 2007 T20 WC win
Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh had a significant and fascinating link to MS Dhoni’s three ICC trophy victories. During his tenure, the Board of Control for Cricket in India…
There’s Difference Between Being Out Of Runs And Out Of Form: Steve Smith
Australian batting mainstay Steve Smith always knew that he was “out of runs” but never “out of form” as he got back-to-back Test hundreds against India within a week of…
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Run-Out Huge In Bigger Context Of Match: Steve Smith
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s run out will be huge in the broader context of the fourth Test match against India as it also affected Virat Kohli’s concentration, who till then looked good…
India lose Rohit, Rahul after Smith ton takes Australia to 474
Rohit Sharma`s wretched run Down Under continued as India slipped to 51 for 2 at tea on day two of the fourth Test after Australia rode on Steve Smith`s 34th…
3 Wickets For 6 Runs: How India Collapsed vs Aus After Kohli-Jaiswal Show
India suffered a late batting collapse after a good show from Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal on Day 2 of the fourth Test match against Australia in Melbourne on Friday.…
Sunil Gavaskar Wants India To Drop Out-Of-Form Star, Says “Be Brutally…”
Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar shared a brutally honest review of the underperforming pacer Mohammed Siraj and called for the left-arm pacer to be dropped from the Indian side after a…
Rohit Sharma falls for three runs in disastrous return as Team India opener
Rohit Sharma’s return to the opening role in the Boxing Day Test on Friday turned out to be an outing he would rather forget. The India captain was dismissed cheaply…
Deepti Sharma Stars With All-Round Show As India Whitewash West Indies 3-0
Senior off-spinner Deepti Sharma did the star turn with career-best figures of 6/31 before doing her bit with the bat as India completed a 3-0 whitewash of the West Indies…
Smith Becomes Victim To ‘Most Bizarre Dismissal Of 2024’, His Reaction Viral
Steve Smith’s fifth Boxing Day Test century lifted Australia to 474 in the first innings of their 4th Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday. Smith…
Rohit Labelled “Lazy”, Faces Heat Over Another Flop Show In Australia
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting was critical of the tame shot India captain Rohit Sharma played that led to his dismissal off Pat Cummins on day two of the Boxing…
After Yet Another Failure, Rohit Sharma’s Future Hangs In The Balance
Rohit Sharma seems to have nothing left in the tank. “Tough times for him,” the legendary Sunil Gavaskar said while on air with broadcasters ‘7Cricket’. “There will be a second…
“Double Standards”: Pathan, Gavaskar Slam Aus Experts Over Kohli Bashing
Former India cricketers Sunil Gavaskar and Irfan Pathan have not held back in expressing their fury over the portrayal of Virat Kohli in an Australian newspaper. Following his shoulder barge…
Gambhir-Dhawan lead tributes for `one of a kind` Manmohan Singh
Former Indian cricketers Gautam Gambhir, Suresh Raina, Irfan Pathan, and Shikhar Dhawan expressed their condolences following the death of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, lauding his contributions to the…
Watch: Bumrah’s Cold Celebration As He Dismisses Travis Head For Duck
Since the start of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the biggest thorn in India’s bushes has been Travis Head. The middle-order batter, however, failed to continue his hot form in the 4th…
Smith`s 140 puts Australia in control of Boxing Day Test
A resurgent Steve Smith crunched his second century in as many Tests as Australia made a daunting 474 in their first innings of the fourth Test against India in Melbourne…
Watch: Kohli Confronts As Aus Fans Stoop To Absolute Low, Guard Intervenes
Star India batter Virat Kohli was booed by a group fans as he walking back to the dressing room after his dimissal. The incident happened on Day 2 of the…