"Engineer`s accusation of selectors serving tea to Kohli`s wife haunted me"
Within six months of being appointed coach of the Indian team, I lost my job. My 1983 World Cup colleague S Madan Lal took over from me. I kept wondering…
"Indian cricket in general is really special": New Zealand captain Tom Latham
New Zealand skipper Tom Latham remained considerate even after the historic 3-0 Test series clean sweep against India recently, asserting that Rohit Sharma’s “quality” side have the ability to make…
"Losses happen and they must plan for a recovery": Former India coach Wright
In the wake of the 0-3 humiliation suffered at the hands of New Zealand at home, former India head coach John Wright has advised Rohit Sharma & Co to build…
"I have learnt from Rohit that in life, balance is important": Suryakumar Yadav
Suryakumar Yadav is a big fan of Rohit Sharma’s leadership philosophy that inspires him to keep his flock together by understanding his players’ psyche and find balance when the chips…
"Indian batters not training enough against spin": Herschelle Gibbs
After India lost the first two Tests against New Zealand at home, and thereby, the series, Kiwi speedster-turned-commentator Simon Doull remarked that modern Indian cricketers are not as good players…
“How Can This Be Given Out?”: Ruturaj Gaikwad Fumes Over Bizarre Dismissal
India’s promising batter Ruturaj Gaikwad lost his cool at a controversial dismissal in the Ranji Trophy. Gaikwad himself might be in Australia with the India A tour for a 3-match…
With Only Rs 45 Cr, MI Adviced To Buy These Two India Stars In IPL Auction
Mumbai Indians (MI) have arguably the strongest core in their team before the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction. The five-time IPL champions have managed to…
NZ Star Reveals How He Won Tactical War Against Rohit, Sent Him On Backfoot
Rohit Sharma remains one of the finest and most respected captains in the game. But, New Zealand’s 3-0 series win against India in the recently concluded Test assignment has made…
Kohli Calls This Super Star “Freak And Madman”. There’s A WC Connection
Australia’s star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has received a massive praise from India stalwart Virat Kohli. In the foreword section of Maxwell’s recently-released autobiography ‘The Showman’, Kohli hailed him for his…
Rohit, Virat Haven’t Helped India’s Transition Phase. Aus Great Explains
The form of India’s batters is the biggest cause for concern heading into the marathon five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia. Former Australia captain Mark Taylor has been quick to…
Aus Great Pinponts Cummins, Bumrah’s Biggest Strength. Says “Always…”
Ahead of the five-match Test series between India and Australia, Pakistan interim head coach Jason Gillespie opened up on the similarities between star pacers Pat Cummins and Jasprit Bumrah. The…
WI Star Slammed By Board, Suspended For On-Pitch Behaviour vs England
West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph was hit with a two-match suspension on Thursday after storming off the field during the series-clinching ODI win over England. Cricket West Indies (CWI)…
Barcelona Goals Flowing Ahead Of Real Sociedad Challenge
La Liga leaders Barcelona have been in sensational goalscoring form this season and visit Real Sociedad on Sunday in La Liga high on confidence. The Catalans have netted 55 times…
Suryakumar’s Blunt Reply When Asked About CSK Star’s Absence From T20I Team
As India’s T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav addressed the media in a pre-match press conference, ahead of the first T20I against South Africa on Thursday, he had to answer some tricky…
Bayern Munich Look To Extend Lead As Vincent Kompany Makes His Mark
Bayern Munich travel to promoted St Pauli on Saturday knowing a win will take them six points clear of RB Leipzig, who host mid-table Borussia Moenchengladbach later in the day.…
Manchester City Seek To End Mini-Slump As Liverpool Soar Under Arne Slot
Injury-hit Manchester City are desperate to snap their losing streak in their final Premier League game before the international break as Chelsea aim to deepen Arsenal’s misery. Elsewhere in the…
F1 Drivers Blast FIA Chief’s ‘Tone And Language’ In Swearing Row
Formula One drivers on Thursday blasted the “tone and language” used by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem amid a row over swearing at press conferences. In an open letter, the…
2nd ODI Live: Afridi Strikes Early After Pakistan Opt To Bowl vs Australia
Australia vs Pakistan 2nd ODI Live Score Updates: Having taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, the Australian cricket team will aim to seal the affair when it takes…
Galatasaray Down Spurs In Europa League, Manchester United End Wait For Win
Victor Osimhen scored twice as Galatasaray inflicted a first Europa League defeat of the season on Tottenham with a 3-2 victory in Istanbul on Thursday, while Manchester United got their…
“Whether Rohit’s Performing Or Not…”: Surya’s Blunt Take On India Captain
Ahead of the first T20I against South Africa in Durban, Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav said he is not overly concerned about his chances of rejoining the Indian Test squad,…
“RCB, Please Get…”: AB De Villiers Names 4-Player List For IPL Auction
Former South Africa and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star AB de Villiers has given his list of players he wants the franchise to target during the Indian Premier League (IPL)…
Ex-India Star Criticised After ‘CSK Must Draw A Line’ Statement, Reacts
Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa has reacted to the criticism he has received for condemning Chennai Super Kings’ move of letting New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra practice at their academy ahead…
Kapil’s Big Message To India After NZ Hammering: “Not Going To Happen…”
The Indian cricket team batters have come under a lot of criticism following the 0-3 whitewash in the recently-concluded Test series against New Zealand. Majority of the India batters struggled…
“Put My Own Masala…”: Suryakumar On His Learnings From Rohit’s Captaincy
Suryakumar Yadav is a big fan of Rohit Sharma’s leadership philosophy that inspires him to keep his flock together by understanding his players’ psyche, and find balance when the chips…
KKR Fix Replacement For Starc, Set To Target This India Pacer In IPL Auction
Indian Premier League (IPL) reigning champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will have to rebuild in the IPL 2025 mega auction, having had to release most of their title-winning squad. One…
Kohli’s “New Team” Post Sends Internet Into Frenzy. Fans Say, “Gave Shock”
Virat Kohli was one of the three retained players by Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of the IPL 2025 auction. He became the costliest Indian player to be retained at Rs…
PCB May Make Jason Gillespie All-Format Coach If…
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) may make Jason Gillespie as the all-format head coach of the national team if the results of the ongoing white-ball tour of Australia is “satisfactory”, according…
ICC’s Huge ‘Unsatisfactory’ Verdict For Venue Where India Routed Bangladesh
The ICC has rated Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium pitch, used for India’s Test match against Bangladesh, as “very good” with other four home centres used during the season being deemed…
Champions Trophy: PCB May Follow ”Hybrid Model”, India Could Play In UAE
In an apparent climb down from its earlier stated position, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is willing to make “adjustments” in the schedule of the 2025 Champions Trophy which it is…
“Eat Like Pigs”: Shastri On India Tour Experiences, Opens Up On ‘Liquid’
Ravi Shastri is probably one of the most straight-talkers in world cricket. He is not known to shy away from speaking his mind with honest. The same was seen during…
Ranji Trophy: Iyer’s Majestic 233 Puts Mumbai In Complete Command vs Odisha
Shreyas Iyer continued with his red-hot form, smashing a stroke-filled 233 to lead Mumbai to a massive 602 for four declared in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match against…
Meghalaya Bars 2 Footballers Banned By MSA On Match-Fixing Charges
Meghalaya Football Association (MFA) has barred two footballers from Mizoram currently playing for city-based football club Nongkiew Irat FC in the ongoing Shillong Premier League for their alleged involvement in…
Despite Massive Criticism, ICC Give ‘Satisfactory’ Rating To Pak Pitches
The Multan and Rawalpindi pitches, used during Pakistan’s recent 2-1 Test series triumph over England, have been deemed “satisfactory” by the International Cricket Council (ICC), according to ESPNcricinfo. Pakistan’s first…
Pakistan Set To Field Unchanged XI vs Australia In 2nd ODI
Pakistan are likely to field an unchanged playing XI versus Australia in the second One-Day International in Adelaide on Friday. A source close to the team said there had been…
Mushfiqur Rahim Ruled Out Of Afghanistan ODIs With Finger Fracture
Wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim has been ruled out of the remaining ODIs against Afghanistan after sustaining a fracture on his left index finger in the series opener that Bangladesh lost by…
Mbappe Left Out Of France Squad Again, Coach Gives Cryptic 5-Word Reason
Kylian Mbappe has been left out of the France squad for their upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Israel and Italy, with coach Didier Deschamps insisting the absence of the…
Starc, Maxwell, Australia Stand On Cusp Of Making History In 2nd ODI vs Pak
Australia and its top stars stand on the brink of history in the second ODI against Pakistan at the Adelaide Oval on Friday. Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Starc has…
“I Stopped…”: How Chat With Ganguly Changed IND Star’s Retirement Decision
Wriddhiman Saha had planned to retire from cricket when he went to the Eden Gardens in June. However, after a meeting to resolve issues with the Cricket Association of Bengal…
WATCH VIDEO: Alzarri Joseph walks off field after dispute with skipper Shai Hope
During the third ODI between England and West Indies, a heated moment was seen between the pacer Alzarri Joseph and captain Shai Hope. During England`s batting, the Caribbean pacer Alzarri…
On MI’s Retention, Ex-KKR Star Says, “Would’ve Given Bumrah Rs 25 Crore…”
Five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) retained five capped players ahead of IPL 2025 Auction. Jasprit Bumrah received the highest retention price at Rs 18 crore while Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya…
First Time In T20Is: Hardik, Arshdeep In Competition For Historic India Feat
As India prepare to take on South Africa in a four-match T20I series, seamer Arshdeep Singh will be looking forward to achieving an elusive landmark in the 20-over format. Arshdeep…
WPL 2025 Retentions: Full List Of Players Retained, Released By All Teams
All the five Women’s Premier League franchises submitted the list of retained and released players ahead of the 2025 season. UP Warriorz were the only side to retain 15 players,…
“Look Forward To Bazball”: Eng Great After 3rd Straight ODI Series Loss
Interim England head coach Marcus Trescothick has admitted that it has been a challenging time for the side after losing the ODI series to the West Indies. A packed cricketing…
“He Gets Quite…”: Ponting On Pak’s New White-Ball Captain Rizwan
Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting feels that Pakistan’s newly-appointed white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan should get a “decent run” at the role to showcase his leadership skills in the formats. Pakistan…
Retired James Anderson Breaks Silence On Registering For 1st IPL At 43
England’s pace great James Anderson says he has listed himself for the upcoming IPL mega auction to enhance his knowledge about the game, having ended his international career as the…
Retired James Anderson Breaks Silence On Registering For 1st IPL At 43
England’s pace great James Anderson says he has listed himself for the upcoming IPL mega auction to enhance his knowledge about the game, having ended his international career as the…
Retired James Anderson Breaks Silence On Registering For 1st IPL At 42
England’s pace great James Anderson says he has listed himself for the upcoming IPL mega auction to enhance his knowledge about the game, having ended his international career as the…
Retired James Anderson Breaks Silence On Registering For 1st IPL At 42
England’s pace great James Anderson says he has listed himself for the upcoming IPL mega auction to enhance his knowledge about the game, having ended his international career as the…
Test Series Loss To New Zealand “A Wake-Up Call”: Ex-India Star
Former Indian cricketer Sandeep Patil has voiced his confidence in the Indian cricket team’s ability to replicate their past success against Australia in the upcoming Test series. Reflecting on India’s…
Kiran George Enters Quarterfinals Of Korea Masters
India’s Kiran George dished out yet another gritty performance to upset third seed Chi Yu Jen of Chinese Taipei in a tough three-game match and progress to the men’s singles…
Michael Neser Ruled Out Of Australia A With Hamstring Injury
Pacer Michael Neser has been ruled out of the remainder of Australia A match against India A with hamstring injury after bagging four wickets on the opening day of the…
Kumble “Didn’t Give” Seniors Free Hand: WC Winner Names ‘Ideal’ India Coach
The 1983 World Cup winner and ex-chairman of selectors, Sandeep Patil feels John Wright’s approach of giving a free-hand to players led to his successful coaching stint with India, something…
Harmanpreet Sole Indian In 50-Player Shortlist For WBBL Team Of The Decade
Captain Harmnapreet Kaur is the only Indian player in the 50-player shortlist for the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) Team of the Decade, released on Thursday. The greatest players from…
Gavaskar Cites Tendulkar’s Example While Criticising IND For NZ Whitewash
The Indian cricket team, led by Rohit Sharma, suffered an embarrassing 3-0 whitewash at the hands of New Zealand in a recently-concluded Test series at home. Notably, this is the…
Maxwell’s Warning To India, Says This Star Could Be ‘Scary Proposition’
Australian batting stalwart Steve Smith will return to his usual slot at No. 4 during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, and all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has now laid a sharp warning…
India Star, Snubbed For Australia Tests, Slams Sensational Ranji Double Ton
Indian cricket team batter Shreyas Iyer slammed a brilliant double century for Mumbai during their Ranji Trophy encounter against Odisha on Thursday. Shreyas, who was not picked for the upcoming…
BCCI Not Giving Captaincy To “Most Valuable Indian Player” Under Scrutiny
Rishabh Pant has once again proven himself as one of the most valuable players in the Indian cricket team. The star suffered a horrific car crash in December 2022 and…
Sandeep Patil urges India to move past NZ loss to secure victory in Australia
India will have to forget the wins in Australia over the last two trips as well as the unprecedented loss to New Zealand at home recently to give themselves a…
Anil Kumble lays hopes on the uncapped trio`s feature in the series vs SA
The uncapped trio of Yash Dayal, Vyshak Vijaykumar and Ramandeep Singh should be awarded for their hard work in domestic cricket during India’s tour of South Africa, believes former captain…
5th Edition Of Indian Sports Honours 2024 To Celebrate India’s Top Athletes
The Indian Sports Honours (ISH) is back with its fifth edition, aiming to spotlight India’s finest athletes and their remarkable performances from October 2023 to September 2024. Conceptualized by Cornerstone…
CSK Blasted For Helping NZ Star Prepare For Ind Tests: “Line Has To Be…”
Former Indian cricket team batter Robin Uthappa criticised Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings for allowing New Zealand star Rachin Ravindra to practice at their academy ahead of…
Ganguly convincing factor in Wriddhiman Saha`s decision to delay retirement
Wriddhiman Saha had planned his retirement from cricket when he last visited Eden Gardens in June. However, after conducting a meeting with the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) to resolve…
Ponting’s Bold India vs Australia Prediction Amid WTC Standings Shake Up
Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 between India and Australia, former skipper Ricky Ponting predicted that the Baggy Greens will dominate the Rohit Sharma-led side in the five-match series. Ponting…
“Unacceptable”: WI Coach Sammy Furious After Alzarri Joseph’s Behaviour
West Indies head coach Daren Sammy did not hold back when addressing fast bowler Alzarri Joseph’s behaviour during the third ODI against England in Bridgetown. Joseph’s actions, which included leaving…
Man Who Oversaw Exit Of Sachin, Dravid At BCCI, Now Says This About Rohit
India will have to forget the wins in Australia over the last two trips as well as the unprecedented loss to New Zealand at home recently to give themselves a…
India vs South Africa: Suryakumar Yadav On Cusp Of Multiple T20I Records
As India gear up for the four-match T20I series against South Africa, skipper Suryakumar Yadav will be looking to break multiple records. Suryakumar made his T20I debut in 2021 against…
23-Year-Old Batter Stars For Ind A vs Aus A; KL Rahul, Ruturaj Fail
Dhruv Jurel showcased his sound technique and cool temperament while wickets fell like ninepins at the other end in another shoddy batting display by India A on the opening day…
Memories, moments flood Sandeep Patil’s book launch
There are many facets to former India batsman, coach and chief selector Sandeep Patil which is why comparing him to an onion is almost inevitable. And on Wednesday, at the…
Ranji Trophy: Siddhesh Lad, Shreyas Iyer breathe fire!
Test discard Shreyas Iyer, who opted to take rest during Mumbai’s previous match against Tripura, scored a determined unbeaten 152 as the hosts put up 385-3 at stumps on Day…
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting predicts the winner of BGT
Former captain Ricky Ponting reckons Australia will clinch the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 3-1 against India as the visitors will find taking 20 wickets in a Test as their “biggest challenge” in…
1st T20I: India’s Second Line Stars Look For A Breakaway Series vs SA
As India firmly embraces a transition phase, a clutch of second line stars such as Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma will be hoping for a breakaway series in the four…
Controversial Ex-India Coach’s Heartfelt Note To Shaw: “Even Bradman…”
Former India head coach Greg Chappell has penned a heartfelt note to out-of-favour batter Prithvi Shaw, extending his support to latter after he was dropped from Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy team.…
“India Haven’t Become A Bad Team”: New Zealand Star Gives Mammoth Verdict
New Zealand skipper Tom Latham remained considerate even after the historic 3-0 Test series clean sweep against India recently, asserting that Rohit Sharma’s “quality” side has the ability to make…
Watch: WI Pacer Storms Off Pitch After Heated Spat With Captain Shai Hope
West Indies pacer Alzarri Joseph stormed off the field after clashing with skipper Shai Hope during the 3rd ODI against England at Kensington Oval on Wednesday. The incident unfolded in…
Australian Breakdancer, Who Got Trolled In Paris Olympics, Takes Huge Step
Australian breakdancer Rachael “Raygun” Gunn has announced her retirement from competition, citing a “really upsetting” backlash following her performance at the Paris Olympics. Raygun, 37, became something of a global…
Who Is Allah Ghazanfar: 18-Year-Old Ex-KKR Spinner Creating History For AFG
Afghanistan cricket team spinner Allah Ghazanfar scripted history with a brilliant six-wicket haul to guide his side to a convincing 92-run victory over Bangladesh in the first ODI encounter in…
Musiala Gets Bayern Munich Back On Champions League Track Against Benfica
A second-half Jamal Musiala goal got Bayern Munich back on track in the Champions League with a 1-0 home win over Benfica on Wednesday. Struggling in Europe after back-to-back losses…
Imane Khelif Takes Big Step After Leaked Medical Report Triggers Gender Row
Imane Khelif, the Algerian boxer who defied a row over her gender eligibility to win Olympic gold, is taking legal action over media reports about leaked medical records, the International…
Atletico Stun PSG In Champions League With Last-Gasp Angel Correa Winner
Substitute Angel Correa scored a dramatic winner with the last kick of the game as Atletico Madrid snatched a 2-1 victory away to Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, kickstarting their Champions…
‘They Will Cook Bumrah’: Australia’s ‘Smart’ Strategy vs India Revealed
Former New Zealand cricket team fast bowler Simon Doull believes that Australia have come up with a ‘clever’ plan to counter Jasprit Bumrah during the Border-Gavaskar Test series. In a…
Calhanoglu Fires Inter Milan To Champions League Win Over Angered Arsenal
Hakan Calhanoglu fired Inter Milan to a 1-0 win over Arsenal on Wednesday to continue their unbeaten start in the Champions League and inflict a first defeat on the Gunners…
Barcelona Rout Red Star Belgrade In Champions League
Robert Lewandowski struck twice as in-form Barcelona thrashed Red Star Belgrade 5-2 to stay in the upper echelons of the Champions League group table on Wednesday. The veteran striker climbed…
Rahul Fails For India A Ahead Of Aus Tests. Internet Says ‘Not Bradman…’
Drafted to India A’s squad ahead of the unofficial 2nd Test against Australia A, star batter KL Rahul could only manage to score 4 runs in the first inning at…
Gambhir Schooled Over Pitch Gamble, Faces Stern Dravid Comparison
The return of rank-turners in India’s home Test assignment against New Zealand has put a big question mark on the future of head coach Gautam Gambhir. For the first time…
Stump-Mic Chat On India A ‘Tampering’ Out. Warner’s Wife: “Umpires Want…”
The recent India A vs Australia A warm-up match made a lot of noise due to ball-tampering allegations against the visiting team. During the match, the umpires informed India A…
‘If Your Wife’s Having A Baby…”: Gavaskar’s Advice On Rohit Discarded
Former Australia skipper Aaron Finch has reacted to ex-India captain Sunil Gavaskar‘s suggestion regarding the latter team’s captaincy for upcoming Border-Gavaskar series, starting November 22. India’s Test captain Rohit Sharma…
Maxwell lauds RCB for honest breakdown of his non-retention in IPL 2025
Dashing Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has appreciated Royal Challengers Benagluru`s effort to reach out to him and explain the reasons behind not retaining him ahead of this month`s IPL 2025…
Pizza to pace! Thomas Draca set to bring Italian flair to the IPL scene
For the first time in IPL history, a cricketer from Italy has made it to the longlist for the highly anticipated IPL 2025 mega auction. However, contrary to earlier speculations,…
Inter Milan vs Arsenal UEFA Champions League: When And Where To Watch Live
Inter Milan vs Arsenal Live Streaming UEFA Champions League: Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is set for a return to action during his side’s UEFA Champions League clash against Inter Milan…
Red Star vs Barcelona UCL: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Streaming
Red Star Belgrade vs Barcelona Live Streaming UEFA Champions League: Barcelona face a visit to Serbia as they take on Red Star Belgrade in the UEFA Champions League group stage…
India A vs Australia A LIVE Streaming, 2nd Unofficial Test Live Telecast
India A vs Australia A, 2nd Unofficial Test LIVE Streaming: India A will be squaring off against Australia A in second and final Unofficial Test, starting Thursday in Melbourne. KL…
KL Rahul`s form and batting number in focus as India A get the `G` experience
KL Rahul`s batting number and current form will be keenly watched by the national selection committee as he gets ready to show his wares for India A against an Australia…
Ex-India Star Points Out ‘Real Problem’ In Rohit’s Batting: “Not Trusting…”
It has been a tough year for Rohit Sharma when it comes to Test cricket. The Indian cricket team skipper once again failed to impress as his side slumped to…
FC Goa Beat Punjab FC 2-1 To Climb To Top-Three In ISL Standings
FC Goa registered a 2-1 victory over Punjab FC on Wednesday in the Indian Super League marking their second consecutive win to climb to top-three in standings. Having played their…
Neeraj Chopra Bids Heartfelt Farewell To Coach Klaus Bartonietz
Neeraj Chopra on Wednesday bid an emotional farewell to his German coach Klaus Bartonietz who ended his five-year partnership with the star Indian javelin thrower, citing family commitments. The 75-year-old…
Punjab Kings set sights on IPL glory, CEO Menon outlines plan ahead of auction
Ahead of the highly-anticipated auctions for the upcoming season of Indian Premier League, Punjab Kings announced batters Prabhsimran Singh and Shashank Singh as their player retentions for the coming edition.…
Dhoni goes from stumps to swings with Donald Trump in this old viral video
A viral throwback video from September last year, featuring former India captain MS Dhoni in an unexpected golf contest with Donald Trump, has resurfaced following the latter`s victory in the…
Pant ascends to sixth in Test batters` rankings, Jaiswal slides to fourth
India wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant on Wednesday rose five places to sixth spot in the latest ICC Men`s Test Batter Rankings following his strong performance in a losing cause in…
James Anderson leads IPL 2025 auction list, Ben Stokes missing
The IPL 2025 mega auction, scheduled for November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, will see 41-year-old James Anderson, who announced his retirement from international cricket earlier this year, make an…
`Preparation and adaptability fuelled NZ`s 3-0 series triumph in India`: Ajaz
New Zealand’s left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel has reflected on his team`s historic 3-0 Test series victory over India, emphasising that their meticulous preparation for diverse playing conditions was key to…