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Veteran India wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha has announced his retirement from cricket, saying that the ongoing Ranji Trophy season will be his last. Also Read: “He never expects anything from anybody,…
Batting icon Sunil Gavaskar hailed England-based Solly Adam’s unselfish contribution to cricket as he made around 400 cricketers from India and Pakistan feel like home during their playing days in…
In an overall below-par show by the Indian team against New Zealand, wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant managed to draw some plaudits for his fearless show. Even in the third and…
As talisman India batter Virat Kohli turned 36 on Tuesday, the cricketing fraternity extended their wishes to the birthday boy. Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh took to his official X…
Australian legends Adam Gilchrist and David Warner have little doubt that Indian players’ psyche would have been scarred after the recent whitewash at home by New Zealand, but they said…
Ajit Wadekar and New Zealand. What’s the connection between the departed captain of India and the country that on Sunday handed the Indians an unprecedented 0-3 whitewash on home soil?…
Delhi SG Pipers on Monday announced the signing of three-time Olympian Jacob ‘Jake’ Whetton of Australia for the upcoming Hockey India League season. The 33-year-old midfielder will be replacing Dutchman…
Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid revealed that captain Sanju Samson was involved in the decision making process of the franchise’s retention strategy for the IPL 2025. Samson, who is…
Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood believes India’s confidence would have been shaken by the shocking series loss to New Zealand, but the “sleeping giant” can mount a strong comeback in the…
India captain Rohit Sharma endured one of his worst outings in his Test career as New Zealand secured a heroic 3-0 series win. Rohit’s form with the bat was one…
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif remained in the news throughout the Paris Olympics 2024 campaign. Labeled as a biological man by many, Khelif went on to secure a gold medal in…
Former Indian cricket team spinner Anil Kumble was left surprised by BCCI’s decision to cancel the practice game ahead of the first Test match against Australia in Perth starting November…
Indian wrestler-turned-politician, Vinesh Phogat, hung up her boots after the heart-breaking disqualification from the Paris Olympics. Vinesh looked set to win at least a silver medal in the 50kg freestyle…
Kylian Mbappe was always going to leave an enormous void when he left Paris Saint-Germain, and the French side are struggling in this season’s Champions League without the goals of…
Legendary Indian batter Sunil Gavaskar has made his prediction for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia. India need to win at least four Tests out of their remaining five in…
Harry Wilson struck twice in stoppage time to give Fulham a dramatic 2-1 victory over west London rivals Brentford on Monday. Vitaly Janelt had blasted the Bees in front against…
Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City will struggle to overcome a mounting injury crisis but encouraged the English champions to bounce back in Tuesday’s Champions League trip to Sporting Lisbon. City…
Lazio continued their bid to crack Serie A’s top four with a 2-1 win on Monday over struggling Cagliari, who finished the match in Rome with nine men. Mattia Zaccagni…
The top wicket-taker for the India vs New Zealand Test series, Ajaz Patel, ran riot with the ball as the tourists secured a 3-0 series sweep against the Indians. The…
Aleksandar Mitrovic scored three times on Monday as Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal beat Iranian side Esteghlal in the AFC Champions Elite to maintain their 100 percent start to the competition.…
Arsenal’s sporting director Edu Gaspar resigned on Monday, citing his desire to “pursue a different challenge” after spearheading the Gunners’ revival in recent years. The former midfielder, who was part…
Former Pakistan cricket team star Basit Ali was all praise for Rishabh Pant and said that the India wicket-keeper batter should be sold for Rs 50 crore in the IPL…
England cricket team skipper Michael Vaughan was left stumped by an information shared by Pakistan great Wasim Akram on commentary during the first T20I encounter between Pakistan and Australia in…
New Zealand won their first Test series when they beat hosts Pakistan 1-0 in three matches in 1969 under Graham Dowling. But it was only in the 1980s and 1990s…
India suffered an embarrassing 3-0 home series whitewash for the first time in history, at the hands of New Zealand, following a 25-run win for the Kiwis in the third…
Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has suggested that India should appoint a new captain for the entire Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia if Rohit Sharma is unable to make it…
The Indian cricket team has faced a lot of criticism after suffering a 0-3 whitewash against New Zealand in the recently-concluded Test series. The Rohit Sharma-led side was completely outplayed…
Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen recently took to X to express his concerns about the declining quality of batting techniques in Test cricket. Pietersen highlighted the shift in focus towards…
Former captain Daniel Vettori termed New Zealand`s 3-0 Test series win on Indian soil as his country`s greatest achievement while ex-batter Ross Taylor said he did not think of a…
Rohit Sharma-led Team India had a disappointing Test series against New Zealand which made it tough for them to qualify for the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-2025 final. As a…
Legendary speedster Wasim Akram made a bold assertion that Pakistan possesses the potential to overcome India on turning tracks in Test cricket. India, long hailed as masters of securing victories…
The demanding Test series in South Africa concluded in early January 2007, and by the month’s end, India was gearing up for a bilateral ODI series against the West Indies,…
A dominant Chennaiyin FC returned to winning ways in style as they pumped in five goals to register a crushing 5-1 victory over Jamshedpur FC in the Indian Super League…
Shakib Al Hasan, the star Bangladesh all-rounder, has been asked to undergo an official review of his bowling action by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). This request came…
Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen recently took to X to express his concerns about the declining quality of batting techniques in Test cricket. Pietersen highlighted the shift in focus towards…
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma came under fire Monday as India chewed over a 3-0 Test series home defeat to New Zealand, with critics calling the team ageing and low…
Australia etched its name into the history books by becoming the most successful team against Pakistan in the ODI format after playing a thriller at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground…
New Zealand’s (NZ) historic 3-0 series whitewash against India has been met with high praise, particularly for the leadership of new captain Tom Latham. Former New Zealand fast bowler Shane…
Former captain Daniel Vettori termed New Zealand’s 3-0 Test series win on Indian soil as his country’s greatest achievement while ex-batter Ross Taylor said he did not think of a…
Concerning indicators emerged as India`s batting unit struggled against overseas spinners on home soil, following a historic whitewash in the IND vs NZ Test series under Rohit Sharma`s captaincy. With…
The gruelling Test tour of South Africa had finished in early January of 2007 and towards the end of that month, India were playing West Indies in a bilateral ODI…
Peruvian footballer Jose Hugo de la Cruz Meza, 39, lost his life after being struck by lightning during a local tournament match in Chilca, Huancayo Province. The fatal strike occurred…
India great Sunil Gavaskar has said that the results speak for themselves when it comes to judging new head coach Gautam Gambhir‘s tenure so far. Gambhir has been at the…
Former New Zealand batter Ross Taylor said they didn’t think of a 3-0 clean sweep over India in the Test series in their ‘wildest dreams’ as Tom Latham-led side completed…
Team India’s horrific 0-3 series defeat against New Zealand in the Test series has seen questions being raised on Rohit Sharma‘s future as the team’s captain in the longest format.…
Australian quick Josh Hazlewood expressed that India’s rare series whitewash at home to New Zealand could “awaken a sleeping giant” as they prepare to take on the ICC World Test…
The mega auction of the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) is likely to be held in Riyadh at the end of November, according to the sources.…
Rohit Sharma and Co.’s loss in the India vs New Zealand home series has led to lot of introspection. For a team which has been almost invincible at home, the…
Legendary Indian cricket team captain Sunil Gavaskar heavily criticised the batting approach adopted by the Rohit Sharma-led side after their 0-3 Test series whitewash against New Zealand. The Indian batters…
Former Australian captain Ian Chappell has made a staunch criticism about the footwork on display by Indian and English batters in Test cricket. India’s batting has come under severe scrutiny…
Son Heung-min was included in the South Korea squad named Monday for World Cup qualifiers this month, with coach Hong Myung-bo vowing to “protect his health”. The Spurs and South…
Following the series defeat against New Zealand, Team India skipper Rohit Sharma said that the poor form of batsmen is a cause of concern for the national team ahead of…
The fire-works have already started even before the senior Indian cricket team has landed in Australia. The India vs Australia series is often considered one of the most marquee series…
An Australian Rules umpire has been suspended for dressing up as Osama bin Laden at an end-of-season function, the sport’s governing body said Monday. Leigh Haussen will not be allowed…
Skipper Pat Cummins kept his cool under pressure with a gritty unbeaten 32 to steer Australia to a nervy two wicket defeat of Pakistan in the first of three one-day…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli‘s barren run with the bat has been a major cause for concern for Team India, as they slumped to a humiliating 0-3 home series whitewash…
As Team India’s batting order crumbled against New Zealand’s spin attack in Wankhede, Rishabh Pant carried the team’s slender hopes of a consolation win solely on his shoulders. The wicket-keeper…
The Indian cricket team has received another major blow. After the clean sweep 3-0 loss against New Zealand at home, the Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team’s next assignment is an…
India will be playing host to England, Australia, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe in the newly-announced women’s 2025-2029 Future Tours Programme, which outlines matches for the fourth edition of the ICC Women’s…
Retired Australia opener David Warner believes opener Cameron Bancroft’s planted front foot while batting against pacers is a technical flaw which will lead to him struggling against India’s bowling attack…
Indian kudo player Sohail Khan created history by becoming the first Indian player to win a medal at the senior level in international kudo events. Sohail won a bronze medal…
India’s hope of averting a humiliating 0-3 whitewash at home for the first time ended in less than two sessions on Sunday. India suffered yet another batting collapse in pursuit…
With their sights on the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025, Pakistan is preparing to begin their ODI series against Australia under Mohammad Rizwan`s leadership. After being appointed as the captain, Mohammed…
New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra revealed a rare text message he received from his father, expressing pride in the batter’s achievements after the Black Caps notched a “special” Test series win…
Worrying signs were all on display after India’s batting unit found itself exposed on their home turf against the overseas spinners after the Rohit Sharma-led side endured a historic Test…
Former Australia wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist has said the way in which India will bounce back from 3-0 Test series defeat to New Zealand will be fascinating to watch when they…
Anil Kumble, the legendary leg-spinner of India and former head coach, has expressed serious concerns about the batting struggles of the team in their 3-0 Test series loss to New…
The mega auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season is expected to be held in Riyadh at the end of this month, according to sources. All ten franchises…
After facing a series of defeats against Sri Lanka and New Zealand, Team India`s head coach Gautam Gambhir is under immense pressure just after his appointment. He was appointed to…
Team India has been facing severe criticism after facing the historic clean sweep against New Zealand in a three-match Test series. Chasing 147 on Day 3 of the third Test…
Replacing a player of Kane Williamson’s stature can be a daunting task but Will Young, who played a pivotal role in New Zealand’s historic 3-0 Test series win in India,…
Former Australia wicket-keeper Ian Healy believes the India A players were up to something with the ball which led to the controversial ball change during day four of their first…
India ‘A’ wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan was embroiled in a ball-change controversy, facing accusations of “inappropriate behaviour” during their seven-wicket defeat to Australia ‘A’ on the final day of the first…
Some things in life never happen. The sun never rises from the west, politicians never stop manipulating voters, and India don’t lose 3-0 in Test cricket at home. Scratch out…
New Zealand skipper Tom Latham called his team’s 3-0 clean sweep over India at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday a “massive achievement.” “After the first Test , it was pretty…
Rohit Sharma‘s form and batting technique has come under immense scrutiny from ex-cricketers and cricket pundits, particularly after India collapsed to a 3-0 series whitewash defeat to New Zealand under…
Former South African wicketkeeper-batter AB de Villiers expressed his dissatisfaction at a controversial dismissal of Rishabh Pant on Day Three of the third and final Test of the three-match series…
Nagpur-based fan Dipak Patel is disappointed with the way Rohit batted against NZ in the Mumbai Test. However, Patel, 22, is confident that the opener will get back to form…
Under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy, India witnessed their first whitewash at home as the Tom Latham-led New Zealand team outclassed the hosts in the third and final Test at the Wankhede…
Before the start of their international home season a month and a half back, India needed six victories in ten Tests to guarantee their place in the final of the…
The highest possible break in a frame of snooker is 147. That requires the cueist to follow each of the 15 reds with a black, then pick off the six…
Former New Zealand cricketer turned broadcaster Simon Doull had made heads turn when he said in 2018 that Shubman Gill will have a longer career playing for India than Prithvi…
Team India’s catastrophic performance against New Zealand in the 3-match Test series against New Zealand has raised many questions about the players’ preparation. India comprehensively defeated Bangladesh in a 2-match…
Jack Miller admitted Monday he was lucky to walk away from a nasty crash at the Malaysian MotoGP, with his team saying it was a stark reminder of the dangers…
Dani Olmo scored twice on his first start as he comes back from injury as Barcelona beat local rivals Espanyol 3-1 on Sunday to move nine points clear at the…
India suffered a 25-run defeat at the hands of New Zealand in the third and final Test of the series on Sunday, incurring an embarrassing 0-3 series sweep. However, it…
Australia vs Pakistan 1st ODI, Live Updates: Pakistan have lost their second wicket as Abdullah Shafique got dismissed by Mitchell Starc for 12. Currently, Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam are…
Australia vs Pakistan 1st ODI Live Streaming: After a morale-boosting victory against England in the final two Tests of the series, Pakistan gear up for the Australian adventure Down Under.…
Atalanta brought Serie A leaders Napoli down to earth with a bump with a 3-0 victory on Sunday as Ademola Lookman grabbed two goals. Napoli were hoping to open up…
One of India’s finest wicket-keepers of all time, Wriddhiman Saha has announced his decision to hang his boots from all forms of the game. In a post on social media,…
Moises Caicedo‘s strike denied Manchester United victory in their first Premier League game since sacking Erik ten Hag as Chelsea claimed a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford on Sunday. Interim…
Mohamed Salah dropped a cryptic hint about his Liverpool future on Sunday as the Egypt star said he would never forget the feeling of scoring at Anfield “no matter what…
Legendary Indian cricket team batter Sunil Gavaskar believes that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are going through a bad patch of form but added that people should not “read too…
Team India’s stalwarts tasted dirt once again as New Zealand spinners ran riot in the second innings of the Wankhede Test. Chasing a target of 147 runs to win the…
Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has criticised the pitch conditions where the India-New Zealand Test series was played. In the second and third Tests, New Zealand spinners outperformed Indian spinners,…
India lost their top position in the World Test Championship standings, slipping to second place after suffering an embarrassing home series defeat to New Zealand on Sunday. India lost to…
Unprecedented series defeats against Sri Lanka and New Zealand have placed Gautam Gambhir under immense pressure barely three months into his appointment as the head coach of the Indian team.…
After securing a Test series win against India in India, New Zealand skipper Tom Latham said that the true magnitude of this victory will sink in once they are back…
Moises Caicedo’s strike denied Manchester United victory in their first Premier League game since sacking Erik ten Hag as Chelsea claimed a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford. Interim boss Ruud…
Punjab Kings have retained wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh ahead of the upcoming mega auction, alongside Shashank Singh. Having been with the franchise since 2019, Prabhsimran has scored 756 runs in 34…