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India`s Jemimah Rodrigues’ membership at Mumbai`s Khar Gymkhana has been terminated due to her father`s religious activities, as reported on Tuesday. According to the Indian Express, the club, one of…
As India collapsed to 46 all out in the first Test against New Zealand, former India cricketer Manoj Tiwari criticised not only India’s selection, but also the apparent lack of…
Top-order batter Prithvi Shaw has been left out of the Mumbai squad for their next Ranji Trophy 2024-25 match against Tripura owing to fitness and disciplinary issues. The match is…
Bangladesh were battling to save the first Test against South Africa on Tuesday after reaching 101-3 at stumps and still needing another 101 to avoid an innings defeat. Mahmudul Hasan…
Former England captain Alastair Cook is hopeful about Joe Root going all the way to becoming the leading run-scorer in the history of Test cricket by dethroning the legendary Sachin…
India chess veteran Tania Sachdev urged state governments to come out and support players in different sports in order to maintain and develop a pipeline of young players. Sachdev, who…
The legendary Pullela Gopichand and Vimal Kumar on Tuesday slammed the decision to exclude sports such as badminton from 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games and urged the country to not send…
Vinesh Phogat responded to allegations from Sakshi Malik that the protest against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh developed cracks when “people close to” Vinesh…
Khar Gymkhana has revoked the membership of Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues. The decision was made unanimously during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Gymkhana, following complaints from several members…
Indian middle-order batting veteran Cheteshwar Pujara continues pushing his case for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 selection, as he overtook England legend Herbert Sutcliffe to become the player with the fourth-highest…
Former Australian opener David Warner has revealed that he is ready to reverse his retirement from Test cricket if Australia call on him to fill a vacancy at the top…
Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Lucknow Super Giants are among the IPL franchises who have submitted bids to acquire teams in the English Cricket Board-run…
The Indian cricket team, known for its domination at home, was given a reality heck by New Zealand i the first Test in Bengaluru. The Rohit Sharma-led side was dismissed…
With a semifinal spot already secured, India will look to reaffirm their dominance when they take on Bangladesh in their final Group A match of the SAFF Women’s Championship in…
England on Tuesday picked Rehan Ahmed as a third slow bowler for the series-deciding final Test against Pakistan on a dry Rawalpindi pitch which is expected to take spin. The…
When India tour Australia for a five-match Test series in November, Virat Kohli could be in for a surprise challenge. That’s what Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne believes, who said that…
Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman is likely to escape with a reprimand for criticising the PCB ahead of the squad announcement, where it planned to drop former skipper Babar Azam for…
BCCI Secretary Jay Shah could end up being the ICC chair for two terms of three years each instead of three terms of two years each, which is the current…
India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said on Tuesday that middle-order batters KL Rahul and Sarfaraz Khan are locked in a selection battle for the second Test against New Zealand…
Big-hitting all-rounder Liam Livingstone has been named as England’s captain in their upcoming ODI series against the West Indies as regular skipper Jos Buttler misses out due to a slight…
Mumbai opener Prithvi Shaw, who scored debut centuries in the Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy and Test cricket, has lost his place in the Mumbai team. Moments after Mumbai’s nine-wicket win…
The flightless Kiwis found their wings and flew away with the Women’s T20 World Cup on Sunday night, leaving a crestfallen South Africa in their wake in the final. It…
South African captain Laura Wolvaardt had a memorable World Cup on a personal level, as she not only led the team efficiently, but also spearheaded batting, emerging as the tournament’s…
New Zealand hailed one of the country’s finest weekends in its sporting history on Monday after the triple success of winning the Women’s T20 World Cup, a rare Test triumph…
Ajinkya Rahane’s Mumbai won the state derby, outclassing Ruturaj Gaikwad’s Maharashtra by nine wickets in their Group ‘A’ Ranji Trophy encounter at the Mumbai Cricket Association’s Bandra-Kurla Complex ground on…
More than three-and-a-half years after he last played a Test, Washington Sundar has been added to the Indian squad for the last two matches against New Zealand. That his addition…
International hockey will return to the capital after a 10-year gap when Olympic bronze-medallists India take on world champions Germany in a two-Test bilateral series starting in New Delhi on…
Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam claimed 5-49 as Bangladesh hit back to leave the first cricket Test against South Africa in parity despite being bowled out for 106 in its first…
The Indian cricket team suffered an embarrassing eight-wicket loss at the hands of New Zealand in the first Test of the three-match series at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. A poor…
Australian skipper Pat Cummins is determined to “make amends” against India in the upcoming five-match Test series, as he aims to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in…
Former England opener and recent International Cricket Council (ICC) Hall of Famer Alastair Cook expressed his admiration for the Three Lions’ highly-attacking and positive ‘Bazball’ brand of cricket under Test…
After losing the first Test to New Zealand by eight wickets in Bengaluru, Rohit Sharma-led India made a change in their squad. They added Washington Sundar in the team for…
Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants are among the IPL franchises who have submitted bids to acquire teams in the English Cricket Board-run…
Wicketkeeper-batter Polly Inglis earned her maiden call-up as recently-crowned Women’s T20 World champions New Zealand announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against India, beginning in Ahmedabad…
The ongoing Test series against New Zealand is a good opportunity for India to prepare for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar series against Australia. The five-match Test series will be played in…
The Pakistan vs England three-match Test series is perfectly poised at 1-1 after two matches at the Multan Cricket Stadium. The visitors won the first game by an innings and…
In a body blow to India’s medal prospects in the Commonwealth Games, key sports such as hockey, badminton, wrestling, cricket and shooting have been dropped from the 2026 edition by…
India’s victorious T20 World Cup 2024 campaign didn’t feature wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson in any many. Despite the fact that Rishabh Pant was making his return to the national side…
Bangladesh vs South Africa, 1st Test Day 2, Live Updates: South Africa will be resuming their innings from 140/6 on Day 2 of the ongoing first Test against Bangladesh in…
In what comes as yet another blow to Prithvi Shaw‘s cricketing career, the opening batter has been dropped from Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy squad. Though the team management didn’t provide the…
As debate and discussion regarding India’s Test team continues following their 46 all out collapse against New Zealand, a castaway man has delivered a reminder of his class. Cheteshwar Pujara,…
The 2016 Rio Olympics medallist Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik has unfolded some of the most heartwrenching chapters of her career in her memoir, Witness. Malik, who quit the sport a…
RB Leipzig host Liverpool in the Champions League on Wednesday as Jurgen Klopp’s recent past and not-too-distant future collide. The 57-year-old will not be there at the Red Bull Arena…
Brazil superstar Neymar returned to action on Monday following more than a year out, with the Al Hilal forward appearing as a second-half substitute in his side’s gripping 5-4 win…
Experienced pacer Mohammed Shami said it is a “big thing” that India captain Rohit Sharma took responsibility for misreading the pitch during the opening Test against New Zealand. India were…
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Monday he wants striker Kylian Mbappe to focus on scoring goals over pressing to help the team. The Spanish and European champions have…
Senior New Zealand batter Kane Williamson will not be available for the second Test against India in Pune as his rehabilitation from a groin strain is still not complete, the…
A funny video of fast bowler Navdeep Saini from the final day of the Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Tamil Nadu is going viral on social media. The player…
Rohit Sharma’s chat with Ravichandran Ashwin during the Bengaluru Test match against New Zealand has gone viral on social media. In the funny interaction, Rohit could be heard telling Ashwin…
India decided to include all-rounder Washington Sundar in the squad for the New Zealand Tests despite already having four specialist spin options. The decision was taken following the loss in…
Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar said the prestigious Ranji Trophy is being “greatly devalued” due to players being pulled out of state teams to participate in other tournaments. This season’s…
Ahead of the “Border-Gavaskar Trophy”, Australian star batsman Steve Smith said that Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne hated him opening for the side in the Test format as his presence…
The ICC Board has recommended changes to the term of its Chair and Independent Director to two terms of three years, which, if implemented, would mean doing away with the…
Team India captain Harmanpreet Kaur made the cut to the Women`s T20 World Cup 2024 team of the tournament on the back of her strong batting performances. The team is…
Team India star speedster Mohammed Shami reflected on his side`s heartbreaking loss against Australia in the finals of the ODI World Cup 2023 in Ahmedabad. He said that it was…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Team of the Tournament on Monday and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur is the only player from India who was…
Sarafaraz Khan was in his elements during the first India vs New Zealand Test in Bengaluru. With his team in precarious situation, Sarfaraz stepped up and scored his first Test…
Opener Abhishek Sharma struck a scintillating half-century after an excellent performance by the bowlers as a dominant India defeated UAE by seven wickets to enter the semifinals of the Emerging…
South Africa posted 140 for 6 on Monday in an action-packed first day of the opening Test, after Bangladesh collapsed to 106 all out with Kagiso Rabada celebrating being the…
Chennai Super Kings legend MS Dhoni has not yet confirmed his availability for the upcoming IPL 2025, revealed the franchise CEO Kasi Viswanathan. After CSK`s shocking exit from the IPL…
Ishan Kishan has been named in Ruturaj Gaikwad-led India A team which will tour Australia in November. “The Men’s Selection Committee has picked a 15-member India A squad for the…
New Delhi, Oct 21 Olympic bronze medal-winning former wrestler Sakshi Malik has said that Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia’s decision to accept exemption from the Asian Games trials last year…
New Zealand`s rising star Rachin Ravindra said that his Indian heritage helped him to play spin between during the first Test match against Team India. Rachin Ravindra was born to…
His fitness becoming a topic of swirling speculation, seasoned India pacer Mohammed Shami said on Monday that he is completely pain-free and is still not out of reckoning for the…
New Zealand won a Test in India for the first time in almost 36 years, beating the hosts in the opener of three-match series in Bengaluru on Sunday. The visitors…
South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada claimed his 300th Test wicket Monday as Bangladesh collapsed to 106 all out in 40.1 overs on the first day of the BAN vs…
Opener Sanat Sangwan hit a patient 83 as Delhi managed to deny Tamil Nadu an outright win and earn a point from their Ranji Trophy Group D match here on…
India’s star batter Shubman Gill’s name came under focus during a Netflix series ‘Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives’. In an episode of the recently-released season three of the series, there…
Indian pacer Mohammad Shami has showered praise on young pace sensation Mayank Yadav and called him the future of India bowling. Shami, who also declared himself 100% fit and ready…
World No. 1 Norwegian Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen will be the star attraction in the sixth edition of Tata Steel Chess India to be held here from November 13 to 17.…
The highly-anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction ahead for IPL 2025 may clash with the dates of the first Test between India and Australia. As per a report by…
England’s left-arm spinner Jack Leach admitted that he feared about his international career being over after being left out of the home summer games. Leach was out of action since…
Will Young and Rachin Ravindra put on an unbroken 75 to guide New Zealand to a first Test win in India for 36 years on day five of the rain-hit…
Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has spoken candidly about the heartbreaking loss to Australia by six wickets in the ODI World Cup final in November last year in Ahmedabad and…
Australia batter Steve Smith said that Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne “hated” him at the top order and wanted him to return back to his original batting position – No.…
Members of the New Zealand White Ferns cricket team which beat South Africa by 32 runs in the final of the Women`s T20 World Cup 2024 in Dubai on Sunday…
Despite India collapsing to 46 all out with the bat in the first Test against New Zealand, many experts felt that the Indian bowling was also not up to par,…
India A vs UAE, Emerging Asia Cup 2024, Live Updates: India A are chasing a target of 108 runs against UAE in their Emerging Teams Asia Cup match at Al…
India A vs UAE, Emerging Asia Cup 2024, LIVE Telecast: After thrashing Pakistan A in their opening clash, India A will be squaring off against United Arab Emirates (UAE) on…
Former England cricket captain Michael Atherton is one of the most respected pundits and commentators in the world. However, he made a rather interesting observation after India collapsed to 46…
Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman is likely to escape with a reprimand for criticising the PCB ahead of the squad announcement, where it planned to drop former skipper Babar Azam for…
India paid the price for getting all out for 46 in the first innings of the IND vs NZ 1st Test at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, their lowest-ever total at…
After a successful stint in the 2023-24 edition, Mizoram batter Agni Chopra has produced another stellar performance in the ongoing edition of the Ranji Trophy. Agni, who is son of…
Hockey is set to be axed from the 2026 Commonwealth Games as the host city of Glasgow looks to cut costs, several media reports here stated but both the the…
Ahead of Indian cricket team’s all-important Tour of Australia, that starts next month, the recent loss to New Zealand at home has raised a few doubts about whether the current…
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali wants Team India to drop star batter KL Rahul from the Test side once Shubman Gill is fit enough to play again. Gill missed the…
New Zealand hailed one of the country`s finest weekends in its sporting history Monday after the triple success of winning the Women`s T20 World Cup 2024, a rare Test triumph…
Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar lauded Sarfaraz Khan for his attacking 150 in the recent first Test against New Zealand, adding that his batting returns were even more remarkable than…
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has pointed out a big ‘Achilles’ heel’ in the Indian cricket team. As India suffered a thumping 8-wicket defeat to New Zealand, Ali not only…
India’s javelin star Neeraj Chopra pulled off a hilarious prank on his coach Klaus Bartonietz with a special video on Instagram. In the video, which featured Neeraj, Bartonietz and physiotherapist…
His fitness becoming a topic of swirling speculation, seasoned India pacer Mohammed Shami said on Monday that he is completely pain-free and is still not out of reckoning for the…
Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has criticized skipper Rohit Sharma’s tactical decisions following India’s first Test defeat to New Zealand in Bengaluru. Rohit faced significant backlash for his captaincy, particularly…
New Zealand veterans Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine, and Lea Tahuhu, affectionately dubbed the `grandmas` of their team, celebrated a momentous achievement on Sunday as the all-round White Ferns triumphed over…
Indian archer Deepika Kumari added sixth World Cup Final medal to her kitty with a silver in the Archery World Cup Final after a 0-6 loss to China’s Li Jiaman…
New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra said that his Indian heritage helped him tackle spin better during Kiwis’ win over India in the first Test. Rachin, born to Bengaluru parents in…
Over 100 professional female footballers from 24 countries have called for an end to FIFA’s sponsorship deal with Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest state-owned oil and gas company. In April…
There has been a lot of chatter surrounding MS Dhoni‘s future with the Chennai Super Kings in the upcoming IPL 2025. With the new IPL retention rules making Dhoni an…
Naomi Osaka’s season appears to be over after she said she will not play at next month’s Billie Jean King Cup finals because of injury. The four-time Grand Slam singles…
New Zealand hailed one of the country’s finest weekends in its sporting history Monday after the triple success of winning the Women’s T20 World Cup, a rare Test triumph in…
South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada took his 300th wicket and Wiaan Mulder bagged three others as Bangladesh collapsed to 60-6 at lunch on the first day of the opening…