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India’s head coach, Gautam Gambhir, along with cricketing stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant, was spotted together at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport as they prepared to leave for Kanpur…
Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan on Wednesday revealed that he didn’t have the “inspiration” left to take the domestic cricket route for a place in the national side and that…
Goals from Ezequiel Vidal and Filip Mrzljak helped Punjab FC defeat Hyderabad FC 2-0 and make it three wins in a row for the side in the Indian Super League…
Riding on a sensational century in his Test comeback, wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant on Wednesday re-entered the ICC Test rankings at an impressive sixth position but India skipper Rohit Sharma and…
The tickets for the Women`s T20 World Cup 2024 in the UAE went on sale on Wednesday with the cheapest ones costing as little as five UAE dirham(approximately Rs 114).…
The Green Park curator said on Wednesday that the wicket for the second Test between India and Bangladesh will be an ideal five-day pitch that will assist pacers in the…
The Indian round of the MotoGP championship was on Wednesday postponed to 2026 with the organisers citing “operational circumstances” as the reason behind another delay. The Indian Grand Prix was…
The All India Chess Federation announced a whopping Rs 3.2 crore in rewards for the historic 45th Olympiad-winning Indian teams during a felicitation ceremony in New Delhi on Wednesday. AICF…
Victoria captain Will Sutherland has confirmed Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell will be available for a couple of Sheffield Shield matches in the early part of the summer as the allrounder…
Akash Deep, the latest addition to India’s ever-growing pace battery, on Wednesday credited skipper Rohit Sharma for his seamless transition from domestic to international cricket and said the exceptional work…
As India gears up for the Women’s T20 World Cup, spinner Poonam Yadav shared her insights about the team’s possible combination and said that Deepti Sharma will play a key…
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction is expected to be held at the end of this year. Mega auctions often throw interesting combinations with the tricky part being…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded India’s young chess players for their historic achievement at the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, where both the men’s and women’s teams clinched…
The Indian cricket team has started training for the second India vs Bangladesh Test in Kanpur, that starts on Friday. India have already won the first Test with ease and…
Former India cricketer Veda Krishnamurthy on Wednesday said that the Women in Blue will be “very dominant” in the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. Earlier on Wednesday, the Indian…
The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) on Wednesday served a notice to wrestler Vinesh Phogat for whereabouts failure and sought an explanation within 14 days. All the athletes registered with NADA’s…
Jitesh Sharma could well pip Ishan Kishan for second wicketkeeper’s slot in the Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian T20 team which will play three T20Is against the Bangladesh starting October 6 in…
Former India cricketer and reputed pundit Sanjay Manjrekar has stated that he would like to see chinaman Kuldeep Yadav return to India’s playing XI for the second Test against Bangladesh…
Fresh from his exploits in India’s first-ever title-winning campaign at the Chess Olympiad, Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi has decided against defending his crown at the 10th Vugar Gashimov Memorial Chess Super…
Premier batter Virat Kohli and the flamboyant Rishabh Pant have once again been named in a jumbo 84-member Delhi`s Ranji Trophy probables list although the duo is unlikely to be…
After the first Test of the Indian vs Bangladesh in Chennai, the action now shifts to Kanpur. India would be aiming for a clean sweep in the two-match series at…
MS Dhoni is sort of enigma in Indian cricket. The most successful Indian captain ever, Dhoni is also a loved figure across the cricket world. But his connection with Chennai…
The Indian Olympic Association’s executive council meeting in New Delhi on Thursday is expected to be a heated affair with its members adding contentious items on the agenda, including the…
As the Women’s T20 World Cup draws near, spinner Poonam Yadav shared her thoughts on the Indian women’s team preparations and potential ahead of the tournament. She delved into India’s…
Riding on a sensational century in his Test comeback, wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant on Wednesday re-entered the ICC rankings at an impressive sixth position but India skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat…
Team India did win the first Test against Bangladesh by Chepauk comfortably, securing a 280-run triumph, but the result doesn’t hide away issues that still remain. Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah,…
Manchester City confirmed on Wednesday that Rodri suffered ligament damage to his right knee during their 2-2 draw with Arsenal, although the full extent of the injury remains unclear. The…
Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant’s re-entry in top 10 among batters and further upwards movement of stars Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jasprit Bumrah were the key highlights of the ICC Test Rankings…
India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir, wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant, and star batter Virat Kohli arrived at the team hotel in Kanpur ahead of the team’s second Test against Bangladesh, beginning on…
Drona Desai, 18, etched his name in the history books during a Diwan Ballubhai Cup under-19 tournament in Gandhinagar, Gujarat on Tuesday. At a tender age of 18, Desai smashed…
Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe on Wednesday said Shakib Al Hasan is available for the second Test against India, downplaying concerns around his fitness owing to an injury that he…
Gautam Gambhir is more relaxed compared to his predecessor Rahul Dravid, who had a “regimented” style of functioning, feels Indian team’s oldest member Ravichandran Ashwin. Dravid, who was in charge…
Harry Brook said he felt a sense of relief after his maiden one-day international hundred paved the way for his first win as England captain. Following heavy defeats by world…
They say all good things come to an end but the conclusion of a heroic football career came too soon for French defender Rafael Varane. After living the absolute highs…
On the day the Indian team arrived in Kanpur for the second Test against Bangladesh, beginning on Friday, the question in the minds of local fans was whether they will…
Harmanpreet Kaur feels the one-on-one sessions with sports psychologist Mugdha Bavare will help Team India enhance their performance during the women’s T20 World Cup starting in UAE on October 3.…
India hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh says he is looking forward to the two-match bilateral series against Germany as he feels the games on October 23 and 24 will be a…
Star India batter Virat Kohli has been added to Delhi’s probables list for the Ranji Trophy, which will commence on October 11 as part of the domestic cricket season in…
Jasprit Bumrah became the sixth Indian fast bowler to achieve 400 international wickets during the first Test against Bangladesh, as he picked up four wickets in the first innings and…
Test batsman Ajinkya Rahane, who led Mumbai to their 42nd Ranji Trophy title last season, will captain the national championships winners against Ruturaj Gaikwad’s Rest of India in the Irani…
Though India are yet to lift the women’s ICC T20 World Cup trophy, skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and head coach Amol Muzumdar reckon that they are well prepared for the ninth…
Recently, after India’s win over Bangladesh in the first Test, Ravichandran Ashwin revealed an interesting anecdote about the national team’s fielding coach. Dilip, who replaced R Sridhar as India fielding…
Joe Root will go down as England’s greatest batter in Tests even if he is not able to break Sachin Tendulkar’s gargantuan record of 15,921 runs, reckons his former teammate…
Australian captain Pat Cummins acknowledged that Rishabh Pant has been a “major influence” in India’s back-to-back Test series wins Down Under, stressing the need to keep the flamboyant wicketkeeper-batter “quiet”…
England Test skipper Ben Stokes said that he is open to a return to white-ball cricket under the newly-appointed coach Brendon McCullum, his trusted leader in the long format of…
Former Pakistan cricket team wicket-keeper batter Kamran Akmal urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to learn from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) amid the national team’s…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he had the responsibility to find a way of coping without key midfielder Rodri, who could miss the rest of the season due to…
Pakistan have named their 15-member squad for the first Test against England set to be played in Multan from October 7, including the 37-year-old spinner Noman Ali in place of…
Shooter Manu Bhaker scripted history last month as she became the first athlete of Independent India to win multiple medals at a single edition of the Olympic games. The 22-year-old…
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has warned national team head coach Gary Kirsten that he will be fired from his position after the Champions Trophy 2025. Pakistan have suffered a…
Former Australia cricketer Mark Waugh is considered by many to be one of the best slip fielders in modern cricket. Waugh played a major role in Australia’s dominance in the…
Indian cricket team stalwart Virat Kohli reached Kanpur ahead of the 2nd Test against Bangladesh on Tuesday. As expected, a huge gathering of people welcomed him to the hotel, with…
As the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) continues to make the franchises wait for the retention policy ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction,…
England fast bowler Mark Wood has been instructed to refrain from using his right arm for even the simplest tasks, including picking up his children, as he grapples with a…
Kylian Mbappe struck for the fourth consecutive game as Real Madrid survived a late scare to beat Alaves 3-2 in La Liga on Tuesday. Real Madrid, second, cut the gap…
Christopher Nkunku scored a hat-trick as Chelsea thrashed fourth tier Barrow 5-0 to reach the last 16 of the League Cup on Tuesday as a much-changed Manchester City edged out…
Ravichandran Ashwin starred with both bat and ball to guide India to a massive 280-run win over Bangladesh in the first Test of the series. The 38-year-old hit his sixth…
Como earned their first Serie A win in over two decades on Tuesday, stunning Atalanta 3-2 in a match which had been pushed back a day following a massive downpour…
England captain Harry Brook‘s maiden one-day international century revived his side’s series hopes against Australia as they beat the world champions by 46 runs at Chester-le-Street on Tuesday. Victory in…
Legendary Australian cricket team wicket-keeper batter Adam Gilchrist opened up about the exact moment when he decided to retire from international cricket. Gilchrist shocked the world by announcing his retirement…
Ravichandran Ashwin continues to defy age. At 38, he has just guided India to victory over Bangladesh in the first Test with not just six wickets with the ball, but…
Rishabh Pant made a brilliant comeback to Test cricket for the Indian cricket team as he scored a stunning century to guide his team to victory against Bangladesh in the…
After the Indian cricket team’s dominant 280-run victory against Bangladesh in Chennai, focus shifts to Kanpur where the second and final match of the series will be played. For the…
Former Australia great Adam Gilchrist and former England captain Michael Vaughan had their say on a very tricky question. The duo – who appear together on the Club Prairie Fire…
The ticket prices for the Lord`s Test involving India and England next summer have been increased again despite a tepid response from the fans for the game against Sri Lanka…
The ticket prices for the Lord`s Test involving India and England next summer have been increased again despite a tepid response from the fans for the game against Sri Lanka…
Australia captain Pat Cummins is well aware of the fact that Rishabh Pant has been a major influence in Team India`s back-to-back Test series victory. He further stated that it…
Having taken the All-India Tennis Association (AITA), the governing body for tennis in the country, to the court for violating the National Sports Code, former India player Somdev Devvarman said…
Australia all-rounder Cameron Green opened up on his opening slot ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He said that it depends where Steve Smith wants to bat and would not refuse…
Premier middle-order batter Sarfaraz Khan, wicket-keeper Dhruv Jurel and pacer Yash Dayal are set to be released from the Indian team for the Irani Cup in case they are not…
Fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi was on Tuesday recalled as the Pakistan selectors named a 15-member squad for the first Test against England beginning on October 7. Afridi, who was…
The feeling of near misses has haunted Harmanpreet Kaur for the long but the Indian captain feels that her team has been able to tick all the boxes in its…
The ticket prices for the Lord’s Test involving India and England next summer have been increased again despite a tepid response from the fans for the game against Sri Lanka…
Ahead of the highly anticipated ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, India Women’s opener Shafali Verma expressed her admiration for Australia’s Alyssa Healy, praising her batting performance during the powerplay.…
Not many would remember Pankaj Singh. But back in 2014, the tall pacer, who played for Rajasthan in domestic cricket, made his debut for India in England. he played just…
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) in charge of cricket operations Shahriar Nafees has said that Shakib Al Hasan won`t be `harassed unfairly` when he returns Bangladesh for the first time since…
As the anticipation around the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 grows, veteran Australian spinner Nathan Lyon explained his strategy to tackle star wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant’s attacking approach saying, “You got…
One of the most well-known names in white-ball cricket, Colin Munro has been instrumental when it comes to all things good for the Durban Wolves. The New Zealander who is…
India-born USA cricketer Milind Kumar has added a rather unique record to his name. He has become the first-ever batter in ODI cricket history to finish an innings with a…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday unveiled an all-female panel of match officials for the upcoming Women`s T20 World Cup 2024. A group of 10 umpires and three match…
India hammered Bangladesh by a massive margin of 280 runs in another home Test wrapped within four days at Chepauk on Sunday. It was India’s 41st win in 52 Tests…
Team India`s all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin hailed pacer Jasprit Bumrah by calling him “Kohinoor of Indian cricket.” Jasprit Bumrah was one of the stars from the first Test match against Bangladesh.…
Amid the rising trend of playing IPL among youngsters, former India pacer Dhawal Kulkarni stressed that playing domestic cricket is more important if the ultimate goal is to play Test…
Double Olympic medallist shuttler PV Sindhu will have South Korean great Lee Hyun Il as her consulting coach on interim basis as she bolstered her coaching team ahead of her…
Double Olympic medallist shuttler PV Sindhu will have South Korean great Lee Hyun Il as her consulting coach on interim basis as she bolstered her coaching team ahead of her…
Middle-order batter Sarfaraz Khan, wicket-keeper Dhruv Jurel and pacer Yash Dayal will be be released from the Indian team for the Irani Cup if they are not selected in the…
The Pakistan Cricket Board has agreed to form a two-member independent committee which will act as a conduit between the national team players, management and the board. PCB chairman Mohsin…
The Pakistan Cricket Board has agreed to form a two-member independent committee which will act as a conduit between the national team players, management and the board. PCB chairman Mohsin…
Arjun Tendulkar, Mumbai Indians cricketer and son of Sachin Tendulkar, turned 25 on Tuesday. Arjun is a left-handed bowler and is known to play decent with the bat too. While…
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) in charge of cricket operations Shahriar Nafees has said that Shakib Al Hasan won’t be “harassed unfairly” when he returns Bangladesh for the first time since…
The feeling of near misses has haunted Harmanpreet Kaur for the long but the Indian captain feels that her team has been able to tick all the boxes in its…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday unveiled the Rest of India squad for the upcoming Irani Cup clash against the Ranji Trophy champions Mumbai, scheduled…
Shreyas Iyer, star Indian cricket team cricketer, and his mother have bought a Rs 2.9 crore apartment whose size is 525 Sq Ft, according to a report in Hindustan Times.…
The biggest challenge for the New Zealand batters on their upcoming Test tour of India will be picking the turning ball and more so the odd one that skids through,…
India made history on Sunday, winning an unprecedented double gold at the 45th Chess Olympiad. Both the men’s and women’s team conquered the Olympiad, delivering India’s maiden gold medals in…
Team India`s all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin hailed newly appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir for his relaxed approach which has helped to maintain a lively environment in the dressing room. He also…
Team India`s star all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin shared a humorous conversation with captain Rohit Sharma. The all-rounder was awarded the “Player of the Match” award for his crucial contributions in the…
Ravichandran Ashwin continues to impress cricket lovers around the world. Arguably the most prolific spinner among active cricketers, Ashwin is also a dependable batter in home conditions. During the first…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed on Tuesday that Sarfaraz Khan will be released to play for Mumbai in the Irani Cup 2024 if he is…
Pakistan’s Shan Masood is likely to be retained captain for the upcoming home Test series against England, while Babar Azam is also assured of keeping his white-ball captaincy when the…