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Pakistan slumped to a humuliating 10-wicket against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi. Spinners Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Shakib Al Hasan took seven wickets between them to secure Bangladesh’s maiden win over Pakistan…
Both Dabang Delhi TTC and Athlead Goa Challengers will have a point to prove when they meet for the first time in Ultimate Table Tennis 2024 at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor…
India’s participation in the 2025 Champions Trophy — set to take place in February-March next year, is still unknown. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has cleared…
USA’s Major League Baseball catcher, Danny Jansen, registered a never-seen-before feat in the sporting world, as he went on to play for two teams in the same match. It all…
India’s top player Sumit Nagal crashed out of the US Open, the last Grand Slam of the season, after suffering a straight-set defeat against Dutch player Tallon Griekspoor in the…
Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) president Rohan Jaitley has rubbished reports suggesting that he might become the next BCCI secretary if Jay Shah is elected chairman of the International…
Star wicketkeeper batter KL Rahul is set to be retained by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season 2025, but not as a captain. IANS…
The warm-up matches for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup were announced on Tuesday, with India set to play West Indies and South Africa in their preparations for the marquee…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi refused to mince words when asked about his opinion on the team’s harrowing 10-wicket defeat against Bangladesh in the Rawalpindi Test. It…
Indian opener Smriti Mandhana has signed with Adelaide Strikers for the upcoming 10th season of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), revealed the team on Tuesday. The classy left-hand batter…
Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant return to their home ground as they square off against former champions Bengaluru FC in the second semi-final of the 2024 Durand Cup at…
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali feels Shaheen Afridi should be rested after he delivered yet another underwhelming performance in the 10-wicket loss against Bangladesh in the opening Test. In the…
Star paddler Manika Batra survived the giant-slaying Ayhika Mukherjee to lead her team, PBG Bengaluru Smashers to 10-5 victory against Puneri Paltan Table Tennis in Ultimate Table Tennis 2024 at…
Coco Gauff powered into the second round of the US Open on Monday, launching her title defence with a 6-2, 6-0 victory over Varvara Gracheva as defending men’s champion Novak…
Pakistan were docked six points on the World Test Championship (WTC) table while Bangladesh were penalised three points for maintaining slow over rate during the first Test in Rawalpindi, the…
The Paris Paralympics begin on Wednesday with a spectacular opening ceremony in a city still on a high after the highly successful Olympics. A new generation of Paralympians will join…
Dani Parejo scored from a penalty rebound in the 10th minute of added time on Monday as Villarreal wrested top spot in La Liga from Celta Vigo with a 4-3…
Dusan Vlahovic scored twice as Juventus made it two convincing wins to start the Serie A season with a 3-0 victory at Verona on Monday. Thiago Motta‘s side, who started…
Team Pakistan became a laughing stock after they lost against Bangladesh in the first Test of the two-match series on Sunday in Rawalpindi. It was a dreamy day for the…
Dominic Thiem admitted he will miss the “high” of winning after his Grand Slam career came to an end at the US Open on Monday on the same Arthur Ashe…
As the global cricketing spectrum inches closer to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction, many top players are under the spotlight over their future. India batter and Lucknow Super…
The Spain cricket team has registered a massive world record to its name. En route for the huge feat, the side surpassed India and Afghanistan besides eventually going past Malaysia…
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction promises to be a nail-biter, with many top players expected to join new franchises. Among the biggest names linked with a move…
The last season didn’t end on a happy note but senior India batter KL Rahul has expressed his intentions about being retained to Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka although…
In a notable advancement for Indian cricket, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Monday the introduction of prize money for the Player of the Match…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced point deductions for Pakistan and Bangladesh in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings due to slow over rates during the first Test…
The ticket holders turning up for the Durand Cup semifinal between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Bengaluru FC here on Tuesday will not be allowed to enter the stadium with…
England have launched a new white-ball era after dropping Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali from their forthcoming clashes against Australia. Bairstow and Ali have over 400 international appearances between them…
Seasoned Hong Kong spinner Ehsan Khan, who once dismissed Indian legend M.S Dhoni and current Pakistan captain Babar Azam in the Asia Cup, on Monday became the first bowler from…
Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff launch their US Open title defences on Monday, Serbian superstar Djokovic aiming to follow up his emotional Paris Olympics triumph with his first Grand Slam…
Following the loss against West Indies, South Africa captain Aiden Markram pinpointed what went wrong for his side in the middle overs. After suffering a loss in the first T20I,…
Cricket loyalists worldwide were stunned by the recent accusation against former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan in a murder case. The allegation was filed by Rafiqul Islam, whose son Rubel…
WFI President Sanjay Singh on Monday said India have the potential to win four to five medals in women’s wrestling at the 2028 Olympic Games but for that to happen…
Indian Super League side NorthEast United FC edged past local favourites Shillong Lajong FC 3-0 to qualify for the final of the Durand Cup in Shillong on Monday. First-half goals…
All-rounder Rashid Khan is a notable omission in Afghanistan’s 20-member preliminary squad for the one-off Test against New Zealand, to be played in Greater Noida next month. Rashid’s absence from…
In a significant development, the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) on Monday introduced prize money for player-of-the-match and player-of-the-tournament award winners in all women’s and junior cricket competitions at domestic level.…
A jersey belonging to US baseball legend Babe Ruth shattered the record for the most expensive piece of sports memorabilia ever auctioned on Sunday, fetching $24.1 million. The online auction…
After Shikhar Dhawan recently called time on his playing career across all formats, legendary India opener Sunil Gavaskar feels the left-handed opener’s retirement leaves cricket ‘poorer’. He added that injuries…
Bangladesh on Sunday inscribed a historic milestone by achieving their inaugural Test victory over Pakistan in the PAK vs BAN 1st Test at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The hosts` decision…
India will be taking on arch-rivals Pakistan on October 6 here as per the revamped fixtures of the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup released by the ICC on Monday. The…
Jay Shah, the current BCCI secretary, is reportedly leading the race to be the next ICC chairman. The current head Greg Barclay, who is eligible to serve a third term…
Pakistan`s lead pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi took to his official “X” handle to announce the birth of his first child. He shared a picture of his toddler`s hand gripping the…
Pakistan were docked six points on the World Test Championship (WTC) table while Bangladesh were penalised three points for maintaining slow over rate during the first Test in Rawalpindi, the…
One of the greatest footballers of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo has broken many records on social media ever since he announced the launch of his YouTube channel ‘UR Cristiano’. Ronaldo…
After announcing retirement from international and domestic cricket, former Team India player Shikhar Dhawan has now joined Legends League Cricket. Shikhar Dhawan is well known for his aggressive batting style…
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Monday vowed to fix problems in Pakistan cricket following the national team’s shock defeat to Bangladesh in the first Test, saying “changes are on the…
PBG Bengaluru Smashers vs Puneri Paltan TT, Ultimate Table Tennis 2024, Live Updates: PBG Bengaluru Smashers will be taking on Puneri Paltan TT in their next Ultimate Table Tennis 2024…
Haider Ali, Pakistan’s only para-athlete participating in the upcoming Paris Paralympics, departed for the French capital along with his coach Akbar Ali on Monday. The opening ceremony scheduled on August…
Being prepared for any eventuality and remaining confident in his ability is 17-year-old pistol marksman Rudransh Khandelwal’s mantra in life as he embarks on a journey to bring glory from…
Prince William hailed Sven-Goran Eriksson as a “true gentleman” as tributes poured in following the former England manager’s death on Monday. Eriksson passed away surrounded by his family after revealing…
Former Pakistan head coach Mudassar Nazar on Monday called Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials a bunch of confused people, who do not learn from mistakes. Mudassar’s comment came in the…
Former Pakistan cricketer Waqar Younis has been recruited as one of the mentors of the five Champions Cup sides on a three-year contract. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) released an…
Pakistan were docked six World Test Championship (WTC) points for slow over rate during the opening Test match against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi. The Shan Masood-led side was found guilty of…
Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi said his heart is full and he will forever be thankful to his wife Ansha Afridi after the couple welcomed their first child – Aliyaar.…
Geoffrey Boycott, the former England opener, has advised young off-spinner Shoaib Bashir to learn from Nathan Lyon’s bowling videos, as he believes the Australia veteran is the most superior off-spinner…
Sri Lanka cricket team spinner Prabath Jayasuriya almost recreated Shane Warne‘s famous ‘Ball of the Century’ to dismiss Harry Brook on Day 2 of the first Test match against England…
Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has joined the Legends League Cricket (LLC) just days after announcing his retirement from international and domestic cricket. Dhawan who established himself as a modern-day…
BCCI secretary Jay Shah is likely to become the nest ICC chairman. According to several reports, he has emerged as the leading candidate to succeed Greg Barclay in the top…
Seasoned Indian shuttler HS Prannoy on Monday said he is taking a break from the sport to allow his body to fully recover from the effects of chikungunya, which had…
S8UL Esports, India’s leading esports and gaming content organization, further solidified its position as a global leader in gaming content creation by winning the ‘Content Group of the Year’ award…
Both U Mumba TT and Ahmedabad SG Pipers will be aiming to grab their second win of Ultimate Table Tennis 2024 when they meet at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium…
The Pakistan Cricket Board on Monday named stalwarts Misbah-ul-Haq, Saqlain Mushtaq, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shoaib Malik and Waqar Younis as mentors of five teams taking part in the Champions Cup domestic…
Cricket fans around the world were left utterly shocked when former Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan was accused in a murder case. The case was reportedly filed by Rafiqul Islam…
Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan on Monday joined the Legends League Cricket (LLC) following his retirement from international cricket. Having announced his retirement on Saturday, the 38-year-old southpaw can now…
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa navigated his match against the reigning world champion Ding Liren with remarkable ease, holding him to a draw in the sixth round of the Sinquefield Cup,…
Pakistan crumbled inside two sessions on Day 5 fight to concede the first Test against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi on Sunday. Bangladesh, riding on their lead of 117 runs in the…
Incisive bowling by Tess Flintoff (3-39) and Charli Knott (3-34), who both grabbed three wickets each, helped Australia ‘A’ defeat India ‘A’ by 45 runs in the unofficial one-off women’s…
The Pakistan Cricket Board has named 22-year-old Fatima Sana as their captain, replacing Nida Dar for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in UAE from October 3-20. The 37-year-old…
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma on Sunday fondly remembered the contributions of Shikhar Dhawan, the significant other of a holy trinity that dominated bowlers with aggression and aura, and said…
Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hasan Shanto on Sunday described his team’s first-ever Test win over Pakistan as a “special one” in the given circumstances the country is going through. “It was…
Joe Root found himself channeling his “inner Nasser Hussain” after England found themselves in a taxing run chase of 205 in a tricky slow pitch against Sri Lanka in the…
England fast bowler Mark Wood has been ruled out of the remainder of the Test series against Sri Lanka after scans confirmed a right thigh muscle strain, team management announced…
As Pakistan cricket team hits an all new low, one of its discarded stars, Ahmad Shehzad, didn’t mince words in his criticism on social media. Shehzad has been criticising the…
Defending Premier League champions Manchester City are said to be interested in Copenhagen striker Orri Oskarsson as a backup to Erling Haaland after the departure of Julian Alvarez. Orri is…
India dasher Suryakumar Yadav will turn up for Mumbai in their Buchi Babu contest against TNCA XI, beginning in Coimbatore on Tuesday, with an aim to get his Test career…
Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar feels Virat Kohli could’ve continued leading the Test team for a longer period. Kohli stepped down as the Test captain of Team India in…
Pacer Darcie Brown, who has recovered from her foot injury, was on Monday named in Australia’s 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup even as the defending champions left out…
Just a day after cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle slammed IndiGo Airline for troubling an elderly couple over blocked seats during a flight, Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has come out all…
Just a day after cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle slammed IndiGo Airline for troubling an elderly couple over blocked seats during a flight, Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has come out all…
Manav Thakkar’s spirited fightback went down in vain as U Mumba TT lost their second tie of Ultimate Table Tennis 2024 to debutants Jaipur Patriots 6-9. Manav partnered Maria Xiao…
Led by Achanta Sharath Kamal, Chennai Lions bounced back in style from their previous loss in Ultimate Table Tennis 2024 by defeating Dabang Delhi TTC 8-7 at the Jawaharlal Nehru…
Armand Duplantis and Jakob Ingebrigtsen thrilled spectators as they set world records at the Silesia Diamond League meeting on Sunday. Duplantis celebrated in his usual exuberant style as he set…
A video of out-of-favour West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite is going viral on social media. The clip that is being surfaced has put Brathwaite in a poor light as the…
South Africa collapsed from a winning position to lose by 30 runs to West Indies in their T20 international on Sunday, with the Caribbean side taking an unassailable 2-0 lead…
The Pakistan men’s cricket team suffered arguably its worst defeat ever in the history of Test cricket, going down by 10 wickets against Bangladesh in their own home. The embarrassing…
Paris has chosen the iconic Champs-Elysees avenue and the historic Place de la Concorde to host the opening ceremony for the Summer Paralympics on Wednesday. The prestigious avenue sweeping through…
Spanish champions Real Madrid earned a 3-0 win over Real Valladolid in La Liga on Sunday as Kylian Mbappe made his Santiago Bernabeu bow without finding the net. Atletico Madrid…
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia starred as Napoli got their first win under Antonio Conte on Sunday by beating Bologna 3-0, while Roma slumped to a shock 2-1 home defeat to Empoli. Georgia…
Nicolas Gonzalez signed for Juventus from Fiorentina on Sunday in a deal worth a potential 38 million euros ($42.5 million) as the Turin giants continue to revamp their squad for…
The US Open brings down the curtain on the 2024 Grand Slam season with newly minted Olympic gold medallist Novak Djokovic aiming to add to his cache of major titles…
Olympic wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was disqualified from the 50-kg final match in the recent Paris games, was honoured with a gold medal by the Sarvkhap Panchayat here on Sunday.…
Arne Slot extended his perfect start as Liverpool manager with a 2-0 win against Brentford on his Anfield debut, while Noni Madueke hit a hat-trick and then apologised for a…
Pakistan’s hopes of winning their first match in the ongoing cycle of the World Test Championship (WTC) were dashed on Sunday as Bangladesh registered a 10-wicket win in the series-opener…
Pakistan captain Shan Masood on Sunday defended the decision to select four pace bowlers and no specialist spinner for the first Test, which the hosts lost to Bangladesh by 10…
Pakistan’s loss to Bangladesh in the first Test in Rawalpindi on Sunday has led to some strong reaction from former players. Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 10 wickets to register their…
After suffering a loss against Bangladesh in the first Test match, Pakistan skipper Shan Masood accepted that his side made mistakes in Rawalpindi. Shan Masood failed to showcase his skills…
Former Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim showcased his exceptional batting skills by smashing 191 runs against Pakistan in the first Test match. With his record-breaking partnership with Mehidy Hasan, Bangladesh dominated…
Arne Slot enjoyed a winning bow as Liverpool boss at Anfield with Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah scoring in a 2-0 win over Brentford on Sunday. The Reds join Manchester…
Following the retirement of Shikhar Dhawan, former Team India coach and director Ravi Shastri expressed his views on the left-hander`s career. Ravi Shastri took to Twitter and shared his views…
Spanish champions Real Madrid earned a 3-0 win over Real Valladolid in La Liga on Sunday as Kylian Mbappe made his Santiago Bernabeu bow without finding the net. The French…