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India ‘A’ bowlers led a spirited fightback but Australia ‘A’ tightened grip on the unofficial one-off women’s Test, with the hosts’ overall lead surging to 192 runs here on the…

Marcus Trescothick, the interim head coach of England, is open to taking the full-time coaching role of the white-ball teams. Currently, Trescothick’s tenure will last till the T20I and ODI…

Tributes flew thick and fast for Dara Pochkhanawalla during a condolence meeting in honour of the former journalist, umpire and cricket administrator organised by the Sports Journalists’ Association of Mumbai…

Veteran India opener Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, two years after he last donned the national jersey. The 38-year-old said he leaves the scene a…

Sarabjot Singh, who partnered with Manu Bhaker to win India’s first ever Olympic medal in a mixed shooting event, on Saturday said they “barely” got to train together in the…

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik said fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is like a Kohinoor diamond for the national team, adding that being entrusted with the responsibility of captaincy will increase…

Pakistan assistant coach Azhar Mahmood revealed on Friday that they didn`t use spinners on day three of the first Test match against Bangladesh because there was grass on the pitch…

As India opener Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket on Saturday morning, former players showered tributes to the decorated cricketer on his illustrious cricketing career. Taking…

Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket on Saturday. The left-handed batter took to social media to post a video message where he announced his decision and…

Four days before the Paris Paralympic Games begins, the Paralympic flame will on Saturday be lit next to the English hospital where the idea for the competition was born. The…

Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket through a video message on social media on Saturday. During his illustrious career with the Indian cricket team, Dhawan played…

Nicholas Pooran smashed an unbeaten 65 from 26 balls as the West Indies defeated an experimental South Africa side by seven wickets in their T20 international at the Brian Lara…

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said his side had achieved “perfection” after thrashing Montpellier 6-0 on Friday to continue their strong start to life without Kylian Mbappe. Bradley Barcola scored…

Granit Xhaka praised his side’s “pure mentality” as Florian Wirtz’s goal in the 11th minute of stoppage time snatched a 3-2 win for reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen at Borussia Moenchengladbach…

Coco Gauff is embracing the pressure and privilege of defending her US Open title — with the help of elite Olympians and at least one encouraging TikTok commentator. “Obviously coming…

Pakistan vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Day 4, LIVE Updates: Bangladesh fought their way back into the game on Day 3, ending on 316/5 at stumps, trailing Pakistan by 132 runs.…

Veteran India opener Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from all forms of cricket two years after he last donned the national jersey, saying that he leaves the scene a content…

India’s seasoned opener, Shikhar Dhawan, on Saturday, announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket. The 38-year-old brought the curtains down on his illustrious career by taking to Instagram and…

Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from domestic and international cricket on Saturday. The left-handed batter took to social media to post an emotional message for fans where he announced his…

Away from the chaos, star India batter Virat Kohli is spending time with his family in London. In a viral video, Kohli was seen catching a train somewhere in London,…

Not one, not two, but three Super Overs. Yes, you heard it right. History unfolded in the ongoing season of the Maharaja T20 Trophy as a match between Bengaluru Blasters…

Tennis world number one Jannik Sinner said Friday he was relieved to escape a doping ban after twice testing positive for a banned substance, even though “in my mind I…

Former Sri Lanka batsman Kumar Sangakkara heaped praises on England`s batsman Harry Brook by saying that he loves the simplicity of his technique. Coming in at 125/4 while aiming to…

Aryna Sabalenka, whose 2024 season opened in triumph at the Australian Open only for heartache and injury to intervene, has found renewed joy as she aims to close the year…

England finally saw off Angelo Mathews as they pressed for victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test at Old Trafford on Friday. Sri Lanka were 204-6 in their second…

Bengaluru FC will face defending champions Mohun Bagan in the second semifinal of the Durand Cup after the two teams secured contrasting wins in their respective last-eight clashes on Friday.…

Former Swedish tennis player Peter Lundgren, who also coached Roger Federer early in the Swiss player’s career, has passed away at the age of 59, his family said Friday. “One…

British driver George Russell set the fastest time in practice at the Dutch Grand Prix on Friday, with local hero Max Verstappen complaining of a lack of pace as he…

Star Indian wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav recently revealed that the death of Australian spin legend Shane Warne two years ago felt like the loss of a family member to him.…

Following speculation going viral on social media which suggested that the families of players and the team’s coaching staff traveled with the team on Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) expenditure, assistant…

Pakistan assistant coach Azhar Mahmood revealed on Friday that they didn’t use spinners on day three of the first Test match against Bangladesh because there was grass on the pitch…

Star India batter Jemimah Rodrigues on Thursday said her maiden foray into women`s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) will help her tackle pressure situations better in the upcoming T20 World Cup.…

Star India batter KL Rahul triggered a huge wave of speculations on social media through his recent Instagram post. “I have an announcement to make, stay tuned…”, Rahul wrote on…

New Zealand pacer and Test captain Tim Southee feels that Kane Williamson and Devon Conway will not miss a lot of cricket for the side even after turning down their…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Friday that fans have been allowed free entry at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium for the remainder of the first Test between Pakistan and…

Uruguayan football club Nacional’s defender Juan Izquierdo collapsed on the pitch and had to be taken to the hospital for treatment during the second leg of the Copa Libertadores Round…

Recovering from dengue, Team India pacer Umran Malik said that he is now feeling better and is now fully focused on preparations ahead of the Duleep Trophy starting on September…

Gout Gout, a 16-year-old sprinter, left spectators stunned after running 100 metres in just 10.2 seconds at this year’s Queensland Athletics Championships in Australia. Gout, born in Australia to Sudanese…

Mikel Arteta will hold talks with Arsenal over extending his contract once the transfer window closes next week. Arteta’s current deal with the Gunners expires at the end of this…

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is hopeful Dani Olmo can make his debut for the club on Saturday against Athletic Bilbao. The playmaker signed from RB Leipzig this summer has not…

The numbers will favour Jay Shah to mount the saddle as the next ICC Chairman but there is no clarity if he decides to join the world governing body, who…

Britain’s Lando Norris was fastest in the first practice session for the Dutch Grand Prix Friday, pipping home favourite Max Verstappen in wildly unpredictable weather conditions on the Zandvoort circuit.…

Liverpool manager Arne Slot said on Friday he was relaxed about his new club’s lack of transfer activity after inheriting a “very good team” at Anfield. Slot has the unenviable…

England cricket team mentor Paul Collingwood was impressed with a fan after he took a one-handed catch while holding a pint of beer during Day 3 of the ongoing 1st…

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham is set to miss around a month according to Spanish reports after suffering a calf injury in training on Friday. “Following tests carried out today…

There has been a lot of discussion lately over star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah becoming the Indian cricket team skipper in the near future. In a recent interaction, Bumrah said…

Indian javelin throw star Neeraj Chopra has revealed that an advice to “stay relaxed” from his Kenyan counterpart Julius Yego proved decisively helpful in calming his racing mind before he…

In a rare sight, Jharkhand captain and star wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan was seeling rolling his arms during a Buchi Babu invitational tournament match against Hyderabad in Chennai. In a viral…

Indian race walker Bhawna Jat has been handed a 16-month ban by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) on Friday for whereabouts failures. The 16-month ban will commence from the date…

English champions Manchester City have completed a one-year deal to re-sign Ilkay Gundogan from Barcelona. Gundogan returns to City after having won five Premier League titles and one Champions League…

There can be some trouble brewing in the England dressing room as a report claimed that Andrew Flintoff will not be a part of the national side’s coaching staff for…

Australian Jack Doohan, son of five-time 500cc motorcycling world champion Mick Doohan, will drive for Alpine next season, the struggling Formula One team announced Friday. The 21-year-old has been promoted…

India A bowlers led a spirited fightback but Australia A tightened grip on the unofficial one-off women’s Test, with the hosts’ overall lead surging to 192 runs here on the…

Arsenal’s Premier League title aspirations face an early test away at bogey team Aston Villa on Saturday, while Manchester United’s defence are set for a stiff examination at Brighton.After a…

Sri Lanka’s opening Test against New Zealand at Galle next month will be a six-day affair with the provision of a rest day owing to the presidential election in the…

Avani Lekhara would have never taken up shooting if not for the persuasion of her parents two years after a catastrophic car mishap left her paralysed waist down and confined…

India’s T20 World Cup-winning skipper Rohit Sharma said that he is “not going to stop” from winning big trophies for his country after their latest accomplishment and thanked his “three…

After Enzo Maresa and Chelsea FC confirmed that Raheem Sterling and a few other players who are not in the new head coach’s plans for the season, Crystal Palace have…

England vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test Day 3 LIVE Updates: A brilliant knock by wicket-keeper batter Jamie Smith ensured that England took a first innings lead in the first Test…

England vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test Day 3 LIVE Updates: A brilliant knock by wicket-keeper batter Jamie Smith ensured that England took a first innings lead in the first Test…

A murder case has been filed against Bangladesh cricket team all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, according to a report by Dhaka Tribune. The case was reportedly filed by Rafiqul Islam whose…

Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo continues to extend the boundaries of social reach, as his new YouTube channel ‘UR – Cristiano’ smashed several records within just one day of being…

Star wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan was denied his double century in the first innings of the ongoing 1st Test against Sri Lanka by Pakistan captain Shan Masood, who declared the innings…

India Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara will not return to Sussex for next year’s County Championship after the English club side opted to relieve him to retain the services of Australian…

Spinners Minnu Mani and Priya Mishra shared nine wickets between them as India ‘A’ bundled out Australia ‘A’ for a paltry 212 to gain a massive upper hand on Day…

Australia’s fast-bowling all-rounder Cameron Green said he is eager to take up greater bowling workload in the upcoming home summer, especially in the longer format, citing that his body is…

The legendary Rahul Dravid acknowledged that sometimes a little bit of luck can heavily impact the outcome of big matches, citing India’s heartbreaking defeat in the ODI World Cup final…

New Zealand Test captain Tim Southee has said that India’s fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been brilliant in his showings across all three formats and added the pacer has been…

Batting great Matthew Hayden feels Rishabh Pant will be a key player for India when they travel to Australia for a five-Test series later this year owing to his “muscle…

Wicketkeeper Jamie Smith pushed England into a 23-run first-innings lead over Sri Lanka in the first Test here on Thursday by hitting 72 not out as his team reached 259…

Indian cricketer KL Rahul remains one of the most talented batters in the country. The last couple of years, however, haven’t been the best for Rahul from the performance point…

Indian pacer Umran Malik said that he feels better after recovering from dengue and is focused on preparing for the Duleep Trophy, which will start from September 5 onwards. Umran…

The camaraderie between Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam was on full display on Day 2 of the first Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh on Thursday. The duo shared a…

Defending champions Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff will headline the US Open competition, the final Grand Slam competition of the year, starting from August 26, with Jannik Sinner and Iga…

Former England batter Marcus Trescothick, who will be serving as Three Lions’ interim head coach for the white-ball series against Australia at home next month, said that he has not…

The legendary Rahul Dravid acknowledged that sometimes a little bit of luck can heavily impact the outcome of big matches, citing India’s heartbreaking defeat in the ODI World Cup final…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is mulling a dedicated fund of at least USD 15 million for Test cricket that will help increase the players’ match fee and address the…

Former India wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik left fans fuming on social media after failing to pick MS Dhoni in his all-time India XI. Issuing a clarification on the blunder, Karthik…

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso said Thursday that Bayern Munich are the Bundesliga title favourites this season, despite his side’s incredible league and cup double last campaign. “For me, the…

Star Indian cricket team batter Virat Kohli recently completed 16 years in international cricket and his illustrious career is filled with sensational records and accolades. Over the years, he has…

AC Milan CEO Giorgio Furlani said Thursday that Rafael Leao will not leave the Serie A club for Barcelona as rumours swirled about a possible move for the Portugal winger.…

Afghan student Basit Wali Hotak travelled hundreds of kilometres overnight to Kabul on Thursday for the chance to glimpse his cricket hero, Rashid Khan, on a home pitch. The Shpageeza…

The Paralympics begin in Paris on Wednesday, putting on display the talents of remarkable athletes in a city still riding the wave of the highly successful Olympics. A new generation…

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Day 3, First Test LIVE Updates: Bangladesh will be hoping to survive Day 3, as they try and recover after Pakistan amassed 448 in the first two…

Women wrestlers continued to raise the Indian tricolour high at the ongoing U17 World Wrestling Championships on Thursday as four gold medals were secured by the contingent. For India, Mansi…

After a torrid start to the first day of the opening Test against Bangladesh, Pakistan rode on centuries from Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan to put a big first innings…

Chelsea secured their first victory under new coach Enzo Maresca with a 2-0 victory over Servette in their Conference League play-off round first leg on Thursday. The hosts struggled to…

France is set to have a record number of participants in the Champions League this season, just as Ligue 1 risks drifting into decline due to a financial crisis overshadowing…

Kylian Mbappe‘s La Liga debut for Real Madrid did not go as planned as Los Blancos drew at Mallorca last weekend, with coach Carlo Ancelotti believing the Spanish champions lacked…

Fresh from his second-place finish in the Paris Olympic Games 2024, India’s star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra failed to bag the top-podium spot yet again, salvaging the second spot in…

Former Indian head coach and batting legend Rahul Dravid opened up on a potential Bollywood gig in future. Dravid, considered one of the finest batters to have not lifted a…

Catching is one aspect of cricket that needs focus and practice to perfect. Time and again we have seen even the best fielders in the game drop routine catches. Some…

Lancashire batter Harry Singh was one of the three substitute players to take the field for England on Day 1 of their ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka at Old…

Archana Kamath will dearly miss donning the Indian jersey, but the table tennis player is determined to serve the country in a “different way” in the future, helping to shape…

Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finished second in the Lausanne Diamond League as he recovered in time to produce a season’s best effort of 89.49m in his last attempt…

Lord’s, famously known as the ‘Home of Cricket,’ is set to host its inaugural women’s Test match between India and England in 2026, as announced by the England and Wales…

Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel knocked brilliant centuries to guide Pakistan to an imposing 448-6 declared before Bangladesh closed the second day on 27-0 in Rawalpindi on Thursday. Rizwan`s unbeaten…