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England have moved off the bottom of the ICC World Test Championship standings and kept in touch with the competition pacesetters with a comprehensive 241-run victory over the West Indies…
As the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squads for the tour of Sri Lanka, some bold decisions were taken. The decision to pick Suryakumar Yadav…
Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam picked South Africa legend AB De Villiers as the best batter he has played against during his career. Babar recently appeared in an interview…
As Gautam Gambhir addresses the media in his first press conference since taking over the job from Rahul Dravid, some grueling questions are awaited to be answered. Gambhir, who has…
The Indian cricket team’s upcoming tour to Sri Lanka will be the first assignment for newly-appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir, who has replaced Rahul Dravid in the role. Days after…
England Test captain Ben Stokes gave a funny reaction after spotting his look-alike in the crowd during his team’s second Test match against West Indies at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. The…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on July 18 announced the squads for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour. Among the surprise omissions was Ruturaj Gaikwad. The right-handed…
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been making headlines for months. Since his arrival at Mumbai Indians, as the captain of the franchise, Hardik has found it hard to remain away…
Rafael Nadal lost his first final in two years on Sunday as the Spaniard went down 6-3, 6-2 to Portugal’s Nuno Borges at the clay-court Bastad Open. The Spanish tennis…
England thrashed the West Indies by 241 runs in the second Test at Trent Bridge on Sunday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in a three-match series. The West Indies,…
In an episode of Jio Cinema`s “When Athletes Pick Up Another Sports”, former India spinner Harbhajan Singh and boxer Vikas Yadavs chose each other`s profession. With just a week left…
Legendary England cricket team batter and captain Geoffrey Boycott had to be readmitted to the hospital just days after undergoing surgery for throat cancer. An official statement was issued on…
On the occasion of Guru Purnima, India`s legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar wished the coaches head to the Paris Olympics 2024. The Paris Olympics is set to start on July 26…
India pacer Mohammed Shami has rebuked a media outlet for putting out false reports concerning him and former India spinner Amit Mishra and urged the media to verify the source…
Star India batter Suryakumar Yadav was seen practising ahead of the upcoming Sri Lanka tour, which will be starting on July 27. Ahead of Sri Lanka tour, Suryakumar took to…
Oscar Piastri claimed his maiden Formula One victory on Sunday when he finished ahead of his McLaren team-mate Lando Norris, after a vexed radio argument produced an extraordinary finish to…
India’s tour of Sri Lanka for a white-ball assignment truly marks the beginning of a new era under head coach Gautam Gambhir. In the T20I side, Suryakumar Yadav has been…
Just as Hardik Pandya thought his career is on the path of revival, with T20 World Cup 2024 triumph, the all-rounder dealt with a big setback in the shortest format.…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday announced financial assistance to the Paris Olympics-bound Indian athletes, contributing Rs 8.5 crore to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA)…
Team India after securing the first win of the Women`s Asia Cup 2024 against Pakistan is all set to lock horns with UAE. The Asia Cup 2024 IND W vs…
India head into the Paris Olympics 2024 aiming to better their record tally of seven medals from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Two medals in wrestling, one each in badminton, weightlifting…
Pakistan cricketer Hasan Ali has strongly stated that they are prepared to play the 2025 Champions Trophy on home soil without Team India, if the latter does not agree to…
Paris Olympics 2024 Live Streaming and Live Telecast: While the 2024 Paris Olympics officially begins on Friday, July 26, India’s events will start a day earlier with archery on July…
There have been speculations about Rishabh Pant moving out of his Indian Premier League franchise Delhi Capitals ahead of the mega auction for the upcoming edition, sources have told IANS…
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi is likely to invite India to a T20I bilateral series at a neutral venue in 2025. However, the board (PCB) seems adamant on…
The Olympics is the grandest sports stage of all, and the 2024 Paris Olympics will see a couple of new sports added to the competition. Some sports which debuted in…
Contrasting fifties from skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Richa Ghosh were complemented nicely by the bowlers as India notched up a massive 78-run win over UAE in their second match of…
Former South Africa fast bowler Morne Morkel is likely to become the next bowling coach of the Indian cricket team, according to a News18 report. The report claimed that discussions…
India’s Yuki Bhambri and his French partner Albano Olivett clinched the men’s doubles title at the Swiss Open ATP Tour tennis tournament with a hard-fought win over Ugo Humbert and…
Team India all-rounder Hardik Pandya remained tight-lipped on things that made him the talk of the town except for fitness, his impassive countenance masking his feelings as he tackled myriad…
Indian cricket team fast bowler Mohammed Shami took to social media to blast ‘fake’ media reports that claimed he took a dig at Amit Mishra for the latter’s comments on…
While recalling the incident from Indian Premier League 2022 in which Hardik Pandya shouted at him, star India pacer Mohammed Shami spoke his heart out. Notably, both of them were…
Young India spinner Shreyanka Patil has been ruled out of the remainder of the on-going Women’s Asia Cup T20 tournament after fracturing the fourth finger of her left-hand. Shreyanka, who…
England vs West Indies 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Updates: Despite taking the lead after the first innings, West Indies find themselves on the back foot, as England ended Day…
Pacer Mohammed Shami played a pivotal in Team India’s brilliant outing at the ODI World Cup 2023. India remained unbeaten in the entire tournament but ended up losing against Australia…
IND vs UAE Women LIVE Cricket Score: Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues took up the rescue act, after India lost three wickets in the powerplay against UAE. India openers Shafali…
India vs UAE, Women’s Asia Cup 2024 Live Streaming: The Indian women’s cricket team continue their 2024 Women’s Asia Cup campaign, as they face the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in…
Captain Wanindu Hasaranga has spoken about the friendly atmosphere within the team as Kandy Falcons prepare to play the Qualifier 2 of the Lanka Premier League 2024 in Colombo on…
A last-wicket stand of 71 gave the West Indies a handy lead in the second Test as England paid the price for their failure to wrap things up with the…
Dominant India will be eager to perfect their tactics further while warding off United Arab Emirates which also can push them firmly towards the semi-finals of the women’s Asia Cup…
Team India is all set to enter it’s new era under the guidance of former batter Gautam Gambhir, who has been appointed as the new head coach. Gambhir, who is…
Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has strongly defended his teammate Arshdeep Singh after former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq questioned the young pacer’s ability to generate reverse swing during the T20 World…
Hosts Sri Lanka started their campaign in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup on a positive note, beating Bangladesh by seven wickets here on Saturday. After restricting Bangladesh to a modest…
Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has questioned spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and Abhishek Sharma’s exclusion from Men in Blue’s squad for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour. In the T20I squad, Abhishek’s…
The adductor niggle that has troubled Neeraj Chopra in the past couple of months “is fine” now and the reigning Olympic champion has entered the high intensity phase of his…
Following India`s win over Pakistan to kickstart their Women`s Asia Cup campaign, Indian opener Smriti Mandhana met a specially-abled fan and gifted her a smartphone as a mark of appreciation…
India officially have 35 medals in the Olympics. But two of them – their first two medals – are dubious, and carry a lot of doubt around them. 124 years…
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya saw his world turn upside down quickly as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squad for the tour of Sri Lanka.…
South Sudan’s basketball team nearly delivered a stunning upset to a United States team of NBA superstars on Saturday before losing 101-100 in an Olympics warm-up game in London. LeBron…
Jordi Alba‘s goal in the 75th minute gave Inter Miami a 2-1 home victory over Chicago Fire on Saturday to extend their lead at the top of the MLS standings,…
Former doubles world number one Leander Paes and tennis broadcaster, actor and player Vijay Amritraj became the first Asian men inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Saturday.…
Not just the Indian senior cricket team, changes are expected in the National Cricket Academy too, according to reports. The NCA in Bengaluru is an important institution in Indian cricket.…
Jasprit Bumrah has been a phenomenal performer for the Indian cricket team and he played a massive role in guiding them to the T20 World Cup 2024 triumph. He has…
The plethora of talent that Indian cricket has often made it difficult for players to retain a sustained place in the national team. While Rinku Singh became the victim of…
The T20 World Cup 2024 was a momentous occasion for the Indian cricket team. Not only because they won it, but due to the fact that it marked the end…
When will MS Dhoni announce his retirement from cricket? This is a question that still remains to be answered. The wicketkeeper-batter called time on his international cricket career in August,…
Contrary to speculations throughout Saturday that Rishabh Pant could be moving out of Delhi Capitals (DC) ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, sources have told IANS firmly that the…
Indian cricket team fast bowler Mohammed Shami was a standout performer in the 2019 ODI World Cup but he was not included in the playing XI for the semifinal clash…
Abhishek Nayar and Ryan ten Doeschate are set to join the support staff of newly-appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir during IND vs SL series, starting from July 27. Nayar, who…
Hosts Sri Lanka started their campaign in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup on a positive note, beating Bangladesh by seven wickets in Dambulla on Saturday. After restricting Bangladesh to a…
In a heartwarming gesture, star India batter Smriti Mandhana gifted a wheelchair-bound girl a mobile phone after the team’s match at the ongoing women’s T20 Asia Cup tournament in Dambulla.…
Appointed captain of the Indian men`s T20I team, middle-order batter Suryakumar Yadav has thanked fans and supporters for the outpouring of love and support and said the role brings a…
Legendary footballer Bhaichung Bhutia on Saturday told the All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) executive committee that he is resigning from his membership of the technical committee, alleging that the panel…
Lando Norris grabbed pole position ahead of his team-mate Oscar Piastri for the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday as McLaren locked out the front row of the grid for the…
The Indian men’s hockey team reached Paris ahead of the Olympics 2024 on Saturday evening. The official X handle of Hockey India shared the news with the fans, marking the…
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur wants her side to play fearless cricket to claim an eighth consecutive women`s Asia Cup title, having set the tone with a commanding win over arch-rivals…
Royals Sports Group-owned franchise Paarl Royals on Friday revealed England`s batter Joe Root as one of their main signings for the 2025 season of the SA20. The 33-year-old veteran joins…
Former Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Khalid Mahmood believes India will not travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy early next year. “They are very very slim chances they will…
He left the Caribbean basking in the glory of his success in India`s triumphal march to their first ICC tournament title in 11 years. However, in a mere three weeks,…
Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif threw support behind all-rounder Hardik Pandya for T20I captaincy after Suryakumar Yadav was named captain for the tour of Sri Lanka. Interestingly, young batter Shubman…
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Saturday announced the appointment of Spaniard Manolo Marquez as head coach of the Indian men’s football team. Marquez is currently the head coach…
Former World Cup winning captain Kapil Dev has said veteran duo Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are “irreplaceable” in the Indian team across formats and called them “as same as…
It’s tough to be Hardik Pandya at this point of time. The star all-rounder, who played a big role in Indian cricket team winning the 2024 T20 World Cup, has…
Livid at being denied accreditation for the Paris Games, India’s Korean archery coach Baek Woong Ki on Saturday said he would not continue after his contract expires on August 30,…
Australian hockey player Matt Dawson has made the ultimate sacrifice to be at the Paris Olympics by having part of his finger amputated in order to play. The 30-year-old, who…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) said it has been keeping a watch on the security situation in Bangladesh, the venue of the women’s T20 World Cup later this October. The…
England vs West Indies 2nd Test Day 3 Live Updates: West Indies will resume the proceedings from 351/5 on Day 3 of the ongoing second Test against England in Nottingham.…
Team India’s premier spin-bowling all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja found himself out of the ODI squad for the Sri Lanka series. With there being just 6 ODIs in Team India’s schedule before…
Deepika Kumari is torn between two worlds. One where the doting mother longs to be with her 19-month-old daughter Vedika, and another where the ace Indian archer craves for an…
Twenty-four personnel from the armed forces, including ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and two women participants, are among the 117 Indian athletes who are set to test their mettle at…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are all set to appoint Abhishek Nayar and Ryan Ten Doeschate as assistant coaches of the Indian cricket team, according to…
Alick Athanaze and Kavem Hodge both compiled fifties as the West Indies checked England’s progress in the second Test at Trent Bridge on Friday. At the time of going to…
Following the appointment of Suryakumar Yadav as T20I captain for the tour of Sri Lanka, former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has expressed his support for all-rounder Hardik Pandya to assume…
Opener Samjhana Khadka made a breezy, unbeaten fifty and pacer Indu Barma grabbed three wickets as Nepal outclassed UAE by six wickets to make a winning start to their campaign…
Rohit Sharma & Co’s recent triumph in the T20 World Cup has given the Indian women’s team much-needed belief and confidence to continue its pursuit of winning a maiden ICC…
Contenders India started their Women’s T20 Asia Cup title defence on a rousing note, demolishing arch-foes Pakistan by seven wickets here on Friday. India bundled out Pakistan for a below-par…
The 2024 Olympics is set to bring an unprecedented windfall for athletes competing in Paris Games. It isn’t just the Gold, Silver and Bronze medals that the athletes will be…
Star batter Virat Kohli is undoubtedly one of the greatest batters, not only in India but in the entire world. Known for aggressive style of batting, Kohli has broke numerous…
India pacer Arshdeep Singh feels that the legacy left behind by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s T20I retirements will be remembered for generations. The duo ended their shortest format career…
India pacer Arshdeep Singh labelled the recent T20 World Cup title triumph as his favourite match of his career. The fast bowler played his first ICC final against South Africa…
Former Indian cricket team spinner Harbhajan Singh pointed out three massive exclusions for the upcoming T20I and ODI series against Sri Lanka. Harbhajan took to social media to express his…
Indian cricket team fast bowler Mohammed Shami, who has been out of action since ODI World Cup 2023, returned to the nets recently. After a brilliant outing with the ball…
The Pakistan Cricket Board has turned down requests for No Objection Certificate from senior players Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi to participate in the Global T20 League,…
Indian cricket team fast bowler Mohammed Shami has finally addressed the rumours involving him and tennis star Sania Mirza. Various social media posts speculated that Shami and Sania are about…
Buenos Aires apologized to France after Argentina’s vice president called the European country “colonialist” and its people “hypocrites” in an argument over alleged racist chants by Argentine footballers. President Javier…
Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has lambasted a Pakistan cricket fan and journalist Farid Khan for comparing Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan with former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and asking…
McLaren’s Lando Norris outpaced world champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull to top the times in Friday’s second free practice session, run in hot conditions, ahead of this weekend’s Hungarian…
Rafael Nadal fought into the semi-finals of the Bastad Open on Friday as he defeated Argentina’s Mariano Navone 6-7 (2/7), 7-5, 7-5 in three hours and 59 minutes. The 22-time…
Alexander Zverev claimed a season-leading 43rd win on Friday with a straight-sets victory over Zhang Zhizhen of China to edge closer to back-to-back titles at his hometown Hamburg tournament. The…
During the T20 World Cup 2024, former Pakistan captain Inzamam ul Haq made a strange claim against Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh. He indirectly said that the left-arm pacer was tampering…