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Fresh from their historic 175-18 demolition of South Korea, the Indian women’s Kho Kho team secured their quarter-final berth with another commanding performance, overwhelming Iran by 84 points at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. The Women in Blue, demonstrating their tournament favorite’s status, dominated proceedings from the opening seconds to cement their position atop their group, as…

A football fan who mocked a dead player at a derby match has been banned and fined. During a game between Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United, Brandon Pedryc typed out “Where’s Baldock” in large letters on his phone and waved it at rival fans during the Championship game at Bramall Lane on 11 November last year. The…

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to delay the highly anticipated announcement of India’s 2025 Champions Trophy (CT) squad beyond the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) mandated deadline of Sunday (January 12). According to a report by Cricbuzz, the Indian cricket governing body is likely to ask for more time from the ICC…

Former India and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Manoj Tiwary has gone on a rant in criticism of current senior national team head coach Gautam Gambhir. Tiwary and Gambhir have been teammates in the past, not just in the Indian Premier League but also for the Delhi state team. As Gambhir faces criticism over his poor handling…

Yuvraj Singh was one of the greatest cricketers to ever play for India. He was instrumental in India’s win in the T20 World Cup 2007 and ODI World Cup 2011. Soon after leading India to their second ODI World Cup, Yuvraj was diagnosed with cancer, however, he was able to beat the disease and make a comeback…

Former Team India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh gave a befitting reply to a user on X, shutting him down for criticising him and Rohit Sharma amid the latter’s absence from the Sydney Test against Australia. The retired cricketer asked the user to listen to his interview and Rohit’s revelation on day two in Sydney, claiming that rarely does…

Virat Kohli took up the leadership responsibilities as India’s stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah left the field with a niggle on Day 2 of the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the SCG in Sydney. The extent or the nature of Bumrah’s injury remains uncertain, but HT can reliably confirm that the World’s No.1 fast…

There was no improvement in Virat Kohli’s form and India’s premier batsman once again departed for a below-par score in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Virat, who faced 69 balls, only managed to score 17 runs before he once again edged an outside-off delivery to get caught at slips off Scott Boland. The team had high hopes from Virat…

For Dallas Cowboys fans gathered at Cosm, a new sports venue just north of Dallas, the climax of the Nov. 24 National Football League game against the Washington Commanders delivered a heart-attack-worthy spectacle. Both teams were muddling through a 10-9 game until the fourth quarter, when a series of unlikely events turned things upside down. In the…

Earlier in 2024, when Rahul Dravid had confirmed that he would no longer extend his contract with the BCCI as the head coach of the Indian team, Gautam Gambhir emerged as the strongest candidate to replace the legend. And it seemed a fitting replacement with Gambhir heading into his new role on the back of an IPL…

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 is nearing its end. Australia and India are gearing up for the Sydney Test, and ahead of the crucial match, the visitors have everything to do. The batting lineup is under fire, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli both feeling the heat. The senior pros in the lineup underperformed in Tests in 2024,…

Such has been the impact of Jasprit Bumrah in the Border-Gavaskar trophy that Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese jokingly suggested a law that forces India’s pace spearhead to bowl “left-handed or off one step” against the home team. The right-handed Bumrah, considered as the world’s best fast bowler across formats, has caused plenty of trouble for the…

India had a great year in sports in 2024. Despite some big lows like Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification, and India’s first Test series loss in 12 years at home, there were multiple highs as well. India had a great Olympics campaign, with multiple medals, and many players almost coming close to a medal. A sport like chess fetched…

LeBron James on Monday said he hopes to finish his historic career off as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, remarks the NBA’s all-time leading scorer made on his 40th birthday. “That’s the plan. I would love for it to end here,” James told reporters after practice in Los Angeles. “I came here to plan the…

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli left the internet fuming as the star India batters once again failed to score big on Day 5 of the fourth Test encounter against Australia in Melbourne. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli left the internet fuming as the star India batters once again failed to score big on Day 5 of the…

Melbourne: India were bowled out for 369 in their first innings with Nitish Kumar Reddy scoring 114 as Australia took a 105-run lead in the fourth Test here on Sunday. Reddy made his runs off 189 balls with 11 fours and one six and was the last wicket to fall, caught by Mitchell Starc off Nathan Lyon…

Team India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy’s father touched Sunil Gavaskar’s feet before play in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). With Reddy scoring a hundred on day three of the decisive MCG Test, the 75-year-old said Indian cricket has a diamond in their hands due to them. The 21-year-old scored his maiden Test…

There’s a reason why even streamers like Netflix now want a piece of the live sports action. It’s what rules our viewing habits, as witnessed by Variety‘s annual list of the year’s 100 most-watched primetime telecasts. A full 75 out of those 100 slots went to sports (up from 56 last year), thanks to 45 NFL games…

Reddy, who made his Test debut for India in Perth last month, came out to bat at No. 8 in the ongoing Boxing Day Test at MCG and has scored his maiden red-ball fifty. The official X handle of the Indian men’s cricket team (@BCCI) shared an appreciation post for Nitish Kumar Reddy on Saturday, December 28,…

India are currently taking on Australia in the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 which is the much-awaited Boxing Day Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The most talked about moment from the match happened when Virat Kohli was involved in an altercation with 19-year-old debutant Sam Konstas. While walking past Konstas, Kohli pushed…

The contest between Sam Konstas and Jasprit Bumrah was a major highlight of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG. Konstas had a thunderous debut as the 19-year-old struck an excellent half-century in Melbourne on Thursday. Following Nathan McSweeney’s failure to grab the limelight, Australia called Konstas for the last two Test matches. The Aussie youngster once…

It seems as it the whole saga surrounding Manu Bhaker and her selection for the Bharat Ratna may be dawning to an end, as it has been leant that her name is likely to be added to the final list of the nominees after union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya is set to take a call on the…

India pacer Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of the last two Tests against Australia as he is yet to regain full fitness, the BCCI said on Monday. Shami, who last played for India in the ODI World Cup final in November, 2023, made a comeback from his right heel surgery during Bengal’s Ranji Trophy match against…

ICC ended the deadlock over the hosting of the Champions Trophy by stating that India will play their matches at neutral venue Dubai has been locked in as the neutral venue to host India’s matches in the Champions Trophy with a semi-final and the final also to be staged in the UAE if Rohit Sharma and Co…

Kuala Lumpur: Opener G Trisha made a doughty fifty before the left-arm troika of Ayushi Shukla, Sonam Yadav and Parunika Sisodia spun web around Bangladesh batters as India scored a 41-run win to emerge champions in the inaugural Women’s T20 U19 Asia Cup here on Sunday. On a spongy pitch, Trisha’s 52 off 47 balls (5×4, 2×6)…

Rickey Henderson, a 10-time All-Star and the all-time stolen base leader, died on Friday after a bout with pneumonia, multiple outlets reported. He was 65. Henderson played 25 seasons in the major leagues, stealing at least 100 bases on three occasions, including 130 steals in 1982 to break Lou Brock’s modern-day record for a single season. He…

The Champions Trophy impasse has finally ended as ICC has confirmed the hybrid model for the upcoming marquee event which is set to be held next year. After their refusal to play in Pakistan, India is all set to play their matches at a neutral venue yet to be decided by the ICC. As the Champions Trophy…

The BCCI on Friday shared a tribute video honouring Ravichandran Ashwin. The off-spinner announced his retirement from international cricket on December 18, 2024, after the third Test match between India and Australia at the Gabba ended in a draw. The news of Ashwin’s retirement came as a shock to many, given his remarkable consistency and invaluable contributions…

Anushka Sharma sent her love to Ravichandran Ashwin and his wife Prithi Ashwin after the superstar bowler announced his retirement from international cricket. On Wednesday, Ashwin surprised fans by announcing his retirement. The Indian Cricket Team’s official Instagram handle shared a moving video of him announcing his retirement followed by him meeting all the players in the…

Muscat: India’s goalkeeper Nidhi stole the limelight in the penalty shootout, making three sensational saves to help India overcome three-time champions China 3-2 (1-1) and clinch their second consecutive Women’s Junior Asia Cup hockey title here on Sunday. Nidhi’s heroics capped off a stellar performance, having already stood tall during regulation time by thwarting multiple attempts from…

Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is among 23 athletes whose competition artefacts have been inducted into the World Athletics Heritage Collection, currently on display in the online 3D platform of the Museum of World Athletics (MOWA). Chopra, who became India’s first Olympic gold medallist in athletics when he clinched the top podium finish at the Tokyo…

D Gukesh responded to Magnus Carlsen, who criticised the quality of the World Chess Championship final between the Indian and Ding Liren. D Gukesh reigned supreme in Singapore, as he defeated defending champion Ding Liren at the World Chess Championship on Thursday. The win made the Indian Grandmaster the youngest-ever world champion at the age of 18.…

Mohammed Siraj’s bail-switch act created a drama-filled episode on Day 2 of the third Test between India and Australia in Brisbane. Fresh after taking a 20 percent hit on his match fee over the on-field altercation with Australia batter Travis Head, Mohammed Siraj produced another act that is going to be talked about for long. The India…

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar is not impressed with the Australian crowd booing Mohammed Siraj following the spat with Travis Head in Adelaide. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is proving to be one hell of a spectacle and the five-match series between Australia and India is living up to everyone’s expectations. The marquee series reached a tipping point in…

ICC has finally approved a model for the Champions Trophy, with both PCB and BCCI happy with the development. After months of tussle, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have finally agreed on a hybrid model for the 2025 Champions Trophy. According to a report in India Today,…

Rwandan President Paul Kagame joined Max Verstappen on stage when the Red Bull driver collected the Formula One champion’s trophy for the fourth year in a row at an awards ceremony held in Africa for the first time on Friday. The 27-year-old was handed the trophy by International Automobile Federation (FIA) president Mohammed Ben Sulayem alongside Kagame,…

Indian teenager Gukesh Dommaraju shocked the world of chess on Thursday when he became the youngest world champion at the age of just 18. The Chennai-born prodigy defeated defending champion, China’s Ding Liren, in a dramatic match staged in Singapore which he had entered as the challenger. The FIDE World Chess Championship carries a $2.5m (£1.96m) prize…

FIFA confirmed the host nations of the 2030 and 2034 editions of the FIFA World Cup. The 2030 edition will be hosted by six countries across three continents in an edition that will mark the 100-year anniversary of the tournament. The mega tournament will return to the Gulf in 2034 with Saudi Arabia declared hosts. FIFA confirmed…

The ICC Champions Trophy consensus is far from over. BCCI has convened with the ICC that the Indian Cricket Team will not travel to Pakistan for the marquee event next year. The ICC Champions Trophy saga is far from over. BCCI already made their intentions clear to the ICC that the Indian Cricket Team won’t travel To…

Saudi Arabia has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2034 World Cup, sparking a major backlash against FIFA and the FA amid major human rights concerns regarding the kingdom Saudi Arabia is to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup – much to the fury of human and gay rights groups. Football ‘s international governing body handed…

Pakistan are slated to host the tournament as it is scheduled to kick off on February 19th. However, with India not travelling to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, they are likely to play their matches in Dubai. Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram made a surprise appearance at the Coke Studio show in Dubai for the Champions Trophy…

Virat Kohli’s poor run of form has been a worrying cause for India. The visitors lost the second Test to Australia in Adelaide and the Border Gavaskar Trophy is now tied at 1-1. Virat Kohli has endured a poor run of form in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. Except for a century in Perth, the 36-year-old’s struggle in…

Fresh setback for the Indian team, Mohammed Shami is unlikely to travel to Australia anytime soon. With the Indian team in desperate need of bowling reinforcements in Australia, the wait for veteran pacer Mohammed Shami to join the team continues. It looked like Shami could be ready to feature in the final two Tests of the series…

FIFA has delivered the sporting prize Saudi Arabia’s crown prince craved in the easiest of football matches to win – one without any opponent. Football has never seen a stadium as audacious and outlandish before. A futuristic cliff-top venue will be built 350m above ground when the $1.5trn NEOM megaproject springs up from the Saudi Arabian desert.…

A shortlist of six contenders has been announced for the 2024 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. Footballer Jude Bellingham, runner Keely Hodgkinson, darts player Luke Littler, cricketer Joe Root, Para-cyclist Sarah Storey and triathlete Alex Yee are the nominees. Voting will take place during the show on BBC One and the BBC iPlayer on Tuesday,…

Rohit, who managed scores of 3 and 6 in the the Adelaide pink-ball Test after dropping down the batting order, is being criticized by fans and former players for being subdued. New Delhi: ‘Let’s not doubt Rohit Sharma’s ability to bounce back’, said the legendary Kapil Dev, who also felt that under-fire India skipper doesn’t need to…

India pacer Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head were held guilty of breaching the world body’s code of conduct after a disciplinary hearing on Monday. The duo were involved in a heated argument on the second day of the Adelaide Test which became the highlight of the match that lasted less than three days. India pacer Mohammed Siraj…

An innings defeat looked on the cards when Australia reduced India, overnight 128 for 5 and still 29 runs behind hosts’ first-innings total of 337, to 148 for 7 when R Ashwin was bounced out. Adelaide: India weren’t 36ed this time but the loss was no less crushing. Not unlike the last time they played here, India…

Travis Head had a verbal spat with Mohammed Siraj on Day 2 of the second Test match, in Adelaide. Travis Head stole the show on Saturday, as he destroyed the Indian bowling line-up in Adelaide. Day 2 of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy pink-ball Test saw plenty of action, but it was Head who hogged the spotlight with…

It was easily the most disappointing draw of the match as very little happened in Game 10. The match is tied 5-5 with four classical games left What we have after seven draws on the trot is a match that’s down to just four classical games with the possibility of a tie-break looming. Easily the top contender…

As per a report, Mohammed Shami is set to receive his fitness clearance from the NCA and will be on a flight to Australia soon. Mohammed Shami is expected to be available for the final two Tests of India’s ongoing tour of Australia, a report claims. Shami is awaiting a fitness clearance certificate from the National Cricket…

The live coverage of day two of Australia vs India 2nd Test at the Adelaide Oval. A riveting day of red-ball cricket encapsulated the Adelaide Oval on day one of the second Test between India and Australia as the latter took control of the proceedings at the iconic venue. The home side were under immense pressure, especially…

Mike Tyson is being sued in a London court for nearly 1.5 million euros ($1.59 million) for allegedly breaking a deal to promote a gambling company in order to fight social media influencer-turned-prizefighter Jake Paul. Medier, a Cyprus-registered company that promotes online casino and betting company Rabona, is suing the former heavyweight champion and his company Tyrannic…

Lionel Messi has been named the 2024 Landon Donovan MLS Most Valuable Player following a campaign in which he captained Inter Miami to their first-ever Supporters’ Shield as top club in the regular season, the league said on Friday. In his first full MLS season after joining Miami in July 2023, Messi had 20 goals and 16…

The drawn match left both the players on an identical tally of 4 points each, still shy of 3.5 points in order to win the championship. Singapore: Indian challenger D Gukesh and defending champion Ding Liren of China played out their fifth draw on the trot in a nervy eighth game of the World Chess Championship to…

Tendulkar was speaking after unveiling the legendary coach Achrekar’s memorial Batting great Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday described his celebrated childhood coach Ramakant Achrekar as an “all-rounder” and a one-stop shop who was way ahead of his time when it came to teaching cricket as his coaching went beyond the field. Tendulkar was speaking after unveiling the legendary…

The future of the ICC Champions Trophy has been covered in a veil of uncertainty after India held firm on its stance not to send the men’s cricket team to Pakistan. Former spinner Harbhajan Singh reaffirmed his stance by stating that he doesn’t “expect” that the Indian team will travel to Pakistan for next year’s ICC Champions…

Shoaib Akhtar’s statement came hours after Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) gave in to BCCI and ICC’s demand on Champions Trophy Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar made a staggering claim saying that the hybrid model for the Champions Trophy was already decided, just hours after Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) gave in to BCCI and ICC’s demand. Under the…

Mikaela Shiffrin’s attempt at a record-extending 100th career World Cup win has been put on hold after she crashed during a giant slalom race in Killington, Vermont, where she was in position to reach the milestone. Shiffrin had the fastest first run and looked to be headed for a sure victory but, with the finish line in…

In an interaction with The Times of India, Harbhajan Singh has revealed that he wants Vicky Kaushal to portray him in his biopic. This is because both he and the actor come from the same district and speak the same language. He even said that he will talk to the star actor regarding this. Harbhajan Singh is…

Ravichandran Ashwin feels Virat Kohli is going to lead Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the upcoming IPL 2025. India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who was recently picked up by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, feels Virat Kohli is going to lead Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the upcoming…

AB de Villiers dropped a major hint on Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) new captain for the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). RCB released Faf du Plessis and did not buy either Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, or Shreyas Iyer in the auction, leaving a question mark on the leadership role. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will…

Shahid Afridi has blamed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for ‘intertwining politics with sports’ and called for ICC to ‘uphold fairness and assert their authority’. Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has extended his support to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for not accepting the hybrid model for next year’s Champions Trophy, scheduled to…

The World Chess Championship 2024 is still underway but Indian grandmaster D Gukesh is assured of a huge sum. The World Chess Championship 2024 is still underway but Indian grandmaster D Gukesh is assured of a huge sum, thanks to his first victory in the third round of the 14-classical match event against Ding Liren. With a…

RCB introduced the Hindi page by sharing a video of Virat Kohli Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has faced online criticism after creating a separate social media handle for Hindi-speaking fans or those who don’t understand English. The new X (formerly Twitter) account, named “Royal Challengers Bengaluru Hindi” with the handle “@RCBinHindi,” has stirred controversy among Kannada speakers.…

Former India head coach Greg Chappell delivered a massive verdict on the controversy surrounding Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling action. Former India head coach Greg Chappell believes that the Australian top order is a major concern for the hosts after a 295-run loss to India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series opener in Perth. India’s win was biggest by the…

The announcement means Murray will join forces with the man who was his biggest nemesis during his professional playing career. Novak Djokovic has appointed Andy Murray to coach him into and through the Australian Open. Announcing the collaboration, Djokovic said: “I am excited to have one of my greatest rivals on the same side of the net,…

Veteran Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim let out some expletive-laden words while speaking to the bowler about field setting in the Abu Dhabi T10 League game between Samp Army and UP Nawabs on Saturday. Veteran Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim let out some expletive-laden words while speaking to the bowler about field setting in the Abu Dhabi T10 League…

The light-hearted banter about bowling pace was reminiscent of their KKR days Harshit Rana and Mitchell Starc were involved in a banter during Day two of the AUS vs IND 1st Test at Perth. The incident happened on the fifth delivery of the 30th over. A back-of-a-length ball rose sharply, striking Starc’s bat shoulder and falling short…

A rising delivery from Josh Hazlewood saw Kohli edging the delivery to Usman Khawaja in slip. Virat Kohli’s poor form with the bat continued in Australia after being dismissed for just 5 runs in the 1st innings of the opening test match in Perth. A rising delivery from Josh Hazlewood saw Kohli edging the delivery to Usman…

The Border-Gavaskar Test series between Australia and India, which starts in Perth on Friday, pits the two best teams in red-ball cricket against each other. The last four series between these two countries have been compelling, making it the pre-eminent rivalry in Test cricket today. This period has been particularly good for India, who have won the rubber on all…

Germany dismantled visitors Bosnia and Herzegovina 7-0 on Saturday with a statement win and two goals apiece from Florian Wirtz and Tim Kleindienst to secure top spot in their Nations League group A3 with a game to spare. The Germans, who had already qualified for next year’s quarter-finals of the competition, are on 13 points with Netherlands…

The Champions Trophy 2025 remains in a limbo due to India’s refusal to come to Pakistan and PCB’s decline to accept hybrid model. BCCI Vice-President Rajiv Shukla has declared that they only followed the Indian government’s directive over not travelling to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025. Shukla stated that they have conveyed the message from the…

Opting to bat, India posted a massive 283 for 1, thanks to unbeaten centuries from Tilak Varma (120 not out off 47 balls) and Sanju Samson (109 not out off 56 balls), and then bowled South Africa out for 148 in 18.2 overs. Johannesburg: Sanju Samson’s breathtakingly beautiful stroke-play was matched by Tilak Varma’s understated brilliance as…

Pakistan are designated hosts of Champions Trophy 2025, while India hold maximum power in world cricket owing to its capability to generate revenue Where and when the Champions Trophy 2025 be played? That is the biggest question in world cricket right now. Pakistan are designated hosts of Champions Trophy 2025, while India hold maximum power in world…

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has also maintained a hard stance and has ruled out possibility of a ‘hybrid model’ where some matches, including India’s, are played at a neutral ground The uncertainty over Champions Trophy 2025 is one that has kept the world cricket on tenterhooks. From the time, the BCCI informed the International Cricket Council (ICC)…

Indian batters hammered 13 sixes during the third T20I against South Africa, which was played at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Wednesday (November 13). India players produced a super show on Wednesday (November 13) in the third T20I of the ongoing four-match series against South Africa and went on to win it by 11 runs. In the…

The swords were drawn at Rohit and Kohli after IND’s whitewash at home and that is exactly why Lee believes that the two superstars need to reset mentally and start new for BGT 2024. Sometimes the best way to move ahead is to take a step away. Former Australian pacer Brett Lee believes that is exactly what…

The BCCI has informed the ICC about the Indian government’s denial of permission to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy in 2025. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is gearing up to host the Champions Trophy next year. The venues are being upgraded to meet the ICC standards, and the renovation work is in progress in different…

Gautam Gambhir could end up losing his role as Team India’s head coach in Tests if Rohit Sharma’s men don’t do well in Australia. The start to what was promised to be a fruitful coaching career hasn’t gone the way Gautam Gambhir or the well-wishers of the Indian team had predicted. Gambhir arrived in the Indian team…

Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir has come under a lot of criticism following the 0-3 whitewash in the Test series against New Zealand. Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir has come under a lot of criticism following the 0-3 whitewash in the Test series against New Zealand. The Rohit Sharma-led side was completely outplayed…

Former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble has said that there is something wrong with Indian batters’ play against spin and the team needs to sit down and introspect. Former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble has said that there is something wrong with Indian batters’ play against spin and the team needs to sit down and introspect. Indian team succumbed…

Harsha Bhogle called out Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s catastrophic performances in India’s home Test campaign this season. Team India’s stalwarts tasted dirt once again as New Zealand spinners ran riot in the second innings of the Wankhede Test. Chasing a target of 147 runs to win the third and final match of the series, India lost…

Since Gautam Gambhir’s appointment, India suffered an ODI series loss in Sri Lanka and a home Test series whitewash against New Zealand Just like the senior batters of the Indian team, the performance of head coach Gautam Gambhir is too under the scanner after a disastrous Test series defeat against New Zealand on Sunday. It was India’s…

As per a report, Pant was left unhappy by several decisions taken by the GMR Group, co-owners of Delhi Capitals. An interesting piece of information has been revealed following Rishabh Pant not being retained by Delhi Capitals (DC) ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction. Pant’s nine-year connection with the 2020 finalists came to…

Rohit Sharma continues to be a Mumbai Indians player, being announced as one of the players retained by the franchise for IPL 2025. Rohit Sharma will continue to represent the Mumbai Indians, a team he has become synonymous with over many years and many successes in the IPL. The joint-most successful franchise managed to hang on to…

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has unleashed a fiery rant after Gary Kirsten’s abrupt departure as Pakistan’s limited-overs coach. Basit, who shared his frustration on his YouTube channel, lamented the deteriorating state of Pakistan cricket. “Pakistan’s cricket is deteriorating, and I don’t want it to decline. In the coming days, it will get worse,” he…

Spain and Manchester City midfielder Rodri won the Ballon d’Or award for the best player in the world on Monday, beating Brazil’s Vinicius Jr and England’s Jude Bellingham, both of Real Madrid, to the prestigious prize. Barcelona’s Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati won the women’s award for a second time. Rodri, a first-time winner of the award, was…

Team India continues to face heavy criticism after their Test series defeat against New Zealand, first in 12 years at home. Criticism continues to be thrown at Team India’s face from all corners after the defeats in the first two Tests against New Zealand. In what was the first home Test series defeat for Rohit Sharma and…

During the two ongoing Test matches between India and New Zealand at Pune’s Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) stadium and the third Pakistan-England Test at Rawalpindi, the domination of spin on the opening days has stood out. During the two ongoing Test matches between India and New Zealand at Pune’s Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) stadium and the third…

India A excelled in all three departments, clinching a thrilling seven-run victory over Pakistan to kick off their ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup campaign on an exhilarating note. India A excelled in all three departments, clinching a thrilling seven-run victory over Pakistan to kick off their ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup campaign on an exhilarating note in…

Sarfaraz Khan produced an entertaining show with the bat in India’s second innings currently underway in Bengaluru to bring up a quick century – the first of his Test career – on the fourth morning of the first Test against New Zealand on Saturday. Sarfaraz got to the milestone with a beautiful punch through covers for a…

Pakistan cricket team batter Kamran Ghulam impressed everyone on debut as he slammed a gritty century on Day 1 of the second Test match against England. Pakistan cricket team batter Kamran Ghulam impressed everyone on debut as he slammed a gritty century on Day 1 of the second Test match against England on Tuesday. Ghulam looked at…

Mohammed Shami potentially is still some gas in the tank, a few more miles in his legs, but will the injuries please stay away? Mohammed Shami’s last competitive outing was on 19 November 2023, during India’s heartbreaking loss to Australia in the final of the 50-over World Cup. Having mostly bowled first-change, behind Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed…

There were loud cheers for Sanju Samson, not just from the Hyderabad crowd, but also from his teammates as he won the Player of the Match award India were a happy camp on Saturday following yet another flawless show against Bangladesh. The Suryakumar Yadav-led side won the series finale by 133 runs at the Rajiv Gandhi International…

India’s hopes of reaching the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 semifinals were dealt a massive blow as the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side slumped to a 9-run loss against Australia in a crucial Group A encounter. India’s hopes of reaching the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 semifinals were dealt a massive blow as the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side slumped to…

Ravi Shastri stunned, others left baffled as Sanju Samson smashes incredible backfoot six over extra cover Sanju Samson showcased his brilliance in the third and final T20I against Bangladesh, leading India to a commanding victory in what turned out to be a one-sided affair. The match, held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Saturday,…