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India and Pakistan will face off next month in a group match at the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 on June 9. India and Pakistan have not played a bilateral series of any sorts in over a decade. Since the two teams only meet each other at ICC and ACC events, the India-Pakistan matches are undeniably the…

Charges against Scottie Scheffler from his incident with Louisville Police at the PGA Championship have been dropped. But, while talking about that on Wednesday, Scheffler’s lawyer had a heated exchange with a reporter asking questions about footage of the golf star’s exchange with a police officer. Steve Romines held a press conference after charges against his clients…

Defending champion Novak Djokovic shrugged off his recent troubles to sweep to his 93rd career win at the French Open. Defending champion Novak Djokovic shrugged off his recent troubles to sweep to his 93rd career win at the French Open on Tuesday, extending his run of first round Roland Garros victories to a perfect 20. Djokovic, chasing…

BCCI secretary Jay Shah made it clear that the Board is looking at someone who has risen through the ranks and knows the domestic structure The deadline for applying for the post of Indian men’s cricket team chief coach ended on Monday but both the BCCI and the top name in its wishlist, Gautam Gambhir chose to…

Rafael Nadal’s record-breaking French Open career came to its likely end on Monday when the 14-time champion slumped to a demoralising first round defeat against Alexander Zverev Rafael Nadal’s record-breaking French Open career came to its likely end on Monday when the 14-time champion slumped to a demoralising first round defeat against Alexander Zverev. Nadal, who turns…

The organisers had reserved a total of Rs 46.5 crore for the IPL 2024 season. Here’s the full list of award winners and prize money. The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 concluded on an extraordinary note, with the Kolkata Knight Riders clinching their 3rd title while the Sunrisers Hyderabad could only settle for the runners-up medal. With…

When the entire KKR franchise gathered to click for a picture with the IPL trophy, co-owner and Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan asked the team to pose with Harshit Rana’s flying kiss celebration. The entire Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) franchise signed off IPL 2024 with Harshit Rana’s infamous ‘flying kiss’ celebration after winning the Final against Sunrisers Hyderabad…

In a statement, his parents Eric and Terry Murray said “life wasn’t always easy” for their son and “although he took his own life, we know he rests peacefully now”. PGA Tour golfer Grayson Murray took his own life, his parents have said, as they urged people to be “kind to one another”. The 30-year-old American withdrew…

Hardik Pandya wasn’t spotted among the first batch of Indian players who left for the T20 World Cup 2024 in USA and West Indies on Saturday. Hardik Pandya’s troubles just don’t seem to be ending. The India all-rounder had a torrid Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season where he was constantly abused and booed for replacing Rohit…

IPL Final Preview: An in-form KKR stand between SRH and Pat Cummins from winning the IPL 2024 title in Chennai. Can Shreyas Iyer and Gautam Gambhir conclude their dream run with the third title win for the franchise? The Indian Premier League 2024 has reached its final stop. After 73 matches, multiple thrilling games and a record…

SunRisers Hyderabad defeated Rajasthan Royals by 36 runs in Qualifer 2 game of IPL 2024 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on Friday. SunRisers Hyderabad defeated Rajasthan Royals by 36 runs in Qualifer 2 game of IPL 2024 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on Friday. SRH thus set up a final clash with Kolkata Knight Riders at the…

The IPL has seen several tearaway quicks, who fizzled out after short duration. Sunil Gavaskar raised a pertinent point on the love for speed When the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 started, Lucknow Super Giants’ Mayank Yadav was being hailed as the breakaway star of this edition. His speed generated awe as he regularly clocked over 150kmph.…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik said goodbye to IPL, with the Eliminator match against Rajasthan Royals being his last. One of the finest servants of Indian cricket, Dinesh Karthik said goodbye to the Indian Premier League (IPL) as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) were knocked out from the competition on Wednesday. RCB’s defeat against Rajasthan Royals…

The officer who arrested world number one golfer Scottie Scheffler last week has been disciplined for not activating his body-worn camera during the incident, Louisville police said on Thursday. Scheffler was arrested ahead of the second round of the PGA Championship on Friday in Louisville, Kentucky after he tried to drive around traffic congestion outside Valhalla Golf…

Former Australian cricket team batter Justin Langer was one of the names that were being considered to be frontrunners in the race to become India’s next head coach. Former Australian cricket team batter Justin Langer was one of the names that were being considered to be frontrunners in the race to become India’s next head coach. The…

One team between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will get knocked out of the IPL 2024 on Wednesday One team between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will get knocked out of the IPL 2024 on Wednesday. The two sides face off in the Eliminator in Ahmedabad. The winner will go on to face SunRisers Hyderabad…

In the latest development sources privy to information said MS Dhoni would be deciding about his retirement only after having surgery in London. With questions flying thick and fast about his retirement, former India and Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is planning a visit to London for treatment of a muscle tear injury, CSK sources…

Argentina on Monday named a 29-man squad led by Lionel Messi for their final friendlies before the Copa America but there was no place for forward Paulo Dybala who has struggled with injuries. Argentina will face Ecuador on June 9 at Soldier Field Stadium in Chicago and five days later play Guatemala at Commanders Field in Washington.…

Gautam Gambhir is known for his stoic countenance and has been often criticised for ‘not smiling’. The former 2011 World Cup-winning star, in a chat with Ravichandran Ashwin on his YouTube channel, said that he does not want to please everyone. “I don’t see I cannot please everyone in this country and I don’t even intend to…

Virat Kohli’s RCB barely managed to remain in the IPL 2024 playoffs race before marking a resounding comeback to finish 4th. As someone who believe in his own abilities and his teams, Virat Kohli is the sort of a person who doesn’t believe in leaving things in the hands of fate. A talismanic cricketer, the Royal Challengers…

Karthik revealed that he called 26 members of his family for the CSK game as he thought it could be his last game in IPL. Veteran Royal Challengers Bengaluru wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik has hinted at retirement after the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League. The 38-year-old has been in staggering form this season and has done…

IPL 2024: Nita Ambani addressed Mumbai Indians players. She shared a special message for Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav. Mumbai Indians (MI) owner Nita Ambani addressed the team in the dressing room on Friday after they finished the ongoing IPL 2024 season at the bottom of the points table after playing against Lucknow…

The win means Hayes has ended her 12-year tenure in style – having won seven Women’s Super League titles and five FA cups. Chelsea have won the Women’s Super League for the fifth time in a row after thrashing Manchester United 6-0 in Emma Hayes’ last match as manager. The win means Hayes has ended her highly…

Fury came under early pressure, with Usyk mounting an aggressive offensive from the start. The “Gypsy King” looked relaxed as he moved around the ring in the early rounds. But after Usyk landed a right hook in the ninth round it looked as if Fury was in serious trouble. Oleksandr Usyk has become the undisputed heavyweight champion…

The RCB team was left in awe by Faf du Plessis’s catch and the Bengaluru crowd erupted in joy. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Faf du Plessis pulled off an incredible one-handed catch to dismiss Mitchell Santner during the IPL 2024 clash against Chennai Super Kings at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, May 18. The…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated defending champions Chennai Super Kings by 27 runs to secure the fourth and final play-off spot in the Indian Premier League Royal Challengers Bengaluru rose like a phoenix and earned themselves a playoff spot in style on Saturday night. In a match which went past midnight, RCB held their calm against the defending…

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya’s IPL 2024 ended on a disappointing note with his team suffering a 10th defeat on Friday night. Additionally, Pandya has been ‘banned’ from playing his team’s next match after MI were found guilty of an over-rate offence during their 14th and final match of the season where they faced Lucknow Super Giants…

Following Sunil Chhetri’s official announcement in which the striker announced that he will be playing his last game for India against Kuwait on June 6, many boards, teams and players have come out pay tribute to the Indian captain’s stellar career. Following Sunil Chhetri’s official announcement in which the striker announced that he will be playing his…

Virat Kohli is a crucial player in India’s scheme of things for the T20 World Cup 2024 Just over a week remains for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The last spots for the IPL 2024 playoffs are being filled with top teams like Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the race. It will be…

The former India player didn’t mince his words as he talked about Gautam Gambhir’s controversial take on AB de Villiers and Kevin Pietersen’s captaincy. Former India opener Gautam Gambhir made headlines earlier this week when he criticised former cricketers AB de Villiers and Kevin Pietersen. The duo had been critical of Hardik Pandya’s leadership in the ongoing…

Virat Kohli spoke about his retirement plans and said once he is done with cricket, people won’t see him for a while. Kohli shared his views in a video posted by the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Kohli, who will play for India in T20 World Cup 2024, could retire from white-ball cricket after the gala event in the…

A look at how Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad can end up reaching the IPL 2024 playoffs. The IPL 2024 playoffs race is well and truly on with Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings being the top contenders. Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants also have an outside chance but…

Chopra finished on top with a best throw of 82.27m. This is Chopra’s first competition on home soil since 2021. Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in men’s javelin throw event of the Federation Cup here, his spear shimmering through the balmy Wednesday evening sky after an unusually slow start in his first competitive outing…

After the BCCI invited applications for the post of India head coach, reports of possible successors to Rahul Dravid started flowing in, and CSK head coach Stephen Fleming’s name has to come first. Former Australia coach and current LSG head coach Justin Langer has also expressed his curiosity. The BCCI’s job description for the post of India…

In a video shared by RCB, Virat Kohli was seen pulling Mohammed Siraj’s leg for a comment the latter made. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) dressing room was in a fun mood after the team secured a thumping victory against Delhi Capitals (DC) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on Sunday. The 47-run victory didn’t just give…

Facing fellow play-offs chasers Delhi Capitals (DC) in a must-win game at a sold-out M Chinnaswamy Stadium, the Royal Challengers defended a par target of 188 in exemplary fashion to soar to the fifth spot in the table with 12 points from 13 games. Bengaluru: The tiny flickering flame of hope continues to burn brightly for the…

The world number one has been knocked out of the tournament in the third round, losing to 29th seed Alejandro Tabilo of Chile. Novak Djokovic says he will have medical tests after being struck on the head by a metal water bottle and then suffering a shock exit at the Italian Open. The world number one said…

CSK, DC, and RCB are under the scanner as the battle for the top-four spot intensifies. The IPL 2024 mid-table muddle has become more intriguing as struggling Gujarat Titans beat a much-settled Chennai Super Kings by 35 runs in Ahmedabad on Friday, May 10. Even after almost 60 matches in IPL 2024, only one of the 10…

Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant was banned for one match and fined Rs 30 lakh for his team third slow over-rate offence in the IPL 2024. On Saturday, Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant was banned for one match and fined Rs 30 lakh for his team third slow over-rate offence in the IPL 2024. The development will…

Kishore Jena’s Diamond League debut ended in disappointment as he was eliminated after three rounds of throws, with 76.31m being his best. Doha: Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra finished second at the Doha Diamond League meeting javelin throw event as his big final effort of 88.36m fell short by two centimeters of Jakub Vadlejch’s winning effort…

Mumbai Indians have had a dismal campaign as they were the first team to be officially knocked out of the tournament. The situation in Mumbai Indians (MI) camp has once again caught the eyeballs of the fans after the video of the chat between the former captain Rohit Sharma and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) assistant coach Abhishek…

In a video shared on social media, Mumbai Indians batter Rohit Sharma could be seen indulging in an intense chat with KKR assistant coach Abhishek Nayar. The video was deleted later on but that couldn’t stop it from going viral. As the Mumbai Indians prepare to take on the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League…

The Titans are now eighth on the points table with 10 points from 12 matches, and CSK held on to their fourth place despite the defeat with 12 points from as many games. Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill has been fined Rs 24 lakh for maintaining slow over rate during the IPL match against Chennai Super Kings.…

French soccer star Kylian Mbappe said in a video on social media platform X on Friday that he would leave Paris Saint Germain and end his ‘adventure’ with the club in a few weeks time. “This is my last year at Paris Saint Germain. I will not stay on and I will end my adventure in a…

World number one Novak Djokovic required medical attention after being struck in the head by a water bottle following his second-round win against France’s Corentin Moutet at the Italian Open on Friday. The Serbian was signing autographs after his easy 6-3 6-1 victory against the lucky loser when he was hit in the head by the bottle…

BCCI secretary Jay Shah has confirmed that the board is set to send out an advertisement to hire a new head coach, with Rahul Dravid’s tenure ending in June. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah has confirmed that an advertisement to hire a new head coach will be released soon. Rahul…

Global players’ union FIFPRO and the World Leagues Association have written to the FIFA president demanding the competition is not played as planned in June and July 2025. FIFA has been warned of a threatened mass revolt and legal action by the world’s footballers and leagues over its new men’s Club World Cup amid welfare concerns. A…

Japanese baseball great Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges he fraudulently wired nearly $17 million stolen from the athlete’s bank account to pay off his own gambling debts, court records showed on Wednesday. The plea agreement between federal prosecutors and Ippei Mizuhara, the onetime translator and de facto manager of the…

Lucknow Super Giants were practically obliterated as Sunrisers Hyderabad produced a show of pure explosive batting to march to a 10-wicket victory in their IPL 2024 match. Lucknow Super Giants were practically obliterated as Sunrisers Hyderabad produced a show of pure explosive batting to march to a 10-wicket victory in their IPL 2024 match on Wednesday. Chasing…

Sanjiv Goenka wasn’t too pleased with KL Rahul and didn’t shy from expressing his emotions publicly following LSG’s loss to SRH on Wednesday. Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma orchestrated a spectacular batting masterclass as they propelled Sunrisers Hyderabad to a resounding 10-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2024 on Wednesday. The duo’s remorseless onslaught saw…

A report has revealed that MS Dhoni is carrying a muscle tear in his leg which prevents him from running too long on the field Since the start of IPL 2024, Chennai Super Kings fans have been going gung-ho over watching ‘Thala’ MS Dhoni. The former Indian cricket team captain has long retired from international cricket and…

IPL 2024, MI vs SRH: Suryakumar Yadav hit peak form when he smashed 102 not out in just 51 balls on a not-so-easy pitch for batters at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday. The World No. 1 T20I batter steered MI out of trouble against high-quality pace before making light work of a 174-run chase. Suryakumar Yadav came…

Kolkata Knight Riders grabbed the top spot in the IPL 2024 points table with a huge 98-run win over Lucknow Super Giants. Kolkata Knight Riders grabbed the top spot in the IPL 2024 points table with a huge 98-run win over Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday. The victory took the Shreyas Iyer-led side to 16 points and…

Sunil Narine was the star of the show as the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) thrashed the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. Narine is the third-highest run-getter and sixth-highest wicket-taker in the 2024 IPL, with a stunning tally of 451 runs and 14 wickets in the season so far. Sunil Narine continued his…

Sunil Gavaskar has responded to Virat Kohli taking a dig at commentators for being critical of his strike-rate in the ongoing IPL 2024, asking the Royal Challengers Bengaluru opener if the players don’t listen to ‘outside noise’ then why are they replying to it? Last week, following RCB’s 9-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad, Kohli had…

The spinner, a former England under-19 international, was described as “the life and soul of the dressing room” and was playing for the county’s second team the day before his death was announced. Worcestershire County Cricket Club have announced that one of their players, 20-year-old Josh Baker, has died. The spin bowler made 47 appearances across all…

Shafali got out after a 38-ball 51, hitting eight fours, while Mandhana found form as she struck 47 off 42 balls. A dominant India grabbed an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match women’s T20I series as they pummelled Bangladesh by seven wickets in the third match in Sylhet on May 02. After their skipper Harmanpreet Kaur opted…

Nitish Reddy starred with the bat for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the two teams’ Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match on Thursday, May 2. The right-handed batter smashed an unbeaten 76 runs off 42 balls at a strike rate of 180.95, including three boundaries and eight maximums. During his knock, he smashed 20…

Rohit Sharma reflected on a whirlwind last few months during which he lost his IPL captaincy to Hardik Pandya before finding him as his deputy for next month’s T20 World Cup. “Not everything goes your way,” acknowledged Rohit Sharma on Thursday as he reflected on a whirlwind last few months during which he lost his IPL captaincy…

Punjab Kings mounted a pragmatic chase to consign Chennai Super Kings to a demoralising seven-wicket defeat at their own den. Punjab Kings mounted a pragmatic chase to consign Chennai Super Kings to a demoralising seven-wicket defeat at their own den in their IPL match at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Wednesday. Punjab rode on quick 40s by Jonny…

Mumbai Indians’ playoff hopes were dealt a massive blow following their four-wicket loss against Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2024 on Tuesday. Marcus Stoinis slammed a gritty half-century after a solid bowling performance from the LSG bowlers to guide his team to victory. As a result, LSG moved up to the third position in the IPL 2024…

Sunil Gavaskar was fuming over a decision by KKR player Vaibhav Arora vs DC in an IPL 2024 match Kolkata Knight Riders maintained their good show in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 by beating Delhi Capitals to consolidate the second spot in the IPL points table. Spinner Varun Chakravarthy worked his magic to claim three important…

Tom Moody was not impressed by Ravindra Jadeja’s batting for Chennai Super Kings in the ongoing IPL 2024 and he said that although the all-rounder is a top spin option, he is not ‘good enough’ to bat at No. 7 for India in the T20 World Cup 2024. Former Australian cricket team star Tom Moody was not…

IPL 2024, CSK vs SRH: MS Dhoni became the first player to be part of 150 victories in the IPL. The Super Kings hammered SunRisers by 78 runs to return to the top 4 in the points table. MS Dhoni scripted a new IPL record on Sunday, April 28 as he became the first player in the…

Had Virat Kohli hit that six, teammate Will Jacks would not have been able to complete his century. Will Jacks’ sensational hundred made a mockery of the 201-run target set by Gujarat Titans as Royal Challengers Bengaluru registered a comfortable 9-wicket win in Ahmedabad in the 45th match of IPL 2024 game on Sunday. Chasing the target,…

The New Zealand Cricket Board found a unique way to announce their T20 World Cup 2024 squad. Two days before the deadline set by the International Cricket Council (ICC), the New Zealand Cricket Board (NZC) announced the 15-man squad for the T20 World Cup 2024. With Kane Williamson leading the side, the Kiwis picked a star-studded team,…

Chennai Super Kings bounced back in the IPL 2024 playoffs race by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by 78 runs in their IPL 2024 match. Chennai Super Kings bounced back in the IPL 2024 playoffs race by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by 78 runs in their IPL 2024 match on Sunday. It was their first win after two consecutive losses…

Hardik Pandya was unimpressed and was spotted yelling at a the umpire amid IPL 2024 game vs DC Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya was spotted getting furious amid the ongoing IPL 2024 clash against the Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday. In a video emerged on social media, the 30-year-old could not keep his…

The former Indian cricket team star had an interesting suggestion regarding Virat Kohli’s batting order, depending on situation In less than one week’s time, India’s T20 World Cup squad will be out. For a team, that last won an ICC trophy back in 2013, the 2024 T20 World Cup is a great opportunity for Rohit Sharma and…

The last six months have been a roller-coaster ride for Shubman Gill across formats. From the bout with dengue during the 2023 ODI World Cup to cement his place as India’s new No.3 in Tests to now taking charge as Gujarat Titans captain in the IPL, the 24-year-old has experienced a lot of highs and lows in…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Faf du Plessis admitted that his team’s batting unit hasn’t fired much with the bat in IPL 2024 but is glad to see them clicking as a unit against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Faf du Plessis was a relieved man after his team snapped a six-game losing streak with a 35-run…

The ongoing IPL season saw its 12th 200 plus score as Delhi Capitals piled on 224 for 4 against Gujarat Titans on Wednesday The Impact Player has a bit of role to play in making the matches high scoring as he provides the extra cushion for batters to keep going hard at the bowlers, feels Gujarat Titans…

D Gukesh is the first Indian after the great Viswanathan Anand to win the Candidates Tournament. Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh became the youngest challenger to the world title following his triumph at the prestigious Candidates Chess Tournament in Toronto earlier this week. The 17-year-old is the first Indian after the great Viswanathan Anand to win the Candidates…

Rajasthan Royals (RR) star spinner, Yuzvendra Chahal has etched his name in history by becoming the first bowler to claim a remarkable 200 wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The 38th match of IPL 2024 witnessed this monumental achievement as Chahal snared Mohammad Nabi of Mumbai Indians as his 200th T20 scalp, showcasing his brilliance with…

CSK skipper Gaikwad, whose century went in vain felt that dew played a big role towards the latter half of the match vs LSG Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul was all praise for Marcus Stoinis’ match-winning 63-ball-124 not out against Chennai Super Kings as he felt that the home team’s score of 210 for 4 was…

The Saudi Pro League’s attendances have hit a new low – as just 560 fans watched Al-Okhdood and Damac FC battle it out at the bottom of the top flight in the gulf state The Saudi Pro League has suffered its latest embarrassment with another low attendances for a top tier match. Footballers flocked to the Middle…

After suffering a 9-wicket defeat at the hand of Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2024, Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya admitted that there remain flaws in the team. Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya was once again at the losing end as Rajasthan Royals all but secured their progression into the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 playoffs with a…

Grandmaster D Gukesh scripted history for India as he became the youngest man in the world to win the Candidates tournament. The 17-year-old will challenge Ding Liren for the World Championship crown later in 2024. 17-year-old Grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju scripted history by becoming the youngest man to win the prestigious Candidates tournament and earn the right to…

RCB batter Virat Kohli’s dismissal against KKR triggered a huge debate about the waist-high no-ball rule in the game. Royal Challengers Bengaluru superstar Virat Kohli found himself being dismissed in a manner that triggered a huge debate on social media as well as the cricketing fraternity. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) pacer Harshit Rana bowled a full-toss that…

The deadline for announcing the provisional squad for the T20 World Cup 2024 in the West Indies and the USA is fast approaching and the Indian think tank has some tough decisions to make before finalising India’s 15-member squad. While few media reports have claimed that India will go ahead with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as…

Sunil Gavaskar’s motivational words to Rishabh Pant was absolute gold after Sunrisers Hyderabad decimated Delhi Capitals in Saturday’s IPL match. Delhi Capitals were in for a rough evening as Sunrisers Hyderabad feasted on their bowling attack en route to scoring 266/7 – their third 250-plus total of the season – and setting the stage for a handsome…

Vinesh Phogat defeated Kazakhstan’s Laura Ganikyzy 10-0 in the women’s 50kg semifinals at the Asian Olympic qualification on Saturday, clinching the Paris 2024 quota. Commonwealth and Asian Games champion Vinesh Phogat earned an Olympic quota in the women’s 50kg category by defeating Kazakhstan’s Laura Ganikyzy 10-0 in the women’s 50kg semifinal at the Asian Olympic qualifiers. Phogat,…

He Jie won the Beijing half marathon held last Sunday in a time of 1:03:44, a second ahead of Ethiopian Dejene Hailu Bikila, and Kenyans Robert Keter and Willy Mnangat, who tied for second place. China’s top long-distance runner has been stripped of his first-place finish in the Beijing half marathon. An investigation has confirmed that three…

MS Dhoni was crucial in CSK scoring 176/6 in 20 overs. The short but entertaining knock had the Lucknow crowd on its feet. MS Dhoni fans on Friday got treated with a vintage innings from the Chennai Super Kings former captain. Facing Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow and with his team down by six wickets, MS Dhoni…

Emma Raducanu has been knocked out of the Stuttgart Open despite a spirited quarter-final display against world number one Iga Swiatek. Britain’s Raducanu, who is continuing her comeback from an injury-hit 2023 season, lost 7-6 (7-2) 6-3 against the clay-court specialist from Poland. Swiatek is on a 10-match winning run in Stuttgart, having won the last two…

Hardik Pandya was fined by the BCCI for Code of Conduct breach after Mumbai Indians failed to finish their quota of 12 overs in the stipulated time against Punjab Kings. Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has been handed a fine for Code of Conduct breach in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match against Punjab Kings on…

When Indian selectors meet later in April to pick a 15-man squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, they will reportedly be debating over five spots as 10 players are all but confirmed to make the cut. Performances in the ongoing IPL 2024 will play a vital role in finalising who fills the vacant five slots…

It was not too long ago that Rishabh Pant’s Delhi Capitals were struggling to get the bowling unit to click. But in a sudden change of fortunes, they have put up an all-round performance as they came together to run riot at Ahmedabad and dismiss Gujarat Titans for a mere 89 runs in the first innings. Pant…

Sports YouTuber Abhradeep Saha, popularly known as Angry Rantman passed away at the age of 27 after a multi-organ failure in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Known for his unique commentary style on football, cricket, and other sports, Saha was undergoing treatment at Narayana Cardiac Hospital in Bengaluru for serious health complications. The social media influencer was inactive on…

As things stand, Hardik Pandya might not get a straightforward entry into the Indian squad for the T20 World Cup 2024. An already-troubled Hardik Pandya could be in for a big setback if things don’t go his way in the ongoing Indian Premier League (PL) 2024. While the batter Hardik is yet to fire, having only scored…

Rafael Nadal has seen his ranking slip to 644 after missing all of the 2023 season following the Australian Open. Rafael Nadal said he had limited expectations at the Barcelona Open as he made a triumphant return from injury on Tuesday, beating Italy’s Flavio Cobolli 6-2, 6-3. The 22-time Grand Slam champion had not played a competitive…

Ricky Ponting admitted that while India spolit for choices when it comes to picking the wicketkeeper-batter for the T20 World Cup, he threw his weight behind… BCCI can pick one or at the most two wicketkeeper-batters in the T20 World Cup squad, and it has increasingly become the most hotly-contested spot in the Indian team. When IPL…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has decided to take an indefinite break from IPL 2024 over ‘mental and physical fatigue’. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has decided to take an indefinite break from the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 campaign. Maxwell revealed the news as he spoke to media during…

World number three Carlos Alcaraz has cast doubt on his Madrid Open title defence later this month as the Spaniard nurses a right arm injury that has forced him to miss key tune-up events for the French Open. The 20-year-old successfully defended his Indian Wells title last month and then reached the Miami Open quarter-finals before sustaining…

After Dhoni hammered three consecutive sixes in the final over bowled by Hardik Pandya to race to 20 not out off just four balls to propel CSK to a huge 206 for four, Pathirana grabbed 4 for 28 to halt the chase of MI at 186 for six. Mumbai: Matheesha Pathirana and an ageless MS Dhoni delivered…

Chennai Super Kings put up a total of 206 for the loss of 4 wickets in their 20 overs against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday in the 2024 edition of the IPL. Fifties from Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shivam Dube solidified CSK’s innings after a rather slow start, but the side from Tamil…

Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Gautam Gambhir said on Saturday spokes on Mitchell Starc Mitchell Starc’s poor returns with the ball this IPL “does not make him a bad bowler”, Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Gautam Gambhir said on Saturday while laying emphasis on the team’s success over individual brilliance. The Australian left-arm quick, who was bought by the…

Hardik Pandya, known for his explosive batting, lodged a complaint against his stepbrother, accusing him of fraud and deceitful practices. Vaibhav Pandya, the stepbrother of Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya, has been sent to the custody of the Mumbai Police’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW) on charges of fraud amounting to ₹ 4.3 crore. The case was filed…