Bumrah’s absence in Ranchi will cause India some problems: Brad Hogg
New Delhi, Feb 21 - Former Australian cricketer Brad Hogg feels that Indian star pacer Jasprit Bumrah's absence in the fourth Test against England, stating on Friday, could spell trouble for the hosts adding that it will add pressure on his fellow fast
WPL 2024: When and where to watch, date, time, live streaming, live broadcast, venue
New Delhi, Feb 22 - Season 2 of the Women's Premier League (WPL) will begin in Bengaluru on February 23.
My11Circle Outbids Dream11 in IPL sponsorship, signalling shift in fantasy gaming dominance
New Delhi, Feb 22 - In a significant twist to the IPL sponsorship bidding process, My11Circle has dethroned longstanding sponsor, Dream11, in the fantasy games category. The conclusion of the bidding process on Wednesday (February 21) saw My11Circle securing the sponsorship, outbidding Dream11
England played a lot of fun cricket, but they need to play smart cricket, says Mark Ramprakash
Ranchi, Feb 22 - Mark Ramprakash, the former England cricketer, believes the Ben Stokes-led side has played a lot of fun cricket so far, but added that the visitors’ should now realise the need to play smart cricket now.
Head coach McDonald confirms Smith firmly in Australia’s plans for T20 WC
New Delhi, Feb 22 - Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald has said that former skipper Steve Smith is firmly in the mix for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and USA.
Robinson, Bashir replace Wood, Ahmed in England’s XI for Ranchi Test
Ranchi, Feb 22 - England have brought in fast-bowler Ollie Robinson and off-spinner Shoaib Bashir into their playing eleven for the fourth Test against India, starting here at the JSCA International Stadium on Friday.
Nasser Hussain urges England to avoid ‘this is the way we play’ mantra
Ranchi, Feb 22 - Former captain Nasser Hussain has urged England to not fall back on their previous ‘this is the way we play’ method of playing Test cricket, and has called upon the batters to step up if they are to square
‘I’ve never seen something like that before’, says Ben Stokes on Ranchi pitch
Ranchi, Feb 22 - England captain Ben Stokes believes that the pitch being prepared for the fourth Test against India, starting from February 23 at the JSCA International Stadium, is something which he hasn’t been before and has no idea over how it
J&K L-G inaugurates 4th Khelo India Winter Games at Gulmarg
Srinagar, Feb 21 - Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha on Wednesday inaugurated the fourth 'Khelo India' snow sports event at Gulmarg Ski Resort.
Messi, Suarez fit for Inter Miami MLS opener
Miami, Feb 21 - Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez are fit and ready to play for Inter Miami in the club's opening match of the Major League Soccer season against Real Salt Lake City, manager Gerardo Martino said.
Yashasvi gains big in ICC Test rankings after double ton in Rajkot
New Delhi, Feb 21 - India's young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal continues his rise in the Test rankings after scoring an unbeaten 214 in the third Test against England in Rajkot as he jumped 14 places to be placed 15th position on the updated
‘Giving their best’: Shubman Gill rallies behind the team despite key India players unavailable for Ranchi Test
Ranchi, Feb 21 - Stylish Indian opener Shubman Gill commended the youngsters for stepping up in the absence of senior teammates leading up to the fourth Test against England.
There’s definitely a chance, says Pope on Stokes’ bowling in the Ranchi Test against India
Ranchi, Feb 21 - Ahead of the fourth Test against India, England’s vice-captain Ollie Pope believes there is ‘definitely a chance’ skipper Ben Stokes will take up bowling duties in the match starting on February 23.
Tendulkar’s Kashmir visit to boost local crafts, bat industry
Srinagar, Feb 21 - Shah Rafi owns the Art & Craft Bazaar at Dhobiwan in Kunzar village on Gulmarg-Srinagar road. He is still rubbing his eyes to believe that the cricket superstar Sachin Tendulkar visited his place on Wednesday.
Anushka-Virat blessed with a boy; name him ‘Akaay’
Mumbai, Feb 20 - Star couple Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli have announced the arrival of their second child -- a boy -- and revealed that they have named their bundle of joy 'Akaay'.
France’s PSG star Kylian Mbappe agrees to join Real Madrid: Report
New Delhi, Feb 20 - Paris St-Germain (PSG) striker Kylian Mbappe has reportedly finalised an agreement to join Real Madrid during the upcoming summer transfer window. According to BBC Sports, the French sensation, who currently serves as the captain of the French national
BCB appoints Habibul Bashar as head of women’s cricket
New Delhi, Feb 20 - Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Tuesday appointed former national skipper Habibul Bashar as the head of women's cricket. Amidst the backdrop of the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, where many historic moments in Bangladesh cricket have unfolded, Bashar's appointment
Bazball is overhyped: Kris Srikkanth makes a scathing assessment of England’s tactics
New Delhi, Feb 20 - Known for his no-holds-barred aggressive batting, former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth has dissed the Bazball tactics employed by England in Tests under the management of head coach Brendon McCullum and skipper Ben Stokes, which has seen them trail
You have to be a guru to be able to topple India, opines Matthew Hayden
New Delhi, Feb 20 - Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden has lauded host India's indomitable spirit and formidable home record and sees Rohit Sharma and Co. as the favourites to clinch the five-match Test series against England.
Chappell urges Root to drop ‘Bazball’ approach after horror dismissal in Rajkot
New Delhi, Feb 20 - Former Australian Test skipper Ian Chappell believes that Joe Root should drop the Bazball approach and "play his natural game" following his dismissal on the reverse ramp shot that led to the visitors’ batting collapse in the third