Bangladesh to tour Sri Lanka for Test, ODI, and T20 series
Bangladesh are all set to tour Sri Lanka for a full-fledged men’s series in June, marking their first tour to the island nation in four years. The series will comprise two Tests, three One-Day Internationals (ODIs), and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). The last
Rabada cleared to play after completing substance abuse treatment
South African pacer Kagiso Rabada has been cleared to resume playing cricket after completing a substance abuse treatment program, following a positive test for a recreational drug earlier this year during the SA20 league. The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) confirmed
BJP takes lead as caste census goes official in India
In a politically and socially transformative move, the Narendra Modi-led government has officially approved the inclusion of caste enumeration in the upcoming national Census. This decision, announced by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw after a Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) meeting, could significantly
India wins 11 golds at Asian U-15 Boxing Championships
India clinched the top spot at the Asian U-15 Boxing Championships with a remarkable 25-medal haul, including 11 golds, thanks largely to a dominant performance by the young girls’ squad. Indian girls stole the spotlight, winning all 10 final bouts across their weight
India women’s hockey team faces Australia in friendlies
The Indian women’s hockey team is preparing to test new player combinations in their upcoming friendlies against Australia’s senior team, following two defeats to the Australia A side. The three-match series begins on May 1 at the Perth Hockey Stadium. In the first
Voll, Flintoff get first CA contracts
Rising stars Georgia Voll and Tess Flintoff have been awarded their first Cricket Australia (CA) central contracts, while seasoned all-rounder Jess Jonassen has missed out on the 18-player list for the 2025–26 season. Voll, the 21-year-old top-order batter, has had a breakout year,
Murphy double sends Newcastle to fifth
Newcastle United surged to fifth place in the Premier League with a commanding 3-0 win over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium, keeping their Champions League qualification hopes alive while deepening Leicester’s relegation worries. With rivals for a top-four finish dropping points
Barca and Madrid legends excited to face off in Mumbai
Football legends from Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, including Luis Figo, Carles Puyol, Fernando Morientes, and Ricardo Quaresma, are set to bring the magic of one of football’s greatest rivalries to Mumbai in the much-anticipated Legends Faceoff. The match will take place at
Alcaraz wins 14th consecutive match at Indian Wells ATP Masters 1000
Carlos Alcaraz secured his 14th consecutive win at the ATP Masters 1000 event, defeating Denis Shapovalov 6-2, 6-4 on Tuesday (IST) to reach the fourth round of the Indian Wells Open. The two-time defending champion has lost just two sets during his impressive
Bracewell to lead New Zealand for Pakistan T20Is
Michael Bracewell will captain New Zealand for the first time on home soil in the upcoming five-match T20I series against Pakistan, starting at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on March 16. Bracewell, a key performer in New Zealand’s runner-up finish at the recent ICC
India wins Champions Trophy 2025 as Rohit silences critics
Indian fans flooded social media on Sunday night to celebrate the nation’s third ICC Champions Trophy title after a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the final at the Dubai International Stadium. After captain Rohit Sharma provided a fast start, India faced early
BCCI hails Team India’s unbeaten run to Champions Trophy glory
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) congratulated Team India on their dominant triumph in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, celebrating their unbeaten run and reaffirming their position as the top-ranked team in ODIs and T20Is. India’s spinners played a crucial
Pakistan takes pride in hosting Champions Trophy: PCB chairman Naqvi
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Monday expressed immense pride in hosting the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, calling it a “historic event for cricket fans worldwide.” India emerged victorious in the final, defeating New Zealand by four wickets at the Dubai
India vs Australia: Fans hopeful for Champions Trophy win
As India prepares to face Australia in the Champions Trophy semifinal, fans are eagerly anticipating a high-stakes clash, hoping for redemption after the 2023 Cricket World Cup final loss. With memories of the heartbreaking defeat still fresh, supporters are confident that Team India
Champions Trophy: Connolly replaces injured Short in Australia squad
Spin-bowling all-rounder Cooper Connolly has been officially approved as a replacement for injured opener Matthew Short in Australia’s squad for the ongoing 2025 Champions Trophy. Short sustained a left quadriceps injury during Australia’s rain-affected Group B match against Afghanistan, ruling him out of
Haaland scores on return as Man City beat Spurs to re-enter top four
Erling Haaland marked his return from injury with the only goal of the game as Manchester City secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday (IST), boosting their chances of a top-four Premier League finish. Following their defeat to Liverpool on
Howe: Newcastle must be ‘close to perfect’ vs Liverpool
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe believes his team must deliver “close to a perfect game” to overcome Premier League leaders Liverpool on Thursday (IST). Facing a daunting challenge, Newcastle will take on Arne Slot’s Liverpool, who are currently 11 points clear at the
Casemiro: Real Madrid never gives up against Man City
Casemiro, Manchester United’s holding midfielder who joined the club from Real Madrid in 2022, has expressed that he was not surprised by Real Madrid’s remarkable comeback win against Manchester City in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League. Having been a part
Pakistan have enough depth to be dangerous at home in Champions Trophy, feels Shastri
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes Mohammad Rizwan-led Pakistan will have “enough depth to be dangerous in home conditions” in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. Pakistan will benefit from home conditions as the country is set to co-host a senior ICC event
Spanish teams arrive in Bhubaneswar for FIH Pro League matches
Both the men’s and women’s teams of Spain arrived together at the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar on Monday as they gear up for the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 matches in India. The men’s side will face host India on February