BGT 2024-25: Australia’s top order is major concern, opines Greg Chappell ahead of Adelaide Test
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 the biggest by the margin of runs
Rising star Vaishali Rameshbabu to return for Norway Chess Women 2025
Vaishali Rameshbabu, one of the rising stars in women’s chess, will compete again in the Norway Chess Women 2025 tournament, bringing her aggressive and captivating playing style to the highly anticipated event. In 2025, her journey is bound to keep fans captivated as
Louis hopes WI to post 400-plus total in first innings after scoring 97 on Day 1 vs Bangladesh
West Indies opener Mikyle Louis said that he is hoping the side will post a 400-plus total in the first innings of the opening Test against Bangladesh. Louis was the top-scorer for the hosts with a knock of 97 runs, leaving them at
This win will inspire young girls to play hockey, says Salima Tete after India’s WACT 2024 title win
The Indian Women’s Hockey Team secured the Bihar Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) Rajgir 2024 title on Wednesday with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over China in the final. This triumph marked India’s third championship win in the tournament, following earlier victories in 2016 and
Football: Eder Militao undergoes successful surgery for torn ACL
Real Madrid have confirmed that defender Eder Militao has successfully undergone surgery for a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee on Tuesday. “Our player Eder Militao has undergone successful surgery today on a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.
KKFI to host Kho Kho World Cup with IOA’s support
India is set to host the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup at the iconic IGI Stadium in New Delhi from January 13 to 19 next year, marking a landmark moment in the world of traditional sports. In a major boost to the tournament,
‘It’s better late than never’: Anthony Gordon reflects on ‘special’ debut goal for England
Anthony Gordon joked that it was “about time” he scored for England after netting against the Republic of Ireland at Wembley. The winger’s well-struck effort from Tino Livramento’s deflected cross was his first for the Three Lions and put them 2-0 up in
BCT 2024-25: First two matches will be extremely crucial for India, says former coach Shastri
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri feels that after suffering a 0-3 whitewash against New Zealand at home, the first two Tests against Australia in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series will be “extremely crucial” for the visitors. With the World Test Championship (WTC)
Ponting defends Australia’s decision to rest key players for ODI series decider against Pakistan
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has backed his team’s decision to rest key players in the third and final ODI against Pakistan ahead of the crucial Test series against India. Australia were tied 1-1 in the three-match ODI series before losing the series
Biggest concern for India is coach Gambhir’s ability to remain calm under pressure, says Paine
Former Australian Test captain Tim Paine expressed concern about India head coach Gautam Gambhir’s recent comments towards Ricky Ponting, saying the biggest concern for the visitors in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy could be his inability to remain calm under pressure. Ponting had opined
PKL season 11: Haryana Steelers deliver all-round show to overcome Patna Pirates
The Haryana Steelers moved to the top of the points table and extended their winning run to four games after defeating the Patna Pirates 37-32 in a season 11 clash of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) at the Noida Indoor Stadium here on
Jarell Quansah added to England squad for Nations League fixtures, replaces Jarrad Branthwaite
Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah has been added to the senior England squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures. Quansah replaces Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite, who failed to overcome an injury from the weekend and will return to his club, England football said. The 21-year-old
Shaheen Afridi reclaims top spot in ODI bowlers rankings
Pakistan’s premier fast bowler Shaheen Afridi has reclaimed the No.1 position in the ICC Men’s ODI Bowler Rankings, a spot he initially held during last year’s Cricket World Cup in India. Afridi’s recent performance in Pakistan’s victorious series against Australia, where he claimed
World’s first high-altitude para sports centre to be established in Ladakh
The world’s first high-altitude para sports centre dedicated to training and nurturing para-athletes in the country will be established in Leh, Ladakh, and will focus on training for international competitions, including the larger goal of preparing para-athletes for the 2028 Paralympics. A Memorandum
Zverev begins campaign with dominant win over Rublev
Alexander Zverev kickstarted his hunt for a third ATP Finals trophy with a commanding victory. The second seed defeated Andrey Rublev 6-4, 6-4 to open his account at the season finale. Zverev, who won the title in 2018 and 2021, stood firm in
If Rohit is not available for Perth Test, Bumrah will lead India: Gambhir
India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Monday said that if Rohit Sharma is unavailable for the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Perth, vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah will lead the team. With Rohit uncertain for the first Test against Australia due to
Konstas, Webster knock helps Australia A beat India A by six wickets, win series 2-0
An unbeaten 73 from teenaged batter Sam Konstas and 46 not out from Beau Webster helped Australia A beat India A by six wickets in the second four-day game at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and win the series 2-0. Earlier, wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv
If India go over the top then extra bounce will find them out, says Ian Chappell
Former Australia Test captain Ian Chappell believes if the Indian batters try to go over the top with their shots in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, then they will be found out by extra bounce in the conditions during the all-important series. India
Keacy Carty’s ton leads West Indies to series win over England
West Indies batter Keacy Carty became the first player from the island of Sint Maarten to score an international century as the Caribbean side secured an emphatic eight-wicket victory over England at Kensington Oval to clinch the ODI series 2-1. Carty’s maiden international
I’ll be ready for next game: Liverpool’s Konate shares positive injury update
Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konate has provided a positive update on his injury that forced him off the field at half-time during Liverpool’s win over Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday. The centre-back sustained a knock to the arm shortly before the interval of Liverpool’s