Cummins to Lead Australia in Upcoming ODI Series Against Pakistan
Pat Cummins has been appointed captain of Australia’s 14-man squad for the home ODI series against Pakistan, commencing on November 4 at the MCG. This will mark Cummins’ first 50-over match since the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup final victory over India last
Women’s T20 WC: Muzumdar Reflects on Missed Chances After Narrow Defeat to Australia
Following India’s narrow nine-run loss to Australia in the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup, head coach Amol Muzumdar expressed that the outcome might have been different had his team capitalized on a few crucial chances. At the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, India dropped three
Women’s T20 WC: Manjrekar Urges India to Rise to the Occasion Against Australia
Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar emphasizes the importance of every player stepping up as the Harmanpreet Kaur-led team prepares to face defending champions Australia in a pivotal match of the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup in Sharjah. Australia, ranked first, has won all
Olympic Champion Valarie Allman Named Delhi Half Marathon Ambassador
American discus thrower Valarie Allman, gold medalist at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics, has been appointed the international event ambassador for the Delhi Half Marathon, scheduled for October 20. Allman set a new American record with a throw
Beckers-Vieujant Appointed Chair of French Alps 2030 Coordination Commission
Pierre-Olivier Beckers-Vieujant has been appointed as Chair of the French Alps 2030 Coordination Commission by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Bringing extensive experience to the role, Beckers-Vieujant previously led the Coordination Commission for the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, as noted by
Aaron Jones and Roston Chase Lead Saint Lucia Kings to First CPL Title
Aaron Jones of the USA played a pivotal role in securing the Saint Lucia Kings’ maiden Caribbean Premier League (CPL) title, scoring an unbeaten 48 runs off 31 balls. The Kings triumphed over the Guyana Amazon Warriors by six wickets in the final
Richie Richardson to Oversee Match Control in Pakistan’s Home Tests Against England
West Indies cricket legend Richie Richardson, a member of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, will lead the match control teams for the upcoming three-match Test series between Pakistan and England. The series is set to take place in Multan and Rawalpindi
India to Host Inaugural Kho Kho World Cup in 2025
The Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) and the International Kho Kho Federation have announced that India will host the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup in 2025. This landmark event will feature 24 countries from six continents, including 16 teams each for men
Women’s T20 WC: Jemimah Rodrigues Aims to ‘Keep It Simple’ and Help India Secure the Title
Indian middle-order batter Jemimah Rodrigues is determined to contribute significantly to the team’s success in the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup in the UAE, starting October 3. With prior experience playing in the Gulf region, she emphasizes the importance of adapting to the
Worcestershire to Retire Number 33 Shirt in Honor of Josh Baker
Worcestershire County Cricket Club has announced that it will retire the number 33 shirt in memory of left-arm spinner Josh Baker, who tragically passed away earlier this year. Baker was a talented and dedicated homegrown player, claiming 43 wickets in 22 first-class matches
The atmosphere was so relaxed’: Chess Olympiad winners share their experiences from meeting with PM Modi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted India’s young chess champions at his official residence to celebrate their historic victories at the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, where both the men’s and women’s teams won their first gold medals. The teams presented Modi with a
Golf: Hitaashee Aims for Comeback as Vidhatri Seeks Fourth Win in WPGT Leg 13
In the upcoming Leg 13 of the Women’s Pro Golf Tour (WPGT), golfer Hitaashee seeks to make a strong comeback, while Vidhatri aims for her fourth victory. With both players in top form, the tournament promises to be highly competitive as they vie
“You’ve Got to Be on Your Game Bowling Against Him”: Lyon on Facing Pant
As excitement builds for the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, veteran Australian spinner Nathan Lyon shared his insights on tackling India’s dynamic wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant. Lyon emphasized, “You’ve got to be good to bowl against him,” highlighting the challenge posed by Pant’s aggressive
Australia Awaiting Ashleigh Gardner’s Availability for Second T20I Against NZ
Australia will wait until Sunday to assess whether star allrounder Ashleigh Gardner is fit to play in the second T20I against New Zealand in Mackay. Gardner missed the series opener due to a collision with teammate Georgia Wareham. Although she wasn’t diagnosed with
Graham Arnold Resigns as Coach of Australia’s National Football Team
Graham Arnold has stepped down as the head coach of the Australian national football team, concluding his second six-year term following a disappointing start to the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. The team faced a troubling 1-0 home defeat to Bahrain, followed by
Chess Olympiad: Gukesh’s Victory Leads India to Triumph Over China; Women’s Team Defeats Georgia to Stay Unbeaten
Dommaraju Gukesh, the World Chess Championship Final Challenger, delivered an impressive performance under time pressure, securing the sole win for India as they triumphed over third-seeded China in the seventh round of the Open section at the 45th Chess Olympiad on Wednesday. The
1st Test: Ashwin Declares Bangladesh No Longer an Underdog Team
Ahead of the two-match Test series against India, senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin stated that Bangladesh can no longer be considered an underdog team, especially after their impressive 2-0 series victory over Pakistan in Rawalpindi. “I’m not sure how much that has influenced our
City Boss Guardiola Provides Fitness Update on Foden and Savinho
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has offered an update on Phil Foden’s fitness, revealing that the England midfielder is nearing a return to action after missing the last three games due to illness. Foden, 24, has been sidelined for the past three weeks,
CLOSE-IN: The Moment is Ideal to Develop a Young Indian Test Team
The burgeoning competition among cricket players for spots in the Indian Test team is a positive sign for Indian cricket. However, effectively nurturing young talent to become impactful quickly is crucial, especially with the World Test Championship final on the horizon next year.
Livingstone Seeks T20I Boost to Revive ODI Aspirations Amid England’s White-Ball Transition
England all-rounder Liam Livingstone is determined to use his recent promotion to England’s T20I team as a springboard to regain his place in the ODI squad. In Wednesday’s match against Australia at the Utilita Bowl, Livingstone, who was utilized as a finisher in