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Hyderabad opener Aman Rao scored his first List A double century against Bengal in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, finishing unbeaten on 200 off 154 balls. The 21-year-old, picked by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 30 lakh, smashed 12 fours and 13 sixes, dominating bowlers like Shami, Akash Deep, and Mukesh Kumar, propelling Hyderabad to 352.
Australia strengthened their grip on the fifth and final Ashes Test by piling up a massive 518/7 at stumps on day three. Travis Head starred with a brilliant 163, while Steve Smith stayed unbeaten on 129. Their batting display handed Australia a vital 134-run first-innings lead. Earlier in the match, England were dismissed for 384 […]
Former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni is scheduled to visit Andhra Pradesh’s capital, Amaravati, on January 9 as part of a two-day tour. During the visit, he will hold a special meeting with CM Chandrababu. Discussions are expected to focus on plans for setting up an International Cricket Academy in Amaravati, aimed at nurturing young […]
KKR has released Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their squad after directives from the BCCI. The team is now permitted to sign a replacement player. Potential candidates include Australian fast bowlers Jason Berendorff and Spencer Johnson, Afghan pacer Fareed Farooqui, Indian speedster Umesh Yadav, and West Indies bowler Alzarri Joseph.
Australian star Steve Smith has etched his name in Ashes history by scoring his 13th century, surpassing Jack Hobbs’ tally of 12 to claim the second-highest number of centuries, behind only Sir Donald Bradman’s 19. On day three of the fifth Ashes Test, Australia reached 511/7 in their first innings, with Smith’s innings playing a […]
Former Team India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh is set to attend a private event at Novotel Hyderabad today at 5 pm. He arrived in the city last night and received a warm and enthusiastic welcome from fans at Shamshabad airport. Cricket enthusiasts gathered in large numbers to catch a glimpse of the star, expressing their excitement […]
The Malaysia Open 2026 badminton tournament kicks off today, featuring top players. Indian stars PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen are among the participants. In the women’s singles, Sindhu will take on Sung Yun of Chinese Taipei, while Unnati Hooda faces China’s Chen Yufei. In men’s singles, Lakshya Sen is set to compete against Chinese shuttler […]
Indian middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer is set to return to cricket today after a two-month injury layoff. Having regained full fitness, he will feature in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, marking his comeback to the game. Iyer will lead the Mumbai side in the tournament. Notably, he has also been named vice-captain for India’s next series […]
Sunrisers Eastern Cape opener Jonny Bairstow delivered a performance in the SA20 League against Pretoria Capitals, smashing 85 off just 45 balls. His explosive innings included a stunning 34-run over, where he struck five sixes and a four in succession during the 12th over. Dominating the chase with ease, Sunrisers sealed a commanding 10-wicket win.
Virat Kohli will miss Delhi’s Vijay Hazare Trophy clash against Railways as he prepares for India’s ODI series versus New Zealand starting January 11. Head coach Sarandeep Singh confirmed Rishabh Pant and Harshit Rana are available for selection. Delhi lead Group D, and a win against Railways could secure tournament progression.
Manchester United have sacked manager Ruben Amorim after poor results, including draws against Leeds and Wolves. The club, currently sixth in the Premier League, named Darren Fletcher as interim coach. Fletcher will lead the team in their next match against Burnley on January 8, as United seek stability amid injuries and managerial transition.
The T20 World Cup 2026 begins February 7 in India and Sri Lanka. Amid rising India-Bangladesh tensions, the BCB requested the ICC to shift Bangladesh’s matches out of India over safety concerns. Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh said India welcomes all teams, but travelling is Bangladesh’s decision.
Shreyas Iyer was named Mumbai captain for the remainder of the Vijay Hazare Trophy after Shardul Thakur was ruled out injured. Iyer will lead the final two league games on January 6 and 8. His availability for knockouts is uncertain due to possible selection for India’s ODI series against New Zealand later this month abroad.
Day two of the fifth and final Ashes Test concluded with England posting a solid 384 in their first innings, powered by 160 runs from Joe Root. In reply, Australia showed strong intent, reaching 166 for 2 by stumps. Travis Head led the charge with an impressive 91, finishing the day just short of a […]
Two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra has ended his decade-long partnership with JSW Sports to launch his own athlete management firm, Vel Sports. Neeraj Chopra expressed gratitude for JSW’s support and guidance. Both parties parted ways with “deep respect and pride,” while JSW CEO Divyanshu Singh praised his journey and wished him continued success.