In her book “Witness,” Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik discussed her past, revealing childhood molestation by a tuition teacher. She criticized Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia for their decision to skip Asian Games trials, which tainted their protest against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Malik also claimed her parents took most of her award money, showcasing […]
In February 1990, during a Shell Trophy match in New Zealand, Bert Vance bowled the most expensive over in cricket history, conceding 77 runs. Captain of Wellington, attempting to force a result, employed a risky strategy of no-balls, which backfired spectacularly. Lee German capitalized on the chaos, scoring 70 runs off Vance, but the match […]
Indian pacer Mohammed Shami praised young pace sensation Mayank Yadav, calling him the future of Indian bowling. Shami, now 100% fit and ready to play, believes that talents like Yadav and Harshit Rana can lead the next generation of Indian pace bowlers. After an injury-plagued 2023 ODI World Cup, where he took 24 wickets, Shami […]
Ex Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali identified a major weakness in the Indian cricket team following their 8-wicket loss to New Zealand. He highlighted concerns not only with the batting but also the bowling attack, noting that while Jasprit Bumrah resembled legends Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis, he lacked a strong pace partner. Ali also addressed […]
Over 100 professional female footballers from 24 countries are urging FIFA to end its sponsorship deal with Saudi Aramco, the largest state-owned oil & gas company. FIFA’s 4-year global partnership with Saudi Aramco, announced in April, includes rights for events like FIFA World Cup 2026 & Women’s World Cup 2027. Players expressed that this partnership […]
Two-time Olympian Neeraj Chopra has chosen Randeep Hooda to portray him in his biopic, citing the actor’s talent and Haryana roots as key reasons for his selection. In an interview, Neeraj expressed that Hooda would authentically capture his story and dialect. He emphasized that he prefers to wait until he has achieved more accolades for […]
MS Dhoni’s future with Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2025 is generating buzz, especially after new retention rules categorize him as an ‘uncapped player.’ This change increases his chances of retention, although nothing is official yet. CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan shared that Dhoni is considering his options and will communicate his decision before the October […]
Naomi Osaka will not compete in next month’s Billie Jean King Cup finals, marking the end of her season due to injury. The four-time Grand Slam champion disclosed in Tokyo that she has ruptured abdominal muscles and a bulging disc in her back. She initially thought she had merely strained her back before further testing […]
Several doubts persist regarding the conduct of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The Pakistan Cricket Board has submitted a proposal to the Board of Control for Cricket in India, as it has become challenging for team India to participate in the series hosted by Pakistan. The PCB proposed that team India leave for Delhi immediately […]
New Zealand cricketer Suzanne Bates has set a new record as the player with the most international matches in women’s cricket. Previously held by former Indian cricketer Mithali Raj, who played 333 matches, Bates surpassed this mark on Sunday during the final match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. She has now played a […]
Lando Norris expressed his satisfaction after securing pole position for the United States Grand Prix, beating series leader Max Verstappen by 0.031 seconds with a best lap of 1:32.330. Celebrating his first American pole and fourth in five races, Norris remarked, “It was a beautiful lap,” and relished the thrilling speed at the Circuit of […]
New Zealand won the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 title by defeating South Africa by 32 runs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Amelia Kerr starred with both bat and ball, scoring 43 runs and taking 3 wickets for 24 runs. The White Ferns set a total of 158/5, while South Africa collapsed to 126/9, […]
Before his international debut, Sachin Tendulkar, at just 13 years old, briefly played for the Pakistan cricket team during a friendly match in 1987. Due to a shortage of players during a warm-up game, he fielded for Pakistan for 25 minutes at the Barbourne stadium. This rare instance highlights an intriguing chapter in the legendary […]
Rohit Sharma confirmed that Rishabh Pant not keeping the wickets in the second innings against New Zealand was a precautionary move. This comes after Pant was hit on the right knee which went under the knife after his fatal car crash. Rohit added that Pant was rested from fielding to make him ready for the […]
In a groundbreaking moment in cricket history, Chris Scott became the first pitch curator to receive the ‘Man of the Match’ award in December 2000. Amid heavy rain during the South Africa vs. New Zealand Test, Scott and his team worked tirelessly to dry the pitch, ensuring play continued. This recognition highlights the vital, yet […]