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The Ashes Series is one of cricket’s most historic and celebrated rivalries, contested between Australia and England since 1882. Named after the symbolic ‘Ashes’ urn, the series represents national pride and legendary cricketing battles. Played across Test matches, it holds immense significance, intense competition, and a rich legacy that defines history.
Australia suffered a shock defeat ahead of the Ashes series against England. Captain Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the first Test starting November 21 due to a back injury. Steve Smith will lead the team in his absence, while Cummins’ replacement and his availability for the second Test remain uncertain.
Shreyas Iyer has been hospitalized in Sydney today. He has been moved to the ICU after sustaining internal bleeding from a rib injury during the third ODI against Australia. The BCCI medical team responded immediately. Iyer will remain under observation for 2 to 7 days, depending on his recovery level and progress.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino revealed a new soccer tournament for Southeast Asian nations at the ASEAN summit in Malaysia. Unlike the biennial ASEAN Championship, this tournament will take place during FIFA’s international match window, allowing global league players to join their national teams. Vietnam won the latest ASEAN Championship in January.
The league stage of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 concluded with the rain-hit India vs Bangladesh match. The semifinals begin on October 29, with England facing South Africa in the first match, followed by India vs Australia on October 30. The winners will meet in the final on November 2 for the ICC […]
As part of Pro Kabaddi League Season 12, two crucial matches are scheduled today. The Bengaluru Bulls take on the Patna Pirates in Eliminator-2 at 8 PM IST, followed by Dabang Delhi clashing with Puneri Paltan in Qualifier-1 at 9 PM IST. The winner of the qualifier team will advance directly to the PKL final […]
New Zealand women’s cricket captain and star all-rounder Sophie Devine has announced her retirement from international cricket ahead of the Women’s World Cup match against England. The 36-year-old played 159 ODIs and 146 T20Is, scoring 4,279 ODI runs with nine centuries and 111 wickets, and 3,431 T20I runs with 119 wickets.
India dominated the 4th South Asian Senior Athletics Championships 2025 in Ranchi, topping the medal tally with 20 golds and 58 total medals. Sri Lanka followed with 16 golds. Indian athletes set multiple meet records in hurdles, long jump, high jump, hammer throw, and relays, highlighting regional supremacy and fostering South Asian sportsmanship.
England triumphed over New Zealand by eight wickets in Sophie Devine’s farewell ODI at the Women’s World Cup 2025. Heather Knight scripted history, overtaking Charlotte Edwards with 104 ODI victories as captain. Amy Jones’ unbeaten 86 guided England past New Zealand’s 169-run target, securing an easy win and a spot in the semifinals.
England captain Harry Brook fought valiantly in the first ODI against New Zealand, scoring a stunning 135 off 101 balls with 9 fours and 11 sixes. Overton added 46 runs, but the rest of England’s batting lineup collapsed cheaply. Despite Brook’s heroics, New Zealand chased down the target and won by four wickets.
Pakistan Cricket Board will sack women’s head coach Muhammad Wasim after a winless World Cup campaign. Criticized for poor batting and unprofessional behavior, Wasim, appointed last year, is set to be replaced by a foreign coach. Meanwhile, PCB reversed its NOC ban, allowing men’s players to join overseas leagues.
India’s final Women’s World Cup league match against Bangladesh in Navi Mumbai could be affected by rain, with forecasts indicating possible showers throughout the day. Cloudy conditions and intermittent rainfall may lead to delays or even a washout at the DY Patil Stadium, potentially disrupting India’s momentum ahead of the semifinals.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are set to appoint a new head coach after parting ways with Chandrakant Pandit following a poor IPL season. Reports suggest former cricketer Abhishek Nair, who previously served as India’s assistant coach, will take over. The official announcement on his appointment is yet to be made.
Star footballer Lionel Messi’s much-anticipated India tour has been postponed. The Argentina team, led by Messi, was scheduled to play a friendly match in Kerala this November. However, the game has not yet received approval from FIFA, leading to the delay, said Anto Augustin, the official overseeing the event’s organization.
Virat Kohli has surpassed Sachin Tendulkar’s all-time record for the most runs in white-ball cricket (ODIs and T20Is) after scoring 74 against Australia. Kohli’s tally now stands at 18,443 runs (14,255 in ODIs and 4,188 in T20Is), overtaking Sachin’s 18,436. In overall international runs, Sachin leads with 34,357, followed by Sangakkara and Kohli.