India’s T20 captain, Suryakumar Yadav, praised bowlers Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy. “All spinners performed brilliantly. Congratulations to Arshdeep on his amazing record. As always, Varun bowled as expected. The bowling went as per our plans. We’ve maintained the same energy since the beginning,” Yadav added.
Team India’s left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh is on the verge of creating history in the T20 format. If Arshdeep takes 2 more wickets in the first T20 against England today, he will surpass Yuzvendra Chahal (96) to become the highest wicket-taker for India in T20s. Also, if he takes 5 more wickets, he will reach […]
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated Arjun Erigaisi in the third round of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament, sharing the lead with Uzbek Nodirbek Abdusattorov at 2.5 points each. He showcased excellent play, exploiting a Catalan opening advantage and methodically capitalizing on Erigaisi’s weak pawns to secure a well-earned victory.
Chelsea bounced back from a five-game winless streak, defeating Wolves 3-1 to return to the Premier League top four on Monday. Despite a costly error from goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, goals from Marc Cucurella and Noni Madueke in the second half secured the win. Chelsea now eyes Champions League qualification.
It is known that after the final match of the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup, star pacer Mohammad Shami temporarily left Team India. After undergoing surgery for an injury, Shami proved his fitness and form, earning a spot in the upcoming Champions Trophy and T20 matches against England. He is currently undergoing practice sessions.
The Indian women’s team faced the West Indies women’s team in the first match of the Women’s Under-19 ICC T20 World Cup. India won the match by 9 wickets on Sunday. After losing the toss and being asked to bat, West Indies collapsed for just 44 runs. India successfully chased down the target in just […]
India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja will play for Saurashtra’s Ranji Trophy match against Delhi starting January 23, following a practice session in Rajkot on Sunday. As per BCCI’s mandate, players must participate in domestic cricket unless injured. Stars like Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, and Yashasvi Jaiswal will also represent their teams.
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are on course for a potential quarter-final showdown at the Australian Open on Sunday. Djokovic faces Jiri Lehecka, aiming for a 25th Grand Slam title. Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff are also targeting spots in the last eight, with Sabalenka playing Mirra Andreeva.
The first Kho Kho Men’s World Cup is set to begin today in India, with the inaugural match between India and Nepal in Delhi. The women’s team will compete against Korea on January 14. A total of 20 teams in the men’s category and 19 teams in the women’s category will participate in the tournament.
The BCCI has reversed its decision on KL Rahul’s England ODI selection. Initially rested, Rahul was later asked to join the squad for match practice ahead of the Champions Trophy. The selectors now want to assess his form, while the board seeks an extension for the Champions Trophy squad announcement, originally due by January 12.
Bangladesh’s star batter Tamim Iqbal announced his retirement from international cricket. Tamim, who served as the captain of Bangladesh team and he took part in 387 international games with an impressive 15,192 runs. He stands as Bangladesh’s top run-scorer in ODI format with 8,357 runs and he hit 25 centuries in his career.
India women’s team will face Ireland women’s team in the first match of the three ODI series in Rajkot. Ireland has won the toss and has chosen to bat first. Team India: Smriti Mandhana (capatain), Prateika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemima Rodrigues, Tejal, Richa Ghosh, Diptisharma, Sayali, Saima, Priya Mishra and Titas Sadhu.
South African sports minister Gayton McKenzie criticized Afghanistan’s participation in the ICC Champions Trophy, calling it hypocritical and immoral. He compared the Taliban’s treatment of women to South Africa’s apartheid regime. His comments come ahead of South Africa’s opener against Afghanistan on February 21.
England Test captain Ben Stokes undergone surgery on his injured hamstring. The 33-year-old all-rounder confirmed the news. He tore his left hamstring during the third Test against New Zealand in Hamilton. This incident left Stokes requiring surgery and needing a three-month absence. Stokes shared a picture of him in a car supported by a leg […]
Jasprit Bumrah has been nominated for the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year award alongside Joe Root, Harry Brook, and Kamindu Mendis on Monday. Bumrah took 71 wickets in 13 Tests in 2024, with an average of 14.92 and a strike rate of 30.16, marking a standout year in his career.