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Ex-England captain Alastair Cook praised Team India as brave and confident after their victory in the first Test against Australia. He highlighted India’s decision to bat first without R. Ashwin and their comeback after being bowled out for just 150 in Perth. He also said that they were willing to take on the challenge, believing […]
Australian tennis legend Neale Fraser, who won 19 Grand Slam titles, has passed away at 91. Fraser secured 3 major singles titles, including Wimbledon in 1960, and 16 Grand Slam doubles victories. In 1959, he won all three US titles—singles, doubles, and mixed—at Forest Hills. He also captained Australia to Davis Cup success.
When the Indian team plays any series, all eyes are on star batsmen Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. However, now pacer Jasprit Bumrah is gaining widespread recognition for his exceptional performance, especially after his stellar bowling in the Perth Test. Bumrah’s name is everywhere, and even Australian cricketers are praising his bowling, calling it difficult […]
Todd Greenberg, currently CEO of the Australian Cricketers’ Association, will replace Nick Hockley as Cricket Australia’s CEO in March. Hockley, who took over in 2020, announced his resignation in August. Greenberg, who played cricket for Randwick CC and has experience in sports administration, will be the 15th person to lead Cricket Australia since its formation […]
Indian star shuttler and two-time Olympic medalist P.V. Sindhu is set to marry top businessman Venkatadatta Sai from Hyderabad on December 22. The wedding will take place at a renowned palace in Udaipur, Rajasthan, according to sources. Preparations are also underway for a reception in Hyderabad on December 24, 2024.
Young England all-rounder Jacob Bethell is looking forward to rubbing shoulders with Virat Kohli in the upcoming IPL 2025 stint with RCB. He expects himself to be an upgraded cricketer after his time in IPL. “It’s a bit of a given, isn’t it!? Virat Kohli. He’s a great of the game – King Kohli. Any […]
Lasith Malinga is the only bowler in international cricket history to take four wickets in four consecutive balls twice. His first feat came in the 2007 World Cup against South Africa, and the second in a 2019 T20I against New Zealand. Malinga, who retired in 2021, finished with 338 ODI wickets and 101 T20I wickets, […]
Ajinkya Rahane, bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹1.5 Crores in the IPL 2025 mega auction, is set to captain the team, replacing all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer. With extensive leadership experience from both the national team and Rajasthan Royals, Rahane brings valuable expertise. Despite not being in the Indian squad, he had a stellar 2023 season, […]
Final round of the 78th Senior National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy will begin on December 14 in Hyderabad. Twelve teams, including nine group stage winners, two finalists from last season (Services and Goa), and hosts Telangana, are divided into two groups. The quarter-finals will take place on December 26-27, with semi-finals and the […]
Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar expressed mixed views on the ICC Champions Trophy saga. While he supports the PCB’s demand for higher revenue from the hybrid model, he disagrees with their refusal to travel to India for future ICC events. Akhtar believes Pakistan’s hosting rights and revenue share are justified but emphasizes maintaining a strong, […]
Josh Hazlewood, bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for ₹12.50 crore for IPL 2025, is yet to play a T20 match at RCB’s home ground, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Despite his impressive IPL career with 35 wickets in 27 matches, Hazlewood hasn’t featured in a T20 at Chinnaswamy. Fans are eagerly waiting to see him lead […]
Olympic medalist PV Sindhu bagged her first title after more than two years. She defeated China’s Wu Luo Yu in Syed Modi International women’s singles summit clash on Sunday. She outclassed her opponent with 21-14, 21-16 in the 47-minute encounter. This victory added a third tournament trophy to her name. She had earlier won the […]
Rohit Sharma is likely to bat down the order in the upcoming Adelaide Test. Rohit, who missed the first Test due to the birth of his son, listed himself at no. 5 in the team sheet for the pink-ball practice game against Prime Minister’s XI. There is a huge possibility that Rohit might take up […]
In a bizarre Asia Cup 2014 moment, Pakistan’s Abdur Rehman recorded figures of 0-0-8-0 without delivering a legitimate ball. Bowling three consecutive high full tosses, he conceded eight runs, including a boundary off a no-ball. Despite ICC rules, the umpire briefly allowed him to continue before removing him from the attack. This unusual incident occurred […]
The IPL 2025 Mega Auction saw franchises spending ₹639.15 crores on 182 players, aiming to build winning squads. Key focus is on opening pairs, crucial for setting the tone. Franchises like KKR, SRH, RR, and others have retained powerful opening combos like Narine-Salt, Sharma-Head, and Kohli-Salt. With explosive openers across teams, IPL 2025 promises thrilling […]