The tournament organizers have announced the removal of hockey, wrestling, badminton, and table tennis from the 2026 Commonwealth Games, set to take place in Glasgow, Scotland. This decision is a significant blow to India’s medal prospects at the Commonwealth Games. In contrast, the 2022 mega event in Birmingham will feature 19 different sports.
Team India, led by Rohit Sharma, has arrived in Pune for the second Test match of the ongoing three-Test series against New Zealand. The players received a warm welcome from fans at the airport. After a disappointing performance in the first match, India is determined to secure a victory in the second Test. It has […]
Prithvi Shaw has been dropped from Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy squad, marking another setback in his cricket career. While the team management did not specify the reason for his exclusion, reports indicate that his attitude toward fitness and discipline is a concern. The Mumbai Cricket Association’s selection committee aims to address Shaw’s indiscipline by sidelining him […]
It appears that New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson, who missed the first Test against India due to injury, will also miss the second Test. Reports indicate that he has not fully recovered, and the New Zealand Cricket Board has confirmed that he will not be available for the match. The second Test is set to […]
India’s new batting sensation Sarfaraz Khan, who recently scored his maiden century in the first Test against New Zealand, has shared joyful news from home. His wife, Pandanti, gave birth to a baby boy on Monday, Oct 21. Sarfaraz announced this on social media, and congratulations have been pouring in for him. Notably, he made […]
Brazilian superstar Neymar made his comeback on Monday after more than a year, playing as a second-half substitute in Al Hilal’s thrilling 5-4 victory over Asian champions Al Ain in the UAE. The 32-year-old forward had been sidelined since October due to a knee injury. He returned in the 76th minute, joining a team leading […]
Before the three-match ODI series against the West Indies, the England team received a major setback as captain Jos Buttler will miss the entire series due to not fully recovering from his injury. As a result, Liam Livingstone will take over as the captain of the England ODI team. Buttler sustained the injury during the […]
India A is all set to face Australia A in the two first-class matches from Oct 31. As part of it, the BCCI declared the names of all players. Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Abhimanyu Easwaran, Sai Sudharsan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Devdutt Padikkal, Ricky Bhui, Baba Indrajith, Ishan Kishan (wk), Abishek Porel (wk), Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, […]
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 […]