Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu defeated world number seven Han Yue in a thrilling 63-minute match to reach the Denmark Open Super 750 quarterfinals. Sindhu won 18-21, 21-12, 21-16, marking her first top-10 victory since May. Now ranked 18th, she extended her head-to-head record against Han to 7-1 and will face either Gregoria Mariska Tunjung […]
India captain Rohit Sharma faced frustration as New Zealand dominated on the opening day of the 1st Test in Bengaluru. Opting to bat, India crumbled to a historic low total of 46, with Matt Henry and William O’Rourke claiming five and four wickets, respectively. Sloppy fielding further compounded India’s woes as New Zealand scored quickly […]
Virat Kohli’s struggles in Test cricket continued as he scored a duck against New Zealand. However, his decision to promote himself to No. 3 in Shubman Gill’s absence received commendation. Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar praised Kohli’s willingness to sacrifice his usual No. 4 spot, contrasting it with legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly.
Rishabh Pant is unlikely to continue as captain of Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025, with reports suggesting India all-rounder Axar Patel as a potential replacement. While Pant remains a top retention choice, management believes he may perform better without captaincy pressures. Additionally, former cricketer Hemang Badani is a frontrunner for head coach, following Ricky Ponting’s […]
For the first time in 91 years, India scored less than 50 in an innings, bowled out for 46 in the first Test at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Under overcast conditions, Matt Henry showcased remarkable control, taking 5-15 and reaching 100 Test wickets. William O’Rourke, in his first Test in India, impressed with 4-22, while Tim […]
GMR Group and JSW Sports announced a new arrangement to manage Delhi Capitals’ IPL and WPL teams on a two-year rotational basis. GMR will handle the men’s team, and JSW will manage the women’s team for the next two years, switching roles in 2027. Business operations will remain under the current Delhi Capitals management team.
Virat Kohli matched an unwanted record with a duck on Day 2 of the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru. Dismissed by Will O’Rourke without scoring, Kohli’s gloves deflected a short delivery, leading to a catch by Glenn Phillips. This marked his 38th international duck, tying him with New Zealand’s Tim Southee for the […]
Delhi Capitals are expected to retain 3 players: skipper Rishabh Pant (₹18 crore), all-rounder Axar Patel (₹14 crore), and spinner Kuldeep Yadav (₹11 crore). Hemang Badani is reportedly a leading candidate for head coach after parting ways with Ricky Ponting. Additionally, they may utilize Right To Match cards for Jake Fraser-McGurk and Tristan Stubbs, pending […]
Lionel Messi delivered an incredible performance, matching Cristiano Ronaldo’s record as Argentina defeated Bolivia in the South American qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Scoring three goals and providing two assists, Messi left fans and experts in awe at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires. This marked his 10th international hat-trick, bringing his total […]
Opening day of the India vs New Zealand Test series has been called off. A Presistent drizzle meant that there is no time for ground staff to make the ground ready for the game. If the rain has stopped, drainage system at Chinnaswamy would’ve allowed play in about an hour. But, it didn’t happen. Due […]
Mumbai Indians (MI) have appointed Paras Mhambrey as their bowling coach, the franchise announced on Wednesday. Mhambrey, who previously served as India’s bowling coach until their 2024 T20 World Cup win, will collaborate with current coach Lasith Malinga under head coach Mahela Jayawardene. Mhambrey returns to MI after contributing to their past successes, including five […]
Thomas Tuchel has been appointed as England’s new manager, effective January 1, 2025. The 51-year-old, who previously managed Bayern Munich, succeeds Gareth Southgate as the permanent coach and becomes the third foreign manager for the Three Lions, following Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello. Tuchel will be assisted by English coach Anthony Barry.
The Indian women’s team has been facing defeats recently, including poor performances in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup. As a result, discussions about changing the captaincy have emerged. Former captain Mithali Raj stated, “If you want to change the captain, you should give a best chance to young cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues, as she has […]
Perth has been chosen to host the opening Test of the 2025-26 Ashes series, ending Brisbane’s nearly 40-year streak as the opener’s venue. The first match will take place at Perth Stadium on Nov 21, 2025, with the second Test at Brisbane’s Gabba starting on Dec 4. Other matches include a pre-Christmas Test in Adelaide, […]
The toss for the first Test between India and New Zealand has been delayed due to rain. Steady rain is falling at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, and the pitch is covered, making it unlikely that play will start on time. India enters the match as the stronger side compared to the Kiwis. Also, New Zealand’s […]