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EPL PIX: Villa hand sorry City another loss

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Vijay Hazare: Srijith's 150 eclipses Shreyas' ton

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya will not be available for the league stage matches of...

Teen Konstas excited to face Indian challenge

'I've got a few plans against those (Indian) bowlers. Feeling like I'm moving really...

Santosh Trophy: Services enter quarters

Earlier in the day, Jammu & Kashmir kept themselves alive with a 3-0 blanking of...

IPL: Shreyas can't wait to work again with Ponting

'With Ricky coming in, we have shared a great camaraderie from the past. We would be...

Unsold in IPL, Punjab's Anmolpreet makes history

Anmolpreet smashes fastest List A hundred by an Indian

India to host ISSF Junior World Cup 2025

'The world's top future champions of shooting are going to converge in India and we are...

Arrest warrant issued against Robin Uthappa

The police went to Robin Uthappa's house to issue a notice. Since he does not reside at...

Boxing Day Test: Jadeja says top-order needs to fire

Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has called for an improved performance from India's...

Ashwin gets 'Love letter from a fan girl'

Ravichandran Ashwin's wife Prithi Narayanan penned a heartfelt tribute for her husband...

Will New Haircut Change Kohli's Luck?

Celebrity hairstylist Jordan Tabakman shared a video of the new look, captioning it...

'If India's big boys step up Australia has a problem'

For Shastri, India's recent successes in Test cricket have often been defined by the...

McSweeney 'devastated' after axing from Aus squad

Rookie Australia opener Nathan McSweeney admitted feeling "devastated" after being...

Ashwin Passes The Baton To...

'Thuppakiya pudinga Washi!'

Jaipur Pink Panthers clinch playoff berth

Jaipur Pink Panthers secured their place in the PKL Season 11 playoffs with a gritty...

Lalit Modi's plea against BCCI backfires

The Bombay High Court has imposed a cost of Rs 1 lakh on former cricket administrator...

ISL: FC Goa extend unbeaten run with win

Brison brace stretches FC Goa's unbeaten streak to seven games after 2-1 win against...

Will visa delay cost Erigaisi a chance to shine?

Erigaisi also requested External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Sports Minister Mansukh...

'Walking Out With You...': Ashwin's message to Kohli

"I will be walking out with you to bat at the MCG," R Ashwin told Virat Kohli in a...

Clarke FUMES after McSweeney dropped

Michael Clarke feels the Australian selectors have erred by dropping Nathan McSweeney...

Jyoshna smashes youth Asian record on way to gold

Jyoshna Sabar won the top prize in the 40kg youth girls category by lifting 135kg (60kg...

Vijay Hazare: All eyes on Chakravarthy, Shreyas

Varun Chakravarthy had a second coming in international cricket with 17 wickets in his...

India storm into U19 Women's T20 Asia Cup final

Such was India's domination that only two Sri Lankan batters -- Sumudu Nisansala (21)...

'Virat Going To Leave India Very Soon'

'Virat plans to move to London with his children and wife, Anushka Sharma.'

LeBron breaks Abdul-Jabbar's 35-year-old record

Last year, James also surpassed Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time leading...

Was Ashwin Really 'Humiliated'?

Ravichandran Ashwin's father was taken by surprise at his son's sudden retirement from...

SKY Looks Sharper, Doesn't He?

'Stay sharp, look sharper,' SKY captioned the pictures posted on his Instagram handle.

Will Pak hockey team travel to India for Junior WC?

Pakistan qualified for the 2025 Junior Hockey World Cup event after finishing...

'No one is his enemy, he is his own enemy'

During the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Shaw missed training sessions regularly after...

Teenager Konstas gets call-up for Boxing Day Test

Nathan McSweeney, who opened in the first three Tests with little success, has been...

'He Wanted New Tricks To Be Learned'

'He pursued it, practised hard at it and continued to look for new things as his career...

'Born Defective GMs Are Grumbling'

'The championship was well fought this year.''Ding played better than expected. Gukesh...

PIX: Spurs knock Man United out of League Cup

Postecoglou moves a step closer to making good on his reputation for securing...

Afridi stars as Pak outplay SA to take 2-0 series lead

Babar Azam provided 73 in 95 deliveries with the visitors profiting from some sloppy...

I-League: Late surge enables Delhi FC to beat Lajong

Delhi FC secured a commanding 3-1 victory over Shillong Lajong in round six of the...

Smriti, Richa star as India win T20 series vs Windies

Richa Ghosh (54) equalled the world record for the fastest fifty in women's T20Is (18...

Shami to be rested for Bengal's Vijay Hazare opener

Veteran India pacer Mohammad Shami will be rested for Bengal's Vijay Hazare Trophy...

PKL: League leaders UP Yoddhas trounce Gujarat Giants

The UP Yoddhas delivered a dominant performance to trounce Gujarat Giants 59-23 in...

Argentina still best in the world, says FIFA

Reigning world champions Argentina have kept top spot in the final FIFA men's world...

India beat Bangladesh in Women's U19 Asia Cup

G Trisha made a fine unbeaten fifty to guide India to a facile eight-wicket win over...

Santosh Trophy: In-form Kerala continue dream run

Kerala continued their perfect run in Group B with a 2-0 win over Odisha, cementing...

Ashwin plays down father's controversial comments...

Just-retired R Ashwin's father Ravichandran kicked up a controversy on Thursday by...

Was Ashwin pushed out? His retirement signals shift

Key players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja are expected to...

Ashwin was humiliated; forced to retire, says father

Ravichandran, father of veteran off-spinner Ashwin, said he was caught off guard by his...

Kohli in heated argument at Melbourne airport

The Indian batting star and former captain got upset as he felt he and his children...

Hazlewood left frustrated after injury setback

Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood is "frustrated" by the timing of his injury after...

India's Champions Trophy matches at neutral venue

The deadlock over the hosting of next year's Champions Trophy ended on Thursday when...

'Ashwin deserved much better; a fitting farewell'

India's World Cup-winning skipper Kapil Dev would like to know why Ravichandran Ashwin...

BCCI's earnings hit record highs as per latest reports

BCCI's healthy bank balance got healthier this year with an approximate increase of Rs...

Ancelotti makes history at Real Madrid!

Real Madrid's Intercontinental Cup triumph marked a remarkable milestone for Carlo...

Maharaj suffers injury setback ahead of crucial series

First choice spinner Keshav Maharaj has been ruled out of the remaining two One-Day...

SEE: Ashwin's Fun Side

Ashwin was seen taking bowling lessons of the support staff in an indoor net facility.

'Greatest Spinner Of This Era'

'Maybe he got some indication from the team management that he is no longer in the...

Can India's top order survive the Melbourne Test?

India managed to keep the five-Test series level at 1-1 heading into the Boxing day...

'Ashwin has always been a bit of a thorn for our side'

Mitchell Starc has paid a glorious tribute to the just-retired India off-spinner...

Just-retired Ashwin returns home with 'zero regrets'

Ravichandran Ashwin returned home on Thursday after his shock international retirement...

Ashwin, All The Numbers...

Appeared in 61 Tests won by India. Only Sachin Tendulkar (72) and Virat Kohli (62) have...

They're seriously out of form: Aus top order in crisis

Australia must avoid defeat in Melbourne to keep their hopes alive of taking back the...

How India can qualify for WTC Final after Gabba draw

The Rohit Sharma-led team has two Tests left in Australia, and their fate is still in...

'I Hoped To See You Go Beyond 619'

'I was rooting for you to break my record.'

Liverpool through to League Cup semis; Arsenal win

Liverpool booked their berth in the League Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 victory over...

SEE: What Ashwin Told Team-mates...

'A Legend Bids Adieu to International Cricket.'

I-League: Churchill beat Dempo to claim top spot

In their first I-League clash in over a decade, Churchill Brothers defeated their Goan...

Taskin leads Bangladesh to series victory over Windies

Taskin Ahmed delivered a stellar performance, taking 3 wickets for just 16 runs, as...

Nitesh, Amir propel Thalaivas to victory over Warriorz

Moein Shafaghi and Himanshu dished out superb performances as Tamil Thalaivas thrashed...

'A cricketer retires when he feels he's had enough'

A cricketer only calls time when he knows that he has had "enough" and something must...

WATCH: Ashwin's Emotional Farewell Speech

Ashwin acknowledged the emotional turmoil he was experiencing, despite his calm demeanour.

Santosh Trophy: Bengal beat Rajasthan, secure QF spot

West Bengal beat Rajasthan 2-0 to secure a spot in the quarterfinals of the 78th Senior...

Ashwin's exit mirrors Dhoni, Kumble's abrupt farewells

Ashwin's decision too came as a bit of a surprise, especially considering the team's...

Moments From Ashwin's Exceptional Journey

Ashwin's legacy, marked by his intellect and dominance on the field, will resonate for...

Ashwin: Evolutionary, cerebral, never a one-trick pony

If one has to analyse Ashwin the cricketer, it is very difficult to ignore Ashwin, the...

How India Stunned Australia At The Gabba

By avoiding the follow-on and standing firm against Australia's aggression, India...

Ashwin Drops New Video Post Retirement

'The love we give away is the only love we keep,' Ashwin captioned a video posted on...

Gavaskar unpleased with Ashwin's mid-series retirement

'Normally, you tend to look at the end of the series. That's it. In the middle, it is...

'He deserved a much better farewell'

With 765 international scalps in his bag, Ashwin is the second-highest wicket-taker...

Rohit taking no chances with Shami's fitness

The 34-year-old Shami, who last played for India in the ODI World Cup final in November...

'Ashwin has the right to take his own call'

An astute reader of the game both on and off the field, Ashwin might have gauged what...

Rohit is out of form but not out of confidence

'For a person like me, it's all about how I feel in my mind, what kind of prep I'm...

'Ashwin Was Absolutely Fearless'

'The brain would always react first, he was an intelligent cricketer, a good thinking...

SEE: Why Ashwin Is Retiring From Cricket

The 38-year-old was brief while announcing that Wednesday marked his last day as an...

'A GOAT Retires'

'I do feel there's a bit of punch left in me as a cricketer, but I would like to ......

Kohli's emotional farewell note to Ashwin

Under Kohli, Ashwin played 55 Tests and took a massive 293 wickets at an average of...

Travis Head's fitness under scrutiny?

Travis Head played down concerns over his fitness after appearing to struggle with a...

Cummins disappointed with rain-ruined Test

Australian captain Pat Cummins expressed disappointment over the rain interruptions...

Ashwin retires from international cricket

The 38-year-old played the day-night Test in Adelaide and picked up one wicket.

'We'll take that': Rohit hails India's resilience

Rohit Sharma hailed the resilience of the lower-order batters after his team managed to...

Ashwin's Retirement Sends SM Into Spin

Here's how fans reacted on social media...

Aus denied victory, set up high-stakes Boxing Day Test

With a heavy downpour preventing the resumption of play after the break, the match was...

PIX: Rain forces draw after India bowlers rock Aus

IMAGES from Day 5 of the 3rd Test played at The Gabba in Brisbane on Wednesday.

WFI chaos, Olympic losses: Wrestling stalls in 2024

Bajrang Punia banned, Phogat turns politician, WFI suspension, litigations, and lost...

How Rohit Sharma Fared In Tests In 2024

2024 has not been a productive year for the skipper as far as Test cricket is concerned.

Bumrah is India's BEST in Australia

On Day 5 of the 3rd Test at the Gabba in Brisbane, Bumrah shook up Australia's top...

New Zealand get new white-ball skipper

He first led the side in a T20 against West Indies at Bay Oval in November 2020 and...

Kumble Disowns 'Disgraceful Captaincy'...

'I want to categorically deny any association with these accounts and their content....

Kohli Link To Akash Deep's Heroics

On Day 4 of the Brisbane Test, Akash Deep delivered a fearless and career-defining...

Simran Shaikh Returns Home To Dharavi

Afsar Dayatar/Rediff.com captures glimpses of Simran Shaikh returning home to Dharavi,...

PKL: Yoddhas beat Steelers, keep playoff hopes alive

Bhavani Rajput picked up 11 points in a superb performance as UP Yoddhas beat table...

Need to execute our bowling plans better: Mandhana

India's stand-in skipper Smriti Mandhana was disappointed that her bowlers put up a...

East Bengal stun Punjab in spectacular comeback win

East Bengal scored four second half goals to recorded a sensational come-from-behind...

CM Stalin lauds Gukesh, announces big chess initiative

World's youngest chess champion D Gukesh was felicitated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M...

Windies cruise to victory over India in Women's T20I

West Indies beat India by nine wickets in the second women's T20 International to level...

India to host World Boxing Cup Final in November 2025

India is set to host the World Boxing Cup Final in November next year, reaffirming its...

Santosh Trophy: Odisha stun Goa, Delhi dominate

Rahul Mukhi (60th minute) and Kartik Hantal (64th) struck in the second half as Odisha...

Shaw DROPPED again: Questions his ouster in viral post

Prithvi Shaw expressed his frustration after being dropped from Mumbai's squad for the...

'Kohli is too good a player to be criticised'

'It will be unfair to say that he is out of form on the basis of two innings. He has...

Cummins touches new milestone

His persistence was rewarded with the wickets of Rishabh Pant, skipper Rohit Sharma,...

Rahul spells out his mantra for success in Australia

'You have to respect if the ball's moving, you have to give it to the fast bowlers and...

Mandhana soars, India climb ICC Women's Rankings

struck 105 in the final match of the series against Australia in Perth and 54 in the...

Vettori reveals what went wrong for Australia...

Daniel Vettori admitted that a resilient partnership between Indian tailenders Jasprit...

Boland to get another crack at the Indians

On Tuesday, Hazlewood bowled just one over before walking out of the field before...

Bumrah Lets His Bat Talk

After shouldering the bowling attack and now stepping up to bat, he's proven himself to...

'Easy to target Nayar, Gambhir'

'What solution can Gambhir or Nayar possibly give, apart from telling him to not play...

PICS: Akash Deep-Bumrah frustrate depleted Australia

Though Australia have dominated the rain-hit Test, time will most likely deny the hosts.

Blow for Aus: Hazlewood could miss remainder of series

Josh Hazlewood, who was recalled after recovering from a side injury that ruled him out...

PIX: India avoid follow-on after tail wags on Day 4

Images from Day 4 of the third Test between Australia and India in Brisbane on Tuesday.

What's Wrong With Rohit's Batting?

Caught by Wicket-keeper Alex Carey after edging a Pat Cummins delivery, Rohit's shot...

SEE: Gukesh Dares to Jump After Victory!

'Gaju said to me, "If you win the world championship, I'm going to do bungee jumping."...

Kohli, Gill Hit Nets On Day 4

While the team battles it out on the field, the duo is focused on improving their...

'True champion' Southee bows out a winner at home

Tim Southee, once half of the most feared new-ball partnership in the game, brought...

Dreams Do Come True In Dharavi!

Simran Shaikh stays in a tiny 12 by 12 feet room along with her grandmother, parents...

Rohit's Struggles Sink India Deeper

The captain, who had switched positions to number six, once again fell prey to Pat...

New Zealand crush England for consolation win

New Zealand romped to victory by 423 runs after dismissing England for 234 on the...

Rain or shine, Rahul's performance will be critical..

As Day 4 unfolds in the closely contested match, all eyes are on KL Rahul, whose...

Not sure if Virat has lost that edge: Allan Border

Virat Kohli's struggles against balls outside the off-stump in the ongoing Test series...

PKL: Dabang Delhi qualify for playoffs in style!

Dabang Delhi KC sealed their place in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 11 playoffs with an...

PM Modi congratulates victorious Women's hockey champs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the Indian Junior Women's Hockey...

Top-scorer Deepika grateful to forwards

Goalkeeper Nidhi stole the spotlight in the final, with three clutch saves in the...

'Never seen anyone like him'

An all-format bowler, Bumrah took five for 30 in a memorable first-innings display and...

'We Cannot Send Them To Pakistan'

According to recent developments, the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the PCB...

Santosh Trophy: Services, West Bengal notch wins

Title holders Services and former champions West Bengal registered dominant victories...

Kerala Blasters sack Coach Mikael after poor show

Kerala Blasters FC on Monday announced the termination of services of their head coach...

Gabba Test headed for a draw?

At Stumps on Day 3, the visitors are struggling at 51/4 with right-hand batter KL Rahul...

Manika part of Team Asia's epic win in Waldner Cup

India's table tennis star Manika Batra was part of a star-studded Team Asia that beat...

Gukesh vs Carlsen: The battle of chess titans looms...

The youngest-ever world champion, Gukesh Dommaraju will take on Magnus Carlsen, the...

Bumrah 'trying to help in-transition' bowling attack

In response, the visitors were 51/4 on a rain-hit third day with questions being raised...

Why Marsh gets nervous to field at gully

'Hopefully the weather holds off, and then tomorrow it's just about coming in, having a...

Learn from Tendulkar, Gavaskar tells struggling Kohli

On a rain-marred third day of the ongoing Brisbane Test, Kohli copped yet another...

How Upton helped Gukesh conquer chess history

D Gukesh credited mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton for helping him tame the...

Siraj had a niggle but still kept on bowling: Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah revealed that Mohammed Siraj has been bowling with a niggle and praised...

'Utterly blindsided': Gillespie slams PCB

Former Australia pacer Jason Gillespie revealed that he stepped down as Pakistan's Test...

Aus press advantage on rain-marred day in Brisbane

It was a frustrating day for the loyal crowd of 16,180 but perhaps more so for the home...

PIX: India's top order flops as Australia dominate

The Indian batters' inability to grind it out against a relentless Australian pace...

Iyer's stern warning to Shaw: Shape up or ship out

Shreyas Iyer feels the Mumbai batter can touch the deserved heights if he "gets his...

Suryansh Shedge: Mumbai's new match-winning star!

Being a finisher in T20s can be a nerve-jangling job even for the seasoned names, but...

Gukesh returns to grand welcome in Chennai

Newly-crowned World chess champion D Gukesh returned to Chennai on Monday to an...

Williamson's century puts NZ on course for big win

Kane Williamson scored a magisterial 156 at his most productive venue to drive New...

I can't find a solution: Gaurdiola after latest loss

'I don't have a defence. I'm the boss, I'm the manager and I'm not good enough'

Mahedi powers Bangladesh to thrilling victory

After three consecutive ODI defeats, Bangladesh finally returned to winning ways with a...

Meet Gukesh's Soulmate

'I know I'm pretty, but please do not touch me' in a reference to his growing fanbase,...

Unstoppable Bumrah! 50 Test Wickets in Australia

Jasprit Bumrah continued his domination of Australian cricket, reaching a significant...

Why was Harmanpreet missing during India's fielding?

When asked about Kaur's absence, Titas did not specify the issue, saying, "The medical...

What's Batting Coach Doing?

'Time has come to scrutinise the role of India's batting coach.'

Stokes injures hamstring again in Hamilton

England captain Ben Stokes suffered a left hamstring injury during the third Test...

LaLiga: Barcelona STUNNED!

LaLiga leaders Barcelona lost 1-0 to Leganes on Sunday

Guha Apologises For Bumrah Remark

Isa Guha has apologised for her controversial comment about Jasprit Bumrah.

PIX: Manchester United rally to beat City; Chelsea win

Manchester City have now won only once in 11 games in all competitions.

Kohli's Weakness Exposed Again!

Virat Kohli's struggles against Australia's bowlers persisted as he was dismissed for...

I've outdone my expectations: Head

After Australia were reduced to 75 for 3, Steve Smith steadied the innings, providing...

ISL: Mumbai City FC edge past 10-man Mohammedan SC

Mumbai City FC held their shape and saw out the game, securing a crucial three points.

India down China to defend Jr Asia Cup title

Nidhi made back-to-back saves in the second quarter to keep the scores level after 25...

PKL: Jaipur Panthers keep playoff hopes alive

For the Thalaivas, a Super Tackle sent Arjun to the bench but the impressive start by...

1st T20I: India continue unbeaten streak against WI

With this, India bettered their highest-ever total against West Indies. Their previous...

WPL: Simran Shaikh costliest player; Rana unsold

All-rounder Dottin, who is currently in India with the West Indies team for the...

Soccer PIX: Atletico continue winning run

Fullback Nahuel Molina lifted a long cross from the right touchline which found the...

BCCI treasurer sworn in as Maha minister

Shelar is the second official from the incumbent committee to move on from his post...

Mumbai are Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy champions!

This was Mumbai's second SMAT title after winning it for the first time in 2022, while...

India to host maiden World Athletics Continental Tour

The Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar is one of the best facilities in the country and it...

SEE: World chess champion Gukesh's main goal is...

Following his victory, the 18 year old spoke to International Chess Federation (FIDE)...

I-League: Title contenders Real Kashmir humbled

While Namdhari earned their second consecutive win and have seven points after round...

U19 Asia Cup: Sonam powers India to win over Pakistan

Wicketkeeper-batter Kamilini, 16, smashed four boundaries and three sixes to decimate...

3rd Test: How Indian batters can go past 400

India's batters will need to fire on all cylinders when they come out to bat and former...

'My desire to win is stronger than the fear of losing'

'I am still the kid who loves chess. It used to be the coolest toy.'

An area where Indian bowlers need to focus on...

The former South African quick explained the pre-set plan against Head, though it...

Why last 3 years were the 'hardest' for Steve Smith

Australia's senior batter Steve Smith said the last three years have been the most...

Smith-Head give India bad case of 'deja vu'

Australia's Travis Head and Steve Smith gave India a repeat of their nightmare in the...

'It is about being positive': How Head survived Bumrah

Travis Head conceded that he was immensely fortunate to survive a fine spell from...

Head continues to torment India

Travis Head has been a thorn in India's side, hitting three centuries and two fifties...

PIX: Head, Smith centuries put Australia in control

Travis Head scored his second successive hundred while veteran Steve Smith wore the...

Diljit dedicates Chandigarh concert to Gukesh

Punjabi singing sensation Diljit Dosanjh dedicated his Chandigarh concert to newly...

'Siraj getting stick from 'saints' of Aus cricket'

Sunil Gavaskar called out the double standards of the Australian cricket pundits for...

NZ take charge as England tumble in Hamilton

New Zealand took charge on the second day of the third Test by dismissing England for...

PIX: Real Madrid held to draw; Napoli rally to victory

Real Madrid paid for defensive mistakes as they were held to a 3-3 draw at lowly local...

How Siraj's Mind Games Led to Labuschagne's Dismissal

India's mind games played a pivotal role in the dismissal of Australian batter Marnus...

Sara Tendulkar Stuns at the Gabba

Sara Tendulkar set the internet buzzing with her stylish presence at the Gabba.

Bundesliga PIX: Mainz stun Bayern; Leverkusen win

Mainz 05's Lee Jae-sung scored either side of the break as the hosts stunned Bundesliga...

EPL PIX: Liverpool, Arsenal held to draws

Liverpool's Diogo Jota bagged a last-gasp equaliser to salvage a breathless 2-2 Edraw...

Gukesh Big Fan Favourite In Singapore!

Newly crowned World chess champion D Gukesh was felicitated by the Indian community in...

Mohun Bagan rally to beat Kerala; stay top of ISL

Mohun Bagan Super Giant beat Kerala Blasters 3-2 to register their fifth consecutive...

PKL: Sehrawat's masterclass powers Titans to victory

Led by Pawan Sehrawat, Telugu Titans roared back from nine points down at one stage to...

Women's Jr Asia Cup: India down Japan to enter final

Defending champions India asserted their dominance with a 3-1 victory over Japan to...

India women seek fresh start after Australia debacle

Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur backed the Indian women's team to regain confidence in home...

Gabba Test: Rain set to disrupt remaining 4 days

The third Test between Australia and India in Brisbane faces a grim weather forecast,...

Gabba washout: Spectators to get full refunds

Cricket Australia was just 10 balls away from potentially saving itself more than...

Could this surprise choice lead RCB in IPL 2025?

Rajat Patidar's name is doing rounds within RCB circles as their prospective captain...

Fiorentina's Bove discharged from hospital

Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove has been discharged from hospital, the club said on...

Neeraj's Paris T-shirt immortalised in WA museum

Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra is among 23 athletes whose competition artefacts...

Arjuna Awardee sprinter Baruah slams Assam govt

Assam's first Arjuna Awardee sprinter Bhogeswar Baruah has criticised the state...

Verstappen collects his F1 trophy in Rwanda

Rwandan President Paul Kagame joined Max Verstappen on stage when the Red Bull driver...

Tim Southee equals Gayle's sixes record in Tests

Tim Southee equalled West Indies great Chris Gayle's tally of sixes in Test cricket to...

PV Sindhu Engaged!

Indian badminton sensation PV Sindhu is set to tie the knot with Hyderabad-based...

Controversial Pakistan pacer Amir calls it quits

Amir's final outing in Pakistan colours came in June this year during the T20 World Cup...

What's Agassi Doing With Jonty Rhodes?

'Tennis is a sport where you may enjoy watching more than playing. But pickleball flips...

Rain wreaks havoc on India's opening day plans

India will have to wait until day two to show their skills and may need early wickets...

Why Gillespie quit as Pakistan's red-ball coach

The source said that while Gillespie was aware that the board had stripped him of say...

PIX: Rain reigns on Day 1 of Australia-India 3rd Test

Images from Day 1 of the third Test between Australia and India in Brisbane on Saturday.

Kane Williamson's Bizarre Dismissal

Kane Williamson fell victim to a highly unusual mode of dismissal, accidentally kicking...

PIX: England hit back after New Zealand's solid start

New Zealand made a strong start to their bid for a consolation victory in the third and...

Why Brands Are Chasing Gukesh

'With an achievement like this, Gukesh could even be endorsing global brands.'

Boos Rain Down On Siraj At Gabba

'Siraj is now getting flak from the same 'saints' of Australian cricket who once prided...

SPOTTED! Sara Tendulkar At The Gabba

Sara Tendulkar was spotted at the Gabba, showing her support for Team India.

Trolls Feast on Rohit's Miscalculation

Despite the overcast conditions seemingly favouring the bowlers, the decision proved to...

SEE: Gukesh, Mum, Dad & The Trophy

'This moment is special not just for me, but for everyone who has supported my journey.'

Jadeja's Return: A Wise Move by India?

Jadeja's return along with Akash Deep replacing Harshit Rana, is seen as a bold move...

ECB suspends Bangladesh's Shakib for 'illegal bowling'

Shakib, who is considered the greatest cricketer Bangladesh has produced, could not be...

Hendricks ton steers SA to T20 series win over Pak

Opener Reeza Hendricks smashed 117 runs from 63 balls to guide South Africa to a...

India, Pak to play at neutral venues in ICC events

The ICC top brass is likely to finalise the hybrid model modalities for the Champions...

PKL: Raiders Devank, Ayan star in Patna Pirates's win

Devank secured 12 points and Ayan got 13 to help Patna Pirates win the match. Shubham...

ISL: Jamshedpur seal thrilling victory over Punjab FC

Siverio struck in the first half added time (45+4) and 84th minutes, while Ezequiel...

India comeback? Rahane's fire still burns bright

Perhaps, that brave attitude keeps his India dream still burning bright without getting...

Match-fixing scandal hits Sri Lanka T10

Prem Thakkur, the Indian owner of Lanka T10 Super League team Galle Marvels, has been...

I'm not here to please everyone: Labuschagne

Labuschagne said he is focused on winning matches for Australia, not on convincing...

'World Championships aren't just about chess'

'I think the world championship matches are decided not purely by chess but by who has...

Next star? Anvay Dravid's knock puts Karnataka on top

Batting at No. 4 Anvay remained unbeaten on 100 off 153 balls, striking 10 fours and...

Soccer coach jailed for 20 years in China

Former Everton midfielder and national team coach Li Tie was sentenced to 20 years in...

'I Was Not Sleeping Properly'

'I spoke to Paddy, and I made some changes.''After that, I slept well in the last two...

Bumrah alone stands between Australia and glory

Jasprit Bumrah embodies the qualities of pace legends such as Dennis Lillee, Andy...

Ding Lost Deliberately: Russia

'The match,' asserted FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich, 'has been played at the highest...

TN showers Gukesh with Rs 5 crore for historic win

Chennai-based Grandmaster Gukesh on Thursday became the youngest world chess champion...

PIX: Gukesh's Golden Moment!

At the closing ceremony, Gukesh was adorned with a garland as he proudly held the...

Rahane's 6-hitting extravaganza sends Mumbai to final

Mumbai reach SMAT final after Ajinkya Rahane's sublime 98 powers them to 6-wicket win...

'Gukesh has summitted the highest peak'

The 18-year-old Gukesh claimed the title by beating China's Ding Liren in Singapore on...

Treesa-Gayatri bow out of BWF World Tour Finals

It was the fourth defeat for the Indian pair against the Paris Olympics bronze...

Ding's blunder or Gukesh's genius? Anand responds

Indian Grandmaster Gukesh made history on Thursday, becoming the youngest-ever to win...

Carlsen's blunt message to Gukesh...

Magnus Carlsen lauds D Gukesh but rules out world title clash with him

Gukesh's First Look at the World Championship Trophy

D Gukesh saw the world championship trophy for the first time on Friday after becoming...

Shubman Gill vows to turn things around

Shubman Gill says the need to put up a big first innings total has been the talking...

Cummins warns Indian batters of bouncers at Gabba

Pat Cummins has promised to inundate Indian batters with bouncers at "some point" of...

Will Rohit's captaincy lead India to victory at Gabba?

With the series locked at 1-1, Brisbane could well decide the course of the rubber and...

Three Groups, 18 Balls, 6 Targets

As Team India gears up to bounce back in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, their...

'The boy who would be King'

Anand's post affectionately dubbed Gukesh as the 'boy who would be king'

'Gukesh Has Nerves Of Steel'

'Gukesh displayed incredible fighting spirit, outstanding mental toughness, insane...

Europa: United steal a win; Spurs snatch a point

Forward Rasmus Hojlund scored twice to allow Manchester United to come back from a goal...

Is less more? Will Smith follow Mr. Cricket's advice?

Smith took a leaf out of Hussey's book and did not train on the day before the Adelaide...

Boland dropped! Hazlewood returns for Gabba Test

Hazlewood's inclusion is the only change to the home side who will look to take a 2-1...

Coaching chaos in Pak! After Kirsten, Gillespie quits

Jason Gillespie stepped down from his role as Pakistan's Test team coach

'Gukesh Always Surprises Me'

'He was always up to the challenge.'

'Looking Forward To Jumping Off A Bridge'

'I'm excited to celebrate with my team and friends. There's a little secret, though.'

Dabang Delhi inch closer to playoffs after crucial win

Dabang Delhi KC clinched a crucial 33-27 victory over Telugu Titans and moved up to...

ISL: Odisha beat East Bengal to extend unbeaten streak

Odisha FC overcame East Bengal FC 2-1 in Kolkata on Thursday to extend their unbeaten...

Babar Azam in spotlight after rape allegations surface

The Lahore High Court on Thursday adjourned the hearing of the alleged rape case...

Runner dies hours after completing Goa River Marathon

A 29-year-old dental surgeon died of a massive heart attack after completing a marathon...

'Gukesh's win will inspire a lot of aspiring players'

The 18-year-old Gukesh's triumph was celebrated far and wide across the country with...

SEE: Tears of joy for Gukesh!

After securing his victory, an emotional Gukesh couldn't hold back tears. The weight of...

I'm World Champion, but Magnus is the best: D Gukesh

D Gukesh reflects on his historic world chess championship victory

How Gukesh conquered the World

Teenager Gukesh Dommaraju of India became the youngest chess world champion by beating...

'Christmas Has Come Early For India'

'This is a big day for Indian chess.'

Gukesh shatters Kasparov's record to win Chess crown

India's chess prodigy, D Gukesh, etched his name in history on Thursday by becoming the...

History Made! Gukesh's iconic winning moment!

The final moments of D Gukesh's historic World Chess Championship victory were as...

Gukesh is WORLD CHESS CHAMPION!

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh, 18, has claimed a historic victory over defending World...

Sachin Helped Me: Kambli

Vinod Kambli revealed that his childhood friend Sachin Tendulkar came forward to help...

'Dravid, not IPL, is the real prize'

Teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi is not as excited at the prospect of becoming the...

'Momentum is with Australia, not India'

Australia levelled the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy 1-1 with a 10-wicket win in...

'Rohit must open to throw first punch'

Ravi Shastri, who knows a thing or two about winning Test rubbers in Australia, on...

Kohli addresses team in nets; Rohit works on batting

The youngsters in the side couldn't have got a better mentor than 'King' Kohli himself...

Cricket to be included in Brisbane 2032 Olympics?

Jay Shah met with top officials of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics organising committee to...

'India a big contender for hockey WC, Olympic medals'

Belgian defender Arthur De Sloover feels the way Indian hockey is progressing over the...

'Not the time to look back at Gabba 2021'

The Australian team doesn't have the time to think about India's incredible victory at...

BWF Worlds: Treesa-Gayatri bag crucial win!

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand will need to win against the Japanese pairing of...

What's Saina Doing At Wagah?

Olympic medallist Saina also attended the Beating Retreat ceremony, a daily...

How Jaiswal's sledge sparked Starc's fiery comeback!

Australia legend Ricky Ponting believes a cheeky comment from India opener Yashasvi...

Brook Goes Level With Tendulkar

Harry Brook matched the legendary Sachin Tendulkar's career-high of 898 rating points...

PIX: City lose to Juventus; Arsenal, Barcelona win

Manchester City have one just victory from their last 10 games across all competitions.

Gabba Test: What Changes Will India Make?

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the third Test against...

PKL: Haryana become first team to book playoffs berth

It was a complete team effort for Haryana Steelers, with Vinay and Shivam Patare...

ISL: Chennai pip Hyderabad to end losing streak

Chennaiyin FC got the better of Hyderabad FC 1-0 to snap a three-game losing streak in...

Zimbabwe stun Afghanistan in T20I opener at Harare

Zimbabwe secured victory off the last ball as they beat Afghanistan by four wickets in...

FIFA World Cup 2030 and 2034 hosts revealed!

Saudi Arabia will host the men's soccer World Cup in 2034 while the 2030 edition will...

Gukesh and Ding set for explosive final showdown

A nail-biting draw by threefold repetition keeps the Championship race wide open as...

'Alcaraz has best of Nadal, Djokovic, Federer but...'

Legendary Andre Agassi said Carlos Alcaraz combines the best qualities of Novak...

Gukesh holds Ding: Chess C'ship heads for a decider

The draw left both players on an identical tally of 6.5 points each, with just one game...

Target fourth, fifth stump line: Hayden's tip to India

Hayden shared his views on how to dismiss the Australian batters at Gabba.

SMAT: Rahane powers Mumbai to semifinals

Once Vidarbha posted a massive 221 for six, Mumbai needed a strong chase and Rahane led...

Mandhana's century in vain as India lose 0-3

Opener Smriti Mandhana's elegant century went in vain as India lost to Australia by 83...

Tan Kim Her returns to guide India's badminton stars

Malaysian doubles specialist Tan Kim Her has reunited with star pair Satwiksairaj...

Find Out Who Ruled Google in 2024

A major surprise in the 2024 Google search trends was the absence of iconic names like...

McSweeney vows to 'throw few more punches' at Bumrah

Nathan McSweeney had a disappointing start to his international career after being...

Shami struggles, Bengal bowled out by Pandya's pace

Mohammed Shami rarely operated at his best and it had a cascading effect on Bengal as...

Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi scripts history

With his record-shattering spell, he also the became third Pakistani bowler to achieve...

Test Rankings: Bumrah holds fort at No 1

Bumrah leads a competitive field, including South African speedster Kagiso Rabada (856)...

Gabba Pitch Will Be Traditional: Curator

'We still prepare the pitch the exact same way every time to try and get the same good...

Is Bumrah In Doubt For 3rd Test?

'The only concern they might have is around Jasprit Bumrah's fitness and what that does...

Team India Lands In Brisbane

Players, including Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, and Washington Sundar, were spotted at...

What's Affecting Rohit's Batting?

'The moment the balls were in the middle and off stump, that is where most of his...

From Olympic heartbreak to Guwahati redemption

The Paris Olympics was a challenging chapter for Tanisha and all other Indian shuttlers...

Despite 23.75 Cr, Venki is Pursuing PhD

'I am pursuing my PhD (finance) now. You will be interviewing me as Dr Venkatesh Iyer...

'In India, I was dragged and sucked into fixing world'

'I felt like I was part of a gang. It almost made me feel better, because I am...

Australia's top order in crisis: Can they bounce back?

The entire Australian top-order that is feeling the "pressure" despite the...

Ponting breaks silence on Siraj-Head feud

Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has weighed in on the heated exchange...

PIX: Schmeichel saves Celtic; Villa edge Leipzig

Dinamo Zagreb and Celtic played out a lifeless 0-0 draw in the Champions League on...

PCB faces lawsuits, alienation and losses

PCB unfortunately didn't have solid support from other members on the executive board...

Virushka's Love Story Turns 7

'Wishing a very happy wedding anniversary to the power couple, Anushka and Virat....

PIX: Liverpool down Girona; Real back to winning ways

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday.

'Shami Must Play 3rd Test'

'Shami has been India's best bowler for a while. He may not get the amount of wickets...

1st T20I: Linde stars as South Africa down Pakistan

Pakistan were always struggling to keep up the required run rate despite captain...

'Gukesh Must Go All Out For Win Today'

'If Gukesh wins, he has to survive in Game 14.''But if Liren wins, then it will be game...

Crowds absent despite South Africa's Test success

South Africa's two-test series success over Sri Lanka on Monday catapulted them to...

PKL: Deshwal stars as Pink Panthers decimate Giants

Jaipur Pink Panthers secured a crucial win in the race for the playoffs defeating...

FIFA set to announce hosts for 2030, 2034 World Cups

FIFA is set to confirm the hosts of the 2030 and 2034 men's World Cups on Wednesday,...

Shami's Bengal eye semis berth against Baroda

Continuing his fine run in his comeback from ankle surgery, India pacer Mohammed Shami...

Agassi hopes to make a generational change in India...

'What I hope to do is provide a vehicle for that scale and growth in literacy and...

How SA jumped to top despite playing just 12 Tests

'I don't know what the maths looks like but we're playing good cricket and we want it...

Former T10 assistant coach Dhillon banned for 'fixing'

Sunny Dhillon, a former assistant coach of an Abu Dhabi T10 League franchise, was on...

'He doesn't care what people think of his technique'

He added that it is amazing to watch Head, who wants to play at the peak of his powers...

Why Kohli Is On The Back Foot

'He knows that Gabba will be a different wicket where he will get to face a lot of...

World Championship: Gukesh will need nerves of steel

While the mind games will go on in the last two games and a potential tiebreaker,...

'Cummins was outstanding; terrific to watch'

The legendary Adam Gilchrist showered praise on Australia captain Pat Cummins for his...

Day 1 of Australia vs India Boxing Day Test sold out!

The tickets for the opening day of the fourth Test of the between India and Australia...

Maharaj helps South Africa record 50th Test win by...

Overall, in 25 matches Maharaj has picked up 59 wickets, averaging 17.76 with a bowling...

'Respect the game': Ex-Australia captain slams Siraj

Mohammed Siraj charges down the wicket towards his teammates, without checking the...

Gukesh In Tears After Loss

Dommaraju Gukesh struggled to hold back tears after the shock loss in Game 12 after a...

'Gambhir, Morkel Must Help Rohit'

'Gautam Gambhir and Morne Morkel will need to provide Rohit with more inputs like...

EPL: West Ham's Bowen punishes woeful Wolves

The game featured a minute's applause after the ninth minute for 34-year-old Hammers...

World No 1 Sabalenka named WTA's Player of the Year!

After successfully defending her Australian Open trophy in January, Aryna Sabalenka won...

Why Do Kids Like Pant So Much?

In the video shared on X, the most expensive hire in IPL history can be seen playing...

'India Will Bounce Back In Brisbane'

'Going into Brisbane, India need a tight strategy for Travis Head and they need to get...

Just be patient, he will be fine: Chhetri backs Kohli

Chhetri and Kohli share a special and endearing relationship, bonded by their...

'We have an able coach in Manolo Marquez'

'I know it's a pressure on the boys that it has been one year, but soon we will win a...

Messi, Ronaldo out as Bellingham makes FIFPRO XI

Jude Bellingham topped the men's overall voting, with the Real Madrid and England...

Jr Asia Cup: Deepika tricks as India thump Malaysia

Deepika (37th, 39th, 48th) was the star of India's win as she netted a hat-trick of...

PKL: Haryana Steelers overpower Telugu Titans

In the 2nd match of the day, Dabang Delhi registered a crucial win over Puneri Paltan.

I-League: Delhi FC pip Sreenidi Deccan

In another match, Inter Kashi drew 1-1 with Real Kashmir to remain on top of the table...

SMAT: Rinku, Vipraj power UP to quarters

There was no doubt about him getting the player of the match award as Vipraj also was...

Gukesh rues lost chances

'In the second half I had chances in many games. Today was a bad game, I won't draw too...

Gukesh loses to Ding in Game 12; match tied at 6-6

China's Ding Liren stormed back in fine fashion with a victory against Gukesh Dommaraju...

Kapil Dev cries out for help to ailing Kambli

Kapil Dev urged former India batter Vinod Kambli to address his health issues, saying...

Siraj fined for Adelaide Test altercation!

The two players also received one demerit point each on their disciplinary records,...

WTC Final: India Needs Pakistan's Help

If Pakistan can either draw or win both Tests in South Africa, it will significantly...

Why Rohit might be better off batting at No. 6

Rohit Sharma may just avoid being swayed by the proverbial outside noise and stick to...

South Africa down SL to sweep series; go top of WTC

Spinner Keshav Maharaj took five wickets as South Africa secured a 109-run victory over...

'Knowing his talent and ability, he will come back'

Rohit had missed the opening Test due to the birth of his second child.

Shami proves critics wrong in SMAT thriller

Mohammed Shami carried Bengal to the quarterfinals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy by...

India's tough road to 2027 Asian Cup

India was on Sunday drawn in a tricky group along with Bangladesh, Hong Kong and...

Should Rohit Sharma return to open?

Rohit, who had missed the first Test, dropped down to the number six spot in the pink...

Rohit reveals real reason behind restricting fans

Rohit emphasised the importance of keeping net sessions private to maintain focus and...

'Siraj is a good character, he is a bit like Kohli'

Mohammed Siraj's hot temper has become a topic of discussion but Australian quick Josh...

B'desh Skipper Stirs Crowd With 'Allahu Akbar'

'Is he trying to rile up the crowd?'

Historic! 9-yr-old Indian takes down chess veteran, 66

Nine-year-old Delhi boy Aarit Kapil has become the youngest Indian to beat a chess...

Will Shami join Team India for Brisbane Test?

Rohit hinted that the 64-Test veteran could still play a part in the remainder of the...

'Australia is a harshly treated team at times'

'They have won everything but the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and they know that, they've...

Hazlewood breaks silence on injury and rift rumours

Hazlewood missed the 10-wicket win over India in Adelaide on Sunday with the latest in...

PIX: Atletico Madrid's stunning comeback win!

A second-half double from Antoine Griezmann earned Atletico Madrid a stunning 4-3...

'We Want Bumrah To Play All 5 Tests'

'He is your battering ram.''If you are not going to play him for all five Tests, then...

Rutherford's explosive ton powers WI to victory

An explosive century from Sherfane Rutherford and a fifty from ever-consistent skipper...

'Breakout Star Of This Team'

'No Indian batter has hit more sixes than him against fast bowling in Tests in...

CSK in trouble? Conway's IPL availability in doubt

Out-of-form New Zealand opener Devon Conway will miss the third Test against England in...

Don't waste time in hotels: Gavaskar slams Team India

India were thoroughly exposed in their 10-wicket loss in the second Test of the Border...

EPL PIX: Chelsea stage comeback win; Arsenal stumble

Arsenal were held to a 1-1 Premier League draw by London rivals Fulham on a grey wet...

Time Running Out For Rohit, Kohli...

While the whole batting unit faltered, the spotlight fell firmly on seniors Rohit...

Why Sindhu Visited Sachin...

'In badminton, the score always starts with 'love,' and your beautiful journey with...

'Won't Be Surprised If He's Back Amongst The Runs'

'He is putting in the hard yards, he is putting in the effort.'

'Head's a big boy, he can handle himself'

Pat Cummins defends team behaviour, terms Travis Head 'a big boy' who can speak for...

That's the last time ...: Hamilton's emotional tribute

Lewis Hamilton raced one last time for Mercedes on Sunday, Formula One's most...

3 matches, 3 losses: Nightmare day for Indian cricket

Forgettable Sunday for Indian cricket as men, women and U-19 sides suffer defeats

India thrash B'desh 13-1 in Jr Women's Hockey Asia Cup

India took control of the match very early and converted their dominance into a goal in...

ISL: Mohun Bagan soar to the top!

Mohun Bagan Super Giant extended their positive form with a 2-0 win over NorthEast...

Lewis Hamilton's reign: A decade of dominance

Hamilton, who finished fourth on Sunday and joins Ferrari next year, has always raced...

Norris wins in Abu Dhabi, McLaren are F1 champions

Lando Norris won the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday to deliver McLaren's...

Gukesh reveals secret behind his Game 11 victory

Known to be very competitive, Gukesh said the approach will not change even though he...

South Africa, Sri Lanka eye victory in second Test

South Africa require five wickets and Sri Lanka need 143 runs as the second Test heads...

Chess C'ship: Gukesh stuns Ding in Game 11, takes lead

India's D Gukesh outplayed Ding Liren to seize a 6-5 lead in the World Chess...

India lose to Bangladesh in Asia Cup U-19 final

Defending champions Bangladesh came up with a clinical bowling performance to outclass...

Rohit breaks silence: Truth behind Shami's absence

Shami's playing kit and Australian visa are believed to be ready and he was supposed to...

Guwahati Masters: Tanisha-Ashwini defend title

The top-seeded duo, who also competed at the Paris Olympics, showcased a dominant...

Gukesh spends 28 per cent of Game 11 with eyes shut!

D Gukesh once again matched the defending champion, Ding Liren of China, during the...

'We made mistakes': Richa opens up on India's loss

India players were sloppy on the field, giving away too many extra runs and also...

Pakistan rejects India's Hybrid Model demand

Sharif, who is also the patron-in-chief of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), also told...

No reason for Pakistan to go and play in India: Afridi

Former all-rounder Shahid Afridi wants PCB to adopt a firm stance on cricketing ties...

Starc on how Australia bounced back in Adelaide

Mitchell Starc said Australia had left the Perth debacle behind by shutting the...

Australia women thrash India; seal ODI series

Opener Georgia Voll (101) and Ellyse Perry (105) smashed commanding centuries as...

'Australia privileged to have a bowler like Starc'

Australia captain Pat Cummins said it is a "privilege" to have a bowler of Mitchell...

Should Rohit Step Down As Captain?

Rohit Sharma's decision-making has come under intense scrutiny, especially after the...

'You don't expect Bumrah to bowl from both ends'

Jasprit Bumrah is only human and cannot always shoulder the responsibility of bowling...

How Australia mauled India inside 3 days

A dominant Australia hammered India by 10 wickets in the day-night second Test on...

WTC 2025: India Drop To Third

Australia stormed to the top of the ICC World Test Championship 2025 standings with a...

The Stumps Show: Day 3, Adelaide Test

The good news is the team management has enough time on hand to think through the...

Sindhu's Pre-Wedding Glow

As the wedding festivities are just around the corner, the Olympic medalist has given...

PIX: Cummins bags 5 as Aus rout India to level series

Pat Cummins took five wickets as Australia maintained their unblemished record in...

'He lied': Siraj slams Head for send-off comments

India pacer Mohammed Siraj broke his silence on the controversial send-off and war of...

PIX: England maul NZ in second Test to seal series

England finally faced some resistance from New Zealand in the shape of Tom Blundell's...

EPL: Late red card costs City two points; United lose

A round-up of Saturday's action in the English Premier League.

Pujara on what went wrong for India on Day 2

Cheteshwar Pujara pointed out the inexperience of the Indian batters against the pink...

Bumrah's injury scare: A moment of panic for India

Bumrah, who claimed an eight-wicket match haul in India's 295-run win in the series...

Defying age: Chhetri breaks ISL records

At 40 years and 126 days, Sunil Chhetri became the oldest hat-trick scorer in the ISL...

Power shift in BCCI: Saikia takes charge

Saikia, who hails from Assam, is a former first-class cricketer. He is currently the...

Sri Lanka stumble again: SA close in on series victory

Seamer Dane Paterson took a career-best 5-71 and Temba Bavuma was unbeaten on 48 as...

'We were slow to react, allowed Head to dominate'

India were struggling at 128 for 5 in their second innings, still trailing Australia by...

What really happened between Head and Siraj

Siraj gave a fiery send-off to Head, who struck his second Test century against India...

Abu Dhabi GP: McLaren on course for title

Lando Norris led a McLaren front row sweep in qualifying for the season-ending Abu...

Can India survive the Aussie onslaught?

Head smashed a swashbuckling hundred to fetch Australia a first innings lead of 157 at...

Who did Travis Head cradle his bat for?

Travis Head's blistering century powered Australia's innings on Day 2 of the second...

Head the headache returns to haunt India

Head produced match-winning hundreds on both occasions when Australia beat India in the...

Siraj's fiery send-off sets Adelaide Oval ablaze

Mohammed Siraj's fiery send-off to Travis Head ignited a hostile atmosphere at the...

The Stumps Show: Day 2, Adelaide Test

India did not respect the match situation, the playing conditions, and the bowlers, and...

Chess C'ship: Gukesh, Ding Liren's epic duel continues

The World Chess Championship remained deadlocked as the 10th game between Indian...

Shami's comeback confirmed! Set to fire in Australia

Mohammed Shami is set to compete in the last two Tests of the ongoing series against...

PIX: Australia have India tottering after Head hundred

Images from Day 2 of the 'Pink-ball' second Test between Australia and India in...

India's nightmare: Head rewrites history in Adelaide

Top Australia batter Travis Head on Saturday shattered day-night Test records at...

England take huge lead over NZ after Atkinson 'trick'

Gus Atkinson took a hat-trick as England stayed on course for a dominant victory in the...

Duminy resigns as SA's limited-overs batting coach

J P Duminy, who joined the Proteas side as their batting coach in March last year, left...

Messi named MLS Most Valuable Player for 2024

In his first full MLS season after joining Miami in July 2023, Lionel Messi had 20...

Can Shaw Do This To Resurrect Career?

'If I were Prithvi, I would quickly evaluate and conclude that fitness is a major...

Man United's Amorim close to finding magic line-up

United host seventh-placed Forest on Saturday, days after their defeat to Arsenal.

ECB's controversial stand over IPL NOC

England players could boycott Hundred against ECB's stance on NOC policy

Starc Wins Real Duel Against Jaiswal

Talking to broadcasters after the India innings, Starc said he did not really visualise...

Nissanka leads Sri Lanka fight back

Nissanka had featured in a 41-run opening partnership with Dimuth Karunaratne, who...

ISL: Punjab FC jump to third spot

Punjab FC will face hosts Jamshedpur FC in their next fixture on December 13.

Starc pleased with proceedings on Day 1

Starc was the standout performer on a lively Adelaide pitch, returning excellent...

Sumit Nagal earns direct entry into Australian Open

Nagal's career maintained an upward spike when he became the 10th player from India to...

'Test cricket has changed a bit'

'Some of these guys come up, grow up through IPL cricket and there's no fear or there's...

PKL: Tamil Thalaivas thrash Gujarat Giants

As the half wore on, the Thalaivas continued to keep their opponents at bay and then...

India didn't use the pink ball to good effect: Sunny G

India's assistant coach also Ryan ten Doeschate also lauded Starc for his excellent...

Can India do a Perth-like turnaround in Adelaide?

'We feel slightly behind the game now but there certainly won't be any letting up and...

Why Ashwin was picked over Sundar, Jadeja

'I guess the thinking going into the last Test, we wanted to strengthen the batting'

Zaheer's Aussie Mission: Pant As LSG Cap

LSG Team Mentor Zaheer Khan has flown to Australia to discuss with Rishabh Pant about...

How Australia Floored India In Adelaide

The opening day drew more than 50,000 fans making it the fourth highest attendance ever...

The Stumps Show: Day 1, Adelaide Test

At the end of the first day of play, it is the home side that is firmly in control, and...

Olympian Mirabai's future hangs in balance

IWF scraps her weight category; Olympic weight category yet to be known.

Asia Cup: Controversial teen guides India to final

India's chase was built on a solid foundation laid by Ayush Mhatre (34 off 28) as he...

PIX: Six-star Starc puts Australia on top on Day 1

Images from Day 1 of the 'Pink-ball' second Test between Australia and India in...

Starc's Stunning Pink Ball Record

In his 13th pink ball Test since 2015, the 34-year-old Australian pacer has taken 72...

Shammi Silva replaces Jay Shah as ACC head

Silva's tenure begins at a pivotal time, with the ACC focusing on the upcoming Asia Cup...

'...Gukesh is not a favourite in this match anymore'

Gukesh, Liren eye breakthrough after series of draws in the Chess World C'ship.

F1 World champion Max Verstappen to become a father

Dutch driver Verstappen won his fourth successive title with Red Bull in Las Vegas last...

'Adamance' is why Kohli is struggling: Manjrekar

Virat Kohli's refusal to make changes in his batting to overcome a weakness outside the...

England in charge at Wellington after Brook hundred

Harry Brook continued his remarkable form in New Zealand with a second century of the...

Why Australia's players are donning black armbands...

Australia's players wore black armbands during the second Pink-ball Test against India...

Club World Cup: Man City meet Juventus in group stage

Premier League champions Manchester City were drawn on Thursday with Juventus, Wydad AC...

EPL PIX: Huijsen takes Bournemouth past Tottenham

Images from Thursday's action in the Premier League.

Former Australia Test opener Joe Burns to lead Italy

Burns, who played 23 Tests and six ODIs for Australia, qualified to play for his...

ICC confirms CT 2025 Hybrid Model, India v Pak in UAE

According to a top ICC source, the decision was more or less finalised during an...

'I saw my father cry': Reddy's journey to Test debut

"To be honest, I was not serious when I was young," he said in a video released by the...

ISL: Amrinder's heroics deny Mumbai City FC

Odisha FC and Mumbai City FC played out a goalless draw in the Indian Super League in...

Zimbabwe salvage pride with dramatic win

Zimbabwe beat Pakistan by two wickets in the last of their three-match Twenty20 series...

Rickelton's maiden ton guides South Africa on Day 1

Ryan Rickelton scored a maiden Test century as the hosts finished on 269-7 against Sri...

SMAT: Shami, Ajinkya Rahane turn back the clock

Mohammed Shami claimed three wickets further building on his match fitness, while...

Chess C'ship: Would Gukesh and Ding cheat?

Both Gukesh and Liren shared their thoughts on the ongoing contest, highlighting the...

India dominate ICC board meeting

The meet and greet session was actually a platform for all the like-minded cricket...

AIFF's bold move to elevate women's football

Swede Joakim Alexandersson was on Thursday appointed as the chief coach of the India...

World Chess C'ship: Gukesh and Liren draw again

The drawn match left both the players on an identical tally of 4.5 points each, still...

Baroda Smashes World T20 Record!

They posted an astonishing 349/5 against Sikkim, the highest total ever recorded in T20...

Jay Shah vows to take cricket to unprecedented heights

Elected unopposed in August, Jay Shah became the youngest and fifth Indian to take over...

Pink ball trickier customer than... : Rohit warns

Rohit Sharma on Thursday said that one will need to devise his own methods to deal with...

Gavaskar's 'Funny' Comments Irks Aussies

'It's not jabs anymore. Sunny is throwing haymakers over the top.'

When Jaiswal Sledged Lyon

'You've got to love the banter, especially from someone so young.'

Will Rain Drench India's Hopes in Adelaide?

The Adelaide Oval is set to host a thrilling day-night Test match between India and...

Washi To Get Nod For Adelaide Test?

Sundar is expected to keep his place for the day night Test in Adelaide.

Australia steamroll India in Women's ODI series opener

India put up a dismal show with the bat as Australia stamped their superiority over the...

Not the end of the road for Ashwin, Jadeja

'What they bring to the table (can) never be written off.'

Shastri warns Team India ahead of Adelaide Test

'In my mind, it was very clear you can't do worse than that (Adelaide). You'll have a...

Rohit will look to better his stats against Australia

The biggest positives with the bat in Perth were Virat Kohli regaining his rhythm and...

'They are a scary proposition'

Having captained Reddy in the IPL for Sunrisers Hyderabad, Cummins is pretty impressed...

Rohit confirms India's batting order

Rahul looked solid with scores of 26 and 77 in the opening Test in Perth.

The Stumps Show: Can India Make It 2-0?

Prem Panicker previews the day-night Test at Adelaide.

Dhoni Beats Bachchan, SRK!

Dhoni endorses 42 brands to Bachchan's 41 and SRK's 34.

NZ skipper backs Stokes in debate on over-rates

'It's been over a year now since I made some comments about the over-rates to the match...

Australia keen to avoid unwanted 36 year old record

Australia's capitulation in Perth triggered damning assessments of the team's...

'Lyon Is Better Than Murali, Ashwin'

'He's got a pretty good record against Indian batsmen (123 wickets in 28 Tests versus...

Can this fan favourite help Australia bounce back?

Australia trail 1-0 in the five-Test series against India after being thrashed in the...

'Different Role, Same Josh'

Sreejesh took up the role as the head coach of the Junior team following his retirement...

EPL: Player sent off for pulling Cucurella's hair!

Young becomes oldest Everton scorer in rout of Wolves

PICS: Mbappe misses penalty as Real Madrid lose

IMAGES from football matches played across Europe on Wednesday.

PIX: Arsenal down Man United; Liverpool drop points

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Wednesday.

The Birla Who Turned His Back On Cricket

In December, Aryaman Birla made a decision that would surprise many: he announced an...

Gowda shines as UP Yoddhas beat Telugu Titans in PKL

UP Yoddhas, who trailed at half-time, roared back in the second half to win the game....

FC Goa beat Hyderabad in coach Manolo's 100th ISL game

FC Goa on Wednesday secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Hyderabad FC in their Indian...

London to host Sumo tournament: A first in 33 years!

Only once in the sport's 1,500-year history has a five-day Grand Sumo Tournament or...

Rashid Khan's emotional plea to Taliban

Rashid Khan said education held a central place in Islamic teachings and that the faith...

India outclass Pakistan to lift junior Asia Cup

Araijeet Singh Hundal slammed four goals as defending champions India defeated...

Shaheen Afridi dropped due to viral video?

Shaheen Afridi has been left out of Pakistan's squad for a two-Test series in South...

Respect, but no fear: Lyon on facing Indian superstars

'We have nothing but respect for every Indian cricketer who takes the field on Friday'

Gukesh's resilience shines: Forces draw against Liren

India's D. Gukesh and China's Ding Liren settled for a draw in the eighth round of the...

Ben Stokes slams ICC's over rate regulations

Stokes' comments on the over rate came after both England and New Zealand were fined...

'We'll see Marsh bowl': Lyon eyes Adelaide dominance

Marsh's fitness has been a major concern for the hosts in the lead up to the pink ball...

13-YO Suryavanshi powers India into Asia Cup semis

Vaibhav Suryavanshi lived up to the hype around his rare talent as India outclassed...

McLaren vs Ferrari: The ultimate showdown

Lewis Hamilton will bring down the curtain on his Mercedes career in Abu Dhabi on...

When Dravid's heroics sealed history in Adelaide!

India claimed a memorable four-wicket victory at Adelaide Oval, on December 16, 2003 --...

Harman's message to sidelined Shafali...

Shafali Verma, dropped from the India ODI squad, has the full backing of skipper...

How KL Rahul helped Jaiswal shine in Perth

KL Rahul sees shades of himself in 22-year-old Yashasvi Jaiswal, who on his first trip...

Dravid on how Rishabh Pant took over mantle from Dhoni

The void left by Mahendra Singh Dhoni's retirement in Indian cricket was quickly filled...

Who is the next BCCI secretary?

With Jay Shah taking over as International Cricket Council's youngest chairman on...

Spin always plays a role in Adelaide, says curator

Adelaide Oval's head curator Damian Hough has also promised a 6mm grass cover to ensure...

Why playing against pink ball is 'tricky' for batters

K L Rahul has figured out that the pink Kookaburra comes at a quicker pace, hits the...

I just want to be in the playing XI: K L Rahul

To K L Rahul, a decade-long journey in international cricket has felt like 25 years in...

India's players angry as fans pass 'rude' comments!

Fans passed 'rude' comments during the Indian team's nets in Adelaide on Wednesday.

South Africa pick new captain for Pakistan T20s

Heinrich Klaasen will captain South Africa in three Twenty20 matches against Pakistan...

Pakistan's surprise decision for South Africa Tests

Shaheen Afridi also missed the last two Tests against England in October.

Can Australia bounce back with pink ball in Adelaide?

With noses bloodied and pride stung from the pounding in Perth, Australia will look to...

Sara Joins Sachin To Make A Change

'As she embarks on this journey to empower India through sports, healthcare, and...

PIX: Barcelona cruise; Leverkusen stun Bayern

Barcelona captain Raphinha scored twice as they returned to winning ways in LaLiga for...

Taijul lifts Bangladesh to first win in WI in 15 years

Spinner Taijul Islam picked up five wickets as Bangladesh thrashed West Indies by 101...

'Haven't Spoken To Dhoni For 10 Years'

Harbhajan Singh declared he is no longer in touch with Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

India's Adelaide Dilemma: Rahul Or...?

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the second Test against...

East Bengal FC appeals for minority safety in B'desh

The iconic East Bengal Football Club called on the Bangladesh government to take...

Bradman's 'baggy green' worn vs India breaks record

Don Bradman wore the "baggy green" cap during India's first tour of Australia as an...

SEE: Dhoni's Pahadi Swag

The Dhonis sure know how to live it up!

It's India vs Pakistan final at Jr Asia Cup Hockey!

India stayed on course to make it a hat-trick of men's junior Asia Cup hockey titles,...

PIX: Tendulkar inaugurates Ramakant Achrekar memorial

'He didn't tell me 'well played' ever'

SEE: When Tendulkar met Kambli

The event marked Coach Achrekar's birth anniversary.

Chess: Stalemate continues, Gukesh-Liren draw again

The second, fourth, fifth and sixth games had ended in draws.

SMAT: Surya, Shivam star as Mumbai down Services

Shami plays sixth match in 11 days, bowls 15 dots

PIX: Kohli sparks injury concern as India hit the nets

Virat received medical attention for a possible knee niggle.

A big blow to NZ in race to WTC final

It means the inaugural World Test Championship winners face a tough ask to qualify for...

Dominant pink-ball record has Australia on high

Australia's winning streak in day-night Tests was ended in January by the West Indies,...

'A Man For The Future'

'He showed an awareness of what was required, which belied the fact that he was making...

'India was so brave... didn't bother playing Ashwin'

The Indian team is brave and supremely confident in its ability to win from any...

Squash legend Raj Manchanda passes into the ages

Raj Manchanda was the undisputed national champion from 1977 to 1982 and won an...

Kohli Targets Bradman's Record!

Another century in the second Test against Australia could see him overtake the...

Gilchrist's key advice for struggling Labuschagne

Adam Gilchrist has called upon the struggling Marnus Labuschagne to stop overthinking...

Can Jaiswal Break This Tendulkar Record?

Yashasvi Jaiswal is 282 runs short of Sachin Tendulkar's record for most runs by an...

Jaiswal, Jurel, Washy Take A Coffee Break

The trio looked relaxed as they had coffee at the Peter Rabbit Cafe in Adelaide.

Smith suffers blow on thumb ahead of Adelaide Test

Steve Smith was facing throwdowns from team-mate Marnus Labuschagne in the nets when...

How Australia plan to counter Bumrah in Adelaide Test

Jasprit Bumrah dismantled Australia's batting in both innings with eight wickets in the...

The Ultimate 'Dulhan Ka Bhai'

'From our endless childhood memories to seeing you as the most beautiful bride, it's...

Five-star Rana leads Bangladesh's superb comeback!

Fast bowler Nahid Rana claimed his maiden five-wicket haul as Bangladesh staged a great...

'I don't think Indian team will travel to Pakistan'

Former spinner Harbhajan Singh said he doesn't 'expect' the Indian team to travel to...

U-19 Asia Cup: Amman hits ton as India maul Japan

Captain Mohamed Amaan starred with an unbeaten 122 as India thrashed Japan by a...

Wedding bells for India's badminton queen PV Sindhu

Two-time Olympic medallist shuttler PV Sindhu will tie the knot on December 22 in Udaipur.

Jamshedpur's Sanan steals the show with stunning goal

Jamshedpur FC returned to winning ways with a dominant 3-1 victory over Mohammedan SC...

CT 2025: UAE offers to host India-Pakistan showdown

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made its stance clear about not...

'Rohit must bat in top 3 for Adelaide Test'

Rohit Sharma will either open or bat at number three in the Adelaide Test against...

Gambhir set to rejoin Team India in Australia

India head coach Gautam Gambhir will rejoin the touring party on Tuesday after he...

What's in store for Ashwin and Jadeja?

It has become difficult for Ashwin to be even considered in the present scenario.

'Dus saal ho gaye yaar'

'The wait of a decade finally ends. A fan waited for 10 years to get a @ImRo45...

Marsh declares himself fit for Adelaide Test

Mitchell Marsh has allayed concerns about his injury, declaring himself "good to go"...

Why Goenka Went All Out To Get Pant

Pant's slowing down the World Cup T20I final was what appealed to LSG Owner Sanjeev...

Sania, Izhaan Cheer Bayern Munich

Tennis legend Sania Mirza and her adorable son Izhaan had an unforgettable experience...

India's complete dominance as Shah gets ICC reigns

Here's a wrap of all major international episodes in 2024.

'We Came Out Well From The Auction'

'My message to all the young guns who are joining Mumbai Indians this year is that if...

Smith set to conquer 'unpredictable' Pink Ball Test

Australian batter Steve Smith is "focussed" on taking them all head on in the game...

When Australia were the No 1 team..: Bhajji

Australia were the number one team back in the day and reminisced the challenges they...

Sinner and Swiatek's doping scandals tarnish triumphs

The two cases shocked the tennis world with many fuming at how they were handled by the...

India's golden era in women's hockey is ...

Rani Rampal believes the Asian Champions Trophy title was an important feat for the...

Bumrah a long-term captaincy option, says Pujara

In the absence of regular skipper Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah led India to their most...

Several killed in Guinea soccer stadium stampede

Unverified images also showed fans scrambling over the walls of the stadium.

How India Can Make It To WTC 2025 Final

India need to win three of the remaining four Tests in Australia to book their place in...

The most economical spell in Tests in last 46 years!

Fast bowler Jayden Seales produced a record-breaking spell to put West Indies in...

Can Classical Gukesh end stalemate vs Liren?

The next three games wherein Gukesh will play with two whites and a solo black is...

'I'll tell my grandkids I faced Bumrah'

'(Bumrah) is so unique, and that's with any of the bowlers, really. Every (batter)...

Will Rahane Lead KKR In IPL 2025?

'At the moment it's 90% confirmed that Ajinkya will be the new KKR captain. He was...

PIX: Fiorentina's Bove in ICU after on-field collapse

Fiorentina said in a statement that Edoardo Bove was under sedation at the Careggi...

How Siraj Rediscovered Love For Bowling

'Jassibhai told me "Don't run after wickets, just keep bowling consistently in one area...

PIX: Real Madrid outclass Getafe; Juventus held

Jude Bellingham converted a penalty and Kylian Mbappe added another goal before...

Who Can Hit The Stump First?

Rising to the occasion, T Dilip delivered a perfect throw, dislodging the stump on his...

Will Rohit Make Way For Rahul?

Rohit Sharma is set to bat down the order in the second Test against Australia at the...

McLaren suffer as Verstappen wins in Qatar

Red Bull's Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday with the battle for the...

Dabang Delhi unstoppable: Naveen shines in win

Naveen's 11 raid points -- his second Super 10 of the season -- took the team to third...

EPL: City's nightmare continues; Liverpool extend lead

Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee bagged two goals apiece as Manchester United thumped...

'Ishan, you'll always be MI's pocket dynamo'

We knew it was difficult to get Ishan back from auction due to his skill set: Hardik...

A night of goals, thrills: Odisha FC outclass BFC

Odisha FC delivered a magnificent performance to sweep aside Bengaluru FC 4-2 in their...

Chess C'ship: Gukesh and Ding Liren battle to a draw

The sixth game of the World Chess Championship between India's D Gukesh and China's...

Pakistan crush Zimbabwe in first T20

Left-arm spinner Sufiyan Muqeem took a career best 3-20 as Pakistan defeated hosts...

Shami sets up Bengal's win in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

India's star pacer Mohammed Shami set up Bengal's comfortable win against Meghalaya...

'Being 29 is an advantage'

PV Sindhu on Sunday said she is "definitely" going to play for the next couple of years...

Djokovic eager to beat Sinner, Alcaraz at Grand Slams

Novak Djokovic is ready to challenge Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz at the Grand Slam...

PIX: Gill gets quality match time, Rohit falls early

Shubman Gill dispelled all doubts about his thumb injury with a stylish fifty even as...

Sindhu ends drought; Sen and Treesa-Gayatri triumph

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand capped a remarkable week by clinching a maiden Super...

Rohit, Ritika finally reveal baby boy's name

Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma and his wife, Ritika Sajdeh, recently introduced...

Can new ICC boss solve India-Pak CT 2025 deadlock?

Shah, the son of India's Home Minister Amit Shah, will have his task cut out as the ICC...

Joe Root Breaks Sachin Tendulkar's Record!

Joe Root surpasses Sachin Tendulkar to become leading fourth-innings run-scorer in Tests

Jay Shah takes over as ICC chairman

Jay Shah expressed his vision to grow the global reach of the sport with a particular...

Ben Stokes sparks fitness fears

Ben Stokes eased concerns about his fitness after he captained England to a thumping...

Carse, Bethell power England to victory

Brydon Carse took six for 42 before England comfortably chased down their 104-run...