New Delhi, Sep 9 — Left-handed batter Devdutt Padikkal and senior opener Ruturaj Gaikwad have been named captains of the India A multi-day and one-day squads, respectively, for the upcoming home series against Australia A, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on…
Dubai, Sep 9 — South Africa right-handed batter Connor Esterhuizen made a massive 65-place jump in the latest Men’s T20I Batting Rankings, released on Wednesday, following his impressive performances in the recent tri-series against hosts Namibia and Zimbabwe.The 25-year-old opener scored 126 runs…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — Brisbane Heat have secured the services of Ireland’s seam-bowling all-rounder Orla Prendergast for the upcoming Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) season. It also marks Orla’s return to the tournament for the first time since 2024.A versatile right-arm pacer and top-order batter,…
Shillong, Sep 9 — Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has accepted the role of chairman of the United Muay Thai Association of India (UMAI), officials said on Wednesday, in a move aimed at giving a further boost to the promotion and development of the combat sport in the country.According to…
Dehradun, Sep 9 — The Dehradun T20 League 2026 has reached its much-awaited climax, with Mussoorie Thunders and Selaqui Strikers set to lock horns in the grand finale for the coveted title on Wednesday.Both teams secured their places in the final with impressive victories in their respective…
Sydney, Sep 9 — New Zealand and Bangladesh will have warm-up fixtures in Australia ahead of their respective white-ball series against the hosts in October, with Cricket Australia confirming the schedule for both visiting sides. New Zealand’s women will face a Governor-General’s XI at North Sydney…
London, Sep 9 — Former Australia batter Leah Poulton has been appointed Managing Director of England Women, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on Wednesday, with the former international set to begin her role in November.Poulton, who represented Australia 90 times before retiring…
Wellington, Sep 9 — The much-awaited return of India to New Zealand has created a huge buzz among cricket fans, with New Zealand Cricket (NZC) confirming that more than 50,000 tickets have been sold for the upcoming international home summer. According to NZC, ticket sales for the New Zealand…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — Ben Shelton on Wednesday upset defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 6-7(5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6(10/7) in an entertaining US Open quarter-final clash to earn one of the most thrilling wins of his career.Shelton snapped the Spaniard's 18-match winning streak in majors with the biggest…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — Manager Jose Mourinho has backed Vinicius Junior to return to his best form after the Real Madrid forward was booed by sections of the home crowd during the club’s 2-1 Champions League win over Inter on Wednesday.Vinicius was substituted in the 87th minute at the Santiago…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor met Indian mixed martial artist Puja Tomar, praising her historic achievements in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and calling her journey an inspiring example of how sports can connect people across nations.Sharing a picture of the…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — Expecting ‘underprepared’ tracks in Japan, India wrist-spinner Varun Chakaravarthy believes spinners could play a pivotal role in the team's upcoming Asian Games campaign, even as he cautioned that unpredictable weather conditions will ultimately dictate how the pitches behave…
Moqi, Sep 9 — Defending champions India stormed into the semi-finals of the AHF Junior Asia Cup 2026 with a ruthless 15-0 demolition of Chinese Taipei in their final Pool A match here on Wednesday. Captain Anmol Ekka was the star of the show, scoring six goals — all from penalty corners — as India…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — With Fulham still without a point in the Premier League 2026-27 season, head coach Alvaro Arbeloa has made it clear that a poor run of results will not alter the standards he expects from his players as he attempts to establish an attacking identity at Craven Cottage. For…
Fukuoka (Japan), Sep 9 — India have entered the quarter-finals of the AVC Men's Volleyball Asian Championship as one of the two best-ranked third-placed teams in the pools.Bahrain’s 3-0 win over Oman on Wednesday has confirmed India's berth in the last eight. This is India's first quarterfinal…
Hobart, Sep 9 — Adam Zampa has found a new Big Bash home in Hobart Hurricanes for the upcoming 16th edition, but it was not simply the cricketing opportunity that convinced the Australian leg-spinner to join the franchise. The 34-year-old has signed a two-year deal with the Hurricanes, becoming the…
New York, Sep 9 — After Frances Tiafoe completed an epic comeback from two sets down to secure a thrilling 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6(6) win over Alex Michelsen in the 2026 US Open quarter-finals, the No. 11 seed cut short his celebration to console the 22-year-old Michelsen.Michelsen served for the…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — Cricket NSW has strongly opposed Cricket Australia’s decision to proceed with private investment in the Big Bash Leagues, warning that the move could weaken the game’s financial capacity and have long-term consequences for grassroots cricket. CA’s board on Tuesday approved a…
New York, Sep 9 — The No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula came from a set down to defeat No. 26 seed Emma Navarro 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 in 2 hours and 21 minutes at a packed Arthur Ashe Stadium, advancing to the US Open semifinals for the third consecutive year.This is Pegula's fourth Grand Slam semifinal; she also…
New York, Sep 9 — Frances Tiafoe earned one of the most memorable wins of his career at the US Open, where he rallied from two sets to love down and erased a 0-3 deficit in the fifth set to outlast countryman Alex Michelsen in a thrilling quarter-final clash. From two sets down and a game away from…
Berlin, Sep 8 — Serhou Guirassy struck twice late on as Borussia Dortmund opened its UEFA Champions League campaign with a 3-2 victory over Villarreal, while Real Madrid and Manchester City also made winning starts.Dortmund's victory was overshadowed by a health scare involving Konstantinos…