Colombo, Aug 25 — Sri Lanka showed considerable resistance in the second session on Day 3 of the second Test, but India continued to tighten their grip on the Test as the hosts reached 216/7 at tea, still trailing by a substantial margin, here at the Sinhalese Sports Club. Resuming after a…
New Delhi, Aug 25 — Virat Kohli's childhood and New Delhi Tigers head coach Rajkumar Sharma reflected on his side's campaign and committed the role of Delhi Premier League in identifying key players who possess the blueprint to reach the highest levels of Indian cricket. South Delhi Superstarz…
Colombo, Aug 25 — Sri Lanka spinner Prabath Jayasuriya was hit with an official reprimand and handed a demerit point on Tuesday for his act after his dismissal during the second Test match against India at the Sinhalese Sports Club here. Jayasuriya has been found guilty of having breached Article…
New Delhi, Aug 25 — At 51, Mairaj Ahmad Khan still approaches shooting with the same mindset that has supported his long career in India: staying focused on the present, working hard, and taking each target as it comes.“I never go in the future. I always stay in the present. I take one day at a…
Johannesburg, Aug 25 — SA20 Commissioner Graeme Smith revealed that the league’s record-breaking fourth season delivered a USD 406 million contribution to South Africa’s GDP, highlighting the tournament’s growing economic footprint beyond the cricket field.The independently assessed Season 4…
Johannesburg, Aug 25 — SA20 Commissioner Graeme Smith revealed that the league’s record-breaking fourth season delivered a USD 406 million contribution to South Africa’s GDP, highlighting the tournament’s growing economic footprint beyond the cricket field.The independently assessed Season 4…
Bengaluru, Aug 25 — Shahbaz Ahmed’s commanding 167 and Anukul Roy’s five-wicket haul powered East Zone to an innings and 210-run win over North East Zone in the Duleep Trophy quarterfinal at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 2 on Tuesday. East Zone first posted a mammoth 467 before Abhijit…
New Delhi, Aug 25 — India women's captain Harmanpreet Kaur admitted that the pressure in India-Pakistan matches remain unmatched as the Women in Blue gear up for a clash against the Fatima Sana-led side in the upcoming Asia Cup. India are placed alongside arch-rivals Pakistan in Group A of the…
New Delhi, Aug 25 — Former Australia pacer and ex-Bangladesh fast-bowling coach Shaun Tait believes Bangladesh’s pace attack has emerged as a major strength and can help the team achieve greater consistency in Test cricket, following their impressive 1-1 series in Australia.Bangladesh began the…
Chandigarh, Aug 25 — Bhatinda Royals have assembled a balanced squad for the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League and will be aiming to make a strong impact in the tournament as batting coach expressed confidence in the team's combination saying the team is well covered in all departments. He also highlighted…
Colombo, Aug 25 — Sri Lanka have been dealt a blow ahead of the Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 as their all-rounder Dewmi Vihanga has been ruled out of the tournament after sustaining a right knee injury during a practice session. Vihanga, who was awaiting her senior international debut, has not…
Melbourne, Aug 25 — The Melbourne Stars have turned to Yorkshire women’s head coach Richard Pyrah to steer their WBBL side, with the 43-year-old Englishman set to take charge ahead of Weber WBBL 12 as the club reshapes its coaching structure. Pyrah arrives with experience spanning women’s and men’s…
London, Aug 25 — The 2026/27 Premier League season got off to a dramatic start, with Gameweek 1 producing landmark results, late goals and a host of individual milestones. From Hull City’s historic victory over Manchester United to Liverpool extending their remarkable unbeaten run on the opening…
New Delhi, Aug 25 — Former India cricketer Rahul Dravid broke down India's chances to qualify for the World Test Championship final as the Shubman Gill-led team looks to make a push for the top two spots. India are on a mission to book a place in next year's June final at The Oval and are in a…
New Delhi, Aug 25 — The Indian women's star pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand have received a major boost in the world rankings after their bronze medal win in the recently concluded BWF World Championships here. The star doubles pair has jumped 12 spots from No.39 to reach World No.27 as…
Colombo, Aug 25 — Prasidh Krishna produced two crucial breakthroughs to keep India in the contest as Sri Lanka reached 130/4 at lunch on Day 3 of the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground on Tuesday, with the hosts showing greater resistance after losing two wickets late on the previous…
New Delhi, Aug 25 — Former India cricketer and head coach Rahul Dravid has switched roles to be a co-owner of Dublin Guardians in the upcoming European T20 Premier League as he steps out of his "comfort zone" for something he finds "exciting" ahead. The inaugural edition of the ETPL kicks off on…
New York, Aug 25 — Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz will begin their US Open mixed doubles campaign against Erin Routliffe and Lloyd Glasspool on Tuesday, with the blockbuster pairing facing a formidable opening test in Williams’ first appearance at Flushing Meadows since 2022. The 16-team mixed…
New Delhi, Aug 25 — Ace kabaddi player Ashu Malik expressed pride at being named in India’s squad as the Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) celebrated a major milestone, with nine of the 12 players selected for India’s squad for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan having emerged from its ecosystem, while…
New Delhi, Aug 25 — Former captain Michael Vaughan has called for a punishment that "sends a shiver down the whole England cricket team" after Brydon Carse became the latest England cricketer involved in a drinking controversy. A video emerged where Carse was seen handcuffed by police outside a…
Colombo, Aug 25 — India pacer Prasidh Krishna credited disciplined bowling, a sharp slip cordon and an attacking mindset for his side’s early success against Sri Lanka after India reduced the hosts to 8/2 before bad light brought an early end to Day Two of the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports…