Mackay, Aug 22 — Scrutiny over Australia's top-order batting grew more on Saturday when it failed to inspire another strong start during the ongoing second Test match against Bangladesh at Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay.On a day which was highlighted by epic fast bowling spells from Mitchell…
Hyderabad, Aug 22 — Paris 2024 Olympic bronze medallist Casey Kaufhold of the USA will make her debut as part of a star-studded line-up of 12 overseas archers from 10 different countries competing in the second edition of the Archery Premier League (APL), scheduled to be held in Hyderabad from…
Leeds, Aug 22 — Interim head coach Marcus Trescothick has praised Joe Root’s ‘calming influence’ following his winning return as England Test captain, adding that it has brought a pragmatic shift in tactical approach after a tumultuous phase for the national side.Root’s second stint as England’s…
Mackay, Aug 22 — Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam believes his team are still firmly in the second Test despite a difficult opening day against Australia, insisting that their chance to turn the contest around will come when they bowl again.Shoriful was the standout performer for Bangladesh on…
New Delhi, Aug 22 — North Delhi Strikers Women produced a disciplined bowling and fielding performance to defend their total of 141/4 and defeat South Delhi Superstarz Women by 10 runs in the Delhi Premier League, making it two wins from two matches and taking them to the top of the points…
Zandvoort (the Netherlands), Aug 22 — Mercedes driver George Russell on Saturday won the Sprint race at Zandvoort on F1's return from the summer break as Ferrari's Charles Leclerc pipped McLaren driver and reigning world champion Lando Norris.Russell closed in on the championship gap after…
Chandigarh, Aug 22 — The excitement is building up as the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League 2026 is all set to begin on August 30 at the I.S. Bindra Stadium in Chandigarh. Six teams will battle it out for the coveted title, with some of Punjab’s finest cricketing talent set to take centre stage.Among the…
Colombo, Aug 22 — India head coach Gautam Gambhir said his conversations with left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav have been focused on executing solid bowling spells rather than hunting desperately for wickets, as they aim to finalise their combination for the second Test against Sri Lanka…
Amstelveen, Aug 22 — The Indian women’s hockey team faces a must-win battle against Australia in their decisive fixture at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 on Sunday, with the second semifinal spot from Pool E still up for grabs.Both teams are on one point, and a victory will put the winner in the…
London, Aug 22 — Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has praised Joao Pedro’s personality and leadership qualities after the Brazilian forward committed his long-term future to the club by signing a new contract until 2034.Pedro, who joined Chelsea from Brighton and Hove Albion in July 2025, signed fresh…
Alappuzha, Aug 22 — All roads in Alappuzha led to Punnamada lake on Saturday where the 72nd Nehru Trophy Boat Race is turning the tranquil backwaters into a theatre of speed, spectacle and raw sporting passion.The stage came alive at 3.30 p.m. when the mother of all races — the snake boat race…
Colombo, Aug 22 — India head coach Gautam Gambhir dismissed concerns over team rankings and heightened media scrutiny, adding that his sole priority is winning trophies rather than acing the popularity contest as his side prepare for the second Test against Sri Lanka, starting at the SSC Ground on…
London, Aug 22 — Former England captain Ben Stokes has described the decision to exclude Headingley from the 2027 men's Ashes schedule as ‘shambolic,’ as he joined the growing criticism from players and commentators over the absence of a northern venue for the high-profile series. Stokes expressed…
New Delhi, Aug 22 — The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is yet to find the title sponsor of the Indian cricket team for home matches, as not much interest has been shown in acquiring the rights due to the steep pricing. The Indian Board either did not receive bidders for the rights,…
Mumbai, Aug 22 — Five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Mumbai Indians on Saturday have appointed former first-class cricketer Zubin Bharucha as their Director of Performance across the franchise's global ecosystem.Prior to his new role with the Mumbai franchise, Bharucha served as the…
London, Aug 22 — Chelsea forward Joao Pedro has signed a new contract with the Premier League club that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2034, the Blues announced on Saturday.The Brazil international joined Chelsea from Brighton and Hove Albion in July 2025 and made an immediate impact,…
Slovakia, Aug 22 — The Indian women's wrestling contingent added three more medals to their U20 World Championships tally in Slovakia, securing one silver and two bronze medals on the latest day of competition.In the 68kg category, Mansi Lather fought a tightly contested gold medal match against…
New Delhi, Aug 22 — India's teenage prodigy will be passing through the lens of several cricket fans over the next fortnight as he gears up for a red-ball and leadership challenge. The now 15-year-old was made the vice-captain of the Ishan Kishan-led East Zone side for the upcoming Duleep Trophy as…
New Delhi, Aug 22 — Captain Simarjeet Singh opened up about the team's refreshed mindset and lethal bowling partnership with Mayank Yadav after East Delhi Riders delivered a disciplined all-round performance to secure a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Outer Delhi Warriors in their Delhi…
New Delhi, August 22 — Former India captain Rahul Dravid believes the game needs players like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to develop into all-format cricketers, while stressing the importance of giving the 15-year-old enough time and exposure to red-ball cricket.Sooryavanshi, who has already made an…
New Delhi, Aug 22 — India returned to winning ways in the World Test Championship with their victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test match at the Galle International Stadium on Wednesday. Just four days after their 165-run win, they will hit the ground running in Colombo for the second and final…