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06 Sep 2024

Joe Root

Joe Root on brink of creating history in WTC: Details 

England's batting talisman Joe Root is on the verge of making history in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC).

06 Sep 2024

Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik weighs in on Kohli vs Root debate

The ongoing debate about who is the superior Test batter between Joe Root and Virat Kohli, has been fueled by former England captain Michael Vaughan and ex-Indian wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik.

Bangladesh captain confident ahead of Test series vs India

Bangladesh cricket team captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has expressed confidence in his team's ability to perform well in the upcoming Test series against India and South Africa.

06 Sep 2024

Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant compares coaching styles of Rahul Dravid, Gautam Gambhir

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has drawn a comparison between the coaching styles of current head coach Gautam Gambhir and his predecessor Rahul Dravid.

06 Sep 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo races to 900 career goals: Decoding his stats

Cristiano Ronaldo scored for Portugal in their 2-1 win over Croatia in the UEFA Nations League matchday 1.

Teams winning 150+ chases with most balls remaining in T20s

Australia trumped Scotland in the first T20I of their 2024 tour in Edinburgh, chasing down a target of 155 in just 58 balls.

05 Sep 2024

Joe Root

Joe Root eyes these milestones in third Test versus SL

Joe Root, who is enjoying a dream Test series against Sri Lanka, would be raring to shine once again in the third and final match to be held at Kennington Oval, London.

05 Sep 2024

Cole Palmer

Why is Cole Palmer absent from Chelsea's Conference League squad?

Enzo Maresca, the head coach of Chelsea, has made a surprising decision to exclude Cole Palmer, Wesley Fofana and Romeo Lavia from the club's UEFA Conference League squad.

Highest targets achieved inside 10 overs in men's T20Is

Australia hammered Scotland in the 1st T20I at the Grange Cricket Club in Edinburgh.

A look at highest individual T20 scores without a four

The seventh match of the 2024 Caribbean Premier League between St Kitts and Nevis Patriots and Guyana Amazon Warriors, witnessed a record-equaling display of power-hitting.

05 Sep 2024

Travis Head

Decoding the fastest fifties by Australian batters in T20Is

T20Is, the shortest format of the game, has delivered thrilling and explosive batting performances over the years.

05 Sep 2024

Ireland Cricket

Ireland cricketer Simi Singh battling life-threatening health issues

Ireland's all-rounder Simi Singh is currently facing serious health issues, as confirmed by the Irish cricket board on Thursday.

05 Sep 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo urges Al-Nassr to recruit Manchester City's Mateo Kovacic

Cristiano Ronaldo, a key figure at Al-Nassr, has reportedly recommended the acquisition of Manchester City's Mateo Kovacic.

ICC announces Men's Player of the Month nominees for August

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the nominees for its Men's Player of the Month award for August 2024.

05 Sep 2024

Sachin Tendulkar

When Sachin Tendulkar advised Ajmal to dismiss Pietersen using doosra

Former Pakistani cricketer Saeed Ajmal has revealed an intriguing incident from his cricketing career, involving Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar.

NZ cricket team reaches India for one-off Test against Afghanistan

The New Zealand cricket team has landed in India, marking the beginning of their tour.

05 Sep 2024

US Open

Jessica Pegula attains these feats after reaching US Open semis

Women's singles World No. 6 Jessica Pegula reached her first major semi-final after ousting No. 1 Iga Swiatek 6-2, 6-4 at the US Open.

05 Sep 2024

Juan Mata

Juan Mata finds new club after Vissel Kobe exit: Details

Juan Mata, the former Chelsea and Manchester United star, has embarked on a new journey in his football career.

05 Sep 2024

Travis Head

Decoding batters with the highest individual powerplay scores in T20Is

The first six overs in T20 cricket is the most crucial period for both teams.

05 Sep 2024

Axar Patel

Duleep Trophy: Manav Suthar's spectacular catch sends back Axar Patel

The 2024 Duleep Trophy kicked off on September 5 with a thrilling match between India C and India D at the Rural Development Trust Stadium in Anantapur.

05 Sep 2024

Manchester United

Erik ten Hag's future at Manchester United under scrutiny: Details

Erik ten Hag, the current manager of Manchester United, is facing significant pressure due to the team's lackluster start to this season.

ICC Women's Player of the Month: Here are the nominations

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the nominees for the Women's Player of the Month award for August 2024.

05 Sep 2024

Ballon d'Or

Ballon d'Or 2024: Here are the biggest shortlist snubs

The much-awaited Ballon d'Or 2024 nominees were unveiled on September 4, featuring a total of 60 players vying for the prestigious Golden Ball in both men's and women's categories.

CPL 2024: Patriots-Warriors match registers 42 sixes, equals T20 record 

The seventh match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024 between St Kitts and Nevis Patriots and Guyana Amazon Warriors, witnessed a record-equaling display of power-hitting.

05 Sep 2024

2024 Paris Olympics

Ugandan Olympic marathon runner dies after being set ablaze

Rebecca Cheptegei, Ugandan Olympic marathon runner, has tragically lost her life, as reported according by BBC and The Guardian.

05 Sep 2024

Duleep Trophy

Duleep Trophy: 19-year-old Musheer Khan slams ton for India B

19-year-old batter Musheer Khan slammed a superb century for India B against India A on Day 1 of the Duleep Trophy in Bengaluru.

05 Sep 2024

Cricket News

Decoding teams with the highest powerplay totals in T20Is

Australia smashed the highest powerplay score in T20Is, attaing the record against Scotland in the first match of their 2024 tour.

05 Sep 2024

Duleep Trophy

Duleep Trophy: Gill spoils Rishabh Pant's comeback with stunning catch

Indian batter Rishabh Pant's much-awaited return to red-ball cricket was cut short after he faced only 10 balls in the first innings of Duleep Trophy match between India A and India B.

05 Sep 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan-England Test series might be shifted due to construction delays

The upcoming Test series between Pakistan and England, initially scheduled for October, may be relocated to another country.

BCCI's AGM to be held in Bengaluru on September 29

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that its Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on September 29 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Bengaluru.

05 Sep 2024

Manchester United

Casemiro wants to stay at Manchester United amid Galatasaray links

Casemiro, the Brazilian footballer currently playing for Manchester United, is reportedly considering his future with the club.

05 Sep 2024

Novak Djokovic

US Open: Players (men) reaching semi-finals with fewest games dropped

Jack Draper, a 22-year-old British tennis player, booked his spot in the ongoing US Open semi-final after defeating Australia's Alex de Minaur.

05 Sep 2024

Brendon McCullum

Injured Jos Buttler to miss Australia T20Is; Salt named captain

England's limited-overs skipper, Jos Buttler, has been ruled out of their impending T20I series against Australia due to a right calf injury.

05 Sep 2024

Sydney Sixers

Matthew Mott appointed as Sydney Sixers's assistant coach

Matthew Mott, the former head coach of England men's cricket team, has been appointed as the new assistant coach for the Big Bash League (BBL) franchise Sydney Sixers. He has signed a three-year contract with the club.

05 Sep 2024

Axar Patel

Duleep Trophy, Axar Patel hammers 86 for India D: Stats

India's all-format all-rounder, Axar Patel, smashed a superb 86-run knock on Day 1 of the Duleep Trophy 2024 encounter between India D and India C at the Rural Development Trust Stadium, Anantapur.

05 Sep 2024

Rohit Sharma

'Batting alongside Rohit Sharma an incredible experience': Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal, an emerging talent across formats, has credited his captain Rohit Sharma for significantly contributing to his professional development.

05 Sep 2024

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli tops list of highest tax-paying cricketers in FY24

Virat Kohli, the renowned Indian cricketer, has emerged as the highest taxpayer among sports personalities for the financial year ending March 31, 2024 (FY24).

05 Sep 2024

Cricket News

Mongolia bowled out for 10, joint-lowest men's T20I total: Stats 

In a stunning display at the T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier A in Bangi, Singapore bowled Mongolia out for just 10 runs.

05 Sep 2024

Duleep Trophy

Sanju Samson replaces injured Ishan Kishan in Duleep Trophy

Sanju Samson, the talented Indian wicketkeeper-batter, has replaced Ishan Kishan in the India D squad for their opening 2024 Duleep Trophy encounter against India C.

05 Sep 2024

Indian Super League

Indian Super League: Four new rules introduced for 2024/25 season

The Indian Super League (ISL) is set to kick off its 2024/25 season with four new regulations.