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11 Sep 2024

R Praggnanandhaa

Chess Olympiad 2024: Presenting the key details

The 45th Chess Olympiad is set to commence on Wednesday in Budapest, Hungary. The prestigious event will run until September 23.

11 Sep 2024

Avinash Sable

Neeraj Chopra, Avinash Sable to compete in Diamond League final

Neeraj Chopra and Avinash Sable will represent India at the Diamond League season finale in Brussels, Belgium, on September 13 and 14.

11 Sep 2024

Harry Kane

Harry Kane completes 100 appearances for England: Decoding his stats

Harry Kane, the captain of England's national football team, has made history by scoring two goals in his 100th game for the country.

11 Sep 2024

Yuzvendra Chahal

County Championship: Yuzvendra Chahal completes 100 First-Class wickets with fifer

Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has completed 100 First-Class wickets with a fifer for Northamptonshire in a crucial County Championship Division Two match against Derbyshire.

10 Sep 2024

Test Cricket

A look at highest run-rates in a Test match 

Sri Lanka earned a consolation win over England in the third and final Test at The Oval.

Sri Lanka batters with highest 4th-innings Test score (matches won) 

Sri Lanka beat England in the third and final Test at the Kennington Oval.

10 Sep 2024

Steve Smith

'Virat Kohli is Australian in...': Smith ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

As the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy approaches, Australian cricketer Steve Smith has praised former Indian captain Virat Kohli for his competitive spirit.

10 Sep 2024

Sanath Jayasuriya

Sanath Jayasuriya reminisces Sri Lanka's greatest Test wins in England

Sanath Jayasuriya, the interim head coach of Sri Lanka, has praised the team's recent Test victory against England at The Oval.

10 Sep 2024

Kevin De Bruyne

De Bruyne criticizes Belgium after Nations League defeat to France

Belgium's captain, Kevin De Bruyne, has expressed his disappointment following the team's 2-0 defeat to France in the UEFA Nations League match on Monday.

AFG-NZ Test: Day 2 called off; ground faces backlash

The second day's play of the one-off Test between hosts Afghanistan and New Zealand at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida has been called off despite no rain during playing hours.

10 Sep 2024

Joe Root

Root likens England's performance to Coldplay after defeat to SL 

England cricketer Joe Root has drawn an unusual comparison between his national team and British band Coldplay, after their historic defeat to Sri Lanka in the 3rd and final Test match.

10 Sep 2024

Suresh Raina

Suresh Raina joins Chicago Players for US Masters T10

Suresh Raina, the former Indian batter and star player for Chennai Super Kings, has been signed by The Chicago Players.

10 Sep 2024

Graeme Smith

SA20: Commissioner Graeme Smith highlights Dinesh Karthik's participation

Graeme Smith, the commissioner of South Africa's premier T20 league (SA20), has expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming third season.

10 Sep 2024

Sarfaraz Khan

Sarfaraz Khan to skip India's training camp for Duleep Trophy

Batter Sarfaraz Khan, who found the cut for the impending Test series against Bangladesh, is set to continue his participation in the ongoing Duleep Trophy.

10 Sep 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan coaches Kirsten, Gillespie advise against hasty captaincy changes

Pakistan's cricket team coaches, Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie, have urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) not to hastily change captains following recent underwhelming performances.

"Never coming back...': Poor ground facilities disrupt historic Afghanistan-NZ Test

The one-off Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand, scheduled to take place at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida, was postponed due to substandard conditions.

Asitha Fernando could become Sri Lanka's greatest pacer: Aaqib Javed

Sri Lanka's bowling coach, Aaqib Javed, has expressed high hopes for fast bowler Asitha Fernando.

10 Sep 2024

Rishabh Pant

Sourav Ganguly expresses concern over Pakistan's cricket team's decline

Former Indian cricket team captain, Sourav Ganguly, has voiced his concerns about the current state of Pakistan's cricket.

10 Sep 2024

Sanju Samson

Sanju Samson becomes co-owner of Kerala Super League's Malappuram FC

Indian cricketer and Rajasthan Royals captain, Sanju Samson, has broadened his professional portfolio by becoming a co-owner of Kerala Super League (KSL) club Malappuram FC.

10 Sep 2024

Pathum Nissanka

Pathum Nissanka scripts these records with 127* in Oval Test

Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka shattered a plethora of records with a match-winning hundred on Day 4 of the 3rd and final Test against England at Kennington Oval.

10 Sep 2024

Duleep Trophy

Will injured Suryakumar Yadav return for Duleep Trophy?

Suryakumar Yadav, India's T20I captain, is making a steady recovery from his injury. His progress has been closely monitored by the National Cricket Academy (NCA) medical team.

Can Bangladesh's rising star Nahid Rana outclass Indian batters?

Nahid Rana, a promising young fast bowler from Bangladesh, is preparing for the upcoming Test series against India.

10 Sep 2024

Liam Livingstone

SA20: Liam Livingstone set to play for Pretoria Capitals

Liam Livingstone, the 31-year-old all-rounder from England, is set to join the Pretoria Capitals for the upcoming season of SA20.

10 Sep 2024

England Cricket Team

England players with the most POTS awards in Test cricket

England clinched their recent home Test series against Sri Lanka 2-1 despite a historic eight-wicket defeat in the third and final Test at The Oval.

10 Sep 2024

Harry Kane

Harry Kane set to earn 100th cap for England: Details

England's national football team captain, Harry Kane, is set to make history by earning his 100th cap for the country.

10 Sep 2024

Michael Vaughan

'They disrespected Test cricket' - Michael Vaughan slams Team England

Michael Vaughan, former England captain, has criticized the English team for their "overconfidence" following a historic defeat against Sri Lanka in the third and final Test at The Oval.

10 Sep 2024

Duleep Trophy

Irani Cup match shifted to Lucknow due to monsoon: Details 

The 2024-25 Irani Cup fixture, originally slated to take place in Mumbai, has been relocated to Lucknow.

AFG-NZ, One-off Test: Outfield dug up to fix wet patch 

The historic one-off Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand at the Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground has been postponed due to a damp outfield. This venue is hosting its first-ever Test match.

10 Sep 2024

Angelo Mathews

De Silva labels SL's Test win over England as career-defining

Sri Lankan cricket captain, Dhananjaya de Silva, has expressed his joy following the team's historic victory against England in the third and final Test at The Oval.

10 Sep 2024

Tammy Beaumont

England Women record historic WODI win against Ireland

England's Women's cricket team made history by defeating Ireland with a record-breaking 275-run victory in the second one-day international (ODI) held in Belfast.

10 Sep 2024

Tammy Beaumont

Tammy Beaumont enters elite list with 10th WODI century: Details 

England Women's's opening batter, Tammy Beaumont, has achieved a significant milestone in her cricketing career.

10 Sep 2024

Andrew McDonald

Will Steve Smith continue to open in Test cricket? 

Australia's head coach, Andrew McDonald, has confirmed ongoing discussions about Steve Smith's role as an opening batter in Test cricket.

10 Sep 2024

Duleep Trophy

Musheer Khan to join India A for Australia tour: Report 

Musheer Khan, the 19-year-old cricket sensation, is set to join the India A squad for their upcoming tour of Australia, as per PTI.

10 Sep 2024

Ollie Pope

Ollie Pope denies complacency in England's historic defeat against SL

England's interim captain, Ollie Pope, has dismissed allegations of complacency following their defeat to Sri Lanka in the third Test at the Oval on September 9.

10 Sep 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Muttiah Muralitharan believes his Test wickets record will remain unbroken

Muttiah Muralitharan, the legendary Sri Lankan off-spinner, has expressed doubt that any bowler will surpass his record of 800 Test wickets in the near future.

10 Sep 2024

Duleep Trophy

KL Rahul tipped to start against Bangladesh in Chennai Test

KL Rahul is set to take the field for India's season-opening Test series against Bangladesh, which begins on September 19 in Chennai.

10 Sep 2024

Sophie Devine

New Zealand announce squad for Women's T20 World Cup

Team New Zealand has announced its 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024, set to take place in the UAE.

10 Sep 2024

Shakib Al Hasan

Mehidy Hasan Miraz aims to become 'best all-rounder' 

Mehidy Hasan Miraz, a prominent figure in the Bangladesh cricket team, has set his sights on becoming the "best all-rounder" in the sport.

10 Sep 2024

Quinton de Kock

Will Quinton de Kock play for South Africa again? 

South Africa's white-ball coach, Rob Walter, has expressed uncertainty regarding Quinton de Kock's future in T20 Internationals.

09 Sep 2024

Gus Atkinson

England's Gus Atkinson to miss Australia ODIs, Olly Stone recalled

Gus Atkinson, who has emerged as a leading fast bowler for England's Test side, has been withdrawn from the upcoming 50-over series against Australia.