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18 Sep 2024

Travis Head

Batters with highest T20 strike-rates in a year (1,000 runs) 

Australian batter Travis Head has been unstoppable in T20 cricket this year.

18 Sep 2024

James Anderson

Overseas pacers with most number of Test wickets in India

India lock horns with Bangladesh in a two-Test series after a 45-day hiatus, starting September 19, in Chennai.

18 Sep 2024

Gautam Gambhir

Here's why Gautam Gambhir accepted India's head coach role

Gautam Gambhir, the incumbent head coach of Indian men's cricket team, has disclosed his motivation for accepting this new role.

18 Sep 2024

Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic hints at skipping ATP Finals, reducing 2024 tennis schedule

Novak Djokovic, the Serbian tennis star, has hinted at potentially missing the upcoming ATP Finals in Turin. This speculation comes after his recent revelation of planning to reduce his tennis commitments for the remainder of 2024.

18 Sep 2024

Angelo Mathews

Angelo Mathews sustains hand injury during Sri Lanka-New Zealand Test

Sri Lankan all-rounder Angelo Mathews copped a blow on Day 1 of the ongoing Test match against New Zealand in Galle.

18 Sep 2024

Adam Zampa

Adam Zampa to play his 100th ODI, downplays Ashes prospects

Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa is on the verge of a significant personal achievement as he preps for his 100th ODI appearance.

18 Sep 2024

Gautam Gambhir

Rahul, Pant to feature in 1st Test, confirms Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir, the head coach of Team India, has confirmed that KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant will feature in the 1st Test against Bangladesh in Chennai, starting September 19.

18 Sep 2024

Liam Livingstone

ICC Rankings: England's Liam Livingstone becomes top-ranked T20I all-rounder

Liam Livingstone, the star England batter, has risen to the top of the T20I All-Rounder rankings.

18 Sep 2024

Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting closes in on deal with Punjab Kings: Report 

Former Australia captain, Ricky Ponting, is reportedly on the verge of finalizing a deal with Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Punjab Kings, a Cricbuzz report confirmed.

18 Sep 2024

Vinesh Phogat

Vinesh Phogat calls for weight allowance in wrestling finals

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has called for a change in the United World Wrestling (UWW) rules, following her disqualification from the 2024 Paris Olympics.

18 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Can Bangladesh challenge India after overcoming Pakistan? 1st Test preview

India's much-awaited home season will begin with the two-Test series against Bangladesh, the first of which starts on September 19 at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Glasgow to host 2026 Commonwealth Games, gets government approval

The Scottish government has officially approved Glasgow as the host city for the 2026 Commonwealth Games (CWG).

18 Sep 2024

Aiden Markram

Temba Bavuma to miss 1st ODI against Afghanistan: Here's why

South Africa's captain Temba Bavuma will not be participating in the first One-Day International (ODI) against Afghanistan on September 18 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

Kohli, Gambhir share candid moments in BCCI's exclusive interview

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has teased an upcoming interview featuring Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir.

18 Sep 2024

Sumit Nagal

Did Sumit Nagal intentionally skip Davis Cup? AITA slams him 

The All India Tennis Association (AITA) has accused India's leading men's singles tennis player, Sumit Nagal, of intentionally missing the recent Davis Cup tie against Sweden.

18 Sep 2024

Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik predicts a challenging Border-Gavaskar Trophy for India

Former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik has predicted a challenging Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the Indian cricket team.

18 Sep 2024

Delhi Capitals (DC)

Delhi Capitals co-owner GMR Group acquires Hampshire County Cricket Club

GMR Group, the co-owner of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Delhi Capitals, has made a historic acquisition by purchasing a 49% stake in the Hampshire County Cricket Club.

18 Sep 2024

Ambati Rayudu

IPL 2025: Raina, Rayudu call for more player retentions

As the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises await the announcement of retention rules for the upcoming 2025 mega-auction, two cricket stalwarts have voiced their opinions.

18 Sep 2024

Real Madrid

Endrick makes Champions League history for Real Madrid: Details

In a thrilling match against Stuttgart on Tuesday, Real Madrid's rising star Endrick etched his name into the club's history books.

18 Sep 2024

Harry Kane

Champions League: Record-breaking Harry Kane smashes four goals for Bayern

Harry Kane scored a second successive hat-trick in the 2024-25 season for Bayern Munich, who tamed Dinamo Zagreb 9-2 in matchweek 1 of the revamped UEFA Champions League.

18 Sep 2024

Liverpool FC

Liverpool tame AC Milan in Champions League 2024-25: Key stats

Liverpool turned the screws on AC Milan by winning 3-1 in matchweek 1 of the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 season at the San Siro.

18 Sep 2024

Manchester United

Carabao Cup, Manchester United thump Barnsley at Old Trafford: Stats

Manchester United thumped Barnsley 7-0 in the third round of the 2024-25 Carabao Cup at Old Trafford.

17 Sep 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

A look at Jasprit Bumrah's impactful Test spells at home

India will face Bangladesh in the 1st Test at the M Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, starting September 19.

17 Sep 2024

Harry Brook

Harry Brook set to feature as England's 37th ODI captain

Harry Brook is set to make his debut as England's 37th One Day International (ODI) captain in the upcoming series against Australia.

17 Sep 2024

Rishabh Pant

A look at Rishabh Pant's match-winning Test knocks for India

Indian batter Rishabh Pant has had a remarkable comeback in white-ball cricket following a severe car accident in December 2022.

'Playing in India the biggest challenge,' says Bangladesh coach Hathurusingha

Chandika Hathurusingha, the head coach of Bangladesh's cricket team, has expressed his optimism ahead of their upcoming series against India.

SL vs NZ: Spinner Ramesh Mendis returns after a year

Sri Lanka have announced their Playing XI for the first Test against New Zealand, set to commence on September 18.

17 Sep 2024

KL Rahul

India vs Bangladesh: Will KL Rahul feature in 1st Test?

India's Test skipper, Rohit Sharma, has indicated that KL Rahul may be included in the squad for the series opener against Bangladesh, starting September 19 in Chennai.

17 Sep 2024

Indian Hockey Team

India beat China to claim fifth Asian Champions Trophy title

The Indian men's hockey team successfully defended its title at the Asian Champions Trophy 2024 with a nail-biting 1-0 victory over hosts China in the final on September 17.

17 Sep 2024

Marnus Labuschagne

Marnus Labuschagne admires his rival Mohammed Siraj's passion and energy

Australian cricketer Marnus Labuschagne recently expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) against India.

17 Sep 2024

Darren Lehmann

Darren Lehmann quits as Heat, Queensland assistant coach: Here's why

Darren Lehmann, the former head coach of Australia, has resigned from his positions as assistant coach for the Brisbane Heat and Queensland men's teams.

ICC doubles prize money for 2024 Women's T20 World Cup 

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a record-breaking prize pool for the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup.

17 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test: Will rain play spoilsport?

India's much-awaited home season will begin with the two-Test series against Bangladesh, the first of which starts on September 19 at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

ICC launches new anthem, a single by Grammy-winner Lorne Balfe

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled its new anthem, 'The ICC Anthem,' as a single across major streaming platforms.

17 Sep 2024

Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer's Test career in jeopardy after Duleep Trophy performance

Shreyas Iyer, who scored a historic ton on his Test debut in 2021, has been struggling to maintain his form in the longest format.

17 Sep 2024

Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik endorses Harshit Rana for Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik has expressed his admiration for young pacer Harshit Rana, highlighting his exceptional skills.

17 Sep 2024

Jason Gillespie

Jason Gillespie backs Australia's bowling attack to outshine India

Jason Gillespie, Pakistan's Test coach, has expressed his confidence in Australia's bowling quartet ahead of the impending five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under.

17 Sep 2024

Ajinkya Rahane

Yashasvi Jaiswal eyes historic feat in WTC: Details here 

India's rising batting sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal is on the verge of making history in the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC).

17 Sep 2024

UEFA Champions League

Manchester City's Akanji hits out at new Champions League format

Manchester City defender, Manuel Akanji, has expressed his concerns over the revised format of the UEFA Champions League.

17 Sep 2024

Harry Brook

Harry Brook has chance to show leadership skills: Nasser Hussain

Harry Brook is set to take the reins as England's captain in the upcoming one-day international (ODI) series against Australia.