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03 Oct 2024

Test Cricket

A look at teams with highest run-rates in a Test

India routed Bangladesh 2-0 in the two-match series after winning the 2nd Test by seven wickets.

03 Oct 2024

Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen: Decoding his crunch career stats in Formula 1

On this day (October 3) back in 2014, Dutchman Max Verstappen, became the youngest person in history (17 years and three days) to participate in a Formula 1 race weekend.

03 Oct 2024

Sarfaraz Khan

Highest individual scores for Mumbai in Irani Cup history

Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan scripted history by scoring a double-century against Rest of India in the 2024 Irani Cup.

03 Oct 2024

Babar Azam

Younis Khan supports Babar Azam's decision to resign as captain

Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan has shown his support for Babar Azam's recent choice to resign from the captaincy.

03 Oct 2024

Tom Latham

Tom Latham faces severe challenge to lift Kiwi Test team

Tom Latham was earlier appointed as the new captain of New Zealand's Test cricket team, following Tim Southee's decision to step down.

03 Oct 2024

Hardik Pandya

IPL 2025: Does Hardik Pandya deserve ₹18 crore price tag?

The 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction promises to be a major event, with all 10 teams carefully crafting their strategies in preparation.

03 Oct 2024

Tabraiz Shamsi

Tabraiz Shamsi terminates national contract with CSA: Here's why

South African left-arm wrist-spinner, Tabraiz Shamsi, has made the decision to terminate his national contract with Cricket South Africa (CSA), effective immediately.

03 Oct 2024

Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi lifts his 46th career trophy: Decoding stats

Inter Miami clinched their first-ever Major League Soccer (MLS) Supporters's Shield, thanks to a stellar performance by Lionel Messi.

West Indies cricket board awards multi-year contracts to top players

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has made a historic move by awarding multi-year contracts to its leading cricketers.

03 Oct 2024

Aston Villa

Jhon Duran: Decoding Aston Villa striker's crunch stats in 2024-25

Jhon Duran handed Aston Villa one of their biggest wins ever as the Premier League side stunned heavyweights Bayern Munich in matchweek 2 of the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 season at home.

Nigar Sultana becomes first Bangladesh woman with 100 T20I appearances

Nigar Sultana Joty, the captain of Bangladesh's women's cricket team, has made history by becoming the first female cricketer from her country to play 100 T20I matches.

03 Oct 2024

Baseball

MLB: Decoding the key stats of Frankie Montas

Frankie Montas is a key pitcher (baseball) for the Milwaukee Brewers, who has had an average season so far.

03 Oct 2024

Mohammed Shami

Mohammed Shami dismisses rumors about missing Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami has dismissed reports suggesting his unavailability for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy owing to an ankle injury.

03 Oct 2024

Baseball

#ThisDayThatYear: Barry Bonds sets single-season walks record, surpassing Babe Ruth

On October 3, 2001, Barry Bonds, the San Francisco Giants slugger, made history by being walked for the 171st time during an 11-8 victory against the Houston Astros at the Pacific Bell Park.

#ThisDayThatYear: Brady eclipses Brees in all-time passing yardage vs Patriots

On October 3 in 2021, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, surpassed Drew Brees' 80,358 yards to become the National Football League's (NFL) all-time leader in passing yards.

NFL: Decoding the crunch stats of quarterback Geno Smith

Geno Smith the quarterback for Seattle Seahawks is currently leading the NFL in passing yards this season after four weeks of the season.

03 Oct 2024

Mukesh Kumar

Irani Cup: Mukesh Kumar records eighth fifer, eyes Test comeback 

Indian pacer Mukesh Kumar has made his mark in the ongoing 2024/25 Irani Cup match against Mumbai at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

03 Oct 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Will Pakistan have three different captains in international cricket?

Babar Azam, Pakistan's star batter, has unexpectedly stepped down as the team's white-ball captain.

Women's T20 WC: How ICC plans to combat toxic content

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has launched an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered social media moderation tool for the Women's T20 World Cup.

03 Oct 2024

Abhimanyu Easwaran

Irani Cup: Abhimanyu Easwaran slams his 26th First-Class ton

Bengal batter Abhimanyu Easwaran has slammed his 26th century in First-Class cricket.

03 Oct 2024

Shardul Thakur

Shardul Thakur discharged from hospital after recovering from viral infection

Indian cricketer Shardul Thakur was admitted to a hospital on October 2 owing to a viral infection.

03 Oct 2024

Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi returns to Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers

Lionel Messi, the 37-year-old captain of Argentina's national football team, is set to make a comeback in the upcoming CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers.

03 Oct 2024

UEFA Champions League

Champions League: Jhon Duran hands Aston Villa win over Bayern

Aston Villa had a night to remember as they beat Bayern Munich 1-0 in matchweek 2 of the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 season at home.

03 Oct 2024

Real Madrid

Lille stun Real Madrid in Champions League: Key stats

French club LOSC Lille stunned reigning Champions League winners Real Madrid 1-0 in matchweek 2 at home.

03 Oct 2024

Liverpool FC

Champions League 2024-25, Liverpool down Bologna at Anfield: Key stats

Liverpool maintained their strong start to the 2024-25 season with Arne Slot's men edging past Bologna in matchweek 2 of the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 season at Anfield.

02 Oct 2024

Alyssa Healy

Alyssa Healy: Australia's goal is to win T20 World Cup

Alyssa Healy, the captain of Australia's women's cricket team, has clarified their objective for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

02 Oct 2024

Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic gears up for 2024 Shanghai Masters

Novak Djokovic, the four-time Shanghai Masters champion, has returned to China after a five-year hiatus.

02 Oct 2024

Michael Vaughan

Michael Vaughan claims India emulated England's style in Kanpur Test

Former England cricket captain, Michael Vaughan, has suggested that India emulated England's aggressive 'Bazball' approach during their second Test victory against Bangladesh.

02 Oct 2024

Cole Palmer

UEFA Conference League: Chelsea set to make changes versus Gent

Chelsea are preparing for a crucial match against Belgian club Gent, at Stamford Bridge on Thursday.

02 Oct 2024

La Liga

Wojciech Szczesny signs with Barcelona a month after retirement: Details

Wojciech Szczesny, the former Arsenal and Juventus goalkeeper, has signed a contract with Barcelona until the end of the season.

02 Oct 2024

Andre Russell

Andre Russell vents frustration over TKR's exit from CPL 2024

Andre Russell, the star player of Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR), has expressed his disappointment after his team's unexpected exit from the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024.

02 Oct 2024

Beth Mooney

Women's T20 World Cup 2024: Players to watch out for

The 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup is set to commence, with 10 teams vying for the coveted trophy. The tournament will run from October 2 to October 20.

02 Oct 2024

Reeza Hendricks

SA20 2025: Here are the complete squads after auction

The SA20 2025 auction, held in Cape Town on Tuesday, saw six franchises finalize their teams for the upcoming third season.

02 Oct 2024

Test Cricket

Sides with most Test appearances against an opposition without losing

India routed Bangladesh 2-0 in the two-match series after winning the 2nd Test by seven wickets.

02 Oct 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin attained these notable feats in Bangladesh Test series

Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin starred in India's 2-0 Test series win against Bangladesh at home.

02 Oct 2024

Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz wins the 2024 China Open crown: Key stats

In a match that lasted for over three hours, Carlos Alcaraz edged past Jannik Sinner to win the 2024 China Open title on Wednesday in Beijing.

02 Oct 2024

Colin Ingram

SA20 2025 auction: Decoding full list of players sold 

The third SA20 player auction took place in Cape Town on Tuesday, with six franchise teams finalizing their squads for the upcoming 2025 season.

02 Oct 2024

Bukayo Saka

Bukayo Saka confident Arsenal can clinch Premier League 2024-25 title

Bukayo Saka, Arsenal's stand-in captain, has expressed his belief that the Gunners are capable of winning the Premier League title this season.

02 Oct 2024

Manchester United

Erik ten Hag remains confident despite Manchester United's abysmal start

Manchester United's manager, Erik ten Hag, has expressed confidence in his team's ability to bounce back from the disappointing start to the season.

02 Oct 2024

Cricket News

Irani Cup: Mumbai's Tanush Kotian smashes his 13th First-Class fifty

Mumbai's bowling all-rounder Tanush Kotian played a crucial knock against Rest of India in the 2024 Irani Cup in Lucknow.