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18 Oct 2024

Richa Ghosh

Richa Ghosh to miss WODI series against NZ: Here's why

Indian women's cricket team wicketkeeper-batter, Richa Ghosh will miss the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand as she will be busy with her Class 12 board examinations.

18 Oct 2024

Travis Head

Travis Head extends contract with Adelaide Strikers for another year

Star Australian batter Travis Head has extended his contract with Big Bash League (BBL) franchise Adelaide Strikers for another year.

Rachin Ravindra slams his first Test ton in Asia: Stats

New Zealand batter Rachin Ravindra has slammed his second century in Test cricket.

18 Oct 2024

Rishabh Pant

Bengaluru Test: Rishabh Pant won't keep wickets on Day 3

In a blow to the Indian cricket team, star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will not enter the field on Day 3 of the ongoing 1st Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru.

17 Oct 2024

Beth Mooney

South Africa stun Australia in Women's T20 World Cup semi-final

In a stunning performance, South Africa have knocked out Australia in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup first semi-final on Thursday.

17 Oct 2024

Baseball

MLB: Decoding the stats of best designated hitters this postseason

October marks a pivotal time for MLB fans as the postseason heats up.

Rookie quarterbacks with this record in their first five games

Jayden Daniels is off to a historic start as the Washington Commanders' rookie QB.

17 Oct 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

2nd Test: Agha Salman slams gritty 63-run knock versus England

Pakistan's Agha Salman was the best performer for his side against England on Day 3 of the 2nd Test in Multan on Thursday.

17 Oct 2024

Deandra Dottin

Women's T20 World Cup: New Zealand face West Indies challenge

The Women's T20 World Cup 2024 is all set for a thrilling semi-final clash as New Zealand gear up to take on the West Indies.

Who is Brock Purdy? Decoding the quarterback's career stats

Brock Purdy, the San Francisco 49ers quarterback, gained national attention after being drafted last in the 2022 NFL Draft.

17 Oct 2024

Baseball

MLB: Decoding the career stats of Walker Buehler

Walker Buehler, the Dodgers' ace, pitched a stellar game against the New York Mets, leading his team to a crucial victory.

#ThisDayThatYear: Patrick Mahomes becomes fastest to 7,500 passing yards (2019)

On October 17, 2019, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes became the fastest player in NFL history to reach 7,500 passing yards.

17 Oct 2024

Baseball

#ThisDayThatYear: Yount sets record with two 4-hit World Series games

On October 17, 1982, Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Robin Yount made World Series history by becoming the first player to have two four-hit games in a single World Series.

17 Oct 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

2nd Test: Pakistan well on top against England (Day 3)

Pakistan are well on top after claiming crucial English wickets on Day 3 of the 2nd Test being held in Multan.

17 Oct 2024

England Cricket Team

2nd Test: England spinner Shoaib Bashir claims four-fer versus Pakistan

England cricket team spinner, Shoaib Bashir, was the pick of the bowlers for his side against hosts Pakistan in the latter's 2nd innings of the 2nd Test match in Multan.

17 Oct 2024

Rishabh Pant

India vs New Zealand: Rishabh Pant sustains knee injury

India's wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant was forced to leave the field after suffering a knee injury on day two of the first Test match against New Zealand in Bengaluru.

1st Test: India face historic batting collapse; NZ gain lead 

New Zealand were dominant throughout Day 2 of the 1st Test against India in Bengaluru.

17 Oct 2024

Jofra Archer

Jofra Archer's 10-year-old tweet resurfaces as India collapse for 46

Once again, the famous cricketer Jofra Archer has grabbed the public's attention with a decade-old social media post.

17 Oct 2024

Delhi Capitals (DC)

Hemang Badani appointed as Delhi Capitals' new head coach

Former India batter, Hemang Badani, has been appointed as the head coach of the Indian Premier League team, Delhi Capitals (DC), for the 2025 season.

17 Oct 2024

Devon Conway

Devon Conway slams 91 versus India in Bengaluru Test: Stats

New Zealand opener Devon Conway has slammed his 10th half-century in Test cricket.

17 Oct 2024

Delhi Capitals (DC)

IPL 2025: Rishabh Pant may not lead Delhi Capitals

Indian cricket team's wicket-keeper batter, Rishabh Pant, is unlikely to remain the captain of Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL), The Times of India reported.

Best Test figures for New Zealand seamers in India

New Zealand seamer Matt Henry ran through India's batting line-up in the 1st Test in Bengaluru.

Decoding the lowest team totals against New Zealand in Tests

The Indian cricket team was folded for a score of 46 runs by New Zealand in the first Test (Bengaluru) of the 2024 series.

17 Oct 2024

Indian Cricket Team

A look at India's lowest totals in home Tests 

India registered their lowest-ever total in home Tests after New Zealand bowled them out (46) on Day 2 of the 1st Test at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

17 Oct 2024

Test Cricket

Decoding the lowest team totals in Tests on Asian soil

The Indian cricket team was folded for 46 by New Zealand in the first Test of the 2024 series in Bengaluru.

William O'Rourke takes four-fer against India in Bengaluru Test: Stats

Pacer William O'Rourke starred for New Zealand as they bowled out India for a mere 46 in the ongoing 1st Test in Bengaluru.

Fastest New Zealand bowlers to 100 Test wickets (matches)

Matt Henry was instrumental, helping New Zealand bowl India out for a paltry score of 46 in the first Test of their 2024 series in Bengaluru.

Matt Henry demolishes India with fifer, completes 100 Test wickets 

New Zealand seamer Matt Henry decimated India's batting line-up on Day 2 of the 1st Test in Bengaluru.

17 Oct 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Decoding the lowest team totals for India in Tests

Team India was bundled out for 46 by New Zealand in the first Test of the 2024 series in Bengaluru.

India record their lowest-ever total in home Tests (46): Stats

India have slumped to their lowest-ever total in home Tests after New Zealand thrashed them on Day 2 of the 1st Test at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

17 Oct 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

2nd Test, Pakistan's Sajid Khan claims 7/111 against England: Stats

Sajid Khan was the pick of the Pakistan bowlers versus England in the 2nd Test being held in Multan.

17 Oct 2024

Sachin Tendulkar

Virat Kohli overtakes Dhoni, records second-most international appearances for India 

Star batter Virat Kohli has overtaken Mahendra Singh Dhoni to become India's second-most capped player across formats.

1st Test: NZ derail India (10/3); Virat Kohli records duck

Indian batter Virat Kohli continues to chase his form in Test cricket.

17 Oct 2024

Dale Steyn

Dale Steyn steps down as Sunrisers Hyderabad's bowling coach

Former South African speedster, Dale Steyn has confirmed his exit from the Indian Premier League franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad. He will not return as their bowling coach for the upcoming season.

17 Oct 2024

Indian Cricket Team

India vs NZ, 1st Test: Rohit Sharma elects to bat

After thumping Bangladesh 2-0 in their last red-ball assignment, Team India is up against New Zealand in the opening Test at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Women's T20 World Cup: Highest individual scores in knockout matches

With four teams qualifying for the semi-finals of the ongoing ICC Women's T20 World Cup, it's knockout cricket from now on.

16 Oct 2024

Ben Duckett

Sajid Khan's 'dream wicket' fuels Pakistan's dominance over England

Pakistan's off-spinner, Sajid Khan, has made a sensational return to Test cricket.

16 Oct 2024

Ben Duckett

Duckett credits McCullum, Stokes for his fearless Test cricket approach

England's Test cricket opener, Ben Duckett, has credited head coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes for his fearless playing style.

16 Oct 2024

Cricket News

Women's T20 WC: Bowlers with most wickets in knockout matches

Australia have won the ICC Women's T20 World Cup six times and are looking to better their record after qualifying for the semi-finals of the ongoing tournament.

16 Oct 2024

Alyssa Healy

ICC Women's T20 World Cup: Favorites Australia face South Africa

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 promises a thrilling encounter as Australia gear up to face South Africa in Dubai.