Sports News

Read about players, their records and the calendar for every sport - cricket, football, tennis, and badminton.

Urvil Patel smashes fastest T20 century by an Indian

Gujarat's 26-year-old wicketkeeper-batter Urvil Patel has broken the record for the fastest T20 ton by an Indian.

27 Nov 2024

Anil Kumble

Decoding visiting captains with best match figures in Australia (Tests)

Stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah guided his team to a historic Test win against Australia in the first match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Ashutosh Sharma shines after bagging IPL deal with Delhi Capitals

Railways batter Ashutosh Sharma made a mark with a 59*-run knock against Chhattisgarh in the 2024/25 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

27 Nov 2024

Hyderabad

SMAT: Abishek Porel stars in Bengal's win as Shami falters

Mohammed Shami, the experienced fast bowler, went wicket-less in Bengal's recent eight-wicket victory over Mizoram in a Group A match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

27 Nov 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal

ICC Test Rankings: Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal earns second spot 

Young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has climbed the second spot in the latest ICC Test Rankings for batters.

27 Nov 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah reclaims top spot in ICC Test Rankings

India's premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has reclaimed the top spot in the latest ICC Men's Test Player Rankings.

27 Nov 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Rohit Sharma averages 31.38 in Tests in Australia: Stats 

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has re-joined the squad after missing the first Test of the five-match series against Australia in Perth due to personal reasons.

New Zealand vs England, Tests: Decoding the key player battles

England and New Zealand will battle for the newly introduced Crowe-Thorpe Trophy.

Mohammed Siraj bids emotional farewell to RCB after 7-year journey

Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj has thanked the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) from the bottom of his heart as he gears up to join Gujarat Titans for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

27 Nov 2024

Test Cricket

New Zealand vs England, 1st Test: Preview and stats

England are set to face hosts New Zealand in the first of a three-Test series.

Tom Latham urges New Zealand to maintain intensity against England

New Zealand cricket team captain Tom Latham has asked his squad to keep the same intensity and strategy they had in their recent 3-0 victory over India.

SL A's tour of Pakistan cut short amid political unrest

The ongoing series between Sri Lanka's A team and Pakistan Shaheens has been abruptly halted amid escalating political unrest in Islamabad.

27 Nov 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Shastri hails Bumrah's captaincy in India's historic win over Australia

Former Indian cricket team coach Ravi Shastri has lauded Jasprit Bumrah for his phenomenal performance and leadership in the recent Perth Test.

27 Nov 2024

Kane Williamson

Nathan Smith to make Test debut for NZ against England

New Zealand all-rounder Nathan Smith will make his Test debut in the upcoming home series against England.

Bangladesh hit rock bottom in WTC standings after Antigua defeat

Bangladesh's cricket team has hit a new low, plummeting to the bottom of the 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points table.

27 Nov 2024

KL Rahul

Shubman Gill likely to miss Adelaide Test due to injury

India's star batter Shubman Gill is racing against time to recover from an injury ahead of the upcoming India vs Australia day-night Test in Adelaide.

27 Nov 2024

Manchester City

Feyenoord complete incredible comeback against Manchester City in 3-3 draw

Manchester City wasted a three-goal lead to be held 3-3 by Dutch side Feyenoord in matchweek 5 of the Champions League 2024-25 season at the Etihad.

27 Nov 2024

Robert Lewandowski

Robert Lewandowski races to 100 Champions League goals: Key stats

Veteran Polish striker Robert Lewandowski has become just the third player in UEFA Champions League/European Cup history to score 100 or more goals.

26 Nov 2024

Temba Bavuma

SA vs SL: Temba Bavuma returns for Durban Test

South Africa have announced their Playing XI for the first Test against Sri Lanka, welcoming back captain Temba Bavuma.

Rahul Dravid backs 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi's inclusion in Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan Royals's head coach Rahul Dravid has thrown his weight behind the team's latest recruit, 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi.

26 Nov 2024

Jannik Sinner

Why Jannik Sinner was left out of ATP award nominations 

In a shocking move, the Association of Professional Tennis (ATP) has omitted Jannik Sinner, the incumbent world number one, from the Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award nominations for the 2024 edition.

IPL 2025 auction: How do Kolkata Knight Riders stack up? 

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) went all out for some marquee players at the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, over two days.

26 Nov 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal

Greg Chappell lauds Yashasvi Jaiswal's 'fearless' approach to batting

Former Indian cricket team coach, Greg Chappell, has lauded youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal for his fearless attitude and technical ability.

ICC to decide on Champions Trophy venue on November 29

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has called a board meeting on November 29 to settle the ambiguity over the 2025 Champions Trophy venue.

IPL 2025: Will Venkatesh Iyer lead Kolkata Knight Riders?

The 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction saw Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) shell out a whopping ₹23.75 crore for batter Venkatesh Iyer, leading to speculation of a captaincy role for the player.

26 Nov 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Saim Ayub's 53-ball ton guides Pakistan to win against Zimbabwe

Pakistan have leveled the three-ODI series against Zimbabwe after winning the second match by 10 wickets in Bulawayo

26 Nov 2024

Paul Pogba

Trial linked to Paul Pogba's blackmail to begin in Paris

A high-profile trial of six people linked to French footballer Paul Pogba is set to commence in Paris.

26 Nov 2024

Rajasthan Royals (RR)

IPL 2025 auction: How do Rajasthan Royals stack up? 

Rajasthan Royals (RR) acquired plenty of bowlers in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, over two days.

26 Nov 2024

Lucknow Super Giants

IPL 2025 auction: How do Lucknow Super Giants stack up? 

Lucknow Super Giants took some bold calls in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, over two days.

26 Nov 2024

NBA

#ThisDayThatYear: Stockton sets record for most games with one team

On November 26, 2000, John Stockton solidified his legacy as the epitome of loyalty and consistency in the NBA.

26 Nov 2024

NFL

#ThisDayThatYear: Julio Jones makes history with third 250+ yard game

On November 26, 2017, Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones delivered a jaw-dropping performance against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, racking up 253 receiving yards and two touchdowns.

26 Nov 2024

Gujarat Titans

IPL 2025 auction: How do Gujarat Titans stack up? 

Gujarat Titans added a few marquee players in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, over two days.

26 Nov 2024

Andrew McDonald

Australia coach backs Marnus Labuschagne to regain form against India

Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald has backed Marnus Labuschagne to come out of his slump.

26 Nov 2024

Test Cricket

Southee owns second-most Test wickets for NZ vs England: Stats 

New Zealand's veteran fast bowler, Tim Southee, has announced his retirement from Test cricket.

26 Nov 2024

Delhi Capitals (DC)

IPL 2025 auction: How do Delhi Capitals stack up?  

Delhi Capitals (DC) roped in quite a few star players in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, over two days.

26 Nov 2024

Arshdeep Singh

IPL 2025: Punjab Kings' strongest playing XI

Punjab Kings (PBKS) will field a strong line-up in the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

26 Nov 2024

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson averages 36.85 vs England in Tests: Stats 

Former New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson is set to make a return to international cricket after a two-month hiatus due to a groin injury.

26 Nov 2024

Alastair Cook

Prominent feats and records of Joe Root vs NZ (Tests)

Joe Root, the veteran England batter, is the highest run-getter among active players in Test cricket.

New Zealand vs England, Tests: Decoding the key stats

New Zealand will host England in a three-match Test series, starting on November 28 in Christchurch.

26 Nov 2024

Graham Thorpe

England and New Zealand to compete for Crowe-Thorpe Trophy

England and New Zealand will battle for the newly introduced Crowe-Thorpe Trophy, a one-of-a-kind tribute to cricketing legends Martin Crowe and Graham Thorpe.