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Border-Gavaskar Trophy draws record crowd of over 8 lakh

The recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy witnessed a record-breaking crowd of 8,37,879 spectators. This was recently confirmed by Cricket Australia in an official statement.

06 Jan 2025

Arundhati Reddy

Smriti Mandhana to lead India in WODI series against Ireland

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that Smriti Mandhana will lead the Indian team in the upcoming three-match WODI series against Ireland at home.

06 Jan 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

Decoding 150-plus partnerships for Pakistan while following-on in Tests 

The second Test between South Africa and Pakistan in Cape Town saw the visitors make a stunning comeback in their second innings.

06 Jan 2025

Test Cricket

Presenting the highest opening partnerships while following-on in Tests

Team Pakistan has made a stunning comeback in their second innings of the second and final Test against South Africa in Cape Town.

BCCI to soon announce India's squad for 2025 Champions Trophy

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will soon announce the Indian squad for the upcoming 2025 International Cricket Council (ICC)Champions Trophy.

06 Jan 2025

Travis Head

Records and stats scripted in Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 

The 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy ended with Australia reclaiming the title after a decade, winning the series 3-1.

06 Jan 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Bumrah's participation in Champions Trophy 2025 uncertain due to injury

India's spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has raised concerns over his participation in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

06 Jan 2025

Gautam Gambhir

Sunil Gavaskar criticizes Gambhir, Morkel after India's BGT upset

Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has voiced his discontent with India's head coach Gautam Gambhir and his team after India lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 1-3 to Australia.

06 Jan 2025

Rishi Dhawan

Rishi Dhawan retires from Indian limited-overs cricket: Key stats  

Indian all-rounder Rishi Dhawan has announced his retirement from Indian limited-overs cricket.

06 Jan 2025

Pat Cummins

Pat Cummins praises Kohli after India's series loss to Australia

Australian cricket team captain, Pat Cummins, has lauded Virat Kohli after India's loss in the fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

06 Jan 2025

Indian Hockey Team

Hockey: India to host Asia Cup, Junior World Cup 

Continuing its legacy of hosting international hockey events, India will host the men's Asia Cup in Rajgir, Bihar from August 27 to September 7.

#ThisDayThatYear: Lenny Wilkens becomes the winningest coach in NBA history

On January 06, 1995, Lenny Wilkens became the NBA's all-time winningest coach, earning his 939th victory as the Atlanta Hawks defeated the Washington Bullets 112-90.

06 Jan 2025

Sourav Ganguly

Ganguly calls for improved batting after India's loss in Australia

Former Indian cricket captain, Sourav Ganguly, has highlighted the importance of India's batsmen scoring more runs in Test cricket.

06 Jan 2025

Pat Cummins

Pat Cummins backs Usman Khawaja's aspirations for home Ashes farewell

Australian cricket team captain Pat Cummins has thrown his weight behind Usman Khawaja's dream of bidding adieu at a home Ashes series.

06 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah

Ricky Ponting lauds Jasprit Bumrah's stellar show in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has showered high praise on Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah's performance in the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.

06 Jan 2025

Mohammad Kaif

Mohammad Kaif criticizes Team India's performance in BGT 2024-25

Former Indian cricketer and current commentator Mohammad Kaif has expressed his disappointment over India's recent Test series defeat against Australia.

06 Jan 2025

Pat Cummins

Pat Cummins defends Sam Konstas amid controversy: Details here

Australian cricket team captain, Pat Cummins, has defended young opener Sam Konstas.

05 Jan 2025

Manchester United

Manchester United hold Liverpool 2-2 at Anfield: Key stats

In what was a thrilling game in a chilling atmosphere, Liverpool and Manchester United played out a 2-2 draw in matchweek 20 of the Premier League 2024/25 season at Anfield.

05 Jan 2025

Shan Masood

Shan Masood makes records with Test century against South Africa

Pakistan's opening batters Babar Azam and Shan Masood showed tremendous character in their second innings against South Africa after being asked to follow on.

05 Jan 2025

Babar Azam

Babar Azam slams his 3rd consecutive half-century in Tests: Stats

Babar Azam hammered two fifties on the same day in the ongoing 2nd Test against South Africa at Newlands, Cape Town.

05 Jan 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan's Saim Ayub to undergo ankle fracture treatment in London

Pakistan cricket team's opening batter, Saim Ayub, will head to London for specialized treatment of his ankle fracture.

Decoding best individual scores on South African soil in Tests

Ryan Rickelton entered history books during South Africa's 2nd Test at Newlands in Cape Town against Pakistan.

05 Jan 2025

Big Bash League

RCB's ₹3 crore recruit Tim David slams 62* in BBL

Star Hobart Hurricanes batter Tim David produced a stunning show in the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 season.

05 Jan 2025

Mohammed Shami

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Mohammed Shami displays all-round heroics against MP 

Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has made a stunning comeback in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy.

05 Jan 2025

Babar Azam

Babar Azam surpasses 2,000 away runs in Test cricket: Stats

Babar Azam has attained a new milestone in Test cricket. The star Pakistan cricket team stalwart has surpassed 2,000 runs in away Test matches (home of opposition).

05 Jan 2025

Brett Lee

Brett Lee compares Scott Boland's situation to Stuart MacGill: Details

Former Australian cricket star Brett Lee has compared the careers of current fast bowler Scott Boland and former leg-spinner Stuart MacGill.

05 Jan 2025

Abhishek Sharma

Abhishek Sharma slams his third fifty of 2024/25 VHT: Stats

Indian batter Abhishek Sharma continues his rich vein of form in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy.

05 Jan 2025

Sunil Gavaskar

Cricket Australia responds to Sunil Gavaskar's disappointment over trophy presentation

Cricket Australia has addressed Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar's disappointment over not being invited to present the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

05 Jan 2025

Manchester United

Liverpool vs Manchester United match to proceed despite weather warnings

Liverpool have confirmed that "every effort" is being made to ensure tonight's Premier League match against Manchester United at Anfield goes ahead as planned.

05 Jan 2025

Sydney Cricket Ground

Fewest balls faced by India in an SCG Test

Australia defeated India in the 5th Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 3-1.

05 Jan 2025

Babar Azam

Babar Azam slams his 28th fifty in Test cricket: Stats

South Africa have continued to dominate the proceedings against Pakistan in the ongoing 2nd Test at Newlands, Cape Town.

05 Jan 2025

NBA

Ranking NBA MVP Ladder post New Year's, ft. Victor Webanyama

The NBA MVP ladder heats up as the calendar turns to 2025.

A look at shortest Tests with result at SCG

Australia defeated India in the 5th Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 3-1.

05 Jan 2025

NBA

#ThisDayThatYear: Warriors and Kings combine for this massive NBA record

On January 05, 2019, the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings set a remarkable NBA record, combining for 41 three-pointers in a thrilling game.

05 Jan 2025

Vijay Hazare Trophy

Rajat Patidar slams unbeaten 132 versus Bengal in VHT: Stats

Madhya Pradesh cricket team captain, Rajat Patidar, floored Bengal with an unbeaten 132-run effort in a crucial Vijay Hazare Trophy match at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.

05 Jan 2025

Mayank Agarwal

Mayank Agarwal hammers his 5th consecutive 50-plus score in VHT

Karnataka cricket team captain, Mayank Agarwal, continued to be amongst the runs in the 2024/25 Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: SCG records third-shortest Test with result

Australia defeated India in the 5th Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 3-1.

05 Jan 2025

ATP Tour

Jiri Lehecka wins Brisbane International title after Opelka's injury

Jiri Lehecka won the Brisbane International, his second ATP tour title, after his opponent Reilly Opelka was forced to retire early in the first set due to an injury.

05 Jan 2025

Australian Open

Will injured Naomi Osaka feature in 2025 Australian Open?

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has pulled out of 2024/25 the Auckland Classic final with an abdominal injury.

05 Jan 2025

AB de Villiers

'When there's smoke, there's fire': ABD on Indian dressing-room unrest

AB de Villiers, one of the greatest batters, has voiced his opinion on the rumored rift in the Indian cricket team.