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27 Jan 2025

Aakash Chopra

Aakash Chopra backs Dhruv Jurel's selection in India's T20I squad

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has come to Dhruv Jurel's defense after the latter's inclusion in the national T20I team for the ongoing England series faced flak.

Pakistan hit historic low in World Test Championship

Team Pakistan has hit a new low in the World Test Championship (WTC) as it finished at the bottom of the points table for the first time.

27 Jan 2025

Indian Hockey Team

PR Sreejesh conferred with Padma Bhushan: Decoding his journey 

Indian Hockey stalwart PR Sreejesh has been conferred with the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian award in the country.

Jomel Warrican claims second fifer of Pakistan Test series: Stats 

The West Indies cricket team registered a historic win, defeating Pakistan by 120 runs in the second Test match.

2nd Test: West Indies register historic triumph over Pakistan 

West Indies have recorded a historic win in the second Test against Pakistan at the Multan Cricket Stadium.

27 Jan 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

List of records Noman Ali scripted in Multan Test

Seasoned Pakistani cricketer Noman Ali has once again etched his name in history books by becoming the oldest player from his country to take a 10-wicket haul in a men's Test match.

27 Jan 2025

Harry Brook

Ashwin slams Brook's 'smog' excuse for poor performance against India

Former Indian cricketer, Ravichandran Ashwin, has taken to social media to slam England's Harry Brook for blaming smog for his poor performance in the ongoing T20I series.

27 Jan 2025

England Cricket Team

Jamie Smith eyes finisher's role in England's T20I side

England's 24-year-old wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith has revealed his desire to become a regular across all formats for his national side.

27 Jan 2025

Brendon McCullum

Kevin Pietersen highlights flaw in England's 'bazball' approach 

Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has spotted a major flaw in England's all-format head coach Brendon McCullum's aggressive strategy.

27 Jan 2025

Sanjay Manjrekar

Manjrekar lauds Tilak Varma's match-winning knock against England

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has praised Tilak Varma for his brilliant performance in the second T20I against England at Chepauk Stadium, Chennai.

27 Jan 2025

Indian Cricket Team

Champions Trophy: India to play warm-up match in Dubai 

Rohit Sharma's Indian cricket team will play a warm-up match in Dubai ahead of the Champions Trophy, starting February 19.

27 Jan 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Bumrah's Champions Trophy participation depends on New Zealand doctor

India's spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is staring at a possible absence from the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.

27 Jan 2025

Fulham

Lisandro Martinez's deflected shot secures Manchester United's victory over Fulham

Manchester United edged past Fulham with a narrow 1-0 win in the Premier League, courtesy of Lisandro Martinez's deflected shot.

26 Jan 2025

Aakash Chopra

Nitish Reddy's injury sparks debate on workload management

Promising Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the ongoing T20I series against England with a side strain.

26 Jan 2025

Irfan Pathan

Irfan Pathan suggests Siraj as backup pacer for Champions Trophy

Former Indian all-rounder, Irfan Pathan, has raised concerns over India's bowling lineup for the upcoming Champions Trophy.

26 Jan 2025

Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler registers this T20I record vs India: Stats

England captain Jos Buttler set a new record for the most runs scored in Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) against India during the second match at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium.

26 Jan 2025

Alexander Zverev

Alexander Zverev barracked over domestic abuse allegations at Australian Open

German tennis star Alexander Zverev was publicly booed during his post-match speech at the 2025 Australian Open final.

26 Jan 2025

Jofra Archer

Tilak Varma reveals assault vs Jofra Archer was pre-planned

Indian batter Tilak Varma has shown his strategic mind in the recent Chennai T20I against England.

India vs England, 3rd T20I:  Niranjan Shah Stadium pitch, stats

The 3rd T20I between India and England will be played at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on January 28.

26 Jan 2025

Australian Open

Jannik Sinner retains Australian Open title: Check his prize money

Italian star Jannik Sinner successfully defended his Australian Open title, keeping his place as the world's top-ranked tennis player intact.

26 Jan 2025

Sanjay Bangar

How Sanjay Bangar is helping Virat Kohli for Ranji return

Star Indian batter Virat Kohli has returned to training with his former batting coach Sanjay Bangar.

Durbar Rajshahi fields all-local team in BPL, violate league rules

Durbar Rajshahi, the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) side, has sparked controversy after deciding to field an all-local team against Rangpur Riders.

26 Jan 2025

Alexander Zverev

'Not good enough...': Alexander Zverev on missing another Grand Slam

World number two, Alexander Zverev voiced his disappointment after yet another Grand Slam final loss, this time against Jannik Sinner in the 2025 Australian Open final.

26 Jan 2025

Australian Open

Australian Open holds men's doubles final in empty arena: Details

The Australian Open has been criticized for scheduling the men's doubles final after the women's singles final.

26 Jan 2025

Mohammad Azharuddin

Basit Ali recalls Azharuddin's prediction about Tilak Varma

Former Pakistani cricketer Basit Ali recently revisited a past conversation with ex-Indian cricket team captain, Mohammad Azharuddin.

26 Jan 2025

Jofra Archer

Brydon Carse defends Jofra Archer after Tilak Varma's onslaught

Brydon Carse has defended his teammate Jofra Archer after the latter had a torrid time in the 2nd T20I against India.

Champions Trophy: PCB Chairman gives update on Saim Ayub's injury 

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has given an update on the condition of opening batter Saim Ayub.

2nd Test: WI set 254-run target, eye victory over Pakistan

West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite led from the front with a stellar half-century on Day 2 of the 2nd Test against Pakistan.

26 Jan 2025

Usman Khawaja

Usman Khawaja open to retirement for Australia's future

38-year-old Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has said that he is ready to retire from his Test career if it serves the national team.

26 Jan 2025

Australian Open

Jannik Sinner becomes first Italian with three major titles: Stats

World number one, Jannik Sinner won the 2025 Australian Open after beating Alexander Zverev in the final on Rod Laver Arena.

26 Jan 2025

Andy Murray

Andy Murray seeks to enhance coaching skills after Djokovic's stint

Former world number, Andy Murray has said he wants to improve his tennis coaching skills after his first Grand Slam stint with Novak Djokovic.

26 Jan 2025

Australian Open

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic shares MRI scan after semi-final withdrawal

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has taken a dig at skeptics doubting his injury he endured during the 2025 Australian Open semi-final.

26 Jan 2025

Ambati Rayudu

Ambati Rayudu hails Tilak Varma's match-winning performance in 2nd T20I

Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Ambati Rayudu hailed Tilak Varma's outstanding performance in the second India-England T20I, calling him a future all-format player.

26 Jan 2025

Narendra Modi

R Ashwin expresses gratitude to PM after receiving Padma Shri

Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was awarded the coveted Padma Shri award on the eve of India's 76th Republic Day.

26 Jan 2025

Ian Chappell

Ian Chappell slams ICC, calls it an 'event management company'

Australian cricket legend Ian Chappell has slammed the International Cricket Council (ICC), calling it an "event management company" in his column for ESPNCricinfo.

26 Jan 2025

Ian Chappell

Ian Chappell terms ICC an 'event management company'

Former Australian cricket captain, Ian Chappell, has slammed the International Cricket Council (ICC), comparing it to an "event management company."

Kamindu Mendis crowned ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year

Sri Lanka's rising cricket star Kamindu Mendis has been honored as the ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year.

Ranji Trophy: JKCA files complaint with BCCI over umpiring standards 

The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) has filed a formal complaint with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

26 Jan 2025

ICC Awards

Esha Oza named ICC Women's Associate Cricketer of the Year

United Arab Emirates (UAE) skipper Esha Oza has been awarded the prestigious ICC Women's Associate Cricketer of the Year 2024 award.

26 Jan 2025

Dunith Wellalage

SA20: Paarl Royals script unique record in franchise T20 cricket

Paarl Royals have scripted history by becoming the first-ever team in franchise cricket to bowl 20 overs of spin.