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30 Jan 2025

Sourav Ganguly

Sourav Ganguly names 'India's greatest opener' after Sunil Gavaskar: Details

Former Indian cricket team captain, Sourav Ganguly, has named Virender Sehwag as the "greatest opener" for India after Sunil Gavaskar.

30 Jan 2025

Marcus Rashford

Roy Keane criticizes Marcus Rashford's situation at Manchester United

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane criticized Marcus Rashford's situation at the club, stating the forward "must be ashamed" under manager Ruben Amorim.

1st Test, Sri Lanka suffer against Australia: Day 2 report

Sri Lanka are 44/3 at stumps on Day 2 of the first Test against Australia in Galle.

30 Jan 2025

Steven Gerrard

Steven Gerrard departs from Al-Ettifaq after 18-month tenure

Former Aston Villa and Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has parted ways with Al-Ettifaq, mutually.

Afghanistan unveil new jersey ahead of ICC Champions Trophy: Details

Afghanistan have unveiled their new jersey for the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy.

30 Jan 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Champions Trophy 2025: Lahore to host grand opening ceremony

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), along with the International Cricket Council (ICC), will host the opening ceremony of the 2025 Champions Trophy on February 16.

30 Jan 2025

Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic's PTPA to fund players accused of doping: Details

The Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), co-founded by tennis champions Novak Djokovic and Vasek Pospisil, has promised to pay the legal fees of players accused of doping or corruption.

30 Jan 2025

Emma Raducanu

Emma Raducanu to compete in Abu Dhabi Open's qualifying draw

British tennis sensation, Emma Raducanu, is set to compete in a qualifying draw (WTA) for the first time since her historic 2021 US Open victory.

PCB reveals Gaddafi Stadium's hand over dates amidst rising concerns

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that control of Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium will be transferred to the International Cricket Council (ICC) on February 11.

30 Jan 2025

Steve Smith

Steve Smith names potential successors to his 10,000 runs feat

Steve Smith, who just surpassed the 10,000 Test runs mark, named Marnus Labuschagne, Travis Head, and Sam Konstas as potential future achievers.

A look at Australia's oldest double-centurions in Test cricket 

Senior opener Usman Khawaja powered Australia with an incredible double-century against Sri Lanka in the ongoing 1st Test in Galle.

Presenting highest partnerships for Australia against Sri Lanka in Tests

Australian batters Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith hammered Sri Lanka in the 1st Test in Galle.

30 Jan 2025

Mayank Agarwal

Ranji Trophy: Mayank Agarwal slams 91, completes 8,000 First-Class runs

Veteran Indian cricketer Mayank Agarwal scored 91 runs for Karnataka in their Ranji Trophy 2024/25 clash against Haryana on Day 1 at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

Josh Inglis hammers century on Test debut: Key stats

Australian batter Josh Inglis smashed a Test hundred on debut against Sri Lanka on Day 2 of the first Test in Galle on Thursday.

4th T20I, Pune: England eye second successive win over India 

The fourth T20I between India and England will be played at the iconic Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune, on January 31.

30 Jan 2025

Irfan Pathan

Irfan Pathan urges Kohli, Rohit to continue playing domestic cricket

Former cricketer Irfan Pathan has highlighted Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's importance of continued participation in the domestic circuit.

30 Jan 2025

Borussia Dortmund

Dortmund appoint Niko Kovac as head coach: Decoding his stats

Renowned Croatian coach Niko Kovac has been appointed as the new head coach of Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund.

30 Jan 2025

KL Rahul

KL Rahul dismissed for 26 on Ranji Trophy return: Stats

Star Indian batter KL Rahul has returned to the Ranji Trophy after a gap of two years.

30 Jan 2025

US Open

US Open 2025: Main draw extended to 15 days

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has announced a 15-day main draw for the 2025 US Open, extending the traditional 14-day schedule.

30 Jan 2025

UEFA Champions League

Champions League 2024/25: Statistical analysis of the top 8 teams

The likes of Liverpool, Barcelona, Arsenal, Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, Lille, and Aston Villa qualified for the round of 16 in this season's revamped 36-team UEFA Champions League campaign.

30 Jan 2025

Neymar

Neymar eyes return to European football after Santos stint: Details

Brazilian football star Neymar is eyeing a return to Europe's elite football leagues, following his stint at Santos. Sources confirmed the news to ESPN.

30 Jan 2025

Australia

Australia to host 2027 Rugby World Cup; final in Sydney

The 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup will take place in seven Australian cities, culminating in a grand finale at Sydney's Accor Stadium.

30 Jan 2025

Arun Jaitley Stadium

15,000 fans, pitch invader and Virat Kohli chants govern DDCA

Over 15,000 cricket fans gathered at Arun Jaitley Stadium to watch Virat Kohli's return to the Ranji Trophy.

30 Jan 2025

Ranji Trophy

Meghalaya record second-worst start in First-Class cricket: 2/6 vs Mumbai

Meghalaya have registered the second-worst start in First-Class cricket history, according to Wisden.

30 Jan 2025

Deepti Sharma

Indian cricketer Deepti Sharma appointed as DSP in Uttar Pradesh

Deepti Sharma, one of the most celebrated all-rounders of Indian women's cricket team, has been officially appointed as the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in Uttar Pradesh.

30 Jan 2025

Cricket News

Legend Christina Matthews inducted to Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

Former Australia wicketkeeper and vice-captain Christina Matthews has been inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame.

30 Jan 2025

Usman Khawaja

Usman Khawaja hammers his maiden double-century in Tests: Key stats

Usman Khawaja has smashed his maiden double-century in Tests.

30 Jan 2025

Ranji Trophy

Stampede scare at Arun Jaitley Stadium amid Virat Kohli's return

While Virat Kohli's Ranji Trophy return after more than a decade thrilled fans, chaos outside the Arun Jaitley Stadium dampened the occasion.

30 Jan 2025

Steve Smith

1st Test: Steve Smith slams 141-run knock versus Sri Lanka

Steve Smith ended with a score of 141 in the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium, Galle.

30 Jan 2025

Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy: Shardul Thakur floors Meghalaya with sensational hat-trick

Indian cricketer Shardul Thakur has made a mark in the ongoing Ranji Trophy match against Meghalaya.

30 Jan 2025

UEFA Champions League

Champions League: Top 8, teams in playoff and relegated sides

The final round of the Champions League group stage ended on a thrilling note.

30 Jan 2025

AB de Villiers

Champions Trophy 2025: AB de Villiers names India's X-factor 

As India gear up for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, South African legend AB de Villiers has named the team's potential game-changer.

30 Jan 2025

Padma Shri

IM Vijayan's inspiring journey: From soda seller to Padma awardee

Kerala's football legend Inivalappil Mani Vijayan has been conferred the Padma Shri 2025.

30 Jan 2025

Karun Nair

Indian batter Karun Nair aspires to play Test cricket again

Talented Vidarbha and India cricketer Karun Nair has expressed his desire to make a comeback to the Indian Test team.

30 Jan 2025

Ranji Trophy

How Delhi crowd celebrated Virat Kohli's return to Ranji Trophy

Indian cricket star Virat Kohli made a glorious return to the Ranji Trophy on Thursday, January 30.

29 Jan 2025

Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton crashes during Scuderia Ferrari's private testing in Barcelona

In a surprising turn of events, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton crashed on his third day of testing for Scuderia Ferrari.

29 Jan 2025

Manchester United

Manchester United near £30m deal for Lecce's Patrick Dorgu

Manchester United are said to be on the brink of a deal with Lecce for their left wing-back, Patrick Dorgu according to a report by Sky Sports.

29 Jan 2025

Indian Cricket Team

A look at Indians with T20I fifers against England

Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy scripted history with an incredible five-wicket haul against England on January 28.

29 Jan 2025

Indian Cricket Team

How many Indians own multiple five-wicket hauls in T20I cricket?

Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy entered the record books on January 28 with an incredible five-wicket haul against England.

29 Jan 2025

Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy: Shardul Thakur optimistic about Mumbai's quarter-final prospects

Mumbai all-rounder Shardul Thakur is optimistic about his team's chances of reaching the Ranji Trophy quarter-finals.