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Wimbledon 2025 boosts prize money by 7%: Champions’ earnings unveiled

The Wimbledon 2025 championship is set to begin on June 30 with a hefty increase in prize money and changes to the tournament’s structure. The All England Club (AELTC) has addressed players’ concerns while eyeing broader reforms in professional tennis. Following are all the details. Prize money hits record highs The prize fund of Wimbledon […]

WTC Final 2025: Australia in driving seat, lead South Africa by 218 at stumps on Day 2 | Cricket News

Australia bowlers shone on day 2, with skipper Pat Cummins and Alex Carey taking center stage. The former also reached 300 Test wickets with his 6/28 spell on Day 2 (Image via AP/PTI) Australia maintained their advantage in the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord’s on Thursday, led by captain Pat Cummins‘s […]

India tour of England: Who should bat at no. 3 for Team India? Harbhajan Singh makes surprising pick | Cricket News

Harbhajan Singh (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has backed young left-hander Sai Sudharsan to bat at No. 3 in India’s upcoming five-Test series in England, calling it a crucial opportunity for the youngster.“In my opinion, Sai Sudharsan should play at No.3. He’s a left-hander, in top form, and […]

WTC Final: Sarfaraz Khan visits Lord’s with father Naushad, watches Australia vs South Africa | Cricket News

Sarfaraz Khan visits Lord’s with father Naushad (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Young Indian batter Sarfaraz Khan made a special visit to Lord’s on Thursday alongside his father and long-time coach, Naushad Khan, as the second day of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final between Australia and South Africa unfolded in dramatic fashion.Sarfaraz, who shared glimpses of […]

Mehidy Hasan Miraz appointed as new ODI captain for Bangladesh cricket team | Cricket News

Mehidy Hasan Miraz (PTI Photo) Bangladesh appointed Mehidy Hasan Miraz as their new ODI captain on Thursday, with the 27-year-old all-rounder taking over from Najmul Hossain Shanto in the limited-overs format.The Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed that Miraz will commence his leadership during their three-match ODI series in Sri Lanka, scheduled for July.Go Beyond The Boundary […]

Mehidy Hasan replaces Najmul Hossain Shanto as Bangladesh ODI captain for next 12 months

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has confirmed the appointment of all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz as the new captain of the national men’s ODI team, replacing Najmul Hossain Shanto. The 27-year-old all-rounder will lead the side for the next 12 months, beginning with the upcoming three-match ODI series in Sri Lanka scheduled for next month. Miraz, […]

Sicyon, Circle Of Dreams, Kavya, Stormy Sea and Amazing Stride shine

Sicyon, Circle Of Dreams, Kavya, Stormy Sea and Amazing Stride shone when the horses were exercised here on Thursday morning (June 12). Inner sand: 1000m: Miss Smiley Angel (-) 1-7, 600/39.5. Strode out well. Outer sand: 600m: Red Bishop (A. Prakash), Rosario (Saqlian) 45. They moved on the bit. Kavya (N.S. Parmar) 40. A fine […]

Yograj Singh’s simple yet heavy question for Vaibhav Suryavanshi post IPL success; ‘Can you survive five days?’

Former India cricketer Yograj Singh has put forward a simple yet heavy question to Indian Premier League (IPL) sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi of whether the 14-year-old survive five days of Test cricket in an era of T20s. The teenager from Bihar took the cricket world by storm when the Rajasthan Royals opener slammed a century against […]

IND vs ENG: KL Rahul has special message to Karun Nair ahead of England series | Cricket News

Indian wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul has expressed strong support for his former Karnataka teammate Karun Nair, who has made a comeback to the Indian Test cricket squad after an eight-year gap. Nair, who previously scored a triple century against England in 2016, earned his recall following impressive performances in domestic cricket and county cricket in England. […]

IND vs Eng: Shubman Gill showcases unique sticker on MRF bat ahead of first Test as India captain | Cricket News

Shubman Gill, India’s new Test captain, has sparked discussion among cricket fans after the appearance of “Prince” alongside “MRF Genius” on his bat sticker, a departure from previous cricket legends who carried the MRF brand without personal monikers. The revelation came after BCCI released photos of Gill and the Indian team in their new kits […]