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Rohit, Virat’s absence will give massive boost to England; Gill front-runner for captaincy: Moeen

In this Thursday, March 2, 2023 file image, Indian cricketers Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. | Photo Credit: PTI The absence of Indian batting stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from the Test series in England will give a “massive boost” to the hosts, said former all-rounder Moeen Ali, adding that Shubman Gill would be […]

Sunderland to meet Sheffield United for a place in the Premier League

Sunderland has booked a showdown with Sheffield United for a place in the Premier League. Dan Ballard bundled in a dramatic goal in stoppage time of extra time to earn Sunderland a 1-1 draw with Coventry and a 3-2 victory on aggregate in the Championship playoff semifinals on Tuesday. “It’s what dreams are made of, […]

South African board wants IPL players back by May 26 for WTC Final: Report

Cricket South Africa (CSA) demands its players, including eight members selected for the World Test Championship final, to return from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 by May 26, ahead of their crucial match at Lord’s from June 11. This requirement affects 20 South African players currently participating in the IPL, with ongoing negotiations between […]

“Never Liked Practice Matches”: Ex-India Coach’s Big Revelation On Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli in action© BCCI Known for his intensity and an unrelenting desire to win, Virat Kohli never liked practice matches and instead preferred net sessions on the “spiciest” wicket with pacers having a go at him from 16 yards, former India bowling coach Bharat Arun said on Tuesday. Arun, who was part […]

Carlos Alcaraz joins Rafael Nadal in elite list, completes Masters 1000 quarterfinal set

Carlos Alcaraz joined his idol Rafael Nadal on an elite list after a hard-fought win over Karen Khachanov, reaching the quarter-finals at all nine ATP Masters 1000 tournaments. The 22-year-old Spaniard defeated Khachanov 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 in a two-hour, 28-minute battle to reach the Rome quarterfinals for the first time in his career. With this […]

‘We need to leave right now’ : Australian cricketer recollects horrifying Dharamsala experience during IPL 2025 | Cricket News

Dharamsala: Spectators leave after the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 T20 cricket match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was suspended. Australian cricketer Alyssa Healy has opened up about the tense and surreal experience in Dharamsala during the IPL 2025 season, when a security threat forced an emergency evacuation of players and support staff. Speaking […]

Preity Zinta Left Fuming Over Distasteful ‘Not Marrying Glenn Maxwell’ Question

File photo of Glenn Maxwell (L) and Preity Zinta© BCCI Actor Preity Zinta on Tuesday schooled a netizen for asking her a distasteful question during an interaction session on social media platform X. The user asked in jest if the reason behind cricketer Glenn Maxwell‘s poor performance in the ongoing IPL 2025 during […]

Watch: Looking back at Virat Kohli’s phenomenal Test career

Virat Kohli’s Test career highlights Virat Kohli’s Test career highlights | Video Credit: The Hindu On May 12, 2025, Virat Kohli announced he was retiring from Test cricket. Kohli’s departure comes just weeks before India’s tour of England which features five Tests. Kohli hadn’t been at his best in India’s last two series against New […]

South Africa squad for WTC final against Australia: Lungi Ngidi returns for Proteas in summit clash

South Africa have announced their 15-man squad for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia, scheduled for June 11-15 at Lord’s Cricket ground. Fast bowler Lungi Ngigi makes his return to the team after missing out South Africa’s home summer series with a groin injury. Full fitness The right arm quick, who plays for […]