Jannik Sinner Withdraws from Davis Cup Finals, Carlos Alcaraz to Lead Spain | Udaipur Kiran

New Delhi, October 21 (Udaipur Kiran): World No. 2 Jannik Sinner has officially withdrawn from this year’s Davis Cup Finals, dealing a major blow to defending champions Italy ahead of the prestigious team event. The Italian Tennis Federation confirmed his absence on Monday while announcing the national squad. Meanwhile, World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz will […]

Mohsin Naqvi plays musical chairs: Third Pakistan captaincy change in 12 months | Cricket News

Pakistan named Shaheen Afridi as captain for next month’s three-match ODI series against South Africa, marking the third leadership change in the format over the past 12 months. (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Pakistan on Monday named fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi as captain for next month’s three-match ODI series against South Africa, marking the […]

‘Avoid arguments’: Virat Kohli receives a tough message after Perth duck | Cricket News

Virat Kohli, playing his first ODI since March 2025, was caught behind playing outside the off-stump against Mitchell Starc. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden has urged Virat Kohli to steer clear of overthinking and self-arguments after his duck in the first ODI against Australia in Perth on Sunday. Kohli, playing his […]

Shaheen Afridi replaces Mohammad Rizwan as Pakistan’s new ODI captain

In yet another dramatic twist in Pakistan cricket’s leadership saga, pacer Shaheen Afridi has been appointed as the new ODI captain, replacing Mohammad Rizwan. The announcement came from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday, October 20, signalling yet another shift in the team’s leadership hierarchy. The announcement came following a crucial meeting in Islamabad, […]

Bangladesh implode in dramatic last-over thriller as Sri Lanka keep semis hopes alive

Bangladesh once again let victory slip through their fingers, falling agonisingly short in a must-win clash against Sri Lanka in Navi Mumbai on Monday, October 20. Skipper Chamari Athapaththu brought out her best in a thrilling final over to seal a dramatic seven-run win, and also ending Bangladesh’s hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the […]

Pakistan Reach 259/5 on Day 1 Against South Africa; Shafique and Masood Hit Fifties | Udaipur Kiran

New Delhi, October 20 (Udaipur Kiran): Pakistan made a steady start to the second Test against South Africa in Rawalpindi, finishing the opening day at 259 for 5. Half-centuries from Abdullah Shafique and captain Shan Masood helped the hosts build a solid foundation despite losing wickets at regular intervals. After winning the toss, Pakistan captain […]

Virat Kohli told to avoid ‘arguing with himself’ after Perth ODI flop show; ‘he is destructive when he has clarity’

The deliveries outside off stump have created a lot of problems for Virat Kohli in his career. During the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Kohli got got out while chasing deliveries outside off-stump on eight occasions out of nine innings, an issue that became a topic of debate among everyone. Fast forward to last Sunday, Kohli was […]

Christian McCaffrey Shines as 49ers Beat Falcons 20-10 on Sunday Night Football | Udaipur Kiran

San Francisco, October 20 (Udaipur Kiran): Running back Christian McCaffrey delivered a vintage performance on Sunday night, powering the San Francisco 49ers to a 20-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. The star playmaker dominated both on the ground and through the air, finishing with 129 rushing yards, two touchdowns, and seven receptions for 72 yards. […]

Navjot Sidhu denies fake quote on Gambhir’s sacking, Rohit Sharma’s captaincy return

Former India cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu has issued a strong clarification after a fake social media post attributed to him went viral regarding India’s plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup. A post circulating on X claimed that Sidhu had said, “If India wants to win the 2027 ODI World Cup, the BCCI should remove […]

New Record! Captain Chamari Athapaththu creates history, becomes first Sri Lankan woman to… | Cricket News

Chamari Athapaththu (PTI Photo) Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Sri Lankan woman cricketer to reach 4,000 ODI runs during her 46-run innings against Bangladesh in the Women’s World Cup 2025.The match took place at DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai where Athapaththu chose to bat first […]