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‘You don’t need 22 robots’: Nasser Hussain defends fired-up Mohammed Siraj, sees shades of 2005 Ashes in India vs England series | Cricket News

Zak Crawley and Joe Root console Mohammed Siraj after India lose Lord’s Test. (Getty Images) In a striking assessment of the ongoing India-England Test series, former England captains Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton have likened the drama and intensity of the five-match contest to the legendary 2005 Ashes. With England leading 2-1 and two Tests […]

Chicago Cubs sign Spencer Turnbull to strengthen their roster ahead of match against Boston Red Sox

The Chicago Cubs have reached an agreement with right-handed pitcher Spencer Turnbull, with the trade deadline looming on July 31, 2025. This move comes as the Cubs look to strengthen their roster as they gear up for a crucial three-game series against the Boston Red Sox at Wrigley Field. Spencer Turnbull’s form At 32, Spencer […]

FIDE Women’s World Cup: Harika, Divya, Humpy, Vaishali through to quarters

FIDE Women’s World Cup: India’s Koneru Humpy won in the first round itself which was a testament to her superiority over other rivals. File. | Photo Credit: ANI Grandmasters Koneru Humpy, D Harika and R Vaishali and International Master Divya Deshmukh stormed into the quarterfinals of the FIDE World Women’s Chess Cup, scripting history as […]

Chess | ‘Quite a feat’ – FIDE CEO lauds Indian stars after all four enter quarterfinals of women’s World Cup | Chess News

Koneru Humpy (Anna Shtourman/FIDE) In a historic moment for Indian chess, all four remaining players, Koneru Humpy, Dronavalli Harika, R Vaishali, and International Master Divya Deshmukh, have stormed into the quarterfinals of the FIDE Women’s World Cup. The achievement drew special praise from FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky, who wrote on X, “All four Indian players […]

‘Don’t want to think too far ahead’: Smriti Mandhana on India’s World Cup hopes | Cricket News

Smriti Mandhana of India (Photo by Harry Murphy/Getty Images) Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana, with over 9,000 international runs and 1,000-plus boundaries to her name, discussed her preparation for the upcoming 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in a recent conversation on the Cricket Predicta Show. The tournament opener will see hosts India face Sri […]

After ICC fine, Pratika Rawal says shoulder contact with England stars unintentional

After being hit with a sanction by the ICC, India batter Pratika Rawal said that her shoulder contact with England players with England’s Lauren Filer and Sophie Ecclestone was unintentional. Rawal was sanctioned by the ICC and was given a 10 percent match fee fine and one demerit point for her altercation with Filer and […]

Premier League: Arsenal complete signing of Noni Madueke from Chelsea

Arsenal have completed the signing of Noni Madueke from Chelsea, the Premier League side announced on Friday, July 18. Madueke has signed a five-year deal with the Gunners for a reported deal of 50 million pounds with add-ons. Madueke made 92 appearances for Chelsea after joining them from PSV Eindhoven in 2023 and scored 30 […]

FOOTBALL | Inter Kashi is I-League champion after CAS decision

The CAS decision will be music to the ears of Inter Kashi players. | Photo Credit: File photo: X@InterKashi The Court of Arbitration for Sport declared Inter Kashi as the new I-League champion by amending the 2024-25 season’s final standings, which had Churchill Brothers as the provisional champion. Inter Kashi approached the Lausanne-based international body […]

IND vs ENG Tests: ‘Soft’ Dukes cricket ball to be reviewed after repeated complaints – details inside | Cricket News

Shubman Gill of India talks with Umpire Sharfuddoula about an issue with the ball (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) The manufacturer of Dukes cricket balls will conduct a thorough review following widespread criticism of the soft balls used in the first three Test matches between India and England. The review comes after complaints about balls […]

Watch | FIR filed against Mohammed Shami’s estranged wife Hasin Jahan for alleged assault; video of scuffle goes viral | Off the field News

File Pic: Cricketer Mohammad Shami’s estranged wife Hasin Jahan. (ANI Video Grab) Mohammed Shami’s estranged wife Hasin Jahan has been named in a police FIR along with her daughter Arshi Jahan following a violent altercation with a neighbour in Suri, West Bengal. The complaint, filed by Dalia Khatoon, includes serious charges such as attempted murder, […]