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Glenn Phillips turns left-handed: Is this New Zealand’s secret plan for T20 World Cup?

New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips is a unique cricketer. He bats, bowls, keeps wickets and is an exceptional fielder on the boundary. Now, the right-hander appears to have added another weapon to his arsenal: batting left-handed. Phillips recently stunned fans by switching to a left-handed stance during a Super Smash game. The New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter, who […]

Ashes 5th Test Day 4 Live Score and Updates: Smith looks to push hosts lead further

13:33 IST: In reply, Australia commenced their first innings positively, with openers Jake Weatherald and Travis Head forging a 57-run stand before the former fell victim to Ben Stokes, dismissed LBW for an unconvincing 21. Weatherald had looked scratchy, but his partner, the aggressive Travis Head, looked in supreme touch. Head was joined by Marnus Labuschagne, […]

Tamil Nadu Dragons go top of men’s HIL with 3-2 win over JSW Soorma | Hockey News

Photo credit: X/@tndragonshockey CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Dragons moved to the top of the men’s Hockey India League (HIL) table with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over JSW Soorma Club here on Tuesday. Dominant for much of the match, the Dragons were pushed to the limit in the closing stages as Soorma mounted a late fightback, but […]

Liam Livingstone, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell headline major squad changes in SA20 | Cricket News

Squads across the SA20 have seen notable changes as the tournament heads into a decisive phase, with franchises reshaping their line-ups to cover injuries, international commitments and form concerns. Durban’s Super Giants have made a high-profile move by bringing in England all-rounder Liam Livingstone as a replacement for Tony de Zorzi, who has departed to […]

‘Silly to underestimate them’: New Zealand skipper backs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for 2027 ODI World Cup | Cricket News

India’s Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo/Izhar Khan) New Zealand captain Michael Bracewell has played down any talk of India’s senior stars being on the wane, stressing that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma remain forces to be reckoned with in ODI cricket. Ahead of the upcoming series, Bracewell said it would be “silly to […]

Indian Super League to start from February 14, all clubs to participate: Sports Minister

The Indian Super League will resume on February 14 with all 14 clubs taking part, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced on Tuesday, bringing an end to weeks of uncertainty surrounding India’s top-tier football competition. The ISL had been on hold due to the absence of a commercial partner and ongoing legal issues, fueling speculation over […]

Bangladesh fans claim Kolkata Knight Riders have lost followers after Mustafizur Rahman IPL snub

Bangladesh fans have claimed that Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) lost followers from the country on their social media platforms after releasing Mustafizur Rahman from their squad for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. Several Bangladeshi media outlets, including BDcrictime and Desh Rupantor, reported that fans in the country have boycotted the franchise. As of now, […]

‘Nothing wrong with that’: Harbhajan Singh speaks on Gautam Gambhir and India’s split coaching debate | Cricket News

Gautam Gambhir (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has commented on the split coaching setup in India following the Asian Giants’ poor performances in Test cricket under head coach Gautam Gambhir. India suffered two whitewashes at home in the past two years, including a humiliating 0-3 loss to New Zealand in 2024, […]

Who is Aman Rao? USA-born Hyderabad cricketer smashes Vijay Hazare Trophy 200 with six

Hyderabad opener Aman Rao produced a career-defining knock on Tuesday, smashing an unbeaten 200 in a Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Bengal at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot. The 21-year-old brought up his double hundred with a six off the final ball of the innings, anchoring Hyderabad’s imposing total of 352 for 5 after […]

What happens if ICC doesn’t accept Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup 2026 request & BCB stays firm? All scenarios explained

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has been put in a fix after the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) refusal to travel to India to play at the T20 World Cup 2026 next month. The decision by the BCB came after Mustafizur Rahman was removed from the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) last week. […]